Mors was on it in an instant, meeting the creature's attack with his own strength.
His sword clashed against the leader's, sparks flying as the force of the strike pushed them both back.
But the leader wasn't done, it twisted mid-air and slashed at Mors, narrowly missing his chest.
Athena didn't hesitate. She rushed forward, using the momentary distraction to her advantage.
With a battle cry, she drove Arthivian deep into the leader's side, her sword glowing with dark energy as it pierced through the creature's flesh.
The leader let out a chilling scream, the force of the blow sending it spiraling into the ground. But it wasn't defeated yet.
With a final, defiant roar, the creature's body shimmered, and before Athena could react, it exploded into a cloud of black smoke, vanishing from sight.
Silence fell over the battlefield, the echo of the creature's scream lingering in the air. Athena and Mors stood tense, their eyes scanning the area for any signs of movement.
