Erend''s vision blurred for a moment as a notification shed across his mind.
[Level Up!]
[Level Up!]
"Finally," he muttered to himself, feeling the surge of power coursing through his veins. His body seemed to heal slightly, the cracks in his Dragon Scales mending as that new power filled him.
ar who was standing beside him grinned as he also felt the rush of new power.
"I can feel it, too," he said, flexing his hands. "I just got a lot stronger."
Erend nced at him and returned the grin. The tension of the fight drained away, reced by a momentary sense of triumph.
"About time," Erend agreed. "We''ll need this strength if we keep facing whatever that Great Cmity give us."
They stood in the aftermath of their victory for a moment longer, looking over the crumbling remains of the rock giant. But both knew they couldn''t afford to rx too much in this hostile and unpredictable world.
"Let''s move again," ar said, his wings stretching out behind him.
"Right," Erend replied, and with a powerful thrust of his wings, he shot into the sky.
ar followed. They soared together, their Dragon Scales still activated. Neither of them was willing to take the risk of deactivating the protection with the possibility of an ambush looming over them. It was a dangerous world, and they both knew better than to let their guard down now.
As they flew, the harsh sun beat down on them and the desert stretched endlessly in all directions. An hour or so passed by the world''s strange time, then suddenly something broke the monotony of thendscape.
"There," ar pointed ahead. In the distance, shimmering like a mirage, was an oasis. Palm trees, a pool of glistening water, and the promise of some much-needed relief from the unforgiving desert.
"An oasis?" Erend asked, narrowing his eyes.
"It could be real," ar replied. "But this world… you know how things are."
"Yeah," Erend agreed. He banked slightly, adjusting his flight path toward the oasis. "We should check it out, but keep your guard up. It could be a trap."
ar nodded. "Always careful," he muttered as the two of them approached the oasis with caution.
Despite the allure of water and rest they both knew that any moment, the ground – or water – could shift beneath them.
As they got closer, the oasis became more detailed, no longer a shimmering mirage but a real ce. The palm trees swayed gently in the breeze and the water looked clear and inviting. But that didn''t mean it was safe.
They hovered above the oasis for a moment, scanning the area with their sharp Eyes. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, but the silence and stillness made Erend uneasy.
"What do you think?" ar asked while ncing at him.
Erend furrowed his brow. "It looks safe. But it can be deceiving. We''llnd, but stay alert."
With a nod, the two of them descended andnding softly on the sand at the edge of the water. Erend kept his wings ready while his eyes scanning the surrounding area for any sign of danger. ar did the same. He already send his Magic to the sand to manipte it at the ready, just in case.
The oasis seemed peaceful—too peaceful. No movement, no sound except for the rustling of palm leaves and the gentlepping of water against the shore.
Erend took a cautious step forward, eyes darting from one corner of the oasis to the other.
"Something''s not right…" Erend mumbled.
Suddenly, there was a faint ripple in the water, as if something had disturbed its surface. Both Erend and ar tensed, their senses on high alert.
"Get ready," Erend said, his voice low. "I think we''re about to find out if this is a trap."
The ripple in the water began to intensify, subtle at first then growing into something clear. Erend and ar stood tense watching the calm surface break apart as someone emerged.
Slowly, a head of blonde-brown hair surfaced. The color of that hair blending seamlessly with the sand surrounding the oasis. As the figure rose further it became clear that it wasn''t just any ordinary creature. It was a woman.
The woman''s figure was striking. The golden locks cascaded around her face and shoulders catching the sunlight. She had an alluring and otherworldly presence.
Her skin was a rich shade of dark sweet chocte and gleamed under the desert sun. Her attire was barely enough. It was thin strips of cloth draped loosely over her voluptuous form,rge breasts and wide hips entuated very clearly.
For a moment, Erend and ar couldn''t help but stare, awestruck. It was a reflex, a reaction to something so striking and unexpected that neither of them could look away.
Her eyes gleamed with mischief, and she smiled warmly, her lips parting to reveal perfect white teeth.
"Rx, warriors," she said in a voice that was as smooth as silk. "You are safe here. This is a ce of rest."
Erend and ar exchanged a quick nce, both still on edge despite the woman''s calming words. They had encountered too many deceptions in this world to trust so easily. Still, they could feel no immediate threat from her. She stood there calmly with her smile unwavering as she regarded them.
Erend was the first to move. With a wary nod to ar he deactivated his Dragon Scales, feeling his body rx slightly without the constant strain of maintaining his transformation.
His wings folded and disappeared, and ar followed suit, his own wings retreating and his armor fading away.
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ar shifted slightly, keeping a cautious eye on the woman.
"Resting ce, huh?" he muttered under his breath.
Erend took a step forward, his gaze steady on the woman''s face. "We''ll rest but we''ll stay vignt."
The woman''s smile remained, as if she were amused by their suspicion.
"Of course," she replied softly. "You''ve been through much, I can tell. But there''s no need to worry here. This oasis is a sanctuary."
Even as she spoke, the air around them felt different. Calmer, more inviting. But still, Erend and ar were prepared for anything.
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