Re-Awakening: I Became a Pay To Win Boss Monster

He tapped the red string a couple dozen times, sending out notes of all different elements toward the chieftain.

And yet, it didn't take a genius to figure out that none of his notes were landing.

On Zafira's end, she was simply destroying each and every piece of debris that approached them.

Even so, they were sitting ducks.

Therefore, Rael decided to improvise a little, so he tapped the black string.

<Black String: Wail of the Drowned>

<The enemy's morale has been reduced by 60% for 5 seconds!>

The debris which had been flying toward them relentlessly suddenly lost control, and the moment it did, Rael saw the chieftain looking at him in particular with a frown.

"That is some disgusting magic you're using, young man," Chieftain Jin remarked. "But I'll forgive you this once."

"Right, thanks for your gracious forgiveness," Rael replied with a scoff, and in the next moment, sent out a dozen red string attacks.

They formed a melody of colors as the notes all joined in the air and headed for the chieftain.

For once, the chieftain didn't react, only stood there with a smirk on his face.

Then, to Rael's surprise, the chieftain took the hit like a champ. And yet, he wasn't dead, if anything, he didn't even look injured.

A few moments later, Rael finally realized the reason why.

-9,421! (x1 Crystal Violin Blade)

What the...

"Hahaha! Nice one! You almost managed to injure me!" Chieftain Jin's laugh thundered through the air, causing Rael's ears to bleed slightly.

The same went for Zafira as she bent down, keeping herself upright with her sword.

"Are you okay?" Rael asked, worried. "Need a heal potion?"

She shook her head and finally stood back up, almost staggering. "I'm fine... just a bit dizzy."

Rael gave her a look but said nothing as he swiftly reached into his premium shop and purchased a healing potion.

He walked over to Zafira and placed it into her palm.

"Drink."

"I said it's fine, Rael." She sighed. "I've faced greater injuries before. This is nothing."

Even though she said that, Rael continued staring at her unrelentingly until she finally gave in.

Zafira simply uncorked it and chugged it down. However, to his surprise, she left half and handed it over to him.

"I've drunk my share. It's your turn."

He stared at her for a few moments, flustered by her boldness. Of course, he took the potion and chugged down what was left.

[HP +15M 847.3M/1.068B]

It's not much, but at least my ears are fine now, Rael thought as he turned his gaze back to the chieftain.

He seemed like an impenetrable wall. Not normally anyway.

But there was also this alternative.

<(x1) High-Human [Level 689] has been Threaded!>

<Decreasing Willpower by 4%/sec>

<Synaptic Hijack: Available!>

<Cost: 5,000 MP>

Level 689... fuck you too then.

However, as much as he wanted to use this alternative, he knew that by doing so, he wouldn't prove himself to the chieftain.

If anything, he might even see this as cowardice.

In the end... I need this deal to go through. If it doesn't, then we're going to get attacked... Rael pondered before letting out a sigh. Sure... I'll bite.

He put away his violin blade and then stretched his back.

"What are you doing?" Zafira asked, puzzled.

"Playing his game," Rael replied flatly. "He has no weapons, so I bet he's expecting us to fight him fair and square. Most barbarian duels go like this, so I'll do it."

"I'll do that too then," Zafira said and stored her sword.

And just as he was about to advise her against it, the air turned quiet.

"Guess he's happy," Rael muttered. Then, without wasting a moment, he dashed toward Chieftain Jin.

He had a blank look on his face again, but he could see a trace of excitement in his eyes.

Nonetheless, the moment Rael arrived, he didn't hesitate to go for his signature move...

The balls.

Chieftain Jin flinched and extended his palm, trying to redirect Rael's kick.

However, that was where Zafira came in. She jumped from behind Rael, kicked off his shoulder, and then sent a roundhouse kick directly toward Chieftain Jin.

But then again, as good of an attempt as this was, Chieftain Jin simply took a step back and clapped his hands.

Immediately, both Rael and Zafira were sent hurling backward into the stone debris.

[HP -11M 836.3M/1.068B]

Fuck... this guy's unstoppable, Rael thought with a groan as he stood up and ran back in with Zafira beside him.

Once, twice, five times, ten times. The outcome didn't change, and they kept being flung back.

In the midst of all that, only Rael was flung back this time.

Just as he prepared to dash back in, he saw Chieftain Jin raise his arm and then attempt to slash toward Zafira's neck.

Rael knew better than anyone what a slash like that could do to someone, especially if the person slashing was a powerhouse such as this.

His breath caught, and it felt like his heart had stopped, watching as the chop neared the unsuspecting Zafira's neck.

For a moment, he had hoped Chieftain Jin would halt his attempt. However, with his 1-second future sight, Rael saw a future he didn't want to see.

Therefore, he didn't hesitate anymore and used his mind skill.

[MP -150M 918M/1.068B (x1 Neural Collapse)]

-250,040! (x1 Neural Collapse)

Chieftain Jin staggered, and his slash was interrupted as he suddenly leaned backward, falling down to his knees.

Rael took a deep, shaky breath as he approached Chieftain Jin, and especially Zafira.

She seemed confused by what had happened. However, Rael put that aside for now as he focused his attention on the chieftain.

"You ugly sack of shit," Rael muttered, sending a kick straight at the staggered chieftain's balls.

-425! Critical Hit (x1 Melee)

"I thought we'd be getting some sort of trial, and yet you pull this?" Rael said, baffled. "We're done here. Fuck you and fuck the rest of Ogarak."

With that, he turned toward the shocked Zafira and picked her up in a princess carry.

"I can walk..." she trailed off. "Also... are you sure?"

"He was going to kill you just now," Rael stated, sending a glare toward the dazed yet surprised chieftain. "We'll find some other way to deal with Aztera. Fuck these brutes."

Zafira stared at him for a few moments in silence before slowly nodding. "I see... let's go home then."

With that, Rael spat on the ground beside the chieftain and walked out of the arena.

He summoned his car, placed Zafira inside, and then prepared to head back home from this shithole.

However, just as he was about to step on the gas, he saw a panicked-looking Nyzzara.

There were red marks around her neck from when Zafira had strangled her earlier.

And yet, she stood there, arms stretched out as she approached his window.

Rael opened the window, more out of amusement than anything else.

And the moment he did, he heard something he wasn't expecting to hear.

"I'm sorry on behalf of all of Ogarak. Please... hear me out."