NOVEL WEB Chapter 5: Dual Reaper Awakens
The Dungeon Guardian's massive axe howled through the air, crackling with cursed energy. A single hit from that thing would turn Yami into red mist—but he wasn't about to let that happen.
His newly-formed second scythe pulsed in his left hand, its blade lighter and sharper than the original. He could feel the Reaper's Will surging through him, pushing his reflexes to the limit.
Let's see what Dual Reaper can really do.
As the axe came down, Yami didn't dodge—he moved into it.
SHING!
At the last second, he twisted his body, bringing both scythes up in a cross-slash.
CLANG!
The impact sent out a shockwave, but instead of being crushed, Yami redirected the axe's force to the side. The Guardian's massive weapon slammed into the ground, embedding itself deep into the stone.
"Too slow."
Yami vanished in a blur of black mist—then reappeared above the Guardian, both scythes gleaming.
"Reaper's Dance!"
He spun mid-air, becoming a whirlwind of shadowy slashes. His blades tore into the Guardian's armor, each strike cutting deeper than the last. Sparks and black smoke erupted from its body as cracks spread across its massive frame.
The Guardian roared, swinging its gauntleted fist to swat him down.
Yami smirked. Not happening.
He kicked off the Guardian's head, flipping backward just as the fist smashed into its own shoulder instead. The impact sent the hulking monster stumbling back.
Yami landed smoothly, twirling his scythes.
"Damn, this new power's insane," he muttered. His muscles burned from the speed, but the rush of power made it worth it.
The Guardian steadied itself, its glowing red eyes burning brighter than before. Its body shuddered, then—
CRACK!
The armor split open, revealing a core of swirling darkness inside its chest.
Yami's smirk widened. "Bingo."
The Guardian raised its axe again, but this time, Yami didn't give it a chance.
He rushed forward, shadows swirling around him as he vanished and reappeared mid-swing.
His right scythe slashed across the Guardian's waist—his left scythe dug deep into the exposed core.
The Guardian froze.
A single second of silence.
Then—
BOOM!
The entire monster exploded into black mist, the force shaking the dungeon walls.
Yami landed smoothly, one scythe resting on his shoulder. He watched as the remains of the Guardian dissolved, leaving behind a single glowing soul fragment—larger than any he'd seen before.
As the fragment floated toward him, the god's voice echoed in his mind.
"Boss Soul Absorbed. Reaper's Will +10%."
Yami exhaled, feeling the surge of raw power course through his veins. His body felt lighter, stronger—like a piece of the God of Death's true strength had just awakened.
He clenched his fist.
"Not bad."
The dungeon rumbled, and the massive stone door behind where the Guardian had stood slowly creaked open, revealing a path deeper into the abyss.
Yami stretched his neck. "Alright. Who's next?"
With both scythes in hand, he stepped forward into the darkness.
The Reaper's journey had only just begun.