Preparing for Battle
As Miya, Balf, and Hinagawa approached the guild bar receptionist, they were greeted with warm smiles and familiar greetings. "Hello there, Miya and Balf," the receptionist chimed, her eyes lighting up at their arrival.
But it was Hinagawa's unexpected presence that caught the receptionist off guard. "Ah, you're coming with them?" she exclaimed, surprise evident in her voice.
With a confident nod, Hinagawa replied, "Yes, I'm going to watch Miya and Balf fight."
Concern creased the receptionist's brow as she cautioned, "Be careful. Monster purges can be quite dangerous."
Balf stepped forward, his imposing presence radiating confidence. "Don't worry, I'll protect her," he reassured the receptionist, his voice steady and sure.
Curiosity piqued, Balf turned to Hinagawa. "What's your name, kid?" he asked.
Hinagawa hesitated for a moment before replying, "I'm Hinagawa." But then, an idea struck her. "Actually, you can call me Hina for short," she suggested with a smile.
The receptionist and Miya exchanged approving nods. "Hina, that's a nice nick name," Miya remarked, her tone warm and welcoming.
Balf, ever the practical one, turned his attention to the task at hand. "Let's see what monsters are on the board," he said, his eyes scanning the list.
Upon spotting wyverns listed for purging balf see 30 gold coins reward, Miya voiced her concern. "Whoa, hold on. We can't take on wyverns by ourselves," she cautioned Balf.
But Balf remained undeterred. "Don't worry. I'm a paladin warrior, after all," he reminded her confidently. "And you're a master mage."
Miya glanced at Hinagawa, a hint of worry in her eyes. "I hope you won't regret this later," she said softly, her concern evident.
With a reassuring smile, Balf promised, "Don't worry. I'll protect her."
Hinagawa, now Hina, nodded in agreement. "Alright, I trust you, Sir Balf," she said, placing her faith in her new companions as they prepared for the dangerous task ahead.
The Wyvern Encounter
As they approached the formidable wyvern, its imposing figure looming large before them, Miya, Balf, and Hina huddled together, their minds buzzing with anticipation. With a silent nod from Miya, they began to formulate a plan of attack.
"Here's the plan," Miya whispered, her voice barely audible above the rustle of the wind. "Balf, you'll distract the wyvern while I prepare my strongest magic spells—fire and water attacks. Use your paladin roar to divert its attention, and then follow up with your shield crush to stun it. That's when I'll unleash my finishing moves."
Balf nodded in understanding, his expression determined. "Got it," he replied, his voice firm with resolve.
Miya turned to Hina, a note of concern in her eyes. "Just stay back and watch, Hina," she instructed gently. "We'll handle the danger."
Hina nodded obediently, her heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. "Okay, I'll stay out of harm's way," she promised, her voice tinged with anticipation.
With their plan in place, they moved into position, each member of the party ready to play their part in the upcoming battle.
The Plan in Motion
As the wyvern stood proudly before them, its sharp claws gleaming in the sunlight, Balf sprang into action. With a mighty roar, he drew the creature's attention, his imposing presence commanding its focus.
Meanwhile, Miya began to channel her magic, her hands crackling with energy as she prepared to unleash her devastating spells. With a focused intensity, she summoned the power of fire and water, weaving them together into a deadly combination.
As Balf engaged the wyvern in combat, using his shield crush to stun its movements, Miya launched her attack. Flames erupted from her small magic wand, engulfing the creature in a fiery blaze, while torrents of water crashed down upon it with unrelenting force.
Hina watched in awe from a safe distance, her heart pounding with excitement as she witnessed the incredible display of power unfolding before her eyes. With each strike, the wyvern faltered, its strength waning under the onslaught of magic.
And then, with one final burst of energy, Miya unleashed her finishing move—a powerful combination of fire and water that engulfed the wyvern in a blinding explosion of light.
As the dust settled and the smoke cleared, the wyvern lay defeated, its once proud form now nothing more than a charred husk.
With a triumphant cheer, Miya, Balf, and Hina celebrated their victory.
The Unleashed Fury
As Balf and Miya set to work harvesting the wyvern's parts, Hinagawa, now known as nick name Hina, watched with a mixture of fascination and disgust. The sight of the creature's carcass being dissected made her stomach churn, and she couldn't help but wrinkle her nose in distaste.
But as the bright sky suddenly darkened, casting a ominous shadow over the land, Hina's attention was drawn to the looming thunderclouds above. Red lightning crackled ominously, striking the ground with ferocious intensity.
The ground trembled beneath their feet as the lightning struck, sending shockwaves rippling through the air. Hina watched in curious as the other monsters scattered in fear, but one unlucky orc was struck directly by the bolt, its anguished cries filling the air.
As the orc writhed in pain, its body engulfed in a swirling miasma of black and red, Balf and Miya exchanged worried glances. "Hina, run!" they shouted in unison, their voices tinged with urgency.
But Hina remained surprisingly calm amidst the chaos, her eyes fixed on the infected orc as it turned its attention towards them. With lightning speed, the orc vanished from sight, reappearing behind them in a blink of an eye.
As Balf and Miya faced off against the infected orc, Hina watched from a safe distance, her heart pounding in her chest a bit. She felt a surge of a bit fear and uncertainty grip her, but she refused to let it consume her.
With a swift motion, Balf unleashed a devastating shield crush, the force of the impact sending shockwaves rippling through the ground. But the orc's strength seemed unyielding, its relentless assault pushing Balf to his limits.
