91 Elder En (1/2)
”Is that….an eagle?!”
With the black dot getting closer, Rudra realized that the one who made a loud cry was a giant eagle. Its golden-black feathers reflected a metallic color under the sunlight.
”Spiritual beast! A spiritual beast!”
This black giant eagle was fast. Just as Rudra lifted his head, it already flew past the trees and up into the sky.
”This is strange….how have I not seen this eagle before?”
Rudra saw the eagle and had a suspicion. ”Is it because of coincidence or is it because of the ritual that spiritual beasts are coming from elsewhere?”
”Chirp!”
At that moment, an entire flock of the Red-eyed Green Birds flew into the air from the canopy of trees.
”Demonic beasts!” Rudra was now sure that as time passed the increased spiritual energy in the Tranquil forest was attracting not only demonic beasts but also the spiritual beats from surrounding areas.
Under the leadership of a few giant green birds, the flock circled in the air in a formation like an army troop.
”Whoosh!”
The giant eagle was not intimidated by the formation created but flew straight into the Green Birds.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Mournful bird chirpings could be heard and big green feathers came falling from the sky.
The claws of the giant golden-black eagle were as sharp as a steel hook and the demonic birds were struggling to avoid the sharp edge of the claws. The golden eagle also used its beak to peck through the head of one of the Red-eyed Green Bird, causing the bird to die instantly, its body falling straight down.
”It's my first time watching two birds fight!”
As Rudra observed the battle of the spiritual birds intently, he felt like he had gained a better understanding of the way the beasts fought.
”Too brutal!” Rudra commented looking at the gory mess of the Green Birds that had been killed falling from the sky.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Finally, right after the giant eagle started to kill all of the other Green Birds, a very loud angry chirp was heard from the top of the cliff.
A giant bird appeared; it was the Alpha Green Bird! but it was much larger compared to its brethren and looked more menacing.
It flapped its wings and flew right up into the sky to fight against the giant eagle. The giant bird gained the upper hand very quickly.
SWISH!
The giant eagle fluttered its wings and dodged away from the Red-eyed Green Bird. It then used its sharp claws and broke through the defense of one of the Red-eyed Green Bird by ripping the bird's body. The giant eagle showed defiance towards the Alpha Green Bird and flew out of the formation like an arrow. A few of its black feathers fell as it escaped.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Dead demonic birds were a rare sight even though Rudra had come here many times to steal wood essence from nearby demonic factions.
Looking at the damage caused, the Alpha Green Bird gave a long chirp and lead the formation of Green Birds to chase after the giant eagle.
”Eh?”
Rudra gave a cold look and realized something was different.
”The black giant eagle slowed down its speed on purpose. It wanted to give an illusion that the Alpha Green Bird could catch up…. What a cunning beast….”
Seeing the Alpha Green Bird leading the rest of the Green Birds out of the nest, Rudra's eyes suddenly glittered. ”A chance for me!”
”Chirp! Chirp!”
The birds flew further and further away. Soon, they disappeared.