The city's defensive barriers flickered to life, a kaleidoscope of colors reflecting the various nodes of the recruits. Team 12 and Team 8 worked seamlessly together, each using their unique abilities to bolster their defenses.
Kai's eyes scanned the city, his dragon sense tingling. "I feel something big," he murmured to his teammates, his voice tight with anticipation. "We need to be ready."
In response, the ground began to shake more violently than before, and a towering beast emerged from the earth, a creature of living rock and magma. It roared, a sound that seemed to shake the very fabric of the simulation. The recruits stared in awe and terror as it lumbered towards them.
"A simulated volcanic giant!" Professor Dastain's voice echoed through their communicators. "A true test of your teamwork and combat strategies."
