Chapter 9: Clash with the Ancient Guardian

I watched as Professor Blackwood left the mat, his face twisted in anger and hatred. I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me as the Vice Director approached.

"Are you alright?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.

"Yes, sir," I replied, my voice slightly shaky.

"Good," he said, nodding in approval. "I'm glad But you must remember that our school is not about fighting to the death. We are here to learn, to grow, and to become better people."

I nodded, taking in his words. I knew that he was right. I had come to this school to learn, to become a better martial artist, and to find my place in the world.

"Thank you, sir," I said, bowing respectfully.

The Vice Director nodded in return, then turned and walked away.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Professor Blackwood's anger had left a dark shadow over the room, and I knew that I wasn't the only one who felt it.

As the applause died down, I noticed a student approaching me.

"Excuse me,I couldn't help but notice what just happened with Professor Blackwood. How could someone like you land a punch on him?"

Lloyd looked at her,"it was a fluke,Professor Blackwood is a highly skilled mage, and it's unlikely that I would be able to land a punch on him under normal circumstances."

"Yeah you hit him because he let his guard dawn!"one of the students spoke up."You know this will never happen to me i will never let my guard down even for a second."

"Yeah don't let it go to your brain, you magic less insect i still don get why are you attending this school"

I felt a wave of anger wash over me as I heard the student's words. It wasn't the first time someone had mocked me for my lack of magical ability, but it still hurt.

"I attend this school because I want to become a member of an elite group of fighters," I said, my voice steady despite the anger bubbling inside me. "I may not have magic, but that doesn't make me any less of a elite."

The other students looked at me, and suddenly, one of them burst out laughing. It wasn't a friendly laugh - it was mocking and derisive, and I felt my face flush with anger.

"You will become a elite this is so funny."The student scoffed, his eyes filled with disdain. "You think you can become an elite without magic?" he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "That's rich. You're nothing but a powerless insect, and you always will be."

I felt my blood boil, but I refused to let the student get the best of me. "We'll see about that," I said, my voice cold and deadly. "I may not have magic, but I have something even more powerful. I have heart, and determination, and a willingness to never give up. And mark my words, I will become an elite warrior, no matter what anyone else thinks."

With that, I turned and walked away, my head held high. I refused to let anyone bring me down, and I was determined to prove to everyone that I was a warrior to be reckoned with, regardless of my magical abilities.

As I left the training ground, my mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. The student's words had stung, but they had also lit a fire within me. I knew that I had a long way to go to become an elite warrior, but I also knew that I had the drive and determination to get there.

As I changed out of my training clothes, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia and longing.

As school ended i packed my things and headed towards the exit. The halls were quiet, and the only sound was the echo of my footsteps on the linoleum floor.

I stepped outside and felt the warm sun on my face. The fresh air was a welcome relief after the tension of the training hall. I took a deep breath, feeling the stress of the day melt away.

I started walking towards my home, lost in thought. The events of the day had left a deep impression on me, and I knew that I would never forget what had happened.

While i was walking to my house, I noticed that the streets were quieter than usual. There were no children playing, no parents chatting on the sidewalk. It was as if everyone had gone into hiding.

I quickened my pace, wanting to get home as soon as possible. I didn't like the feeling of this empty city, and I just wanted to be inside where it was safe.

But as I turned the corner of the street, I saw a group of people running frantically in all directions, trying to escape from something. I could hear screams and shouts of terror, and my heart started racing with fear.

"What was going on?"

But when i'm about to run I stumbled upon a massive monster rampaging through the streets, crushing everything in its path.I could see that its skin was covered in shimmering scales, like those of a giant fish. Its wings were leathery and bat-like, and its long tail dragged behind it, leaving deep gouges in the pavement. What really stood out were its eyes, which glowed with an eerie, pulsating light that seemed to draw me in. I felt a chill run down my spine as I realized that this monster was not from this world. It must have come from some other dimension, a place of darkness and horror beyond my imagination I felt a sense of dread wash over me.

My mind raced as I tried to think of a way to fight the monster. I had never faced anything like it before, and I had no idea what its weaknesses might be.

As the monster approached, I took a deep breath and steadied myself. I knew that I had to fight, no matter how scared I was.

