Chapter 6: Battle Against Abyss Monster
High above the earth, Little Blue soared through the sky, its massive form cutting through the clouds as it carried its precious cargo of students towards their destination. The peaceful journey was shattered in an instant as a formidable foe appeared on the horizon – a Four-Winged Hawk, its power sending ripples through the air even from a distance.
Lev's eyes widened as his Soul Interface automatically activated, revealing the creature's formidable stats:
[Name: Four-Winged Hawk]
Type: Wind
Grade: Silver
Level: Tier 4 (3★)
Power: 2,500
Defense: 2,300
Potential: Silver - Tier 5
Another Silver Grade?! Lev's mind raced, his heart pounding in his chest. He was beginning to wonder if silver-grade abyss monsters were as common as cabbage. The air around them crackled with tension as his classmates' fearful whispers reached his ears.
"It's scary..."
"Will Vice Principal George be okay?"
Lev shared their apprehension, his eyes darting between the approaching monster and their stoic vice principal. He had no clear idea about George's strength, but the Four-Winged Hawk's power was undeniable. Its ruby eyes gleamed with murderous intent as it circled their transport, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Vice Principal George Finch turned to face the rapidly approaching abyss monster, his expression unreadable. Without a word, he stepped forward, positioning himself between the threat and his students. The wind whipped around him, as if sensing the impending battle.
The Four-Winged Hawk let out an ear-piercing screech that seemed to shake the very air around them. In a blur of motion, it activated its Wind Slash ability, summoning swirling spheres of wind that compressed into razor-sharp blades. The air itself became a weapon as the slashes hurtled towards the group with deadly precision.
George responded with eerie calm. With a simple wave of his sleeve, he created a shimmering barrier of wind that deflected the attacks. The wind slashes that managed to slip past crashed against the protective field surrounding the students, the impacts reverberating through Little Blue's massive form.
"Boom!" The sound of the collision echoed across the sky, sending chills down the students' spines.
Undeterred, the Four-Winged Hawk pressed its assault. It summoned more spheres of wind, transforming them into a relentless barrage of cutting gales. The monster's eyes flashed as it activated its Swift ability, its form blurring as its speed increased by 150%.
The Vice Principal's eyes narrowed slightly, the only indication that he recognized the escalating threat. Green energy began to pulse around his arms, quickly coalescing into a pair of feathered demon limbs tipped with wicked claws. His feet transformed in a similar fashion, and with a rush of power, enormous green wings erupted from his back.
"You're getting serious now, huh?" George muttered, his voice barely audible over the howling wind.
He launched himself from Little Blue's head, meeting the oncoming storm of attacks head-on. The collision of powers sent shockwaves rippling through the sky, each impact a thunderous boom that left the students' ears ringing.
Lev watched in awe as George effortlessly blocked wave after wave of the monster's assaults. The Vice Principal's movements were fluid and precise, each defensive maneuver flowing seamlessly into a counterattack. The battle sent chills down the spine of every student watching from the back of Little Blue.
The Four-Winged Hawk screeched in frustration, its Swift ability wearing off. Without missing a beat, it activated its Gale ability, summoning four massive wind spheres that quickly transformed into raging storms.
George's expression remained impassive as he faced the approaching tempest. He flapped his wings once, propelling himself directly into the heart of the gales. With a determined look, he threw a punch at the first storm.
"Bam!"
A deafening explosion resounded upon impact, followed quickly by three more as George methodically dismantled each gale. The shockwaves from the collisions rattled Little Blue, causing several students to stumble.
As the last remnants of the gales dissipated, George hovered in the air, seemingly unaffected by the onslaught. His voice carried clearly despite the chaos of battle, "Is that all you've got?"
The Four-Winged Hawk's eyes flashed with rage at the taunt. It summoned even more wind slashes, intertwining them with storm-like gales in a desperate bid to overwhelm its opponent.
Nothing new! George thought, a ghost of a smile playing across his lips as he shot forward to meet the attacks head-on.
"Boom!"
Explosions continued to resound across the sky as George and the Four-Winged Hawk clashed again and again. Claws met talons in a furious exchange, each collision sending out pulses of energy that made the air itself tremble.
Lev and the students watched in amazement, occasionally bursting into cheers despite their fear. So this is the battle of a Tier 4 Soul Pact Warrior and Abyss Monster... Lev thought, his eyes wide with wonder. He was deeply amazed by this real-time demonstration of the path he had chosen. I will have strength like them soon! No... I have to be stronger!
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As the battle raged on, injuries began to appear on the Four-Winged Hawk's massive form. Yet the 30-meter tall monster showed no signs of weakness, as if all its wounds were merely superficial. George, while uninjured, was beginning to show signs of exertion.
The monster's ruby eyes blazed with renewed fury. It spread its four wings wide, and a crimson energy like electric current began to course through its body. Its aura visibly increased as it activated its Boost ability, increasing its overall strength by 25%.
A flicker of recognition passed over George's face. "It's going all out..." he murmured.
He stood still in the air for a moment, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly. Suddenly, green energy began to pour from his body in waves, spreading upwards in a dazzling display of power. George's voice rang out, clear and commanding, "It's your time, partner!"
