Island The Blood Lord's Castle

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #9 @Guren​

As quickly as they have erupted from their seats and leapt towards Kallavan, as did the demons falter in their advance. The fury faded from their eyes, and a faint breath expelled green foam from their mouths before they all fell or stumbled to the ground. As if abiding the words of the marine, the creatures fell in a heap on the ground, spreading outward from him as a wave. Medusa leaned forward in her seat, her voice filled with anger.

Get up you lazy worms! I did not permit you any rest, did I? Medusa shouted, her voice nearly shrill. A few of the demons actually stirred at her command, likely out of a primal fear of her, but the king's haki was too much to force them back to conscience. Seeing none of them rise, she leaned back again. Bah!

It was at this moment that Kallavan made his next move, kicking towards Medusa and sending a deadly blade of air forwards to slice into her. Her eyes widening, she opened her mouth as if to speak, but the words that came out was not a language Kallavan would recognize. It instead sounded more like sounds a reptile would make. The floor behind her erupted as if from an explosion, but instead of fire emerging a giant snake burst forth, surging around and in front of her, biting forward with its large jaws and massive fangs. The two attacks clashed, equaling out and the air clear. The snake's body curled around the chair, its body easily twenty meters long and a meter thick, while Medusa still remained seated, anger silently growing on her face.

Such an ungrateful guest!

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level + 4(S-Rank) =8. Island Level

Basilisk Stats:
4x100=400
Strength: 100+5=105
Speed: 100+5=105

Reaction: 105​

Movement: 105​

Vitality: 100+5=105

Stamina: 105​

Durability: 105​

Martial Arts: 100

Snake Jaws: 100​

Scale Hide: 100​

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #10 @Larsi

The rankyaku flew with a razor-sharp edge, cutting through the floor as it moved. Only for it to be blocked by the appearance of a giant snake, clashing with the air slice. Its thick fangs produced equal force to the rankyaku, draining the ranged attack of its power as it fizzled into mere particles. The snake itself coiled itself around Medusa, its size taking up nearly the entire room, provided it was a regular-sized dining room. Kallavan would lower his leg, smoke trailing the movement, and looked at Medusa and how she was starting to lose her patience.

"Snakes and reptiles, interesting," Kallavan said before he started to cough violently on purpose.

Before long from that coughing spree foul wickedness would be expelled, the poison from the apple pie now truly out of his system. But it still had some residual effect that remained, but even that was fading by the minute.

"First time a dinner host has left me poisoned. Is that how you treat all your guests?"

Kallavan asked as he exhaled through his nose and tuned his body to the highest alert it could possibly get.

"So, I'll ask again one more time."

"What is this place, and what do you want?"

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #10 @Guren​

Poison? Venom? That is my gift to you or any others I welcome inside. Medusa smiled, reaching out to caress Basilisk with her hand, yet keeping her eyes locked on Kallavan. The large snake curled further around its mistress, hissing as it also focused on the marine. It changes and furthers me and mine, as it would you. If only you would accept it, you would see it for what it is. A boon.

But it matters not, you have spoiled my mood. You have taken from me my minions. You have ruined my feast. My gifts will not be so... kind any more. Medusa then spoke again in the strange tongue from before, almost like a snake. Basilisk started forward, slowly gliding across the floor toward Kallavan. Moving through the rubble, the large snake eyed the vice admiral, moving from left to right while slowly approaching.

But the fact remains is that you are the one who is intruding, what do you want? Medusa asked, watching to see how this would play out.

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #11 @Larsi

"Nothing....yet," Kallavan said, his demanding eyes following the basilisk's movement.
"I am stranded here, and this place so far is the only point of interest I've found on this desolate land. Had you asked me a few days ago, I'd have wished to go home. But" Kallavan continued taking a few steps back, from within his cloak and clothing yellow smoke was forming. Concentrating around his left shoulder and slowly developing into an arm.

"Since arriving here I've found that this place houses a massive army, and I do wonder what the purpose of all these demons is. I doubt it is for a joyful field trip."

The marine said, looking at Medusa and with his mantra primed and at the highest alert. All the evidence pointed to an invading army but he hadn't found a 100% indication that it was true.

