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Chapter 16 - Clash of Titans - Amy and Hagon Vs Maxine

The battlefield outside Eryndor was engulfed in chaos, the clashing of steel and the roar of magic shaking the earth. Ray, Rhyuji, Amy, Hagon, Dylan, and Ramon had joined the fray, standing as the village's last line of defense against the formidable army of Pandemonium. Among the chaos, the commanders of Pandemonium—Gideon, Maxine, and Rocky—stood tall, leading their forces with overwhelming strength.

Maxine, the "Little Giant," was anything but small. Towering above her comrades, her massive frame moved with surprising speed, her fists crushing anything in her path. Her eyes locked onto Amy and Hagon, who had broken through the front lines to face her.

Amy, her fiery energy never dimming, smirked as she twirled her whip, its length extending and retracting like a living serpent. Hagon, towering even over Maxine with his giant frame, stood beside her, his face a mix of nerves and determination.

"We've got this, Hagon," Amy said, her voice full of confidence. "She may be big, but so are you."

Hagon gulped, his hands trembling as he gripped his warhammer. "Yeah, but she's... a little scary."

Amy laughed. "Scary's just another word for fun!"

Maxine cracked her knuckles, the ground shaking beneath her feet. "I'll crush you both like bugs," she growled, her deep voice sending a chill through the air. "You two don't stand a chance against me."

Amy's eyes gleamed with excitement. "We'll see about that, big girl."

The battle commenced with a thunderous clash. Maxine charged at them, her massive fists swinging with terrifying speed. Hagon braced himself, using his giant shield to block the incoming blow. The impact sent a shockwave through the ground, but Hagon stood firm, his immense size matching Maxine's strength.

Amy darted to the side, her whip snapping out like lightning. The weapon wrapped around Maxine's leg, tightening with a fierce crack. "Gotcha!" Amy yelled, tugging with all her might. But Maxine barely flinched, her immense power shrugging off the attack.

With a roar, Maxine pulled her leg free, yanking Amy off balance. The "Little Giant" swung a fist toward her, but Hagon was there in an instant, slamming his warhammer into Maxine's side. The blow echoed across the battlefield, but Maxine barely staggered, turning her attention to the giant man with a wicked grin.

"You think you can stop me, big guy?" Maxine sneered, grabbing Hagon by the arm and lifting him off the ground as if he weighed nothing.

"H-Hey!" Hagon struggled, his feet dangling in the air. "Put me down!"

Amy leaped back into action, her whip snapping against Maxine's wrist with precision. "Let him go!"

Maxine growled and tossed Hagon aside like a ragdoll. He landed with a thud, groaning in pain but quickly getting back to his feet. Maxine turned her full attention to Amy now, her fists clenched, ready to pummel the smaller fighter.

Amy's grin never faltered. "Hagon, keep her busy for a bit! I've got an idea!"

Hagon, still a little shaken but determined, nodded. "R-Right!" He charged at Maxine again, his warhammer swinging with all his might. Maxine blocked the blow with her forearm, the two giants locked in a brutal contest of strength.

Meanwhile, Amy took a deep breath, her eyes narrowing as she focused on her whip. She remembered everything she had learned about the weapon, the techniques passed down from her first and only mentor. This whip wasn't just a weapon—it was an extension of her, a tool to be wielded with precision and creativity.

She dashed forward, her whip coiling around Maxine's legs once more. This time, instead of pulling, she leaped into the air, using the whip to vault herself up and over Maxine's head. In mid-air, she snapped the whip downward, aiming for Maxine's back.

Maxine roared in frustration as the whip struck, the sharp crack sending a surge of pain through her spine. She swung wildly, trying to grab Amy, but the nimble fighter was too fast, dodging and weaving around the giant's attacks.

Hagon took the opportunity to strike again, his warhammer slamming into Maxine's side with even more force. This time, the blow sent her staggering, her massive frame finally showing signs of wear.

"You're doing great, Hagon!" Amy called out, her voice full of encouragement. "Just a little more!"

Maxine's eyes blazed with fury. "You think you can take me down? I'm Maxine, the Little Giant! I'll crush you both!"

But Amy and Hagon didn't back down. They had fought too hard, trained too long to be beaten now. Together, they pressed the attack, each strike pushing Maxine further back.

Amy's whip danced through the air, striking with precision and speed. Hagon's warhammer crashed against Maxine's defenses, each blow shaking the ground. The two worked in perfect harmony, their teamwork a testament to their bond.

As the battle raged on, Maxine's strength began to falter. Sweat poured down her face, her breathing heavy. But still, she fought on, refusing to give in. Amy and Hagon, though exhausted, continued to press their advantage, refusing to let up.

The fight wasn't over yet, but one thing was clear—Amy and Hagon were more than a match for the Little Giant. They fought with everything they had, determined to protect Eryndor and their friends from the forces of Pandemonium.

As the sun began to set over the battlefield, the clash of titans continued, the outcome still uncertain.