Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 266: Is that the best you can do? (Part 3)

Crown Types were the worst opponents if Phantom needed to fight in close combat and it was a 1 vs. 1.

Crown Monsters were dangerous not only with their mastery, but also with their weapons because unlike many monsters their weapons were not fangs or claws, but something more serious: a sword, a spear, or even a katana like Snow Follower.

The weapons of the Crown Monster were an important part of its power, the same Steel Knight wouldnʼt have been so dangerous if it wasnʼt for his two massive swords that almost managed to end Adamʼs life. He was really close to it.

So... If the Crown Monster deliberately didnʼt use his weapons in battle, it could only mean one thing - he didnʼt consider his enemy worthy.

Nessa found herself in that exact position, but she was willing to show Snow Follower that it was a big mistake on his part.

However... The start of the fight was not on her.

Bam. Bam. Bam.

Snow Followerʼs fist plunged repeatedly into Nessaʼs stomach, causing her eyes to go wide with bright pain and her whole body to shake as she struggled to absorb the incoming damage.

Crackle.

Nessa grabbed Snow Followerʼs wrist tightly, stopping the monsterʼs fist just before it was about to reach its target.

Snow Follower tilted his head slightly, looking at her puzzled before running forward harshly.

ʼWhat...? What the fuck is he doing...?ʼ Nessa thought being under Snow Followerʼs calm gaze.

Nessa tensed her legs trying to slow Snow Followerʼs stride, and gradually she succeeded, leaving long trails on the ground.

However... Snow Follower wasnʼt so stupid as to let her make her own rules during the fight.

Snow Follower, holding Nessa by the hair lifted her up, using his long joints and the difference in their height so that her feet no longer touched the ground.

Then, Snow Follower took a step to the left, turned his body, and pulled Nessa to the right.

Nessa quickly tried to figure out how to get out of the grip, because as long as Snow Follower held her by the hair, she was like a punching bag to him.

ʼAgh...?ʼ Nessa blinked in confusion, for before she could do anything, Snow Follower released her hair.

Step.

Snow Follower stepped forward confidently and leaned his body.

Crackle.

Snow Followerʼs fist, with a whistle of wind, slammed into Nessaʼs face, throwing her dozens of meters back.

”ARGH!!!!”

A stream of blood rushed from Nessaʼs mouth as she collided with the wall before falling to the ground.

”Hey, what are you up to?” Adam narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Magnus with obvious skepticism of his actions.

”What do you mean?” Magnus nonchalantly replied.

Adam sighed heavily transferring his gaze to Nessa who was trying to get up off the ground.

”According to her, her max is the strongest of the Blue Threat Level and common monsters of the Purple Threat Level. I exchanged a few blows with her and can confirm that itʼs true. However, a Top-9 Crown Monster, thatʼs not her level.” Adam said seriously.

Magnus nodded, he rested his cheek on his hand, watching the fight as if it were a theatrical performance.

”Donʼt forget that Nessa is not human. Sheʼs a hybrid, human and monster. Monsters and beasts are similar in their habits, so... a beast becomes truly terrifying when it finds itself in a desperate situation. Just give her time and sheʼll show what her body can do.”

Adam raised an eyebrow, he didnʼt believe in Nessaʼs success. It wasnʼt that he had anything against Nessa or disliked her, no, it was his as an evaluation of someone who had defeated several Top-10 monsters.

And... He had enough competence for his words to be taken seriously.

”Shit... That wasnʼt bad. At one point I thought my skull was going to explode.” Nessa spit up a clot of blood, wiping the blood flowing from her nose.

Nessa smirked confidently, rose from the ground, and turned to Snow Follower with a look filled with the flames of battle, ready to continue the fight.

But... her opponent didnʼt share her enthusiasm.

”What the fuck...?” Nessa muttered confusedly.

Snow Follower didnʼt look at her, he turned away and directed his gaze in the other direction to Adam, who was far away and high up.

Then, Snow Follower pointed at Nessa, waved his hand squeamishly like a disgruntled child, and moved his hand to Adam before poking himself in the chest.

Snow Follower couldnʼt talk, but in this case, words werenʼt necessary. Everyone understood what he was trying to convey.

ʼHow strange... This monster is different from many, even among the Crown Type...ʼ Silvana internally muttered, shifting her gaze from the monster to Adam.

ʼHeʼs willing to give Nessa more time to get stronger, otherwise, he would have already killed her... but he still wants to fight someone and Adam would be the perfect candidate for him. But... will Adam agree?ʼ Silvana pondered, feeling slightly nervous.

She wanted to start biting her nails out of habit again.

In response to Snow Followerʼs suggestion, Adam only shook his head, giving his firm refusal. Then, he serenely looked away, as if to show that Snow Follower was missing something really important.

Snow Follower was puzzled as he tilted his head.

Bam.

At the same moment, a fist slammed into Snow Followerʼs face, causing it to distort. In a heartbeat, Snow Followerʼs jaw was knocked out, and he was launched into flight.

”Bastard! If you decided to fight me then stop disrespecting me! You think Iʼm not worthy of your attention?! Thatʼs not how it works!” Nessa exclaimed furiously before she sprinted forward at her extreme speed.

”Oh... I think Iʼm starting to see what you were talking about...” Adam muttered, amazed at the sight that unfolded before him.

Envy began to brew within him once again.

After Snow Follower had knocked her to the ground with a series of crushing blows and didnʼt even pay attention to her, Nessa began to attack with a renewed vigor that everyone could see.

Adamʼs eyes traveled over Nessaʼs body with interest, watching her muscles that responded to their ownerʼs call.

The muscles grew tighter, seeming to twist around each other like steel threads allowing them to release and withstand power beyond Nessaʼs limits.

Step. Step. Step.

Before Snow Follower could reach the wall, Nessa caught up with him, and like a wrestler lifted him above her, gripping his legs tightly and throwing her arm over his neck in an attempt to completely block his movements.

Then, Nessa clenched her teeth tightly, streams of steam seemed to rush from her mouth and her arms tensed to the limit.

Snow Followerʼs body arched slightly under the insane pressure that Nessa was applying before throwing Snow Follower across herself forward, simultaneously plunging her knee straight into Snow Followerʼs spine.

There was a loud crack from breaking bones that filled the room like a deadly echo.

Silvana gasped in horror, covering her mouth with her palm. Magnus grinned contentedly, and Adamʼs eyes went wide for a moment, he was clearly impressed.

Then, for the first time in their fight, Snow Followerʼs gaze filled with savage pain... but, was this the end for someone who loved to fight?

Well, for Crown Type, it was a call to action to fight for their lives like they always did.