As fatigue threatened to overtake Jin Hwa, his vision blurred, and his movements slowed. The CENTAUR, sensing an opportunity, lunged forward with a powerful charge. Just when it seemed like Jin Hwa was about to be trampled, something unexpected happened.
His vision sharpened, and his limbs felt invigorated. Time seemed to slow down as he instinctively rolled to the side, narrowly dodging the CENTAUR's charge. With newfound energy, he stood up, feeling a surge of strength coursing through his veins.
"What... what just happened?" Jin Hwa muttered to himself in amazement.
The CENTAUR, taken aback by Jin Hwa's sudden burst of vitality, halted its attack, a look of surprise in its eyes.
As Jin Hwa took a stance, ready to continue the fight, he realized that his stat prowess had unlocked a latent skill or ability, one that temporarily enhanced his agility and strength beyond their usual limits. He had tapped into a wellspring of potential, a unique trait that set him apart from others.
With newfound strength and agility, Jin Hwa launched a series of rapid attacks, catching the CENTAUR off guard. The battle took an unexpected turn, and it was now the CENTAUR that struggled to keep up.
As Jin Hwa's temporary abilities took effect, he pressed the attack, moving with incredible speed and precision. The CENTAUR, once confident, was now struggling to keep up with the relentless assault. Jin Hwa landed blow after blow, pushing the creature to the brink.
With a final, powerful strike, Jin Hwa sent the CENTAUR crashing to the ground. The creature, defeated but not killed, let out a thunderous roar of pain. It struggled to get up, but its strength was sapped, and it couldn't stand.
Jin Hwa, on the other hand, was also on the brink of exhaustion. He stood there, his body trembling, sweat pouring down his face, his breath ragged. He teetered on the edge of collapsing, but his determination kept him upright.
Onlookers who had gathered to watch the battle couldn't believe their eyes. They quickly called the authorities, and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. The shock and amazement on their faces were palpable.
However, before the authorities could reach the scene, something unexpected happened. A group of shadowy figures appeared, wearing dark suits and a holding an unknown object. They approached the injured CENTAUR with menace in their eyes. The CENTAUR, on the brink of death, let out one final, mournful whinny and fell still.
Shadowy Figure: "You're too dangerous to be left alive. We can't risk you exposing our existence. This is the end."
Jin Hwa, though barely standing and drained of energy, mustered his last reserves of strength. With a determined look in his eyes, he turned and made a staggered exit from the scene, disappearing into the nearby crowd.
As the authorities finally arrived, they were met with an eerie silence. The CENTAUR lay lifeless, and Jin Hwa had left the scene, his fate unknown to those who had witnessed the extraordinary battle. The police and paramedics rushed to the CENTAUR's side, providing medical assistance and trying to understand the situation, but it's too late.
[To be continued]