Anya’s thoughts raced…
‘W-what is this strange sensation? Why couldn’t I look him in the eye?’
‘This feeling in my heart… It’s strange and unnerving.’
‘I feel humiliated, but there’s something else I can’t quite place.’
‘Stop this! I need to snap out of this; I have an event to win, and my team needs me.’
She slowly raised her head, and the first thing her gaze landed on was Spade holding a
roughed-up Maila by the hair; she had blisters and cuts all over. The sight made her heart sink further, but it also sparked a fire within her.
Spade noticed Anya looking at him. He looked back at her, his eyes cold.
“I’m done here.”
He said, flinging Maila to Anya’s side. Maila coughed up blood as she hit the ground.
Spade then turned around and began to walk away. Slowly, his body began to fade as if he were turning invisible.
In the next instant, a massive boom could be heard, as if something made a major leap. With that, Spade was gone.
…
Marcus and Elena, commenting over the livestream, were shocked by how things had played out.
Marcus, barely able to contain his shock, exclaimed, “Did you all see that? Spade just wiped the floor with the Berserkers! And he surprisingly didn’t even kill any of them!”
Elena nodded, her eyes wide. “It’s unbelievable. Who is this guy? To take down Anya ‘and’ her team like that and then just disappear… I’ve never seen anything like it!”
“Did he really do all this just because of some wyverns?”
The livestream chat exploded with comments:
“Who the heck is this Spade guy?!”
“Did you see how he handled them? Insane!”
“I thought Anya was unbeatable! What just happened?!”
“He’s got to be some kind of legend or something.”
“Is it just me, or does he look like he’s done this before?”
Ivy rushed over to the side of her teammates, her hands glowing with healing talent. “Hang in there, everyone. I’ll get you back on your feet.”
Halzor groaned, clutching his side. “Ivy, focus on Maila first. She’s hurt bad.”
Ivy nodded, moving to Maila. “Maila, stay with me. You’re going to be okay.”
Maila coughed, wincing in pain. “I’m not… He was so… Ivy.”
As Ivy worked, Anya gritted her teeth, slowly rising to her feet. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions: anger, confusion, and a burning desire to meet him again. She clenched her fists, her gaze hardening as she looked in the direction Spade had disappeared.
“Spade,” she said under her breath, “I’ve seen your aura. So if I ever encounter you without your mask, I will definitely kill you.”
…
[Notice! Berserk Deactivated!]
[Notice! Draconic Rage’s Rank has Dropped to S!]
[Draconic Rage deactivated!]
[Congratulations to the player for completing the quest!]
[The player has now obtained the Reward: Azure Rock Summoning Conduit!]
Now at a considerable distance away from them, Alister suddenly took off his mask, revealing his face.
As the effects of Draconic Rage and Berserk left him, his feet suddenly fell to the floor. The soreness spread through his entire body, a harsh reminder of the toll using these powerful skills had on him, and the sharp pain and dullness he could feel in his head he could only deduce was the effect of the Berserk skill. He winced, taking a moment to catch his breath. “Cinder, Darven, Terra,” he called out, his voice echoing through the wasteland. “Come out.” In response, three rifts materialized and his dragons stepped out from the shadows, surrounding him.
Cinder approached first, clearly concerned. “My lord, are you alright? You look exhausted.” Alister nodded, a slight smile on his lips. “I’ll be fine, Cinder. Just… feeling the aftereffects.”
Darven lowered his head to speak. “You were absolutely radiating back there, my lord; it was a sight I was glad to witness.”
Cinder’s eyes lit up with a touch of excitement. “Indeed, my lord. You showed them your power. They won’t forget this.”
Terra stepped closer, her expression calm and thoughtful. “You succeeded in your mission, but you need to rest. And again, what was that aura you had around you, my lord?”
“Even with my eyes, I couldn’t tell what it was, but I was certain it was sinister and I would advise against the use of it.”
Alister sighed, leaning against a nearby rock. “I know, but the circumstances left me no choice. Let’s forget that; we should immediately head back to Ren and the others.” ƒгeewebnovёl.com
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Alister then re-equipped his battle suit, feeling its systems come to life as it adjusted to his
body.
“Cinder.”
“Lower your head.”
Cinder complied immediately, her massive head descending to the ground. Alister climbed up with ease, settling into a secure position atop her head.
“Alright, let’s head back.”
Cinder spread her enormous wings, the air around them rippling with her powerful aura. With a mighty leap, she took to the skies, her wings beating as they ascended. Terra and Darven followed close behind.
…
Ren sat in the van, his fingers drumming anxiously on the dashboard as the engine idled. The rest of the team, including Hiroshi, Kaida, and Razorgrin, were scattered. The silence was tense, broken only by the occasional rustling of equipment or a frustrated sigh.
Ren glanced at the van’s communication console. “Come on, Alister. Pick up,” he said, hitting the call button again, his patience wearing thin.
Finally, the line connected. “Alister, where are you?” Ren yelled.
There was a moment of static before Alister’s voice came through, calm yet firm. “I’m close
by; I’ll be with you any moment now.”
Ren blinked, confusion and frustration mingling on his face. “What do you mean, any moment? We need you here, now. You said this wouldn’t take long. Where are you?”
Before Ren could get a response, a massive boom echoed through the air, shaking the ground beneath the van.
The team exchanged alarmed glances as they quickly opened the doors and stepped outside.
As they emerged, they were met with the dazzling sight of Alister’s massive dragons. Their powerful wings stirred up dust and debris as they landed, their immense bodies casting long shadows over the van and the surrounding area.
Alister stood atop Cinder, his battle suit gleaming in the sunlight. He looked down at Ren and the others and said, “Sorry for the delay, Captain.”
“There were some minor… complications. But I’m back now, and we’re ready to move
forward.”
Ren’s frustration melted away, and he couldn’t help but sigh. He nodded. “Glad to have you
back, Alister. Let’s get back to our mission.”