Massive Influx (Part 4)
{Ashley's POV...}
This feeling...I never felt it before and yet I feel familiar to it despite not happening in a few decades in this world. And it happened before the system reacted.
[Attention! Azure Storm Dragon Za'taranga is under attack!]
[Assist immediately!]
I left Alden and Andre to return to my mother of this world. If it was any regular adventurers, she would've vaporized them or crushed them with her feet.
Yet this alarm is consistent. This must mean that she met with a Outworlder Hero.
I look up to the sky to see the streaks of golden lights fly past me despite me flying at my top speed.
"I better hurry before the situation worsens." I thought to myself.
I kept flying until I see a blue light in the distance. This must be my mother fending them off.
*Brakoom!*
*Shoom!*
I arrived at the mountain where my mother is and saw our home stained in black and red.
I also see skulls littered about and corpses charred black beyond recognition.
"Mother, where are you?" I called out to Za'taranga.
"I am here, child." Za'taranga replied, raising her head.
I rushed towards her immediately. I landed on the ground to see Za'taranga laying on the ground, panting.
I see her once deep blue scales is now stained with blood and riddled with cuts.
"You're hurt!" I exclaimed.
"It will heal, nothing trivial." Za'taranga replied.
"Who did this?" I asked, placing my hand on her head.
"A group whose intention is to slay our kind. Like the one you saw earlier." Za'taranga answered.
Dragon Hunters. A group meant to kill dragons like me, be it for sport or survival. But even they wouldn't even think to face an Elder Dragon like Za'taranga unless it's necessary. Even so, despite proper preparations, some deaths are to be expected. But they're all dead.
From what I saw earlier, this could be at least 100 people fighting and could've retreated when things goes south.
But that doesn't matter anymore.
"Did you see the lights streaking across the sky?" I asked.
"Yes and has consistently interfered my magic. Something is amiss." Za'taranga said.
She stands up and flaps her wings.
"I will meet with the other Elder Dragons, child. You can come with me if you wish." Za'taranga said.
Before I can answer, an alarm went off.
*BREEP!!* *BREEP!!*
[3 Outworlder Heroes has been detected!]
I would head back to meet Andre and Alden again, but it seems it'll have to wait.
"No, you go ahead. I have something to take care of." I said.
"I see...then I will return." Za'taranga said and began flying away. I watch her fly and disappear into the night.
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I turn around to see three girls in front of me in school uniforms. These uniforms is a sailor type of uniform. White shirt, dark blue skirt, and neckties that is green, red, and blue.
The one on the left has short brown hair decorated with a green hair piece that is in the shape of a flower. She gives off a worried expression.
The one on the right is a girl with long black straight hair with aqua blue eyes. She wears an earring with a blue gemstone; Sapphire to be specific. Her expression is calm, yet serious.
Lastly, on the center is a girl with long brown hair with ruby eyes. She also wears a golden chain necklace with a ruby gemstone shaped like a heart. Her expression is confident and willing to see things through. I can also see that as she have her hands on her hips.
But first, I should check their stats.
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2 E ranks and a D? No, there's a skill where they transform, raising their ranks. They're trying to throw me off.
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50 years of constant storms? Is that even possible? I know about Tornado Valley, but having storms lasting for decades. is unrealistic. For their jewelry and uniforms, this is no doubt some form of Magical Girl tropes.
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I shot plasma from my mouth? Then gaining Fire resistance and the hidden skills must be what it led them. But this situation is much more out of hand. It's all over the place.
Even then, I better deal with them now before they become a nuisance later on.
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She then pointed her finger at me and continued.
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What is this girl saying? I was much weaker than myself in the future, but more intelligent? I need more info.
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[Terror skill failed.] [Terror skill failed.] [Terror skill failed.]
Of course, this skill doesn't even affect Heroes through basic skills alone.
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Looks like I can't get any info at this point.
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*Kzzzt!*
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[Tyrant Spirit activated.]
[Elemental Armor - Tempest activated.]
*Whoosh!*
I dashed forward towards the trio with my electrified hand to give at least the shock and my assumption is that Aika is the 'leader' of the trio.
"" Aika shouted.
*FWEEEEE!!*
The red necklace flashes brightly at her command and became blinding to me up close.
I jumped away from the light and to see that is piercing the sky. I was too late. I was going to interrogate them by holding one hostage while they're weak.
*Swoosh!*
Aika dashed towards me at extreme speed, ready to throw a fist.
*WHAM!!* *BOOOM!!!* *FWOOOSH!!!*
I blocked the fist, but the force of her punch was explosive. Strong enough to cause a shockwave and heavy enough to push me back a fair distance.
Additionally, I was caught in a ball of flame. It wasn't hot, but it was there. Yet, it made my hand that I block with throb.
I look to see that Aika's appearance has undoubtedly changed.
Her brown hair has turned into a reddish pink color with two ponytails decorated with two long white ribbons tying her hair. She now wears a white frilly dress with red flames on it. Next, her she wears pink velvet gloves reaching to her elbows with red trims and red boots reaching her knees.
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