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"Hey guys, we can definitely beat him!"
"Yeah..."
"Attack them, my Djinn army!" Atma commanded his Djinn soldiers to strike.
"Guooor...."
"Be careful, everyone! We can now see the attacking Djinn and those protecting him. But stay alert — their power is still dangerous."
"Got it, Jay."
"Skill: Jayabaya's Prophecy, Activate! I managed to learn Atma's powers and his Djinns' abilities. I have to share this with the others — this information could help us win!"
"I never thought my vision skill would be this useful in uncovering a player's status. This gives a huge advantage to me and my party," I thought.
I discovered the abilities of all five of Atma's Djinns. I then relayed the information to my teammates.
"Roro! That Djinn with the massive hands has an extremely powerful punch. If it tries to hit you, dodge or create a water shield with your magic like when you made that bridge."
"Got it, Jay. Thanks for the tip. Magic Skill: Water Shield!"
Bruggg... (The Djinn struck Roro's water shield)
"Nice one, Roro. Solid shield."
"It's all thanks to you, Jay."
"Yusa! That tall, skinny Djinn has super speed. Its running power comes from its legs. Take away its ability to move!"
"Great info, Jay, thanks. In that case—take this, you lousy Djinn! Whirling Blade..."
Tsang.... (Yusa successfully sliced the Djinn's left leg with his skill)
"Nice hit, Yusa."
"Take that!"
"Hyahh, take this!" Roro launched an attack.
Slash... (Roro cut off both arms of the large-handed Djinn with her Trident)
"You're amazing, Roro."
"Awesome job, Roro!" Yusa cheered.
Yusa defeated the speed Djinn, and Roro disarmed the strong Djinn. Only three Djinns remain.
"Jay, watch out!" Roro shouted.
A winged Djinn flew toward me at jet speed, claws extended to kill.
I faced forward, gripping my sacred Trident, Wedha, preparing for impact.
"Looks like this one's after me. Fine, come and face my blade!"
The Djinn closed in. Yusa and Roro kept shouting warnings, but I stayed still, ready to strike.
"Tropic Slash! Haaa...."
Slash.... (The winged Djinn was cleaved in two)
I killed the flying Djinn. With the three attack-type Djinns down, only the support and healer Djinns remain.
Clap... Clap... Clap... (Applause)
"Impressive, Jay. Not only did you see through my status, but you also uncovered my Djinns' abilities. What an incredible skill!"
"Thanks for the compliment. Now we'll finish this."
"Haha, don't get ahead of yourselves. My Djinns aren't truly dead. Once they recover, I can summon them again. And don't forget—I still have two Djinns left. Djinns! Lend me your strength!"
Atma fused with the remaining Djinns.
I realized his earlier strength came from the five Djinns. With three of them defeated, he shouldn't be able to punch hard, run fast, or fly anymore.
"He merged with them?!" Roro was shocked.
"That's the same power he used earlier to nearly wipe us out."
"Jay, what powers do the remaining Djinns have?"
"Shield (Tank), and Healer. And he still hasn't used his sacred weapon yet."
"This is insane. Just how powerful is he?" Yusa said, frustrated.
We stayed cautious. Even with the knowledge of his abilities, we couldn't afford to be careless.
"Alright, I'm ready. Come at me with everything you've got!" Atma sneered.
"Still arrogant even when cornered," Yusa muttered.
"You're right," Roro added.
"Alright guys, let's attack him with all we've got!" I shouted.
"Yeah!" (They nodded)
"Haaa...."
"Hyahhh...."
We rushed him from all sides, slashing with our sacred weapons. Blow after blow, we showed no mercy.
But nothing worked. His body was like stone. Not even our sacred weapons could hurt him. Atma was just too powerful.
"His body's too tough! How do we beat him?"
"Yeah, even with the Shield Djinn, I didn't think his defense would be this insane."
"Hahaha, and I was even holding back. Now it's my turn. Magic Skill: Full Potential, Activate!" Atma launched his attack.
Brukk... (Atma punched Yusa)
"Akhhh..." Yusa groaned in pain.
"Yusa! Even without his punch Djinn, he's still dangerous!"
"Jay, behind you!" Roro warned.
"He's fast!?" I turned quickly—Atma was already behind me.
Brukk...
I managed to block his punch. His strength and speed were reduced, but I was still overwhelmed.
"I need to buy time. He's used too much mana already," I thought.
"Saaa... Haaa... Take this, Jay! Hahahaha..." Atma kept throwing punches.
"Ughhh... I have to endure this." I blocked all his strikes.
Barely hanging on, I was almost defeated—but Roro saved me. She leapt in, slashing with her trident. Atma dodged, but I got a chance to escape.
