Ex rank talent Awakening: 100\% Dodge rate-Chapter 34 - : SIBLINGS BOND

[Critical hit!!]

[-3000 HP]

Dan looked at Nemesis, his emotions a mix of fear and anger. After a while, his jaw regenerated—Nemesis had allowed him to heal. Staring into Nemesis' cold eyes, Dan couldn't help but shake violently. It felt like a prey locked in the gaze of its predator, one that already had its life in its hands.

"Damn you!!!" Dan screamed, rushing toward Nemesis. The moment he reached a certain distance, sure his whip would strike, he lashed out—but it was pointless.

Nemesis dodged effortlessly, but this time, he wasn't walking—he was running toward Dan, no longer planning to drag things out. Sword in hand, he weaved through Dan's attacks with movements so impeccable that the spectators couldn't help but be awestruck. Then, without hesitation, Nemesis swung his sword, severing one of Dan's arms.

Dan, of course, suffered critical damage, along with a bleeding effect, his HP plummeting uncontrollably until his regeneration ability kicked in and stopped it. But Nemesis had no intention of letting the fight drag on.

He took the second arm.

Then the legs.

One by one.

Dan could only scream in agony, the pain sensitivity of Apocalypse set to 70%. The only thing preventing players from outright breaking down was the Supreme Will system.

[Critical hit]

[Player is suffering from extreme blood loss effect and is in critical state]

[Player's health is rapidly decreasing]

Dan writhed in excruciating pain as Nemesis struck again and again, each attack bringing him closer to death.

"You talk too much for someone this weak," Nemesis said coldly. "Bad-mouthing my parents with such puny strength... How laughable. Guess your regeneration couldn't keep up. So much for being arrogant."

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With one final merciless strike, Nemesis ended Dan's life.

[Winner: Nemesis]

[Congratulations! Advancing to the next round]

Shortly after, Nemesis was teleported out of the battleground.

Outside the Game

Nemesis logged out immediately, his mood extremely sour. Taking off his gaming helmet, he walked toward Annabelle's room. He hesitated for a moment before knocking. Surprisingly, he got a response—Annabelle had already logged out the moment she noticed Nemesis' coldness.

"Brother... It's alright."

"I should have caused him more pain," Nemesis muttered, walking toward Annabelle and sitting beside her on the bed.

"Come on, you did too much—taking off his limbs and all that. You're definitely the most hated player in Apocalypse right now, aside from Abyss," Annabelle said, rolling her eyes.

"Hah... I'm tired. To think I got riled up over something so silly... that's not me—"

"That's you," Annabelle cut him off before he could finish. "That's the you you locked away. That's Greg, the part of you you burned, but I guess he refused to die so easily in the flames. I wish this would all just end. I wish we could go back to the happy days. Playing with you, Jessica, and Kyle... seeing you smile. How did we get here?"

Nemesis just stared at her, unsure how to comfort his sister.

"Jessica... She's your vice guild master. You do know she joined your guild because of you, right? Well, the dead you," Annabelle asked. She wasn't bottling up her feelings this time. She didn't want to be Scarlett for her brother's sake—she wanted to be Annabelle.

"Jessica... I honestly don't know what to do with her," Nemesis said, his tone flat, yet with a hint of loneliness.

"Will you forgive her?" Annabelle asked softly.

"I never hated her in the first place, silly girl," Nemesis said, a faint smile on his face. "I'm sure you've already read the report. A mischievous girl like you would definitely know about it already," he added with a smirk.

"Tch, you know me too well. I fear my future husband may get too jealous," Annabelle groaned.

"Well, he has to be stronger than me if he wants to marry you," Nemesis teased, earning a playful punch from Annabelle.

"I did read the report. And you're right—she didn't do anything worth hating her for. She was only a child... deceived by her parents into thinking it was just a silly prank," Annabelle said, her voice lower now.

"Yeah. She was just a child... exploited by her parents. So, I have no enmity with her. But her parents? I have a lot," Nemesis said, his rage palpable.

