The Tide Serpent let out a deafening roar as Sein's fist connected with its underbelly. The impact sent shockwaves rippling through its massive body, and for the first time, the creature's movements became erratic, wild. Its obsidian scales gleamed with a faint, pulsing light as it thrashed violently, its tail carving deep furrows into the rocky island surface.
Sein landed in a crouch, flames still flickering around her fists. "That got its attention."
The serpent's head snapped toward her, its eyes blazing with fury. It lunged, faster than before, its jaws snapping shut inches from her face. She rolled to the side, flames trailing behind her, and drove her elbow into its snout as she came up.
"Tch! It's faster now!"
Andrey's voice cut through the chaos, calm but urgent. "Sein, it's enraged—its movements are more aggressive, but also more predictable. Use that to your advantage."
Sein's grin was sharp, fierce. "I was hoping you'd say that."
