“Quite an interesting shield and sword you have there.” The thing said as I pushed forward as I felt my feet started losing traction. “One eats magic while the other weakens it.” Okay how did he figure that out so quick! I gritted my teeth as beads of sweat started sliding down my face as my arms started straining from holding back the wave. “I wonder how they would do if I cast another spell?” Crap need to do something soon.

“Bolt!” I yelled as the spear launched from my eye. The spear hit the wall as it acted like rubber bending and straining as the aura spear kept flying. The spear started slowing down causing my breath to stop but thankfully with a sound of breaking glass the wall broke into shards that dissolve into particles. I stumbled forward at no longer having something to push against. Once again I was forced to raised the shield as a green attack hit the surface and harmlessly dissipated on it.

“You are quite interesting. Much sturdier than the others who came before.” It said while one of its hands raised to storck its chin. “I suppose I had better ask why you are here. Are you like the others who came here before? Did you come seeking my treasures, my knowledge, or maybe to try and slay me?”

“I choose D: None of the above.” I answered looking around before landing on reflective pillar. I see in it Stella and the other laying on the ground still breathing but otherwise motionless. “I was just planning on walking through here. You know treat it as a shortcut. I mean it was either this or try to go over the mountain.” I wave off trying to act casual.

“So you did not know who this place belonged to yet you still walked the halls?” The litch asked sounding annoyed.

“... I would say yes but that would make me sound more stupid than usual.” This seemed to amuse the thing as it leaned against its empty hand.

“So how do you think I should deal with you? How would you deal with people who trespass into your home?” As a somewhat proud American I had to clamp down on the first response that came to my mind.

“Well we could work for you,” I suggested trying to play it nice. “Do some jobs and get things done you can’t?” Now most people might try to fight the skeleton but being down most of the party and barely able to stop their opening move has made me a little cautious. I could try summoning someone to help but that would take time I doubt they are willing to give.

Risking a glimpse behind I saw the other three laying on the ground and sense my SP wasn’t going down anymore that meant that Koro was gone… yup can’t fight this thing as I am now. Well I could but it would too dangerous to have the entire party be exhausted. Seeing how things were spiraling out of control I needed to get things heading in a safe direction.

“Now that is an interesting suggestion…” They raised a hand up into a thinking position. “It would be easy to keep track of you too.” Good, good, just keep thinking don’t look at me as I try to Heal. Their head snapped up as there hand raised while a glowing orb appeared between me and Stella. Wait people can do that?! “Quite and interesting spell, what did you intend to do with this?”

“Um… it’s a Heal spell?” Whelp just use the truth. “You know to make sure they aren’t about to die?”

“It doesn't look like a normal Heal spell.” The orb flew into the bony hand as it hoverd before them. “You are quite interesting, very well I shall take you up on your offer. You shall work off the debt owed by trespassing into my tomb.” Thank you whatever deity I previously cursed! “If you can pass one test,” I take everything back as a massive zombie walked forward. The thing dwarfed me and took up most of the room as it waddled over. “Defeat one of my guards and you may considered the test passed.” As they said this my nerves flew into overdrive as I tried to steady myself for the fight.

“Aw come on now is this really necessary I mean I get the whole test thing but why here? I would hate to destroy anything in here and have to pay off more.” I said trying to get a bit more time to think of something. The room started to become covered in fog and then disappear. As it vanished I saw we were now in a wide and tall arena. “Well I guess this is better…”

My opponent seemed to agree as they let out a roar before stomping forward and waving one of its colossal arms around. Ducking I rolled out of the way as the arm hit the ground and caused shockwaves. Acting on gamer instincts I jumped up and watched as the wave hit a wall causing it to collapse. “Damn boy lay off them Rare Candies!” Turning I transformed Demon Slayer into a shield and raised both of my shields to block a hit coming at me. As the attack hit I felt my knees almost brake from the blocked hit.

Gritting my teeth I casted a Heal on myself while changing Demon Slayer into a drill. “Turn baby turn!” I yelled while using the stored magic in the sword to start tearing into the arm. The creature yelled as it pulled the mangled mass back and turning its entire body trying to crush me. I tried to move out of the way only to find my legs still too numb to move. Letting out an annoyed noise the drill turned back into a shield while I fell forward letting the hit carry me lessening the damage but sending me flying into a wall. Cursing my hand went to the bag and pulled out a ball that my mind informed me was some sort of food. I shoved the whole thing in my mouth as I chewed and swallowed the fish tasting ball. Side note: I hate seafood.

