As Eleanore stood before the Giant Wyvern, Caliburn at the ready, Although she knew she mustn't be afraid, her hands were trembling. She squeezed them tightly to stop them trembling…
The Wyvern's eyes locked onto her and a sinister grin spread across its face, revealing its razor-sharp teeth. Despite the Wyvern's confident demeanor, Eleanore still held her ground, determined to protect her home and her troops.
How dare you ? A mere human… Arrogantly holding her ground in the presence of the mighty Giant Wyvern.
The Wyvern let out a mighty roar and charged towards Eleanore. She raised her shield and braced herself for impact, hoping that her defenses would be strong enough.
Even though Vanguards was supporting her shield with their magical barriers, the force of the Wyvern's charge was too great. It slammed into her, knocking her to the ground and knocking her sword out of her hand. As she struggled to get back up, the Wyvern opened its mouth, preparing to unleash a devastating fire attack.
'No!' Eleanore thought to herself. She knew she couldn't give up now. She summoned all the magic within her and the mages supported her with their mana to unleash an strong ice spear.
After a quick cast she unleashed an big ice spear that pierced the Wyvern's chest, causing it to howl in pain and stumble backward. In this moment, Eleonora realized the power of her magic and knew that she was not alone. She had her loyal troops by her side.
The Wyvern, enraged after the wound it had received, started to attack furiously, The Vanguards, her protectors, charged forward to defend her from the Wyvern's onslaught, using their magical shields to deflect the blows of fire.
She picked up her sword from the ground and having used all her mana in that single attack, Eleanore needed to recover it quickly with the help of the mages…
Even though Vanguards deflect some of Wyvern attacks ,they never stood a chance against it. The Wyvern let out a mighty roar and charged, its claws outstretched and ready to strike. The troops charged forward to meet it, their magical shields was running out of power to protect them from the Wyvern's devastating fire. Their end was inevitable...
The Wyvern's claws ripped and tore through the troops' flesh as if it were nothing, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The soldiers fought back bravely, until half of their comrades wiped out…
After they saw the dead bodies of their comrades on the ground that their body's torn into pieces and the ground covered by their blood, the truth hit them in the face, they didn't stand a chance from the beginning...
The wizards who were helping to restore Eleanore's mana began to run away in fear…
The Wyvern wanted to leave Eleanore for the last, it had to show what her arrogant action caused her. She should have bowed and begged for mercy in the beginning.
As the Wyvern continued its rampage, Eleanore stood there, helpless to stop it from that slaughter. She watched as her troops fell one by one until none were left. The Wyvern let out a final roar of triumph, mocking Eleanore for her failure to protect her people.
Wyvern looked at her with sadistic eyes, this is time for its to play with its prey...
The Wyvern roared with fury and launched itself toward Eleanor, its claws and teeth bared. The beast was powerful and fast, and Eleanor could do nothing but dodge or block as it unleashed a flurry of attacks upon her.
However, the Wyvern's blows were precise and calculated, aimed to inflict as much pain as possible without killing her, Eleanor's body was soon covered in bruises and scratches, and her movements became sluggish as the blows continued to rain down upon her.
Eleanor stood alone against the mighty Wyvern, she screamed with her last drop of strength,
"Finish it already, you coward, I am not going to beg for my life to a damn lizard!"
After that Wyvern realised, It couldn't have any more fun from this... I guess it's time to end this game with one last blow.
The Wyvern was ready to deliver a final crushing blow to her exposed body. She was powerless to stop it, certain that this would be the end for her.
But as the Wyvern was about to strike, something unexpected happened. The necklace around Eleanore's neck began to glow with a mysterious power. She had never seen it do anything like this before, and as the power coursed through her, she felt a burst of strength and energy coursing through her body.
And then she heard it. The agony-filled screams of the soldiers, they were half dead lying on the battlefield ground around her. They had been her comrades, and now without warning, they were in pain, crying out for help. What might had happened ?!
Soldiers kept screaming in pain:
"No! Please no! Make it stop!", "What is happening to us? We are dying!", "Please, help us! We can't take much more! It's too painful!"
Among them one of the Soldier was louder than the rest, he screamed in agony,
''My entire body is on fire! It feels like I'm being ripped apart from the inside out!! Please, make it stop! I can't take it any more! kill me already PLEASEEE!"
He looked into Eleanore's eyes with anger rather than Wyvern, as she was the real monster here and then he turned into dust. It wasn't a scene that she could forget easily...
As the screams intensified and Eleanore's terror grew, After she felt her mana growing and become more and more stable in time, she realized what had happened.
The necklace had drawn life force from the soldiers around her, using their lifespan as a source of mana for her own survival.
It was a realisation that sent chills down her spine. She might earn a chance to survive from this, but at the cost of the pain and suffering of those who had fought alongside her… The pain of her own survival was too much to bear, the weight of guilt and sorrow too heavy to carry. She would have to live with this for the rest of her life.
...
Even after all that sacrifice their mana levels barely matched,
With a fierce cry, Eleanore dropped her shield and gripped her sword with both hands, determined to take down the Wyvern once and for all. She darted back and forth, dodging its relentless blows, before finding an opportunity to counterattack. Raising her sword overhead, she brought it down with all her strength, aiming for the Wyvern's neck.
The Wyvern managed to dodge at the last moment, but the impact of the blow sent it reeling backwards. Eleanor took advantage of the moment, closing the distance between them once more. She slashed at the Wyvern's legs with lightning-fast strikes, hoping to weaken it.
