Without warning, a burst of magical light sprang from Luminara's hands, racing towards Marshmallow at incredible speed. Marshmallow, with a mix of surprise and survival instinct, promptly raised the Titan Hammer, using its cumbersome meteorite fragment to deflect the attack. The beam of light was deflected by the weapon, generating a shockwave that vibrated the air around them.

"What the hell?!" Marshmallow exclaimed with his heart pounding. Luminara was so aggressive. It was as if a storm had shaken the tranquility of her persona. She didn’t leave any time for Marshmallow to recover and with graceful and precise movements, she began to launch a series of fast and powerful magical light bolts like the previous one.

Marshmallow, realizing there was no time to be surprised, focused on the fight. He firmly grasped the Titan Hammer with both hands and began to deflect each of the magical bolts hurled at him by Luminara. Sometimes he was forced to dodge.

"Damn, it’s like fighting against bolts of lightning!" he commented while dodging another luminous attack. With every dodge, every block, Marshmallow began to feel a deeper connection with the Titan Hammer. It was an extension of his body, a partner in this unexpected and ruthless duel. His confidence grew with each movement, finding a balance between using the hammer for defense and preparing to strike back.

The queen of the satyrs, with a grace that defied understanding, manipulated light and nature's magic to launch increasingly complex and unpredictable attacks. Meanwhile, Marshmallow was learning to read Luminara's movements. Each of her steps, each gesture of her hands, became a clue that anticipated the next attack. With the Titan Hammer in hand, he began to feel it less as a burden and more as an extension of his being. He used it not only to block and defend but also to find the right timing to get closer. Soon, he would be able to counterattack.

Luminara, with a smile that betrayed a mix of admiration and challenge, did not slow down her pace. "Well done, Marshmallow," she said calmly but energetically. "But let's see how you react to this!"

With a double clap of her hands, Luminara raised a series of luminous spheres that moved randomly, changing direction and speed unpredictably. With a blink, as if it were a command, they all hurtled powerfully against the Player. Marshmallow, at that moment, found himself in difficulty.

And now what the hell do I do?

Marshmallow had a fraction of a second to decide. He went all in. With a shout of defiance, he struck the ground with the Titan Hammer, generating a shockwave that momentarily interrupted Luminara's flow of magic.

In the end, this hammer thunders when it hits something, right? At least that's what the description said.

The Goat Horse, from a corner of the room, watched with wide eyes. "This is incredible!" he exclaimed, his tone a mixture of awe and disbelief. "I never thought I'd see something like this."

Luminara, with a flash in her eyes, responded with an even more powerful attack, a cascade of light that seemed to want to engulf Marshmallow. But he, with a cry of determination, lunged into the epicenter of the attack, pushing forward with a strike of the Titan Hammer, nullifying Luminara's blow.

"Why are you doing this, Luminara?" Marshmallow shouted as he gasped for breath. "What are you trying to prove?"

Luminara, with a twisted smile, replied as she launched another spell. "You want to face the Grimgoat, don't you? This is your trial by fire, Marshmallow. Only through a tough test can you prove you're ready."

Marshmallow, panting heavily, parried another attack. "But why fight against me? I am not your enemy!"

Luminara, with eyes shining with extraordinary intensity, replied as she moved gracefully. "My heart is torn, Marshmallow. On one hand, the duty to my kingdom; on the other, the bond with my lost husband. I must ensure that whoever faces the Grimgoat does it for the right reasons. If I am to lose my husband, I want to ensure that he will die at the hands of a being worthy of my respect."

The Goat Horse, from the sidelines, intervened. "Hey, Marshmallow, don't get distracted by the talk! Focus on the fight!"

Marshmallow, heeding the Goat Horse's advice, focused his attention on the fight, but Luminara's words had ignited in him a fire of curiosity and compassion. "So this is also your way of seeking redemption for him?" he asked, parrying another blow.

Luminara, for a moment, seemed to hesitate. "Perhaps... perhaps it is also that. But do not forget, Marshmallow, that every trial you face brings you closer to becoming the hero this world needs."

"I..." Marshmallow slammed the Titan Hammer onto the ground so powerfully it shook the earth.

"I JUST WANT TO SURVIVE!"

For an instant, the battle halted. Marshmallow’s strike had created a moment of trance, a pause in the combat between the two fighters.

"Is that your will to survive in the Survivor Game, Marshmallow?"

"What? You know about the Survivor Game?" Marshmallow responded.

The queen remained silent, not answering. But she scrutinized him more closely as if trying to analyze his soul. Then, in an instant, her face darkened tremendously, showing a dark expressiveness she had never displayed before. The queen of light seemed to transform into the queen of darkness. She attacked more violently.

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"Never never never never never never! Never will you be able to kill the Grimgoat! Aelondir, my king, made me the woman I am. No, I don’t want, I don’t want, I don’t want!"

The queen's face began to redden, and a tear fell from her eyes. Meanwhile, the Goat Horse watched from the side. He couldn’t directly intervene against Luminara, his queen, but his spirit could not be suppressed. In his heart, he was rooting for Marshmallow.

Marshmallow began to feel pity for the queen. She was outraged, and even though she was a powerful cluster of pixels, in his eyes, she was far more human than many people he knew. He was now in full harmony with the Titan Hammer, moving with a confidence and strength he had never experienced before. Each strike of the hammer became heavier, and more decisive, as he learned to exploit the weight and power of the weapon.

