Chapter 134: Fire and Lightning
Scene: The battle continues to rage as Eren, Rylan, and Zarek face off against the two powerful Kurai Pirate generals. The air crackles with the energy of elemental mana, flames, lightning, and water clashing in a chaotic, deadly dance. The intensity of the fight has pushed all combatants to their limits, but neither side shows any sign of backing down.
Narrator: The fight against the Kurai Pirates' generals has tested the limits of the heroes' strength, skill, and resolve. Eren, Rylan, and Zarek have fought fiercely, but their opponents are not to be underestimated. As the battle rages on, the generals reveal their true strength, forcing the trio to dig deep into their power—and their will to survive.
Eren, Rylan, and Zarek stand ready, their breaths heavy from the relentless combat. The two pirate generals, battered but unyielding, step forward with cold smiles. The female general, her flame mana flickering dangerously around her, speaks first, her voice low and dangerous.
General 1: (smirking) You're strong. Impressive, even. But the question is, how long can you keep it up?
The male general, his water aura swirling around him, nods in agreement.
General 2: (calmly) It won't matter in the end. We've fought countless battles—and we always come out on top.
Eren wipes sweat from his brow, his eyes narrowing as he takes in the words. But before he can respond, Zarek grins, his impatience clear as he cracks his knuckles.
Zarek: (grinning) I'm not interested in your speeches.
Without waiting for a response, Zarek charges forward, fists blazing with white flames. His fiery aura engulfs his body as he throws a flurry of rapid strikes at the female general, forcing her to backpedal. Eren sees an opportunity and follows Zarek's lead, but instead of using his mana, he switches to his combat technique—Kito, focusing on hand-to-hand combat.
The battle shifts from a clash of elemental powers to a raw, physical fight. Eren and Zarek close in, their fists and feet moving in tandem as they exchange blows with the generals. Rylan, not one to be left behind, leaps into the fray, his Abyssal Blade flashing as he joins the melee.
Narrator: The battle becomes a brutal, fast-paced hand-to-hand fight, the sound of fists and kicks landing with force echoing across the battlefield. Though the generals are clearly skilled, Zarek, Eren, and Rylan fight with a wild intensity, pushing their limits with every strike.
The male general, his water mana enhancing his reflexes and movements, sidesteps Rylan's attacks, landing a swift kick to Rylan's side that sends him crashing to the ground. For a moment, Rylan is stunned, struggling to rise. But determination burns in his eyes, and he forces himself back to his feet.
Rylan: (gritting his teeth) Not done yet.
He fires a barrage of his Black Arrows, the dark energy slicing through the air as they hurtle toward the male general. Meanwhile, Eren summons his Liquid Mana and creates a massive cage around the female general, hoping to trap her long enough to land a decisive blow. But the female general's cold smile remains as she channels her flame mana.
General 1: (smirking) Nice try. But you're not trapping me that easily.
She raises her hand and unleashes her ultimate attack, Hell Sea—a torrent of fiery energy that rains down from above, flooding Eren's cage with a sea of flames. The cage dissolves under the intense heat, and the general breaks free, her flames roaring as she charges at Eren.
Rylan tries to assist, but he's hit by a Flame Projectile from the female general, the attack slamming into him and sending him flying across the battlefield. He crashes into the ground, groaning in pain as his body refuses to respond. Rylan is knocked out, leaving Eren and Zarek to face the generals alone.
Narrator: With Rylan down, the odds shift. Eren and Zarek, now outnumbered two to two, know that they must give everything they have if they want to win. Their strength will be tested in ways they've never experienced before.
Eren, seeing Rylan fall, grits his teeth in frustration. But he knows there's no time to hesitate. He turns to Zarek, his voice urgent.
Eren: (seriously) Zarek, trust me. We have to give it everything we've got. Don't hold back. We're allies now.
Zarek looks at Eren for a moment, then laughs—a wild, almost reckless sound. His white flames flare even higher as he nods.
Zarek: (grinning) About time you said that. Let's go!
Zarek, fully embracing the chaos of battle, taps into his White Flame Element and unleashes a series of new fire techniques, each more destructive than the last. He names them on the fly, shouting as he releases the attacks.
Zarek: White Inferno! Phoenix Rush! Burning Vortex!
The battlefield is engulfed in white flames as Zarek's fiery attacks explode around the generals, forcing them to retreat under the overwhelming pressure. Zarek's wild fighting style catches them off-guard, and he manages to pin down the male general with a devastating punch that sends him crashing into the ground.
Inspired by Zarek's reckless abandon, Eren lets go of his own restraints. He feels the familiar surge of power as he transforms into his High Elf Form, his mana amplifying as his strength and speed increase dramatically. His eyes glow with electric energy as he summons his Scarlet Blade, covering it with red lightning from his elemental core.
Eren: (shouting) Scarlet Thunder Blade!
With a powerful swing, Eren's blade crackles with red lightning as it slices through the air, slamming into the male general with immense force. The lightning-infused strike sends him flying, and Eren moves in quickly, pinning him down with a burst of energy.
Eren: (gritting his teeth) Stay down!
The male general struggles to rise, but Eren's strength and speed in his High Elf form overwhelm him. Meanwhile, Zarek continues his relentless assault on the female general, his white flames creating a vortex around her, pinning her in place.
Narrator: The tables have turned. With Zarek unleashing his full power and Eren embracing the raw might of his High Elf form, the two generals find themselves on the defensive for the first time. The battle seems to be nearing its conclusion, but the struggle is far from over.
Eren, realizing the danger of losing control in his High Elf form, quickly releases the transformation after pinning down the male general. He steps back, breathing heavily as the adrenaline from the battle begins to fade. The two generals, battered and bruised, struggle to their feet, but it's clear they've been bested.
The female general glares at Zarek and Eren, her voice filled with venom.
General 1: (growling) You're stronger than we thought. But this isn't over. We'll be back—with Captain Muro.
The male general nods, his voice cold and threatening.
General 2: (grimly) No one crosses our captain and lives. Consider yourselves marked for death.
Without another word, the two generals retreat, speeding off into the distance as they prepare to summon Captain Muro. The battle is over—for now.
Narrator: The battle has ended in victory, but the cost has been high. Rylan lies unconscious, and the looming threat of Captain Muro now hangs over the group like a dark cloud. The Kurai Pirates will not be so easily defeated, and the fight for survival is far from over.
As the dust settles, Eren and Zarek stand victorious, but their expressions are grim. Zarek wipes sweat from his brow, still grinning despite the intensity of the fight.
Zarek: (laughing) Well, that was fun.
Eren, still catching his breath, looks down at Rylan's unconscious form, a mix of relief and concern crossing his face.
Eren: (seriously) We won, but it's not over yet. We have to be ready. Captain Muro won't let us leave without a fight.
Commander Elara and the others regroup, assessing the situation. They've won this battle, but the true challenge still lies ahead.
Narrator: The generals have withdrawn, and the heroes stand victorious. But Captain Muro, the true leader of the Kurai Pirates, waits in the shadows. With the threat of a larger battle looming on the horizon, the group must prepare for the next fight—one that will determine their fate.
The chapter ends with the group gathering their strength, the weight of the upcoming confrontation with Captain Muro hanging over them. The victory against the generals was hard-earned, but the real battle is only just beginning.