Vlad and Jormungandr initiated a tactical retreat, swiftly leaving the city and entering the dense forest. They moved with calculated precision, using the trees and foliage to conceal their figures and hinder their pursuers.
As they navigated through the underbrush, Vlad swung his halberd with purpose, felling large trees behind them. The crashing trunks created natural barricades, obstructing the narrow pathways and slowing the creatures' advance.
Jormungandr, flying just above the treetops, unleashed a series of fireballs and lightning arcs. Instead of random blasts, he targeted specific points where the creatures were most concentrated. His flames ignited the dry foliage, creating walls of fire that forced the swarm to divert their path. The lightning strikes were aimed at the larger clusters, causing surges that momentarily disrupted their coordination.
