The wind whipped fiercely across the battlefield. Biel closed his eyes for a moment, feeling the weight of what was to come. Before him, Shalok smiled with malice; his crimson eyes reflected a thirst for combat.
"Are you ready to face your destiny?" Shalok asked, his voice resonating with a chilling coldness.
Biel clenched his fists and felt the energy flow within him. There was no turning back.
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Meanwhile, elsewhere on the battlefield, Acalia and the others faced the final dragon. Acalia lunged toward the beast, her sword radiating a blinding light. With a fierce cry, she delivered a direct strike to the dragon's chest. The impact echoed through the air, pushing the creature back several meters.
The dragon roared in fury and counterattacked, unleashing a searing blast of fire toward Acalia. Without hesitating, she raised a hand and conjured an energy shield, blocking the scorching flames. Despite her defense, the impact forced her back a few steps.
"This dragon is much more powerful than the other two..." Acalia murmured between gasps. "At this rate, we won't be able to do anything."
Sarah, Xanthe, and Easton exchanged worried glances. Their energy was draining fast, and the dragon showed no signs of fatigue.
"Its magic is too strong... triple our own," Acalia added, her expression reflecting the gravity of the situation. "And Ylfur is still unconscious."
Suddenly, Yumi stepped forward, her gaze determined. "I will handle that dragon," she declared firmly.
Acalia looked at her in surprise. "Are you sure? Its power is gargantuan."
In Yumi's mind, a thought surged with intensity: I must use the power that god granted me. There is no other choice.
"Acalia, Raizel, I need you to distract it while I charge my spell," Yumi indicated, her brow furrowed. "I’m counting on you."
Raizel smiled and nodded without hesitation. "Of course! Let’s give it a fight."
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Acalia and Raizel lunged at the dragon, each releasing their best attack. The energy of both strikes resonated loudly, but the beast didn't even flinch.
"It can't be..." Acalia whispered, her eyes wide. "That dragon repelled our power."
Raizel grit her teeth in frustration. "Even with my angelic strength and your divine power, we couldn't even leave a scratch. What kind of creature is this?"
Before they could react, Yumi's voice rang out across the battlefield: "Girls, get away from the dragon!"
Both turned and saw that Yumi had finished charging her spell. With a burning glow in her eyes, she extended her hands and unleashed the spell: "Rising Flare."
A colossal stream of fire erupted from her hands, striking the dragon head-on. The explosion lit up the sky, and an immense pillar of smoke rose, obscuring the beast's figure.
"I did it..." Yumi murmured with a glimmer of hope.
However, a thunderous roar shook the air, and in an instant, the smoke cleared completely. The dragon remained intact, its gaze fierce and defiant. Yumi, Acalia, and Raizel stood frozen.
"No... not even that worked," Raizel whispered, a shiver running down her spine.
At that moment, a figure emerged from the shadows. His deep, firm voice caught everyone's attention.
"You won't be able to defeat that dragon with magic. Its resistance is too high due to its advanced magical power."
Acalia and Raizel turned to see an adventurer in light armor and an imposing bearing: Gaudel. His face showed unshakeable confidence.
"A dragon immune to magic...?" Acalia whispered. "Then, how do we defeat it?"
Gaudel traced a slight smile. "If we defeat the one controlling it, we win."
"Biel?" Raizel asked, a spark of hope in her eyes.
"No," Gaudel interrupted, shaking his head. "The true controller of this beast is someone else."
Without warning, Gaudel drew his light bow and fired an arrow toward a nearby rock formation. The arrow struck with force, illuminating the area. In that instant, a silhouette emerged from the shadows.
"Well, well..." the figure murmured with a calm, almost amused voice. "I see that eye of yours is truly interesting."
The light revealed his face. A man of lean but imposing build, wearing a calculating smile.
"My name is Cliver Soldemour," he announced confidently. "And I have come on a mission from my Empress, Domia. But it seems this will be simpler than I thought."
Gaudel locked his gaze on Cliver, his expression hardening. "You are the one controlling the dragon," he stated coldly.
Cliver gave a lopsided grin. "Indeed. My advanced magic allows me to bend it to my will. But my true mission here isn't just this dragon. I’ve come for you, Gaudel. Empress Domia desires that Magic Eye you possess."
Cliver let out a low, menacing laugh. "I see... then I'll simply tear your eyes out and take them to her," he said with chilling coldness before breaking into mocking laughter.