Luminara, for her part, increased the intensity of her attacks, creating true whirlwinds of light and energy that seemed to want to swallow everything they encountered. The hall was lit up with flashes and glares, with Marshmallow dancing amidst this luminous chaos, parrying and counterattacking at an ever-increasing pace.

"DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE!" Luminara shouted. Her face had completely darkened, and veins were swollen all over her face from the effort she was making. She launched a series of luminous spheres that exploded upon contact, creating a shower of light around him.

Marshmallow responded with a shout of defiance, lifting the Titan Hammer and rotating on himself to create a barrier of force that repelled Luminara’s attacks. With a roar, he slammed the hammer down onto the ground, generating a shockwave that shook the foundations of the hall.

The Goat Horse, from the sidelines, was a mix of anxiety and admiration. "Go Marshmallow! Show her what you can do!"

Then Luminara concentrated all her energy into a single, powerful spell. The light she emitted seemed almost supernatural as if she was drawing from a force greater than herself.

Marshmallow, realizing it was a do-or-die moment, gathered every bit of strength, channeling it into the Titan Hammer. With a cry that seemed to come from the depths of his soul, he lunged at Luminara with the hammer raised high, ready for a strike to decide the outcome of the entire fight.

Luminara, with a look that mixed respect and determination, waited for the attack. The moment that followed seemed frozen in time, a perfect instant of tension and anticipation before the final clash.

As the Titan Hammer was about to strike, Luminara, with surprising speed, moved aside, narrowly avoiding Marshmallow’s devastating attack. The hammer slammed into the ground, causing a shockwave that made the hall tremble but missed the target.

At that moment, with a sudden calm, Luminara raised her hand, and the magical energy that had surrounded her began to fade. "Enough," she said with a firm voice, no longer charged with aggression. "You have passed the test, Marshmallow."

Marshmallow, still in a combat stance, slowly lowered the hammer, looking at Luminara with eyes full of surprise and confusion. "What... what do you mean?"

Luminara approached him and her face was now serene. Completely regal, just as they had first met her. The internal storm seemed to have subsided. "This battle was not only to test your strength but also to teach you the importance of mastering your new weapon. I did everything to keep you at a distance with my magical attacks, but I failed. If the fight had continued, you would have certainly defeated me.” She sighed. “You needed to understand what it means to control such a powerful and heavy weapon. And you have proven yourself worthy."

The Goat Horse, who had been silently observing until then, approached, still incredulous. "So all this was... a test?"

"Yes," Luminara replied with a smile. "And one you have passed with honor, Marshmallow. Now you are truly ready to face the Grimgoat."

Marshmallow, still holding the Titan Hammer, felt a mix of relief and realization. He had learned something valuable in that fight that went beyond physical strength.

Luminara placed a hand on Marshmallow's shoulder. "Go now, with my blessing. The forest needs a new spark, and I sense that you can give it. You have proven to be more than just a Player in this game. You are a true warrior."

After the conclusion of the fight, Marshmallow and the Goat Horse remained silent for a moment in the hall, now pervaded by an unexpected quiet. Marshmallow, still gripping the Titan Hammer, reflected on what had just happened.

"I never thought that a fight with her, the queen, could teach me so much," Marshmallow said with a tone revealing a new depth of understanding. "It's not just about physical strength, but understanding and controlling the power in my hands."

The Goat Horse, who had been a passive observer until then, nodded with an expression of respect. "You have proven yourself worthy. I am impressed, my friend."

Marshmallow, with a satisfied yet thoughtful smile, looked at the Titan Hammer. "This hammer... it's more than a weapon. It's like a symbol of what I can do. Just being able to wield it fills me with determination."

As the conversation continued, both prepared mentally for the next phase of their journey. It was clear that the challenge of the Grimgoat would be the biggest obstacle they would have to overcome.

"Now that I know what I'm capable of, I feel like I can face anything," Marshmallow said, looking at the Goat Horse with determination. "Defeating the Grimgoat won't be easy, but now I have something more to rely on."

The Goat Horse, with a mischievous grin, replied: "And I'll be here, by your side. You've become quite good with that hammer, but remember you still need my magnificent support!"

Queen Luminara raised her hand, and behind her, a white and magical portal opened. “Go, my brave ones. This portal will take you back to the surface. You are ready to face my husband. Please, save the forest.” And watching them prepare to cross the portal, she showed an emotion she had not revealed until that moment. Her face, usually serene and composed, softened into an expression of deep hope mixed with hidden pain.

"Marshmallow, Goat Horse," Luminara said with a voice that trembled slightly, revealing her humanity beneath the regal mask. "I entrust you with a part of my heart on this mission. Facing the Grimgoat is not just an act of courage, but also a step towards healing the wounds afflicting our land and my spirit. You carry hope. The hope that one day, light may return to shine in this forest darkened by the Miasma and in my heart."

Marshmallow, moved by Luminara's words, felt a wave of empathy for the queen of the satyrs. "We will do our best, Queen Luminara. Not just to defeat the Grimgoat, but to help heal these lands," he said with a decisive tone.

The Goat Horse, usually joking and irreverent, became serious and nodded with respect. "Your trust in us will not be misplaced."

Luminara smiled, a smile that carried both sadness and gratitude. "Thank you," she said, maintaining her recurring regality. "Now go, and may the light guide your path."

With a deeper bond to the cause they were about to face, Marshmallow and the Goat Horse stepped through the portal, ready to face their destiny and bring a spark of hope to a world enveloped in darkness.