Chapter 716 - A Strange Reconnaissance, The Two Giant Beasts "Fighting" Each Other (1/2)
Day 154 - 2:14 PM - Tañon Strait, Central Visayas
Flying along the Tañon Strait that separated the provinces of Negros and Cebu, it became easier for Mark's group to travel towards their destination.
However, as they reached the distance where they could view the Coastal Town in Balhaan from afar, they noticed something.
As someone with the ability to see clearly from far away, Mei noticed it first.
”Gege, there's smoke coming from the town.”
Mei stated.
In the middle of the apocalypse, the scene of smoke rising towards the sky was not rare. Accidents would cause a lot of fire due to the chaos everyone was facing.
This time, however, it was different.
Smoke from a burning car or house would be dark and thick. It would be clearly visible from afar as long as there was nothing to obstruct the view. The smoke that Mei noticed, however, was too thin for a fire of that degree.
”Is a house burning?”
Edzel said the first thing that came out of his mind.
”No, it's too thin. It might be some kind of bonfire,” Mark said, observing the smoke. ”If not, it might be someone burning something.”
Everyone became alert. From what Mark said, no matter which it was of the two, it meant that there were people there. The question was whether they were peaceful or hostile.
”Should we land somewhere?”
Berrak's voice was heard from the radio. The line was always kept open, so Berrak and the two soldiers could listen and join the conversations.
At the question, however, Mark frowned.
In fact, Mark did not expect this scenario.
The reason he chose that coastal town as their first stop was the fact that it would be a dangerous place. Coastal areas were dangerous because of evolved marine animals. It was a fact that had been proven many times. Unless it was a group with high firepowers like the Military or the Rebels, no one would want to live near coastal areas due to constant danger. Thus, Mark thought that it would be the same here.
Mark was mistaken. There seemed to be people in that town. And from where Mark's group was flying, it was very likely that they were already spotted if there were lookouts in that town. He did not want to show that his group had tamed monsters towards strangers that early, especially since he did not know those people at all.
And there, a brilliant idea appeared on Mark's head. He could not help but smile.
”Berrak, listen to me.”
Mark spoke at the radio in a hurry.
***
In the sky, the Dragon flying in the sky suddenly accelerated, flying in unsteadily. Behind it was the Thunderbird that began to shoot lightning towards the Dragon, only to miss because of its erratic flight.
Loud roars from the Dragon and screeches from the Thunderbird were heard, scaring the hell out of everyone that heard it.
The Dragon evaded another lightning strike from behind, but it seemed to have lost balance and began to unsteadily glide from the ground.
BAM!
The sand by the beach exploded high towards the sky as the Dragon crashed. The sounds continued towards the foot of the mountain, toppling trees along the way.
Soon after, the Thunderbird soared towards the ground. It seemed to be chasing the Dragon that crashed.
There seemed to be quite a struggle. Roars and screeches could be heard continuously as trees and structures were toppled by the two gigantic creatures.
***
At the place where Chaflar and Trua were ”fighting,” everyone had their ears covered with their hands.
ROOAR!!!
SCREECH!!!
Chaflar and Trua continued to make loud sounds while they let Mark's group safely down to the ground. The two were just standing beside each other.
CREAK!!! BAM!!!
Trees loudly fell, and sand scattered away violently.
It was Amihan and Ignis that was responsible for those.
Mark helped the girls off Chaflar's back while seemingly holding back his laughter.
This scene was hilarious. Aside from enduring a little bit of noise, Mark's group was fine. However, those that did not know what was happening might be shaking in fear. Those people might be thinking that there was a monster battle happening in this area.
”Just what kind of idea is this?”
Pefile was looking at Mark uncomfortably.
Usually, Mark would take a silent approach towards things. However, it was the exact opposite this time.
”We might have been seen us already. No, it's just Chaflar and Trua. There's no way that someone would see us on the back of the two,” Mark replied. ”In any case, they were already seen. Might as well take advantage of it.”
Everyone was definitely confused. However, there was no time for Mark to explain.
”Everyone except Pefile and Berrak, stay there for a while. Just clear threats if there's any.”
Mark pointed at what seemed to be a vacation home nearby. He then turned to Pefile and Berrak.
”We'll continue the act.”
***
ROAARR!!!
The roars and screeches continued. It was until the visage of the Dragon and Thunderbird were seen rushing towards the sky once more. The same as before, the Dragon was fleeing as the Thunderbird chased behind it.