The Ring Of Hierarchy

Chapter 7: Ashen Vessel II



Noir wasting no time – dash himself forward as Bun Tal still struggling to stabilize his body. " ( He's fast! ) " Bun Tal startled. 

Then Noir's hand shot forward, fingers slightly curled as he thrust his palm upward, aiming directly beneath Bun Tal's chin.

Palm Strike Uses!

Bun Tal's head snapped back, his jaw violently forced upward as his feet lifted slightly off the ground as Noir strike Bun Tal with left hook to Bun Tal liver along with a knee strike delivered right on Bun Tal face as blood sprayed into the air.

Left Hook Uses!

Knee Strike Uses!

" ( It hurts! he's attack definately stronger than before... I need to do something. ) " Bun Tal's thoughts raced as his body ached in pain.

Noir dug his foot into the ground then gather his momentum and lunged himself toward Bun Tal again. " I'm not done yet! " he roared, closing the distance between him and Bun Tal.

" ( Here he comes! ) " Bun tal thought, his body instinctively tensing. Bun tal stretched his arm back as Noir getting closer. " Flash! " Bun Tal shouted as he delivered his trump card again. But his attack easily block by Noir. " Hey hey...What happen to your strength? " Noir mocking Bun Tal while holding Bun Tal hand with both of his hand.

" Don't underestimated me..." Bun Tal muttered. " What the hel...." Before Noir could finish, a right punch connect to his face. " ( Aghhhh...what the heck? ) " Noir's mind screamed as a sudden, sharp pain shot through face.

Flash !

Flash !

Flash !

All of a sudden, Bun Tal launched triple Flash to Noir. Both of the strike managed to block by Noir but the third strike manage to connect to Noir liver making him staggered as he back away a few step.

" (The hell? I thought it takes time before he launch that cannon of his? What the hell just happen?)" Noir confuse. "(Wait... Considering the power of the strike just now are weaker than before means...)" Noir's mind raced, piecing things together in an instant.

" ( He lessen his charging time to delivered more strike. ) " Noir thought.

Bun Tal finally regained his momentum as his lips curled. " Now I don't have to worry about your counter. This time, I destroy you with quantity. " Bun Tal smile grew wider.

Noir regained his posture. " ( Damn it, do i even have a chances on winning? Shit... what the hell i'm supposed to do? Now i have to worry about his multiple flash strike too...) " Noir's mind raced, as he analyzed the situation. 

All of sudden, Noir punch himself on the face. Bun Tal eye widen wondering what happen to Noir. " You gone crazy or what? You think hitting yourself, i would let you live? Not a chance. " Bun Tal said.

" (Get a grip Noir. You've just been granted the power to wield more than one ring. The impossible became possible instead. The ring that i thought were useless are the opposite. Don't you see it, Noir!)" A spark of realization ignited in Noir's mind. " (The Hierarchy has not yet abandoned me, Instead it gave me a chance.) "

Noir right hand is clenched into a tight fist, positioned slightly forward. His left hand is tucked near his side, palm open lightly touching his left shoulder. His legs are slightly bent. The stance is Silat combat posture.

" ( Fine by me. The opportunity that you gave me, I won't waste it. Hierarchy, I prove it to you....) " Noir eyes more determined and focus. " ( By defeating him. The beginning of my changes will begin. ) " Noir gazed makes the air around them felt tense. 

" Let's end this... Doombringers. This time i'm the one who bring you doom. " Noir in his Silat Posture.

Upon hearing Noir's words, Bun Tal's expression twisted in anger. Veins bulging on his forehead as his fists tightened.

"Tch... You cocky little—!" As Bun Tal lunged forward. "I'LL SHUT THAT MOUTH OF YOURS!" Bun Tal deliver a barrage of Flash strike. " Flash! Flash! Flash! " his fists moving like blinding streaks of light as Bun Tal screamed.