But Its skin was still too strong to cut through... So she decided to infuse major part of her mana into the sword Caliburn… Only that caliber of sword could bear that much mana, This will slow her movement down but at least with that she had a chance to give it a fatal blow.
Now its time for the second round because she had to change her fighting style and counter the blows with her sword.
At first, it seemed like the Wyvern had the advantage. Its sheer size and strength were overwhelming, and Eleanor had to constantly dodge and parry its attacks just to stay alive. But as the battle wore on, Eleanore's skills and resolve shone through. She fought with a fierce determination, matching the Wyvern blow for blow. She countered the Wyvern's sharp claw strikes with her sword again and again, the sound was echoing across the battlefield
In the end, it was a stalemate. Both fighters were exhausted, their bodies bruised and battered. But the Wyvern gave one final roar and lunged at Eleanor, its teeth bared. Eleanore, her sword raised high, met the attack with all her strength. Their weapons clashed with a deafening clang, and for a moment, it seemed like the very ground shook.
What had happened who won ? Or was there a winner in this fight ?
*Eleanore*
I stand before the Wyvern, my sword raised high. I have fought long and hard, but now it's time to end this. With a fierce cry, I bring my sword down with all my strength, aiming for the heart of the beast. The Wyvern tries to dodge, but my aim is true. My sword pierces its heart, and with one final groan, the Wyvern falls to the ground.
I let out a sigh of relief, my body trembling with exhaustion. I guess, I have won, but at a great cost. Before I can fully grasp the magnitude of my victory, I feel hazy and disoriented. The world starts to spin, and my vision starts to blur. I struggle to stay upright, but my strength is fading fast.
As I stumble back, I see a man with black hair approaching the battlefield. He is moving with excitement, He went to the fallen Wyvern, and the Wyvern once again cried out in pain. Didn't I beat it already? Wasn't my last hit enough to kill it?! Who is that guy anyway ?
I fall to my knees, my vision going black. As I slip into unconsciousness, I hear his voice calling for medical attention. I am grateful for his help, even though I don't have the energy to thank him. The last thing I remember before everything goes dark is that he was trying to keep me from fainting by patting me on my cheeks and the sound of his voice, speaking to me in a gentle, reassuring tone…
***
*15 Minutes Ago*
While Rosie was following Satoshi, she asked quietly and nervously,
''Where are you going, you maniac, all the wagons hid behind the hill, so why are we going to where the battle is?! Aren't you scared?''
Satoshi with a reassuring smile,
"Don't be afraid, in the worst case scenario, we both die!''
''Huh?!? Why are you happy about that scenario?! At least tell me why we're going there.''
''We have been traveling with these capitalist son of a bitch merchants for a month now, they sold us the ticket but they charged us for the food all the trip at a much higher price than it should have been! I'd rather sleep in a golden coffin than live like a poor peasant!''
"So why the fuck are we going there ?! to eat the dragon?''
Satoshi hit Rosie's forehead with the back of his hand,
*Awww*
''Didn't you see her sword, idiot? The shine of it could be seen even from meters away. The plan is simple, we will wait until dragon to kill her and leave, after it left we will be there before the bastard merchants for that sword.''
Satoshi gestured for Rosie to slow down,
"We're close enough, let's lie down behind this ridge and wait for fight to over''
After the two had watched the battle, near the end of the battle Satoshi became excited. He started rubbing his hands each other like he hit the lottery, Rosie asked curiously,
''Why are you laughing woman didn't die as you wished?''
''Can't you see the jackpot? She's out of power. If she dies, the sword is ours. If not and she just collapse, we can save her noble ass and she can pay us for that!''
Satoshi excitedly ran out of their hiding spot and rushed towards Wyvern to pull out the sword stuck in Its heart. The Wyvern died with one more scream with its last breath.
Satoshi called out to Rosie for help, "Hey, start picking up the dead soldier's gears!''
He ran towards the woman who could barely keep her balance and caught her before she fell to the ground, He tapped his cheeks and called out to her,
''Hey, don't faint, we need to make a deal to save your life first, hey!''
After the woman closed her eyes,
"Tsch, Hey Rosie this damn bitch passed out!''
He suddenly released his hold on her and she slumped to the ground.
''No deal, no meal beauty''
Rosie looked at Satoshi, as barely holding the large armor and called out,
"Hey Sato! Wouldn't we get in trouble if we take this armors to the capital?''
Satoshi turned to Rosie, and after a brief moment of thought, his eyes widened in surprise,
''Rosie… Rosie !!''
Satoshi approached Rosie and hugged her, with a tear of proud running down his cheek,
Rosie looked surprised and her cheeks blushed with embarrassment,
"Uh-huh W-what are y-"
He tenderly patted her head and interrupted,
''I can't believe you actually able to think, I am so proud of you…''
''Huh''
Her embarrassed expression turned into an angry one and she pushed Satoshi away.
"Why can't you be serious for once?!''
''Hey I was just joking, what happened ?''
''NOTHING!''
After an awkward silence, Satoshi broke the uncomfortable silence.
''Umm- Hey you were right about the armors, let's at least take their clothes to hide this sword, we can wrap it up''
Rosie sighed, "Okaay… By the way, aren't you going to take her accessories?''
"I'd love to, but that damn necklace looks too dangerous.''
Rosie's eyes sparkled with excitement.
''So can I have it?!''
"Sure, as long as you promise not to use it on me, it's not something simple like poison, it's a straight up fucking death''
Rosie nodded, ''Okay, I promise!''
Satoshi wrapped up the sword with clothes and concealed it in his waistband, Rosie picked up the necklace and they went to the Wagons and made their way to the capital.
…