WorldCrafter - Building My Underground Kingdom

Chapter 212: Unexpected

The love Ben felt was real, but not romantic. It was like spotting a rare, legendary character in a game, something powerful, unique, and meant to be his.

That feeling alone was why he made this choice. Otherwise, he would’ve just drained her dark aether dry and left her sealed here forever.

Apophis let out a dry laugh. Her eyes narrowed. “You think you can beat me here? Now?”

“Yes,” Ben replied, his lips curling into a grin.

“You’re panicking, aren’t you? Your focus is split. You’re busy dealing with the system. Otherwise, why even bother talking to me at all?”

Apophis’s aura flared.

In the next instant, she moved, attacking without another word. But her power was completely suppressed now, her strength heavily nerfed.

Dark liquid trailing behind her fists as she struck. But each of her attacks missed, slicing through empty air as Ben effortlessly dodged.

“You’ve slowed down,” he teased, sidestepping another blow and watching as her fist passed harmlessly by his cheek. “I expected more from you.”

She snarled in frustration, her attacks growing wilder.

“You dare mock me?!” Apophis roared, launching a sweeping kick. But Ben merely jumped lightly, landing behind her.

“No,” Ben said calmly, his voice almost gentle. “I’m just stating the obvious.”

Apophis spun around, eyes blazing with fury, but the power around her dimmed even further.

“You’re running out of strength,” Ben pointed out. “How long can you fight on two fronts? Admit it, you’re losing control.”

Her shoulders trembled slightly, betraying her exhaustion. “Silence!” she snapped, but the word lacked force.

Ben smiled knowingly. “This fight’s already over. You just haven’t accepted it yet.”