The Rise Of The Ero Masseuse System - Chapter 44

 

With a loud thud, the Milez’s large body fell to the ground, creating a cloud of dust in the process.

Seeing that the Milez no longer moves, I retract my outstretched hand.

” It’s dead, right?”

Using my new and improved ‘vision’ I had obtained from using my newest Skill, I was able to fully grasp the Milez’s every ‘weak point’.

From every angle. Every nook and cranny. Even if the Milez were to know what was happening, it can never hide his weakness from me.

As a result, I was able to notice.

Whats is that? There was like a ‘sphere’ a ‘nexus’ a ‘black spot’ where all the pink light that runs throughout the Milez’s body like tiny streams seems to branch out from.

From the moment I saw it, I instinctively understood. That is the Milez’s ‘center’, where everything in its entire body originates from and can be controlled. My Skill is telling me it is so.

If I can destroy that this battle is over.

An immobilized body. There was nothing the Milez could do.

Its end came way too quickly. I don’t even experience a sense of winning.

But there is no mistake that I am the overall victor.

“Whew”

While I had not moved for all that long during the battle, using short quick bursts to move quickly from point to point, I was far more exhausted than I expected.

I couldn’t help but allow my tight muscles to relax slightly.

However, no matter what, I never fully let my guard down. It is not over yet. There is still one left.

“Oh, yeah. I have to check.”

A fleeting thought passed through my mind as I reminded myself of something important. With just a thought, I opened my System Window once again.

“‘184’, huh. This is bad I used way too much.”

Displaying on the System Window, my continuously decreasing points were shown in all their glory. 184183182 the countdown is merciless. As long as I don’t deactivate [Ero Massage Kyusho Jitsu (H)] this situation will never change.

More than half of my currently accumulated points were used up in my battle with the Milez.

There is no mistake. I had been way too wasteful in my battle just now. In spite of myself, I repeatedly used [Release Palm] more than it was necessary.

In hindsight, I should have never have used [Release Palm] as much as I did. Even if I wanted to immobilize the Milez, one or two legs would have probably been enough. As long as I did that much, aiming for the Milez’s ‘core’ would’ve been easy enough for me to claim victory.

At this point, I don’t even know if I even have enough for the final battle.

The amount of point that I have is literally my ‘lifeline’. Once it hits zero to claim victory once again is impossible.

Realizing this undeniable truth, my slightly relaxed fist tighten up once again.

I was too careless. Even though I had obtained ‘power’ that could have easily coasted me through my predicament. Due to my inexperience, the ‘air of danger; that had only just dispersed around me gathered again once more.

Situations like mine are not something new in this day and age. Young and nave System Users, thinking that the ‘Powerful Skill’ they had just obtained can easily mop the floor of any opponent they face, quickly learned that such things are not the case.

It is a universal truth in this world that no matter how strong a ‘weapon’ a person obtains it means nothing if they are unable to use it well.

If Skills have a ‘Proficiency Progress Bar’ like in certain games, there is no mistake the progress level of my [Ero Massage Kyusho Jitsu (H)] would be no more than 1%.

If I had more time to understand my Skill

It is too late to regret things now.

When shit hits the fan, ‘real-life’ waits for no one.

I’m going to make do with what I can.

“Kyaaaaaah~~~~!!!”

Just as I renewed my resolve, an ear-piercing scream shook the air.

“!? This voiceKate!”

Kate, who should be currently running around the city as a decoy for the second Milez, has raised a scream indicating that something must have happened to her.

What happened. Did Kate’s exhausted body from using all of her MP finally reached her limit?

I cannot stay here! Kate and the other Milez had long since disappeared from my vision, but using Kate’s scream as a guide I know exactly where they had run off to.

Can I make it in time?

“Kate, please hold on. I’m coming right now!”

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Kate’s POV:

“Haa haa haa.”

This is getting tough.

With every breathe that I take, it as though my lungs are lit on fire. My muscles are also screaming from each exertion.

The exhaustion I have felt from using all of my MP is taking much of a toll on me than I had thought. I don’t know how much more of this I can take.

But I have to hold on. Dan is counting on me to distract it. I can’t allow myself to fall here!

“Haa haa haa.!!?”

Using all of my might, I immediately jumped to the side.

From where I had stood a mere seconds ago, a large leg reminiscent of an armored bug slammed down creating a huge cloud of dust.

