Chapter 10: THE ABYSSAL RAVAGER
The mighty Torrak, the Abyssal Ravager, stood in their path, its hulking form casting a shadow over the battlefield. The ground quaked as it took a monstrous step forward, shaking the very earth beneath them. The Dragon Team was now cornered, with the creature's six glowing red eyes fixed on them like burning embers in the dark.
As the creature loomed over them, the two Level 9 trolls charged in from opposite sides, their massive forms creating a terrifying wall of muscle and malice. They were far more terrifying than the previous Level 7 troll they'd fought. Their skin was a sickly grayish-green, mottled with patches of slimy, discolored flesh. Jagged, blackened tusks jutted from their mouths, and their claws were sharp enough to tear through metal.
"Damn, these guys just keep getting uglier," Grayworm muttered, gripping his spear tightly. His eyes narrowed as he faced the larger troll on his left, its roar shaking his very bones.
"Focus, Guys!" Everstay commanded, his voice calm and steady. He readied his gun and aimed at Torrak, who had already taken another thundering step toward them, preparing to unleash its devastating attack.
The beast's nostrils flared, and with a deafening roar, it poured molten lava from its fiery nose, the glowing liquid splashing across the field. Sparks and heat shot in every direction, and the Dragon Team immediately dove for cover, raising their shields to block the firestorm.
"Really? Fire too?" Grayworm mocked, though his eyes were sharp as he ducked behind his shield, narrowly avoiding the fiery stream.
But before he could continue his taunting, one of the Level 9 trolls charged toward him, its massive club swinging in a wide arc. Omega reacted quickly, darting forward and slashing his sword through the air, meeting the troll's wild strike with his blade. The impact caused a shockwave, but Omega held firm, gritting his teeth as he engaged the beast head-on.
The second Level 9 troll didn't waste any time either. It charged at Somi, its grotesque face twisted in fury. Somi, always light on her feet, danced to the side, dodging its grasping claws. With a swift movement, she slashed at its exposed side with her daggers, the sharp metal sinking into its thick hide. The troll howled in pain but swung a massive fist, catching her mid-air as she leapt backward. She hit the ground hard with a grunt of pain.
"Ugh… that hurt," Somi groaned, but she quickly recovered, getting back to her feet with determination in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Everstay and Sparrow were focused on the real threat; Torrak.
Every time their weapons made contact with the creature's thick, scaly hide, it felt like they were hitting a wall of stone. Sparrow fired arrows with precision, but each one bounced off the creature's body like it was nothing. Everstay unleashed several shots with his arrow, but Torrak merely snarled and kept advancing, its enormous hands swinging down toward them.
The level 9 troll somi was fighting, turned to sparrow as it raised its hand to grab him, Somi made a split-second decision. She launched herself at Troll, her body crashing into its arm and knocking it off course just in time for Sparrow to dodge. The impact sent her skidding across the cracked ground, but she scrambled to her feet, breathless.
"You okay, Somi?" Sparrow asked, his voice filled with concern.
"Yeah, just a little bruised," Somi replied.
"Thanks," Sparrow said with a grin before refocusing on Torrak.
The fight continued at a furious pace, but the enemies seemed relentless. Suddenly, the ground trembled again, and the unmistakable sound of chitinous legs scraping against the earth echoed through the air.
A massive Level 6 spider appeared, its black exoskeleton glistening ominously in the sunlight. The arachnid's eight legs moved with lightning speed as it charged toward them, its enormous fangs dripping with venom.
"Not this again!" Grayworm shouted, his eyes darting to the new threat.
The commentator's voice boomed across the stadium, filled with excitement and disbelief.
"Folks, this is unbelievable! The Dragon Team is not only facing the terrifying Torrak, but now a Level 9 troll and a Level 6 spider have joined the fray! And the way they're handling it—this is nothing short of incredible! Torrak, the Abyssal Ravager, has destroyed teams in the past, and now the Dragon Team has to face it, along with two trolls and a spider! Will they manage to survive this onslaught? Or is this the end of their reign?"
The comments on the live feed exploded.
HexarKiller: "This is madness! They've got like, five bosses at once!! 😱"
SomiForLife: "Somi's literally savings Sparrow!! She's a queen! 👑"
GraySpearGod: "Grayworm is built different. He's taking those trolls head-on. 🔥"
EverstayIsKing: "Everstay's leadership is unmatched. He's making all the right calls."
"Everyone fall back! Formation!!" Everstay yelled, his voice cutting through the chaos. The team instantly regrouped, their backs to one another, forming a defensive circle. They were now surrounded by four monstrous enemies—Torrak, the trolls, and the spider.
"So what are we gonna do now?" Omega asked, his voice tense as he swung his sword at the nearest troll, narrowly dodging its crushing swipe.
"For now, we stall Torrak and finish off the rest," Everstay replied, his voice steady despite the pressure. "Sparrow and I will handle Torrak. The rest of you focus on the trolls and the spider."
"We've got this," Sparrow added, his voice unwavering as he aimed another arrow at Torrak, though it barely scratched the beast's thick hide.
The team moved as one, their synchronized efforts a testament to their years of teamwork.
Grayworm and Omega focused their attacks on the nearest troll. Grayworm's spear danced through the air with deadly precision, his movements fluid as he skewered the troll's side. Omega swung his sword in a brutal arc, the blade cleaving through the troll's flesh. The beast roared in pain but retaliated by swinging its massive club. Omega dodged just in time, but the sheer force of the swing created a shockwave, sending him stumbling back.
Somi danced between the spider's legs, her daggers flashing as she stabbed at the creature's joints. The spider hissed in fury and lunged at her, its fangs snapping shut mere inches from her face. She twirled out of the way, landing a deep strike into its abdomen. The spider shrieked, a high-pitched noise that made everyone's skin crawl, but Somi didn't stop, landing a series of swift blows with expert precision.
Sparrow and Everstay, meanwhile, were doing their best to keep Torrak occupied. Everstay fired another round from his gun, the blasts echoing in the tense atmosphere. Each shot landed, but Torrak's hide barely seemed to notice. The beast swung its massive arm, attempting to crush him, but the team leader was quick to dodge, his movements like a blur as he nimbly leapt out of the way, just then sparrow shot at its eyes as the monster roared and stompedon the ground.
"Nice one, Sparrow!" Everstay shouted, reloading his weapon. "We need to wear it down!"
Sparrow nodded, a fierce determination in his eyes. "I've got this!"
The tension on the battlefield was palpable. The creatures surrounding them were relentless, but the Dragon Team refused to back down. With Everstay's leadership and the team's unshakable resolve, they fought with everything they had, knowing that their survival depended on their ability to work together and defeat the overwhelming odds stacked against them.