Dimension System: SSS Rank Talent Awakening

Chapter 164 Into the Undead Realm

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Later that afternoon, a soft knock on training room door interrupted his thoughts.

He opened it to find Althea Illyrian standing there, her expression unusually serious.

"May I come in?" she asked.

Dabi stepped aside, gesturing for her to enter. "What is it?"

Althea hesitated, her usual confidence replaced by something more subdued.

"I heard about your request to meet Tessa Asterius," she said.

"You're not the only one trying to get her attention."

Dabi raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?" How do you always get informed about my every decision.

Are spying on me ? I don't like being watched. You always act like we are close or something. I like to tell you stop doing that.

I was just hope to help you. I didn't spy on you. I was simply meeting with the headmaster because of my transfer.

I heard he was taking to someone to inform Tessa Asterius about a meeting. Out of curiosity I asked headmaster Raghnall Ferrin. He said you wanted to meet her.

That's all. You misunderstood me. No one ever talked with Mr so rudely before.

Althea Illyrian said to Dabi.

Dabi realising his mistake, quickly apologised to Althea Illyrian.

Said I was just lost in thought and anger. I am sorry. Althea Illyrian said it's okay.

Your adventure continues at empire

We are friends. Now what I was saying.

"Tessa is... selective," Althea explained.

"She doesn't entertain requests lightly, even from someone with your reputation. If you want her to take you seriously, you'll need to stand out."

Dabi frowned. "And you're offering to help me?"

Althea smirked, her confidence returning. "Let's just say I have a vested interest in seeing how this plays out. Consider it a mutually beneficial arrangement."

He studied her for a moment, weighing her words. Althea had proven to be both resourceful and unpredictable.

While he didn't fully trust her, he couldn't deny that her insight might be valuable.

"Fine," he said finally.

"But I'm not making any promises. Tessa replied."

As the day turned to evening, Dabi found himself restless once again. The sight of Aunt Nazu had stirred emotions he hadn't felt in years hope, anger, confusion.

He knew the road ahead would be difficult, but he was more determined than ever to uncover the truth.

Before heading to bed, he talk with Eli and Mira, telling them about his progress at the academy and reminding them to stay safe he might be out for some time.

He didn't mention Aunt Nazu he couldn't, not until he had more answers.

As he talked with them, he glanced out the window at the star-filled sky. Somewhere out there, his aunt held the key to the mysteries that had haunted him for so long.

"I'll find you," he whispered, his voice filled with quiet determination. "No matter what it takes."

Dabi decided to clear a dimension gate to clear his mind. He is continuesly thinking about aunt Nazu. This will be helpful to divert his mind. Until the reply comes.

It's was hig level training dimension gate.

Which Dabi choose to enter.

The swirling portal shimmered with an ominous glow as Dabi stood before it, his breath steady and his mind focused.

The name of this particular dimensional gate The Undead Realm had sent shivers through the academy when it was first discovered. Few dared to enter it, and even fewer returned unscathed.

But Dabi wasn't like most others.

With his enhanced elemental mastery, space power, unparalleled memory, and unrelenting determination, he stepped forward, the portal enveloping him in a blinding light.

On the other side, the air was thick with the stench of decay. The ground was cracked and dry, littered with broken bones and blackened soil.

A blood-red moon hung in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the desolate landscape. In the distance, twisted towers jutted into the sky, pulsating with necrotic energy.

Dabi tightened his grip on his weapon, his senses heightened. This was no ordinary gate it was a realm teeming with death.

The moment he took his first step, the ground trembled.

Skeletal hands burst forth from the soil, clawing their way upward as skeletal warriors emerged in droves.

Their hollow eye sockets glowed with an unnatural red light, and their rusted weapons clattered as they marched toward him.

Dabi reacted swiftly, summoning his elemental magic.

Sparks of electricity crackled at his fingertips, and with a sharp gesture, a bolt of thunder shot forth, arcing through the skeletons.

The electricity chained between them, stunning several at once and causing their bones to vibrate violently before shattering into pieces.

