As Glutmeister's presence caused panic and chaos in the town, Luna, who had been silent for the past few days, finally awakened. She urgently instructed Hayato to transform into the Masked Knight Enigma without delay.
Luna: "Hayato, we have no time to waste! Transform into Masked Knight Enigma immediately!"
Hayato quickly grabbed the EnigDriver and fastened it around his waist, inserting the Blank EnigMod into the middle slot. With determination in his eyes, Hayato turned to Mia.
Hayato: "Mia, find a safe place to hide. I'll face this threat head-on."
Mia nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation, and quickly found a hiding place.
Mia: "Be careful, Hayato. We're counting on you."
Hayato: "Don't worry, Mia. I'll do whatever it takes to protect this town."
As the tension mounted, Hayato took a deep breath and began chanting the words, "Enigma Change!" A surge of energy enveloped him, and in a flash of light, he transformed into the formidable Masked Knight Enigma, ready to confront Glutmeister and protect the town from impending disaster.
Hayato swiftly deployed his EniGun by inserting the Gold EnigMod into the left slot of his EnigDriver. He unleashed a barrage of energy blasts towards Glutmeister, but to his dismay, they seemed to have little effect.
Luna's voice resonated in Hayato's mind, guiding him through the intense battle.
Luna: "Hayato, you need the power of the wind. Retrieve the Gale EnigMod from the right holster and insert it into the EnigDriver's right slot. Chant 'Transcend!'"
Hayato followed Luna's instructions without hesitation, reaching for the Gale EnigMod and inserting it into the EnigDriver. He chanted the incantation with unwavering determination.
Hayato: "Transcend!"
In an instant, the armor of Masked Knight Enigma began to glow, its color shifting to a vibrant verdant green with accents of whispering silver. The helmet took on the appearance of a fierce wolf's head, exuding an aura of primal power.
With the transformation complete, the EniGun in Hayato's hand transformed into a sleek and agile bow known as the Zephyr Bow. Crafted from golden materials, it reflected the grace and precision associated with the Fenrir and the power of the wind. As Hayato drew the bowstring, it emitted a radiant verdant green glow, each arrow infused with razor-sharp gusts of wind.
Armed with his new weapon and enhanced power, Hayato resumed his attack on Glutmeister. He unleashed a barrage of arrows, their tips piercing through the dragon's tough scales and managing to strike its wing.
Glutmeister roared in pain and fury, his voice dripping with curses.
Glutmeister: "You insolent human! You dare challenge me? I will crush you!"
Undeterred by the dragon's threats, Masked Knight Enigma stood resolute, ready to protect the town and face any challenges that came his way.
Glutmeister's eyes narrowed as he noticed the similarities between Hayato's armor and that of the Sturmkrieger. A twisted grin crept across his charred face, illuminated by his glowing ember-like eyes.
Glutmeister: "Ah, so you're the Sturmkrieger killer, wearing their armor like a trophy. How fitting that I shall be the one to put an end to your pitiful existence!"
Hayato chuckled defiantly, his voice laced with determination.
Hayato: "You think you can take me down? I've faced stronger foes than you, dragon! Prepare to be humbled!"
With a surge of power, Glutmeister underwent a terrifying transformation. His form shifted, manifesting into a towering humanoid creature with charred skin and flickering flames dancing across his body. He wielded a colossal flaming sword that crackled with intense heat.
Although smaller in size than his dragon form, Glutmeister's power seemed to amplify in this new manifestation. Flames engulfed his sword with every swing, leaving a trail of scorching heat in its wake.
Glutmeister: "Feel the fury of the inferno! You shall burn!"
Glutmeister lunged at Hayato with ferocious speed, his flaming sword descending upon him. Hayato skillfully evaded the onslaught, using his agility and the wind manipulation granted by the Zephyr Bow to keep a safe distance.
Hayato: "You may be powerful, Glutmeister, but I won't let your flames consume this town! I'll extinguish them with the winds of justice!"
Hayato swiftly retaliated, launching a volley of arrows imbued with gusts of wind. The arrows soared through the air, aiming for Glutmeister's exposed vulnerabilities. Each strike carried the force of the tempest, seeking to disrupt his fiery onslaught.
The clash between Hayato, the Masked Knight Enigma, and Glutmeister, the embodiment of flames, intensified. Hayato's agility and strategic prowess kept him one step ahead, his arrows piercing Glutmeister's defenses, though the dragon-humanoid hybrid retaliated with relentless fury.
As the battle raged on, the fate of the town hung in the balance. The clash between fire and wind continued, each combatant pushing themselves to their limits. Sparks flew, and the air crackled with the clash of their opposing forces.
As Glutmeister's attacks grew weaker and his fiery form wavered, Hayato seized the opportunity to unleash a barrage of arrows. However, the exhausted Glutmeister summoned a final burst of strength and retaliated with a blazing inferno.
Luna: "Hayato, there's an EnigMod slot in the handle of your bow! Insert the Gale EnigMod to enhance your shot!"
Hayato acted swiftly, removing the Gale EnigMod from the EnigDriver and inserting it into the designated slot on the bow's handle. As he drew back the string, a powerful force gathered, swirling with the essence of the wind.
Hayato's eyes locked onto Glutmeister's heart, his aim true. He released the arrow, and it soared through the air with immense velocity, piercing through Glutmeister's fading form. The dragon-humanoid hybrid disintegrated into thin air, leaving behind a Fiery Red with Golden Flames EnigMod, adorned with the silhouette of a majestic dragon breathing fire—an Inferno EnigMod.
With the battle concluded, Hayato returned to his normal form, the Masked Knight Enigma's armor fading away. As he walked towards the EnigMod on the ground, ready to retrieve it, his senses tingled. In a blink of an eye, mysterious figures with lightning-fast movements snatched the EnigMod, leaving only a trail of lightning in their wake.
Hayato stood in confusion, his mind racing with questions about the identity and intentions of those who had stolen the EnigMod. Luna's voice scolded him for his lapse in awareness.
Luna: "Hayato, you must stay vigilant! The EnigMods are valuable and sought after. We must retrieve it!"
As Hayato absorbed Luna's scolding, Mia approached him, her expression concerned. The town was in disarray, with several buildings damaged by the battle. The townsfolk, relieved that the flames had been extinguished, began to celebrate.
In the midst of the chaos, a sturdy figure with an eyepatch over his left eye approached Hayato. He spoke with a deep voice, commanding respect.
Bulky Figure (Leonard): "You there! Come with me."
Curiosity piqued, Hayato followed Leonard, who guided him up to the second floor of the adventurer guild—the Guild Master's room. Leonard introduced himself as the guild master.
Leonard: "I'm Leonard, the guild master. We have much to discuss, Hayato."