Alejandro has been surviving in this unknown jungle for three days now. He has four more days left before he can leave this training. Right now, the sky is clear and bright, making it a perfect way to start the day. He is surrounded by plants, including grass, trees, bushes, vines, and a river. Alejandro stood up from the ground and started walking in an unknown direction, hoping to find more monsters to slay in order for him and his new companion to have something to eat.
“You seem to grasp my language, Grimclaw. I believe if you have something to say, you can gently touch my feet and point at anything you want to say because I don't understand your language. For instance, pointing at a fruit or something edible would let me know that you're hungry. Will you be comfortable with that?” Alejandro asked Grimclaw.
Grimclaw immediately looks up at Alejandro and nods. This means he truly can understand Alejandro and is obedient. While the two continued to walk aimlessly in the jungle, a pack of Sepcinas stopped them. These creatures are described as predators that hunts in pack so that they may stand a chance, especially with stronger opponents. They have four feet, have powerful greenish scales, and enormous horns that can easily pierce a tree. However, they are only about 3.5ft with a length of 7ft so they can easily be killed especially with someone who can move so fast.
“You guys again? I spared your lives yesterday but it seems you really want some of my flesh. Alright, I’ll grant your wish, dear Sepcinas!” Alejandro declared war against the Sepcinas with confidence.
Alejandro was about to draw Khalib however Grimclaw suddenly stopped him by standing in front and facing the Sepcinas. “What are you doing, Grimclaw? Step aside.” Alejandro ordered Grimclaw to step aside in order for him to slay the Sepcinas immediately as he was starting to get hungry. Grimclaw insisted and started to rush towards its opponents and attacked them using his sharp claws. Alejandro thought his companion would win against the Sepcinas since Grimclaw is a wyvern that belongs to a strong rare species. However, Alejandro couldn’t believe what he is seeing right now. Grimclaw was being toyed with the Sepcinas pack, he realized that this Zagnagros is still a child. Still, the wyvern does not accept its fate. He does not stand down even though he is wounded all around its body. The silver Zagnagros signals its master to not interfere with his battle.
What kind of foolishness is this?! Why does he not want me to help him?! At this rate, the victors of this battle would be the pack of Sepcinas. I will not tolerate this kind of foolishness; I will help him!
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As Alejandro was about to head into the battle to help his companion, he was suddenly stopped by Bavael. “What do you think you are doing, master? Could you not see that this Zagnagros does not want your help? When a warrior tells you to not interfere, then he means it. You, of all the people, should know that a warrior’s pride cannot simply fade and should be taken seriously. I apologize master but I will not allow you to interfere with the wyvern’s battle against its opponents. Please understand.” Bavael explained to his master as to why he stopped him.
Bavael is right. Why did I even think of wounding a warrior’s pride? How foolish of me. I should trust my companions. Grimclaw will win, I bet my life.
Grimclaw continued to fight the pack of Sepcinas, even though he is outnumbered and was being toyed with, he does not want to give up. After several minutes have gone by, Grimclaw is finally exhausted and couldn’t move anymore. All the poor wyvern can do is stand there and watch the pack of Sepcinas slowly approach him. Even at this situation, Alejandro doesn’t flinch from his position as he continues to believe that his companion would win, meanwhile Grimclaw noticed that his master believes at him and respected his decision to not interfere with the battle.
Grimclaw grits his fangs and showcased its large wings to the pack of Sepcinas, showing dominance and confidence that he will win this battle even though they have the upper hand. The pack of Sepcinas suddenly felt the chill around them and slowly retreats, however Grimclaw blasted them with the gust of wind with a strong blow from its wings. The silver Zagnagros immediately followed up his attack with a fire breath and managed to burn the powerful scales of the Sepcinas. Although Grimclaw fired them with a fire breath, it was not enough since it seems that his fire is still not strong enough to kill one Sepcinas.
After witnessing the power of the wyvern, the pack of Sepcinas immediately ran away while limping and some of them are even rolling to the ground due to the hotness of the fire breath. The jungle was suddenly silent and the silver Zagnagros slowly approach its master while also limping and bleeding. Grimclaw then looked at Alejandro with a battered up face.
“You did well, Grimclaw. I admire your braveness and your pride. You may rest now.” Alejandro said to Grimclaw just before the silver Zagnagros fell to the ground and immediately got unconscious.
Even though the battle was a close call, what matters the most is that Grimclaw won without any help. With this, he may grow up even stronger than the strongest Zagnagros in his family. Well done, Grimclaw. Now, time to catch up with those pack of Sepcinas so that he can eat after waking up. I also need to gather ingredients to make some healing potions.
