Reaching the Endgame

The giant hydra plummeted to the ground with nine of its heads still wildly flailing, releasing piercing shrieks. Its colossal form sent shockwaves throughout the battlefield, shaking the earth and echoing across the sky.

Nathan's lightning strike seemed to briefly knock the hydra down, but there was no visible sign of injury that appeared to heal rapidly. With a deep sigh of frustration, he glanced at his Lightning Thief Bracelet, knowing that he would only be able to perform a similar attack every 60 minutes. 

"Tsk, this isn't going to be an easy opponent to take on," he muttered.

Gydarra hurriedly rushed to Nathan's side. His breath was rapid with excitement, and his face gave away his excitement as he exclaimed, "Master, what took you so long to arrive here?"

Nathan turned to Gydarra and, in a hushed voice, asked, "So, how many people were affected by this?"