Scorpy: It's time I go pay someone a visit…
He laughed coldly.
"Hahahahaha…"
Akube: Pweee… bruhhh I've been working non-stop. Soral is definitely dangerous. I can't believe she can make me suffer like this. Oh why me… whyyyyyyy!!
I better start gathering the monsters I took down. Damn… there are so many. Defeating 68 chimera is dulling my IQ. And I heard they were SSS+ rank monsters, but it doesn't seem like it at all. What a waste of my energy.
Crack!!
Someone was close.
Akube: Seriously? Now is not the time… but I was wondering when you would show up.
Unknown: So you were expecting me. I have no doubt you knew I was nearby all along.
Akube: Well… you didn't seem ready to fight, so why should I bother coming to you? But it would seem I was wrong.
Do you want to fight… or talk? Which is it?
Unknown: I've said my name before. I'll say it again.
My name is Scorpy.
Akube: Scorpy, eh? My name is Lenshi Akube, but you can call me Akube. So… to what do I owe this pleasant greeting?
Scorpy: Nothing much. I'm just here to see how powerful you are. I've been dying to find someone like you someone holding their full potential back.
But today… I don't think you will. Because a fight against me will be a fight to the death.
Akube: Really? You really want to do that with me? I hate to be cocky… but do you think you have what it takes?
The only one alive in this world who can rival me is Dranexx, and even he… I will surpass soon.
So shall we get to business?
Let's test our strength.
Scorpy: Oh? Alright then.
"Dahl."
Scorpy's Unique Skill activated.
Dahl allowed him to manipulate probabilities and potential outcomes in a localized area. Instead of brute force, it reshaped what could happen into what will happen according to the user's intent.
In essence, he could nudge fate itself, though only within strict limits defined by his focus and energy.
It was a terrifying ability one powerful enough to allow him to stand against someone like Akube.
Scorpy: Now I will demonstrate the true power of my skill.
This battle will be over soon.
Akube: Hush… that's not going to work on me, man.
Probability… outcomes… whatever you want to force it won't work on me. I've got a stronger will than you.
And what's worse for you… I evolved my skill a few weeks ago.
Which means I'm now in a special tier alongside Dranexx.
When I say I will surpass him soon… do you think I'm joking?
Indeed, Akube had already evolved his ability.
From Celestial Ruin → to Celestial Dominion.
Celestial Dominion allowed Lenshi Akube to govern celestial forces and impose cosmic order on reality itself.
Where Celestial Ruin breaks the laws of reality…
Celestial Dominion decides what those laws are.
Akube: "Nova Spear."
A spear of superheated stellar energy formed in his hand.
It could:
•Pierce dimensions
•Burn through magical defenses
•Explode into a nova on impact
One of Akube's most devastating offensive attacks.
And it was aimed directly at Scorpy.
Akube: Now let me see you defend this.
Try not to die, buddy.
BOOM
The attack landed.
Scorpy's Dahl Shield shattered instantly.
He had forced probability to make the shield unbreakable… but even that wasn't enough.
Instead, he managed to reduce the attack's destructive outcome.
From 100% destruction → down to 70%.
But even that was catastrophic.
The entire forest was erased.
Nothing remained.
Far away, in the Kingdom of Nacia, someone felt it.
Dranexx.
He sensed the energy flare immediately.
Dranexx: Hold on… that's from the direction Akube went for his quest.
Could it be his attack?
That energy… it could level an entire country.
I have to check this out.
Back at the battlefield.
Akube: Oh? You managed to survive that. Even though I held back.
Nice.
Scorpy (thinking): Damn it… I barely survived thanks to my probability manipulation. If he didn't hold back on that attack…
…I would already be dead.
Do I even have a chance of winning? Even with probability manipulation… I still don't see a path.
What should I do now?!
Voice: Don't give up, man.
Scorpy turned.
It was Dranexx.
Dranexx: I'm sure you're feeling the pressure. You know you have no chance of winning.
And honestly… the fight would bore Akube.
Ain't that right, Aku?
Akube: Yep.
If I released 50% of that attack, him and this entire kingdom would be ashes.
I barely used 15% of Nova Spear.
Dranexx: Fine then. You'll get what you want.
Hey… what's your name?
Scorpy: Huh? The name is Scorpy.
Dranexx: Alright Scorpy. Here's the thing.
With the power you have right now… you can't beat Akube.
Not in a million years.
But I can help you work him up.
Are you in?
Scorpy: Help me? What do you mean?
Dranexx: I'll give you a weapon. One that will significantly increase your chances of survival… and give you a massive energy boost.
But it's risky.
