Adventurer of Many Professions-Chapter 89: Breakthrough!

Raymond pulled his sword free from the corpse of the fallen tree, his breath steady despite the intensity of the fight. He glanced at the lifeless form of the ’Vine Demon Tree’, its severed arms lying limp at its sides, the once-powerful branches now nothing more than broken limbs of a defeated foe.

The forest grew eerily quiet as the tree’s remains began to rot, its magic fading into the earth. But just as Raymond lowered his weapon, a familiar sound reached his ears. A chant, growing louder.

Raymond turned swiftly to see Sylph standing fifty meters behind them, her hands raised in the air, eyes glowing with the power of her magic.

"Under the flowing flames, the red flames of rage, the red spirit..." Sylph’s voice rang out, her words filled with intense focus.

Raymond’s heart quickened. They were in the final stretch. He could feel the heat building, the powerful magic that Sylph was about to unleash.

"Exploding Fireball!"

The red magic circle in front of Sylph flickered with an intense glow as the air around it crackled with energy. From within the circle, a massive ’Fireball’ materialized, engulfed in raging flames that licked the air like hungry tongues of fire. Raymond’s heart skipped a beat. He couldn’t help but notice that the fireball seemed… larger than before. The flames burned brighter, more ferociously, almost as if they carried an extra weight of destruction.

Before he could dwell on it further, the fireball was already shooting through the air, trailing a fiery red streak toward the heart of the ’Vine Demon Trees’. Its trajectory was straight and sure, like an arrow aimed at its target.

As if sensing the danger, the ’Vine Demon Trees’ halted their pursuit of Raymond. The monsters, which had been charging recklessly toward him just moments ago, suddenly veered off, their long limbs thrashing in an attempt to escape the impending doom. But they were too slow. The magic was upon them before they could fully react.

Boom!

The explosion was deafening, a thunderous roar that shook the ground beneath Raymond’s feet. He could feel the shockwave reverberate through the earth as the air around him trembled with the sheer force of the blast.

A massive cloud of smoke and debris erupted from the center of the explosion, where the ’Vine Demon Tree’ had been standing. The thick, gnarled trunk of the tree shattered into jagged pieces, each fragment burning and sending out plumes of white smoke as they flew through the air. Nearby ’Vine Demon Trees’ didn’t fare any better. Some were torn in half, their trunks splintering apart, while others lost limbs and parts of their bodies in the blast. Their long arms and legs, once formidable weapons, were now nothing more than charred remnants, flung across the battlefield like ragdolls.

The ground was littered with the wreckage of the trees: broken branches, twisted tree limbs, and splintered trunks raining down like a storm of wood. It was like watching a forest collapse in a fiery cascade.

Raymond stared, wide-eyed, as the ’Vine Demon Trees’ crumpled before them. The sheer devastation Sylph’s explosion magic had caused was awe-inspiring. Three of the ’Vine Demon Trees’ were completely obliterated, while two others had been severely crippled. Their arms and legs were broken off, leaving them thrashing impotently in their weakened state.

"Explosion magic truly is a thing of beauty," Raymond muttered under his breath, his voice filled with admiration. He couldn’t help but marvel at the power Sylph had unleashed.

He glanced over at her, where she lay on the ground, visibly drained from the immense magic she had just cast. Her face was pale, but there was a smug smile playing on her lips, as if to say, "I told you I could handle it." Lorene was beside her, already uncorking a ’Primary Magic Recovery Potion’ to help Sylph regain her strength.

Raymond couldn’t help but laugh, shaking his head. "Impressive," he said, acknowledging Sylph’s effort. But there was no time to waste. He turned back to the remaining ’Vine Demon Trees’, the ones that were still shaking off the aftermath of the explosion. They hadn’t fully recovered from the shock of the blast, their limbs twitching as they scrambled to regain control.

"Alright, leave the rest to me," Raymond said, his voice steady and confident. With that, he raised his sword high and charged toward the ’Vine Demon Tree’ closest to him, still disoriented and thrashing wildly in the wake of the explosion.