"My name is Kallavan and I am a marine Vice-Admiral. A nation this big without Government classification and housing such a massive fighting force is a worrisome fact. And a fact I cannot ignore until I know your boss his true intentions."

Kallavan said, finally spilling the truth of his character. Whether these people knew of the government or not it was time to put all the cards on the table. He spoke about Medusa her boss which, in all honesty, was a bluff on his part. But he had gauged her strength level and assumed her not to be the boss of this realm.

Now the Admiral waited if Medusa would also reveal her cards or if he had to drag it out with force.

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #11 @Guren​

Ah, an operative of the World Government? Medusa said, tilting her head as if confused. As Kallavan's mantra spread fully through the room, he would be able to sense two other lifeforms very close to the young woman, pretty much Even as she spoke, she watched him step back and expel a strange smoke that shaped into an arm to replace the missing limb. What strange power he had, could it be a devil fruit? She would likely find out soon enough. Regardless, she proceeded to answer the marine's statement.

What does it matter what sort of army we possess? Medusa asked, waving a hand dismissively. Our island is not one of those you reign over. We have never launched an assault on your lands, nor any others. Medusa kicked out, knocking away broken wood in front of her seat, her voice rising in anger. I ask you once more, what gives you the right? What gives the World Government the right to enforce their rule on us, we who only wish to live and do our own thing?

Basilisk, who was slithering across the floor started to speed up towards Kallavan, spurred on by its master's barely constrained rage. When nearing where Kallavan had stood before walking backwards, the large snake stopped and raised its head up into the air, looking towards the vice admiral. From behind, Medusa continued her speech, the volume increasing with each word.

You come here, to our sanctuary created by Lord Urias for us to live in peace, and dare pose demands on us? No! With that last word, Basilisk's mouth opened, spewing a corrosive venom forward, aiming to engulf Kallavan and poison him severely.

Spoiler

81-100: 3. Large Building Level + 4 = 7. Mountain Level
Mid poison

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #12 @Larsi

Kallavan looked at Medusa with a puzzled expression on his face. Did she genuinely believe these weak arguments would change his mind?

"It matters a great deal. This land has its own natural terrain that makes intruders nearly impossible. An army this size for land with almost no neighbouring islands and its own geographical defence. Is a very worrisome fact, one that needs to be examined. For every potential threat has to be explored. Whether they are or they are not. Leaving it up to chance is a risk I shall not take."

Meanwhile, in Kallavan's reply, the Basilisk continued its approach and rose its head, preparing an attack.

"The right has been bestowed upon me, to maintain order and balance in this world. But I will not debate this further with you. It's clear you've made your choice." Kallavan continued, preparing himself for an incoming attack. Venom was spewed towards him and with enough volume to engulf him completely.

"Aden Punch!"

Spoiler: DPR

101-119: 4. City Block Level +3(A) +2Haki = 9. Small Country Level

Result = Attack is 2 DPR higher: Overwhelms the weaker attack but loses 3~DPR
- True potency 6. City Level (121+, Zoans only)

Canon punch: User punches the air and releases the shockwave like a projectile towards the opponent. [ A Rank]
71 mastery, 71 str

The marine's right fist flew forward, covered with a strange blue flame-like energy. From that 'energy' a shockwave-like eruption flew from his fist. More than enough to drill a large hole through the stream of venom and blast the rest to adjacent walls. Far removed from Kallavan. The remainder of his attack continued towards the Basilisk.

With the snake hopefully occupied the man would continue his assault and leap into the air. Positioning himself so he had a clear shot towards Medusa before kicking with his right leg.

"Rankyaku: Samidare." He shouted.

From that same leg, a large blue air slash flew much as it did a few moments ago. But in the mere moments it was launched it shattered into numerous smaller air slashes. A storm of air pellets was now flying towards Medusa. It gave the impression of a rain of arrows.

Spoiler: DPR

101-119: 4. City Block Level +3(A)=7. Mountain Level

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #12 @Guren​

Medusa scoffed at the man's tone and words. Clearly he saw himself as some god ordained soldier whose purpose was above that of any who opposed him. Words would not sway him, and she tired of the conversation and simply let it die away, content to watch the battle.

