The dark energy unleashed by Kanku swept past Gerda, leaving only a chilling trace of cold air. The girl dodged with incredible agility, her movements fluid and silent, like those of a wildcat. Her body, altered by mutation and brimming with uncontrolled power, moved with inhuman speed.
Gerda's eyes, blazing with cold fire, were fixed on Kanku. They held a mixture of fear, rage, and pain. She was no longer the fragile girl she once was. The beast within her had fully awakened, transforming her into a dangerous predator.
With a growl, more akin to an animalistic snarl, Gerda lunged at Kanku. Her hands, leaving blurred trails in their wake, moved with such speed that they seemed like invisible blades. Each blow, though delivered without a weapon, possessed devastating force, creating shockwaves that rippled outwards, bending trees and tearing the earth.
Kanku, caught off guard by the ferocity of the attack, barely managed to evade the blows. Her dark aura served as a shield, absorbing some of Gerda's energy, but even it couldn't fully protect her from this unrestrained power.
Shi, watching this wild dance of death, felt helpless. He wanted to intervene, to help Gerda, but he couldn't. He knew too little about her newfound abilities, about how to control this destructive force. And he feared that his interference would only worsen the situation.
Agatha, standing beside him, also remained silent. Her face was pale, her eyes wide with horror. She understood that something far greater than a mere fight between two girls was unfolding before them. It was a clash of two elements, two opposing forces that threatened to tear the entire world apart.
Meanwhile, the fight raged on. Gerda, driven by pain and fury, pressed her attack relentlessly. Her movements became increasingly chaotic and unpredictable, yet at the same time, even more powerful. Kanku, facing increasing difficulty, began to retreat.
Suddenly, Gerda stopped. Her body trembled, and the aura around her began to flicker and fade. She clutched her head, as if trying to contain the agonizing pain tearing through her.
"Grandfather…" she whispered, her voice filled with despair.
At that moment, Kanku saw her opportunity. She focused all her dark energy and directed it at Gerda. The powerful blow sent the girl flying backward; she crashed to the ground, her body limp and lifeless.
Kanku approached her, her eyes burning with triumph. She raised her hand, preparing to deliver the final, fatal blow. But at that moment, Shi's cry stopped her.