03/10- Fight Hard

The serpent moved with alarming speed, lunging toward them with its fanged maw wide open. Its iridescent scales shimmered under the glow of the crystals, making it look almost ethereal—if not for the deadly intent in its gleaming yellow eyes.

Kael reacted first, raising his sword just in time to deflect a sweeping strike from the serpent's tail. The force sent him skidding back several feet, his boots digging into the stone floor. "This thing is fast," he growled, adjusting his stance.

Aeliana immediately began weaving a spell, her hands glowing with arcane energy. "We need to slow it down. If it keeps moving like that, we won't land a solid hit."

Garrik didn't wait for the spell to take effect. He dashed to the side, aiming to strike at the serpent's underbelly. His blade met resistance as it clashed against the creature's reinforced scales, barely leaving a mark. "Damn it! Its hide is just as tough as that Drakarid!"