Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss - Chapter 245

Chapter 245: Chapter 244: The twins(2)
Alex and Alexa kept fighting, their bodies moving fast as they took down the monsters one by one. The monsters were huge, with sharp claws and glowing red eyes. Some had thick, rock-like skin, while others had slimy bodies that oozed poison.

Alex gripped his spear tightly, his muscles tensing as he charged at a giant wolf-like creature covered in dark spikes. “Earthshatter!” he muttered, slamming his spear into the ground. The earth cracked and sent shockwaves that knocked several monsters off balance. Without wasting time, he spun his spear and used “Blazing Thrust,” piercing through the wolf’s chest. It howled in pain before collapsing.

Alexa, on the other hand, was moving like a shadow. Her dual blades flashed in the air as she danced between monsters. She faced a snake-like creature with two heads, its fangs dripping with venom. “Venomous Strike!” she whispered, her blades glowing green as she slashed through the snake’s thick skin.

The poison spread quickly, weakening the monster. Before it could attack again, she spun around and used “Wicked Taunt,” her voice echoing through the battlefield. The other monsters turned their attention to her, giving Alex a chance to attack them from behind.

As they fought, they suddenly heard a baby crying. Their hearts jumped. “A baby? Here?” Alex said, looking around. Alexa’s eyes widened. “We have to find it!”

They ran toward the sound, slashing through monsters in their way. The cries were coming from a destroyed building, where a woman was desperately trying to protect her child. A monster with four arms and a skull-like face was approaching her, its claws ready to strike.

Alex jumped in front of them, raising his spear. “Iron Wall Stance!” A glowing barrier formed around him as the monster’s claws came down.

The attack was blocked, giving Alexa time to rush in. She spun her blades, slicing through the monster’s legs, making it fall. With a final blow, Alex stabbed his spear into its head, ending it instantly.

The woman clutched her baby, tears in her eyes. “Thank you!”

“Can you move?” Alexa asked, quickly looking around. The woman nodded. “We’ll get you to safety. Stay close!”

As they continued to help others, they encountered another fighter—an awakened, but not very strong. He was struggling to fight off a group of goblin-like creatures with sharp teeth and glowing green eyes. His sword was trembling in his hands.

“back off now, we’ll handle this!”

Alexa and Alex then next rushed to the other struggling awakener’s side after defeating the goblins. He was panting heavily, his baseball bat trembling in his hands as he barely managed to hold off a massive, reptilian beast covered in jagged obsidian-like scales. Its glowing red eyes locked onto him, saliva dripping from its serrated fangs.

Alexa immediately jumped in, slashing at the creature with her dual blades. “Venomous Strike!” she muttered, her blades glowing with a sickly green light as she cut into its tough hide. The monster screeched as the poison seeped into its body, its movements becoming sluggish.

Alex stomped his foot onto the ground. “Earthshatter!” The ground beneath the beast cracked and exploded upward, sending debris flying and throwing the monster off balance. He followed up immediately, lunging forward with his spear. “Blazing Thrust!” His spear ignited with fire, piercing deep into the creature’s chest, causing it to wail in agony.

The struggling awakener gasped in shock, stumbling backward. “T-Thank you… I couldn’t handle that thing alone.”

Alexa glanced at him, frowning. “These monsters are too strong for you. You should find shelter before you get yourself killed.”

Before the awakener could reply, a chilling sensation washed over them. Alex and Alexa both felt it—a powerful presence above them. They snapped their heads up just in time to see a massive shadow descending from the swirling vortex in the sky.

A monstrous behemoth plummeted down, shaking the ground upon impact. Dust and debris flew everywhere as the twins shielded their eyes. When the dust settled, the monster stood tall, towering over everything. It was an enormous, dragon-like beast covered in thick, lava-cracked armor. Molten energy pulsed beneath its rocky exterior, and its eyes burned like miniature suns.

“No way…” Alex whispered, gripping his spear tighter. “That’s an S-rank monster!”

The weaker awakeners they had saved collapsed to his knees in fear. “H-How are we supposed to fight that?!”

Screams echoed through the building as others noticed the terrifying creature. Some awakeners hesitated, their bodies frozen in fear. But the twins refused to back down.

Some awakeners stumbled back. One clenched his sword so tightly that his knuckles turned white. Another whispered in fear, “T-That’s… That’s an S-rank monster! We don’t stand a chance!”

“We… we can’t win against that thing…!”

Alex gritted his teeth. If they hesitated now, they were dead.

He tightened his grip on his spear and took a deep breath before roaring, “ENOUGH! Stand your ground!”

“We should run—”

“RUN WHERE?”

Alex’s voice cut through their fear like a blade. His sharp gaze swept over them, unwavering. “You think running will save you? You think turning your back on that thing will make it disappear?”

The awakeners flinched. Their grips on their weapons loosened slightly.

