Chapter 13: The Burning Grove
Dusk approached as the trio reached a charred grove of twisted trees. Blackened branches jutted skyward like broken spears. Alyra's eyes narrowed. "This place was scorched recently," she whispered, drawing an arrow.
A thunderous snort shattered the silence. A Lavamane Boar, hide cracked with glowing veins of molten rock, charged at them. Its tusks dripped fiery spittle. Kael dove aside, calling, "Lyrus—aim low!"
Lyrus planted his foot, the ground trembling. He flared Hellfire around his fists, meeting the boar head-on. Their clash sent sparks raining across ashen soil. The beast skidded, shaking its head angrily. Alyra seized her chance, firing an arrow that struck a charred branch overhead. It crashed down, disorienting the monster.
Seizing the opening, Lyrus stepped in again, this time driving his fiery knuckles into the boar's vulnerable belly. The creature roared, collapsing in a cloud of ash and cinders. Panting, Lyrus straightened, shoulders tense.
They surveyed the scorched clearing, the fallen beast steaming at their feet. Another victory claimed. Kael nodded approvingly, and Alyra allowed a tight smile. They continued their journey, each encounter tempering their resolve like steel in flame.
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