As they walked through the forest towards their next destination, Gustavo couldn't stop talking about his eagerness to start training as soon as possible. He was clearly impatient and full of energy, something that slightly irritated the others.
**Gustavo** (crossing his arms, impatient): "Come on, guys, enough stalling! We've rested long enough. We should be training now, hunting some monsters to get stronger."
**Isadora** (rolling her eyes, sarcastic): "Calm down, Gustavinho, we don't need to go rushing and breaking everything just because you can't sit still for a second."
**Bia** (trying to calm the situation): "She's right, Gustavo. We'll find something to fight soon enough. No need to rush."
**Gustavo** (huffing, still irritated): "No rush! I'm just pumped! If we want to handle the next crazy guy who shows up, we need to start now."
**Zeki** (in a calm and controlled tone): "I understand your eagerness, Gustavo, but we need to be strategic. Attacking recklessly won't help us improve."
**Isadora** (with a challenging smile): "But since you're so hyped, how about we start right now? I bet I can hunt more monsters than you."
**Gustavo** (smiling back, accepting the challenge): "I doubt that, Isadora! Let's go, I'll show you how it's done!"
**Bia** (laughing but slightly concerned): "You two, just don't overdo it, okay? We've already been through a lot and don't need more problems."
The four of them split up in the forest, each heading in a different direction in search of monsters. The surroundings were filled with small creatures that could serve as training, and Gustavo wasted no time unleashing his energy on the targets he found.
Isadora, on the other hand, advanced with precision, showcasing her combat skills as she took down the smaller monsters. However, as she pursued one of them, something strange happened. The monster she was about to attack simply vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.
**Isadora** (stopping, confused and on alert): "What the hell...? Where did it go?"
Before she could react, a sarcastic voice cut through the silence of the forest.
**Vipera** (with a mocking tone): "Looks like you lost your little toy, sweetheart."
Isadora quickly turned around, surprised and already in a defensive stance. Behind her stood a peculiar-looking woman with a smile that oozed malice. Next to Vipera were two men, clearly her henchmen, both with expressions that matched their leader's arrogance.
**Isadora** (frowning, not lowering her guard): "Who the hell are you? And how did you get so close without me noticing?"
**Vipera** (laughing, with an amused tone): "Oh, don't worry about that. Let's just say I have my ways. But tell me, what's a girl like you doing out here, hunting such insignificant monsters?"
**Isadora** (with a serious expression, but maintaining her sarcasm): "Just training. But it seems I stumbled upon something much more annoying than a monster."
**Vipera** (grinning widely, ignoring the insult): "Oh, I love a woman with attitude. But you know... I'm not a monster, and I'm definitely not insignificant."
**Isadora** (narrowing her eyes): "So what do you want? Are you here to play at hunting humans, or do you have another reason for showing up?"
**Vipera** (still smiling, but with a more serious tone): "Let's say I was keeping an eye on your little group. But when I saw what you guys are capable of, I thought it was worth saying hello. Maybe we can have some fun before we continue our mission?"
**Isadora** (suspicious, but maintaining a firm stance): "If you think you're going to intimidate me with those cute little tricks, you're very wrong. I fight with everything I've got."
**Vipera** (with a look of curiosity and malice): "Oh, I hope so, dear. Because I also love to fight... but my fun comes from watching people squirm in fear before that."
Isadora realized she was dealing with someone dangerous, someone who wasn't there just to play around. But at the same time, a part of her felt challenged and ready for whatever came next. She knew this fight would be unlike the others and needed to be prepared for anything.
**Vipera** (with a mischievous smile): "Oh, dear, don't worry. I'm not here to finish you off. I just want to have a little fun, you know?"
**Isadora** (clenching her fists, determined): "I'm not anyone's toy, especially not a crazy person's like you."
**Vipera** (laughing, unfazed): "We'll see about that. Let's start the game, shall we?"
Without warning, Vipera raised her hand, and suddenly the environment around Isadora began to change. The forest vanished, replaced by a desolate and terrifying landscape, where shadows moved menacingly. Isadora felt a wave of vertigo but remained steadfast.
**Isadora** (thinking quickly): "Illusions, huh? I need to stay calm and focus..."
**Vipera** (her voice echoing all around, as if coming from all directions): "Let's see how long you can last, little girl."
Isadora saw shapes approaching, figures that became giant monsters as they advanced. With a battle cry, she charged forward, punching the first one that got close, but her hand passed through the figure, which vanished into thin air.
**Vipera** (with a mocking tone): "It's not real, but your body still reacts, doesn't it? Let's see how you deal with fear."
Isadora felt her heart racing, but she didn't give in to panic. She knew that if she let the illusion take over, she would be defeated. Taking a deep breath, she activated her maximum physical enhancement, feeling the power surge through her body. Her skin glowed slightly with increased energy, and her strength and endurance skyrocketed.
**Isadora** (in a determined tone): "If you think you're going to scare me with these cheap tricks, you're very wrong!"
She concentrated her strength and, with a powerful punch, struck the ground. The resulting shockwave shattered the illusion around her, dispersing the shadows like smoke in the wind. The desolate landscape faded away, revealing the forest once again.
**Vipera** (smiling, but with a slight hint of displeasure): "Oh, what a shame... you broke my fun so quickly. I guess you're not as weak as you look."
**Isadora** (facing her, determined): "I'm stronger than you think. And if you want to fight, let's fight for real, without these illusions."
**Vipera** (crossing her arms, with a curious look): "Interesting... But don't think I've run out of tricks, dear. I'm just testing you."
The two of them stared at each other, sizing each other up. Vipera, though slightly disappointed that Isadora had destroyed her illusion, still seemed to be enjoying herself. She was clearly relishing the challenge.
**Isadora** (with a defiant smile): "Then come at me with everything you've got. I'm ready for you."
Vipera lunged forward with speed, her nails sharp like claws ready to strike. Isadora was prepared, dodging and countering with tremendous force. The clash between the two began to devastate the surroundings, trees being destroyed, and the ground cracking under the impact of their blows.
**Vipera** (laughing, even as she fought intensely): "You're really good. But that just makes things more interesting!"
Isadora didn't back down, increasingly determined to win that battle. Despite Vipera's speed and tricks, her enhanced strength and physical resilience kept her grounded. No matter how much Vipera tried to use illusions or her sonic voice to destabilize her, Isadora's physical enhancement proved superior.
**Isadora** (with a firm tone, while blocking an attack): "I won't lose to someone who fights just for fun!"
**Vipera** (with a wild smile): "We'll see about that, dear. We'll see..."
The battle continued fiercely, but Isadora was slowly gaining the upper hand. Even without using a pill, she was managing to stay ahead, her strength and determination outmatching Vipera's chaotic fun. Vipera, realizing this, continued to fight fervently, but she knew that this time, she might have found someone who truly challenged her.