Alex took a step forward, his spear digging into the ground as he pointed it at the massive beast. “If you run, you die. If you stand there frozen, you die. But if you fight—if we fight together—we might just win!”

Something shifted in the air.

A strange warmth spread through the awakeners’ chests. Their shaky hands steadied. Their racing hearts slowed. It was as if Alex’s words had broken the invisible chains of fear holding them back. A sudden fire lit up in their eyes. Their grips on their weapons tightened—not out of desperation, but determination.

Alexa blinked as she felt the change. She turned to Alex, a smirk creeping onto her lips. “What was that just now?”

Alex exhaled, feeling the skill settle within him. “A new skill… Warcry of the Brave. My words clear hesitation and strengthen fighting spirit.”

Alexa chuckled, rolling her shoulders. “Hah, so you’re just naturally bossy then?”

One of the previously terrified awakeners clenched his fists. “No… He’s right.” His breathing steadied as he raised his sword. “We can fight! We just need to stand together!”

A female archer beside him nodded, pulling back her bowstring. “They’re leading. We follow.”

Alexa took a deep breath, her eyes narrowing. “We’ll lead the attack! Everyone, focus on its legs! If we bring it down, we have a chance!”

Alex shouted as well, taking command. “Form a formation! Tanks to the front, ranged attackers stay at a distance! We need to work together!”

Slowly, the other awakeners snapped out of their fear, their confidence returning under the twins’ leadership. The monster let out a deafening roar, swiping its massive claw towards them.

“Iron Wall Stance!” Alex planted his spear into the ground, his body glowing with a golden aura. A massive barrier formed, absorbing the impact of the claw and preventing the frontliners from being wiped out.

Alexa dashed forward, using “Wicked Taunt!” Her voice rang out with a supernatural echo, forcing the beast’s attention onto her. “Come on, you oversized lizard! Try and catch me!”

The monster snarled and lunged at her, but she was too fast, dancing around its attacks. Meanwhile, Alex struck again, his spear crackling with energy. “Lightning Pierce!” His weapon shot forward like a bolt of lightning, striking the monster’s exposed joints. It roared in pain as electricity surged through its body.

“Now! Attack while it’s stunned!” Alexa ordered.

Fireballs, arrows, and magical spells rained down on the monster, each strike chipping away at its rocky armor. The goddess’s blessing surged through the twins, their bodies glowing faintly. They felt lighter, stronger, their movements sharper.

Alexa leaped onto the creature’s back, slicing through its molten veins with precision. “Venomous Strike!” The poison seeped deep into its bloodstream, weakening its strength.

Alex took a deep breath, preparing his final blow. He dashed forward, his spear charged with both fire and lightning. “Blazing Thunder Spear!” He hurled his weapon forward, striking the beast straight through its skull. The explosion that followed shook the battlefield.

The S-rank monster let out one last roar before collapsing to the ground, unmoving. Silence followed as the awakeners stood frozen, processing what had just happened.

Then, cheers erupted. “We did it! The twins took it down!”

Alexa wiped the sweat from her forehead and turned to Alex, smirking. “That was close.”

Alex exhaled, his grip on his spear loosening. “Yeah… but we handled it.”

The weaker awakener they had saved earlier looked at them in awe. “You two… are incredible.”

Alexa patted his shoulder. “Next time, train harder. You won’t always have us around to save you.”

“Don’t celebrate yet it’s far from over” Alex said making the awakeners and others gulped.

The awakeners snapped back to reality, their happiness fading as they looked around. The city was still filled with chaos. Monsters roamed, falling every corner, and screams echoed in the distance.

“We need to move! The shelter isn’t far, but we won’t make it if we stop now,” Alex continued. “Stay in formation! Fighters at the front and sides! Healers and civilians in the middle! Those who can’t fight anymore, help carry the injured!”

The awakeners quickly followed his instructions. Those who could still fight took position, while the wounded and non-combatants huddled in the center.

Alexa stood beside Alex, gripping her dual blades. “This is gonna be rough,” she muttered.

Alex nodded. “It always is. Let’s go!”

They moved as one, advancing through the debris-filled streets. The path to the shelter was marked by the green guiding arrows projected by the system, but monsters still blocked their way.

A sudden piercing screech came from above.

“Incoming!” an awakener shouted, pointing at the sky.

Sky Rippers – The massive winged beasts, their leathery wings spread wide, dived toward them. Their dagger-like beaks gleamed under the ruined city lights, and their blood-red eyes locked onto the moving group.

“Archers! Mages! Take them down before they reach us!” Alex commanded.

Spells and arrows shot into the sky, hitting some of the beasts mid-flight. However, a few dodged and continued their descent.

“I’ll handle them!” Alexa leaped onto a fallen streetlamp, her blades glowing green.

“Venomous Strike!” She slashed at a Sky Ripper as it passed, her blade cutting through its wing. The poison spread instantly, making the monster crash to the ground, screeching in agony.