As the colossal snake-like creature emerged from the waterhole, a desolate aura swept across the field, enveloping Nexus and the others in an unsettling presence. Their bodies tensed instinctively, eyes fixed on the massive python.
The snake's intense gaze locked onto the group, sending shivers down their spines. Nexus's body hummed with warning signals; his instincts heightened in anticipation of battle. His body craved energy, longing to feed, grow, and evolve.
The thrill of destruction coursed through his veins. His body evolved in battle, shedding unnecessary genes and improving his body. Making his entire body evolve towards a living weapon.
Its limits unknown and power... breathtaking.
The snake's unblinking eyes radiated an unnerving intensity, like bottomless pits of darkness, suffocating the atmosphere. An eerie silence fell, punctuated by lapping water and ragged breathing.
Ophis, the snake, spoke in a low, guttural rumble, its ancient language strangely intelligible to all.
"You have invaded my territory, outsiders."
Horvath attempted to respond, but Ophis silenced him with a menacing growl.
"Silence, human! You will face my wrath for trespassing."
Sadistic pleasure danced in its eyes, mocking Horvath's failed appeal.
Nexus turned to Horvath.
"Should we begin?"
Luna nodded grimly, readying their weapons for battle.
"We have no choice."
Horvath whispered, his voice mixed with uncertainty and unease.
"Its energy signature is off the charts. This being wields immense power. We might die if we make unnecessary battles before we leave the city."
Nexus urged Horvath, his voice mixed with savage battle intent and bloodlust unknowingly.
"We can't delay. Make a choice, quickly!"
He and Luna readied their weapons as Ophis's gaze lingered, ready to strike at a moment's notice if needed.
The air grew colder, thick with death and decay.
Ophis's presence poisoned the land itself.
Horvath remained shaken, uncertain of their chances against the predator.
Ophis's voice dripped with sadistic pleasure, taking pleasure in their torment.
"You will make exquisite additions to my collection. Your fear, pain, and essence will sustain me forever."
Its body tensed, coils shifting, eyes gleaming with hunger.
A menacing growl rattled from its throat.
Horvath knew they had to act swiftly or risk becoming Ophis's next victims.
The trio stood shoulder-to-shoulder, facing the colossal snake. Nexus gripped his sword, Luna her dagger, and Horvath his axe.
Readying their weapons for their clash against the monster before them.
The snake's three-story-tall body stood over them, its huge body casting a shadow over them, its jaws open wide. Rows of razor-sharp teeth gleamed in the fading light.
Horvath shouts at his teammates.
"Out flank it. Luna, try climbing onto it!! Nexus, strike its underbelly!!"
Luna and Nexus start to run towards it. Their speeds are increasing as they near Ophis.
Beginning the battle.
Luna charged left, dagger swinging at the vulnerable parts of the snake. Horvath mirrored her move on the right. Nexus darted forward, sword flashing.
The snake's tail whipped around, knocking Luna off balance. Horvath's axe bit deep into its scales, but the snake's sheer strength flung him back. Rocking his muscles.
Nexus struck repeatedly at the snake, Sword slicing through flesh.
The snake uses its body to coil around Nexus. Crushing it through brute force.
Nexus uses his other hand to pierce his sword into gaps in the snake's scale. making the snake scream in agony and hiss at Nexus. Swinging and throwing Nexus onto the hard ground.
Nexus is momentarily stunned due to the force at which he is thrown, rattling his brain.
Nexus regains his footing, now running in the snake's side, his knife plunging into the snake's body. Blood starts to flow from the wounds that slowly start to appear on the snake's body.
The snake's body flexed, tossing Nexus into the mud.
Luna goes near the snake, ready to strike when the snake drops its guard down. When suddenly she is picked up by the snake using its tail, now rising into the air.
Electricity starts to crackle around the snake's body, electrifying the air and shocking both Luna and Horvath. Screams sounding from their throats in agony.
The snake then throws Luna into the air, opening its mouth. Ready to swallow Luna. When Nexus throws a boulder into the snake's mouth, blocking it.
