Chapter 84 Natural Disaster
With the raging wind in the sky, the clouds parted one by one as a blue blur ran to them.
It was Aoi flying at a speed that ordinary birds won't able to achieve for their entire life.
Aoi started to descend on the desert. The place that It would land was determined as the safest ground using Sofia's investigation result.
Unlike the place where Sofia was ambushed by multiple hiding monsters. This place was relatively deserted as the soil in this part of the area has a solid texture. Thus, it's hard for them to hide under.
Aoi slowly stabilizes himself 4 meters closer to the ground.
Fein, Sofia, and Voli jump off at the back of Aoi to the ground. The dust was swept away by the impact. The three of them began to sweat as Aoi's protection was released.
Fein looked around and says. "This area looks somewhat desolate compared to the other parts, and the temperature can almost be used to fry an egg!"
Sofia nodded and added. "That's why it was safer, you saw how cruel in this place while we are in the sky. Fighting and hunting are everywhere."
Aoi who saw her new friends and master feel uncomfortable. She activated his snow and ice power. Under the eyes of Fein and Sofia. A blue mist was released at Aoi's body and slowly formed a barrier.
"Awesome!" Fein praised after seeing the free air-con. He already knew the blue eagle's ability so he wasn't that surprised.
Voli who was also uncomfortable at the high temperature looked at Aoi with appreciation and respect.
Sofia also felt satisfied after seeing her beast companion's convenient ability. Doesn't that mean that they can have a cool atmosphere when they need to?
"Let's go, we will go to the place where you were ambushed first. I plan to eliminate them as they are good at sneak attacks." Fein told Sofia of their next action. He takes the lead to sense the dangers on the way, because of the three of them, he has the best perception.
Sofia and Voli followed Fein. On the way, they saw the traces of battle. There are cracks on the soil and dried bloodstains that were vaporized due to the intense heat.
Fein felt weird. There's no sun in the secret realm, but how come the temperature became like this? Except for the usual colorful light in the sky, there's no sunlight to be spotted.
'This is not scientific at all' Fein thought.
Fein was still having a hard time accepting things like this. But he knew that he had to. After all, this is a world where superpowers and magic exist that can't be explained by science. There's no use thinking of such things right? And as a scientist, Fein has the belief that, If science can't explain it, then science isn't just advanced enough.
The three continue to walk, they occasionally saw cactuses on the way.
As they were about to reach their destination, they saw the sand in the distance begin to vibrate, as a tornado was formed after, slowly pulling the sand.
"This is bad, a sand tornado like this means a sand storm is about to occur," Fein frowned and told Sofia the knowledge he got from the library.
Just as Fein expected, multiple sand tornados popped up after the first one. The sand tornadoes have messed up the surrounding environment because the sand is scattered in the air. The sand kept gathering in the center which gradually became the eye of the storm. The sand storm was coming in their direction and they knew that they won't escape at the speed it currently moves.
Sofia looked nervously at Fein. "What shall we do?"
It was her first time seeing a natural disaster. And with such a massive scale.
Sofia's strength is indeed strong. But her mentality wasn't. Such a problem can be solved by them if they do their best. But Sofia's courage was far from Fein that it even affected her ability to judge.
Fein looked at the sand storm that could swallow an entire kingdom. He knew that this would be by far the most dangerous thing that he would face. Fortunately, he was not alone. He has his trustworthy companions that would help him overcome this ordeal. He first observed the sandstorm as a plan was formed in his mind. His talent has also enhanced his planning ability to a certain extent.
The sand storm became closer as it destroyed all the obstacles in its way. The giant cactuses were uprooted on the ground, their roots are deeply rooted and it supports the underground structure of the desert to some extent. This result in unstableness as the ground shakes comparable to a low-intensity earthquake. The raging sand storm became faster and stronger as the wind and sand accumulates. Threatening to raze the entire area into pieces.
Fein took a deep breath and shouted his first command. "Voli, activate your thunderstorm domain!"
Voli nodded at his master's command. The clouds began to darken and gathered above Voli. The wind in the surrounding became cheerful. As the 51-kilometer was suddenly covered by occasional lightning and tornado.
Sofia's eyes widen at the terrifying scene. Although she knew his power, witnessing it in real-time is different. She knew that if she manage to see it for a few more times. It wouldn't lessen the intimidation Voli's power gave her. She also has a domain, but it functions entirely differently.
Voli now has golden lightning in his eyes and his fur turned blue with his claws covered by ghillie shades. Voli looked at Fein waiting for the next command
Fein looked at Voli's form with his mouth wide open. It was his first time seeing it up close. Because last time, Voli was in the sky, covered with dazzling lights that prevented him from seeing it clearly.
"Well, can you command the wind on the sand storm to stop?"
Voli looked at the sand storm before nodding at his master. The wind is his friend, and thunder is his weapon. He instantly commanded the raging wind to stop. And just like that, the frightening sand storm stopped anticlimactically.
'Restraint is the best strategy' Fein thought in his head. This was the most efficient and simple strategy that he had come up with. Anything has a weakness. If you can find it, then you can restrain it. Although the wind storm looks scary. Fein just needs to think of a way to counter it. And what is the best? It isn't someone who could control it?