EPS 32 The End of Neved

A Fierce Battle in the Morning Between Neved and Dracko

The sun had just risen, its light breaking gently through the thick clouds that were beginning to darken with the smoke of battle. In the morning light, Neved and Dracko stood on a battlefield littered with piles of Horned Serpent corpses. Neved's light sabre shone brilliantly, creating bright flashes every time he swung it at the relentlessly attacking creatures. The reflection of sunlight on the blade made his movements look like quick, devastating flashes of lightning.

Dracko next to him, with his fire axe glowing in intense heat, continued to crush the Horned Serpents one by one. Each slash of his axe created an explosion of fire that spread through the air, making black smoke billow around them. The bright morning sky began to mingle with the darkness of thick smoke from the long battle.

'Their numbers are endless!' Dracko shouted as he slammed his axe into a Horned Serpent trying to break through from the side. The creature burst into flames, turning to ash in seconds.

Neved raised his sword and slashed at another Horned Serpent in a swift motion. 'This doesn't make sense... they must be led by something bigger,' he said with a heavy sigh. He then gazed into the distance, as if trying to find answers among the hordes of Horned Serpents that kept coming. 'Maybe... Dragon Horned Serpent.'

Dracko grunted as he swung his axe once more, cutting down two Horned Serpents at once. 'That makes sense. We need to find the leader, or we'll never get out of here.'

'Spring Colony won't survive if this keeps up,' Neved muttered worriedly. They began to realise that their comrades were falling one by one. The dark shadow of destruction loomed over them.

Shifting to a New Mission

After a brief discussion, they decided to move forward and stop the Dragon Horned Serpent. They pushed through the crowd of Horned Serpents blocking the way, trying to reach their main objective. The sunlight grew hotter, warming the ground beneath their feet, but the battle did not die down. In the midst of their efforts to move, Ima's telepathic voice suddenly rang out in their heads, filled with sadness and anger.

"Nataliiiii! ' cried Ima in a voice that shook both of their hearts. Neved and Dracko looked at each other, their faces tense. Deep sadness was reflected in their eyes.

'Natali...' Neved whispered sadly. However, he quickly regained his focus. 'We have to move fast,' he said firmly. They quickened their pace, running under the scorching sun.

However, their journey was not easy. Suddenly, they were confronted by Horned Serpents that were bigger and stronger than the others. These creatures had a terrifying ability-they could spit out a poisonous green liquid that could melt anything it touched. One of them sprayed the liquid onto the ground, and immediately there was a hissing sound as the ground beneath it began to melt and smoke.

'Poison...' Neved shouted as he jumped backwards, avoiding the spray. 'We have to be very careful. This could kill us in seconds.'

Draco irritably grumbled 'I hate these conditions!!!'

Fighting in the Heat of the Day

The sunlight that was already at the peak of the afternoon sky made the battle atmosphere even hotter. Neved and Dracko decided to split the battle. Dracko went forward, fighting the poison-spewing Horned Serpent, while Neved protected the area around them from smaller creatures.

Dracko swung his fire axe with full force, slamming straight into the massive body of one of the poisonous Horned Serpents. The creature's massive horns were cut off and pushed back. However, despite its injuries, the Horned Serpent struck back with its massive tail, sweeping the ground violently. Dracko, who tried to block the attack with his axe, was pushed a few steps back.

'Dracko!' Neved called out, worried for his friend. Dracko was breathing heavily, but he only smiled sarcastically.

'Don't worry, it's nothing,' he replied with a chuckle. In an instant, he activated his 'Speed Up' magic, which made him move with lightning speed. In one giant leap, Dracko was already on top of the poisonous Horned Serpent's head.

The creature, realising the approaching threat, tried to spit venom into the air, but Dracko was too fast. With nimble movements, he leapt to avoid the blast and used his 'Fire Explosion Circle Slash' magic attack. The attack created a huge fire explosion that instantly cut the Horned Serpent's body into pieces and splattered.

Losing Steven and an Increasingly Difficult Battle

As the battle seemed to die down a little, their gazes were drawn to the figure of Steven in the distance. Steven sprinted towards the Dragon Horned Serpent, seemingly preparing to deliver the final blow.

However, before Dracko and Neved could do anything, the Dragon Horned Serpent unleashed a massive attack-'Fire Laser Particles'-that was more powerful than anything they had ever seen. The attack created a blast wave of fire that swept everything around it, and within seconds, Steven's body vanished in a flash of light, leaving only ashes flying in the air.

Dracko was left speechless, watching in disbelief. 'Steven...' he muttered sadly, but there was no time to grieve. They were still surrounded by the increasingly vicious Horned Serpent horde.

Neved is Severely Injured by Poison

As they tried to defend against the relentless onslaught, one of the remaining Horned Serpents attacked with full force. Neved quickly parried the attack, but unbeknownst to them, the Horned Serpent's severed head was still alive and released a torrent of venom. The green liquid hit Neved's right arm and leg, melting his flesh in an instant.

Neved's screams echoed through the hot afternoon air. His body fell to the ground, with severe wounds on his right arm and leg. The poison ate away at his body quickly, causing unbearable pain. Dracko, who saw his best friend injured, immediately killed the creature with a final attack, burning its body with his 'Burning Fire' magic.

Neved's Last Sacrifice in the Middle of the Day

Neved, who was lying on the ground, was breathing intermittently. His arms and legs were almost completely destroyed by the poison that had travelled throughout his body. With his remaining strength, he looked at Dracko and spoke softly, 'Go... save Primo... don't let Spring Colony fall.'

Dracko, with tears beginning to well up in his eyes, gritted his teeth. 'I can't leave you here! We'll survive together! I wouldn't want you to be eaten by those despicable horned Sepent' he replied emotionally.

However, Neved knew that his time was up. With the remnants of his magic, he unleashed 'Light Fire', a flame of light that burned the Horned Serpent around him to give Dracko time to escape. His body began to glow, and he smiled faintly.

'Go, Dracko...' Neved said once again, this time in a very weak voice. In a final gesture, Neved set himself on fire, ensuring his body would not be eaten by the remaining Horned Serpents.

Dracko, full of regret and sorrow, ran away leaving his best friend slowly burning in the cruel midday sun.