As Basilisk's attack sprayed through the air, Kallavan immediately launched a counter-attack. Seeing its own attack repelled and the marine's attack still barreling towards it, the snake hissed. However, instead of it unleashing another wave of venom its scales flipped up like hairs on a cats back. With a body now covered in thousands of blades, the animal coiled around itself and spun in a circle, cutting anything that came close.

The first attack crashed into Basilisk and was immediately dispersed, though the snakes movements were halted momentarily, as Kallavan leapt above. As the snake was still moving in place, the vice admiral launching another barrage of attacks. Bombarded by the repeated strikes, the snake was pounded into the floor, but managed to deflect away large amounts of the force behind the attacks, so most of all it was annoyed.

Immediately following, Basilisk rose from the floor again, seeking out Kallavan and diving for him. Mouth agape, its great fangs aiming to dig into his body, sharp and venomous.

Spoiler

First attack:
101-119: 4. City Block Level + 4(S) = 8. Island Level
Result = Attack is 2 DPR higher: Overwhelms the weaker attack but loses 3~DPR
6. City Level
Which then is 1 tier weaker than the second attack:
Attack is 1 DPR higher: Overwhelms the weaker attack but loses 5 DPR

So attack that hits Basilisk is:
61-80: 2. Small Building Level

Which is 4-5 levels below durability, so no damage.


Second attack:
101-119: 4. City Block Level + 5(S+) = 9. Small Country Level

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #13 @Larsi

Kallavan, now up in the air, looked at the Basilisk with hardly a scratch on it. Impressive durability. He thought to himself while observing the snake. It had coiled itself and lunged itself towards him. His eyes shot open as he pulled back his right arm, instinctively. His fist was coated with black haki within the motion.

"Let's see you take this!" The Admiral shouted, black lightning now sparking off the hand itself.

"Howitzer Strike!"

Spoiler: DPR

101-119: 4. City Block Level +4(S) +2 Haki + 1 Conquerer= 11. Small Continent Level
Attack is 2 DPR higher: Overwhelms the weaker attack but loses 3~DPR

True potency = 8. Island Level (121+, Zoans only)

Technique
An attack that places rotation into the mix of a regular punch. The user twists his arm allowing for an even greater force to be executed upon impact. [ S Rank]

Kallavan shouted as he snapped his right fist forward with deadly speed and precision, with added rotation in his arm the attack gathered even more strength while seeking its target. The true star of the show, however, was Kallavan's kings haki. It allowed him to strike the creature without touching it, a few meters were between the Basilisk and Kallavan. The snake now pushing against an invisible force of haki and Kallavan's haki directly towards the Basilisk itself.

Black lightning flew all around the room, crashing into the walls and ceiling. With the added force of his haki, Kallavan aimed to blow the snake to kingdom come and into an adjacent room.

A faint grin manifesting upon his face.

The thrill had found its way back into the marine.

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #13 @Guren​

Basilisk smelled the man almost hanging in the air above it, its nose seeking to impale him on its four venomous curved teeth, large as swords. He smelled of sweat and dirt, even a hint of food from the feast that he had partaken in. Yet he didn't smell of the one thing that Basilisk was used to sense in its foes when a serpent of its size was bearing down on them. He was devoid of any fear, facing the giant snake without hesitation. It was strange sensation, something that drew it closer with curiosity to see what its foe would taste like.

And that was the thoughts that ran through the reptile as Kallavan's attack struck the beast. Two of the fangs, one of the top and one of the bottom, shattered immediately upon impact. Its ascent was immediately stopped, pounded down to the ground by the overpowering strike, the snake fell in a heap among the ruins of the banquet.

Basilisk? Medusa called out, still seated in her chair. Her voice was raw with emotion, while tears played at the corners of her eyes. Her favorite animal was down, injured. Responding to its master's voice, Basilisk weakly raised its head. Although many of its bones were broken and its body bloodied, it still was able to move, although much slower than before. Briefly it looked to Medusa, the tears finally breaking free, before turning to seek out Kallavan.

You! How dare you! Medusa screamed, anger and loss twisting her words as she looked for Kallavan too. Around her power started to coalesce, surging inwards like shadows. If Kallavan focused on her, he would be able to feel her power grow. Meanwhile, Basilisk, now almost blind, had sniffed out the vice admiral and slowly made its way in his general direction.

