Cleria Brave Frontier Novels & Stories

Most packs aggressively guarded any water spots near their borders, that was true. “Zach’s spot has two guards that are ours, not rogues,” he said. “Clay’s trying to get closer to the front gate for a look, should be about ten minutes,” he said. “Damn risky for him to get that close,” I whined. “He’s gonna do what he’s gonna do, his parents are still there,” he shrugged. It was quiet for a while, and I continued to search the area with the binoculars while others looked for scents nearby.

I launched myself at Leah, my claws swiping at her with a ferocity that would have terrified any ordinary opponent. But Leah was no ordinary opponent. She was a skilled fighter, and she met my attack with a fierce determination of her own. The two of us clashed, our movements lightning-fast as we exchanged blows and dodged attacks. The forest around us was a blur, the trees looming above us like sentinels as we fought for our lives. Leah's blade sliced through the air, narrowly missing my ear as I ducked to avoid it. I retaliated with a swipe of my claws, but she dodged it easily, her eyes gleaming with a fierce intensity.

Fortunately for them, the hosts were able to perceive what was going on and relayed it to the audience. “They are clashing, parrying, and blocking each other’s attacks! Even I can barely see their movements.” Claire commented. “So far, it seems that neither of them are pushing each other. What will it take to gain the upperhand? Oh! Sakura is doing something! There are red tentacles coming out of her shadow!” It was just as Nile described. Red tentacles, or rather blood, was coming from beneath her feet. The tips hardened and became sharp and thrusted forward. Matthew was forced to take several steps back while dodging the blood spikes.

But the difference in strength made all my try meaningless. Daniel is using more and more strength, and my hand is starting to shake because of the pain. I thought for sure my arm would break. This is the first time I've been exposed to this kind of rough treatment. Daniel let out and shoved my hand aside. My body wobbled because I suddenly lost my balance. I held my trembling wrist while watching Daniel's back. I looked down at my wrist, bruises were also starting to appear. Even though he didn't know what happened, it made Daniel so angry. But the person standing in front of me now and the person I saw the night before. Not sure if it's the same person or not?

Ares POV The realm collapses behind us like a dying star. One blink and we’re back on the shoreline. The sand. The air. The scent of salt. It all hits at once. Except nothing feels familiar. The sky flickers with leftover divine static. The waves move like they’re bowing. The ground hums beneath our feet. Claria causes all of it. She stands beside me like she’s wearing the world for the first time, turning her head slowly as if learning what “horizon” means.

They made good progress. The forest in front of them began to change. It was thicker, darker and much more impassable. They were approaching Velas. In Raal, there were no traditional borders, but there were natural ones. The southwestern border of Malfer and Velas was marked by the largest forest in Raal, Sene. Sene was one of Raal's great wonders. Thousands of years old trees with big dark green leaves. Even the constant sun could not fully penetrate this natural fortress. As they approached this dazzling wonder, Nio sensed danger. He stopped. Going around Sene would mean wasting days of travel. No, straight was the only way forward.

She smiled and continued, "My apologies for not introducing myself. I'm Claire Raphaela de Zielony. Nice to finally meet you, Minerva Chrysalis de Ivrea." What... the heck?

The two exchanged a glance, claws flashing out as they lunged straight at me. At the last possible second, Zephyr moved. Relying on his extraordinary hearing, he stepped in front of me, blocking their path. "Zephyr! Have you lost your mind? Why are you stopping us?!" Cael’s eyes were bloodshot as he snarled through gritted teeth. "In the last life, she kicked us into the enemy pack as shields. Have you already forgotten that? Move! I’m going to tear her apart!" "Be quiet. Don’t move." Though blind, Zephyr’s senses were sharper than anyone else’s.