From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Sanguina's eyes narrowed as the gold projectiles hurtled toward her. She raised her hand, summoning a dark barrier that absorbed the impact of the first wave. The force pushed her back, her heels scraping against the metal floor as she struggled to maintain her balance.

"Impressive trick, but you'll need more than shiny objects to take me down," she snarled, her fangs gleaming under the dim light of the vault.

Ren's laugh echoed through the confined space. "Oh, I have plenty more in store for you," he replied, twirling his katana with one hand while his other manipulated the gold, directing it like a conductor leading an orchestra.

The gold reformed, twisting and coiling into serpentine shapes that lunged at Sanguina. She dodged swiftly, her movements a blur as she sliced through the golden serpents with her blade. The clinking of metal and the hiss of shattered gold filled the air, creating a cacophony of sound.

"You think these trinkets will stop me?" Sanguina's voice was steady, but her eyes betrayed a flicker of concern. "Why not fight me directly, Shinigami? Or are you afraid?"

Ren's smile faded, replaced by a look of steely determination. "Afraid? Hardly. I just enjoy watching you squirm." He gestured, and the gold melted into a liquid pool, spreading across the floor towards Sanguina's feet.

She leaped onto a nearby chest, avoiding the molten gold. "You know," she said, her voice carrying a mocking tone, "for someone who prides himself on power, you rely an awful lot on tricks."

Ren's eyes flashed with anger. "Tricks? This is the art of manipulation, a skill you clearly underestimate." With a swift motion, he raised his katana high, the blade catching the faint light and casting eerie reflections around the room.

Sanguina's senses heightened, anticipating his next move. "Is that so? Let's see how you handle a direct approach." She sprang forward, her blade aimed at Ren's heart.

Ren blocked her strike with his katana, the clash of steel against steel reverberating through the vault. Sparks flew as they exchanged blows, each strike faster and more ferocious than the last. The confined space amplified the intensity, their movements a blur of deadly precision.

"Not bad," Ren admitted, parrying a particularly vicious swipe. "But you'll need more than brute strength to defeat me."

Sanguina grinned, her eyes glowing with a fierce red light. "Good thing I have plenty more where that came from." She unleashed a burst of dark energy, the force knocking Ren back and shattering the gold constructs around them.

Ren landed gracefully, a smirk returning to his lips. "Finally, you're showing some real power. Now, let's see how far you can push it."

Sanguina took a deep breath, her eyes narrowing with focus. As Ren landed, his feet hit the metal ground with a force that left a small dent. In the blink of an eye, she was in front of him, her hands gripping the hilt of her blade.

Ren's eyes widened in anguish as he felt the cold steel twist into his lower stomach. Sanguina smirked, leaning in close. "A little too much to handle for the little Shinigami?" she taunted, her voice a low purr.

He grimaced, pain etched across his face. Sanguina's smirk widened. "Not so tall and mighty now, huh?" she added, twisting the blade further.

With a growl of defiance, Ren summoned his strength. Hundreds of spikes formed above him, shimmering with deadly intent. With a swift motion, he brought them crashing down towards her.

Sanguina yanked her blade free and leaped back, twisting and turning to avoid the lethal barrage. She landed and skidded to a halt, a few scratches marring her otherwise flawless skin. The metal ground beneath her feet groaned from the impact, but she stood tall, eyes locked on Ren.

Blood trickled from his wound as he snapped his fingers. The gold coins began to levitate and whirl around him, morphing into the forms of wolves with golden coins at their centers. Forty shadow wolves emerged, their eyes glowing with a sinister light. They rushed along the walls, their claws scraping against the metal, creating a cacophony of howls and growls.

The vault felt tighter as the wolves closed in. Sanguina's piercing red gaze intensified, her focus sharpening. "Let's see if you can handle this," she murmured, her voice a low growl.

The first wave of wolves lunged at her, teeth bared and claws extended. Sanguina raised her hand, summoning a swarm of blood-like bats from the shadows. The bats screeched and dived into the wolves, biting and tearing at them. As the wolves attacked, their teeth and claws left cuts on her skin, but the wounds healed almost instantly, leaving only faint scars.

Sanguina danced around the confined space, her movements a blur of speed and precision. She slashed through the wolves with her blade, each strike sending a shower of sparks and gold fragments flying. The claustrophobic environment worked against her, but she used it to her advantage, bouncing off the walls and chests to keep the wolves at bay.

One wolf managed to sink its teeth into her arm, its golden fangs piercing her flesh. Sanguina hissed in pain and anger, wrenching her arm free and decapitating the beast in a single, fluid motion. "Is that the best you can do?" she taunted, her voice dripping with defiance.

As more wolves swarmed her, Sanguina's eyes glowed even brighter. She focused her gaze on the nearest wolf, her piercing red eyes locking onto its own. The wolf hesitated, its movements slowing as Sanguina's vampiric control took hold. With a flick of her wrist, she commanded the wolf to turn on its companions, causing chaos among the pack.

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The controlled wolf lunged at another, its teeth sinking into the shadowy flesh. The distraction gave Sanguina the opening she needed. She summoned another wave of blood-like bats, the crimson creatures swarming over the wolves, tearing them apart with relentless ferocity.

Despite her efforts, the wolves kept coming. Their numbers seemed endless in the tight confines of the vault. Sanguina felt the weight of their assault, but her determination never wavered. She slashed through another wave, her blade a blur of deadly precision.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Sweat dripped down her face, mingling with the blood of her enemies. She took a deep breath, steadying herself. "I can do this all day," she muttered, her voice filled with unwavering resolve.