"Roro, how's Yusa?"
"He's unconscious, but not critical."
"Thank goodness. And thank you for saving me."
"No problem, Jay. We must defeat him."
"Yeah, you're right."
"Stop chatting during battle! I'm not done yet!" Atma charged.
"Careful Jay, he's coming!"
"Feel my punch!"
"Ughhhh..." I blocked again.
Atma kept attacking. I was lucky to have Roro by my side. We worked together to hold him off. He was clearly running low on mana.
Tsang... Tsang...
Bruggg... Bruggg...
"Huff..." I caught my breath.
"You're starting to tire, Atma."
"Haha, I haven't lost yet! My remaining mana's enough to finish you!"
"Can you still fight, Roro?"
"Honestly, Jay, my mana's nearly gone. But I'll keep going."
"You don't have to. Let me handle him. This duel ends here — and I will win!"
"But Jay—"
"Don't worry, I'm strong!" I gripped Trident Wedha tightly.
"Let's end this, Jay!" Atma charged.
"Yeah, let's finish it!" I charged too.
"Haaaa....."
"Haaaa....."
We clashed. Strike after strike. Blood spilled from both of us, but we fought on.
Braggg... Bruggg... Braggg... Bruggg... (Atma kept punching me)
"Arghhh, Tcuhhh..." I coughed up blood.
"Hahaha, I told you—I'm going to win!" Atma laughed.
"No! I'm the one who will win, Atmaaa!"
I counterattacked when he least expected it. His overconfidence left him open.
Swurrr... (Blood sprayed)
"Aghhtt, damn you, Jay!"
"Haha, how's that, Atma? I win, right?"
I drove my trident into his left shoulder. Blood poured from the wound.
"I figured it out. The longer you use your Djinns' power, the more mana you drain. And now... you're out of time."
"Cough cough (blood)"
"You can't fight either. In your state, I could kill you even without mana. Heal!" Atma used his last bit of mana to heal his wound.
He recovered but his Djinn powers vanished.
I collapsed in front of Atma, unable to stand or fight.
Atma walked toward me, ready to finish me off. I was helpless.
"Oh no, I have to help Jay. Erghh, but I'm out of mana. I've used too much magic already. But if I don't help him..."
"I hope you have some last words, Jay?"
"Haha... This was a good fight."
"Yeah, I enjoyed it too. Now die!"
"Jay!" someone yelled.
Shyuung... Jleb... (A weapon flew and stabbed Atma's hand)
Just as he was about to kill me, a flying weapon struck his hand. Blood gushed from the wound.
"Aghh! Who dares attack me?! I'll kill you!"
"Loka, Bima..." I was overwhelmed with joy. Loka and Bima had arrived.
"Big sis Loka!" Roro was relieved too.
"Back off from my friend!" Bima charged.
Bruggg... (Bima punched Atma in the face)
Loka and Bima rushed to help. Bima's punch sent Atma flying. They ran to me.
"Jay, are you okay?"
"Are you kidding, Bima? I look like this and you're asking if I'm okay?" I joked, trying to ease the mood.
"Haha, sorry I'm late. Glad you're still breathing. Now rest—I'll finish this."
"Thanks, Bima."
"Big sis, are Roro and Yusa alright?"
"Yes, they're just exhausted. I've given them first aid."
"Great. Please watch over them—and Jay too. I'll handle him!"
"Got it, Bima. Be careful—he's no pushover. He did this to three of you."
"I will. I'll make him pay for what he did!"
Bima approached the weakened Atma. He looked furious.
"So you're the one who hurt my friends?"
"Bima, huh? Looks like you're stronger than Jay."
"Not to brag... but I am the strongest in our party."
"Haha, fine then. Let's finish this. Ugh..."
"Looks like you've reached your limit. I won't even need my sacred weapon. My fists will do."
"How dare you underestimate me! Begone—"
"Come on then, take another hit to the face!"
Brugg... Brug... Brug...
Bima landed several punches. He dodged everything and kept hitting Atma hard.
"I almost feel bad. But hurt my friends and this is what you get. Understand!?"
Brug.. Brug... Brug...
"Ughh, you're strong. Too bad I'm out of mana. I can't fight at full strength."
"So? Want to keep going? I'll stop if you admit defeat."
"Haha, alright. I surrender. But next time, I won't lose. Remember that!"
"Interesting. But I'll only get stronger too. Count on it."
"Haha, I'll wait for you all in the Trowulan Dungeon. Until then..."
Bima forced Atma to retreat. With no mana left, Atma used his magic to flee and vanished.
To be continued