Zentros's obstruction had cost precious instants.
If Elio didn't catch the last artromus now, the monster could end up hiding until the potion's effect wore off.
But circumstances demanded priorities.
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Selene had been maintaining her combat with Zentros.
Her transformed speed was impressive, matching the artromus leader movement for movement, but each connecting blow barely stripped 40 points of damage.
The problem was evident: while Elio had instinctively discovered how to force his mana veins to their limit, after a long period of constantly pushing every aspect of his power, Selene hadn't yet found that unique sensation of overload.
Selene hadn't experienced as many near-death experiences that demanded as much from her as the young man had.
The damage difference was taking its toll.
