From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Chapter 421 Secured at what cost?

"Where's that pen of his now? And his armor has shifted colors to black?!" Todd asked, eyes scanning their foe.

Nanako responded to Todd, "I'm not sure, but I think his speed has increased also... Todd!"

Todd looked over at Nana, confused, before glancing down at his hands. They were slowly disintegrating. "What the hell... the punch must be why..."

A light bulb went off in Todd's mind. "Nana! Distract him for me, will you?!"

"Uh... I will to the best of my ability, but—"

Todd cut her off, determination etched on his face, and began sprinting toward Gisorn, still covered in a blue aura despite his body slowly disintegrating.

What could he be planning? Nana thought as she looked past Gisorn for a moment. Shockingly, what caught her sight was a book left on a display table rising from the ground, surrounded by blue torches flickering ominously.

The realization hit Nana instantly. She turned around, seeing the two check on Silvius, whose breathing was faint. "Both of you, focus on backing up Todd right now! We only have one shot at this!"

"But what about Silvius?" Orin shouted, his voice tinged with worry.

Nana responded quickly, "Let him figure it out, back up Todd now! I need you to unleash everything you have and Guido, tank a big hit for Todd!"

Todd, still in a full sprint, attempted to slide past Gisorn but was met with a swift strike to the face, recoiling back as his whole left arm disappeared. Pain shot through him, but he forced himself to stay focused. I can't stop now. Not when we're this close.

Turning, he saw Todd sprinting into the open room where the book lay. Todd fell to a knee, his right leg beginning to disappear as the blue veil of energy slowly began to falter.

I can't give up now, Todd thought, pushing through the searing pain. We're so close.

Nana sent a volley of explosions, her breathing becoming heavy as exhaustion and a lack of energy began to weigh down on her. Gisorn, mildly annoyed at the sight, had his finger glow dark black. He wrote a single line in the air and stated, "Heal." His mangled hand began repairing itself.

"Now to deal with that damn oversized green problem," he muttered, swiping in the air again. Guido lunged, placing a hand over Gisorn's mouth before Gisorn struck the side of his head, sending him skidding a few feet away. Guido landed in front of Todd, blocking him momentarily.

A second massive energy sprung from behind Gisorn as an arrow was released, missing both Gisorn and Guido. Instead, it slammed into the back of Todd, propelling him forward. Todd gasped in pain, his body launched towards the cavern entrance.

Gisorn, annoyed, blitzed Guido and struck his chest. Guido instantly vanished, coughing up blood in the process. Gisorn ran toward the cavern entrance, watching as Todd fully disappeared with the book in hand, vanishing into the void.

"No, no, no!" Gisorn screamed, his frustration palpable. "If that book falls in the lava, he will be freed by default!"

Gisorn paced, his mind racing. "Though he should still be stuck in a cage, so that should work out fine. But still, to have removed the book is too far... It's all that Sanguina girl's fault for distracting me..."

Suddenly, Nana and Orin rushed in, their expressions determined. "Okay, where did you send everyone?" Nana demanded, her voice sharp with urgency.

Gisorn glared at them, his eyes narrowing. "You think you can force answers out of me?"

Orin notched another arrow, his hands steady despite the tension.