A mature voice responded in his mind, its eagerness palpable, "I've been waiting for you to say that!"
The green energy coalesced, taking shape into a colossal, 30-meter tall humanoid creature. It had the head of an eagle crowned with twisted horns, a muscular body covered in gleaming emerald feathers, and four enormous wings that spread majestically behind its back. Although it looked incredibly real, it was still in energy form, connected to George as if being supplied by his power.
"Is that the Vice Principal's Soul Pact Monster...?"
"What Soul Monster is that...?"
"I have no idea... but that looks so strong!"
"Yeah, I can feel its pressure..."
Lev, who had been intently focused on the battle, was stunned by the appearance of Vice Principal George's Soul Pact Monster. He felt a powerful pressure emanating from both combatants, even from their position far away and behind a protective barrier. It sent chills down his spine, and he couldn't begin to imagine how overwhelming the pressure would be if he were standing right beside them.
Almost unconsciously, driven by a desire to learn more about this eagle-like humanoid energy being, Lev's Soul Interface activated once again:
[Name: Emerald-Feathered Fiend]
Type: Wind
Grade: Silver
Level: Tier 4 (5★)
Power: 2,900
Defense: 2,600
Potential: Gold - Tier 5
A peak Tier 4 Silver Grade Soul Monster, with Gold Potential grade?! Lev's mind reeled at the implications, his excitement growing despite the danger of the situation.
The pressure emanating from both combatants intensified, causing the very air to vibrate with barely contained power. The Four-Winged Hawk screeched a challenge, summoning a tempest of wind slashes that blotted out the sky.
In response, George directed his Soul Monster with a mere thought. The Emerald-Feathered Fiend raised its arms, activating its Wind Barrier ability. A shimmering shield of pure wind energy enveloped both the Fiend and George, easily deflecting the incoming attacks.
"Wind Elemental Sword!" George commanded. A blade of pure wind energy materialized in the Fiend's grasp, humming with destructive potential. The sword glowed with an intense light, its power amplified by both the Fiend's and George's wind elemental affinities.
The two titans clashed in a fury of slashing claws and biting winds. The Four-Winged Hawk's boosted strength allowed it to match the Emerald-Feathered Fiend blow for blow, their battle painting the sky with streaks of silver and green energy. Each impact sent shockwaves rippling through the air, causing Little Blue to shudder despite its massive size.
George, still connected to his Soul Monster, directed its movements with practiced ease. "Wind Blast!" he called out. The Fiend inhaled deeply, its chest expanding, then expelled a concentrated burst of wind that slammed into the Four-Winged Hawk with the force of a freight train.
The monster reeled, momentarily stunned. George seized the opportunity, guiding his partner into a rapid series of slashes with its wind-forged blade. Each strike left glowing gashes across the Four-Winged Hawk's body, eliciting shrieks of pain and fury that echoed across the sky.
But the battle was far from over. The Four-Winged Hawk's eyes glowed with a desperate, primal rage. It summoned the last reserves of its power, creating a swirling vortex of wind that threatened to consume everything in its path. The vortex grew rapidly, its howling winds drowning out all other sounds as it approached Little Blue and its terrified passengers.
George's eyes narrowed, a flicker of concern crossing his face for the first time since the battle began. He glanced back at the students, then at the approaching vortex. His decision was made in an instant.
The Emerald-Feathered Fiend's form began to shimmer, its outline blurring as it vibrated at an impossible frequency. In the blink of an eye, it moved – faster than thought, faster than the wind itself. It reappeared directly in the path of the vortex, its Wind Barrier glowing with intensity as it stood as the last line of defense between the students and certain doom.
The vortex slammed into the barrier with earth-shattering force. For a heart-stopping moment, it seemed as though the shield might fail. Cracks appeared in its surface, spreading like spider webs as the winds howled and raged against it.
George gritted his teeth, pouring more of his energy into the Fiend and its barrier. The cracks in the shield began to heal, slowly at first, then faster as George's determination manifested as pure power.
With a final, desperate push, the Emerald-Feathered Fiend thrust its wind-blade into the heart of the vortex. There was a moment of perfect stillness, then a single, decisive slash.
The vortex exploded outward, its energy dispersing harmlessly into the sky. The Four-Winged Hawk hung motionless in the air for a heartbeat, its ruby eyes wide with disbelief, then began to fall. Before it could plummet far, George directed his Soul Monster to catch the defeated creature gently in its massive hands.
As they descended back towards Little Blue, the students erupted in cheers and sighs of relief. The danger had passed, but the memory of that incredible battle would stay with them for a long, long time.
Lev's heart raced with excitement and determination. That's the power of a Tier 4 Soul Pact Warrior and their monster, he thought, his eyes shining with admiration and ambition. One day, I'll be even stronger!
With the Four-Winged Hawk secured, Vice Principal George allowed his Soul Monster to fade back into energy. He landed gracefully on Little Blue's head, his transformation receding until he looked like his normal self once more.
Without a word, he nodded to the awestruck students, then turned his gaze forward. Their journey wasn't over yet, and who knew what other challenges awaited them on the path to their destination? But one thing was certain – with Vice Principal George watching over them, they stood a fighting chance against whatever perils lay ahead.