Chapter 59: Predator VS Superpredator
Chapter 59: Predator VS Superpredator
The arena fell into stunned silence as the world around Eratz and Catarina transformed into something surreal.
The space had darkened, and cat heads floated eerily in the air, mewling sounds echoing, with colorful floating balls and dangling cat toys adding to the absurdity of it all.
The audience was completely taken aback by what they were seeing, unsure how to react to such a bizarre turn of events.
"What the hell is this?" Eratz muttered, his eyes darting around, trying to make sense of the strange environment.
Catarina stood confidently a few paces away.
In the stands, Zara narrowed her eyes, her face suddenly turning from bewilderment to realization.
"It's a field spell," she exclaimed in shock.
The scene inside the arena was unlike anything anyone had seen before.
Typically, field spells were elemental, meant to amplify the power of elements like fire, water, or earth, but Catarina had created something that was directly tied to her monsters.
Cat heads floated everywhere, and even the ground seemed to shift underfoot, patterned like an enormous cat's scratching post.
Eratz was stunned.
"How is this even possible?"
Catarina pouted, though her eyes remained focused and sharp.
"It's frustrating to have to use this on my first match, but you've given me no choice!" She raised her hand, cat-like claws extending from her fingers.
With a fierce slash through the air, a gigantic ethereal claw appeared above Eratz, descending on him with blinding speed.
He narrowly dodged, rolling to the side, just missing the impact that shattered the ground beneath it. Catarina smirked, hopping into the air.
She kicked the air, and suddenly, a massive cat paw materialized beside Eratz, slamming into him and sending him flying across the field.
Eratz's body smashed into the ground with a heavy thud, but before he could even attempt to recover, Catarina punched downwards, and another massive paw crashed into the earth, crushing him under its weight.
The audience roared, their cheers echoing across the entire arena, a mix of awe and concern. In the club seating zone, Cassie, Roger, and Colin stood up, their faces etched with worry. "Eratz! Get up!" Cassie shouted, her voice almost lost in the cacophony of noise.
The academy staff sat in utter disbelief, many of them trembling at the display of power. In another room, Mercury clenched her teeth, her heart pounding anxiously.
But then, a phenomenon occurred. Eratz slowly began to stand, and as he rose, a more violent aura erupted around him.
The shadows twisted, and arcs of lightning flashed as the air around him seemed to buzz with energy.
Catarina flinched, her confident demeanor cracking slightly as she clenched her jaw.
"Oh no, you don't!" Catarina shouted, her cat-like eyes narrowing.
She lunged, throwing a punch, but Eratz moved at an incredible speed, leaping toward her.
Catarina gasped, dodging his advance, but Eratz followed seamlessly. He was relentless, keeping pace with her every move.
Catarina swung her arm downward in a desperate attempt, and another massive paw swiped at Eratz.
This time, he used the force of the attack to propel himself, zigzagging towards her like a bolt of lightning.
Catarina tried to brace herself, but before she could react, the ground beneath her glowed an eerie yellow and exploded upwards. She was flung into the air, her body spinning from the
force.
In her dazed state, she caught sight of the Terrakrus, its massive claws still embedded in the earth, the tiger-like beast lying wounded beside it.
Catarina's heart skipped a beat as fear coursed through her veins.
"How did he... My field spell should have made them stronger!"
High above her, Eratz's silhouette appeared, his body a dark outline against the bright stadium lights.
He launched himself at her, his fist pulled back, ready to strike. Catarina twisted her body just in time, narrowly avoiding the direct blow.
But Eratz's feet stopped, it was a feint, he rotated mid-air, delivering a powerful knee straight into her stomach. Her pupils dilated in shock, and the impact sent a shockwave through the air.
The audience collectively gasped as Catarina was slammed down towards the ground, her body moving with such speed that they feared the consequences of her fall.
Eratz followed her descent, his focus razor-sharp, while below them, the Thunder Lycaon prowled, waiting for the right moment.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Catarina's eyes went white, her consciousness fading briefly, but a powerful roar erupted from her throat. A red aura enveloped her, igniting her fighting spirit once more.
She spun mid-air, her claws slashing in every direction, creating a swirling tornado of attacks that cut through everything in its path.
Eratz and his beasts were caught in the onslaught. The Thunder Lycaon let out a pained howl as it was shredded by Catarina's slashes before retreating back into Eratz's shadow.
