Lysander hurtled through the night sky, the wind blowing at him as he charged toward the giant beast. The blue light emanating from his staff carved a path through the darkness. The massive creature form was grotesque and writhing with dark energy as it towered over the battlefield.
As he drew closer, Lysander's heart pounded in his chest. He could feel the oppressiveness of the creature's dark aura pressing down on him. But there was no turning back.
The giant beast's glowing yellow eyes followed his approach, narrowing with cold intelligence as it recognized him and the threat he pose. It let out a low, rumbling growl. Lysander tightened his grip on the staff, bracing himself for the inevitable clash.
Suddenly, the beast's movements shifted. Lysander's eyes widened as he saw its enormous jaws part revealing rows of jagged teeth. Deep within its throat an unnatural swirling energy began to gather - black and purple, coalescing into a pulsing orb.
Lysander's heart skipped a beat. He recognized the danger immediately. The orb crackled with dark tendrils of lightning and he could feel the air around him begin to warp under its influence. Time seemed to slow as he realized what was about to happen.
"No... it's too fast!"
Lysander's mind raced as he watched the orb swell at terrible speed. He willed his body to move but he knew it was too late. The beast's preparation was complete and with a deafening roar, it unleashed the orb.
BWOSSSHH!!!
The black and purple sphere shot from the beast's mouth with terrifying speed, tearing through the sky. Lysander barely had time to react. The speed of the attack left him no room to maneuver. Lysander immediately he brought his staff up, summoning his Magic to form a protective barrier.
BOOM!
The orb struck his shield with a force that shook Lysander. The impact was big and strong. The barrier of light around him flickered violently, but he was sure he can hold it.
BOOM!
Lysander's eyebrow furrowd in surprise as he witnessed the beast's defense. The shield held strong against his attackm, absorbing the brunt of the lightning's fury.
For a moment, the sky was lit up with the intense glow of the clash, the lightning crackling angrily against the dark energy. Lysander realized that the beast had not only withstood his assault but had actively countered it.
This was no mindless monster that usually only driven purely by instinct. The creature before him possessed intelligence and the ability to wield Magic just as he did. It was a chilling thought, one that sent a shiver down his spine.
The giant beast's yellow eyes glowed with a fierce, predatory light as it lowered its shield, its gaze locking onto Lysander. There was something in those eyes. Like a cold, calculating awareness. This will not be an easy fight.
Suddeny, with a roar the giant beast reached down and claws digging into the earth. Lysander's eyes widened in shock as he watched the creature effortlessly rip a towering tree from the ground. The beast then hefted the tree into the air.
Then, the beast hurled the tree at him with incredible speed. The tree became a deadly projectile, hurtling through the air like a giant spea.
Lysander's instincts took over, his grip tightening on his staff as he summoned his Magic. The air around him buzzed with electricity as he unleashed a bolt of lightning again. The lightning shot forward and striking the tree dead-on. In an instant, it splintered the trunk and sending shards of wood flying in all directions.
But even as the tree was destroyed, Lysander's sense of danger only intensified. His eyes darted back to the beast, and his heart nearly stopped. The giant beast was already upon him.
In the brief moment it took Lysander to destroy the tree, the beast had closed the distance between them with an astonishing leap. Its massive form soared through the air, casting a shadow over Lysander as it bore down on him with terrifying speed.
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