As the illusions cracked, Sylus capitalized, rushing forward to engage one of the creatures in close combat. He dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding a lunging strike, then dropped low, sweeping his leg out to destabilize it. He flipped back up, following with a fierce upward slash that severed one of its antlers completely. The Deer let out a shrill bellow, its illusions faltering as Sylus finished it off with a concentrated aether blast that left it collapsing in a heap.
Cyrus and Athena coordinated their efforts against the last two Eldritch Deers. They positioned themselves to split the creatures' focus, each keeping one engaged as they unleashed powerful, precise attacks. Cyrus moved in close, his blade glowing with lethal energy as he ducked and weaved around the creature's strikes, landing blow after blow to weaken it. Athena flanked the other, using her magic to build icy barricades, funneling it into a narrow corridor where it was easier to control.
