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Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Achilles's heels

While fighting, David spotted a weak spot, more like his Achilles heel. It was a small, pulsating mass on the creature's underbelly, hidden beneath layers of thick scales. Thinking about this discovery, it seemed that victory was within their grasp, but it wouldn't be an easy one. As David was still thinking of possible ways to exploit this weakness, the creature saw this as a chance to take him down. The worm-like creature lunged forward, its sharp teeth gleaming over the already dark sight.

David, still lost in his thought, was caught off guard by the sudden attempted attack but was saved by Arthur, who swiftly stepped in, using his sword to deflect the creature's lunge. The clash of metal against scales echoed through the air, sending Arthur flying towards the opposite side of the battlefield: the infirmary, the place Lily and Emily are supposed to be hiding. He managed to regain his balance, take a quick look around the hospital, and see their faces. Relieved to see Lily and Emily unharmed, Arthur quickly formulated a plan to protect them from the creature. With determination in his eyes, he prepared himself for another round of battle, knowing that he must keep his loved ones safe at all costs.

Soon after, a huge boom with a loud scream was heard all around the base, coming from the monster, crashing to the floor in defeat. Arthur rushed towards Lily and Emily, guiding them to a safer location within the infirmary. As they huddled together, he whispered words of reassurance and comfort, ready to face whatever challenges may come their way.

After the monster fell, everyone became joyous but confused at the same time. They couldn't believe that the creature had been defeated so easily, but they were grateful for Arthur's bravery and David's quick thinking. The sense of relief was palpable as they waited for the next steps to ensure their safety and security in the aftermath of the battle, until they saw an omnipresent figure walking towards the base, using the monster as a platform. The figure's imposing presence sent shivers down their spines, and they quickly realized that their victory may have been short-lived. As the figure approached, their sense of security was once again threatened, and they braced themselves for whatever new challenge lay ahead.

This figure turns out to be the leader of the base, Charlie, a jolly person with an omnious aura, making him feared, respected, and loved. Despite his intimidating appearance, Charlies greeted them warmly and commended their bravery in battle. The soldiers soon realized that his presence brought a sense of reassurance and guidance rather than fear.

Meanwhile, a cleaning squad was sent to start cleaning the base in preparation for a huge banquet for their victory. Within a matter of hours, the base was looking as good as new, surprising Lily, which made her wonder if they had superpowers and why she hadn't seen any. As the banquet preparations continued, Lily observed the cleaning squad working efficiently and wondered if there was more to them than met the eye. She couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something extraordinary about Charlie and his team.