Leveling Up With My Dragon System

The hoverbike shot forward, weaving through the ruins as Frode expertly evaded the onslaught of enemy fire. The Gormorkers were close, their shadows stretching out like malevolent fingers reaching for them. The city's skyline grew larger, the beacon of hope pulsing with the rhythm of their racing hearts.

"Hold on!" Frode shouted over the sounds of the engines as the hoverbike jolted, narrowly avoiding a stray energy beam that sizzled past. Kai clenched his teeth, the sting of his wound forgotten in the face of their escape. The wind tore at their clothes, carrying with it the fresh scent of burning metal and the distant wail of the city's early warning sirens.

The Gormorker's pursuit grew more fervent, their hoverbikes closing the gap. Frode's eyes remained glued to the display, his hands a blur as he dodged debris and incoming fire. "They've called for backup," he said grimly. "We've got to lose them before we hit the city limits."

Kai nodded, his heart hammering in his chest. He knew that if they made it back with the intel, the city would have a chance. If they didn't... He pushed the thought away, focusing on the task at hand. He checked his rifle's ammo and took a deep breath, preparing for the worst.

They streaked through the night, the city's defensive towers growing closer. Frode's piloting was nothing short of miraculous, dodging and weaving with a grace that belied the chaos around them. Kai spun in his seat, firing at the pursuing hoverbikes, taking out two before they had to dive behind a hill to avoid a barrage of missiles.

"Almost there," Frode yelled over the roar of the engines. The city's defenses were now in view, a series of turrets and drones that would protect them once they crossed the line. The Gormorkers would not dare attack them within the city's limit.

Kai nodded his eyes on the horizon. They had to make it. For the Academy, for the people of Technova. The hoverbike shuddered as another round of enemy fire hit close. Frode grunted but didn't slow down. His eyes never left the path ahead, a testament to his unwavering focus.

As they neared the city limits, the sky lit up with the fiery streaks of defensive missiles, painting the night in an eerie red glow. The Gormorkers were closing in, their shadows looming larger in the rearview. Frode's grip tightened on the controls, the hover bike's engine screaming in protest as they pushed it to its limits.

"Hold on," Frode warned, his voice strained. "We're going to make a run for it."

The hoverbike shot out from behind the hill, racing towards the city. The Gormorker hoverbikes followed their pilots relentlessly in their pursuit. The gap between them narrowed with each passing second. Kai's heart thundered in his chest, his eyes locked on the approaching defensive barrier. The turrets on the city's edge swiveled, their red targeting lasers sweeping the sky.

"Now!" Frode shouted, and Kai opened fire on the hoverbikes, his shots precise and deadly. The first one exploded in a shower of sparks, the second swerving to avoid the barrage. Frode took a sharp turn, the hovercraft tilting precariously as they headed straight for the defensive line. The city's turrets held their fire, recognizing the recruit's vehicle as friendly.

The Gormorkers were on their tail, their weapons firing in a desperate bid to take them down. Frode's evasive maneuvers grew more daring, the hoverbike juking and weaving in a dance of survival. Kai's shots connected with the final hoverbike, sending it spiraling into the ground. They had bought themselves a few precious seconds.

The city's barrier was now mere meters away, a pulsating energy field that shimmered with a promise of sanctuary. Frode pushed the hoverbike to its breaking point, the engine screaming as they shot towards the safety of the city. The Gormorker's pursuit grew more frantic, their fire more intense.

Kai aimed at the final hoverbike, his breathing shallow and quick. He could feel the heat of the laser bolts that barely missed them, and could almost hear the roars of the alien pilots in his ears. Frode zigzagged, narrowly avoiding the deadly projectiles, but the Gormorker was relentless.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

In a split second, Kai saw their chance. The hoverbike was directly in line with one of the city's turrets. He fired, his shot hitting the bike's engine, sending it into a fiery spin that collided with the turret's incoming missile. The explosion was deafening, the shockwave rippling through the night sky. Frode didn't waste the opportunity.

He pushed the hover bike throttle to the max, the city's barrier growing closer by the second.

They broke through the barrier just as the Gormorker hoverbikes reached the city limits, the turrets unleashing a barrage that sent the aliens retreating into the night. The sudden silence was almost deafening as the hovercraft's engines whined, protesting the abuse. Frode managed to land them safely, the city's lights washing over them like a warm embrace.

They were immediately met by a squad of academy guards who secured the perimeter. The head instructor rushed out, his face a mix of relief and urgency. "You made it," he said, his eyes scanning the hoverbike for damage. "Is the intel intact?"

Frode nodded, his hand shaking slightly as he handed over the data chip. "We have the location of the weapon's core," Kai managed to say between gasps for air. "And we know they're planning an attack."

The head instructor took the chip, his eyes never leaving the two recruits as he slipped it into a secure pocket. "Good work," he said tersely. "Get back to the academy. You've earned some rest."

Kai and Frode were jolted back to life with their bodies shaking. The Colonel walked up to them while Sergeant Valkyrie took out the instruments that were connected to them. Kai felt the scales on his back harden even more. "You both performed excellently, congratulations." Colonel Davide praised his trainees. They were just the first to face the challenge and had come out successful.

The rest of the day continued with other recruits performing their best in the challenges. "Tomorrow we continue, all scores will be displayed after the end of this challenge." The Colonel Announced, bringing the event for the day to a halt.