As the hydra unleashed its deadly fury, Jaeden and the frogman sprang into action. The frogman expertly distracted the beast while Jaeden vaulted across its backs, slashing at its heads to keep it off balance. When Jaeden tossed the frogman the Titanoboa Short Sword, their teamwork intensified, and the hydra began to bleed. However, the creature's regeneration was alarming, prompting Jaeden to devise a plan to stop it.

Noticing the scalding thermal pools around them, Jaeden signaled for the frogman to help him lure the hydra toward the hazardous water. As the beast struggled against its injuries, Jaeden seized the opportunity to use a sturdy branch to pin the hydra's head, retrieving his Orichalcum sword. Together, they fought valiantly, but just as victory seemed near, the hydra transformed, merging its heads into a monstrous new form.

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Now faced with three heads and powerful elemental attacks, Jaeden realized they needed to exploit the flammable vapors in the air. Coordinating with the frogman, they maneuvered the hydra into position, igniting the gas with the beast's own fire breath. The resulting explosion engulfed the hydra, causing chaos and giving Jaeden a chance to survive. Yet, the aftermath left him battered and gasping amid the chaos of the swamp.