The Terrakrus endured the damage, its thick scales being pierced while Eratz shielded his face, the cuts leaving deep marks across his arms.
Catarina landed gracefully, her aura still flaring as she let out another roar, her claws glowing bright red.
She pushed off the ground, her body moving at a fantastic speed as she spun around Eratz, her claws leaving afterimages in the air.
An hurricane of slashes erupted around hir his body marked by cuts, his eyes losing us.
Catarina moved in for the final blow, her expression fierce, her claws aimed at Eratz's exposed
back.
And suddenly, a dark and terrifying energy burst from Eratz.
His aura exploded outward, and with it, the ability of the Terrakrus activated, every hit, every wound he had taken had only served to make him stronger.
The shockwaves repelled Catarina, while Eratz landed heavily on his feet.
The crowd was murmuring, pointing, unable to believe what they were seeing.
Slowly, Eratz stepped forward.
"It's the first time... I'm having so much fun," he said, his eyes glimming with euphoria, sending chills down the spines of those watching.
His aura swirled around him, black, electric blue, and white, as shadows twisted across his
body. He looked at Catarina, leaning forward.
"Thank you for being such a great challenger!"
And then, his aura erupted. An explosion directed to the sky, mixing black, white and the blue from lightning. The ground shook beneath its feet and flew in the air.
The audience erupted in shock and awe, unable to comprehend the power that Eratz wielded.
In the stands, Mercury's eyes widened, her breath caught in her throat.
"... He's really doing it... He can pull that." she whispered.
Kenny fell on his bottom, his eyes wide and disbelieving.
Rowan was trembling, his body barely able to contain the rush of adrenaline coursing through him. The director slowly turned to look at him and Eliza, both of whom were frozen in place, unable to comprehend what they were seeing.
Catarina took a hesitant step back, her confidence wavering for the first time. The Terrakrus let out a deafening roar, the force of its voice sending a shiver down her spine.
Eratz, now standing before her, radiated an aura so fierce that it felt like it was crushing her
spirit.
Catarina swallowed, her eyes filled with a mixture of fear and awe. She lunged, her claws glowing with power, but Eratz was faster.
He moved like lightning, his form disappearing and reappearing in an instant, leaving only thunderous footsteps echoing across the arena.
Catarina swung her claws, her attacks wild and desperate, but each time she struck, she met
nothing but air.
The steps grew louder, closer, but she couldn't see him. Her heart pounded in her chest as
panic began to set in.
And then, with an explosion of power, Eratz appeared before her. His aura had changed, the beastification with his three aces fully unleashed.
His body was covered in black, jagged marks, the patterns glowing with a fierce energy, and lightning crackled around him, blue and white bolts arcing through the air. Catarina's eyes widened, her body trembling as she tried to react, but it was too late.
Eratz unleashed his power, his fist swinging with all his might, a swirling mass of black and white energy surrounding it.
The impact was cataclysmic, a black-and-white vortex erupting from the point of contact, swallowing Catarina in its power, a storm of energy and lightning crashing into the ground. The audience watched, their eyes wide, their breaths held as the shockwave from the attack rocked the arena, the force of it so great that the very earth beneath them trembled. Dust and debris filled the air, obscuring the view of the battlefield.
In the stands, Liora and Marcus sat in stunned silence, their eyes glued to the field. Roger and Cassie stood, their mouths agape, while Colin clenched her fists, a mixture of fear and admiration in her eyes.
Crystal's heart raced, her eyes locked on the scene below, her mind unable to process what she
was witnessing.
The dust began to settle, revealing the field below. Eratz stood in the middle of a massive crater, his body scarred, his chest heaving with each breath.
His muscular torso was exposed, covered in marks from the battle, and scars from his road,
his aura still dissipating around him.
At his feet lay Catarina, unconscious and badly injured. Her body was battered, her clothes torn, her cat-like features still visible, but her aura had completely dissipated.
The audience erupted in cheers, their voices deafening as they roared in approval.
Eratz stood tall, victorious.
The thrill of the fight still coursed through his veins, his heart pounding with excitement.
The announcer's voice echoed across the stadium, filled with awe and excitement.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this incredible battle.... ERATZ PANDORA!" The roar of the crowd grew louder, their cheers filling the night sky as fireworks erupted above, casting colorful lights across the arena.
Eratz took a deep breath, his eyes closing for a moment as he allowed himself to savor the
moment.