Rens attacks cut deeply into the tree as he acted with a singular minded determination.He didn't even react to Kyes cries of pain or the sound of spells being cast by Edward and Sophia who were keeping the dryad preoccupied now.
The magical tree was even more durable then the wooden suit of the dryad however and it seemed to absorb a bit of mana from his attacks.The magical tree was three metres wide and it would take a bit of time for Ren to completely cut through it.He was making significant progress however and was already 1 metre through.
Ren immediately leapt backward by 20 metres and cast another spell.This spell was dubbed explosive firebolt and Ren decided to put 1/4 of his total mana into it.This was 2890 units of mana and considering how powerful mana was,this explosion was going to be a memorable one.
In Rens left hand was an extraordinary mass of fiery energy that resembled a tiny star and gave off immense heat.He could barely contain it in one hand with his current skills in handling mana.
Ren pulled his left arm back and threw the firebolt with all his might.The firebolt rocketed towards the large crevice in the magical tree which Ren had kindly made.It travelled at speeds slightly faster then Ren himself which Ren assumed was because he threw the spell instead of casting it normally.
Once the firebolt made contact with the inside of the tree a large explosion ensued.The tree which suffered an internal explosion was engulfed as its 9.5 metre top part went flying 8 metres through the air.
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Raphael and the others heard the massive explosion back at the campsite.They turned in the direction of the explosion.
"What the hell was that?" Kasper nervously asked.
"Crap we have to check on Archie and the others." Raphael worriedly said and escorted a group of mages and non mages in the direction of the explosion.
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The dryad,Edward and Sophia were sent flying back a couple of metres from the force of the explosion.Edward and Sophia were sent back a shorter distance then the dryad as they had cast protective buffs and spells on themselves which absorbed most of the heat and force of the explosion.This was also due to them being further away from the tree then the dryad.The dryad wasn't so lucky as she was set ablaze and her mangled remains landed tens of metres away.Even Ren was sent skidding back 3 metres and he was 20 metres away.
Ren felt he overdid it.
"Ah well live and learn." Ren was satisfied with his display of power and grinned.This grin soon disappeared when he heard what the others had to say.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ARCHIE.YOU COULD HAVE AT LEAST WARNED US YOU WERE GOING TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT." Edward yelled furiously.
"YEAH WE COULD HAVE DIED IF WE WERE ANY CLOSER TO THE TREE OR IF WE DIDNT CAST OUR PROTECTIVE SPELLS AND BUFFS." Sophia also yelled angrily.
"Look I'm sorry I was just trying to put a quick end to the fight.Not to mention you did survive right.Plus we can get the dryads loot right." Ren apologised profusely while trying to put the spotlight on the loot.
The two of them had a sparkle in their eyes at the mention of loot but they evidently didn't want to let go of what happened.
"What happened here and why is Kye on the ground with plants growing out of him?" Raphael asked as he arrived with Kasper,Ruth and others who decided to tag along with him.There was relief in his eyes however as he saw that Ren was still alive and fine.He sent two people to carry Kye back to camp.
"Your friend decided to detonate a massive explosion whilst we were battling with a dryad." Edward replied instantaneously.
"Is the dryad dead?" Raphael cautiously observed his surroundings.
"Of course it's dead he set off a massive explosion to kill it and he didn't even let us know." Sophia angrily let Raphael know the situation.
"Ah okay Archie next time you should let people know what you're about to do in battle as long as it doesn't effect the outcome of the battle itself." Raphael gave his advice.
"What about the loot?" Asked Kasper.
Everyone looked in the direction of where the magical tree used to be.It had already dissipated into smoke and loot was in its place.
In its place was a bunch of what Ren could sense was magical wood along with a staff and wand.There was also a wooden shield and a set of wooden armour.There were peculiar green crystals as well.There was a magical seed.
Ren went in the direction of where the Dryads body had dissipated.In the place of the dryads body was a couple of magic tomes and books as well as a plant like dagger with serrated thorn like edges.There was also a plant like sword.There were more of those green crystals.
"Let's examine what the loot is capable of."