NOVEL NEXT Chapter 280: Crude Version of Baby
Riot, realizing his spike assault hadn't ended it, lunged forward. He and Venom clashed head-on, fists and tendrils tangled in a brutal melee. At first glance, they seemed evenly matched—even Venom managed a chokehold around Riot's throat.
Alexei whistled in approval.
"Looks like Venom's going to topple the stronger one after all!"
But the words had barely left his mouth before Riot's hide bristled. Dozens of thirty-centimeter spikes erupted from his body, stabbing into Venom's torso and flinging him backward.
Venom crashed down hard, writhing. Before he could recover, Riot's arm morphed into a heavy club. The blow smashed Venom off his feet, and the follow-up stomp drove him into the ground. Riot seized Eddie's ankle and hurled him toward the rocket tower, chasing after with a relentless barrage.
Venom was nearly ripped free from Eddie's body. Eddie's panicked voice cried out:
"Guys, I can't hold him—help!"
The others didn't hesitate. Selina darted in, her kick slamming Riot away from the gantry and into the ocean below. Waves surged skyward as the monster vanished beneath them.
Eddie gasped for breath, Venom quickly re-bonding with him. Selina warned sharply:
"Be careful of his parasitic switch."
······
Two minutes thirty seconds remained in the launch countdown.
Michael and Alexei rushed up. Michael peered over the rail.
"Think he ran? Maybe even Riot's scared."
Venom shook his head.
"He wants that rocket. He'll never abandon it."
Below the launch platform, Riot crouched, glaring up through the steelwork.
"I was going to hunt you down," he hissed. "But you came to me."
His gaze fixed on the trio. Drake's body, he now realized, was useless. Wealthy, yes. Strong? No. The three standing above radiated power. Perfect hosts.
Riot regretted not bringing Drake's scouter. Still, he could judge by build. The biggest male would suffice.
He launched skyward—straight at Alexei.
Alexei's fist thundered out, a blow carrying several tons of force. But Riot melted into him mid-punch, slipping into his body.
Venom groaned aloud.
"Oh no. That's trouble."
Drake's frail form crumpled behind them. Alexei's body warped, Riot's armor coating him in an instant.
"RRRAAAHHHH!"
Now bonded to a true powerhouse, Riot roared in ecstasy.
"This is strength! Real strength! Incredible!"
Spikes erupted over his frame, an aura of sheer menace bursting outward.
Selina's scanner blinked rapidly.
"His power level… 150."
Michael's face went pale. Even Selina herself tightened her fists—150 was beyond her ability to pin down.
High above, Smith Dole narrowed his eyes. The scene reminded him vividly of Baby from Dragon Ball GT—possessing warriors one by one, amplifying their might. But unlike Baby, symbiotes had glaring weaknesses. Fire. Sonic waves. And once forced out, they couldn't keep control of the previous host.
If Riot had Baby's resilience, the universe would be doomed.
On the platform, Riot grinned savagely at his enemies. His arms warped—one into a flail, the other into a scythe.
The first swing sent Michael flying. Selina barely evaded, her speed saving her. Riot chuckled darkly.
"Your body… I should have chosen you instead. Stronger than I imagined."
He lunged again, whirling his weapons. Selina closed the distance, her palms vibrating in a rapid barrage against his chest.
CLANG!
An armored plate blossomed across Riot's torso, nullifying the strike. Tendrils lashed for her.
"Your body will be mine," Riot snarled.
But Venom hurled himself sideways, arm stretching into a spear.
The collision knocked Riot tumbling back, tearing chunks from the launch deck.
······
(End of Chapter)
[Check Out My P@treon For +20 Extra Chapters On All My Fanfics!!][[email protected]/euridome]
[Thank You For Your Support!]