Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Seara's desire to be more than just a bystander in the approaching conflict weighed heavily on her mind. She often found herself dealing with feelings of inadequacy as she watched the people around her, including Rain and the warriors, prepare for the inevitable battle.

She knew that her royal status afforded her in the past certain privileges and protection, but it also made her feel detached from the harsh realities of war.

The deep sense of wanting to make a meaningful contribution, coupled with her limited experience, left her feeling like she might hinder more than help. Seara wished she could do more, both for her people and her loved ones, but she couldn't shake the sense that she had a lot to learn before she could truly be of assistance.

These feelings of self-doubt and frustration were difficult for her to bear as she grappled with her role in the upcoming conflict.
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While Seara was thinking of what she could do to help the people she loved, Rain kept reading the reports that kept coming… since he had limited the range of his spell to certain areas that had more people in order to be able to use it more often, he was forced to rely on the reports to hear about things in the borders.

The more the reports came in, the more he heard about the dragons in the distance, but there were no signs of battles in the magic people and the beast people's territory.

"Are they waiting for us to make our move, like helping Seadre?" Rain thought while squinting his eyes.

Seadir must be busy as well, and Rain heard that the sea folk returned to their territory, so Rain will only hear reports from Orcis and Lorene, if something reaches them.

"Since it has come down to this, I can only wait and prepare for the battles," Rain thought. "Facing dragons directly is too dangerous even for me, or at least it is very costly. I have to think of ways to fight them more effectively."

Rain thought of some methods that he had heard of from history and games, but he never heard of such things in that world, so he wondered about their credibility. First, he thought of dragon-slaying weapons.

Dragon-slaying weapons are typically crafted from rare, durable, and magical materials. These materials may include dragon bone, dragon scales, meteorite iron, enchanted metals, or other legendary substances. The craftsmanship is exceptional, ensuring the weapon's durability and effectiveness.

The weapons may carry with them a storied history or a legendary reputation. This history can include previous successful dragon slayings, making the weapon a symbol of hope for those facing these dangerous foes.

The effectiveness of a dragon-slaying weapon may be closely tied to the wielder's character, courage, and moral purity. The weapon might grow in power as the user's resolve strengthens.

"Welp, none of these options are actually easy," Rain thought. "Lotto is definitely the best blacksmith in the kingdom, but I guess I will have to kill some dragons first before he can make anything made of dragon bones that may be useful against dragons."

So far, Rain never heard of famous people who were particularly good at facing the other species in the world, so it was hard to imagine that Rain would find a dragon slayer path or something. He didn't even have a skill that was good against monsters of certain elements, after all.

Rain stopped to think about that for a moment and then used the rain spell to detect the enemies… after five minutes of concentration, he used it, and then he found a large presence in the southern coast… that was an unexpected location since Rain's headquarters was close to it, and it was probably a water dragon evolved.

"Did you find one already?" Terra asked. "Don't try to lie, your aura changed just now."

"... Yes, it is close to us," Rain said while feeling like sighing since it seemed that he needed to control his emotions a bit more when he was surprised. "It is advancing through the coast. Even though it is a water dragon, it is alone, so I will go alone this time."

Terra and Seara's emotions in this situation were complex and mixed. They have trust and confidence in Rain's capabilities, given his track record of overcoming challenges and growing in strength. However, the fact that he was going to face an evolved dragon, which is likely a greater threat, is a source of worry for them.

Despite their concerns, Terra and Seara understood the importance of standing by him, even if they weren't directly participating in this specific battle. They knew that they definitely would accompany him on future missions. It showed their commitment to learning more about dragon-slaying fighting styles and techniques and increasing their preparedness.

Rain patted he heads of his children before leaving and dashing toward the monster that was invading the human territory… the traveling time only lasted for half an hour, but even so, the monster was able to cross dozens of kilometers despite its size. It was a kraken dragon…

The Kraken Dragon's body was colossal, easily rivaling the size of the largest ships, and it moved with a sense of grace and power that was both beautiful and intimidating.

The Kraken Dragon had deep-blue scales that glowed with a metallic sheen, offering a natural form of armor and camouflage in the depths of the ocean. Its long, serpentine body is covered in these scales, giving it a sleek and streamlined look as it moved through the land. Its eyes were intelligent and intense, reflecting a deep, ancient wisdom.

One of the most striking features of the Kraken Dragon was its multiple long, sinuous tentacles that extend from its head. These appendages are lined with rows of suckers, which it uses to grasp and manipulate objects, as well as to capture its prey. The tentacles were adorned with bioluminescent markings, which allowed the Kraken Dragon to communicate and navigate in the dark ocean depths.

"Here it comes…" Rain thought.