Leveling Up With My Dragon System

Chapter 75 Team Sync

"Good job, Annika," Ingrid shouted, her eyes never leaving the battlefield. "But we need to keep moving!"

Their podium shuddered again as Team 9's earthbearers sent a tremor through the arena floor. The walls of the podium cracked but held firm thanks to Frode's constant reinforcement. Kai knew they couldn't sustain this defensive strategy forever.

"We need to take the fight to them," Kai yelled, his voice carrying over the din of the battle. "Ingrid, keep them off balance with your wails. Annika focuses on disrupting their formations with water spikes. Frode, maintain the shield but be ready to drop it if we need to make a quick move."

Frode nodded, sweat beading on his forehead. The strain of maintaining the shield was immense, but he knew he had to keep going. The podium shifted again, and Frode felt a moment of panic as the lightning crackled and sputtered. But he gritted his teeth and pushed through, the shield holding firm.

Annika took a deep breath and focused her water powers. A series of spikes shot up from the floor, aiming for Team 9's podium. The earth bearers tried to counter with a wave of soil, but her spikes hit true, throwing them off balance. The podium wobbled, and Kai saw his opening.

"Erik, with me! Now!"

On Kai's cue, Erik sent a barrage of lightning bolts at Team 9, while Kai launched into the air on a gust of wind.

"Now!" Frode shouted, dropping the shield momentarily to allow their combined assault to hit Team 9. The lightning struck the earth bearers' podium, causing it to convulse and crack.

Team 9's earth node bearers stumbled, their focus shattered by the sudden onslaught. Team 12's podium surged upwards, propelled by Kai's wind blasts, and collided with their opponents'. The impact sent a shockwave through the arena, knocking several other teams' podiums off balance.

The sound of cracking stone filled the air as the two podiums intertwined, becoming a battlefield of their own. Team 9's leader, a burly boy named Gustav, roared with rage and slammed his fists into the floor, causing the ground to shake violently. Kai felt the tremors through his boots but remained unfazed, his eyes locked on Gustav.

"You think you can beat us with that?" Gustav sneered, pointing at Kai's dragon node.

Kai smirked, his eyes flashing with determination. "I think we've already proven ourselves."

Gustav charged his fists like sledgehammers aiming for Kai's chest. Kai dodged nimbly, his dragon agility allowing him to dart around the larger boy's clumsy attacks. He shot a blast of wind at Gustav's face, blinding him momentarily.

Erik saw the opening and didn't hesitate. He leapfrogged over Kai and sent a volley of lightning strikes at Gustav. The earth node bearer stumbled back, but before he could regain his balance, Annika sent a powerful water jet that slammed into his podium. It cracked and splintered under the pressure, sending Gustav tumbling to the ground.

The crowd erupted into cheers as Team 12 claimed victory. Kai looked around, his heart racing, and saw Rerna watching him proudly from her place in the stands. Despite the chaos and the pain, he felt a surge of warmth knowing she was there.

The podiums retreated into the floor, and the arena transformed back to its original state. The recruits gathered around, panting and exhausted, but their spirits were high. They had proven themselves, and the academy had taken notice.

"Team 12, you've shown remarkable teamwork and ingenuity. Your victory is well-deserved," Colonel Skai announced over the speakers, his voice echoing in the vast space. "Now, let's proceed to the next round of assessments."

The recruits disembarked from their podiums, the adrenaline of battle still coursing through their veins. Kai and Erik shared a brief nod of respect, a silent acknowledgment of their growing trust and reliance on each other.

"Let's not get cocky," Frode panted, wiping the sweat from his brow. "We're not out of this yet."

Kai nodded in agreement, his eyes scanning the arena as the next round of assessments began to unfold. The recruits were now divided into smaller groups for the next phase, which was an obstacle course designed to test their speed, agility, and control over their nodes.

"Let's show them what we're truly made of," Annika said, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Ingrid, on the other hand, looked a bit nervous.

"I hope we can keep up," she murmured.

"Don't worry, Ingrid," Kai reassured her, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "We'll stick together, like always."

