As Kalina's spear grazed past the elder, drawing his attention back to her, Alex seized the opportunity to teleport away. His destination was one of his well-concealed hideouts, where he intended to imprison Penthe securely and safeguard the crucial evidence.
Merely ten seconds later, Alex reappeared on the beach, resolute and prepared. Kalina engaged in a fierce battle with the elder, their energies colliding and swirling, creating a turbulent force that pushed the weaker members of the black-robed men away from the epicentre.
In a bid to counter Kalina's assault, the elder summoned an illusory serpent, its vibrant hues of purple and green illuminating the air as it swam towards her. Though seemingly transparent, the serpent possessed the ability to inflict physical harm, coupled with the perilous threat of its venomous fangs. It posed a genuine danger to Kalina.