Coming out of the newly created dust storm, the large body of the ‘Invader’ moved unimpeded by the various obstacles in its path.

“Haa haa haa”

That ‘Invader’, ‘Milez’ I think it is called, everything and anything that are in its way are getting destroyed.

Even if I were to run into a building to avoid it, only a future of me buried in rubble awaits.

I have to keep running away, no matter what.

“Haa haa haangh!!”

Ah, shit my vision…. it is getting blurry. I had finally reached the point of running so hard that I am not getting enough oxygen for my brain.

“Ah.”

At the worst possible time, I had noticed too late that the Milez once again jumps into the air. Despite its extremely heavy appearance, the Milez is capable jump through the air at ridiculous heights.

I have to get out of the way. Right now!

But my body is unable to move as I want it to.

Using the last reserves of my strength, I tried to move out of the Milez’s range.

Unfortunately, it seems it wasn’t enough.

“Kyaaaaaaaah!!”

With a sound akin to a small explosion, the Milez’s landing created a shockwave that sent me flying into the air.

“Ah gghh gah!!”

Falling onto the ground hard, the remaining amount of air I had left in my body was immediately expelled.

“Kgh.s-so it hurts!!”

Probably cause of how I landed, I sustained various cuts and bruises all over my body.

“I-Imove I got to!”

I can’t stay here. I have to move. If I don’t.!!?

*Boom*

“SKREEEE!!”

“Ah.”

Having just picked myself from off the ground, I turned around only to find the disgusting face of the Milez from in front of mine.

Vomit inducing multi-colored compound eyes. Sharp mandibles three times the size of my head. A mouth with razor-sharp teeth reminiscent of a blender.

I can feel its breath as it towers over my hunched over body.

“”

My body was unable to move. Even though I want to run from here as fast as I can, my limbs don’t even as much as twitch.

Eh? Am I going to die? At this timing?

Realizing instinctively of my coming death, memories of my past seemed to sprout from inside of me. Is this the so-called ‘life flashing before my eyes’ I heard so much about before in stories?

All the fun times that I had. The bad things that have happened to me. The warmth of my family. The people I have met. Dad. Mom. Tamaki. Lexi. Even Tony…

And finally… Dan.

While it had seemed as though my memories went for a long time, everything happened in mere seconds of time.

The Milez has not yet even moved a single muscle.

Since remembering so many things I did in my life, even things I thought I forgot, an uncontrollable feeling of regret began to fill up inside of me.

I shouldn’t have made him stay with me at that time. I should have politely decline Dan to go on the date. Maybe we would never have to experience it. I should’ve guided everyone faster. We could’ve avoided everything if we did.

I don’t want to die.

That’s right! Of course, I want to live. There is no way I want to die.

I might have put on a brave face and offered myself up to help Dan, but I am merely only a highschool girl. I have not steeled myself enough to sacrifice myself without a cause.

At first, it was for Dan. He offered to distract both Milezs so that both I and the girl I saved can get away. He made himself take an option that could only have ended in his death.

I didn’t want that. That was why I offered to become a decoy instead. I never want to have to live a life knowing that I left Dan to die. If it’s going to be that way, I rather offer my own life.

However, it was at that time Dan made a new option. If he is successful, maybe he can make us both come back alive!

That’s why I tried so hard. That’s why I kept distracting one of the Milez’s the best I can. All for Dan can come back with his victory.

It has been this long. Dan might have already won his bet. I just had to last long enough for him to come back.

Last long enough.

Once again, the Milez finally began to make its move. Seeing it countless times, again and again, the Milez raised one of its legs into position. The longer I look at it, the more the leg looks more like a guillotine that is aimed at my head.

It’s over.

Dan. I wished you could have saved me

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“It’s dangerous!!!”

“!?”

Just moments before the Milez threw down its legs, someone out of nowhere charge straight into me pulling me away from where I stand in the process.

*Boom*

Completely missing its target, the Milez could only swing its leg onto the empty ground.

Having saved me from instant death, the two of us tumbled onto the ground worsening wounds in the process. But I am undeniably still alive.

Dan?

I looked at my supposed savior immediately. However, the person that saved me wasn’t one I expected.

“You are!?”

There is no mistake. This person was the girl I had saved from being Milez’s first casualty. But this time something about her was a little different.

It was the girl who had her hood on the entire time. Due to the fall we did had. her hood fell off of her head as a result.

“….!”

