Game Over Not Over for Me novel Chapter 74

**Chapter 74: First Clear**

The water cannon built pressure with a relentless intensity, and when it finally unleashed its torrents, the force was like a tempest raging across the surface of the water.

Yet Alden, agile and resolute, twisted and turned through the air, deftly evading each powerful blast.

The shots were alarmingly predictable.

Once the Blood-Eyed Dragon Turtle unleashed its jet, the stream remained unyielding, a steady torrent that Alden had already anticipated.

He was in motion, a blur of determination, before the water even left the creature’s gaping jaws.

Streams of water hissed and tore through the air, churning the waves beneath him as Alden released arrow after arrow, each one a missile of precision aimed at the monstrous foe.

His arrows sliced through the wind, striking the beast with unerring accuracy, steadily chipping away at the creature’s formidable health.

The Dragon Turtle roared, a deep, earth-shaking sound that reverberated across the open water, a clear signal of its rage and frustration.

It understood that as long as Alden remained airborne, it could not reach him.

Without a moment’s hesitation, Alden continued to unleash his arrows, five at a time, each volley delivering a staggering 40,000 damage.

In a mere minute, he had already dealt a staggering 2.4 million damage.

If he continued this relentless assault for five minutes, the creature would find itself losing more than ten million health points.

But just as victory seemed within reach, the tide of battle shifted.

When the Blood-Eyed Dragon Turtle’s health dipped to just above four million, Alden felt a sudden shift in the air—the Abyssal Frost Wings that had granted him such mobility began to fade.

He hit the ground with a thud, but his aim remained unwavering, focused on the beast before him.

Then, in a shocking turn of events, the Blood-Eyed Dragon Turtle entered a state of rage, but rather than launching itself at Alden, it activated its Healing Body ability.

Alden’s eyes widened as he watched the health bar skyrocket upward with alarming speed.

In mere seconds, the monster had regained over 11 million HP, a single move that obliterated all the hard work Alden had put in earlier.

“That’s absolutely ridiculous,” Alden muttered under his breath, his frustration boiling beneath the surface.

This was not merely a formidable boss; in the Hell Level, it was an utterly broken one.

With its health restored, the Blood-Eyed Dragon Turtle became a blur of motion, charging across the water with the ferocity of a tank, and Alden’s gut tightened in response.

Dodging a shell the size of a basketball court at this speed felt impossible, a daunting challenge that sent a shiver down his spine.

The impact hit him like a freight train, and a glowing number floated ominously above his head as the shock rattled his very bones.

-51290!

“Holy shit, my HP is dropping fast,” he thought, panic creeping into his mind.

Before he could even recover from the blow, the Dragon Turtle’s claw came crashing down with terrifying force.

Critical hit.

-55895

Another horrifying damage number appeared, and Alden rolled hard, narrowly slipping beyond its reach.

In that moment, he fell back into his kiting tactics, using whatever cover he could find to break the line of sight while firing in rapid bursts.

But the beast was faster now, its movements and attacks sharpened by its rage.

Its swipes cut through the air with deadly precision, each one a reminder of the danger he faced.

The creature spun, claws slashing viciously.

Alden sidestepped just in time, releasing another volley of arrows that hammered against its thick hide.

Their battle settled into a tense rhythm—Alden’s agility kept him alive, but the Dragon Turtle’s sheer power pushed him back, forcing him to adapt.

It was clear to him that this couldn’t last forever.

The creature’s healing was formidable, but Alden’s own recovery was relentless.

The Dragon Turtle’s roar split the air, vibrating through his chest like a drumbeat of war.

The sea convulsed beneath him, and suddenly, waves towering thirty feet loomed ominously over the battlefield, rushing toward Alden with the force of a tsunami.

Alden’s jaw tightened as he recognized the setup.

This was the Dragon Tsunami Roar, designed to knock him back, followed by the Blackwater Whirlpool to trap him in place.

He braced himself, knowing what would come next.

And that wasn’t all. His revival skill, upgraded to four stars, regenerated an additional 500 HP every second.

The Goddess of Life’s Tears contributed another 10,000, pushing his total regeneration to an impressive 47,600 HP per second.

In essence, unless the Dragon Turtle could stun him or land a monumental burst attack, it was powerless to touch him.

This meant its threat level had dwindled to almost nothing.

Most of its skills were sustained or wide-area attacks, lacking the kind of raw burst damage needed to break through his defenses.

It did possess a deadly combo, of course.

Blackwater Whirlpool, for instance, could have been catastrophic.

Alden felt a wave of relief wash over him as he recalled his debuff clear.

Without that skill, the whirlpool would have ensnared him, setting him up for a lethal combo.

Aquarrow Formation followed by Ninepillar Smash?

That could one-shot almost any Level 45 elite player who couldn’t clear their debuffs.

Even Alden would struggle to withstand such a blow.

But in this battle, there were no what-ifs.

With his debuff clear and astonishing regeneration, the outcome was already determined. The Dragon Turtle wore itself down until it finally collapsed under the relentless assault.

And at long last, Alden delivered the final blow.

Ding! “Your party is the first to kill the Blood-Eyed Dragon Turtle. We will make a server-wide announcement. Would you like to hide your nickname?”

“No,” he replied, a sense of pride swelling within him.

“Server-wide announcement. Congratulations to Frost King and hidden nickname for completing the first clear of Blackwater Lake – Dragon Turtle. Rewards: Frost King Attribute Points +80, hidden nickname Attribute Points +10. This announcement is made in the hope that all players will continue to strive forward.”

Alden barely registered the accolades. He had heard it all before, a chorus of congratulations that felt almost routine.

Shoot Heaven’s name remained hidden, but since his contribution to the run had been minimal, he only earned a fraction of Alden’s Attribute Points.

And because he had fallen before the end, he wasn’t even present in the dungeon when it concluded, leaving him without the completion rewards.