The sharp point of Ralph's spear struck the magic barrier, clashing toward the air.
As it pummeled, the barrier that was once blue morph to orange, and then red.
"Can you hold on, Cubie?"
Garret gritted his teeth, picking up the Try-angle, preparing to use his plan to lure the goblin.
"N-no... it... can't hold on anymore."
As Cubie-chan finished speaking, the energy dome that enveloped them shattered.
Fragments of energy scattering along the tunnel.
After Garret took a deep breath, Ralph stepped closer, his feet touching the smooth, flat floor.
"It's over, you stupid kid."
His voice, deep and dark, echoed against Garret's ragged.
"No, it's not over."
The words had left his lips when Garret brought the try-angle to perform a strange action.
The blue triangle circled around Ralph's head as his hands tried to swat it away.
"Get out of here, you annoying idiot!"
"Now, Cubie!" Garret exclaimed, pointing at Cubie-chan.
Hearing that, she nodded before clenching her holographic fists. A flash of light spread across her core.
She attacked before Ralph could compose himself.
RUBBER FIST
A holographic fist shot forward, slamming into Ralph's face. Blue light erupted around it, bursting in all directions.
The impact forced Ralph to stumble back, his teeth grinding.
"Why you! You dare to use a trick to lure me!"
Not over yet.
Garret pointed his index finger, directing the try-angle around Ralph's body.
It obeyed, flying to attack the giant goblin.
The flashes of light struck out, an itching to pierce Ralph's body like a blade.
To deal with it, Ralph's hands ripped apart his black jumpsuit.
After the jumpsuits opened,
Garret's and Cubie-chan's eyes remained fixed on his body without wavering.
The muscular body of a towering 2-meter-tall goblin giant.
His lower body covered by white cloth.
His green abdominal muscles reflecting the flickering light from Cubie-chan.
"So freaking cool..." Cubie-chan's voice lost in admiration.
"Seriously? You think being handsome gives you the right to do anything?"
Garret looked at Cubie-chan, letting out a sigh.
After a faint breath, Ralph whipped his hair, sending a vicious glare at Garret and Cubie-chan.
He smirked, revealing a slight jutting of his teeth.
His hand gripped the long stone spear, pointing its sharp iron tip towards a panting Garret.
We really can't underestimate him... this guy, he must be some kind of monster for sure.
Before they could react, Ralph lunged towards Garret, dust on the floor swirling like a gust of wind.
"You guys! You're all going down with me!"
His voice thundered.
Seeing this, the light in Cubie-chan's eyes narrowed as the spear tip approached.
This won't do. I have to protect Garret. He's been my friend since we were kids.
Her core emitted a soft glow before she began to chant.
ENERGY SHIELD
Ralph struck his spear into Cubie-chan's blue barrier dome
Which was covered both the top and bottom.
The sound of energy colliding reverberated throughout the dark tunnel.
The light from the spear's tip flashed around, reflecting in Garret's eyes.
After stabbing for a while, Ralph's jaw began to clench.
His face furrowed, his breathing grew heavier.
The hand that gripping the spear started to tremble.
"Dang it! Why is it so tough?!"
Without waiting for Ralph to prepare himself, Garret looked at Cubie-chan. They both nodded in unison.
Garret smile bloomed, while Cubie-chan glared ahead.
In a second, Garret threw the try-angle forward.
The blue triangle spun and floated, slashing through the air with a whooshing sound.
As Cubie-chan saw it, she began to chant.
ENERGY BOOST
As the incantation finished, the energy enveloped Garret try-angle.
It ready to pierce Ralph, who stared at the try-angle without blinking.
No way... what is that?!
BOOM!!
A massive impact. Ralph crashed to the ground.
A loud thud echoed through the air.
After seeing that, a wide smile bloomed on Cubie-chan's face.
Her holographic hands formed a heart gesture.
♡◝(ᗒᗨᗕ)◜♡
"Garret-kunnnn! We did itttttt~~~~!"
She leaned her core towards Garret, her voice sweet and cheerful.
But as Garret let out a dry smile, she began to falter.
Maybe he senses something...
"Garret, what's wrong?"
Garret crouched down, his sharp gaze fixed on Ralph's body, which twitched slightly.
"That goblin... there's something strange about him."
"Is that so?" Cubie-chan nodded slightly. Her smiling face was now slowly frowning.
As a stronger gust of wind blew through, Ralph arose.
His teeth grinding, and he sent them a hatred glare.
"Don't get cocky, you brats."
Ralph's voice, low and chilling, drifted through the air, causing Garret and Cubie-chan to tremble.
Suddenly, Ralph lunged forward, the sound of his silent footsteps drifting along with the sharp point of his iron spear. Ralph took a small breath before—
AIR SLASH
That was it. A violent gust of wind surged into his spear's tip, clashing against the blue light as he slashed at the energy shield.
With just a single thrust, the energy shield shattered, into pieces.
"No way... we can't lose!" Cubie-chan's voice laced with despair.
It echoed in the desolate air as Garret searching for any way to fight back.
There has to be some way...
"Get out of my way!"
Ralph shouted as he threw Cubie-chan aside. Her core hurtling towards Ralph's minions, who were playing rock-paper-scissors.
"I choose rock!" Said the short thug
"I choose sci—"
BANG! A violent collision occurred.
"Aw man! I was about to win!"
Meanwhile, Ralph smirked slightly, stepping closer to Garret's trembling form on the ground.
"Game over. Any last words before you die?"
Garret clenched his teeth, his vision blurring, flickering in and out of focus, showing Ralph's spear about to pierce his face.
At the same time, the parting words of his older sister, Lylia, echoed in his mind, impossible to forget.
Garret, today I'm leaving to become a lieutenant in the Cosmic Rangers. Wish you good luck, little brother. If anything happens, please keep smiling and fighting.
The voice in his head cut through the slow-motion image of the spear about to strike.
A bright smile played on Garret's lips.
Am I going to die without even doing anything? The Cosmic Ranger I dreamed of... the future I envisioned...
See you again... next time.