Canna's instincts proved correct as he summoned his sword just in ti to et the incoming threat. The village chief's perplexed expression shifted to one of shock as a hulking figure, wielding a massive greatsword, smashed into the hut. The force of the impact was explosive, causing Canna's feet to sink into the ground, leaving craters.
The unknown figure moved with incredible speed, sending a powerful kick to Canna's chest, propelling him out of the hut.
Canna's body crashed through the wall, but he landed on his feet, skidding to a stop in the open area outside. Dust and debris settled around him as he quickly assessed his opponent. The man, covered in tribal tattoos and with an imposing muscular build, erged from the wreckage, his greatsword held effortlessly in one hand.
"You must be the intruder," the man said, his voice deep and resonant. "I'm Tiberius, the guardian of this village. You have a lot to answer for."
Canna raised his sword, a determined look in his eyes. "I'm Canna Yakane. I'm not here to cause trouble, but it seems we have a misunderstanding to clear up."
Tiberius grinned, a feral glint in his eyes. "We'll see about that."
Without warning, Tiberius lunged forward, his greatsword slicing through the air with deadly precision. Canna t the attack head-on, their swords clashing with a deafening ring. Sparks flew as the two warriors exchanged blows, their movents a blur of speed and power.
Tiberius swung his greatsword in a wide arc, aiming to cleave Canna in two. Canna ducked under the swing, countering with a swift upward slash. Tiberius blocked the strike with the flat of his blade, the force of the impact sending shockwaves through the ground.
"You're skilled," Tiberius admitted, his eyes narrowing. "But can you handle this?"
With a guttural chant, Tiberius slamd his hand into the ground. The earth responded to his command, erupting in jagged spikes that shot towards Canna. Canna leaped into the air, his movents swift and agile, narrowly avoiding the deadly spikes. He landed gracefully, then summoned a gust of wind to clear the debris, revealing Tiberius preparing for another attack.
"You're not the only one with tricks," Canna said, his eyes focused.
He raised his hand, calling forth a concentrated blast of wind that surged towards Tiberius. The air howled as the powerful gust struck, forcing Tiberius to brace himself against the onslaught. The wind pushed him back, but he quickly regained his footing, his eyes blazing with determination.
"Impressive," Tiberius said, his voice steady. "But I'm not done yet."
Tiberius lunged forward again, his greatsword a blur of motion. Canna parried and dodged, his reflexes honed by multitudes of combat. He countered with precise strikes, each one aid to exploit any opening in Tiberius's defense. The clash of their blades echoed through the clearing, a testant to their skill and power.
"You fight well," Tiberius said between strikes. "But what are you really after?"
Canna deflected a heavy blow, using the montum to spin and deliver a swift kick to Tiberius's side. "I'm on a quest to restore my domain. Your village leader was about to help before you attacked."
Tiberius grunted, absorbing the impact. "Then why hide your true strength?"
Canna smiled wryly, stepping back to catch his breath. "Sotis, it's better to keep a few secrets."
Tiberius paused, his eyes narrowing as he considered Canna's words. Before he could respond, the ground beneath them trembled. A massive creature, drawn by the conflict, erged from the forest. It was a monstrous bear, its eyes glowing with a malevolent light.
"That's a Shadow Bear," Tiberius said, his voice tense. "It must have been curious about the noise." He tightened his grip on his greatsword.
anwhile, Canna unsummoned his weapon and looked at the imposing figure of the Shadow Bear. "You look really nacing. I like it! Show what you can do, bear!"
The Shadow Bear roared, its voice a deep, bone-chilling sound that echoed through the forest. It charged at them, its massive paws leaving deep gouges in the earth.
Tiberius was about to move to intercept the Shadow Bear when a figure suddenly manifested around him. It was Mortem. "Do not interfere, or I will kill you where you stand." Tiberius instantly felt the bone-chilling aura of the undead. He wasn't soone easily fazed by words, but as he was preparing to fight Mortem, he heard two voices behind him.
"Don't attack! That's Canna's subordinate. He won't do anything unless you antagonize him!" anwhile the other voice sounded defeated. "You idiot, why do you always have to destroy the hut? Your father is going to hear about this!"
Tiberius instantly froze upon hearing the word "Father." He then unceremoniously sheathed his greatsword and watched as Canna dodged the paws of the Shadow Bear.
The Shadow Bear, equal in size to a small truck, had fur that seed to absorb light, giving it a shadowy appearance. Its claws were razor-sharp, capable of tearing through steel. Canna moved with effortless grace, evading the bear's attacks with ease. He studied its movents, waiting for the right mont to strike.
"You're a big one, aren't you?" Canna taunted, dodging another swipe. "Let's see how you handle this!"
Canna summoned a powerful gust of wind, directing it towards the bear. The force of the wind pushed the Shadow Bear back, but it quickly regained its footing, growling nacingly. Canna continued to toy with the creature, using his wind manipulation to keep it off balance.
The bear lunged at Canna, its massive jaws snapping shut inches from his face. Canna sidestepped and delivered a swift kick to its side, sending it stumbling. The Shadow Bear roared in frustration, but Canna's movents were too fast for it to land a decisive blow.
"Is that all you've got?" Canna mocked, dodging another attack. "I expected more from you."
The bear's eyes glowed with fury as it charged once more. This ti, Canna was ready. He waited until the last mont, then summoned a concentrated blast of wind that struck the bear square in the chest. The force of the impact sent the creature crashing to the ground, its body skidding across the dirt.
Canna approached the fallen bear, a small smile on his lips. "You've put up a good fight," he said, his voice calm. "Sorry for toying around with you, this is my first ti seeing a creature like you after all." Canna then approached the bear and made a contract with it. It was a mid-calamity rank Shadow Bear.
Canna called for Mortem to heal up the bear and to put it in his domain. He wanted to learn more about it later on. He was interested in the fact that the bear's large body blended well in the shadows. He could understand how soone would have trouble trying to kill it. Its skills were suited for the night, and with enough ti, it could even beco an apex predator.
"Well, that was fun," Canna said, turning to face Tiberius and the others. "Got a pretty interesting bear now."
Tiberius, still in shock from the rapid turn of events, nodded slowly. "You're... really sothing, stranger."
Canna smiled, walking closely to them. "Thanks. Now, let's get back to that conversation we were having before we were so rudely interrupted."
The villagers, including Tiberius, were shocked at how Canna defeated the Shadow Bear with ease. It was one of the village's greatest threats, a monster capable of camouflaging itself within the dark.
The only reason Canna was able to see the Shadow Bear's attack was because he could see clearly with his dragon eyes. Without them, Canna would have needed to kill the bear due to its danger.
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