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #14 @Larsi

With a mighty crash, the snake plummeted to the ground, smote by a divine hammer. Kallavan lowered his right arm, the radiating haki fading from it. The marine finally settled and moved to the ground, his left foot hitting the ground before the other. Tip...tap..., the man's shoes echoed in the silent room. An angered Medusa sought and found Kallavan, hatred boiling her blood and surging her power. But it remained to be seen if the one had truly fueled the other.

The marine exhaled through his nose and looked forward, towards Medusa. Through her anger or not she'd see that Kallavan had not a single sign of exhaustion or stress. With eyes set on the objective, the man's judging eyes would pierce through the woman's anger. Aiming to completely set her off, using her wild emotions against her.


"How will you fare without any minions, I wonder?"

A risky move from the seasoned Vice-Admiral. But he truly felt that he could do right about anything right now. It simply was that intoxicating, battle, the adrenaline. The thrill of combat. His very existence enhanced to a high inducing degree. Fortunately, he had grown to control it rather than it controlling him.

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #14 @Guren​

Kallavan stood resolute, a pillar of confidence among the rubble and bodies that surrounded him. Medusa thought he seemed nearly oblivious to his surroundings, speaking as if Basilisk wasn't currently making its way towards him. He also clearly had not sense what her last... tricks. Even through her rage at his actions, comprehension dawned on the small girl. She finally rose from her seat and started walking towards Kallavan slowly. Every step was light and careful to avoid tripping on debris, so she was slowly crossing the area, touching certain broken parts of table to steady her at times. Even so, she looked at the imposing man, an innocent face not hiding the fire raging within her eyes. You are right, I am a helpless little girl.

Mere seconds after she rose to her feet, Basilisk reached close enough, having approached Kallavan from the opposite direction of Medusa. Using its last strength the giant snake lunged forward, poison pouring from its jaws as its teeth sought to bury themselves in the marine's torso. Its bite was weaker than before, drained from the pounding it had received moments before.

Spoiler

101-119: 6. City Level + 3(A) = 9. Small Country Level
Medium poison

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #15 @Larsi

The calm before the storm. The temper that had exploded earlier seemed to fade with each passing moment. Kallavan, in response, closed his eyes and showed a faint grin on his face. He was surprised at the reaction and perhaps overconfident in her ability. But she'd find out sooner rather than later in that regard.

The Basilisk on the other hand was mere moments away from pouncing down upon the Admiral. But the blond marine kept his composure seemingly not attempting to avoid or block the incoming attack. With each passing second it seemed as if he was taking on this attack willingly knowing fully well that this poison would prove a great detriment for the following fights.

"Kami-e Zanshin."

Spoiler: technique

Kami-e "Zanshin" (紙絵「残身」 Kami-e "Zanshin"?, literally meaning "Paper Drawing: 'Remaining Body'): Used by Stussy. Instead of the body becoming limp like paper, the user appears to relax but actually moves with high speed around their opponent, leaving the opponent to attack an afterimage of the user.
51 Mastery, 51 Reaction Speed, 51 Movement Speed. Can be countered with 1 tier above reaction speed or 2 tiers above Awarness Obeservation Haki

The Admiral said but seemingly from right above the snake, the Kallavan that was in front of it faded like vapour. Standing right above the snake's head with his right arm cocked, Kallavan prepared for another strike.

"Buckshot!"

Spoiler: DPR

101-119: 4. City Block Level +3(A) = 7. Mountain Level

The Admiral bellowed, his right fist aimed to hit the snake's head with earth-shattering force and kinetic energy that radiated further throughout its body, a Hasshoken special.

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #15 @Guren​

Basilisk lunged forward and closed its jaws around Kallavan, its teeth biting down. On nothing. The great snake opened and closed its mouth in confusion, even as the marine settled above its head. Feeling the weight of the human stand atop it, Basilisk started to turn, but it it was too late. Kallavan punched downwards, unleashing another strike, pummeling the snake into the ground. With a waning hiss Basilisk was thrown downwards, crashing into the floor and debris below. Eyes glazed, the scaled beast fell quiet, no longer moving.

