EPS 31 the deaths of Steven and William.

**William and Steven's fight**

The atmosphere was getting tense. The sky above the battlefield was already filled with dust and smoke from the Horned Serpent attacks that kept popping up. The screams of terrified citizens mixed with the roar of explosions and the screams of the fallen members one by one. William and Steven stood in the centre of the chaos, each enveloped in a magical aura that protected them. Their task was clear, but difficult. Not only did they have to fight the endless hordes of Horned Serpents, but they also had to protect the panicked citizens of Spring Colony who were caught in the middle of the battle.

William, with his sacred weapon of a flaming arrow, kept firing at the Horned Serpents that tried to get close to the citizens. Every time he drew the bowstring, an explosive arrow was created, flying swiftly and slamming into the head of one of the creatures, blasting it into splinters. However, attack after attack was futile. Horned Serpents kept popping up from all directions, like endless waves. Sweat ran down his face, his breathing was labored, but William knew he couldn't stop. Behind him, frightened citizens begged for his protection.

Steven, on the other hand, fought furiously. His holy weapon, an electric sword, emitted sparks of energy every time it struck the Horned Serpent's body.With each slash, the creatures were split into two, their bodies scorched by the electricity radiating from Steven's sword.But even though he managed to take out many enemies, their numbers didn't seem to decrease at all.Every time he cut down one, five more appeared from behind the smoke.

'Steven!' shouted William in the middle of the battle.'Where should we evacuate the citizens? This place is getting dangerous!'

Steven paused for a moment, cutting down another creature that tried to get close.'We should head towards Ima and Natali!' he replied quickly.'We need to gather and come up with a new strategy!They might be in danger!'

The two agreed to move in Ima and Natali's direction, but each step was getting harder and harder. Horned Serpents continued to swarm them from all directions, and the citizens they were protecting began to fear. Some tried to flee without instruction, only to be pounced on by the giant creatures. Despair began to set in among them all.

**Explosions of Emotion and Deadly Battles**

Steven, who was starting to lose his temper, heard a loud scream inside his head. The voice belonged to Ima, who was using telepathy.

**'Nataliiiiii!'** Ima shouted in desperation.The voice jolted Steven's consciousness, bringing him to a halt for a moment.He realised that Natali had fallen in battle elsewhere.

Rage welled up inside Steven.His eyes lit up with a flash of lightning, and with no regard for his own safety, he strode forward into the Horned Serpent horde.**'I leave the rest to you, William!'** Steven shouted in a stern tone, before leaping into the centre of the battlefield in a fury.

William who heard that was shocked.'Steven, don't be rash!' he shouted, but his words fell on deaf ears.Steven had decided to mobilise all his strength.His body was coated in an increasingly powerful electric aura, and each slash of his sword now produced a blast of energy that shattered the Horned Serpent's body with ease. Steven's rage made him stronger, but it also made him more uncontrollable.

**William's Despair**

On the other hand, William was getting overwhelmed. He continued to shoot at the creatures trying to attack the citizens, but their numbers continued to grow. The citizens he was protecting began to fall one by one, and the Horned Serpent's attacks were getting more and more brutal. In his heart, William knew that he would not be able to protect everyone. Despair began to creep into his mind.

**"Steven... maybe I'll go first... '** she thought, bitterly. However, he knew he couldn't just give up.

With his remaining strength, William decided to pull out his ultimate move.

With his magic power, William pulled his bow high and released an arrow into the air.

**'A shower of one hundred thousand arrow explosions!'** he shouted with a trembling voice.

The sky above them suddenly turned dark, filled with thousands of fiery arrows hurtling from the sky.

Those arrows rained down on the battlefield, every time they touched the ground or the Horned Serpent's body, a violent explosion occurred.The Horned Serpents around them were devastated in an instant, but the attack also hit William himself.His body was severely injured by the blast wave he created.

Steven, who was watching from a distance, shouted, 'WILLIAM!'However, he knew there was no time to mourn.Although William had given his all, the Horned Serpents were still coming, and the battle was far from over.

**Steven's battle with the Dragon Horned Serpent**

With a burning rage, Steven decided to focus on one last target: **Dragon Horned Serpent**, the giant creature that was their main threat. He knew that if this creature wasn't defeated, their entire endeavour would be in vain. With the last of his strength, Steven coated his body with electrical energy, concentrating all the magic he had.

**'Centaur Thunder Slash!'** shouted Steven as he leapt high into the air. His electric slash was aimed directly at the Dragon Horned Serpent, hoping that this would be enough to defeat the giant creature.

However, the Dragon Horned Serpent reacted quickly. From its mouth, it fired a deadly attack of **Fire Laser Particles** at Steven.

The attack was so fast and powerful, Steven had no time to dodge. In an instant, his body was enveloped by a laser beam of fire that burned everything away.

In one strike, Steven vanished without a trace, his body annihilated in the blazing fire.

**Loss and Despair**

Dracko, Neved, Kreig, and Primo who witnessed the destruction from a distance, could only remain silent. They could do nothing but keep moving, trying to survive amidst the chaos.One by one, their friends fell, and now they were the only ones left to fight.

The situation was getting out of control. The only hope left now depended on the strength and wisdom left in them, though a feeling of despair began to creep in. They knew the fight was not over, and their lives depended on the choices they would make next.