I Am a Hero With A Hundred Abilities-Chapter 22: Ch 21. Too Much Force

Ethan stood in the dimly lit cavern, the air thick with the familiar stench of Gobkar filth. He had returned to the very spot where he originally left, the eerie silence of the den contrasting sharply with the chaos he had endured in the Sanctum of Beasts.

His golden eyes gleamed as he scanned his surroundings, ensuring nothing had changed in his absence.

Suddenly, a system message materialized before him, the glowing text hovering in the air like an immutable decree.

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[SYSTEM ALERT]

Sanctum of Beasts Access Remaining: 99

Next Entry Available: 30 Days

(Time may be shortened by increasing strength.)

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Ethan exhaled sharply, as he read the message. "So, I won't be going back until next month, huh?"

His gaze softened slightly. "I hope Gray will be okay without me."

He suddenly shook his head.

Now wasn't the time for sentiment.

He centered his focus on the task ahead.

With a thought, he brought up his Aethermark Interface, scanning through his status. Everything was in order—his newly acquired ability from the Sanctum was listed, confirming the power he had gained.

Satisfied, Ethan prepared to move deeper into the den when another notification flashed in his communicator.

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[WARNING]

DANGER: Duality Pit Detected.

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Ethan's brows furrowed in curiosity. "Duality Pit?" He swiftly navigated to the Heroes Handbook, on his communicator pulling up the entry on the term.

The moment he read it, his eyes widened in shock before narrowing in irritation.

"What the hell is the Heroes Association thinking?" he muttered, shaking his head. He didn't care that The duality pits were difficult to detect. The hero association were in charge of all the heroes they should have measures in place for this.

Although Ethan was complaining he didn't feel any fear.

And after cursing the hero association to his satisfaction a small smile formed on his lips.

"I was disappointed at first, I thought this mission would be too easy... but at least now, it's somewhat challenging."

He strode forward, deeper into the den, his golden aura flickering around him like living fire.

Ethan didn't realize it yet, but the Sanctum had changed him.

The relentless battles, the life-or-death struggles, the unending bloodshed—it had all reshaped his mind, hammering his will like a blade on an anvil.

The once-ordinary human now craved combat. His heart beat not in fear, but in anticipation.

And the Gobkars would be the first to feel the full wrath of the new Ethan.

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The cavern trembled as the battle raged on. The five heroes, each battered but unyielding, clashed against the Greater Dread Gobkar, a creature far beyond their rank.

Dante lunged forward first, his energy mace crackling with raw power as he swung it downward with enough force to shatter stone.

But the Greater Gobkar moved like a phantom, effortlessly deflecting the strike with its black-cracked blade, the clash of weapons sending sparks flying in the dimly lit den.

Before Dante could recover, a monstrous kick crashed into his chest, sending him skidding backward, his feet carving trenches into the dirt.

Garrick saw the opening.

The beast's leg was still outstretched, leaving its center of balance compromised. With a battle-hardened grin, he swung his light-forged battle axe straight for its head.

But the Gobkar was no mindless brute—it spun on its single planted leg with unnatural grace, evading the strike before twisting mid-air and delivering a brutal dropkick to Garrick's face.

The impact was bone-crushing, enough to break concrete, but Garrick barely flinched.

Pain was his fuel.

His face was disfigured, blood dripped from his nose, but none of that mattered he could heal it later.

But if any of them died here, it would be for good. With a deep breath, he activated [Blood Surge], his veins pulsing with unnatural vitality as the damage he took converted into raw power.

With newfound strength, he swung his axe with full force, a crimson arc slicing through the air.

The Greater Gobkar raised its blade, blocking the strike, but the sheer force sent it hurtling backward.

Before it could recover, Reo opened fire. Blaster shots rained down, each one aimed for a kill shot.

But the Gobkar moved like a specter, its blade a blur, deflecting each bullet mid-air.

The precision was unreal—it twisted and spun, knocking each shot aside with the mastery of a seasoned warrior before landing gracefully.

Then—a chill ran down its spine.

Danger.

Instinct screamed at it to move, and just as it shifted, a flash of steel sliced past where its throat had been.

Aiden had arrived. [Phantom Step]. His afterimages flickered in the shadows, his blade weaving a deadly dance.

The Greater Gobkar retreated step by step, dodging each swift strike, displaying flawless footwork as it maneuvered around the relentless assault.

