Sophia heard the horrible shrieks, just like a Shadow Beast however far worse, far louder, much more piercing.

She felt her coronary heart cease when she noticed the type of a large monster transferring in the direction of her route at an unbelievable pace. However her will did not waver, she rigorously flew to a better floor, out of its approach, observing from a protected distance.

Or she deliberate to.

//There is no approach.. it will probably’t be!//

She floats again down, nearly falling, in shock.

A Legendary Gentle Chimera!?

//I’ve to do one thing!? Oh Goodness!? What is going to I do-I’ve to seek out Mani! Or can I cease it!?//

She did not get to complete these ideas, she did not get to behave on them.

For a quick second she thought the Gentle Chimera noticed her and one way or the other launched an assault she could not see!?

That is not fairly proper.

One thing..

No.

Somebody launched themselves, proper into her!

So highly effective!

So quick!

She tumbles down onto the soiled floor with a physique on high of her. The pressure was so sturdy, she’s momentarily frozen by the ache.

Just a few seconds go.

Now, anybody regular would panic and push the lifeless physique off from them!

//What!? WHAT!?//

Earlier than Sophia may run away she hears…

“Assist..assist..her…”

It appears that evidently it isn’t a dull physique in spite of everything. Listening to the damaged, weak pleadings, she may now not run away with out taking a better look. Mendacity there’s a younger gorgon woman, sporting a tattered college uniform, trying like she’s on the verge of dying!

Sophia should make a alternative and quick!

The horrible shrieks of the Gentle Chimera are now not so distant.

The monster is shut.

Actually shut!

Battle or Flight.

With not an excessive amount of issue, Sophia picks up the younger gorgon and flies away!

She holds her complaints deep down inside her coronary heart and acts solely on self preservation.

All she will do is fly away to a protected place!

Maybe if she was by herself she may fly quicker however certainly not will she put the woman down.

They each will get out of right here alive.

Simply fly away!

Her respiratory is panicked and heavy however she will solely hear the Gentle Chimera’s horrible shrieks. The specter of impending doom will not hinder Sophia’s fast considering and actions. As soon as she figures out easy methods to maintain the woman in a approach she will not be in peril of falling out of her arms, she flies increased and quicker, making dangerous twists and turns, she will not make it simple to be adopted.

The monster could be a large pressure to be reckoned with however Sophia is as effectively.

Deep down she thanks the Goddess for her wings.

With out them who is aware of if she may have escaped!

She did not look behind her the entire time, solely trying ahead. In some unspecified time in the future the shrieks died down and she or he may now not really feel the vibrations of the bottom shaking.

It is peculiar however she will not query it for now.

She sighs in reduction.

Short-term reduction.

Fortunately, she finds a small cave to settle in.

Now, there is a extra urgent challenge to take care of.

The woman in her arms.

She gently units her down and appears over the gorgon’s accidents. To her shock she finds that many of the accidents are superficial, solely small scratches.

However she continues to be unconscious.

What’s extra regarding is that her life pressure could be very weak in the meanwhile.

And what she finds probably the most weird is that the gorgon woman appears to be self-healing?

Not many are in a position to do this, particularly somebody so younger and somebody who’s out chilly!

What sort of capacity is that this?

Additionally, the truth that she was capable of sneak up on her, deal with her with such energy solely to fully go out afterwards?

It is all very unusual.

One thing is off however Sophia can not help feeling that this youngster… really wants her assist.

No methods.

Simply desperation.

Regardless of how weird the particular person or the state of affairs, she’s going to all the time assist those that want it! Sophia makes the judgement that the younger woman simply wants correct relaxation, maybe some drugs to hurry up the therapeutic and commentary. She must be okay, she ought to get up quickly and make a full restoration.

A weak life pressure is healthier than none in any respect.

Sophia simply needs she had her potions and different medicines, all she has in the meanwhile is her mild workers. She considers leaving with the woman to go discover her companion, in spite of everything they’re the one who she left in control of the provides…

However the Gentle Chimera continues to be on the market!

And Mani…

She’s frightened!

In fact she worries!

Even when she is aware of Mani can deal with themselves.

Her coronary heart can not help however tremble.

Her physique and spirit do not get an opportunity to relaxation as a result of all of the sudden Sophia hears a loud commotion from outdoors as soon as once more!

