Chapter 224 He Lied to Me
In this unknown state, Thor's strength had increased several levels compared to before. Not only were the lightning bolts he unleashed thicker and larger, but his power and speed had also increased significantly.
The battle intensified. This time, Thor was no longer constantly suppressed as before; this state allowed him to imbue his hammer with a layer of lightning.
Finney, accidentally struck by a hammer, discovered it had a paralyzing effect, making him extremely cautious.
Seeing their prince so fierce, the surrounding Asgardian crowd cheered loudly, though not all of them were cheering for Thor.
Many also cheered for Finney; Asgard revered the strong, and seeing Finney's power and charisma, many were also impressed.
Perhaps influenced by the surrounding atmosphere, Thor fought with increasing ferocity, the lightning on his body shining ever brighter.
On the battlefield, explosions and crackling electricity filled the air; it seemed to be a battle between fire and lightning, Phineas's 'Explosion Magic' and Thor's 'Thunder Power'.
"Explosion!"
Phineas dodged while rapidly casting 'Explosion Magic,' crimson magic circles appearing one after another, bombarding Thor.
However, in 'Electric Eye' mode, Thor's speed and reaction time were greatly enhanced, making the 'Explosion Magic' somewhat difficult to hit.
The battle continued, with Phineas using his aerial maneuvers to kite Thor in the air. Although he occasionally got hit by lightning bolts and hammer blows, his 'Demon Possession' provided strong defense, so he wasn't seriously injured.
As time passed, Thor's 'Electric Eye' began to dim, and the arcs of electricity lessened. Phineas immediately sensed an opportunity.
After fighting for so long, he was actually very tired. Up until now, he had to maintain the 'Flying Technique' and the 'Breathing Technique' while also using the 'Golden Great Evolution Technique' to enhance the instantaneous power of the 'Explosion Magic'.
Not to mention he was still wearing the "Demon Possessed" armor, and aside from the resting "Blue-Eyes White Dragon," "Senori Chicken Nuggets," and the "Zfkirium" he was saving as a trump card, he had basically used all his skills.
As the saying goes, "One effort, then decline, then exhaustion," Thor felt his power slowly draining away, and fatigue washed over him like a relentless tide.
This made Thor anxious; he wanted to defeat Finney before his burst of power ended.
But Finney had already seen Thor's condition and wouldn't fight head-on. He didn't even use "Explosion Magic" anymore, focusing all his energy on dodging in the air. His
nimble figure was like a little bird, and Thor, who could only be carried by Mjolnir, found it difficult to keep track of him.
Finally, after less than ten minutes, Thor's electric eyes completely dimmed, the electric arcs on his body disappeared, and he returned to his original state.
"It's finally over!"
Looking at Thor, Phineas's eyes on his visor gleamed crimson. Although he was nearing his limit, and even 'Possessed by the Demon' was almost impossible to maintain, he had ultimately outlasted Thor.
"Explosion!"
This explosive spell wasn't fast, nor was its power great, but Thor hadn't dodged it. After the burst subsided, he was even somewhat weakened.
Landing from the air, Phineas slowly walked over to Thor, who had been blasted to the ground with his helmet fallen to the side. Because there were many Asgardians around, he didn't want Thor to lose face too much.
So he simply pointed his palm at him and said, "I won!"
"I haven't lost yet!"
Thor got up from the ground, covered in dust, and said defiantly, struggling to pick up his hammer to continue the fight.
But Finney didn't want to fight anymore. Looking at Thor's dirty, burnt blond hair, he threatened, "Give up, or I'll burn your hair!"
"You can't do that!"
Thor was instantly shocked, quickly taking a few steps back. Only then did he notice the damage to his hair from the fight with Finney, and his heart ached.
Between his hair and victory, Thor ultimately chose his precious hair. So, with a face full of resentment, he looked at Finney, whose palm was aimed at his hair, and said with difficulty in a low voice:
"You won!"
Hearing Thor concede, Finney breathed a sigh of relief. He first checked the system, confirmed he had gained experience, and then happily dispelled the 'Demon Possession'.
Without the armor's support, the lingering fatigue almost made him lose his balance, causing Thor to pause slightly, involuntarily asking, "You're out of strength too?"
"Almost!"
Finney sat down on the ground, casually summoning a 'Violet Chicken Roll' to recover, saying, "But if we were to fight again, I'd definitely last longer than you!"
"Impossible!"
Thor instantly flew into a rage. If he had known Finney was also at his limit, he would have pushed himself further. Now he felt a deep sense of regret.
"Believe it or not!"
Finney rolled his eyes. He wasn't lying; even if he couldn't hold on any longer, he still had a trump card up his sleeve. By simply wasting some time unleashing 'Zafkiel: Fourth Bullet,' he could revive at full strength!
The battle was over, and Thor's anger couldn't change the outcome. Seeing Finney devouring a 'Violet Chicken Wrap,' Thor angrily sat down and said,
"Give me one too!"
Finney glanced at Thor, who was so aggressive even while begging, but considering the experience he had just contributed, he didn't argue and casually summoned two 'Violet Chicken Wraps' and handed them to him.
The surrounding Asgardian crowd exchanged bewildered glances as the two suddenly sat down to eat chicken wraps.
"What are they doing?!"
"Is it over?" "
Who won?"
"It must be Mr. Hellscythe, didn't you see what he said to His Highness at the end?"
"Nonsense, His Highness Thor wouldn't lose!"
The surrounding people began to murmur amongst themselves. Sif and the Warriors Three, who were on good terms with Finney and Thor, exchanged glances and came to the arena together.
The battlefield was a gruesome sight. Besides the destruction caused by Finney's 'Explosion Magic,' Thor's lightning had amplified the carnage.
Sif quickly arrived on the field, first looking at the disheveled Thor with concern, then asking, "What happened to you guys?"
"I lost! He tricked me!"
Thor complained to Sif, frustrated. "He's exhausted too. I think I could have won if we had fought a little longer."
"That's just your imagination!"
Finney scoffed, then looked at Sif and the Warriors Three beside him, summoned a 'Violet Chicken Wrap,' and asked, "Want to try some?"
"Try some, it's delicious!"
Thor, who devoured a chicken wrap in a few bites, suggested to the curious four, then said to Finney, "Give me a few more!"
Finney summoned four for the four of them first, then rolled his eyes and summoned a few more for Thor.
He hadn't been seriously injured in the fight, and sitting down to eat the chicken wrap was just to recover his strength as quickly as possible. Thor, on the other hand, had been badly injured, but thanks to the strong physique of Asgardians and the healing properties of the chicken wrap, he recovered quickly.
The main character's damage output isn't as high anymore, so the ninth skill is an attack skill. ...
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