The tree had barely registered his presence before Raymond was already within striking distance. As it noticed him closing in, its four long, spindly arms shot out, attempting to surround him in a vice-like grip.

Raymond’s eyes narrowed. There was no fear in his gaze, only focus. With a powerful leap, he pushed off the ground with his right foot, propelling himself into the air just as the arms snapped shut below him.

Whoosh! Whoosh! The four limbs whipped through the air, missing Raymond by mere inches as he sailed above them. He twisted mid-air, narrowly avoiding their sharp tips.

Call!

As Raymond landed lightly on the ground, he let out a long, steadying breath. The ’Vine Demon Tree’ was now less than two meters away from him, its limbs thrashing in confusion, unable to adjust to his sudden aerial maneuver.

Without hesitation, Raymond took a single, decisive step forward. His sword was already poised, gripped tightly in both hands, and with a sharp yell, he thrust it directly into the ’Vine Demon Tree’.

"Die!" he roared, his voice filled with the force of his attack.

The sword cut through the trunk of the ’Vine Demon Tree’ with brutal precision, slicing through the thick wood as though it was paper. The tree trembled, its leaves wilting immediately as the life drained from it. A final, resounding crash echoed through the forest as the ’Vine Demon Tree’ fell to the ground, its green leaves turning an unhealthy yellow before crumbling to dust. The once-mighty creature lay still, its limbs twitching for the final time before succumbing to its death.

Raymond stood tall, sword still in hand, his chest rising and falling with the adrenaline of the battle. The air around him was thick with the smell of burnt wood and scorched earth, the remnants of a battle he and his team had just won.

For a moment, the forest fell silent. The explosion had left its mark, and now the remaining ’Vine Demon Trees’ were nothing but scattered, broken pieces of their former selves. The ground was littered with their remains, a testament to the power of Sylph’s magic and Raymond’s strength.

"We’ve done it," Raymond muttered, glancing back at Sylph and Lorene, who were catching their breath, but still ready for whatever came next.

Just as Raymond began to catch his breath, the air above him suddenly filled with the eerie sound of rapid movement. The unmistakable whoosh of thick branches slicing through the air sent a sharp warning to his instincts. He didn’t hesitate. In an instant, he dropped the idea of blocking with his sword and rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the incoming strike.

Bang!

The ground where Raymond had been standing moments ago shattered with a deafening crash. A massive ’vine-like arm’, nearly ’20 meters’ long, slammed into the earth, creating a deep, jagged pit in the hard soil. The impact sent up a cloud of dust, and Raymond felt the tremors vibrate through the ground. If he had tried to block it, the force of the strike would have shattered his bones, if not worse.

Rolling quickly to his feet, Raymond’s heart was racing as he surveyed the scene. The ’Vine Demon Tree’ that had launched the attack slowly retracted its massive arm, clearly frustrated. Fortunately, the ’Vine Demon Trees’’ limbs varied in length, and Raymond had been far enough from it that only its longest arm could reach him. Still, the close call reminded him how unpredictable and deadly these creatures were.

The leaves and branches of the ’Vine Demon Tree’ above him began to shake violently, making an eerie "rustling" sound, signaling its growing agitation. Raymond glanced around, his senses heightened, and noticed movement from another direction.

Another ’Vine Demon Tree’ was slowly trudging toward him, its massive limbs dragging across the forest floor like a monstrous march. There were only four of these trees still standing, but it didn’t matter, two of them were already incapacitated by Sylph’s explosive magic. Those two now lay on the ground, their limbs shattered and flailing helplessly. The remaining two were the ones still capable of posing a threat.

"Get rid of these two, and we’re home free," Raymond thought to himself, taking in a deep breath to steady his nerves. It was a moment of clarity; he knew exactly how to handle this. Discover more stories at novelbuddy

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The two ’Vine Demon Trees’ closed in on him, their long arms stretching out menacingly as they tried to trap him in their reach. The air seemed to grow heavy with the pressure of their approach, but Raymond stood firm, focusing on the rhythm of their movements. The trees were now in full attack mode, swiping their limbs toward him with deadly precision.