As much as the fight between Gunther and Drake was brutal and all over the place, it was hard to follow for Blake and Nana.
However, the other part of the beach side had Elena facing off against Reggie and Randal.
Elena had already drawn out two flame swords. Being from the Shelly household, much like Rose and lord Marlowe, she had also mastered the fire ability and was ready to put it to use.
But Reggie and Randal already knew this would be the case and were prepared to give her a hard time in order to protect Blake, this time, without fail.
Elena observed Reggie and Gunther with a mixture of admiration and disdain as they wielded their shadow swords with precision and finesse. The way they manipulated the darkness to create deadly weapons was a testament to their mastery of the long-lost shadow abilities.
"Impressive," Elena remarked, her voice laced with begrudging respect. "It seems the legends were true after all. The last remnants of the shadow ability users still exist."
Reggie and Gunther exchanged a glance, a silent acknowledgment of the rare praise from their formidable opponent. Despite their grudging admiration for Elena's skills, they remained steadfast in their resolve to stop her and protect their legacy.
Elena's lips curled into a mocking smirk as she continued, her tone dripping with condescension. "But make no mistake, boys. Your prowess with shadows will be your downfall. You may have honed your abilities, but you will soon regret facing the one who will extinguish the last flicker of shadow from this world."
Reggie and Gunther bristled at her taunting words, their determination burning even brighter in the face of her challenge.
Elena all of a sudden charged forward, her flaming sword held aloft, the air around her seemed to sizzle and distort with intense heat. With a powerful swing, she unleashed a slash through the air, creating a shockwave that rippled outward, sending sand and debris flying in all directions. The very air seemed to toast in the wake of her fiery attack.
But Elena was not one to stay down for long. With a fierce determination burning in her eyes, she pushed herself to her feet, ready to face Reggie and Randal head-on. Despite the odds stacked against her, she refused to yield, her resolve unshaken even in the face of overwhelming opposition.
Elena's rage burned hotter than ever as she unleashed another wave of searing heat, superheating the air around her to a blistering degree. Flames danced and flickered in the air, leaving behind a trail of burning embers that lingered like smoldering remnants of her fury.
The intense heat made it nearly impossible for Reggie and Randal to get near her or mount any sort of attack like before. Elena's retaliation had rendered their shadow abilities useless, leaving them vulnerable and exposed to her relentless onslaught.
With a primal roar, Elena charged forward, her flaming sword slashing through the air with deadly precision. Multiple slashes of flames shot forth from the blade, creating a wall of fire that seemed to engulf everything in its path.
Reggie and Randal, quick to react, utilized their shadow abilities to disappear out of range, but even then, they could feel the scorching heat bearing down on them from all sides. Elena's power was unlike anything they had ever faced before, and her newfound speed made her a formidable opponent, even as they attempted to evade her attacks.
As they danced around her, dodging and weaving through the flames, Reggie and Randal knew they couldn't keep this up for long. The intense heat radiating from Elena threatened to engulf the entire island, putting not only themselves but also Blake and Nana at risk.
With grim determination, Reggie and Randal exchanged a glance, a silent understanding passing between them. If they were to stand any chance against Elena, they would need to fight fire with fire.
Elena swung her flaming sword with hysterical laughter, the flames dancing and crackling with each frenzied motion. Reggie and Randal darted in and out of her reach, their shadowy forms flickering and weaving through the air as they struggled to mount any offense of their own.
"You two are nothing but pests!" Elena's laughter echoed across the battlefield, her eyes blazing with madness. "No matter how you scurry and hide, you can never escape me!"
Reggie and Randal exchanged a grim glance, their determination unwavering even in the face of Elena's manic onslaught. But her next words sent a chill down their spines, freezing them in their tracks.