I charged towards the monster, my fists clenched tightly. As I got closer, I could feel the heat emanating from its body, and I could hear the sound of its wings beating against the air.

With all my strength, I launched myself at the monster, my fist connecting with its face with a resounding thud. But to my surprise, it had no effect. The monster merely turned its glowing eyes towards me, and I felt a cold chill run down my spine.

With lightning-fast reflexes, the monster swatted me away as if I were a mere insect. I crashed to the ground, my face twisted in pain, blood running down my chin, as my eyes bulged,My body wracked with pain and a primal scream. I knew then that this monster was beyond my abilities, that I was no match for its otherworldly power.

As I lay on the ground, pain coursing through my body, I struggled to catch my breath. The monster loomed over me, its glowing eyes filled with malice and hunger.

As the monster loomed over me, I could feel its hot breath on my face. Its eyes seemed to bore into my very soul, and I knew that I was in grave danger. I tried to muster the strength to get back on my feet, but the pain was overwhelming.

Suddenly, the monster let out a deafening roar, and turned towards something behind me. I strained my neck to look, and saw a figure standing there, its back to me. It was a man, dressed in strange robes, and he was emanating a powerful aura that seemed to repel the monster.

"Why don't you stop here you caused a lot of mess here!"

With a flick of his wrist, he summoned a powerful blast of energy that crackled with an otherworldly light. The blast slammed into the monster, sending it stumbling backwards, its scales shimmering in the light.

I could feel the raw power emanating from that man, a power that seemed to come from somewhere deep within him. It was like he was tapping into the very fabric of the universe, channeling its energy into this one focused blast.

The monster let out a deafening roar, its wings flapping wildly as it struggled to regain its balance.

But he wasn't finished. He raised his arms towards the sky, and a bolt of lightning shot down from the heavens, striking the monster with a force that shook the ground beneath our feet.

As the lightning struck the monster, it let out a deafening roar of defeat before taking to the air and flying away into the distance. The mage stood there for a moment, his arms still raised towards the sky, as if channeling the last of his power into that final strike.

But just as we thought it was over, the monster turned back towards us and let out a bone-chilling screech. In an instant, it began to glow with a blinding light, and suddenly a devastating blast of energy shot out from its body,

"These doesn't look good!" the guy raised his arms to shield us from the blast of energy, He ounce of his energy into the barrier of magic that surrounded us. The blast hit us like a hurricane, the force of it threatening to tear us apart.

But even in the barrier Buildings were reduced to rubble, cars were tossed like toys, and people were thrown back by the force of the wind that's coming. The shockwave hit us like a freight train, knocking us off our feet and sending us tumbling.

As I struggled to regain my senses, I saw the mage standing tall, his robes billowing in the wind. He raised his arms once again, calling forth a barrier of energy that surrounded us and protected us from the worst of the blast.

But even with his power, the destruction was immense. Half the city lay in ruins, and the streets were filled with the wounded and the dying.

The mage turned to me, his face grim. "We need to get out of here," he said, his voice urgent.

"But how?" I asked, hoping he might have an idea.

"There might be a way," he said, his voice hesitant. "There's an old underground tunnel system that runs beneath the city We could use it to evacuate the citizens and get them to safety."

I struggled to stand up, my body still wracked with pain from the monster's attack. "I'll do whatever it takes," I said, determination in my voice. "I may not be able to fight that monster, but I can help evacuate the citizens."

The man nodded in agreement. "Good,"

I turned to the surrounding citizens, my voice ringing out with authority.

"Listen to me, everyone! We need to evacuate this area immediately. Follow me, and I'll lead you to safety."

But the people were hesitant. They looked at me with fear in their eyes, unsure of what to do.

"Come on, we don't have much time!" I shouted, my voice rising with urgency. "That monster could launch another attack at any moment. We need to move now!"

Slowly, hesitantly, the people began to follow me. We made our way through the rubble-strewn streets, moving as quickly as we could.

But it wasn't long before we encountered more danger. A group of monsters, smaller than the first, but still deadly, had emerged from the rubble, their glowing eyes fixed on us.

"Stay behind me," I said, my voice firm and steady.

"I'll take care of this!"