Amendonin observed the situation unfolding around him, realizing that the balance of power was tipping against him. Vipera and her henchmen were ready for action, and the confidence Amendonin once had was starting to fade. However, he still had a trump card: the two remaining pills.
Without hesitation, Amendonin grabbed one of the pills and swallowed it, his henchmen watching with wide eyes. The effect was almost instant. He began to vomit violently, causing his body to grow and expand, his muscles swelling grotesquely. What was once a large man now became a monstrous figure, power radiating from his distorted body.
Henchman 1 (panicked): "Hey, boss! Do you have a pill left? We're screwed like this!"
Amendonin (with disdain, ignoring his henchmen): "You're useless now. I don't care if you live or die!"
Amendonin's henchmen exchanged fearful glances, but there was no hope of support. Vipera, who had been watching everything with a mix of curiosity and caution, raised an eyebrow, surprised by Amendonin's transformation. But instead of fear, an excited smile appeared on her lips.
Vipera (in an amused tone): "Well, well... this is getting more interesting. But I must admit, your henchmen are a disappointment. Men, teach them a lesson."
Vipera's two henchmen, though somewhat intimidated by Amendonin's transformation, obeyed her order. They advanced on Amendonin's four weakened henchmen. The fight was quick and brutal, with Amendonin's henchmen falling easily, unable to resist. Meanwhile, Vipera focused on her real opponent.
Vipera (smirking maliciously): "It seems you think you're invincible, Amendonin. Let's see how long you can keep that illusion."
Amendonin roared, charging at Vipera with overwhelming force. Vipera retreated, moving with agility, her figure disappearing in a blur of illusory movements. The scenery around them began to change, distorted by Vipera's illusions, confusing Amendonin. Trees twisted, the ground moved as if alive, and strange sounds echoed through the forest.
Amendonin (roaring in frustration): "Stop playing with me, you damn witch! I'm going to end you!"
Vipera (laughing softly): "Playing is the most fun part, Amendonin. Why would I stop?"
With a swift movement, Vipera used her sonic voice to unleash a piercing scream in Amendonin's direction, toppling trees and cracking the ground around them. Amendonin, though affected, continued to advance with brute force, breaking through the illusions with his newfound size and power. They exchanged powerful blows, each trying to overpower the other.
But Vipera soon realized that Amendonin's strength was becoming a challenge. She gritted her teeth, frustrated, before making a decision. From her pocket, she pulled out a pill similar to Amendonin's, hesitated for a moment, and then swallowed it.
Vipera (with a wild grin): "Let's see how you handle a supercharged version of me!"
Vipera's transformation was less grotesque but equally powerful. Her body glowed with energy, her abilities intensifying. Now, the illusions were sharper, more real, and her sonic voice had even greater destructive power. Her sharp claws, once merely lethal weapons, could now cut through the hardest of rocks like butter.
The battle intensified, with Vipera and Amendonin trading devastating blows as the environment around them was destroyed. Trees were uprooted, stones shattered, and the ground split open due to the power of their attacks. Vipera played with her illusions, confusing and irritating Amendonin at every turn. Amendonin, in turn, used his brute strength to break through the illusions and attack directly, but even with all the pill's power, he couldn't keep up with Vipera's agility and cunning.
Finally, in a moment of Amendonin's distraction, Vipera managed to position herself behind him, her sharp claws glowing with energy as she slashed deeply into his back.
Vipera (whispering triumphantly): "This is your end, Amendonin."
Amendonin tried to turn around, but he was weakened by the prolonged fight and the pill itself, which was beginning to take its toll. He attempted one last desperate attack, but Vipera easily dodged, unleashing a sonic scream that hit him with full force, making him stagger backward. The ground around them cracked violently, and Amendonin fell to his knees, bleeding profusely.
Amendonin (in a weak, defeated voice): "I... can't... lose..."
Vipera (with a victorious smile): "But you've already lost."
With one last gasp of effort, Amendonin collapsed, unable to resist any longer. The surrounding landscape was devastated, with fallen trees and shattered ground. Vipera, now victorious, looked at Amendonin's fallen body with a mix of satisfaction and exhaustion.
Zeki was sitting cross-legged outside the elf village, his eyes closed as he concentrated deeply. His body emitted a faint psychic aura, floating around him as he expanded his senses in an attempt to locate Amendonin. The peaceful environment contrasted with the unease in his mind; he needed to know where that dangerous enemy had hidden.
Suddenly, Zeki felt a wave of power. It was intense, almost suffocating, like a distant explosion reverberating through the psychic environment. His eyes snapped open, a bright glow emanating from his irises as he tried to focus on that energy.
Zeki (thinking): "What was that? This energy... it's not normal."
He quickly stood up, still connected to his powers, and directed his mind to trace the source of that power. It was something out of the ordinary, a force he hadn't expected to feel so intensely, especially from so far away.
Zeki (thinking, frowning): "Amendonin... could it be him? But there's something else... This force doesn't seem to be his alone."
He stayed there for a few more moments, trying to decipher the mix of energies he felt in the distance. It was confusing and disturbing, but he knew he couldn't ignore it. If that battle was really happening, then something serious was underway, something that could complicate the situation even further for all of them.
Zeki (whispering to himself): "I need to investigate. I can't let this go. Whatever it is, it could be an even greater threat than Amendonin."
With renewed determination, Zeki focused his psychic energy on himself, ready to move in the direction of that wave of power. The elf village was safe for now, but he knew time was crucial. He would need to be quick and precise to discover what was happening and how he could deal with it.