Masato and the creature still locked in battle. Despite Masato's powerful ice magic, the monster proves incredibly resilient, shrugging off attacks that would fell normal foes.
"What are you?" Masato mutters, his brow furrowed in concentration as he dodges a swipe from the creature's claws. The monster lets out a guttural roar, slamming its fist into the ground. A shockwave ripples outwards, cracking the earth.
Masato leaps back, his eyes narrowing. "Impressive power. But you're still no match for me." He raises his hands, gathering cursed energy. Spikes of ice erupt from the ground, impaling the creature.
The monster howls in pain, thrashing wildly. Masato takes advantage of its distraction, summoning a massive ice dragon. The spectral beast opens its jaws, unleashing a freezing breath that encases the creature in a prison of ice.
For a moment, it seems Masato has gained the upper hand. But the ice begin to crack, a sinister aura emanating from within. "What?!" Masato exclaims, his eyes widening in shock.
The creature bursts free, its body now covered in a layer of black armor. It charges at Masato, moving with blinking speed. The sorcerer barley has time to react before a clawed fist slams into his chest, sending him flying back.
Masato crashes to the ground, coughing up blood. He struggles to his feet, glaring defiantly at the creature. "Damn you...." he growls, his hands trembling.
The monster advances, its glowing red eyes fixed on Masato. It opens its jaws, gathering dark energy. A beam of destructive power erupts, racing towards the sorcerer.
Masato braces himself, Knowing he has no time to dodge. But at the last second, a portal opens, and a figure steps through, deflecting the attack with a sword. It's AIKO TANAKA, the base commander.
"Endo! Fall back!" she orders, her voice crackle over the radio. "We've got reinforcements inbound. You can't take that thing alone."
Masato grits his teeth, hating to retreat. But he known Aiko is right. With a final glare at the creature, he turns and runs, disappearing through a portal of his own creation.
The monster lets out a frustrated roar, Watching its prey escape. It turns its attention to the approaching soldiers, Who open fire with everything they've got. But their bullets simply bounce off its armored hide.
As the battle rages on, the creature unleashes a devastating attack, blasting a hole in the base's defenses. Alarm blare, and soldiers scramble to contain the damage.
The creature standing amidst the chaos, its glowing eyes scanning the area. It lets out a rumbling growl, as if searching for something. Or someone.