"Run, Miya!" Balf shouted, his voice strained with effort as he fought to hold back the orc's onslaught. But Miya hesitated, her eyes wide with fear as she watched Balf struggle against their powerful foe.
With a sudden burst of energy, the orc redirected its attack towards Miya, its gaze fixated on her with malicious intent. Miya closed her eyes in terror, bracing herself for the inevitable blow.
But just as the orc's attack seemed poised to strike, Hina stepped forward, her expression determined. With a single outstretched finger, she deflected the orc's attack with a flick of her wrist, the force of the impact sending shockwaves rippling through the air.
As the orc staggered back in confusion, Hina turned to Miya. "Are you okay?" she asked, her concern evident in her eyes.
Miya looked up at Hina in awe, her fear momentarily forgotten as she witnessed the young girl's incredible display of power. "Thank you, Hina," she whispered, her voice filled with gratitude and disbelief.
But their moment of respite was short-lived, as the infected orc roared in rage, its eyes burning with fury. "You will pay for that," it growled menacingly, its gaze fixed on Hina with deadly intent. And as it lunged forward once more, the true battle for survival began.
Clash of Powers
As the infected orc charged forward with a deafening roar, Hina stood her ground, her eyes ablaze with determination. With a swift motion, she summoned forth a saber energy sword, its shimmering blade crackling with raw power.
With lightning speed, the orc swung its distorted bat towards Hina, aiming to strike her down with its monstrous strength. But Hina was ready, her reflexes honed to a razor's edge. With a deft parry, she intercepted the orc's blow, the clash of their weapons sending shockwaves rippling through the air.
The force of the impact was staggering, sending Balf and Miya hurtling backward with a force akin to a nuclear explosion. They tumbled through the air like rag dolls, their bodies battered and bruised by the sheer power of the collision.
But Hina remained unyielding, her grip on her saber energy sword steady as she faced down the infected orc. Despite the immense strain of the blow, she stood firm, her resolve unshaken by the chaos unfolding around her.
The infected orc staggered back, its eyes wide with surprise as it felt the full force of Hina's counterattack. "Wow, your magic sword is more formidable than I thought," it growled, its voice tinged with grudging admiration.
Hina's expression remained impassive as she replied, "I'm surprised your big bat didn't break."
With a flick of her wrist, she unleashed another flurry of strikes, her saber energy sword slashing through the air with lethal precision. Each blow landed with devastating force, driving the orc back with each passing moment.
Despite its monstrous strength, the infected orc found itself hard-pressed to withstand Hina's relentless assault. With each clash of their weapons, the ground trembled beneath their feet, the air crackling with raw energy.
But Hina refused to relent, her determination fueling her every movement. With unwavering focus, she pressed on, her eyes fixed firmly on her opponent as she prepared to unleash her full power. And as the battle raged on, the fate of Balf, Miya, and Hina hung in the balance, their destinies intertwined in the midst of the chaos
The Divine Slash
With determination burning in her eyes, Hina squared her shoulders and prepared to unleash her ultimate move. Drawing upon the gift of knowledge bestowed upon her by Celestia, she focused her energy, channeling it into a devastating attack.
"I call this move the Divine Slash," Hina announced, her voice ringing out with authority.
With a swift motion, she raised her saber energy sword high, the blade crackling with raw power. In an instant, she unleashed a barrage of slashes, each one imbued with the full force of her magical prowess.
The infected orc braced itself, its muscles tensing as it prepared to block the onslaught. But no amount of preparation could withstand the sheer ferocity of Hina's attack.
With a deafening roar, Hina's Divine Slash tore through the air, a whirlwind of energy and force. The infected orc desperately tried to block each slash, but it was no use—the sheer power behind Hina's strikes overwhelmed its defenses.
As the barrage continued, the orc staggered under the onslaught, its body battered and bruised by the relentless assault. But Hina showed no mercy, each slash landing with pinpoint accuracy, driving the creature back with each passing moment.
And then, with a final, decisive blow, Hina unleashed the finishing move of her Divine Slash. With a mighty swing, she delivered a devastating blow that cleaved through the orc's defenses, tearing through its flesh with unstoppable force.
With a deafening roar, the infected orc was rent asunder, its body torn apart by the sheer power of Hina's attack. As the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded, all that remained was the sound of Hina's heavy breathing, her chest heaving with exertion.
But even as she stood amidst the wreckage of her vanquished foe, Hina felt a sense of satisfaction wash over her. She had faced down a powerful enemy and emerged victorious, her courage and strength shining bright in the face of adversity.
As she looked out at the mountain that had been cleaved in two by her Divine Slash, Hina couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer power she wielded. With the gift of knowledge given to her by Celestia, she knew that she had the potential to accomplish great things—and she vowed to use her newfound abilities for the greater good.
As the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded, Hina stood amidst the aftermath of her victory, her chest heaving with exertion. Her eyes glowed with a fierce intensity, betraying the immense power she had just unleashed upon her foe.
"I did not expect the time would come when I would need to use 50% of my power," Hina murmured to herself, her voice barely audible above the gentle rustle of the wind.
Her hand shook with exhaustion, the strain of the battle weighing heavily upon her. Despite her victory, she couldn't shake the feeling of weariness that washed over her, like a heavy blanket draped over her shoulders.
*To be continue*