Apocalypse Baby

No matter the cost.

But they weren't just going to hold back the archfiend.

They were going to kill it.

Without hesitation, the clones moved, closing in from all sides.

Their formation tightened, cutting off every possible escape route.

Then, as one, they spoke.

"Titan's Fury."

A surge of power ignited within them, raw and overwhelming.

Energy crackled through their veins, flooding their limbs with strength.

A reddish aura burst from their bodies, leaking out like wildfire.

The sheer force of it sent shockwaves rippling across the battlefield.

Varkos flinched.

His eyes widened slightly—not in fear, but in realization.

The clones had just gotten stronger.

His window to escape was shrinking fast.

Varkos' gaze darted around, searching for an opening, but the clones had locked in.

Their stances were solid, their grips tightening around their weapons, their movements sharp and controlled.

They weren't going to let him leave.

And now, they had the power to back it up.

They had 30 seconds.

That was all the time the clones had before [Titan's Fury] ran out.

Varkos muscles tensed, its stance shifting. It could feel the raw power surging within the clones—this wouldn't be an easy fight.

The urgent call from Grim Lord pulsed through its mind, growing more desperate.

But Varkos couldn't leave.

Not unless it defeated them first.

Fine.

It would end this now.

Without hesitation, Varkos' maw opened, crackling with violent energy.

A ball of lightning began forming, crackling with deadly force.

But the clones moved first.

Faster than expected.

And in perfect sync.

Varkos' eyes widened.

The attack halted.

Its sharp gaze darted between the approaching clones, trying to predict who would reach it first.

But then...

Slash!

Varkos parried the first strike, but the attacks didn't stop.

Another slash came—then another.

Relentless. Precise.

Then...

Slash!

A blade cut across his back.

Purple blood sprayed into the air.

Varkos snarled in pain, twisting to counter—only to face two more ferocious attacks from the front.

He barely managed to block, his arms straining against the force of two Alex clones striking at once.

Then...

BAM!

A powerful punch slammed into his ribs from the side.

Varkos let out a guttural growl, rage surging through him.

With a roar, he spun his sword in a vicious arc, lightning crackling from the blade, surging outward.

But the clones were faster.

One darted past the deadly arc, weaving through the storm of energy and lunging straight for Varkos, forcing the beast back into defense.

Then, a howl came from above. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire

Varkos's eyes snapped upward.

Storm-Forged Alex was descending.

Blade raised.

And then...

BOOM!

The ground shattered beneath the impact.

Dust and debris erupted into the air as Varkos was sent staggering backward.

Then—a blur.

Slash.

Slash.

Slash!

Three Alex clones blurred past Varkos in a flash, moving with frightening speed.

The beast barely reacted in time—but it wasn't enough.

Blades tore through him.

A deep gash opened on his ankle. A sharp cut sliced across his arm. And a brutal slash carved across his face.

Purple blood splattered onto the ground.

Varkos' eyes widened.

His body tensed.

A low, frustrated growl rumbled from his throat.

The clones were putting him at a disadvantage.

"UUURAAA!"

A battle cry erupted from above.

Stormforged Alex descended—blade flashing—striking down with immense force.

Varkos barely managed to react, raising his sword just in time.

CLANG!

The impact sent tremors through his arms, his feet digging into the ground.

Stormforged Alex pressed down harder, pouring raw strength into his weapon.

Varkos groaned, muscles straining against the crushing force.

Then, Stormforged Alex muttered one word—

"[Petrify.]"

Varkos' body froze.

His eyes flickered with shock.

His limbs stiffened against his will.

[Petrify] worked best on those who were uneasy or afraid.

And right now—whether he admitted it or not—Varkos was both.

The effect wouldn't last long.

A being of his strength would break free in moments.

But a moment was all one of Alex needed.

Shadow Fang Alex appeared behind Varkos in an instant.

It saw the opening.

And he pounced, his blades flashing.

Stab.

Stab.

Stab!

Each strike sank deep into Varkos' neck, blood gushing from the wounds.

"Uaargh! Uaargh! AAAARGH!"

Varkos howled in pain, his body tensing before he finally broke free of [Petrify].

A burst of electricity crackled around him—then—

BOOM!

A shockwave of lightning exploded outward, blasting the two clones away.

Shadow Fang Alex and Eclipse Edge Alex skidded back, their bodies crackling with residual electricity.

Varkos staggered, breathing heavily, one hand clutching his bleeding neck.

His healing ability kicked in, but it wasn't fast enough. Not like the Grim Lord's.

Then there was a shift in the air.

A presence.

Eclipse Edge Alex had used [Stealth Walk] to get close while Varkos was distracted.

Varkos's eyes widened.

Too late.

SLASH!

A blur of movement.

A clone materialized from nowhere, its blade cutting clean through.

Varkos's arm hit the ground.

For a moment, the archfiend just stared at it.

Then, the pain hit.

"GAAAH!"

He staggered back, clutching the stump, his remaining hand sparking with electricity.

But he had no time to react.

Stormforged Alex, the first to recover, leaped high into the air—

Right over Eclipse Edge, Alex.

His sword gleamed, surging with power—

And then...

BOOOOM!

The blade slammed into the ground, sending a shockwave that sent Varkos flying back, and then..

WHAM!

A devastating punch from the side.

Fury Gauntlet Alex's fist connected squarely with Varkos' jaw.

BOOM!

The impact sent the archfiend flying, his massive body tumbling violently across the battlefield.

Dust and debris scattered.

Varkos groaned as he slowly pushed himself up, his body aching from the blow.

He clenched his jaw, and there was a faint crack.

His teeth clicked together.

His eyes burned with rage as he turned—

But the clones were already surrounding him.

He snarled and lunged at one.

WHOOOOOOOOM!

A Sonic Howl tore through the air, slamming into him like a shockwave.

Varkos was sent skidding backward.

His ears rang.

His body staggered.

And then...

They attacked.

Slash! A blade cut across his side.

Cleave! A heavy sword struck his shoulder.

Pierce! A dagger sank into his thigh.

Stab! A second blade ripped through his side.

THUD!

A punch to the ribs cracked something inside.

Varkos coughed up dark blood.

But the clones didn't let up.

They were...