Meanwhile, Norman and his group reached the massive door that marked their destination. He glanced at his weary comrades and said,

"Stay here and catch your breath. Only Ethan's team will follow me inside."

"Yes, sir."

Norman pushed the door open and stepped in, accompanied by Leo, Mia and Dagger. A robotic voice greeted them.

"Well, well, well. You finally made it." Madon said.

"Where is Mark?" Norman demanded.

"Why don't you see for yourself?" Madon showed a screen to Norman, where Mark lay unconscious on a bed, hooked to various machines.

"How dare you!" Norman roared, his rage boiling over at the sight of his son.

"Let him go, now!" Leo shouted.

"Not so fast. You have to get past me first."

Madon said as he transformed the floor around him into a giant spider-like robot, with him as the central control.

He launched his attack on Norman, swinging one of his legs at him. Norman parried the blow with his heavy sword, which he ignited with a fiery aura.

Norman, his sword burning with fierce heat, kept hacking at the colossal metal beast, aiming for each weak spot with accuracy. The fire sparked and hissed as it met the robot's sturdy shell, scorching it on contact. But no matter how hard he hit, the robot remained steadfast, its steel frame resisting his onslaught.

Leo and Dagger, in sync with each other, moved swiftly, striking at the vulnerable points. Leo, quick and agile, circled around the behemoth, his actions precise and fast. He unleashed his charged attacks at the damaged joints, seizing every chance to deal damage.

Dagger, meanwhile, sped up his pace, darting like a flash, hitting with pinpoint accuracy. His attacks were like bolts of lightning, each one aimed at vital spots, helping to destabilize the massive machine.

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Mia, positioned strategically, focused her energies on supporting the team. Her buffs boosted the speed and strength of Leo and Dagger, making their strikes more effective, enhancing their coordinated assault.

Madon, controlling the metallic behemoth, retaliated with calculated fury. The robot's limbs shot out, firing energy beams, forcing Leo to dodge with acrobatic skill. As Leo narrowly escaped, Dagger swooped in, his agility saving his teammate from the looming danger.

"Thank you." Leo said.

"Be careful brat." Dagger reprimanded him.

They charged again towards Madon. But the robot swept them aside with one of his legs and rushed towards Mia. He struck Mia with his leg, leaving a trail of blood behind.

"Wow, you are really tough." Madon said as he looked at Norman, who had taken a blow to his stomach to protect Mia.

"Sir...are you okay?" Mia asked.

"I'm fine. Don't worry." Norman said confidently, hiding his pain.

"Hehehe.....this is so much fun." Madon said before unleashing his barrage on them again.

The battle raged on, the clash between fire and steel echoing through the chamber. Norman's flames grew brighter, creating fiery shields to protect his allies.

Leo, clenching his teeth against the relentless assault, stood his ground, resolved to defend his comrades at any cost. Mia's healing spells, though strained, offered brief moments of relief, restoring her allies as best she could amidst the chaos.

Dagger continued his elusive dance around the robot, striking with swift and precise attacks, each one aimed to weaken the mechanical titan.

As the struggle continued, signs of fatigue showed among the group. Norman's flames flickered occasionally, Leo's once firm defenses faltered, Mia's spells became erratic, and Dagger's movements slowed down.

"Damn, we can't win like this." Dagger said in frustration.

"Stay focused!" Norman said, trying to encourage them, but he knew they had to change the plan quickly.

"Sir, how long can you hold him off?" Leo asked.

"Why? Do you have a plan?" Norman asked.

"Yes." Leo said confidently.

"Good." Norman said as he gathered the fiery aura around him.

"Mia, channel all your magic power into boosting my strength." Leo said.

"Okay." Mia quickly began casting her buffs.

"What are you up to?" Dagger asked with a worried tone.

"Don't worry, we'll get the boss back." Leo said as they all quickly got into their roles.

Norman stood firm, his sword blazing with intense flames as he faced the colossal robotic menace. With a determined gaze, he confronted Madon, drawing the attention away from Leo and buying precious time for his Leo's final strike.

The air crackled with intense energy as Norman clashed with the behemoth, his movements fluid yet forceful. Each strike aimed to delay Madon's advance, giving Leo the opportunity to prepare for his ultimate skill.

Madon, realizing Leo's intent, attempted to maneuver towards him, but Norman stood as an immovable barrier, diverting the robot's attention with his fiery assaults.

Leo, meanwhile, focused intensely, harnessing Mia's enhanced magical energies to boost his strength for the impending decisive strike. As Norman engaged Madon in a fierce duel, Leo sharpened his resolve, waiting for the right moment.

"Leo, now!" Norman shouted, seizing the moment as Leo dashed forward, his shield pointed at the robot's chest. With a surge of amplified strength powered by Mia's concentrated magic, Leo drove the shield forward with all his force, aiming for the robot's weak point.

The shield pierced the metallic surface, causing a blast of sparks and energy to erupt from the impact. The room shook as Leo's strike landed, making the behemoth shiver and Madon recoil in shock and pain.

As the dust cleared, the robot stumbled, its movements faltering. Norman, seizing the opportunity, unleashed a scorching final assault, delivering a powerful blow to the weakened joints of the robotic monster.

With a thunderous roar, the robot crashed to the ground in a shower of sparks and metallic moans, Madon also couldn't escape and turned to lifeless corpse.

"Where's Leo?" Mia asked as she looked at the fallen robot.

"Don't worry. He's okay." Dagger said as he emerged from behind the robot carrying an unconscious Leo in his arms.

"Ethan has found good teammates." Norman murmured to himself as he looked at the three.

He felt proud as he looked at his son's teammates' bravery and coordination.