The team moved to the starting line of the obstacle course, each recruit eyeing the challenges ahead. The first part of the course was a series of walls that grew higher and wider as they approached the center. Erik's lightning bolts sizzled around his fingertips, and Annika's water pooled at her feet, ready to be shaped into whatever form was necessary.

"On your marks," the loudspeaker boomed, and the recruits took their positions.

"Get set," the anticipation grew thick in the air.

"Go!" the loudspeaker blared, and the recruits shot off like arrows from a bow.

Kai took off at a sprint, his wind-infused steps carrying him swiftly over the ground. He watched as Frode's magic created a series of floating platforms that the team used to bypass the initial walls with ease. Meanwhile, Annika and Ingrid worked in tandem, the former's water jets and the latter's banshee wails disorienting and confusing the other teams, giving them a clear path ahead.

The second part of the obstacle course was a labyrinth of laser beams, crisscrossing through the air like a deadly spiderweb. The team approached it with caution, their eyes searching for the patterns that would allow them to pass without getting burned. Frode's magic shield was their safeguard, and they moved as one, each member weaving through the maze with precision and speed.

Kai's dragon eyesight allowed him to spot the gaps in the laser beams, and he guided his team through the maze. Annika's water shields bounced the lasers off in different directions, creating a mesmerizing dance of light and water droplets. Ingrid's wails grew louder, disorienting their competitors even more, while Erik sent lightning bolts to disable any traps or obstacles that threatened to slow them down.

The final part of the obstacle course was a battle royale, where the remaining teams would have to face off in a no-holds-barred fight to the finish. The arena was a circular platform surrounded by a moat filled with a bubbling, toxic substance that no one wanted to touch. The air was electric with tension as the recruits prepared for the ultimate test of their abilities.

"Team 12, remember our strategies," Kai reminded them, his voice calm and steady. "We're in this together."

The final battle royale was about to begin, and the teams had only one objective - to be the last one standing on the platform. The crowd was a blur of faces and shouts as Kai focused on the task ahead. The floor below them vibrated as the moat began to bubble more violently, hinting at the imminent danger that awaited those who fell. Experience tales with empire

"Team 12, form up," Kai instructed, and they gathered in a tight formation, each member trusting the others to cover their blind spots. The opposing teams sized them up, recognizing the cohesion and strength of their bond. Kai's eyes scanned the area, looking for any signs of an advantage they could exploit.

The battle royale started with a thunderous roar, and recruits from all teams rushed at each other. Kai felt a strange sensation, something he had never experienced before. His dragon instincts kicked in, and he could feel the vibrations of the others' nodes, allowing him to anticipate their moves. He saw a Team 5 wind node user preparing a tornado, and with a flick of his hand, he sent a gust of wind to dissipate the attack before it could form.

In the chaos, Frode's magic shields created a dome around Team 12, protecting them from the initial onslaught of projectiles and spells. Ingrid's banshee wails grew more intense, causing some opponents to falter and lose their balance. Annika's water shields reflected the incoming laser beams, sending them back at their attackers.

The battle was fierce, each team vying for dominance. Kai noticed Team 8, the Plant Nodes, attempting to entangle Team 11 with their vines. He signaled to Erik, who sent a bolt of lightning to sever the plants, freeing Team 11 and leaving Team 8 exposed.

"Now's our chance," Kai whispered to his team. They leaped into action, moving swiftly through the fray. Frode's lightning magic danced around him, creating a dazzling display of lights that blinded their enemies. Ingrid's banshee wails grew to a crescendo, disorienting those who approached.

Erik took the opportunity to strike at Team 8, his lightning bolts slicing through the air with deadly accuracy. Annika's water spikes shot out in every direction, keeping attackers at bay. Team 12's coordination was a thing of beauty, each member supporting the other, their nodes converging like a well-oiled machine.

Team 11's gratitude was short-lived as they turned their attention to the now-weakened Team 8. A fierce rivalry had formed between Team 12 and Team 11, with each victory serving to intensify their rivalry. However, Kai knew they couldn't let their guard down yet.