Several eagles had reached the late stage of the 2nd Order. Their presence was sharp and heavy, like blades hanging in the air.
When these beasts flapped their wings, strong gusts of wind swept across the field, forcing nearby plants to bend low.
Aksai knew that these ones could, given enough training, easily deal with late-stage Foundation Establishment experts head-on.
Then his gaze stopped. Five figures stood slightly apart from the rest. These five Bluewind Eagles were different.
Their bodies were larger, broader, and more refined. Their scales had spread further, covering their chests, necks, and parts of their wings.
The blue hue of their scales was deeper, mixed with faint traces of dark silver. Their horns were longer and sharper, curving backward like true draconic beasts.
A heavy aura surrounded them. It pressed down on the air itself.
Aksai felt his heart beat faster.
"These five…" he whispered.
