As Kito stepped back to catch his breath, he watched in astonishment as the villagers prepared to face the next wave of monsters. He had underestimated their combat skills, as each one of them donned the last pieces of their armor with confidence and expertise.
The next wave was approaching quickly, and Kito couldn't help but shudder at the sight of the terrifying creatures that stood before them. He struggled to imagine how they would manage to defeat them, even with the help of his grandfather.
The battle began with formidable intensity, the villagers joining forces to repel the titanic monsters that charged at them. Kito watched in amazement as these people, whom he had thought were merely villagers, turned out to be extraordinary fighters, capable of standing up to these monstrous creatures. Each one had their specialty - earth magic, fire magic, close-quarters combat, and some possessed dual elements and combined them.
In the midst of the battle, Kito spotted his grandfather, Nerio, confronting the monsters with a power and determination he had never seen before. It was clear that Nerio was an extremely powerful warrior, perhaps even the strongest in the kingdom.
The village members annihilated the waves of monsters one after another. However, when the final wave appeared, there was only one titanic and terrifying monster. At that moment, the villagers felt their courage waver.
It was the ultimate beast, an opponent that even the most powerful members of the village struggled to face. A towering Spiny Grizzly, about ten meters tall, stood before them, its massive claws and menacing spines poised to wreak havoc.
Kito decided to check the beast's stats:
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Creature Name: Spiny Grizzly
Level ???
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He was horrified to see that he couldn't even view the monster's stats. This meant that the grizzly's level was higher than his father's since he could see his father's level.
The battle began with unprecedented violence. The village's most powerful members confronted the creature, combining their strengths to try to bring it down. Kaliana, Kito's mother, summoned healing magic to keep her allies alive while using her plant magic to hinder the Spiny Grizzly's movements. Darius, Kito's father, cast fire and earth magic spells, attempting to weaken and slow down the creature.
Nerio, Kito's grandfather, rained lightning and ice upon the monster, seeking to stun and pierce its spiny armor. Régi, the blacksmith, used his exceptional strength to deliver devastating blows to the beast, reinforcing parts of his body to withstand the Grizzly's retaliation. Lastly, an unknown individual to Kito, shrouded in shadows and wielding dark magic, assisted in weakening the monster and disorienting it. Numerous other villagers that he had glimpsed a few times unleashed various elemental attacks to complete the spectacle.
The villagers fought with such intensity that many members were injured or pushed back, unable to continue the battle. Only Kaliana, Darius, Nerio, Régi, and the mysterious dark magic wielder remained capable of fighting the Spiny Grizzly.
The battle intensified, spells and attacks flying in all directions. The remaining five fighters joined forces and coordinated their attacks to inflict damage on the monster. Kaliana summoned thorny vines to wrap around the Grizzly's legs, while Darius hurled fireballs and summoned stone pillars to pin it to the ground.
Nerio, with a determined cry, unleashed a torrent of ice and lightning on the creature, which screamed in pain. Régi, taking advantage of this moment of weakness, struck the Grizzly violently with his hammer, shattering part of its spine-covered shell. The mysterious women, with a precise gesture, cast a dark spell that further weakened the beast.
Serpentine shadows coiled around the Spiny Grizzly, penetrating the gaps in its shell and sapping its vital strength.
Kito watched the battle with anxiety, his hands tightly gripping the hilt of his sword. He was both amazed and terrified by the power displayed by his family and allies, while also being concerned for their safety. He scanned the battlefield, searching for opportunities to lend his aid despite his lack of experience.
Suddenly, a winged monster swooped down from the sky and dove toward Kito, forcing him to dodge quickly. The creature thrashed, attempting to strike Kito with its claws and sharp wings. Feeling fear rise within him, Kito recalled his grandfather's advice and took a deep breath to focus. He parried the monster's attacks with his sword and waited for the right moment to counter.
Kaliana, seeing the weakened beast, summoned plants with sharp thorns that burst from the ground and propelled themselves towards the Spiny Grizzly, seeking to pierce its defense. Meanwhile, Darius formed a powerful hammer of blazing lava and threw it with supernatural strength at the monster. The hammer struck the creature, burning and further shattering its spine-covered shell.
Nerio, taking advantage of the opening created by his allies, gathered the energy of lightning and ice in his hands to form an electrified, frosty orb. Concentrating his power, he hurled the orb at the beast, which exploded upon impact, shaking the ground and eliciting a roar of pain from the Spiny Grizzly.
Régi, dramatically reinforcing his arms, grabbed his hammer and raised it high into the air before bringing it down with devastating force upon the monster's head. The power of the blow cracked the spine-covered shell and staggered the Grizzly.
At the same time, Kito finally found an opening to counterattack the winged creature. With a precise and swift sword strike, he managed to slice off one of its wings, causing it to crash to the ground. Drawing on his last reserves of energy, he took the opportunity to strike and kill the monster.
Just then, the power of Régi's blow cracked the spine-covered shell and staggered the Grizzly. However, as the village fighters thought they had gained the upper hand, an unexpected turn of events took place. The Spiny Grizzly, in a fit of rage and desperation, released its accumulated energy and let out a devastating roar that created a catastrophic shockwave.
The shockwave violently struck the villagers, hurling them backward and inflicting severe injuries on several of them. The situation seemed desperate, and the remaining fighters were too weakened to rise and continue the battle. Kito looked on in horror at the scene of devastation and felt helplessness wash over him. He saw his parents, injured and bleeding, barely moving.
It was then that Nerio, Kito's grandfather, enraged, realized that the fate of the village rested on his shoulders. Despite his advanced age and exhaustion, he decided to gather all his strength for one final assault. Determination, anger, and a sense of domination shone in his eyes as he began to summon the forces of lightning, ice, and fire.
Nerio's magic burst forth from his body, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Lightning, flames, and whirlwinds of ice intertwined in a combination of pure energy. The villagers, despite their injuries, couldn't help but be awed by the unleashed power of their elder. Kito, in particular, felt immense pride for his grandfather.
With a cry of determination, Nerio unleashed all his power upon the Spiny Grizzly. A beam of energy, combining the three elements, violently struck the creature, lifting it off the ground and causing a devastating explosion. The Spiny Grizzly let out one final roar of pain before being obliterated by the combined power of Nerio's magic.
The blast caused by this attack, shook the earth and raised a cloud of dust that enveloped the battlefield. The villagers, exhausted and injured, slowly got to their feet and began to realize their victory. They had survived the attack of the monsters and saved their village.
At the same time, Kito received the notification of the successful completion of his quest, along with the associated rewards.