Warlock of Oceans: My Poseidon System

Chapter 199: Intermission: The Runaway (9)



In the stifling darkness, the woman, bound by chains, attempted to muster a sound, a whisper that could pierce the oppressive silence. She parted her lips, forming words that hung in the air like intangible specters. However, to her dismay, no audible resonance met her efforts.

As the attempted mutterings dissipated into the unseen void, she could almost feel the weight of her voicelessness pressing down on her. It was a moment of frustrated realization, an acknowledgment of the profound silence that enveloped her in the lightless abyss.

With a soft click of her tongue, an audible expression of disappointment escaped her. The sound, while small, reverberated in the blackness, a manifestation of her discontent. It was a tacit acknowledgment of the limitations imposed by her current state, where even the attempt to vocalize her thoughts yielded no tangible response.

The woman, ensnared by chains and encased in the unyielding darkness, grappled not only with the physical constraints but also with the sense of isolation that accompanied her voiceless state. The absence of sound, of a connection between her intentions and the external world, served as a disheartening reminder of the extent of her captivity.

In the solitude of the lightless chamber, the click of her tongue echoed faintly, a subdued expression of frustration that lingered in the void. The woman, undeterred by the initial disappointment, began to contemplate the nature of her predicament and the potential avenues to navigate the enigma that surrounded her.

A few hours passed and the woman suddenly heard a voice echo through her mind.

"Hey… you don't know me, but you will soon. I will help you escape as long as you return the favor once you're out. The favor isn't anything bad, but I need you to swear on your soul that you will return it," The voice explained, causing the woman to enter a state of deep thought. "And please hurry up… I can't hold this much longer without getting caught."

"Yes."

The answer was obvious as she had no way of getting out and had no clue how long she was going to be down here. For all she knew, she could be down here forever, rotting away and since she hadn't received any food, it was safe to assume she was left here to die or at least rot until the brink of death.

"Good. The magic holding you back from using your chains will release and you will be able to use magic again. Do not underestimate the guards."

"Can you tell me where I am?" The woman asked as the chains holding her wrists and ankles melted into pools of lava that congealed at her feet.

"I don't have much time. You're on the bottom floor, but if you reach four more above this one, you will find me. I have to-"

"I guess I should pull out the big guns." Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire

As the woman absorbed the mysterious voice's instructions, a profound sense of determination emanated from her. In the oppressive darkness, she muttered an incantation, the words resonating with ancient power. A surge of energy coursed through her, manifesting as an awe-inspiring transformation.

The chains that bound her, mere moments ago conduits of restraint, succumbed to the newfound potency. They melted away like liquid metal, pooling at her feet, where they solidified into harmless, molten orbs. Her body, once confined and seemingly frail, underwent a radical metamorphosis.

Muscles rippled beneath her skin with an intensity that surpassed any previous display of strength. It was as if dormant power, untapped until this moment, surged forth. Her limbs became sculpted with an impressive amount of sinew, each movement an embodiment of newfound might.

Yet, there was something more than just raw strength. The air around her seemed charged with an electric vitality, creating an illusion of jittery movements. It was as though her very existence pulsed with a rapid rhythm, an otherworldly cadence that set her apart from the constraints of conventional reality.

A wide, euphoric smile graced her face, a stark contrast to the desolation of her surroundings. It was a smile that transcended the grimness of her predicament, a manifestation of ecstasy born from the fusion of newfound power and the prospect of liberation. Her eyes sparkled with an untamed fervor, reflecting the unbridled joy that surged through her being.

As she flexed her muscles, the subtle lag in her movements suggested a synchronization with a different, accelerated plane of existence. It was as if time itself struggled to keep pace with her, leaving a surreal trail of afterimages in the wake of her actions.

As the woman, now infused with newfound power, approached the sturdy door that had confined her, she wasted no time. The dense metal, once an impenetrable barrier, yielded effortlessly to her enhanced strength. With an explosive burst of energy, she unleashed a mighty kick, and the door splintered, collapsing inwards with a resounding crash.