" (He's coming!) " Noir raised his arms, gritting his teeth as he blocked and deflected the incoming storm of Bun Tal strike—but not all of them missed.

" Ugh! " A fist crashed into Noir ribs, forcing the air from his lungs. Another strike grazed his jaw, snapping his head to the side. " ( Doing nothing will let me nowhere. i need to strike too. ) " Noir thought as he strike Bun Tal face.

" Kuh...Damn it! " Bun Tal stagger for moment then continue his attack. He launched a strike aiming to Noir face. His punch managed to be dodged by Noir. Then....

Counter Flow – 15% chance to counterattack immediately after a successful block or dodges

In that same instant, Noir muscles coiled and snapped forward like a whip—

A devastating counterpunch smashed straight into Bun Tal's exposed ribs, forcing a sharp grunt of pain from him. " This is my chances " Noir then wasting no time— unleashed his series of Silat attack to Bun Tal.

Left Hook Uses!

Noir's fist crashed into Bun Tal's side, his knuckles digging deep into the liver.

Knee Strike Uses! 

Without hesitation, Noir stepped in, his knee rising colliding directly with Bun Tal's solar plexus, knocking the air out of him.

Elbow Smash Uses! 

Without missing a beat, Noir twisted his body, his elbow crashing against Bun Tal's jaw, sending him reeling.

Sweeping Kick Uses! 

Noir dropped low, his leg whipping out sweeping Bun Tal's footing from under him.

Bun Tal stumbled, but Noir didn't let up." I'm not done yet! " Noir screamed.

Flying Knee Uses! 

As Bun Tal try to stand up. Noir launched himself forward, his knee striking right under Bun Tal's chin, sending spit and blood flying from his mouth.

Rapid Palm Strikes Uses! 

Noir's hands became a blur, striking Bun Tal, his Silat technique overwhelming Bun Tal's defenses. Bun Tal's body twitchedwith each impact, his stance breaking apart under Noir's assault.

" ( More...more and more... I will not stop until you fall! ) "Noir could feel it—the fight was shifting in his favor. 

He thought,

A faint, wicked grin curled on Bun Tal's bloodied lips as Noir could sense something was wrong amidst his attack.

"Too late." Bun Tal's voice came out like a low growl.

Flash

Impact Boost: The longer the charge, the greater the damage (up to +50%). 

" (Damn it! All this time he's been charging his attack!) " Noir's instinct scream.

In a fraction of a second, a blinding explosion of energy erupted from Bun Tal's body. Before Noir could react, " Flash ! " A monstrous shockwave tore through the air as Bun Tal struck Noir right in the gut.

"Guh—!" Noir's breath vanished from his lungs as he was launched skyward.

Bun Tal smile widely for a brief second. But then, His expression change as he notice something in his hand.

While Noir in the air from the impact. His gauntlet unraveled to forming it's chain form. Noir left hand gripping the end of the chain.

Bun Tal notice his right hand has been bind by Noir chain. " (What are you scheming now?) " Bun Tal mind race.

" I risk everything with this one last strike! " Noir screamed while he's in the air. Using the momentum, Noir pulled the chain hard, propelling himself forward his body slicing through the air at high speed before Bun Tal could react. 

True Wrath Strike – When an enemy is bind by the chain, the next attack deals true damage.

TRUE DAMAGE

Ignores Physical and Magic Defense.

Noir stretched his hand as he launched a devastating punch to Bun Tal faces. Bun Tal's head snapped back, his entire body whipping downward as the force drove him into the ground. Cracks spreading as dust and debris shot into the air.

The atmosphere changes as the only left standing are Noir.

" Finally... " Noir muttered, his breath ragged as he watched Bun Tal's lifeless body sprawled across the shattered ground.

Then, A window appeared.

MISSION ACCOMPLISH!

DEFEATED AN ( E ) CLASS RANKER ( Success )

MISSION ACCOMPLISH!

DEFEATED A DOOMBRINGER ( Success )

 

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