Vibrant green hair. Equally vibrant green eyes. From the sides of her head, long pointed ears poked out. A slender body frame reminiscent of a fairy found in fairytales.

But stood out to me the most was her ethereal beauty. A beauty that not just anyone Earth could compare.

This is the first time I had seen one this up close.

An Elf.

A foreigner from the Otherworld: Arrynna.

I knew that there were Elves that were attending Raeparth’s Academy. I even had a chance to get a glance at some of them from afar. But due to their tendency to keep within their group, I never had the chance to talk to them.

To get my first chance at a time like this.

” Ah! Why are you still here!? Didn’t we allow you enough time to run? Why did you come back!?”

Breaking out from my initial daze, I was suddenly reminded of the situation. This Elf woman should not be here. I for sure thought we left her to go to the nearest shelter.

“That I cannot do.”

“Why?”

“To my life savior, it would be against my Oath to have not repaid them back. Knowing that you and your friend will be going onto a path of certain death, that is something I cannot allow.”

“”

I had been struck speechless from her words. From looking at the Elf girl’s expression, I can understand that she is serious with her words.

I already know. If it not for her timely rescue, I would not have lived to see the day. That’s why I am having trouble knowing what to say to her. While I am grateful, I also don’t want someone who would help a total stranger die in this situation.

Just as I was going to open my mouth, it seems time is up.

“SKREEEE!!”

Seemingly angry that its prey had once again escaped from its’ grasp, the Milez screams its frustration as it charges directly to where we are.

“!! It’s coming! Quickly run away!”

“I refuse! I will not allow my savior to die here!”

While saying strong words as she stood between me and the Milez, it did not escape my notice that the Elf girl’s legs are seen shaking in fear.

Kuh~! If only I still had MP, I can do something. I cannot allow her to die for me no matter what!

As soon as the Milez arrived directly in front of the Elf girl, the situation changed once again.

A new arrival appeared to stand in between the Milez and the Elf girl.

“You did a good job. I saw what you did. Now just leave everything to me.”

“Dan!!”

“You are~!?”

Dan has returned! This can only mean one thing: Dan has won!

Dan actually did it! While I did say I believed in him, it didn’t stop me from feeling just relief in seeing him here.

However is Dan really okay?

There doesn’t seem to be any obvious wounds on him. It is obvious that Dan is currently exhausted from the way he is breathing probably from the running he did to get here.

But, somehow there is something different about Dan…

Is he angry?

“SKREEE!!!”

The anger expressed from the Milez’s scream was so palpable it can be felt in the air. Having not been thwarted once but twice in a few short moments. The Milez’s ability to withstand insult has since run thin a long time ago.

“No! Dan!”

With his back turned towards me, all I could see was Dan’s back as he stands fearlessly in front of the coming threat.

Even if Dan has successfully taken down a Milez, it’s too dangerous for him to take such an attack head-on like that.

Dan, please! Get out of the way.

It was as though I was seeing all of this in slow motion.

The Milez raises it’s upper body, using both of its front legs to attack. It is easily imagined what kind of distruction such an attack will cause from just comparing to its single leg attacks from before.

Dan, on the other hand, merely pulled his right hand back as fell into a stance. He merely stands still as waits for the Milez to come closer.

Everything will end after their attacks, That is what my intuition is telling me.

A momentary pause.

And then everything moved at once.

“SCKRAAAAW!!!”

“[Ultimate: Massage Dim Mak]!!!!”

*BOOOOOOOM~!!!*

A giant windstorm exploded out with both Dan and the Milez as its center.

I could not help but close my eyes. What happened? Who won?

The windstorm finally ended a few seconds later.

Wary of what I was about to see, I slowly opened my eyes.

As soon as I opened them, my eyes actually opened even wider trying hard to take in what I am seeing right now.

There is Dan. Safe and sound. Not a single scratch on him as he stands unmoving from the same spot.

The Milez however what in the world happened to it.

All over the Milez’s body, not a single part of it was untouched.

Holes the size of fingers peppered all over the Milez’s armored body.

It’s compound eyes that had struck fear into my heart from seeing it up close, crushed to pieces.

The mutilated body of the Milez fell slowly onto the ground. Green blood could be seen spewing from all over its body.

Dan who had been standing still the entire time finally turned around.

With a sheepish grin as one would make if they did something wrong as a child, Dan opened his mouth to speak.

“Sorry I was late.”