The Skyfang Drifter shrieked, folding its wings as it plummeted straight toward Kael. Its green name bar glowed, health ticking across the sky:
HP: 300 / 300
Kael rolled forward just as the beast's claws slashed through the air. He activated Heavy Strike mid-movement—his obsidian blade crackled with red energy. He slashed upward—
Critical Hit! – 76 Damage
The beast reeled back, screeching. Its health bar dropped:
HP: 224 / 300
"Nice!" Riven shouted, already moving. He climbed to a ledge and activated Power Shot. His crossbow glowed with lightning as he fired a bolt—
Direct Hit – 48 Damage
The arrow slammed into the creature's wing, sending sparks flying.
HP: 176 / 300
The Drifter hissed and spun midair, launching a wind burst at Riven.
[Wind Blade] – Riven takes 19 Damage
Riven grunted, sliding back across the rock.
Kael activated his Riposte—his second blade caught the beast as it swept past him. He slashed in a blur, both blades dancing with momentum.
Dual Wield Combo – 32 + 31 Damage
HP: 113 / 300
The creature shrieked, now desperate. It launched into a spiraling windstorm attack. Kael dove to the side, barely avoiding it.
Riven activated Shadowstep, blinking across the gap to land directly behind the Drifter. He drove a dagger deep into its underwing.
Silent Strike – 62 Damage
HP: 51 / 300
Kael didn't wait. He surged forward, blades glowing with combo energy. With a fierce roar, he leapt and crossed both swords—
Finishing Move: Skycut Arc – 56 Damage
[Skyfang Drifter – Defeated!]
The creature let out one final scream, then burst into a flash of blue light—disintegrating into sparkles and leaving behind floating loot icons.
[QUEST COMPLETE]
+150 EXP
+60 Arcshine
+Common Loot x2 (Windscale Feather, Air Elemental Core)
+Kael: Level Up! (Level 5 → 6)
+Riven: +150 EXP (Level 6 → 6 | Progress: 110/240 EXP)
A soft ding echoed in Kael's mind. His menu popped open automatically.
[NEW ABILITY UNLOCKED: Blade Rush]
Dash forward with dual blades, striking all enemies in your path. Deals bonus damage when health is above 75%.
Riven checked his loot screen. "We can probably trade the core to a mage vendor—maybe buy a map."
Kael wiped his blades and sheathed them. "Not bad for a warm-up."
They looked out across the floating world, wind at their backs, Arcshine glowing in their menus, and a thousand quests ahead of them.
This was only the beginning.