Saving Luna, who flips and lands on the ground safely. Alveit injured
Horvath's axe struck at the snake. Breaking its scales and huim being pushed into the ground.
When Nexus appears to pill him to regroup. Away from the snake.
The trio stumbled back, battered and exhausted. The snake's unblinking gaze fixed on them.
"We can't keep this up," Horvath panted.
Nexus nodded. "We need a new plan."
The snake's muscles tensed, preparing to strike.
Nexus and others take heavy breaths while hiding from Ophis. Thinking of plans which they can use to defeat Ophis. When Nexus speaks with excitement.
"Luna, climb the building and wait. Horvath, try to make that building fall on Ophis, and when he is stuck below, I will go under him and finish him."
Hearing Nexus explain his plan, both are stunned when Luna shouts in her voice.
"NO!! its dangerous. You can die while you attract attention."
To which Nexus replies
"We don't have any other plan."
Horvath nods slowly while nudging Luna. Who nods.
They get ready to once again face Ophis, this time with a plan.
Nexus runs in front of Ophis, his sword in hand. who upon seeing him, slithers over.
Luna and Horvath run towards an abandoned building present near the battle.
Horvath holds Luna in his arms, throwing her upwards, where she uses her dagger to climb onto the roof of the building.
While Horvath runs into the building near the pillars, ready to break them.
Nexus runs around quickly on the tree branches, jumping from tree to tree. increasing his speed, not allowing the snake time to see his figure, confusing it and disorienting it.
In the confusion of chasing Nexus, Ophis didn't sense the surroundings falling into the trap laid by them.
Nexus: Now!!
Hearing this, Luna shouts to Horvath,
Luna: Break it!!
Horvath slashes his massive axe at the pillars, making it fall onto the lower body of the snake.
Making it stand on its back and hissing on to the sky.
Giving Nexus the perfect chance to attack on its soft underbelly.
Nexus lunges into the air, using the fallen rubble of the building still falling from the air as stepping stones.
He lunges into the air and inserts his blade under the heck of the snake. using his weight as momentum to split the underbelly in half. Tearing it open, with gut and intestines falling from them.
Soaking Nexus in blood and making him excited, as his body starts to absorb the blood from the body of Ophis. His body going into overdrive to improve his genes and blacking out. Hearing Luna and Horvath's scream.
Horvath & Luna: Nexus.!!
[Meanwhile in a military base...]
Major Jenkins sits in a room with a person reporting him.
Person (1): No, information found until now, sir. We are thinking of sending another battalion for clues.
Jenkins waves his hands, making the person stop and promptly leave the room. Leaving Jenkins to think about the information he just received.
Jenkins (thinking): So, we have an unknown entity that has likely slaughtered a battalion of soldiers and may be hostile to humans. and we don't have any information about it. Haa... this is becoming a hassle. Just got promoted and still continue this shit.
Jenkins looks into the distance, thinking about a suitable response with a melancholy expression on his face. When he shakes his head, his face becomes resolute.
He picks up the landline, makes a call, and starts to say...
Jenkins: I grant permission. Send a Brigade. I allow the use of heavy firepower. Get me the results.
and proceeds to turn down the phone. Not giving the person on the other side time to reply.
Jenkins then turns around, looking into the distance. thinking..
Jenkins(thinking): Is it going to start again? once more...?
To be Continued!!!
Nexus stats:
Nexus: 1 evolution
Status: Evolving(2), unconscious.
Strength: LV2
Agility: LV5
Health: LV5
Mental: LV5
Abilities: instinct, advanced smell senses, swordsmanship.
Condition: In the process of evolving due to energy from Ophis. Unconscious.
Luna's stats
Luna: 1 evolution.
Status: injured, resting.
Strength: LV4
Agility: LV5
Health: LV3
Mental: LV5
Abilities: silent steps. Assassination.
Condition: strained muscle due to electricity, resting.
Horvath's stats
Horvath: alienation(1)
status: Injured.
Strength: LV5
Agility: LV3
Health: LV6
Mental: LV4
Abilities: axe art, shooting, tactical thinking.
Condition: unknown power polluting body and mind. Muscles out of control due to electricity. Resting.