The horrible and painful shrieks of the Gentle Chimera with the ferocious roars of one thing else fully.

Oh no.

–

At this level, Mani has accepted the truth that their life is an limitless cycle of unhealthy luck.

However actually?

A Gentle Chimera?

Of this magnitude?

Right here of all locations?

Their life is a stale joke.

After they noticed it manifest earlier than their eyes their first thought was merely, “Why?”

The following ideas, “Was that Sophia it was chasing!? Was she carrying somebody!??”

After which, Mani chases proper after them.

There’s an enormous downside although.

Mani is not as quick.

They observe within the destruction the Gentle Chimera leaves behind however Mani can see them get farther and farther away!

It is no use.

Mani has to do one thing!

They can not let Sophia get damage!

Calm on the surface, panicking on the within however they perceive what should be carried out.

//I’ve to get its consideration!//

Mani continues to run as quick as they’ll. As they’re working they unsheathe their modified sword and with all their energy, fling it within the route of the Gentle Chimera. Since it is so huge, Mani goals for the sword to chop beneath of the beast the place it is stomach can be, if it nonetheless had flesh that’s. Their sword is much quicker, deadlier and does the trick!

The Gentle Chimera halts its working and howls in immense ache, its shriek is so loud Mani has to cowl their ears. Clearly, it did not count on an assault from behind. Why is it so centered on Sophia? Is it due to the one she’s carrying? The Gentle Chimera seems to be round in anger and confusion, looking for the one liable for the assault nevertheless it can not seem to see Mani.

Mani rapidly realizes this and whereas not as loud because the monster’s shrieks, their roars are loud sufficient to get its full consideration.

A taunt.

//Assault me as a substitute!

You will not win!//

The monster lastly focuses all it is consideration on Mani and rushes to assault them!

Mani realizes the monster hasn’t observed their sword to their benefit and manipulates it to assault the Gentle Chimera as soon as extra.

It goes proper by means of its neck.

After which their sword lastly lands again into Mani’s hand.

Mani’s sword is particular, if it wasn’t apparent already. What makes it extra particular isn’t its capacity to be managed with out essentially holding it however the truth that it’s cast from Gentle Magic.

Gentle Chimeras are, often, the ultimate type of a Shadow Beast.

Mani has solely fought a Gentle Chimera as soon as up to now.

Regardless that it is an developed type of a Shadow Beast, it nonetheless can solely be defeated through the use of Gentle Magic.

Had it been a standard Shadow Beast, these two assaults would have been sufficient.

Sadly, it’s not.

Mani simply made it angrier as a substitute.

Quickly it is proper above them displaying completely no mercy. Mani dodges its makes an attempt to stomp them right into a bloody pulp, and so they dodge the Gentle Chimera’s monumental mouth and fangs, eager to swallow them entire.

They combat for a very long time. The one factor protecting them collectively is the truth that this was sufficient to maintain the monster distracted, Sophia must be protected by now…

Mani is not positive if they may have the ability to defeat it in all honesty.

This was all a foul thought from the beginning.

However they will not give into despair simply but!

So long as they’re alive, they may maintain preventing on!

Like all the time!

Like all the time.

Like all the time…

Dying will not come for them.

The Battle continues.

Mani avoids it is assaults as finest as they’ll, attempting to break it in anywhere they’ll attain, beneath, the legs and so they even handle to leap to its again and land a vicious reduce on there.

It is not sufficient although.

Mani is rapidly thrown off!

They land on the bottom with a loud crack.

//Ah… I feel this time… I actually might need damaged my arm.//

Severely hurting their left arm was an even bigger blow than anticipated, their actions have change into far more slower. Mani is aware of they will not have the ability to keep away from the destiny of this subsequent assault so that they brace themselves to defend with their sword.

At the least, that was the plan.

A miracle all the time follows their limitless cycle of unhealthy luck.

This time within the type of a fairy.

An enormous burst of Gentle Magic hits the monster proper in it is sinister face, it interrupts its actions and falls to the aspect shaking all the forest.

Mani stumbles however barely manages to maintain standing.

Instantly, Sophia is flying straight in the direction of them.

“Mani! Are you okay!?”

They lie, “Sure.”

Her involved look turns into anger, “Ha! You look completely horrible! You might be removed from okay! Why would you do that!? Preventing this horrid beast by your self!? You need to have a dying want!!”

