Leveling Up With My Dragon System

Chapter 65 The Trio

The blue-ranked recruit didn't waste any time, sending a torrent of water towards the trio. Kai met the attack with a fiery shield, the water hissing and evaporating upon contact. The air grew thick with steam as the recruit's water skill collided with Kai's flames.

Ingrid took the opportunity to unleash a barrage of sonic waves, aiming for the water node bearer's ears. The sound was deafening, and the recruit staggered, his concentration momentarily broken. Frode, seeing his opening, sent a series of illusionary clones rushing towards the enemy, confusing him further.

The water node bearer roared in frustration and sent a geyser of water shooting skyward, the pressure so intense it sent the ground beneath them cracking. Frode's clones scattered, and Ingrid had to dodge the spray of shrapnel that resulted from the collision of water and stone.

Kai, feeling the vibrations in the earth from the recruit's power, knew what was coming next. "Look out!" he yelled, pushing his teammates aside as a pillar of ice shot up from the ground where they had been standing. Frode and Ingrid stumbled, but Kai remained firm, his dragon's instincts allowing him to anticipate the attack.

The blue-ranked water node bearer took a deep breath, his eyes glowing with power. "I've had enough of your games," he snarled, raising his hand. A massive tsunami began to form in the street, the water rising higher and higher, threatening to swallow them whole.

Kai's heart raced as he saw the wave approaching. He knew he had to act fast. He called upon the ancient dragon within him, feeling the warmth spread through his veins and into his very essence. His eyes glowed a fiery red as he raised his hand, aiming at the towering wave.

The dragon's roar echoed through the streets as Kai released a blast of pure, searing flame. It collided with the tsunami, the water hissing and steaming as it was pushed back by the intense heat. The wave grew smaller and smaller until it was nothing but a trickle at their feet.

The blue-ranked recruit stared in disbelief, his hand dropping to his side. "Impossible," he murmured.

"You underestimated the dragon's flame," Kai said with a smirk. "Now, tell us your leader's whereabouts, and maybe we'll spare you."

The water node bearer glared at Kai but knew he was outmatched. He spat out the location of Team 11's main base before collapsing, his powers depleted.

"We need to move fast," Kai urged, as they raced towards the coordinates. The city was in chaos, with various nodes clashing and monsters roaming the streets. Team 12 had to navigate through the pandemonium, using their unique abilities to clear their path.

Ingrid's sonic waves shattered the concrete and sent debris flying, creating a clear path as they approached Team 11's base. Frode's illusions confused any enemy that got too close, buying them precious seconds.

"The main gate is sealed," Frode panted as they arrived. "They're expecting us."

Kai's eyes narrowed. "Then we'll have to make our entrance." He turned to Ingrid. "Can you blast through?"

Ingrid nodded, her hands glowing with the intensity of her node power. "On it." She took a deep breath and released a powerful sonic wave, the force of it shaking the very ground beneath their feet. The gate buckled and shuddered before finally giving way, sending a spray of concrete and metal shrapnel flying into the air.

The trio rushed into the compound, their eyes scanning the area for any signs of Team 11 or the nefarious device that threatened the city. The place was eerily quiet, almost as if they were being lured into a trap.

"Spread out and be on alert," Kai whispered to his teammates. His dragon node was pulsing, sensing the danger lurking around them.

As they moved deeper into Team 11's base, the air grew thick with the scent of fear and anticipation. Frode's illusions painted the area with a mix of shadows and light, making it difficult to pinpoint any potential threats. Ingrid's eyes darted around, her sonic senses on high alert for any vibrations that might indicate an ambush.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows, a sneer on their face. It was Team 11's leader, his water node pulsing with power. "You think you can just waltz in here and take what's mine?" He sneered, raising his hand as water began to coalesce around it.

Kai stepped forward, his dragon's aura flaring around him. "We're not here for a fight, but if it's what you want..."

"It's what I live for," Hakon said, a sadistic grin spreading across his face.

