Step~ x4
A rhythmic sound of steps resounded as Karna emerged from the tempest unscathed, his shadow-infused armor shimmering with ethereal energy as he strode forward with unwavering resolve. The elemental fury of Ariel's attack had failed to break through his defenses, a testament to the divine power coursing through his veins.
Ariel's eyes widened in astonishment as she beheld Karna's unyielding form, her celestial senses keenly attuned to the ebb and flow of the battle. Though she had unleashed the full force of her elemental might, Karna remained steadfast, his determination unshakeable in the face of adversity.
"You are a formidable opponent, Karna," Ariel remarked, her voice tinged with admiration. "But do not think that victory comes easily. I will push you to your limits and beyond."
Karna nodded, a fierce glint in his eyes as he faced Ariel once more. "And I welcome the challenge, Ariel. But just tell me this wasn't your full strength?"
Ariel's lips curled into a smile, her celestial aura shimmering with a newfound intensity. "You have yet to see the full extent of my power, Karna," she replied, her voice echoing with celestial resonance. "Prepare yourself, for I shall unleash the might of the 31st floor upon you."
With those words, Ariel's wings unfurled to their full span, radiating with ethereal energy as she summoned forth the celestial forces under her command. The very air crackled with anticipation as she prepared to unleash her true strength upon Karna, the mortal king of Anga.
Karna braced himself, his senses ablaze as he prepared to face Ariel's full power. Though he had faced countless trials and battles throughout his life, he knew that the challenge posed by Ariel would test him like never before.
As Ariel's celestial energy surged around her, she raised her hands to the heavens, channeling the power of the 31st floor into a devastating display of divine might. The very fabric of reality seemed to tremble as she invoked the elemental forces of nature, weaving them into a cataclysmic storm of celestial power.
"Behold the true power of the 31st floor, Karna," Ariel declared, her voice resounding with celestial authority. "Elemental Fury: Celestial Convergence!"
With a sweeping motion of her wings, Ariel unleashed the full force of her elemental fury, sending a torrent of wind, fire, earth, and water hurtling toward Karna with the fury of a celestial tempest.
The very ground quaked beneath the onslaught of her power, the air crackling with celestial energy as the forces of nature converged upon their battlefield.
Karna's eyes widened as he beheld the celestial storm unleashed by Ariel, his senses overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of her power. Though he knew that he faced a formidable opponent, he refused to back down, his resolve unwavering in the face of adversity.
But a smile made its way across Karna's lips, "Not enough~," While lifting his right hand with the index finger in the direction of the sky.
"Shadow Infusion: Dark Solar Eclipse~"
At the tip of Karna's finger, a dark sun formed, its black flames burning with an intensity that rivaled the brightness of a thousand suns. With a flick of his wrist, Karna unleashed the dark solar eclipse, sending it hurtling toward Ariel with unstoppable force.
Ariel's eyes widened in astonishment as she beheld the dark solar eclipse, its otherworldly energy eclipsing the very light of the celestial realm. Though she attempted to evade the attack, its gravitational pull was too great, drawing her inexorably toward its dark core.
With a mighty roar, Karna unleashed the full force of the dark solar eclipse, engulfing Ariel in a maelstrom of celestial darkness. The very fabric of reality seemed to warp and twist around them as the dark energies of the eclipse consumed everything in their path.
This means Ariel is dead...
As the darkness of the eclipse dissipated, revealing the celestial throne room once more, Karna stood amidst the aftermath of the battle, his breath heavy and his body tingling with the remnants of celestial energy. The echoes of his victory reverberated through the grand expanse, a testament to his skill and determination.
A sense of solemnity settled over Karna as he gazed upon the fallen form of Ariel, the guardian of the 31st floor. Though he harbored no ill will toward her, he understood the necessity of their battle and the sacrifices that had been made in the pursuit of enlightenment.
