MMORPG: Rebirth of the Shadow Mage

175 The Strength (6)

As they tumbled down to the ground, Ava heard a grunt escape from Leo’s lips. Reacting quickly, she grabbed his arms and held them firmly against the earth, ensuring that he couldn’t strike her with his blades.

‘Got him!’

Ava sensed Leo beginning to resist, his hands attempting to free themselves from her grip. Since Leo and Ava were mages their strength attribute wasn’t the best. Even though Leo was an Ancient Bone Dragon, Ava had the strength of a Lv. 40 player, which allowed her to pin Leo to the ground.

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Since Ava was on top of Leo, she could feel the rise and fall of Leo’s chest beneath her as he let out a low growl. His muscles tensed under her grasp, but she held firm, not wanting to give him any opportunity to break free.

“Did you just growl?!”

Ava attempted to tease the subdued beast, but all she received in response were a series of incomprehensible growls and mumbled words. She couldn’t quite make out what Leo was saying, but she could sense the frustration and annoyance in his tone.

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Leo continued to struggle, his piercing purple eyes glaring at Ava with an intensity that could have killed if looks could truly do so. However, Ava remained unperturbed, a small smile playing on her lips as she looked into his narrow, slit-like eyes. She couldn’t help but examine his emotions, searching for any hint of shyness or human emotions, all while maintaining her hold over him. Her own bright blue eyes shimmered like ocean pools, reflecting the confidence she felt in that moment.

.....

Her silver hair, decorated with a delicate ‘Bony Ribbon’, fell down onto Leo’s neck, the strands tickling his skin and releasing the subtle scent of fresh rain. Despite their physical struggle, the fragrant aroma served as some kind of drug for Leo, which made him trash around even harder.

Ava tried to think of a way to calm him down, but he seemed to be getting more and more agitated with every passing second. His purple eyes darted around the dark alley, avoiding direct contact with her gaze, and his entire body tensed up in resistance. Ava could feel the powerful muscles of his abdomen tensing and flexing beneath her, which made her feel slightly shy and self-conscious.

‘Just don’t think about it, don’t think about it!’

Ava couldn’t help but feel a newfound confidence within her. The delicate ‘Bony Ribbon’ really seemed to be imbuing her with a sense of strength and power she had never felt before.

It was a feeling that both exhilarated and unnerved her, as it made her more daring than usual. Although she couldn’t say she preferred this new version of herself, there was no denying that it was exciting and invigorating in its own way.

Previously, she would never have dreamt of teasing Leo while he was in such a maddened state before, but now it seemed like a fun and strangely addicting activity. She observed as his eyes darted around, trying to avoid locking gazes with her.

‘I wonder if he understands what I’m saying...’

Ava suddenly felt an idea form in her mind, causing her cheeks to flush with a rosy hue. She couldn’t help but lick her lips, her bright blue eyes sparkling with mischievousness as she contemplated her next move. As she locked eyes with Leo, she could see slight uncertainty growing within his eyes.

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Ava lowered her head towards Leo’s masked face, he let out a muffled groan, his purple eyes growing wide with strange wariness. Despite the heat of the moment, Ava’s cheeks grew even brighter, making even the beast pale underneath the mask.

As she got closer, Leo could feel her hot breath on his neck, his muffled growl barely audible in the cramped alley. Ava could sense that Leo’s resistance was weakening, and she was enjoying every moment of it. With a sly grin, she continued to lean towards him, putting her lips close to his ear.

“Be a good boy and relax or else I might continue where we left of last time in hell~”

Ava felt the tension in Leo’s muscles peak and then suddenly relax, as if he had blacked out for a moment. She could sense the exhaustion in his body, and she herself was feeling the strain from the continuous struggle for power. But as she had hoped, her words seemed to have a calming effect on him, bringing him back to the present moment and making him more self-aware of the situation. Ava’s arms were sore, but she was determined to keep holding him down until she was sure that he had regained his composure.

She could feel her cheeks burning with embarrassment, and she didn’t want to show her face to Leo in such a state. Instead, she chose to stay leaning close to his face, her silver hair covering her expression. She knew that her face was as red as a tomato, and the thought of Leo seeing her like this made her feel even more self-conscious.

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Leo’s chest vibrated as he let out another growl, bringing Ava back to reality and causing her to distance her face from his neck. She peered into his bestial eyes and noticed another emotion swirling within them – greed. It made her uneasy, knowing that Leo could turn on her at any moment if he felt that she was withholding something from him. She tried to keep her cool, meeting his gaze with a calm expression, but she couldn’t help the feeling of unease that was growing inside her. Leo’s eyes were locked onto hers, and she knew that he was searching for something, but she couldn’t tell what it was.

Without warning, Leo exploded in power, his legs kicking the ground and causing them to exchange positions in a split second. Suddenly, Leo was hovering above her, while Ava found herself pressed against the ground. She could feel his hot breath on her face and the intensity of his gaze as he looked down at her.

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Leo let out a fierce growl, and his eyes seemed to shine in the darkness, making him look even more intimidating and wild. Ava could see the predatory glint in his eyes, and she knew that she was in serious trouble.

Zziinngg...

Ava’s instincts kicked in, and she summoned a lightning bolt in her palm. Leo’s purple eyes widened in surprise for a second before the lightning bolt struck his side, electrocuting him and stunning him.

She quickly took advantage of the situation and pushed him away, gaining some distance from the dangerous beast. She could see that he was struggling to get up, and she knew that she had to act fast before he could recover.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Ava cast ‘Lightning Step’ and appeared right before Leo’s face, catching him off-guard. She used one of her wings to smash him against the wall with great force, breaking one of his bone blades in the process. The impact made the entire alley shake, and Leo let out a roar of pain.

Ava’s heart raced with fear and concern as she saw Leo’s body crumple against the wall. She didn’t want to hurt him, even in self-defense, but the adrenaline and shock of the situation had taken over her body. As she stood there, catching her breath, she noticed that Leo was beginning to stir. His breathing was shallow and uneven.

Ava tensed as she approached Leo, her steps cautious yet deliberate. She couldn’t help but feel a twinge of excitement as she remembered the feel of his body pinning hers to the ground. The realization made her blush, but she shook it off and focused on the task at hand.

As she got closer, Leo’s eyes seemed to flicker with a hint of recognition. Maybe he remembered the jolt of electricity that she had sent his way just moments before. But now, as she stood before him, he seemed to be more relaxed, and Ava took that as a good sign.

Her mischievous smile returned to her face as she leaned in closer, whispering in his ear.

“You know, Leo, you might have a better time if you just let me win...”

She could feel the vibrations of his growl as he tensed up again, but she didn’t back away. Instead, she continued.

“Or maybe you’d prefer it if we continued where we left off earlier?”

Ava felt her cheeks redden as she spoke the words, but she wrote it off as an attempt to help Leo wake up from his state.

***

Leo stared into the darkness with a blank expression, trying to quell the rage boiling inside him.

“...”

He kept quiet, ignoring the sounds and the sight of what was happening outside his consciousness. He didn’t know how he managed to enter the maddened state once again and how did the ego that was supposed to be an only one time thing took over, but it was very worrisome and unexpected.

“I’m so fucked...”

Leo buried his face in his palms, trying to ignore Ava teasing his Ego that was quite literally lusting after her. He watched as his Ego suddenly pinned her to the ground and bit his lips till they started bleeding.

“Please! Allow me to regain control over my body!”

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