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Alright, Air and I will come later and scout the area for you.
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Gungnir's first assignment didn't seem particularly difficult. The locals had noticed some strange occurrences in the forest, but what was so special about that? All sorts of things could seem strange to ordinary people; perhaps an owl hooted in an unusual way, or squirrels rustled in the trees. However, when the baron insisted that everyone go, it sparked the first inklings of unease. Perhaps he knew something... In any case, his students gathered in full force again and set out to explore the western forest.
As soon as the group ventured deeper into the forest, the shadows from the treetops suddenly began to creep across the ground. Nature itself decided to test their strength, in the form of a mysterious tree spirit that appeared as if from nowhere and forced the forest itself to turn against them. Daniel, who had fallen behind the group, was instantly surrounded by animated trees, and despite his desperate resistance, he was quickly overwhelmed by their onslaught. Then, dendroids approached from the other side and attacked Anselm, and the last notes of his interrupted melody hung in the air, filled with tension.
It was hard not to panic in such a moment. They were on alert, but still... It was so sudden. One moment they were entering the forest, and the next, a whole horde of terrifying, tree-like monsters were thirsting for their blood. The group was flustered, hacking and shooting, but it seemed as if there were only more enemies. Rohei swung his katana in all directions, cutting off large chunks of wood from the enemies, while simultaneously desperately fighting off the long, creeping branches that tried to entangle his feet. The situation was getting worse, and when Renold and Shino fell in a mass attack by the dendroids, Rohei was even considering shouting to Veserod and suggesting that they pull back the fallen comrades and retreat, because although he had everything he needed to help the wounded, his supplies were not endless, and they might simply not be enough for all the victims.
However, in the next moment, he was too preoccupied to think about that. Things were getting tough, and even the samurai himself was starting to weaken... But the thought that his friends needed his help, that their lives depended on him, kept his fading consciousness at bay. It was enough time for Gulveig to restore his strength with a miraculous spell and shake off the annoying branches that were clinging to him. Rohei wiped the sweat from his brow and threw himself back into the fight with renewed vigor.
Gradually, the ranks of the dendroids thinned, and victory was already within reach. Finally, the dust settled when the last dendroid fell, struck down by Air's attack. The Miran warrior tiredly put away his weapon and looked around for his fallen comrades. But, miraculously, they were already coming to their senses, and the tree spirit disappeared, as if evaporating into the air, healing all the wounded in the process. The young man sighed with relief. It wasn't that he doubted his skills or regretted using up his medical supplies, but the frightening possibility that he wouldn't be able to save everyone had receded. At least this time.
After making sure that everyone was okay, Rohei shook off the splinters and twigs that were stuck in his hair and clothes, thanked Gulveig once again for her timely help, and then approached Air.
- Impressive technique. - he praised the Grimwald. - You're quite skilled with a saber. It's somewhat similar to my style, but more agile. How many of those creatures did you take down, a dozen? It was great fighting alongside you.
Added 2 minutes ago
Let's check out that nook where the spirit was standing; maybe there really is something there.
Added 1 hour 29 minutes ago
Gungnir's first assignment didn't seem particularly difficult. The locals had noticed some strange occurrences in the forest, but what was so special about that? All sorts of things could seem strange to ordinary people; perhaps an owl hooted in an unusual way, or squirrels rustled in the trees. However, when the baron insisted that everyone go, it sparked the first inklings of unease. Perhaps he knew something... In any case, his students gathered in full force again and set out to explore the western forest.
As soon as the group ventured deeper into the forest, the shadows from the treetops suddenly began to creep across the ground. Nature itself decided to test their strength, in the form of a mysterious tree spirit that appeared as if from nowhere and forced the forest itself to turn against them. Daniel, who had fallen behind the group, was instantly surrounded by animated trees, and despite his desperate resistance, he was quickly overwhelmed by their onslaught. Then, dendroids approached from the other side and attacked Anselm, and the last notes of his interrupted melody hung in the air, filled with tension.
It was hard not to panic in such a moment. They were on alert, but still... It was so sudden. One moment they were entering the forest, and the next, a whole horde of terrifying, tree-like monsters were thirsting for their blood. The group was flustered, hacking and shooting, but it seemed as if there were only more enemies. Rohei swung his katana in all directions, cutting off large chunks of wood from the enemies, while simultaneously desperately fighting off the long, creeping branches that tried to entangle his feet. The situation was getting worse, and when Renold and Shino fell in a mass attack by the dendroids, Rohei was even considering shouting to Veserod and suggesting that they pull back the fallen comrades and retreat, because although he had everything he needed to help the wounded, his supplies were not endless, and they might simply not be enough for all the victims.
However, in the next moment, he was too preoccupied to think about that. Things were getting tough, and even the samurai himself was starting to weaken... But the thought that his friends needed his help, that their lives depended on him, kept his fading consciousness at bay. It was enough time for Gulveig to restore his strength with a miraculous spell and shake off the annoying branches that were clinging to him. Rohei wiped the sweat from his brow and threw himself back into the fight with renewed vigor.
Gradually, the ranks of the dendroids thinned, and victory was already within reach. Finally, the dust settled when the last dendroid fell, struck down by Air's attack. The Miran warrior tiredly put away his weapon and looked around for his fallen comrades. But, miraculously, they were already coming to their senses, and the tree spirit disappeared, as if evaporating into the air, healing all the wounded in the process. The young man sighed with relief. It wasn't that he doubted his skills or regretted using up his medical supplies, but the frightening possibility that he wouldn't be able to save everyone had receded. At least this time.
After making sure that everyone was okay, Rohei shook off the splinters and twigs that were stuck in his hair and clothes, thanked Gulveig once again for her timely help, and then approached Air.
- Impressive technique. - he praised the Grimwald. - You're quite skilled with a saber. It's somewhat similar to my style, but more agile. How many of those creatures did you take down, a dozen? It was great fighting alongside you.
Added 2 minutes ago
Let's check out that nook where the spirit was standing; maybe there really is something there.