Yet more skeletons rose to take their place, their numbers seemingly endless.

Dabi knew he couldn't afford to waste mana so early in the raid. Drawing upon his agility, he leapt backward, avoiding the sweeping strikes of the skeletal warriors.

Switching tactics, he conjured a flame in his palm and hurled it toward the approaching horde.

The fireball exploded on impact, the searing heat consuming a dozen skeletons at once. The dry, brittle bones ignited like kindling, their screams echoing eerily across the battlefield.

But the undead were relentless. From the shadows, ghoul archers emerged, their blackened bows creaking as they drew back corrupted arrows.

Dabi's sharp eyes caught the glint of arrows flying toward him. He moved like a shadow, his agility allowing him to dodge with precision.

One arrow grazed his shoulder, the necrotic energy burning like acid.

Gritting his teeth, he summoned a wall of fire to block the incoming projectiles, buying himself a moment to strategize.

"These archers are going to be a problem," he muttered, scanning the battlefield.

With a flick of his wrist, he conjured a chain of lightning and sent it snaking through the ranks of the archers.

The electricity struck their bows, forcing them to drop their weapons as the metal burned their decayed hands.

Without missing a beat, Dabi surged forward, his movements a blur as he closed the distance and unleashed a flurry of attacks, cutting through the ghouls with precision.

Despite his success, he could feel the drain on his mana. The undead realm was designed to overwhelm, and every spell he cast brought him closer to exhaustion.

As he pressed deeper into the gate, the enemies grew stronger.

Ghoul knights, clad in corroded armor, blocked his path, their shields deflecting his fireballs with ease.

Behind them, necromancers chanted in a guttural language, summoning more undead from the earth.

Dabi realized he needed to change his approach.

"Let's see how you handle this," he muttered, channeling his advanced elemental mastery.

With a deep breath, he combined his thunder and lava elements, forming a devastating new attack.

Lava bolts infused with electrical energy shot forth, melting the armor of the ghoul knights and frying the necromancers where they stood.

The ground beneath the undead army turned into a molten trap, swallowing them whole.

Sweat dripped from Dabi's brow as he paused to catch his breath. His stamina was holding for now, but the relentless waves of enemies were taking their toll.

System notifications comes -

The Mid-Tier Boss: Lich of the Black Spire approaching.

As he neared the heart of the gate, the air grew colder. A chilling laughter echoed through the desolate realm, and a figure emerged from the shadows.

The lich floated several feet above the ground, its skeletal frame draped in tattered robes that pulsed with dark energy.

Its hollow eyes glowed a brilliant green, and a staff crackling with necrotic magic hovered in its bony grasp.

"So, another mortal dares to challenge my domain," the lich hissed, its voice like the rustling of dry leaves. "You will join my army, little one."

Dabi readied himself, his muscles tensing as the lich raised its staff.

With a wave of its hand, it summoned a towering undead colossus an amalgamation of bones, metal, and dark magic.

The ground shook as the colossus charged, its massive fists slamming into the earth.

Dabi dodged the colossus's strikes, each blow sending shockwaves through the ground. He knew he couldn't afford to get hit even once.

Summoning his fire element, he launched a stream of flames at the colossus's legs, hoping to destabilize it.

The fire scorched its bones, but the creature remained standing, its size and strength making it a formidable foe.

Switching tactics, Dabi used his thunder magic to target the colossus's joints. Lightning crackled as it struck the creature's knees, causing it to falter.

Seizing the opportunity, Dabi leapt onto its back and delivered a concentrated blast of lava and thunder to its core.

System notifications comes -

The Mid-Tier Boss: Lich of the Black Spire revived a critical hit.

The colossus roared, its body convulsing before collapsing in a heap of bones.

But there was no time to celebrate. The lich attacked with a barrage of necrotic energy, dark tendrils snaking toward Dabi.

Dabi jumps and rolled over the ground. Barely able dodged the attack. His clothes were torn by the attack. It didn't hit his body.

Dabi thinks this mid level boos defense is very good. I need some more critical hit to win this battle. Let's wait for the right time to land some powerful blows...

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