Alex felt his movements become sluggish, each step requiring more effort than before. The advantage he had with his speed and agility was slipping away.
Elise, sensing Alex's struggle, let out a triumphant laugh. She towered over him, her new wings flapping as she hovered in the air.
The third eye on her face, now glowing an ominous red, seemed to pulsate with malevolent energy.
"You thought you could defeat me?" Elise taunted, her voice echoing with a newfound power.
"I am beyond your comprehension now!"
She unleashed another barrage of "Dark Spears," each one sharper and faster than the last.
Alex, now handicapped by his slowed reflexes, barely managed to dodge, feeling the wind of the passing spears against his skin.
He knew he had to change his strategy. Unable to rely solely on his agility, he decided to use his environment to his advantage.
