𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞
In an instant, Luke and his companions stood before the Clave Temple.
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“W, What is this?”
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Flora’s eyes widened in surprise.
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“I had preset the coordinates for teleportation magic. But more importantly, look at that!”
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Luke pointed at the main hall of the Clave Temple, where Behemoth was.
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Straddling the roof, it glared down below.
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“That’s Behemoth. . .”
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Flora’s voice trembled.
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“Let’s evacuate now. We don’t have enough people to subdue such a demon beast.”
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“That’s not possible.”
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Luke shook his head in frustration.
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“Behemoth is a being so powerful, it’s called a divine beast. It has already sealed off the surrounding area.”
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“But. . . we were able to come out of the temple, right?”
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“Its range is wide. Behemoth’s territorial seal extends for a kilometer around here.”
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“No way. . .”
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Flora was speechless.
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“Behemoth may eventually target St. Arrogas. The area where people live is richer in magical essence compared to others. We must stop it before that happens.”
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Luke looked towards the temple.
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“Fortunately, the temple’s magical mechanism seems to be still functional. If we use it, we might be able to hold it off. But for that, we need everyone’s cooperation here.”
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“Don’t joke with me!”
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The one who shouted was Gale.
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He glared at Luke with eyes filled with hatred.
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“Why should we cooperate with you? Why are you giving orders? I am the one in command here!”
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“Your Highness, now is not the time for this. . .”
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“Shut up! Hey, bring that to me!”
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A servant brought Gale a sword.
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The blade, pulled from its sheath, shone like silver.
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“It’s the holy sword Banisher, passed down in the Arrogas royal family. It was used to seal the grey dragon in the past. With me wielding it, Behemoth is no match.”
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“Instead, we should think of a way to subdue it by joining forces. . .”
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“Shut up!”
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Gale pushed Luke aside and headed towards Behemoth.
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“I don’t need your help! Just watch quietly!”
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“Wind!”
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He used wind flight magic to leap high.
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“Take my full-powered strike!”
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Gale’s swing of the holy sword Banisher cut through Behemoth’s steel-like bristles, deeply piercing its neck.
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“”””Ooooh!!!””””
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Cheers erupted among the soldiers!
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However, as Behemoth shook its head irritably, Gale crashed to the ground with tremendous force.
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“Your Highness!”
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Flora hurriedly cast a healing spell.
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“Damn. . . I was so close. . .”
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“Please, no more recklessness. It’s not something one can handle alone.”
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Luke stood in front of Gale.
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“No. . . stop. . . it’s my prey. . .”
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“This is not the time for such talk.”
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Luke said this and then ran towards the temple.
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“Mages, please lend me your strength! I’m going to stop its movements now!”
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He extended his hand toward the huge monument in front of the temple.
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(So the temple itself is a giant sealing device!)
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It’s said that in the old imperial era, far more powerful magical beasts roamed than now.
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People built many sealing devices to protect themselves from these threats.
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The sealing of the gray dragon must have utilized the temple’s original functions.
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(Good thing I learned about the relics of the old imperial era from Iris)
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When Luke’s left hand touched the monument, lines of light emanated from the ground, running towards the temple.
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Magical power lit up from the bell towers at the four corners of the temple, entwining around the Behemoth.
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“Everyone, please supply magical power to the bell towers!”
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“”””Yes!!!!””””
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The mages ran towards the bell towers.
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The ropes of magical power capturing the Behemoth grew brighter.
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“Bumoooooooo!”
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With a scream, the Behemoth fell into the courtyard.
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“Now! We have about 5 minutes to restrain the Behemoth, inflict as much damage as possible in that time!”
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“””””Yeah!!!””””
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Responding to Luke’s call, the soldiers rushed at the Behemoth.
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They attacked with weapons in hand and spells they chanted.
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“Good! Our attacks are reaching it!”
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“Keep attacking! Don’t stop!”
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“Think there won’t be another chance if we miss this one!”
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The morale of the soldiers reached its peak.
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“No, stop. . . Why are you helping that thing. . .! I am your leader, I am the one!”
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Gale’s screams went unheard by the soldiers focused on the battle.
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The battle seemed to be progressing smoothly.
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However, the opponent was a divine beast, an absolute entity.
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“!”
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Luke was the first to notice the anomaly.
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The magical power of the Behemoth was rapidly accumulating inside it.
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“Everyone back off!”
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Right after the soldiers evacuated, the magical power ropes restraining the Behemoth were severed.
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With a scream, Behemoth charged.
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It was heading towards Gale and Flora.
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Flora tried to flee with Gale on her shoulder, but she could hardly support him.
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“Fool! Run away quickly!”
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Gale pushed Flora away and staggered off.
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“Come here, you furball! I was the one who plunged the sword into you!”
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The enraged Behemoth turned towards Gale.
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“Gale!”
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Flora screamed.
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Just as the Behemoth’s massive foot was about to crush Gale, a huge fireball struck its face.
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“Bugaaaa!”
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The Behemoth roared in pain.
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The sacred sword Banisher, stuck in its neck, dislodged and fell at Gale’s feet.
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“Over here!”
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Luke shouted while firing fireballs from his left hand.
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