Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

Edric brought the two of them towards the Academy. The only medic he knows who can save them is Melissa.

In a state of panic, he didn't think twice before rushing into the academy, and under everyone's horrified gaze, he approached the infirmary.

"Edric!" One of the teachers who was nearby asked in a panic, "What happened to them?"

Edric first laid them on the bed before informing him, "A monster is wreaking havoc in the market. They got caught in the mayhem."

Melissa soon arrived by their bed and told the nearby nurses, "Bring the cooling pads, exbator, and the cooling potions. Now!"

The command was immediately listened to, as the nurses began moving around, bringing whatever was asked.

Melissa checked their pulses and said, "They have inhaled a lot of smoke and that is blocking their lungs...we need to remove the smoke immediately."

Edric asked in apprehension, "You can save them, right?"

Melissa heaved a sigh, "That's my job." Turning towards Edric, she added, "Meanwhile, you do your job."

Edric's breath was caught in his throat for a moment, as he realized what she was saying.

Clenching his fist, he nodded toward the woman, "Understood."

Stepping out of the infirmary, he was met by the teacher, as he said, "Sir, please inform the Headmaster about the situation."
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Before the older male could have asked anything, Edric changed his form and darted away.

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Back in the market, the city security has already arrived and has been launching attacks at the flaming figure

They were well organized; half of them were engaged in evacuation while the other half was charging at the beast, keeping it at bay.

"It won't do..." Alex could tell that the beast was gaining strength with each attack—the more its flames absorbed, the bigger and stronger it grew.

"*KHRUUAAGH*" Swinging its arm, a flood of lava was thrown at the group of soldiers.

"Aghhhh!"

"Shield! We need a shield here!"

Those behind the tanks were saved, but those involved in the evacuation had to pay a hefty price.

Alex clicked his tongue. This wouldn't do.

"Stand back!" he shouted, and before the words even finished leaving his lips, he shot into the air like a bullet.

The soldiers obeyed without question, instinctively retreating from the burning monster.

Mid-air, Alex flung a shield toward the creature. At the same time, he summoned a massive, heavy sword, its steel glinting under the flames.

The shield struck the monster's shoulder, beginning to melt in the intense heat. But that was just a distraction.

Alex closed in, blade raised high—

SHLINK!

His sword slashed down, but the monster jerked its head to the side at the last second, dodging the strike with unnatural speed.

Alex grinned. That's fine.

Instead of resisting the miss, he let the blade follow through, guiding it straight toward the sinking shield.

"Rebound."

The moment the sword struck the melting shield—

TING!

The sound rang out like steel snapping, and just like that, the blade bounced back with twice the force.

Using that explosive momentum, Alex twisted his wrists and redirected the sword—

Straight for the monster's neck.

The monster howled as its neck was nearly severed, however, mid-way, Alex had to let go since the flaming beast brought its hand up

"Hupp!" Pushing himself away, Alex jumped back and landed on one of the buildings.

The slash was healing rapidly and Alex's expensive blade got consumed by the monster.

"Tch, you will pay for that ..."

The mages gritted their teeth, sweat beading on their foreheads as they poured more mana into their spells.

"Freeze!" one of them shouted again, his hands trembling as a wave of frost surged toward the monster.

But the moment the ice touched its flaming body, it evaporated into steam, vanishing as if it had never existed.

"Damn it! It's too hot!" another mage cursed, trying again with a stronger spell, his voice strained with desperation.

Earth mages joined in, raising thick stone walls around the beast to restrict its movements, but the instant the rock got too close, it cracked and crumbled, glowing red before disintegrating into molten slag.

"This isn't working!" one of the mages yelled, his voice shaking.

The teachers exchanged tense glances. They were powerful mages—masters of their craft—yet in front of this monster, their magic was useless.

Some of them began to step back, doubt creeping into their eyes.

A young mage, barely older than a student, gulped and muttered under his breath, "Are we even making a difference?"

Just then, the monster swung its burning arm. A wave of searing heat washed over them, forcing the mages to stumble backward, their protective barriers barely holding.

"SHIT!"

The creature roared, flames surging higher as if mocking their feeble attempts.

The ground trembled as the monster brought its arm down toward the ground, but this time, it was stopped just inches before incinerating the group.

Everyone stared in shock.

A tall, black-haired man stood firm, his feet dug deep into the earth, gripping the monster's burning hand above his head. Flames licked at his arms, but he didn't flinch.

"MOVE!" Edric barked.

The soldiers snapped out of their daze and scrambled away just in time.

"KHRUOGH!"

The beast roared and swung its other arm, aiming to crush Edric where he stood—

SHLINK!

A silver blur flashed through the air.

THUD!

The monster's arm hit the ground, severed clean.

Alex landed beside Edric, blade still humming from the force of his strike.

"Tch. Persistent bastard," Alex muttered, flicking the molten blood off his sword.

Edric growled as he shoved the severed limb aside, his skin sizzling from the heat. His breaths were rough, but his grip didn't loosen.

"Can you fight?" Alex asked, spinning his blade in one hand.

Edric cracked his neck, his berserk strength surging. "Five minutes, max. Let's end this before then."

The monster's wounds sealed in an instant, both arms regrowing as it let out a furious howl. Its blazing eyes locked onto the two warriors.

Now, it was up to the strongest humans to take down the burning giant.

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