Chapter 12: The Flight of the Wyverns
The day was bright, with the sun high in the sky, casting a harsh glow over the **Adventurer's Guild** as Karma entered. After weeks of intense training and the recent purchase of his new **spatial wristband**, Karma felt ready to take on his next challenge. The tension in his muscles was gone, replaced by a sharp focus, and his mind was clearer than it had been in weeks.
Approaching the quest board, Karma scanned the list of available tasks. His funds were running low after the purchase of the wristband, and he needed to replenish his silver. Something challenging, but manageable, would be ideal—especially now that he had mastered using two spells at once.
His eyes landed on a quest near the top of the board:
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**Quest: Wyvern Annihilation**
- Rank: C
- Objective: Defeat a group of **4 wyverns** attacking the outskirts of the city.
- Reward: 20 silver coins
- Time limit: 2 days
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A smile crept across Karma's face. Wyverns were dangerous, sure—but after everything he'd gone through, this was exactly the challenge he was looking for. The quest description painted a clear picture: a group of wyverns had been terrorizing the outskirts, their attacks becoming more frequent and destructive.
Wyverns, as Karma knew, were fierce flying creatures about five times the size of a vulture. Their massive wings could carry them swiftly across the sky, and their mouths, shaped like that of a dinosaur, were full of razor-sharp teeth capable of tearing through flesh and armor alike.
"Perfect," Karma muttered, taking the quest notice and walking up to the reception.
Maria, as always, was behind the desk, looking up as Karma approached. "Back again, huh? This time it's wyverns?"
Karma nodded, his excitement barely contained. "Four of them. Should be just the right test for my new abilities."
Maria raised an eyebrow, handing him the approved quest slip. "Be careful. They're quick, and fighting in the air is different than on the ground."
"I've got it covered," Karma said confidently, giving her a nod before heading out the door.
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**At the Outskirts: The Battle Begins**
Karma made his way to the outskirts of the city, where the wyverns had been spotted. The city slowly faded behind him as the landscape turned rugged and wild, the forests giving way to open plains dotted with rocks and cliffs. The perfect hunting grounds for wyverns.
As he reached the edge of the city's farmlands, Karma's sharp eyes caught sight of them. Circling in the sky above were four massive wyverns. Their wingspan was massive, easily casting shadows across the ground as they flew in tight circles, scanning the land below for prey. Their screeches echoed across the plains, a sound that sent shivers down the spines of most who heard it.
But Karma? He grinned.
"This is going to be fun," he muttered, rolling his shoulders and loosening his muscles. His hand brushed over the **spatial wristband**, a reminder of his newest tool. Today, he would put everything to the test.
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**The Fight: Dual Spell Mastery**
Karma took a deep breath, centering himself as he prepared for battle. His first move was clear: he needed to ground the wyverns or fight them in the air. Synchronization alone wouldn't give him the range he needed—he had to combine it with **Skill Share**.
He raised his hand and cast **Skill Share**, drawing upon **Kuro's High Endurance**. The familiar glow surrounded him, and Karma felt the rush of energy flood through his body. His muscles relaxed, ready for sustained battle.
Next, he turned to **Shiro** and cast **Synchronization**. As the spell activated, Karma's body transformed, his ears lengthening into those of a rabbit, his senses sharpening, and his legs filling with explosive power. The world around him slowed as his reflexes and agility reached new heights.
The wyverns spotted him from the air, their screeches growing louder as they angled their wings and dove toward him. Karma watched them approach with a calm, focused demeanor.
With his dual spells active, Karma bent his knees and **leapt into the air**, launching himself higher than any normal human could, propelled by the power of Shiro's agility. As he soared upward, one of the wyverns swooped down, jaws open wide to snap him up.
Karma smirked as the wyvern came closer. "Let's see how well you fly without a head."
Midair, Karma called on the power of his new **spatial wristband**. Focusing his thoughts, he summoned his sword, the weapon materializing in his hand with a shimmer of light. As the wyvern closed in, Karma twisted his body and swung his blade in a clean, decisive arc.
**SHING!**
The wyvern's head separated from its body in an instant, blood spraying across the sky as the creature's massive body continued its descent, crashing into the earth below. The other wyverns shrieked in anger, their flight patterns becoming more erratic as they circled Karma, who was already moving to the next target.
