From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

"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.

Gisorn, confused, stated, "You should have instantly vanished like everyone else. I suppose it's the crystal in your hand mixed with something else, regardless—"

Todd ignored him, rushing forward again. I don't have time for his games. I have to keep pushing. He came to a direct halt, dodging a strike before slamming his hand into the ground. The entire ground shook violently with Todd's shockwave, sending ripples through the cavern floor.

Nana watched as the shockwave disrupted Gisorn's balance, his smug expression faltering. This is our chance, she thought, her heart pounding. She knew they had to capitalize on this moment. "Orin, Guido, now!"

Orin and Guido sprang into action, their movements synchronized. Orin's bow shimmered with energy as he notched an arrow, aiming carefully. Guido, his armor gleaming, braced himself, ready to absorb the impact.

Orin focused all of his energy into his bow, which erupted in a brilliant glow of green energy. The light masked the entire cavern, startling Gisorn for a moment as he looked past Todd and Nanako, eyes widening at the sight of a green diamond of light shining behind them all.

The cavern shook and stirred, the ground trembling beneath their feet. Suddenly, a bright green explosion went off, filling the cave with black and green smoke. The air was thick with the acrid scent of magic and burning rock. A loud scream echoed through the cavern as metal clanged and scraped against the walls.

Gisorn's confident smirk turned to confusion and pain as a force crashed into him, sending him reeling. His body slammed against the cavern wall, his eyes wide with shock and disorientation. The impact left him dazed, the powerful energy blast having disrupted his defenses.

Todd saw his opportunity and didn't hesitate. This is our chance! he thought, sprinting towards Gisorn. His blue aura flared around him, the energy pulsing with each step. I have to finish this.

Gisorn quickly rebounded, showing no signs of outward pain or faltering. He saw the man clad in silver armor deliver a striking slap to him, which only moved him a few inches. Above, Todd descended with his fist closed in a downward strike.

Gisorn brought his arm up to catch the strike, but to his surprise, his arm was met with a blast from Nanako, filling the immediate area with smoke and crumbling green moss from above.

No strike came in, and instead, Guido pulled a dagger from his side, aiming for the center of Gisorn's chest. The dagger snapped instantly against his armor.

"How are you still here?!" Gisorn exclaimed. As the smoke cleared, he noticed Guido's chest plate was gone, revealing a white tunic robe underneath with his chest exposed.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

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.