Stella sighed, looking out towards the dark horizon said 'Primo... you know, I still can't believe what we saw earlier. Scafco, with all his clones, could really trouble Enzo and Emzo. I thought their power was enough to defeat anyone-Enzo with his fiery magic and Emzo with his devastating lightning... But Scafco? He doesn't seem to be affected at all.'
Primo nodded in agreement, showing a serious expression drawn on his face said 'I can't figure it out either. Scafco is not only strong, but cunning. He knows how to defend and attack without being seen. His cloning can distract anyone, making them unable to focus on attacking him directly. Even when Enzo casts fire magic, Scafco always seems to have a way to stay safe.'
Stella calmly leaned on Primo, her eyes not leaving Primo, Stella said 'I can see how Enzo is starting to lose his temper. His fire magic can scorch the ground, and he knows how to utilise that in battle. Normally, one blast of fire from Enzo could send anyone into a tizzy. But just now... Scafco just smiled from a distance while watching all his clones launch a relentless attack.'
Primo, slightly beginning to believe that Scafco could defeat them, said 'Stella. He seems to be controlling the battlefield from afar. While we're busy with the clones, he stays hidden, out of sight. I don't even know Scafco's current location but here Scafco is not only an expert in cloning magic, but also in manipulation. And he knows how to toy with his enemies.'
Stella looked at Primo, worried as she said 'But, Primo... if Enzo and Emzo-the two strongest people with such destructive powers can be overwhelmed, what can we do? I mean, Enzo with fire and Emzo with lightning they always manage to overcome the enemy. In fact, they're famous for never giving anyone a chance to escape. How come Scafco remains invisible? Is it possible that he has more power than we know? And is Scafco really capable of defeating him? '
Primo thought for a moment, his gaze full of determination said 'That's what we have to find out. Enzo and Emzo's strength is incredible, but sometimes, raw power can become weakness if we don't understand our opponent's pattern. It's possible that Scafco knew that they would rely on that great power and he used cloning as a tactic to mislead them. We have to understand how he thinks. Scafco always has a pattern to his every move especially since his combat experience and magic are above ours.'
Stella nodded, listening intently said 'So, you're saying we should start studying Scafco's tactics and attack patterns? If we can find the loopholes, maybe we can figure out a way to deal with the clone.'
Primo smiled slightly, starting to sound optimistic* 'Exactly. Every strategy has loopholes, Stella. The problem is that we've been so busy fighting every clone he's made, that we haven't focused on where he really is. He's deliberately keeping us busy with his shadow, while he's hiding somewhere, watching safely. It's possible that his cloning has a limit. If we can find his control centre or movement pattern, we can take advantage of it and right now Scafco is also starting to dominate the fight.'
Stella let out a long breath, feeling a little calmer* 'Primo, I didn't expect to feel better hearing it from you. You're right. Although Enzo and Emzo have always relied on their strength, that doesn't mean we have to follow the same way. We have to think smarter and calmly just like Scafco who is now struggling to face them calmly without making rash decisions when pressed.'
Primo nodded firmly and said, 'That's right. I believe that strength is not just about attack power, but also about strategy and composure. We must observe Scafco's every move carefully. Watch how his clones move, how they attack, and where they usually appear. Maybe from there we can see patterns that we can utilise learning Scafco's strategy is also a form of practice.'
Stella pondered for a moment, then continued in a determined tone saying 'Maybe we should try it from a different angle. Perhaps Enzo and Emzo can lure him out of hiding? If we can make her feel threatened, maybe she'll lose control of her clone. He always seems so confident... maybe too confident. '
Primo said 'It might be a good idea, Stella, if Enzo and Emzo can organise a different strategy. But they still have to be careful. Even though he uses clones, Scafco is a strategist. One wrong move, and he'll be able to predict their movements. They should at least keep him off balance without appearing too aggressive.'