Meanwhile, Medusa had stopped in place, yet she did not remain still. Suddenly her body would seem to erupt, growing and transforming. Flooring cracked and debris was crushed as she expanded in all directions, the little scales on her face spread all across her body. In mere seconds another even grander beast stood before Kallavan. Medusa was transformed into great dragon, talons dug into the floor and body crushing the debris beneath. Her head nearly reached to the ceiling, while her tail stretched back to the seat she had left moments before. Smoke drifted from her open jaws, long fangs open and tongue stretched out as a if hungry for a prey, searching out toward Kallavan.

And then she spoke, a much deeper and stretched out voice, primal and reptilian. Yoooooouuuu... Iiiiiiii wiilllll.... ennnnd yooouuuuUUU!

With the last sound, Medusa opened her mouth wider, spewing forth a large wave of venom to cover Kallavan and Basilisk in a horrible layer of slow death. Even as this happened, the ground beneath Basilisk stirred, though whether or not Kallavan would notice this during all that was going on was unsure.

Spoiler

Major poison: moderate amount of damage each turn and resets if they are hit by anything that can mid poison or above up to a max of 3 times (B rank). lasts for 5-6 turns. Requires at least 71 mastery

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #16 @Larsi

With a single shot, Kallavan blew the basilisk into the ground and down a lower level, if this castle had one. The marine himself would take refuge beside the large hole in the floor, heat and smoke rising from his fist. But the fight wasn't over, far from it, for Medusa was moving into her most potent form.

The sudden explosion prompted Kallavan to shield his face from the debris. The dust settled and revealed a most sudden transformation. What was once a rather petite-looking young woman was now a massive dragon, scales adorned her body as talons dug into the floor. Her size was so large that she almost wouldn't fit in the room, evidenced by her head touching the ceiling.

Kallavan looked at Medusa her new form with his head tilted upwards. An unimpressed look was upon his face with perhaps a hint of annoyance and mild frustration. Not at the woman pulling out a new form but at what she transformed to be exact. A minor thing that she would be unaware of. With a small alteration in her behaviour, Medusa would open her mouth and start to speak, preparing for a large attack.

Quickly and with no time to waste Kallavan took a single hop backwards trying to get some distance between the incoming attack. That single hop however would never be more than enough. But in that single movement, light orange flames would start to cover Kallavan's entire body. In but seconds, it'd give him a cloak that radiated a glowing aura.

Donning a cloak made out of flame clouds Kallavan had granted him the ability to fly unhindered. While not using that ability just yet, it would increase the duration of his backwards movement. Increasing it just enough to be able to launch a parry attack.

"Rankyaku!"

Spoiler: DPR

101-119: 4. City Block Level +4(S) +2 Haki =10. Large Country Level

With the attempt at evasion and the air slash keeping the wave at bay, Kallavan hoped to mitigate as much of the wave as possible. But for now, this has to do. In the meantime his feet would stay off the ground, soaring a meter or two just above it.

"Interesting form, what species are you, people?" Kallavan asked inquisitively.

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #16 @Guren​

Medusa unleashed her spray of toxic bile in a wide wave towards Kallavan, not really trying to finish him off already, but rather testing his responses. Seeing that he released a strange aura before leaping backwards piqued her curiosity, though she wasn't surprised to see something like this from this man. Distanced from the venom wave, the marine unleashed an attack, sending a wave of compressed air towards the transformed dragon. Now in her new form, Medusa's strength was greatly increased, and was far from bothered by the attack. Raising her right front leg, her talons were coated in darkness as she struck against the incoming attack, dispersing it and diverting the energy aside.

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level +3(A) +3 Haki =10. Large Country Level

My species? Medusa muttered, striding forwards casually, following Kallavan. She didn't seem to notice that she was stepping over Basilisk's body, further crushing its corpse beneath her massive limbs. I am but a little girl, though my mother was supposedly something called a reptilian.

Beneath Basilisk's body, ahead of Medusa two snakes slithered quietly. They had been hidden within Medusa's clothing earlier, but had slipped free when she started approaching Kallavan. Now they were directly below the marine, and weaved their bodies around that of the larger snake to easier get up high, throwing themselves upwards. Fangs extended, both of them aimed to dig into Kallavan's legs.

