The story begins in a gusty cave, where a trio of teenagers—two boys and one girl—are cautiously exploring. The girl, Sheetal, sitting at the back, glances at Arya, who's at the front right.
"Are you sure, Arya?" she asks, a hint of worry in her voice. "This is supposed to be the hideout of the White Wolves, but the radar is pointing in the other direction."
Arya replies calmly, "Radar failures are common on A-rank or higher missions, Sheetal. We've faced this before."
The boy on the left, Yuvraj, grins and reassures her, "Hey, don't worry so much! We have the best sensory abilities on our team and... uh, what was that word again…?"
Arya glances back with a slight smile and says, "Psychic-type guardians."
Suddenly, Sheetal tenses, her senses sharp. "Wait… there's a split in the path up ahead. After 300 meters, it divides. On the left path, I sense two guards."
As they reach the fork, the trio decides to take the right path, opting to avoid the guards. But as they press onward, Sheetal senses something ominous. Her expression grows serious.
"There's something terrifying up ahead," she warns. Instantly, the group is on high alert.
Arya clasps his fingers together, channeling energy that begins to flow into his fist. Yuvraj unsheathes his sword, its blade gleaming in the dim light. A figure emerges from the gusty darkness—a guardian who seems to be a hybrid of a tiger and an eagle.
Sheetal's eyes turn green as she activates her ability. "Misty Illusion," she murmurs, casting a haze around the creature. The creature, now clearly a chimera knight named Garusivha, glances around, momentarily confused by the misty phantoms obscuring his vision.
Without hesitation, Yuvraj swings his sword toward Garusivha's head. As the blade nears the creature's neck, Yuvraj activates Flamingo Rage. His sword ignites with a flaming aura that resembles a flamingo, the spirit-like bird launching itself at Garusivha with each swing. Flames scorch the chimera knight, forcing him to step back.
However, Garusivha's resilience is formidable. He shakes off the flames and retaliates, his powerful talons swiping dangerously close to Yuvraj.
"Yuvraj, pull back!" Arya calls, noting the strain in Yuvraj's stance. The Agni_Vitapa sword may be powerful,but it's draining Yuvraj's strength fast. Arya knows that if Yuvraj pushes any further, he won't last much longer.
"No way!" Yuvraj shouts, determination flashing in his eyes. "I've got one more move!" With a deep breath, he raises his sword again and unleashes Flashy Slash. His blade blurs, striking Garusivha with rapid, fiery slashes. Each hit explodes in bursts of flame across the chimera knight's body, the cave lighting up with the intensity of his attack.
Garusivha roars, momentarily staggered by the onslaught, but his strength doesn't waver. With a snarl, he sweeps his claws across the ground and catches Yuvraj, hurling him into the cave wall. Yuvraj slides down, breathing heavily, his strength nearly spent.
Arya watches, a cold realization settling over him. "There's a power gap here," he thinks to himself. "We're stronger than before, but even so, this might not be enough…"
Just then, Sheetal steps forward, her eyes glowing a fierce green. "Arya, Yuvraj—hold him down! I have a plan."
With a nod, Arya focuses his energy and leaps toward Garusivha, creating a protective shield around himself as he clashes directly with the creature. The two struggle, Arya pushing himself to hold Garusivha in place even as the chimera knight's claws scrape against his barrier. Yuvraj, though exhausted, forces himself back to his feet, sword in hand. With the last of his strength, he strikes low, aiming for Garusivha's legs to unbalance him.
Meanwhile, Sheetal raises her arms, concentrating as she summons an ethereal mist. Her voice rings out, strong and clear, "Misty Bind!" The mist swirls, solidifying around Garusivha's limbs and binding him tightly. The chimera knight struggles, his movements slowing as the mystical bonds tighten around him.
Arya seizes the opportunity. Focusing all his remaining energy into his fist, he charges forward, determination blazing in his eyes. With a powerful cry, he strikes Garusivha with everything he has. The force of his punch creates a shockwave, and Garusivha lets out one last roar before collapsing to the ground, defeated.
Panting, the trio gathers around the fallen chimera knight, their relief mixed with exhaustion. Yuvraj leans heavily on his sword, his face pale but proud. "We… we actually did it."
Arya nods, catching his breath. "That was intense. But this was just one guardian. We've still got a long way to go if we want to take on higher missions alone."
Sheetal manages a weary but triumphant smile. "We'll get there. Together."
The three exchange determined glances, each feeling the thrill of victory but also the weight of what lies ahead. They know the path forward will only get harder, but with each battle, they're growing stronger—and more united than ever.