Stella nodded, her face beginning to show a new determination said 'Alright, I agree. But who will lure him out? Enzo and Emzo probably won't wait to play that role. They might need a more organised and planned strategy.
Primo said 'but it was too late for them to make plans because Enzo had already been frustrated by Scafco and Enzo was already exhausted. '
Stella doubted Primo's words saying 'Is that possible?'
Primo confidently said 'The fight has already begun and Scafco has already won. '
Stella and Primo watched as Scafco shot Enzo several times, killing him, and then had a magic battle with Enzo, resulting in a landslide victory for Scafco.
Primo smiled and shook his head, 'I knew Scafco was great, but honestly... I never thought he could defeat Enzo and Emzo so easily.'
Stella looked still surprised, her eyes sparkling as she said 'Yeah, me too! Enzo is famous for being a tough and brutal fire mage, and that Emzo... he's got really strong electric magic. They're a dangerous combination!'
Primo chuckled and said 'That's it. Everyone here also knows how difficult it is to deal with the two of them. But Scafco, with that calmness of his, seems to have no trouble at all.'
Stella thought while smiling admiringly said 'I think it's because of his Clone magic. It's not just about strength; Scafco is very good at reading his opponent's weaknesses. He made Enzo frustrated, and Emzo confused.'
Primo added 'Exactly. By using the clones, she was able to keep her distance and drain their energy slowly. And I noticed... she remained calm throughout the fight.'
Stella chuckled softly saying 'Enzo and Emzo drained their own power instead. Scafco didn't even have to go full force, just distracted them until they exhausted themselves.'
Primo nodded in agreement as he said 'That's what makes him extraordinary. He knows when to attack and when to wait. That's an art that not everyone can do in combat.'
Stella looked at Primo enthusiastically saying 'It never occurred to you that Clone magic could be that powerful if used with the right tactics? I underestimated it at first, but now... I'm really amazed.'
Primo said 'I didn't expect it either. I thought Clone magic was just for distraction or evasion, not for actually taking down a stronger opponent. But Scafco proved otherwise. He made his clones so real that even Enzo and Emzo got confused about which one was the real one.'
Stella chuckled as she shook her head saying 'How could Enzo, who is usually so arrogant, be played for a fool by a shadow. I guess after this, he won't underestimate Scafco anymore.'
Primo smiled broadly and said, 'I guess no one will dare to underestimate Scafco after this. I wonder how far his Clone magic will go if he's really serious?'
Stella nodded thoughtfully and said, 'That's right. It seems like Scafco has more abilities than what he showed today. If he's only doing this half-heartedly, then... we're really lucky to have him on our side.'
Primo agreed with Stella while looking up at the sky saying 'That's for sure. If he was against us... we could have ended up like Enzo and Emzo.'
Stella smiled while looking at Primo said 'Well, as long as he's on our side, I feel safe. He taught us a good lesson. Sometimes, power is not just about how big your attack is, but how you utilise it smartly.'
Primo nodded with an approving smile and said, 'Agreed, Stella. I think that's what makes Scafco truly special. He knows when to attack, when to wait, and when to make the opponent fall into his trap.'
Stella said 'Yes. He doesn't need to crush the opponent with brute force. He chooses a more ingenious and efficient path. I really admire her.'
Primo looked at Stella with the same sense of admiration 'Me too. We can learn a lot from her way of fighting. Maybe next time, we can also use magic in unexpected ways like her.'
But in the back of his mind Primo said 'Until now I can't find where Scafco is hiding, Scafco is like a Dark Knight his whereabouts are very difficult to detect even for myself but is it true that Scafco is a Dark Knight because until now I have never once seen his real face'.
Scafco once again tapped Primo on the shoulder saying 'What are you thinking Primo?'
Primo replied 'Nothing, just amazed that you can defeat them so easily. '
Scafco laughed and sat looking up at the sky saying 'Well I am strong aren't I Primo. '
Primo replied 'Well you are the strongest. '