Ryker makes his way into the town,the sound of salesman and kids playing fill the air.Ryker makes his way towards a food stand,"Ah a customer what are we having today?„the owner asks his prosthetic arms gears shift Ryker looks at the menu and decides to get ham sandwich"um...I'll get the ham sandwich please,and also can I ask how u got that arm?it's really cool.„the man smiles "Oh this old thing?yeah I lost my arm to an infection that go out of hand,but that's a story for another I should get to making your sandwich„Ryker nods"I see...I'll be waiting„
The owner makes Rykers and hands it to him"Here it is one ham sandwich!„Ryker pays and takes his sandwich "Thank you very much sir„
Ryker continues to explore the town
A shadow engulfs the whole town and low but loud growl can be heard inside the clouds,Ryker looks up seeing the silhouette of something hiding within the clouds and before anyone could react and cloud of flames befall onto the town hall burning neighboring buildings,people scramble looking as the village knights and mages do their best to fend of against the foul beast that is perched ontop of the church it's roars echoing beyond the town causing a shiver down the spines of those who hear it
"I gotta do something„Ryker thinks to himself his body trembling"But I've only dealt with small goblins and inklings this is out of my league...!„his mind racing and unsheathes his blade preparing for battle against a foe bigger than anything he's faced
"HELP PLEASE!„
Ryker looks up noticing a child trapped within the second floor of a building,flames almost engulfing the whole building and without a second thought Ryker parkours through burnt rubble making his way towards the child,his body not used to such cardio is in pain as his muscle ache but he refused to give up and he eventually with bleeding fingers he manages to enter the building and save the little girl crying within the building
He hands her to a rescue force and he focuses his sight on the dragon still destroying parts of the town with knights and mages doing their best to keep it at bay
Ryker notices the dragons back turned and takes the opportunity to use a broken glass shard and his blade to climb the dragon
He rushes forward and stabs the dragon back causing to growl in pain"GRWWAAAAAHHH!!!„it thrashes around knocking itself and Ryker into building
"My head...hurts...but I can't stop now...I've gone too far...if I die...I'll atleast take this dirty bastard down with me...„
He climbs the dragon and and stabs its eyes causing to scream once more releasing fire from its mouth in anger mages use magic to bind the dragon to the ground and Ryker commands them to use a ice spell "USE AN ICE SPELL IT'S A INFERNO DRAGON IT'S BODY CAN'T WITHSTAND FREEZING TEMPERATURES!„the mages chant a giant ice lance spell "STRIKE SWIFT,SILENT STRIKE,AND FREEZE THEIR CORE!„
The lance gracefully pierces through the dragons heart freezing its body sending Ryker sliding down its body
A peaceful silence befalls the town as people exit their hiding spots and bare witness to the sheet destruction caused by the winged beast
A female mage calls out to Ryker"You young man what is your name and what kingdom do you originate from?„
"I am Ryker Darkhaven a knight that belongs to King Mitos of the Kingdom of Latus„
"Well Mr Darkhaven we are eternally indebted to you for your invaluable assistance„she says bowing to him the other knights and mages follow soon after
"My ple--„Ryker collapses,his body pushed to its absolute limit
He wakes up in a emergency room with healers surrounding him each tending to his open wounds
"What the...who are you people?...„he says looking at the medics all surrounding him his eyes dart from place to place "You're all healed up now you may leave„a male medic says giving him health potions just incase
He exits the hospital and sees the same female mage waiting for him outside the building
"I've been waiting for you„she says leaning against a wall"That's a bit creepy don't you think?„she shrugs dismissively "Anywho the mayor of the town wants to meet up with you„Rykers face turns into one of confusio"Me?...why?„
"Oh I don't know maybe because you slayed a dragon and saved the whole town?„she says slightly annoyed
"Oh yeah I forgot that I did that...„he chuckles
"From point A to point B send me to who I need to see!„she chants and a gate appears and opens in front of them and she grabs his hand inside
"We are here„she tells him nudging him towards the mayor's room
He cautiously enter and notices and old man,half is his face cover in golden plating and his suit made of the finest silk
"Salutations young knight,It has come to my attention that you were the one who had slain the foul beast that had attacked our kingdom and I must say that we are so very thankful„
"My pleasure sir„he says while bowing
"Please call me Midus,now tell me what brings you here?„Midus says taking a sip of his wine
"Oh um I was headed to the forest of magic„he hands the mayor a crumpled up and half torn map
"Ah I see„he says examining the map
He stands up and orders the mage girl to accompany him to the forest
"Laura I give you the task of accompanying our great savior Ryker Darkhaven to the forest of magic!„his voice stern but loud
She nods complying with his orders and chants a magic spell to teleport them to the forest of magic
They zap out of the mayors room and begin to levitate towards the forest and high speed
"Woah!dont you think we are going a bit too fast?!„Ryker begins to sweat
"Oh don't worry we almost there„Laura says patting his back
They eventually arrive at the entrance of the forest,giant blue trees with creatures of all sorts going about their day with in the forest
"Woah...its way bigger than I thought...„he says in awe taking in the massive size of the forest wich stretched out for what seems as an infinite distance
"Well let's get going„Laura says looking over her shoulder to make sure his following right behind her
He follows after her and they begin to walk through the thick and lush forest ground
"You better be careful„she says to Ryker
"What why?...„a confuse look on Rykers face
"Forest bears might attack„she says keeping an eye out for her surroundings,her guard up as if waiting for something to happen
"Oh please I've dealt with bears before„he says waving her off dismissively
"These bears aren't you normal bears they are made of magic and pure muscle and the smallest can dwarf an adult ogre so don't get so cocky„she says turning towards him her face serious and tone stern
"Oh uh ok...„guess I'll be careful
"Crack„the sound of a twig snapping echoes through the area
"Shh„Laura motions Ryker to get down
They lie on the damp floor as bugs crawl on their faces and a deep growl can be heard shaking the ground under it
He large muscular bear with jet black fur with gold streaks around it's eyes emerges from the grass
Rykers eyes widen taking in the monsterous size of the bear it's paw alone being the size of both their heads
The bear walks near their hiding spot and sniffs
"I see you„a deep sickening voice echoes out