An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

As the Snow Maiden attacked, Batuul’s illusory Elephantine stirred into action.

With a mighty roar, it charged forward and slammed into Arion. Its tusks, sharp as spears, aimed directly at his chest.

Caught in the swirling snow, Arion couldn’t avoid the attack and quickly invoked the Glow Incantation to shield himself. The tusks collided with the barrier in a deafening crash.

The impact sent Arion flying, and the golden light surrounding him shattered like glass. Clearly, the illusory Elephantine’s strength had far exceeded the Glow Incantation’s limits.

As Arion was tossed into the air, the three-headed, six-armed Chimera Wrath seized its moment. With six different weapons in hand, it launched a relentless assault.

Arion swung his sword to block but was driven further back with each blow. With no solid footing in midair, his agility was useless against the onslaught.

After several exchanges, one of the Chimera’s weapons struck Arion squarely in the chest, sending him crashing to the ground with a thunderous impact. A massive crater, ten yards wide, formed at the point of impact.

struggled to his feet. Before he could recover, Bailey was on

lethal strike. He barely deflected it, but the sheer

“Go to hell!’

seized his chance. In a flash, he appeared behind Arion, and his sharp

skin began

him. Within seconds, the once

maniacally. “Strongest man

it with brutal force. With

glad that they

the victory came at a heavy cost. Everyone present was either severely injured or completely drained, with little to gain from the battle. The only consolation was

said with a hearty laugh. “Once we return, the Hall of Gods will reward

effort to bring down Arion wasn’t without hiccups, the result was positive. They all had given their best, and