LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Breaking the Balance
Chapter 9: Breaking the Balance
The battlefield was a storm of chaos. Blades clashed, magic exploded, and bodies fell. The once-serene Forest of Beasts had turned into a war zone, where only the strong would survive.
Jin moved through the carnage like a ghost, dodging attacks, countering with brutal precision, and copying skills as he fought.
> [Trial Time Remaining: 4 Hours]
[Surviving Players: 1,312,897]
Another 400,000 players had been eliminated in just two hours.
Aerin and Raven were still locked in their deadly dance, their daggers flashing through the air like streaks of light.
Darius Bloodfang wiped the blood from his mouth, his battle axe crackling with energy. "You're strong, Jin. But this fight isn't over."
Jin smirked. "Then let's finish it."
But before they could resume, a massive shockwave erupted across the battlefield.
Everyone stopped.
And then the system's voice echoed:
> [Emergency Event Activated: The Tower's Executioners Have Arrived!]
Unworthy players have been detected. The Tower will now remove the weak.
Jin's breath slowed. What the hell does that mean?
And then—the Executioners arrived.
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The Tower's Enforcers: The Executioners
The sky darkened, and the golden barrier surrounding the battlefield turned blood-red.
Then, black-armored figures descended from the air, each radiating an overwhelming presence.
There were five of them, clad in dark silver armor engraved with mysterious runes. Each of them carried a unique weapon—a sword, a spear, twin blades, a bow, and a scythe.
They weren't ordinary players. They weren't human.
> [Tower's Executioners – Enforcers of Balance]
Assigned to eliminate the weak and punish those who disrupt the trial's purpose.
Jin clenched his fists. This trial just became even deadlier.
The lead Executioner raised his sword, his voice echoing across the battlefield. "All unqualified players… will now be erased."
And then—they attacked.
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The Battlefield Turns Into a Massacre
The Executioners moved with inhuman speed, cutting through players as if they were nothing.
One speared through a Radiant Dawn knight, his glowing armor shattering like glass.
Another cut down three Silent Fang assassins in a single move.
The bow-wielding Executioner released a single arrow that split into ten, eliminating multiple players at once.
Jin's mind raced. These weren't just high-level enemies. These were executioners—designed to cleanse the weak.
A mass panic erupted.
Crimson Reapers ran for their lives, only to be cut down.
Silent Fang assassins tried to blend into the shadows, but the Executioners found them instantly.
Even Radiant Dawn's holy warriors struggled, their divine magic barely holding back the relentless assault.
This wasn't just a test. This was extermination.
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Jin's Battle Against the Sword Executioner
Jin barely dodged as the sword-wielding Executioner appeared before him, swinging its massive blade.
CLANG!
Jin's Blood Execution-powered fists clashed against the glowing sword, sending a shockwave through the battlefield.
> [Skill Copied: Arcane Blade]
A sword technique that infuses mana into the user's strikes, increasing sharpness and speed.
Jin's hands burned with energy as he countered, launching a devastating punch—
But the Executioner blocked it effortlessly.
Jin gritted his teeth. This thing is stronger than anything I've faced before.
Aerin appeared beside him, bloodied but still standing. "We need to take these things down together."
Jin nodded. "Let's go."
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Aerin's Deadly Precision
Aerin activated Phantom Step, vanishing into the shadows.
The Executioner swung wildly, trying to locate her—but she was already behind it.
Her daggers flashed as they struck, aiming for weak points in the armor.
> [Skill Activated: Shadow Rend]
Delivers a precise strike that disrupts an enemy's movements for a short time.
The Executioner staggered for the first time.
Jin took the chance—he activated Crimson Overdrive and unleashed a flurry of enhanced strikes.
BAM! BAM! BAM!
For the first time, the Executioner was forced back.
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The War Rages On
Across the battlefield:
Darius Bloodfang and Vincent Albrecht joined forces, trying to hold off the spear-wielding Executioner.
Raven engaged the dual-wielding Executioner, his movements swift but not enough to gain the upper hand.
The remaining players either fought or fled, realizing that survival was no longer guaranteed.
The system announced:
> [Surviving Players: 1,074,219]
In less than an hour, another quarter-million were gone.
Jin gritted his teeth. This isn't a trial anymore. This is a war.
> [Trial Time Remaining: 3 Hours]
The battle was far from over.
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End of Chapter 9