Gaudel, instead of showing fear, traced a defiant smile. "Then try it."
The wind blew hard between them, laden with tension. Cliver raised a hand, and the dragon roared fiercely, as if sensing its master’s thrill. The battle was about to begin.
"You know, Gaudel, you could save yourself the suffering. Hand it over voluntarily and I promise Empress Domia will treat you with 'some' respect," Cliver said with a smug grin.
"There is nothing to talk about," Gaudel replied firmly. "I’d rather lose it than put this power in the wrong hands."
Cliver clicked his tongue, his patience finally snapping. "Always so stubborn... It’s a pity, really. But since you wish it so..." He raised his staff, and dark energy began to gather at its tip.
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The roar of the combat between Gaudel and Cliver echoed throughout the area. Each attack was devastating, illuminating the battlefield with flashes of magic and pure energy.
In the distance, Biel dodged a strike from Shalok and felt the vibration of the ground beneath his feet. He turned for an instant and saw the fierce battle his friend was waging. His heart raced.
"That fight over there... it’s too intense," he murmured.
Shalok also noticed the energy emanating from the fray and let out a mocking laugh. "Well, well... I see you’ve discovered that idiot Cliver and, with him, the true plan," he commented with a malicious smile.
Biel frowned, staying on guard. "What do you mean by 'the true plan'? I thought you were here to destroy the city."
Shalok smiled arrogantly. "Well, that was part of it, but the main objective was to capture the adventurer with the magic eye in this place. But it seems Cliver has already found him."
A chill ran down Biel’s spine. So they are here for Gaudel and his Magic Eye... this is going to be a problem.
"Oh! I see you’ve caught on, commoner," Shalok mocked. "But tell me, what will you do now? Will you keep fighting me, or try to save your friend before it’s too late?"
Biel grit his teeth. "Don't worry about what I'll do. You haven't seen everything I'm capable of yet."
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Biel exhaled deeply and closed his eyes. He knew he couldn't hold back any longer. The energy inside him overflowed like an unstoppable torrent, forming a dark aura that enveloped him completely. His power grew exponentially, cracking the ground beneath his feet.
Shalok, who until then had maintained a carefree attitude, went wide-eyed. For the first time, his face reflected desperation. "What is this sinister aura! This power... it almost equals Lady Domia's... Who the hell is this guy?"
Biel opened his eyes, his gaze burning with determination and contained rage. "This time... I will defeat you both."
As he charged a colossal amount of energy, Gaudel and the rest of the group felt the power surge. "That’s... Biel’s power!" Gaudel said in shock. Acalia, Yumi, Raizel, and the others watched with worry and awe.
Cliver realized the threat and ran toward Shalok. "Damn it, Shalok, we can't let him launch that attack!" he growled.
Biel raised both hands, and a dense sphere of dark and golden energy began to form above him. The pressure was suffocating, the wind roaring violently.
"Take this! Twilight Explosion!" Biel shouted as he unleashed the devastating attack.
The sphere struck Shalok and Cliver head-on. They tried to block it with all their power, but it was in vain. Biel's energy consumed them, generating an explosive shockwave that rocked the entire battlefield.
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A great dark explosion lit up the sky. After a few seconds, the smoke began to clear, revealing Shalok and Cliver lying on the ground, unconscious.
Biel, exhausted, staggered and fell to his knees. "This time... I could do it," he whispered before losing consciousness.
Charlotte rushed to him, her heart in her throat. "Little brother, are you okay!?"
Easton held her by the shoulders. "Calm down, Charlotte. Biel is fine; he’s just unconscious after deploying all that energy."
But before they could relax, a figure appeared beside the bodies of Cliver and Shalok. His presence was suffocating, and his voice resonated with coldness. "Well, well... you are all fools. You couldn't even fulfill the mission," he said with disdain.
Acalia immediately moved into a defensive stance. "Who are you!?"
The figure smiled disinterestedly. "We will meet again."
Without another word, he vanished on the spot, taking Shalok and Cliver with him.
"Damn it, they escaped!" Easton struck the ground in frustration.
Acalia sighed and relaxed her posture. "It’s alright. We will cross paths again."
Without losing any more time, the group lifted Biel and hurried to take him to the city to treat his wounds. Though the battle had ended, they knew the war was far from over.
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