The weapons gleamed under the rising sun. Bone, iron, enchanted stone—melded into shapes of purpose. Each skeleton stood assembled in formation, their new gear reflecting their role and evolution.
Iden stepped forward, cloak pulled over his shoulder, command interface glowing faintly in his eyes. The hunt had begun.
The Scout had tracked its movements for days—Flamehide, a beast of layered red stone scales and boiling breath. A Tier E Alpha predator that lurked in the ridge caves east of the forest. The perfect prey to test their armament and teamwork.
Objective:Raid and clear the Flamehide DenLocation: Scorched CavernsBeast Type: Elemental Lizard AlphaThreat: Extreme fire resistance, explosive tail slamReward Estimate: Rare Fire Ores, Beast Hide, Class Unlock Material Chance
This wasn't a dungeon—but it might as well have been.
Iden moved with practiced precision.
Scout led the approach—silent, now even stealthier with its new binding wraps. It marked flame vent traps and beast tracks.
Woodcutter, surprisingly effective, wielded its brutal axe to clear the outer nest debris.
Miner, equipped with reinforced tools, carried ore bags and stayed close behind.
Builder set up bone barricades at the narrowest entry to prevent escape.
Forgemaster remained backline but was ready to strike with its molten hammer if needed.
Bladeguard Warrior, shining in reinforced plate and gripping the Bonefang Edge, led the attack line.
Iden and Rael took rear-center. Sanctum Pulse pulsed gently in Rael's hands. Spatial Sense kept Iden aware of his summons' locations at all times.
With a thunderous roar and a burst of molten air, Flamehide burst from its den—four-legged, two meters tall, with an ember trail burning behind it.
Its eyes locked on Iden.
And the battle began.
Iden shouted, "Formation Alpha—engage!"
Scout struck first, leaping in with double daggers, slashing Flamehide's joints and retreating. It drew first blood.
Woodcutter followed up, delivering a brutal two-handed cleave to Flamehide's left flank.
Builder and Miner worked together—dropping pre-loosened boulders to box the beast in tighter within the rocky trench.
Forgemaster used its smoldering hammer to block and deflect a burst of flame breath—its fire-resistant plating glowing orange, not cracking.
Bladeguard Warrior, empowered with Crimson Cleave, struck true—slicing a deep gash down Flamehide's spine.
Combo Triggered: Full Coordination Bonus+10% damage boost to all summoned combatants+5% EXP gain for successful coordination
Rael's Buff Applied: Dual Sanctum Pulse Charges– Bladeguard & Woodcutter Tier Boosted– Passive Healing AOE Activated
The battlefield pulsed with controlled chaos—but unlike before, Iden didn't have to call every move.
His army had learned.
They moved in patterns, supported one another.
They fought like a unit.
Flamehide tried to slam its massive tail—but the Builder dove in and blocked the arc with reinforced bone plating, cracking itself in half in the process.
Iden winced but didn't panic.
"Now!" he shouted.
Bladeguard Warrior leapt and unleashed a charged Crimson Cleave, infused with mana from the Radiant Core, slicing through the beast's throat.
Flamehide collapsed, its body collapsing into a pile of steaming scales and exposed core shards.
Beast Slain: Flamehide – Tier EDrops:– Flamehide Core x1– Ignition Ore x3– Flame-Scale Plate x4– Smoldering Fang x2
EXP Gained:– Iden: +350 EXP → Level 7 → 7 [Max]– Rael: +150 EXP → Level 5 → 5 [85%]– Bladeguard Warrior: Level Up (5 → 6)– Scout: Level Up (3 → 4)– Forgemaster: Level Up (1 → 2)– Woodcutter: Minor EXP– Builder (Downed): Minor EXP– Miner: +25 EXP
Item Unlocked: Flamehide Core (Rare)Potential Use: Weapon Enchantment / Summon Class Unlock (Fire Mage)
Quest Notification: "Alpha Slayer – Flamehide" Complete
Iden limped slightly—his own body aching from minor burns and smoke inhalation.
Rael handed him a cooled herb brew, and he took it without a word.
One by one, his skeletons returned to the clearing fortress—some damaged, some intact, all victorious.
The Builder would be repaired later. The flameproofed forge awaited.
Iden looked at the Flamehide Core, now resting in a crystal box.
A thought burned behind his eyes.
"If that was one beast," he muttered, "imagine what we can do to the next."