But just as it sidestepped another blade thrust, a blaster barrel was pressed against its throat.

Before Alden could pull the trigger, a clawed hand snatched his wrist, twisting it violently.

The Gobkar moved with surgical precision, preparing to carve Alden apart—

BOOM!

A mace crashed down, forcing the Gobkar to disengage as it dodged the attack.

The impact sent shockwaves through the cavern, creating a thick cloud of dust.

From the haze, Garrick and Alden emerged, their blades flashing in sync. Their movements were sharp, practiced—one high, one low, a deadly dual strike aimed at the beast's vitals.

The Gobkar barely had time to block before both weapons connected.

It staggered.

This was their chance.

Elara, standing at the back, had finished her buffing sequence. Dante's body shimmered with golden energy, his muscles surging with newfound power.

A fully buffed Dante charged.

The cavern shook as he swung his mace with everything he had, aiming directly for the Gobkar's skull.

CRACK!

The impact resounded like thunder.

The Greater Gobkar was hit, its massive frame crashing into the cavern floor, a cloud of dust rising around it.

Silence.

There was no cheer, no sigh of relief. Only the unnerving calm before the storm.

The tension in the cavern reached its peak.But Alden saw nothing but the Meta Essence.

It was right there—so close.

He had been stuck in level 2 Adept for two years, scraping by, and drowning in debt.

A Greater Dread Gobkar's core was worth more than he could ever hope to find again.

Plus the meta essence was a chance for him to advance.

And How many people had the chance to take down a monster of this caliber?

Dante's voice rang out, "Alden, wait!"

But it was already Too late.

Alden surged forward, his blade flashing—

Then, the air shifted.

A black streak—too fast to see.

SLASH!

A deep gash tore across Alden's chest, a spray of blood painting the ground as his momentum stopped instantly.

His body trembled before collapsing, his breathing undetectable.

"ALDEN!!!" Dante roared.

A sickening silence followed as blood pooled beneath Alden's unmoving body.

Dante's vision blurred with rage. This was bad. They needed to get him out of here—now.

"Garrick! Reo! Support me! We're pushing the beast away!"

They nodded without hesitation.

"Elara, the moment we push it back, go and heal Alden. Do whatever it takes to keep him alive!"

Elara clenched her fists, her face pale but determined. "Understood."

They charged—

But something was different this time.

The Greater Gobkar's aura shifted.

Gone was the sadistic amusement it had shown earlier. Gobkars had a tendency to toy with their prey—but they also knew when to be serious.

And now? It was done playing.

The battle turned brutal.

Garrick swung his axe with everything he had, but the Greater Gobkar ducked, a precise slash slicing deep into his abdomen. His knees buckled, and he crumpled to the ground, out cold.

Reo tried to get a shot in—but the beast was already there, its blade piercing his shoulder, and followed up by knocking him unconscious before he could even scream.

Then, Dante the last one standing fought with desperation, forcing his broken body to swing his mace one last time.

But the Gobkar dodged with ease and struck, a devastating slash cutting deep into his torso.

As Dante hit the ground hard.

His fingers twitched, trying to move—but nothing responded the greater Gobkars blade was lined with paralyzing toxins and it had taken effect.

Elara knelt beside Alden, her hands glowing as she poured everything into keeping him alive.

She knew the Greater Gobkar was right behind her.

She could feel it—its breath, its killing intent.

But she didn't stop.

They had all known each other since they were young.

She couldn't bear to let Alden die.

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Even as the Gobkar raised its blade above her, she stayed.

Dante, still conscious but unable to move, watched in horror.

"Move... Come on, body... MOVE!"

But his wounds were too deep. His body refused to listen.

And then—

The blade came down.

BOOM!

A fist, carrying the weight of a mountain, smashed into the Greater Gobkar's face.

The shockwave shattered the cavern walls as the Gobkar's massive body was sent flying, colliding through the den's stone walls like a cannonball.

Dust and debris rained down.

In the settling haze, a figure stood tall.

Black hair, golden eyes glowing like embers.

Ethan lowered his fist, shaking off the residual force.

He tilted his head, studying the crater where the Greater Gobkar lay buried in rubble.

Then, with an easy grin, he scratched his cheek.

"...Was that too much force?"

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A/N will release an extra Chapter if I get 50 power stones.

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