With a sense of reverence, Karna knelt beside Ariel's motionless form, his heart heavy with respect for the fallen guardian. Though their paths had crossed only briefly, he felt a deep sense of kinship with her—a connection forged through the trials they had faced together.
"Rest in peace, Ariel," Karna murmured, his voice a solemn whisper as he bowed his head in tribute. "Your guidance and wisdom will be remembered, as will the sacrifice you made in the name of enlightenment."
"Please don't be in such a hurry to depart, Karna," a voice echoed through the celestial throne room, soft yet filled with warmth and compassion. Karna looked up to see Ariel, her form radiant with celestial light as she gazed upon him with gentle eyes.
Karna's eyes widened in astonishment as he beheld Ariel's ethereal form, his heart filled with a mixture of awe and wonder. "Ariel, you're..."
"Tower did it, And yes I died from that attack of yours~ now hurry up and use that scroll to learn the Master-Servant Contract Skill," Ariel interrupted, a playful smile playing on her lips.
"Okay..."
An ancient scroll with runes inscribed on its weathered surface materialized before Karna, its mystical energies pulsating with celestial power. With a sense of reverence, Karna reached out and grasped the scroll, feeling the ancient knowledge contained within it resonate with his soul.
[Does the host want to learn Master and Servant Contract Skill?]
The system panel appeared before Karna, awaiting his response. With a sense of determination, Karna nodded and confirmed his decision to learn the Master and Servant Contract Skill.
As he did so, the scroll turned into mots of light that flowed into Karna's mind, embedding the ancient knowledge of the ritual within his consciousness.
With newfound understanding, Karna stood and faced Ariel, his eyes alight with determination. "I have learned the Master and Servant Contract Skill."
"Great, Now do the contract on me."
Karna nodded, understanding the significance of what he was about to undertake. With a solemn expression, With a wave of his hand, and sacred chants a circle of celestial runes appeared around Ariel's form, glowing with ethereal energy as he performed the Master and Servant Contract. The ancient incantations flowed from his lips, weaving a bond of servitude between himself and the fallen guardian of the 31st floor.
"Do you Ariel, Lioness of God, Angel of nature elements, accept the role of my servant and ally, bound by the bonds of master and servant for eternity?"
Ariel's celestial form shimmered with celestial light as she gazed upon Karna with warmth and reverence. "I, Ariel, Guardian of the 31st floor, do solemnly accept the role of your servant and ally, bound by the bonds of master and servant for eternity."
With those words, A sacred circle appeared on the back of Karna's hand which Ariel would need to kiss to perform the "Kiss of Devotion", which would establish the unbreakable bond between master and servant.
Karna extended his hand, offering the back of it to Ariel, who approached with a sense of solemnity and reverence. With a gentle touch, Ariel pressed her lips to the sacred circle, sealing the bond between master and servant with the "Kiss of Devotion."
A collar-like tattoo formed around Ariel's neck with a violet-blue heart on the front side, The color of the collar signifies the trust and loyalty of the servant towards her master.
Blue is the lowest and basic, which represents the low trust that a servant has toward their Master.
Violet-Blue is the second stage and color that the collar turns, representing their growth in trust in their Master.
The second highest is Violet-Red the third stage and color that the collar turns, indicating a deeper level of trust and loyalty towards the master.
The highest maximum limit of the Master-Servant Contract is Crimson Red, which a Master and Servant could reach the Master-Servant Vow.
With the Master and Servant Contract sealed, Karna and Ariel stood as master and servant, bound by the unbreakable bonds of loyalty and trust. As the celestial energies of the contract surged between them, Karna felt a sense of empowerment wash over him, knowing that he now had a powerful ally at his side.
"Thank you, Ariel," Karna spoke, his voice filled with gratitude as he regarded his new servant with warmth and respect. "I am honored to have you by my side."
Ariel smiled, her celestial aura shimmering with newfound vitality as she returned Karna's gaze. "The honor is mine, Master Karna," she replied, her voice resonating with celestial grace.