"So will you really...? You know, kill them?" Annabelle asked, a bit scared.

"You don't want me to?" Nemesis asked curiously.

"I'd be lying if I said I didn't want revenge for our parents. I want everyone involved to pay," she said, hugging her legs. "And knowing they planned to kill you too...? I can't forgive them. I want their demise. But Jessica will be hurt if her parents die... and I don't want to see her sad. She's been a good friend to you. She's taken care of me. I like her a lot. And it would hurt me to see her suffer. But I know you, brother. You won't rest until you get your revenge. You're a douchebag who never listens to anyone. You will do it. And no matter what, you will always be my big brother... and I will always love you, no matter what you do," she said, a big smile on her face.

Nemesis stared at his sister, feeling deeply grateful. She was so understanding. She placed more love and belief in him than anyone else.

Jessica...? Well... he'd cross that bridge when he got there.

Nemesis stood up, preparing to leave his sister alone, but he stopped his movement when his sister softly called him.

"Brother… Kyle, what about Kyle?" she asked in a whisper.

Nemesis turned to face his sister. "I will ensure he leaves this world soon," he said to Annabelle.

Annabelle, hearing this, only bowed her head softly. "Has he done that much harm?" she asked again.

"Too much harm, actually. Just consider him someone who was never really a friend. Jessica is, well, different. Her friendship is genuine—she truly cares and was just used. But Kyle? I'm beginning to believe he was pretty much in on it. He's someone who was willing to watch our family get destroyed, someone that can never be trusted," Nemesis said, clenching his hand tightly.

Remembering these things felt like stabbing him in the heart for the second time. Kyle—killing him in his previous life, laughing and mocking him, violating and ending his sister—Kyle was one person he could never come to forgive. Even if the universe was shattering, Kyle had to die by his hands. And Nemesis was intent on making it happen. He wasn't just going to end Kyle's life; he was going to do it by taking everything from him, one by one, until Kyle lost the reason to live. Only then would he ensure that Kyle breathed his last.

"Everyone that has caused us pain will pay dearly for it. All those who deliberately had a hand in our parents' deaths—I will make sure I take everything from them and destroy them completely, just like they had planned to do to our family," Nemesis promised his sister, a loving smile on his face.

Annabelle, rising to her feet, walked up to Nemesis and embraced him, hiding in his comforting arms. Both siblings had gone through a lot.

"Do just that, brother. I will be with you, supporting you in any way that I can," she said softly.

"I know," Nemesis said, still smiling.

Meanwhile...

While the siblings were sharing family time, players and viewers alike were shaken. Nemesis had just been added to the Players You Should Avoid in Apocalypse list—right alongside Abyss. Watching his brutality and skill had terrified most of them.

"It seems Nemesis is quite skilled. Guess he puts his money where his mouth is. But little worry for me... I'm still going to destroy him in this event!" Kyle muttered to himself, analyzing Nemesis' battle once more.

Cain, however, showed nothing but interest—anticipation, even. He wanted to face a worthy opponent... and crush him under his feet.

Seventh Round: Fire vs. Water

The seventh round was Pirate Guild vs. Phoenix Guild. A clash of elements—Water Affinity vs. Flame Affinity.

Jacob, Guild Master of Pirate Guild, faced Ragnarok, an archer specializing in fiery arrows.

Jacob attacked first, slashing with his sword. Ragnarok responded, shooting arrows engulfed in flames. Jacob raised a water shield, blocking the attacks, while Ragnarok dodged swiftly, avoiding Jacob's water bullets.

The battle was intense, neither giving an inch. But in the end—Jacob emerged victorious.

The eighth round was won by Kyle. The battle was somewhat exciting, with Kyle facing off against the guild master of the guild that had a three-way battle with Nemesis and Abyss. Kyle demonstrated exceptional accuracy, with 90% of his shots hitting his opponent. Gaze, Kyle's opponent, didn't go down easily, though—his attacks also landed on Kyle. The battle was tough, extremely so, but in the end, Kyle emerged victorious, advancing to the next round and completing the first stage of the battle.