Spoiler

Snakes attack:
81-100: 3. Large Building Level + 4(S)= 7. Mountain Level

Snakes stats:
Level 80:
80x3=240
Strength: 81
Speed: 82
Movement Speed: 82
Reaction Speed: 82
Vitality: 36+5=41
Stamina: 41
Durability: 41
Martial Arts: 41
Serpent Jaw: 82

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #17 @Larsi

" But a small little girl, huh." Kallavan said to himself as he had just witnessed the destruction of his rankyaku.

It looked like a small action to most people but the marine knew how potent that slice was. To destroy it so simply and without much thought from the opponent meant that her power had risen dramatically. But more time to think about it he would not receive for suddenly two snakes leapt up from below. Kallavan widened his eyes as he had missed their presence due to the concentration this fight required. There wasn't enough time to move out of the way, the only thing he could do was to brace for impact, so to speak. Haki would quickly coat the target of their attacks.

Spoiler: Clash

Base dura: 101-119: 6. City Level +2haki = 8. Island Level (121+, Zoans only)
Attack: 7. Mountain Level
DPR 1 below dura: somewhat effective

The snakes would hit their marks but would notice/feel that their fangs would only dig into the skin so far. Perhaps only the tips of them would be able to penetrate this thick and bulk skin. Kallavan would show a slight wince from the sharp sensation of pain but it would quickly fade. But he knew, instinctively, that the bite would be the least of his worries. Soon the venom would come.

First things first though, these snakes had to be removed from his body.

His left and right hand would quickly gain the same strange flame-like energy before he'd slam them together in front of him.

A thunderclap through and through.

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level +3(A) +1 Haki =8. Island Level

With Kallavan's body as the epicentre, a large shockwave would erupt all around him and eventually focus on a shot in front of him. The snake would get the brunt of it all since they were attached to his body. The power came from within himself after all. The focused shot would go to Medusa and everything in front of him really. This wasn't really an attack to harm but for him to get rid of the snakes and anything else that laid in wait beneath the rubble.

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #17 @Guren​

Medusa was moving ever forward, even as her snakes emerged from their hiding spots, seeking out Kallavan. In her state, she probably didn't even notice the creatures, as her focus was solely on the marine. She did however notice that he was distracted, and knew how to take advantage of a weakness. In a sudden burst of speed that belied her massive size, the she-dragon lunged forwards.

Once more her large claws were lifted off the ground, blackened and sharp. This time however she pulled her leg backwards, before launching it forwards with the weight of her entire body behind the long blades as they sought to bury themselves into Kallavan's torso while he was still distracted and unleashing his own attack to deal with the snakes.

Her attack hid another deadly side, as her body had started to excrete venom, coating her body so that it would poison anyone who touched her body. Iiiiii am tiiiired of you, oooold man!

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level +4(S) +3 Haki =11. Small Continent Level
Attack is 3 DPR higher: Overwhelms the weaker attack but loses 2~DPR (Kallavan's counter to the snakes)
9. Small Country Level

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #18 @Larsi

Kallavan's thunderclap had ended, and smoke was still radiating from his hands. But Medusa saw an opportunity for a strike and immediately seized it. Still stuck within the motions of his last attack, Kallavan couldn't do much but brace and mitigated as much damage as possible. Luckily he was standing still. His outstretched arms would be pulled back in a cross position, a second after the attack would make its mark, as dark haki tempered his body nearly instantly.

"Tekkai."

Spoiler: Clash

Durability: 120: 7. Mountain Level +3(Haki) = 10. Large Country Level
Result = DPR 1 below dura: somewhat effective

The marine said before being blasted backwards with incredible force. But even with all that force Medusa had placed behind her attack, she'd feel it as if she had struck a slab of pure metal. Kallavan was left flying but the satisfaction of maiming him wouldn't be there. At the very least her venom would've finally struck his body. If she had applied it to her talons. The force of her attack was still enough to launch the marine through a nearby wall, debris and smoke covering the Admiral's position. But he was still very much alive.

"The feeling is mutual," Kallavan said through the smoke and debris.

Medusa at this point would start to feel a chill, for the man before her started to gain even more strength or power. To an ordinary fighter, it'd have been overwhelming. A faint light would start to glow beneath the curtain of smoke and it would be at this point that the girl's instinct would probably scream to dodge.

But whether she'd be able to remain to be seen.

"Boro Breath."