I felt my whole body refresh as I stood up once more only to feel some energy leave as the once mangled arm start fixing itself. Alright no way around it time for some help. “Mars, I call you forth!” The gate opened behind me as the dragon women appeared.

“Where’s my opponent!” Shrugging my shoulders I pointed forward as a savage grin spread on her face. The chainsaws on her shoulders started buzzing as she flew forward her lizard tail wagging in anticipation. As she took on the overgrown zombie I ran to the side changing DS into a crossbow. I watched as the zombie wave one of its arms hitting Mars. I felt some of their HP deplete but she was still good for at least two more.

“Mars Bane!” I yelled launching the attack distracting and letting Mars get another hit in. The zombie yelled as the chainsaw dug into it. With a backwards slap of his hand it sent Mars flying as it dug into the ground. “Really!” I yell launching another bolt as soon as it reloaded itself. The zombie pulled a large chunk of the earth up and threw it at me. Barely ducking out of the way I was hit by some debris as it broke upon contact with the ground. Well Mars did need some health back and I wanted this done and over with. “Mars by my command let loose your rage and power! Become the Raging Demon Claw!”

The blue chain on Mars shattered as as she was enveloped by a ball of fire. The ball and the arm of the zombie were cleaved in half as Mars reappeared. Her two chainsaws were gone and in there place was a massive kattana that left a trail of flames as it circled her. Most of her clothes were now gone with only her privates covered by black clothes. Her arms, legs, and tail were now covered in lava with pulsating flames running through them. Her head now had horns sprouting from it along with her once white hair now burning red. The last change was her blue eyes now being red with slit pupils. “Alright now this is what I wanted!” She shouted her voice sounding rougher and more booming.

Once more she rushed forward bringing her fiery weapon down through the rotting flesh. Following behind her I shot another bolt into the regenerating mass. As Mars swung her sword I ducked below as DS turned into a sword as the shield disappeared being replaced by the Fallen blade. Getting within range I swung both forward with another cry of ‘Mars Bane’. As the attacks hit I had DS shift into a Hookshot, guess even tools are allowed, and shot it at a wall. As it sunk into the wall I was dragged away as the bleeding mass swung around what was left of its arms. Mars got hit by one of the flailing arms but thankfully it didn’t do as much damage as last time. I saw Mars fly up as I felt an idea form in my head.

The zombie was regenerating a bit faster so as I shot the hookshot at Mars who grabbed the chain I let the other sword return as I reached into the bag and started throwing bottles at the beast. As the random bottles hit the beast was alite with random burst of explosive water, fire, wind, explosions, and anything else as I kept throwing until I arrived next to Mars. “Hey mind if I borrow your sword for a second?” I asked as she held me up next to her. With a grunt the massive weapon hovered before me as I resummoned the Fallen blade. With a good throw I sent the Fallen blade right at the zombie guard while grabbing the burning blade. As I fell DS turned into a larger weapon while I closed in. With hopefully the final call of ‘Mars Bane’ I swung down and priced right into the thick hide.

The thing struggled as the three blades went off doing multiple times the damage. I smiled while jumping back watching as the zombie could no longer move thanks to the blades holding it in place. Mars then came down like a comet, with their entire body covered in flames, sending up a large amount of dust as they hit the ground. As it cleared Mars returned to my side with her weapon floating to them, DS and Fallen also returned to me just as quick. As the dust settled I saw the mass of flesh that was once my opponent. I heard slow hitting of bones as the fog disappeared and I was back in the throne room. “Well done, well done.” The litch said with a small hint of approval. “I do not know how you summoned another to your side but it is obvious that they are a thing of your power.” With a final nod they waved their hand as the others reappeared, including Sunset. “These were the beings that invaded my temple. As promised I shall release them and you but I shall call upon you when the time has come to repay your debts.” With another wave more fog started covering us. “Now leave and don’t return.”

This time when the fog cleared we were outside near a tent. “Well good day to you too.” I said before feeling something being carved into my skin. Looking down I saw an intricate seal in my skin. Letting out a tired sigh as I walked toward the tents. “Well time to hope no harem antics happen.” Dragging four girls to bed with one day of no sleep in me. What could go wrong!

“Hey master you got any food lying around?” The now no longer enraged Mars asked walking toward me. Whelp now more could go wrong!

Author's Notes:

Sorry if its a bit late might take a break from writing for awhile. Probably three weeks or so, not to long