The sudden breach startled the guards stationed just beyond the threshold. Four mermen, clad in elaborate armor and armed with gleaming steel spears, stood frozen in a moment of disbelief. The woman's entrance was a spectacle of raw power and an immediate departure from the anticipated docility of her captive state.

As the dust settled and the debris of the broken door lay scattered, the guards snapped out of their initial shock. Reacting to the unforeseen intrusion, they hastily readied their weapons, but the woman was already in motion. Her movements, jittery and accelerated, defied the conventional flow of time, leaving the guards struggling to adapt.

With a lightning-fast dash, the woman closed the distance between herself and the startled guards. The first strike was a whirlwind of motion, her movements almost too rapid for the guards to track. A sweeping kick incapacitated one, sending him sprawling to the floor, while a swift punch incapacitated another before he could raise his spear.

The remaining two guards, shaken by the sudden onslaught, attempted to regroup. However, the woman's erratic movements proved difficult to predict. With a dazzling display of agility, she evaded their spear thrusts and countered with precision strikes that left them disoriented and incapacitated.

The exhilaration of her enhanced abilities manifested in a gleeful smile as she effortlessly dismantled the guards' defense. The guards, accustomed to more orderly confinement, found themselves grappling with an unpredictable force that defied their expectations.

As the last guard crumpled to the ground, the woman stood amidst the wreckage of the broken door, a beacon of liberated strength. The path to escape now lay open, and with each jittery step, she embraced the unrestrained potential that pulsed through her veins, ready to ascend through the layers of the mysterious prison and confront the enigma that awaited on the upper floors.

The clash began with the guards hastily raising their steel spears, a reflexive response to the sudden intrusion. The woman, now infused with unparalleled strength, wasted no time. With an explosive burst of power, she lunged forward, movements a blur of speed that left the guards momentarily disoriented.

The first guard, though clad in formidable armor, found himself unable to react in time. The woman's initial strike was a whirlwind, a combination of strength and speed that defied the laws of conventional combat. A single punch collided with the guard's chest, the impact resonating through his armor, and he staggered backward, momentarily incapacitated.

The second guard, witnessing the unexpected display of strength, attempted a defensive maneuver with his steel spear. However, the woman's enhanced reflexes allowed her to effortlessly evade the thrust. In a seamless motion, she sidestepped and retaliated with a rapid succession of strikes that left the guard disarmed and incapacitated.

The third guard, armed with a trident, attempted a more strategic approach. He lunged forward with calculated precision, seeking to exploit any opening in the woman's seemingly frenzied assault. Yet, her movements were a dance of controlled chaos. With a swift spin, she evaded the trident's trajectory and delivered a powerful kick that incapacitated the third guard.

The fourth guard, undeterred by the fate of his companions, unleashed a rapid series of thrusts with his steel spear. The woman, however, seemed to exist in a state of heightened awareness. Each movement was a calculated response, an embodiment of superhuman agility. She deftly parried the spear strikes and retaliated with such speed that the guard found himself overwhelmed and incapacitated.

As the first round of the confrontation concluded, the woman stood amidst the fallen guards, her body radiating with the pulsating energy that fueled her enhanced strength and speed. The guards, outfitted in formidable armor, had been unable to match the unprecedented force that she wielded. The disparity in strength and speed was evident, marking the beginning of the woman's ascent through the layers of the mysterious prison, where each floor held its own secrets and challenges.

The second floor presented a heightened challenge as the guards, recognizing the escalating threat, engaged the woman with a renewed sense of determination. The steel spears, held with disciplined precision, clashed against her now formidable strength. The rhythmic resonance of metal meeting metal reverberated through the narrow confines of the prison corridor, creating an ominous symphony that echoed the intensity of the unfolding confrontation.


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