Rian's party headed to the metropolis of Altechna to obtain the parts needed to repair their airship. Altechna was a vibrant city, bustling with a lively market and a wide variety of goods. Rian and his companions searched the market for the necessary parts, and exhausted from their long battles and adventures, they decided to take a long-overdue break.
Rian: "The food here is so diverse. I can't remember the last time I tasted so many different things."
Ria: "Yeah, let's take a proper rest this time. Altechna has so much to see, and it's a good change of pace."
Eris: "Right, the crafts here are really impressive, too. And we were able to find the parts we needed easily."
Marielle: "I'm glad we can enjoy this leisure time, even if it's brief. Let's take this opportunity to refresh our bodies and minds."
Rian and his companions enjoyed the diverse food and culture of Altechna, relieving the fatigue that had built up. They browsed the market, looking at various goods and soaking in the unique atmosphere of the city. Even so, in the back of their minds, they never let their guard down against the threats that could appear at any moment.
Having acquired all the necessary parts, the party returned to the Gnome Kingdom. The Gnomish mechanics who received the parts immediately began to repair the airship. Rian's party waited for the repairs to be completed, watching as the mechanics expertly restored the vessel.
Brunok watched the Gnomish mechanics' work with fascination and admiration. Though he had a strong pride in his own Dwarven technology, he had no choice but to acknowledge the intricate skills of the Gnomes.
Brunok: "Oh, the skill in fitting that part is really impressive. It's the best Gnomish tech I've ever seen. That precision is comparable to Dwarven work!"
Gnome Mechanic: "Thank you for the compliment, Sir Brunok. We always do our best."
Brunok nodded as he watched the airship gradually return to its original form. His eyes were filled with satisfaction.
Brunok: "Good work. Thanks to you all, we'll be able to continue our journey much faster."
Gnome Mechanic: "The repairs are complete. This airship will now be able to fly safely again."
Rian: "Thank you. Thanks to you all, we can continue our journey."
Gnome Mechanic: "May good fortune be with you on your travels."
After the airship was perfectly repaired, Rian and his companions left the Gnome Kingdom and continued their journey. However, they had not gone far before large birds and wyverns began to fly up around the airship.
Rian: "That's... something's wrong. Those birds and wyverns are approaching us."
Ria: "Be careful! It doesn't look like they're just passing by."
Just then, two figures leaped from the flying creatures. It was Elahar, the Strongest Swordsman of the Elves, and Brakka, the greatest warrior of the Orcs. They landed on the airship in a single bound, already in a battle stance.
Elahar: "Children of Elysium, a pleasure to meet you again. You will not be able to run this time."
Brakka: "I suppose we'll have to settle this head-on. A fight with you is always something to look forward to."
Rian felt a surge of tension but immediately took a fighting stance and raised his sword. Ria also gathered her magical energy, preparing to face Elahar and Brakka with her companions.
Rian: "If you intend to block our path here, then we have no choice but to fight."
Ria: "You won't win so easily this time."
Elahar and Brakka finished their preparations to fight on the airship, and Rian's party once again engaged in battle. The birds and wyverns circling in the sky and the fight taking place above them was a truly precarious situation.
As the airship shook, Elahar and Brakka's assault began, and Rian and Ria fought back desperately with their companions. This fierce battle in the sky was a moment where each of their strengths shone through.
Elahar moved with nimble movements, dodging Rian's attacks and countering with his sword, while Brakka attacked the party, shaking the airship with his overwhelming power. Rian and Ria, with the support of their companions, found their balance in the aerial combat and fought back.
Rian: "This battle is important to us. We cannot back down!"
Ria: "Let's all work together and win this. Let's not lose our pride as the children of Elysium!"
The light of swords and the energy of magic parting the sky enveloped the airship, and Rian and his companions were not at all outmatched by Elahar and Brakka. Through the fierce combat in the air, they reaffirmed each other's skills and continued to fight for their respective beliefs and goals.
This battle unfolding on the airship was not a simple contest of strength, but a moment where their bond and their will were being tested. Rian and Ria, vowing that they could defeat any threat as long as they were with their companions, did not give up the fight until the very end.
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Episode : Battle on the Airship
The airship was spacious, but the limited area compared to a battle on the ground forced Rian's party to choose their positions carefully. Ria, judging that using her magic could be dangerous, decided to fall back to the rear.
