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Squad 4 - Night Terror Nest Level 4 Vs Goblin Archer Village Level 12 - Squad 21 - First Round - Round of 64
"Fronz you were the one to pick this village. Can you explain to us why?" Ian had been leading the team throughout the preliminaries. Under his leadership their teamwork began to develop steadily. Fronz also adapted the position of second in command in the team due to his knowledge of the maps and tournament strategies.
"This should be the Night Terror Nest. It is said that in his time as a kid monster hunter Prince Adoli got stuck in a valley in the Wither Forest. As you know, although Wither Forest is a Forest it can be hard to find water or even food if you aren't strong enough." As he spoke Fronz was leading the group through a dark and gloomy forest.
"So what you are saying is that this place is like his memory of being in the Withers Forest?" Ian asked.
"Indeed. Ms. Edwards has wanted to show off her ability so I felt this would be a good opportunity. The Nesting Area of the Night Terror is there." As the gazes of the group turned in the direction he was pointing they noticed an exposed nest in the middle of a still lake.
The Lake itself seemed eerie, as if there were nightmares underneath ready to pull you in at any moment. In the middle of the regular looking bird nest sat an Altar with a falcon dripping darkness etched on it.
"Finally, you guys have been showing off the entire time. Now it's my turn. Thank you Fronz." As Nina jumped in excitement her beads began to rattle with a strange rhythm.
One of the beads cracked, unleashing a strange rune.
'Fancy'
The rune flew over the lake before bursting into several sparkles. The sparkles then gathered as a beautiful ship appeared on the surface. The flag was red with a skull with a bandana and a hoop earring. It also had a set of cross bones beneath. On the bow of the ship it read 'Charles II'.
Even from the shore all of squad 4 could see several illusory figures on the deck of the ship staring back at them.
"Is there anyone you feel would be helpful?" Although Ian hated to admit it, the water is the Edwards domain. Their family has a strong bloodline ability linked to being able to summon ships of war. In the lower tiers an Edwards child is said to be invincible on water. Even from the day they awakened one could have their own fleet.
For most people being blessed with a simple ability to get stronger or live longer would be enough. But, for families with strong legacies the bar of requirement and the pressure is quite scary.
"Would Mr. Luciano like to join me on my ship. I love a man with a good shot." Nina threw Greg an alluring smile as the young man took a deep puff of his cigarette in surprise.
*Cough**Cough*
"Sure."
*Cough*
Greg's face turned slightly pink as he tried to gather himself. Leading to Nina chuckling in his ear. Seeing this scene, Greta let out a disgruntled snort. Her spear began to cut down with great weight as it fell between the two flirts.
"I'll be coming as well." Her lips curled up slightly seeing the surprise on their face and her wings even fluttered a little as if itching for combat.
"Good, Luana will go onboard with you as well. You four will work together to be our mobile defense. Fronz, Luber, and I will sit in the nest and guard the altar." As Ian delegated duties for the rest of the team, a sneer came over Nina's face.
"Ew, you want me to let a Frost on my boat?" The disdain on Nina's face was obvious. She had been trying to hold back for the sake of the competition but to let Luana on her boat. Never.
"Who said I even want to go on your stupid boat?" Before Luana could finish her sentence the crew on deck began to shuffle quickly. A strange whistling sound could be heard in the air getting louder and louder.
Before the object could be clearly seen it was met in mid - air by a frosted purple blur. Upon contact the objects exploded.
As the debris fell and the remnants of the purple arrow fell the entire lake froze over. The group looked back at the two young women.
Nina stood with a pistol with a red laser pointer pointed at Luana. While Luana stood opposite her with a blue bow nocked with a purple frost arrow.
Luana then lowered her bow, tilted her head with a smile and raised her hand in a peace symbol before following behind Ian and Fronz, who were battle ready and targeting Nina.
"Fine, since you don't know how to put personal matters aside, Luana will go with Ian and Luber and I will patrol the water." Seeing the tension in the air begin to lessen Fronz put forward a new suggestion before seeing Ian nod.
Luana then followed Ian and Luber as they walked toward the nest. Fronz walked to the halfway point between the Ship and the shore before sitting down cross legged and cultivating.
As Greta, Greg, and Nina headed to the ship Nina couldn't help but feel a little sad seeing both Ian and Fronz stand out for Luana. Although she did attack first, the suggestion was just too irritating. It was already bad enough she had to fight along with a member of that darned family but to let a Frost stand on the deck of an Edwards ship would be a disgrace to her ancestors.
The two families had fought for generations. But before that they used to be allies that ruled the Mandina Seas. Yet, one day Teach "WhiteStache" Edward was said to be poisoned to death by Jack Frost over a lover.
The two families then fought many battles against each other. Even after the Kingdom of David was formed the two families disliked each other.
As everyone in squad 4 got into position, Luana walked to the side of the large nest and lowered the tip of an arrow to meet the surface of the frozen lake. A strange purple light seemed to climb its way up the arrow causing strange purple designs to appear on the arrow.
After the designs were completed a layer of frost seemed to be emitted from the arrow. As this was happening the lake began to melt. Fronz, who was meditating with his eyes closed gathering all of the water elements in his surroundings, began to feel the water come into contact with his legs.
When the freezing cold lake water made contact with his leg, dark green scales began to form. His feet then began to turn into alligator claws.
The more his body was submerged, the faster his transformation into a humanoid reptile was. When it was complete, all one could see was a green scaled blur, darting back and forth beneath the waters surface swinging giant saw like broadswords in each hand before coming back to where he was meditating.
His body became extremely still as his scales began to mimic the color of the water's surface. Even a Tier 3 warrior would find it hard to sense his presence.
Nina sat at a table playing cards with her crew as Greta stood to the side in wait for battle. Greg could be seen laying down in the crow's nest looking down the scope of his Mistletoe 35 Sniper Rifle.
The Mistletoe 35 is one of the latest products from Farrar Weapons and Tech. With bullets made from Hyunium, each shot has the ability to put a hole through 3 tanks back to back or a Tier 2 warrior.