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Cain, now the monstrous Cacophonous Serpentipede, loomed over Ironscale with a terrifying presence. Ironscale, despite his grotesque transformation and newfound strength, seemed small and weak in comparison.
The chamber, filled with echoes of their earlier battles, now bore witness to the beginning of a new kind of nightmare.
Cain's first move was swift and brutal. His massive clawed hand swung down, backhanding Ironscale across the face.
The force of the blow sent Ironscale sprawling, crashing through a stone pillar and into the wall with a sickening crunch.
Dust and debris filled the air as Cain slowly advanced, his eyes burning with a cold, unrelenting fury.
Ironscale staggered to his feet, shaking his head to clear the dizziness. Before he could fully recover, Cain was upon him again, lifting him effortlessly by the throat.