Ria: "Using magic here is risky. It could damage the airship. I'll provide support from the rear."
Rian: "Alright, support us from the back. Eris, Marielle, and I will take the front, so you've got our six."
Rian gripped his sword tightly and advanced toward Elahar and Brakka. He maintained maximum movement even in the confined space, blocking the enemy's attacks. Elahar pressed Rian with his nimble movements, while Brakka used his immense power to shake the airship itself, delivering heavy blows.
Rian: "This is not a suitable place for you to be rampaging. The airship may not be to our advantage, but we will use this space."
Eris, for this battle, decided to fight by directly infusing the power of spirits into her own body instead of summoning them. She used the agility and speed of a wind spirit to dodge Brakka's attacks and the power of a water spirit to enhance her own strikes. Eris's movements were as swift as the wind, and her attacks were as flexible yet powerful as water.
Eris: "The power of the spirits flows through my body. With this power, I will evade your attacks and strike back!"
Marielle held her morning star, gathering a minimal amount of light's power to use the holy energy as a weapon. She fought with a mix of offense and defense, blocking Elahar's rapid attacks.
Marielle: "The holy light will protect us. Even in this space, we cannot lose."
Brunok, finding it difficult to use his firearm due to the airship's structure, took on the role of protecting Ria and blocking the enemy's approach from the rear. He used his powerful arm strength to divert Elahar's and Brakka's attention, providing a stable space for Ria.
Brunok: "Ria, you stay safe. I've got your back."
Under Brunok's protection, Ria minimized her magical support, focusing on identifying the enemies' movements and relaying the information to her teammates.
Ria: "Thanks, Brunok. Because you're holding the line, I can see the enemy's movements much better."
Elahar used the confined space to his advantage, harassing Rian and Eris with his quick movements, while Brakka tried to deliver powerful blows by making the most of the airship's structure. They tested the limits of Rian's party, gradually increasing the intensity of their assault.
Elahar: "I can predict your movements. But in this space, I have the upper hand."
Brakka: "Airship or anywhere else, it doesn't matter. I only fight the strong!"
Elahar and Brakka were still formidable. It hadn't been easy even in the 2-vs-5 situation last time, and now, in a 2-vs-3, it was even more difficult, but there was one variable. They were strong, but they lacked the teamwork to act as a cohesive unit.
Despite the intense pressure from Elahar and Brakka, Rian prepared a counterattack in cooperation with his teammates. With the support of Eris and Marielle, he blocked Elahar's movements and disrupted Brakka's attacks.
Rian: "We can fight even in this space. Everyone, push forward with me!"
Eris increased her speed with the power of the wind spirit to evade Elahar's attacks and parried Brakka's strikes with the power of the water spirit, throwing him off balance.
Eris: "The power of the spirits is protecting me. Your attacks won't get through!"
Marielle: "The grace of the divine is with us. Let us never retreat!"
Rian put his strength into his sword and delivered a decisive blow to Elahar. Elahar was forced back for a moment, and in that opening, Marielle pressured Brakka with the power of light. Brakka responded with overwhelming force, but the battle in the confined space prevented them from fully unleashing their strengths.
Elahar and Brakka, realizing the space of the airship was a disadvantage, looked for a moment to withdraw. Just then, a griffin approached again. The griffin, which had been waiting at a distance, teleported, and Karon appeared.
Karon looked at Elahar and Brakka and smirked as he chanted a spell. Knowing that his previous mental attacks wouldn't work easily, he had immediately cast an offensive spell.
Brunok shouted in alarm. "That crazy bastard. Magic on an airship? Is he trying to kill us all?"
Elahar and Brakka also looked surprised, but they didn't seem too fazed, as if they had experienced something similar before.
Ria quickly chanted a spell to cancel Karon's, but his magic seemed different somehow; the counter-spell failed, and a dark flame struck the airship. The airship was prepared for fire and impact, but Karon was preparing not one, but multiple spells.
As Rian transformed his greatsword into twin blades to attack Karon, Elahar blocked his path, protecting Karon. They weren't comrades, but a temporary party, yet they moved because they felt they had to help each other in this situation.
Ria, too, moved with the thought that she had to use magic to stop them, and Marielle put away her morning star and began to prepare a protection spell in case the airship was destroyed.