Frode and Ingrid took their positions, ready to back Kai up. The dragon node bearer's eyes remained fixed on Hakon, his hand curling into a fist. "You're going to regret this," Kai said, his voice calm yet carrying the weight of a thunderstorm.

Hakon's sneer grew wider. "We'll see about that," he retorted, and with a flick of his wrist, a barrage of water bullets shot towards them. Frode's illusions created a maze of false targets, confusing the water bullets mid-flight. They splashed harmlessly against the ground, leaving Hakon's actual target untouched.

Without wasting a moment, Ingrid stepped up. Her sonic waves rippled through the air, colliding with Hakon's water bullets. The resulting impact created a wall of mist and sound, obscuring their vision and making it harder for them to hear each other's breaths. Frode took advantage of the cover, casting a complex illusion to blindside their opponent.

The battle was intense and chaotic. Hakon's water manipulation skills were top-notch, but Kai's dragon node gave him an unpredictable edge. The ground trembled as Kai called forth a pillar of fire, which Hakon countered with a tower of ice. The heat from the fire clashed with the cold from the ice, creating a steamy battlefield.

Ingrid's sonic blasts pierced through the fog, shaking the walls and sending cracks spider-webbing along the ground. Frode's illusions danced around Hakon, making it difficult for him to focus. Yet, the blue-ranked water node bearer remained unfazed, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"Is that all you've got?" Hakon taunted, as he summoned a giant water construct in the form of an octopus, its tentacles snaking towards them, each one a whip of deadly force.

Kai felt his blood boil as he watched the tentacles draw near. He took a deep breath, focusing on his dragon node. The ground around them erupted in flames, the heat growing so intense it seemed to push the water back. The octopus roared, its tentacles moving with surprising speed. Kai dove to the side, narrowly avoiding a blow that would have sent him flying.

Frode saw an opening and dashed forward, his dagger in hand. He sliced through one of the tentacles, the illusion on his blade causing it to flicker and dance in the air, confusing the creature. The tentacle fell to the ground, writhing and dissolving into water. Continue reading stories on empire

Ingrid took advantage of the distraction, aiming her sonic blasts at the octopus's core. The sound waves hit it with the force of a hurricane, but Hakon was quick to retaliate. He sent a geyser of water shooting up from the ground, sending Frode and Ingrid flying.

Kai roared as he saw his friends get knocked back, his eyes turning a fiery red. He unleashed a dragon's breath, a stream of fire that engulfed the octopus. The creature let out an unearthly screech, its water evaporating in the intense heat.

"You're going down," Kai said through gritted teeth.

Hakon chuckled darkly. "I'd like to see you try." He raised his hand again, and the room filled with the sound of rushing water. The floor under them began to rise, forming a wall that separated them from the rest of Team 12. Frode and Ingrid struggled to keep their balance as they watched Kai and Hakon face off.

The water wall grew higher and higher, creating a private battle arena. Hakon's eyes narrowed as he focused his power into a single, sharp jet of water that shot towards Kai. Kai's instincts kicked in and he pivoted, the water jet missing him by a hair's breadth. The water hit the wall of fire behind him, creating a hissing sound as steam filled the air.

Frode and Ingrid watched anxiously, their hearts racing as they tried to find a way to help Kai. Frode's mind raced, trying to come up with a plan. He knew he couldn't directly attack Hakon with his illusions while Kai was in the line of fire, but he had to do something.

As the battle raged on, Frode noticed the water pooling at their feet, a result of the constant assault from Hakon's water jets. An idea began to form in his mind. He whispered to Ingrid, "Create a distraction." She nodded, her eyes focused and ready.

Ingrid took a deep breath and let out a deafening sonic boom. The sound was so intense it caused the water to ripple and distort, creating a temporary barrier between the two combatants. Frode used this moment to cast an illusion, making it appear as though the floor beneath Hakon had opened up into a fiery abyss. The water node bearer stumbled back, his concentration broken.