Spoiler: DPR

120: 5. Town Level +4(S) +2 = 11. Small Continent Level
Not sure if the DPR here scales from df. If it doesn't you may scale accordingly.

From the smoke, a 'beam' of blazing hot fire was launched towards Medusa. Its size and scope were more than enough to swallow her whole and evaporate anything that stood behind her. Perhaps it'd even scorch a large part of the castle itself.

The form Kallavan had taken to launch this attack would be obscured behind smoke and debris. And after the beam had been launched the same old human marine would take the stand.

 

[Larsi]

Blood Lord's Castle #18 @Guren​

Spoiler

Yeah, meant that it'd include the talons too. So if it landed you'd get poisoned. Medium poison for now.
And DF mastery is the correct scaling for that attack.

The great dragon stood firm as Kallavan was sent flying through the wall, back out into the entryway that he had come from. Momentarily satisfied, Medusa sniffed and turned her eyes towards Thorkell who had been off to the side ever since the beginning. Letting out something between a deep growl and a hiss, she started to turn her body towards the other man, ready planning to devour him whole.

Her thoughts were interrupted as she sensed something happening just outside the room. Turning back towards Kallavan, she could sense the huge shape he took just split seconds before unleashing his devastating attack towards her. Eyes wide, she stood up on her hind legs, neck pressed against the ceiling. Both front legs held up, she flexed her claws with darkened energy before thrusting them forwards with all her might. Striking at the large attack, what would be her hands digging into the Bolo Breath, she was just barely able to disperse the energy. Matching strength for strength, the remainder of the energy from the clash pushed aside debris in the room, slamming it against the walls.

Whaaaat aaare yooooou? Medusa asked, left standing alone atop ruined flooring.

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level +4(S) +3 Haki =11. Small Continent Level

 

[Guren]

The Blood Lord's Castle #19 @Larsi

"What am I?" Kallavan's voice boomed through the room.

Steps would echo as the marine approached Medusa in her most potent form, having shown but a glimpse of his complete power. He was deciding against using it against her for some reason. Eventually, the man would come into view, stepping outside of the hole in the wall of his creation. His fur coat was no more on his body, revealing 3 larger slashes at the front of his chest and arms, but none of them were bleeding particularly heavy. However, sweat was visible on his forehead as his breathing picked up. The poison was taking an effect on his body. But for now, he'd bear with it. Life Return was already hard at work at mitigating it as best as it could. But given the severity of the poison, it'd take far longer to expel it from his body.

"Just an ordinary fellow."

Kallavan said, a cheeky smirk upon his face when he replied to Medusa. But that same smirk would soon fade as he clenched his real and fake hand into fists, red vapour radiating around his body like a flame.

"Aaaaaaaah......Body don't fail me now!"
"Kaioken!"

Kallavan shouted as his hair perked up and the man blasted forward from his position with newfound speed, adding soru into the mix for a razor-sharp approach towards Medusa. In but a flash the marine would be in front of Medusa with both his legs outstretched and clad with haki, a double drop kick straight towards her chest. Red lightning sparked around both his legs.

"Rokuougan Kyoryu Ha! (Six Kings Dino Wave Gun) "

Spoiler: DPR

101-119: 4. City Block Level +5(S+)+2(Haki) +1(CoK boost) = 12. Large Continent Level

From that double drop kick enough force would be exerted upon Medusa as if she was hit full speed by a freight train. It'd most likely if she had not defended properly, injure her severely. The physical damage combined with the explosive power from the Rokuougan made it, in most cases, a sure kill technique. But with the added Colour of Kings boost, this technique saw even greater heights than before.

But worryingly this was not the same thing Kallavan had engaged a few moments ago, still keeping that card close to his hand.

Spoiler: Techniques

*Kaioken
The Kaioken is a special technique and mastered state within life return. By overclocking his heart, Kallavan's speed, acceleration, and torque increase to the point that it also increases his damage output. At its maximum output, his speed and power drastically increase but, because of how it works, also prevents Ohma from using certain techniques of Rokushiki; Tekkai especially. If he attempted to do so, he could risk rupturing blood vessels at the level of output.
Increases strength and speed by 10 for 3 turns with a -10 2 turn period*

Strength and speed are now 115 and 111 respectively.