Samuel and Helydia remained hidden in the shadows, their thoughts intertwined as they watched the infernal bear devour its prey in the center of the vast cave. The raspy breath of the creature echoed in the heavy air, while spirals of black smoke escaped from its nostrils. The atmosphere was oppressive, but Samuel, a former general, had no intention of being intimidated. His mind was already calculating the options.
"Here is the plan," he thought. "Use your webs to immobilize him." When he is slowed down enough, I will confront him head-on. "But stay away, use your 'piercing scream' skill to weaken it."
Helydia acquiesced in silence, her eyes piercing the darkness. Discreetly, she began to weave thick webs between the columns of the cave. Its agile paws wove a network of traps around the bear, ready to close in on it at the opportune moment. Samuel, for his part, adjusted the rusty sword he had found on one of the skeletons. Although its condition left much to be desired, the weapon proved functional in her expert hands. He also secured the small carved spider leg around his neck, making sure it stayed in place to maintain the connection with Helydia while keeping his hands free for combat.
The bear, finishing its meal, slowly raised its head, its fiery eyes sweeping the cave in search of new targets. He sensed their presence before seeing them, his low growl making the ground tremble beneath their feet.
"Now!" Samuel commanded with his mind.
Helydia, hidden in the shadows, let out a "shrill cry." The sound echoed throughout the cave, so powerful that chunks of stone fell from the walls. Yet, the infernal bear that was supposed to be disoriented did not budge. His fiery eyes did not waver, and he showed no signs of distress.
"Damn, he is insensitive to the scream!" thought Helydia, alarmed.
Samuel frowned, but did not let surprise paralyze him. "Well, let's improvise." "Focus on the canvases."
The bear began to move, slowly at first, but with an unyielding heaviness. He was heading straight towards them. Helydia accelerated her weaving, producing denser and more resilient fabrics, trying to hinder it. Soon, the bear got tangled in one of the webs, slowing down slightly. However, its sharp claws tore through the wires with an unsettling ease.
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Samuel, using "Awakened Speed," launched into the attack. His movements were fluid, quick, almost invisible. He circled around the creature, looking for an opening. Every time the bear tried to crush him with a massive paw, Samuel dodged with pinpoint precision.
When the opportunity arose, he knocked. The rusty sword struck down with all the force of "Muscle Reinforcement," hitting the bony shell along the bear's spine. A sinister crack echoed. The beast growled, swaying slightly from the impact, but it was not defeated.
"It weakened him, but it's not enough," thought Samuel. He cast a glance at Helydia. "I am going to wear him out." "Continue to slow down your movements."
Helydia obeyed, throwing more webs over the bear to hinder its paws. With each movement of the creature, new webs unfurled, forcing it to struggle against invisible ties. Samuel, for his part, intensified his attacks. He struck repeatedly, targeting the vulnerable areas of the bear's body. Although the sword was dull, the power of his strikes made up for the wear of the weapon.
The bear, despite its size and strength, showed signs of fatigue. Each step became slower, each grunt weaker. Finally, in a final act of brutality, Samuel dodged a claw strike by rolling on the ground and leaped with lightning speed to plunge his sword into the beast's neck. The steel penetrated deeply, finally finding an opening in the bear's natural armor.
The creature staggered one last time before collapsing heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust throughout the cave. Samuel stepped back, his breathing controlled yet intense, observing the corpse of the hellish bear lying at his feet.
"It's over," he thought towards Helydia.
She transformed back into her human form, catching her breath after the intensity of the battle. "Impressive," she replied, a slight smile on her lips. "We make a good team."
Samuel wiped the blade of his sword on the bear's fur. "Well, now, wait for me outside." "I have one last thing to do."
Helydia, although intrigued by this request, obeyed without asking any questions. She straightened up and stepped out of the cave with a light step, leaving Samuel alone with the imposing carcass of the infernal bear.