Rhys nodded, gripping his sword tighter.
"Alright—let's end this!"
The Sea-Flare Serpent let out another ear-splitting hiss and slammed its tail down across the deck. Wood splintered. The ship lurched. Aqua squeaked and grabbed Rhys's sleeve.
Aria quickly cast a barrier over the group.
"Hold steady! I've got you!"
Sophia shouted from the side.
"It's targeting Rhys! Watch for another lunge!"
Caria grinned fiercely.
"Then let's make sure it regrets that!"
She dashed forward again, axes glowing faintly. She swung at the serpent's jaw, forcing it to rear up. The monster snapped its teeth in anger and aimed straight at her.
"Caria, move!" Rhys yelled.
She rolled aside just in time. The serpent's head shot forward, missing her by inches and slamming into the deck instead.
Rhys used the chance.
He ran up the creature's lowered neck, jumped, and slashed downward with Vertical Slash, leaving a glowing line of damage across its scales.
Puddle cheered.