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**The Second and Third Wyverns**
Karma didn't waste a second. Using his enhanced agility, he leapt from one wyvern's shadow to another, their massive bodies providing enough cover for him to dash between them midair. The second wyvern dove for him, jaws snapping, but Karma was too quick. He kicked off a rock, launching himself into the sky, slicing through its wing in a single strike.
The beast howled in pain as it spiraled out of control, crashing into the ground with a bone-crunching thud.
The third wyvern roared, clearly enraged as it flapped its massive wings to gain altitude. It circled higher, out of reach of Karma's immediate leaps, but Karma wasn't done yet. He summoned his sword again and took off running, closing the distance between them as the wyvern began its next dive.
The third wyvern came swooping down, talons outstretched, aiming to grab him. But Karma, now used to the rhythm of their attacks, ducked at the last moment, using his enhanced reflexes to flip onto the beast's back. He raised his sword high, plunging it into the wyvern's spine.
With a final screech, the creature faltered midair, then dropped like a stone. Karma leapt from its back, landing lightly on the ground as the body smashed into the earth with a sickening crunch.
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**The Final Wyvern**
Only one wyvern remained. It circled high above, clearly wary after watching Karma take down the others. It screeched once more, then dove toward him, its jaws wide open, teeth glinting in the sunlight.
Karma, still synchronized with Shiro, leapt to meet it head-on. His body sailed upward in a blur of motion as the wyvern closed in. At the last second, Karma twisted in the air, avoiding the beast's deadly maw, and swung his sword with precision.
The blade met the wyvern's neck, slicing cleanly through its throat. Blood sprayed from the wound as the creature's flight faltered. With a final, pained screech, the wyvern crashed to the ground, its body twitching before going still.
Karma landed beside the carcass, breathing heavily. His body was drenched in sweat, and he could feel the drain of mana from holding both spells for so long. But he had done it. All four wyverns lay dead at his feet.
For a moment, he stood there, catching his breath, his body trembling with exhaustion. His synchronization with Shiro faded, and he released **Skill Share**, allowing his body to return to its normal state. The familiar ache of fatigue settled in, but there was a deep sense of satisfaction beneath it.
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**Returning to the Guild**
After making sure the wyverns were truly dead, Karma wiped the blood from his sword and sheathed it, letting out a long sigh. The fight had taken just over an hour, but the battle had pushed him to his limits.
Satisfied with his performance, he made his way back to the city, the sun now dipping low on the horizon. As he approached the Adventurer's Guild, the familiar weight of fatigue settled over him, but there was also the comforting jingle of coins as he received his reward.
**20 silver coins**.
It wasn't much, especially after spending 75 silver on the spatial wristband, but it was enough to keep him going for now.
Maria raised an eyebrow when she saw him return. "Back already? You finished the wyvern job that quickly?"
Karma shrugged, flashing her a tired smile. "What can I say? I've been training."
Maria laughed softly and shook her head. "You're something else, Karma. Just don't push yourself too hard."
Karma chuckled, nodding in agreement. He had tested his limits today, but he knew that the battles ahead would only get harder. But for now, he was content with his progress.
Pocketing the silver, Karma left the guild, his thoughts already on the next challenge.
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**To be continued…**
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**Author's Notes:**
Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed **Chapter 12: The Flight of the Wyverns**! This was another action-packed chapter, where Karma put his new dual spell technique to the test in a real fight against a group of wyverns. I really wanted to show how Karma's training has paid off and how his new abilities give him the edge he needs in combat.
- **Wyvern Fight:** I had a lot of fun writing the aerial combat, especially the moment where Karma summons his sword mid-jump using the spatial wristband. It really showcased how his quick thinking and agility work together to take down powerful enemies.
- **Balancing Power and Fatigue:** Even though Karma has gotten stronger, I wanted to emphasize that using two spells at once is still a drain on his body. He can't just breeze through every fight—there are still challenges ahead that will push him even further.
Thanks again for reading, and I hope you're excited for what's next! Let me know what you think in the comments, and I'll see you in the next chapter!