Using my weapon without near limitless energy
Scorpy: I'll take it.
Dranexx: Seriously? You could die if you don't have enough energy to control it.
Scorpy: I'll take the risk.
But first… why do you want to help me?
Dranexx: Simple.
I want to see some entertainment from you two.
Hahahahaha.
Scorpy: Ridiculous… but fine. I'm ready.
Dranexx: "World of Calvary — Manifest."
Dranexx drew a sword.
One glance was enough to tell the weapon was beyond ordinary.
It granted its wielder access to Absolute Void Power.
Dark void energy circulated around the blade's edge.
Dranexx: Oh… this will do.
Don't blame me if you die.
Scorpy (thinking): Wait… did he just manifest a sword from nowhere?
That's void energy… no way.
If I hold that weapon… the risk is death.
But maybe… if I use my Unique Skill at full power… I can wield it.
Yes.
It should work.
Scorpy: I'm ready.
Dranexx: Alright. Catch.
Scorpy: Thank you.
The moment Scorpy grabbed the sword…
everything changed.
His power skyrocketed to an absurd level.
He had now reached a level capable of challenging even surpassing a Monarch.
Grandmasters could no longer ignore his existence.
But there was a problem.
The power was consuming him.
Scorpy: Damn… this is too much… I can't stand it.
Dranexx: Nah. You can.
I know you will.
That's why I gave you that weapon. I wouldn't give you something you couldn't handle.
Akube: Hmm…
I don't know what you did, Dranexx… but thank you.
This will finally be a thrilling fight.
Dranexx: Yeah… but try not to lose.
You still haven't fully understood your skill yet.
So your chance of winning is 50% now.
And his chance is also 50%.
It's a coin flip.
Of course… if he gains control of that weapon.
If he doesn't?
He dies.
Hahahahaha.
Akube: You're an idiot for giving him that weapon.
Dranexx: I wasn't thinking.
Hahaha.
Scorpy: Hey! Don't underestimate me.
Akube: Oh… I guess I need to get serious then.
Dranexx: He's gaining control over it, Aku. While you're at it… take him down before his evolution completes.
Akube: Evolution?
Dranexx: Yes.
As he gains control of the power… he's evolving.
He didn't have an Ultimate Ability before.
But now?
He will acquire one soon.
Akube: Oh… I see.
Akube: "Cetra."
He pulled out his celestial sword.
A blade capable of negating the laws of reality itself through sheer will.
Scorpy: AHHHH… let's get started!
This power flowing through me…
I can't lose to you!
Akube: Don't be so sure, buddy.
Scorpy: Bring it on.
Just as they were about to clash—
Dranexx suspended the world.
Time froze.
Neither of them could move.
Dranexx: You two can't fight here.
You'll destroy this world.
Fight here instead.
He opened a vast dimensional space.
Dranexx: My No-Realm.
A realm I just created for you two.
Fight there so the mortal world isn't destroyed.
Everything here is under my control.
You can fight to your heart's content.
I'll just sit back and observe.
Akube laughed.
Akube: It seems every time I think I'm one step closer to you… you remind me why you're superior.
But I'll get there.
Trust me.
For now…
Let me deal with this guy first.
Scorpy: Come at me.
Akube: You'll regret ever challenging me.
Scorpy: Don't make promises you can't keep.
They clashed.
Sword against sword.
Every strike held enough power to destroy stars.
Their auras shook reality itself.
To Dranexx, it felt like child's play.
But outside this realm?
The mortal world would already be completely destroyed.
Dranexx's No-Realm wasn't just large.
It was an entire universe in size.
As the battle continued…
Scorpy kept evolving.
Adapting.
Growing stronger.
Slowly overwhelming Akube.
Scorpy: What's the matter? Losing stamina?
Akube: Not a chance.
Now you'll witness 50% of my true power.
Scorpy: You were holding back?!
Don't ever hold back.
Give me everything you've got.
Akube: With pleasure.
"Ashborn Slade."
Akube's sword Cetra became coated with nova-star particles.
As he swung
The realm trembled.
Even Dranexx's laws within the No-Realm were being overridden.
The slash tore through space itself toward Scorpy.
When Scorpy blocked it…
The shockwave shook the entire No-Realm.
Dranexx watched with excitement.
Dranexx: Crazy…
I was right to create this realm.
Otherwise the mortal world would've been destroyed long ago.
What insane power growth.
Scorpy is still mid-evolution and fighting with perfect durability thanks to the sword I gave him.
Meanwhile Akube…
is still not using his full strength.
Either he's enjoying the battle…
or he still hasn't mastered his ability.
That's the only explanation.