HBWnovel Chapter 23: The battle with the black dragon
Chapter 23: The battle with the black dragon
Chapter 23: The battle with the black dragon
The black dragon's mocking voice echoed through Akun's mind as it accused him of hypocrisy. "Seeking justice, huh? What difference is there between that and revenge?" it taunted.
Akun paused, reflecting on the dragon's words. It was true, in a way. Revenge and justice seemed to walk a fine line, and he understood the irony in his claim. But deep down, he knew there was a fundamental difference.
"I admit it may seem similar," Akun replied, "but revenge is driven by hatred and the desire to cause pain to those who wronged you. It's a dark path that consumes your soul and leaves nothing but bitterness behind."
"Justice, on the other hand," he continued, "is about holding others accountable for their actions, about ensuring that those who harm others face consequences for their deeds. It's about protecting the innocent and standing up for what's right."
The dragon let out a low growl, its dark eyes scrutinizing Akun. "You claim to seek justice, but aren't you still driven by anger and the need for retribution?" it sneered.
Akun took a moment to reflect on his emotions. He couldn't deny that anger still smoldered within him, but he knew that he had to rise above it. "I won't deny that I feel anger," he said, "but it's not the driving force behind seeking justice. I've learned that true strength comes from overcoming that anger and using it to fuel positive change."
The black dragon's rage roared through the room as it confronted Akun's decision. "You fool!" it yelled, its voice shaking the very foundations of the illusion. "You've squandered your chance for revenge! Justice is a weak and futile path!"
Akun remained calm, despite the dragon's anger. "I'm not falling for your tricks," he replied firmly. "You wanted me to succumb to revenge, to be consumed by hatred and darkness. But I refuse to let you manipulate my mind. I'll choose my own path."
The dragon's eyes blazed with fury. "You will regret this!" it hissed, its massive wings unfurling as it prepared for battle. "If you won't embrace the darkness, then you will face my wrath!"
Akun's expression hardened as he braced himself for the confrontation. "Bring it on," he said.
With a swift punch, the dragon shattered the barrier and sent Akun flying across the room, slamming into a wall. Akun struggled to get up, but the dragon was relentless, delivering blow after blow.
"Look at you, trying to play the hero," the dragon scoffed, his voice filled with contempt. "You're just a fool chasing after some foolish notion. You can't even stand up to your own classmates, let alone someone like me!"
As Akun struggled to get back up, the dragon towered over him, his eyes filled with malice. "You're weak, Akun, and you always will be. No amount of power or justice can change that!"
As Akun found himself in a tough spot, he desperately called out to the Endless Evolution system, seeking a way to turn the tables in his favor.
[Access Denied!!]
[System functions currently unavailable. You are trapped within an illusion. Illusionary environments prevent external interaction.]
Disheartened for a moment, Akun's face suddenly lit up with a cunning smile. "Wait a minute," he said to himself. "If this is all an illusion, then none of it is real. It's like being inside a dream!" His mind raced with newfound hope and determination.
"I'm not actually getting hurt," Akun whispered to himself, his voice growing more confident. "This is all in my head, just like a lucid dream. And in a lucid dream, I am in control"
As the black dragon raised his fist for another devastating blow, Akun's eyes glinted with determination. In a swift and unexpected move, he caught the dragon's punch with his bare hand, surprising both himself and his opponent.
Akun's face broke into a sinister smile, his earlier pain now replaced with a newfound confidence. He spoke with a hint of amusement in his voice, "Did you enjoy yourself? Well, it's a shame, because your little fun time ends right now!"