The tribal grounds fell into an eerie silence as all eyes fixated on the unfolding scene. Hen're'it couldn't suppress a smirk as she gazed down at the charred remains of the boy.
~You thought you were grand, boy.~
If only she possessed the keen eye of her life mate. She might have delved deeper into the boy's genetic code, deciphering the binary structure of atoms. The boy's ascension to ruler of the Dharzir tribes stemmed from two facts: he couldn't be killed the same way twice, and with each death, he emerged twice as strong, fast, and smart.
Thanks to Hen're'it, the leader of the Dharzir marauders, he had now conquered death a staggering 200 times. As his eyes opened, he rose with a swift ferocity, striking Hen're'it under the chin. Her once sinister smirk contorted into an expression of unforeseen force and pressure as she was propelled skyward.
His body transformed, shedding charred skin to reveal a flesh akin to Geo'rgge's but covered in a thin layer of ore, proving strong enough to launch even a goddess skyward. With a mighty push, he propelled himself after her, their collision causing shockwaves and chaos below.
~THE GREAT UARTH IS AWAKEN!~
The Dharzir tribes chanted in unison as Zobi stared in horror at the unfolding spectacle. The crash sent shockwaves, tossing bystanders aside, leaving Hen're'it broken amidst the destroyed earth.
The boy seized her by the hair, lifting her with a triumphant declaration.
~I told you, female, I would never again feel that...~
Meanwhile, moments prior, Geo'rgge remained embedded in the valley wall, his mind momentarily adrift.
He observed as his life mate fought, won, and then, an unknown fate awaited. His body trembled, breaking free from the wall, crystallizing further. A primal yell echoed, and a palpable sense of dread enveloped all. As Geo'rgge staggered toward the boy, the grip of death tightened, causing many to drop to their knees in despair.
Uarth felt triumph holding Hen're'it, certain of her impending demise. However, a colossal presence behind him disrupted his certainty.
~Release her!~
Uarth attempted to respond, but Geo'rgge's uncanny blow obliterated him, leaving only his lower half intact.
Bending down, Geo'rgge cradled Hen're'it's body, and as he did, her skin instinctively fed on him. In this altered state, Geo'rgge retained memories and rational thought, realizing her skin could consume on touch but never truly devour him.
The landscape witnessed the clash of powers, a battleground forever marked by the echoes of Uarth's demise and Geo'rgge's unyielding presence.