“I’ve it beneath control-“

“No you do not!!”

Mani sighs, “Okay. I do not however I needed to cease it from chasing you. I could not see effectively however you had been carrying one thing? Somebody?”

“Ah…I see now. I am going to clarify that later. Proper now, we should kind a plan to defeat that monstrosity!”

Mani nods then asks, “That assault simply now was out of your mild workers?”

“Sure and no. Surprisingly, there’s not sufficient Gentle Magic in a Gentle Workers to defeat a Gentle Chimera. I magnified it…through the use of my very own pure magic… from inside myself. I can solely do it a number of extra instances earlier than the workers breaks and I am drained…”

“We want plenty of Gentle Magic with the intention to kill that factor.”

“Sure, sure I’ve examine it. However how will we collect that a lot quantity of magic?”

Then it hits them!

“Ugh, however I left the provides behind…”

“You imply this? You are so fortunate, I used to be capable of finding our provides first earlier than coming right here.”

Their eyes widen as Sophia holds up their instrument bag!

She smiles, “Oh I do know that look… you’ve some form of contraption that may get us out of this do not you?”

She tosses them the bag.

“I would.”

“That means, it is both going to work or fully blow up in our faces.”

Mani pulls out a well-recognized “contraption” to Sophia.

“Wait! That factor did not work final time!”

“I’ve modified it. The miniature mild power entrapping bomb ought to work this time.”

“Did not you say it was meant for Shadow Beasts!?”

“Gentle Chimeras are simply developed variations in idea. It ought to work. However we have to weaken it extra first, we solely have one shot!”

The Gentle Chimera makes one other ungodly, ekus-shattering shriek!

It is again up and able to assault!

Sophia instantly flies again up within the air, shouting, “I am going to assault from above you assault from under! Let me know whenever you set that factor off!”

“Proper!”

“Do not you dare let me down!!”

“I will not!”

The miniature mild power entrapping bomb was developed by their former mentor and themselves. It is imagined to latch onto the monster, encompass it fully with Gentle Magic leaving it no alternative to flee and destroy it fully.

It is only a prototype.

Final time, it did not work however this time it has to!

The stakes are larger!

Mani’s left arm is at the moment ineffective so that they assault solely with their proper. Sadly, their sword has limits and although it may be manipulated to fly within the air, the person should be in high situation and proper now Mani is not. Their assaults aren’t as sturdy as they had been earlier than however fortunately they don’t seem to be alone anymore.

Sophia assaults as soon as once more with the sunshine workers, the Gentle Chimera is not capable of keep away from it so simply and takes one other important hit.

Nonetheless not sufficient to destroy it although.

The dragon roars and slashes furiously ignoring their accidents, the fairy fights with all she’s received as effectively.

They combat in synchronization.

Collectively they may simply have the ability to pull it off.

All events have taken vital injury.

Mani is bleeding from numerous locations, however probably the most extreme harm continues to be their left arm.

Sophia gave it her all in that final burst of power, she is not capable of fly anymore and now stands subsequent to Mani, respiratory closely.

The Gentle Chimera would not bleed nevertheless it’s skeleton is cracked in numerous locations and the glow is beginning to dim. The blue flames for eyes solely barely flicker.

“Sophia! It should occur now!”

“Will this work? Will it really work?”

“If it would not work…”

//I am sorry. I am so sorry.//

“If it would not work then we are going to maintain preventing. I am not going to die right here. And I am not going to allow you to die right here as effectively!”

//Can we really maintain preventing?//

Mani stares at Sophia, they’ll see simply how drained she is however simply how agency her resolve is. She really believes within the each of them.

“You are proper. It doesn’t matter what occurs, I will not let hurt come your approach.”

Even on this state of affairs, Sophia turns into barely flustered.

“Ack!? What nonsense are you spewing!? What are you ready for!!? Hurry and do it now!”

Simply because the Gentle Chimera will get up as soon as once more, Mani throws the miniature mild power entrapping bomb!

It targets the Gentle Chimera’s complete physique!

“Take cowl!”

The bomb does what it is meant to do and covers the monster in Gentle Magic. It is instantaneous, the Gentle Chimera would not get the possibility to shriek or to maneuver earlier than fully exploding into flames.

All that’s left is a black silhouette of the horrific beast.