"Rayden, grab him!"
Orion was patrolling on his thunderhawk when several merfolk emerged from the sea, trying to scout the sky.
However, the merfolk who timidly surfaced was immediately spotted by Orion and Thunderhawk Rayden alike.
A sharp screech rang out as Rayden folded its wings and plummeted like a meteor.
Orion remained suspended high above, transcendent power surging within him. He floated in midair, continuing to sense his surroundings.
Splash!
The thunderhawk dove into the sea. Fifteen seconds later, Rayden burst back through the surface, clutching a dagger-wielding merfolk in its razor-sharp talons.
"Head for the nearest watchtower!"
Orion landed on the thunderhawk's back and pointed out the direction.
A short while later, they arrived at a watchtower situated ten miles from the coastline.
"Honorable Lord, you're here!"
"May your radiance forever shine upon our horde!"
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