With the serpent's lifeless body lying on the ground, Jack's attention turned to Maot, who stood a few steps away. Jack's war-weary sword in his hand was damaged from the intense fight and was rendered ineffective for his next opponent. With a determined look in his eyes, Jack dropped the broken sword and clenched his fists.

Maot grinned, his eyes gleaming with malice. He had faced many enemies before, but Jack's unwavering determination sent shivers down his spine. The two fighters charged at each other without a word, their fists colliding with thunderous force.

The sound of bone meeting bone echoed through the air as Jack and Maot traded blow for blow. Each strike was fueled by years of pent-up anger and grief, as well as their stubborn desire to protect their loved ones. Their movements were swift and precise, showcasing their honed skills in martial arts.

Jack's fists were fueled by raw emotion and relentless determination. His punches danced in the air, delivering powerful blows to Maot's body. But Maot was no ordinary opponent. He possessed agility and strength equal to Jack's.

Maot countered Jack's attacks with calculated precision. His strikes were quick and calculated, targeting the vulnerable spots on Jack's body. It was a battle of speed against power, each fighter pushing their own limits.

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Iris held his breath, his heart pounding in his chest, watching the scene unfold. He knew he had to do something to turn the tide in Jack's favor. He signaled to the other sprites to use their wings.

With Iris's nod, Jack braced himself, and Iris's friends flapped their wings powerfully, propelling him towards Maot with incredible speed and force. The unexpected attack caught Maot off guard, allowing Jack to land a powerful punch straight to his jaw. The impact sent Maot reeling backward, his connection to reality momentarily shaken.

But Maot was not one to go down easily. With a whistle, he summoned his loyal bat companion, who swooped down from the sky and landed beside him. As the bat perched on Maot's shoulder, it became clear that he intended to make a hasty retreat.

Refusing to let Maot escape, Jack's eyes locked with Iris's, and without a word, they understood each other's intentions. Iris used his wings to propel Jack high into the air to catch up with the bat. Once Jack was high enough, he launched himself with all his might towards the airborne creature.

In the air, Jack and the bat collided, their bodies intertwining as they rolled through the sky. The creature swerved away from the impact, but Jack and Maot were locked in a grapple in the air.

The fight continued in freefall as Jack threw punches and kicks, while Maot retaliated with his claws and fists. The chaos below seemed distant as Jack focused all his energy on subduing Maot and preventing his escape.

Finally, their descent led them to crash into the roof of the car with a resounding thud.