"Really?" Vivian's face immediately lit up, and a wide smile appeared on her face, a mix of relief and excitement.
"Yes. But make sure not to underestimate the enemy. He's weakened, but he's still a level 4 mutant beast. Got it?"
"Understood."
"Very well. Go to Daira to receive a new buff and take another dose of the Cocktail. I'll authorize Zara to increase the power and lethality of the attacks as well. Wait for my orders to begin."
As soon as the communication ended, Vivian wasted no time. She took off at a run, her feet pounding the ground as she ran toward the hiding place where Daira was positioned. Each step brought her closer to the decisive moment, and the anticipation of the final confrontation made her heart race.
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"Zara?"
Gregory's voice sounded through her communicator at the exact moment she maintained control of the water pillar, pressing the Aligodon against the ground. The attack was at its peak, the creature being crushed with increasing force. Even hearing the call, Zara did not lose focus—she knew that any mistake at that moment could give the monster a chance to recover.
"One moment, sir..." She answered, her voice full of effort. With a precise movement, she increased the speed of the pressure, ending the attack earlier than usual. The Aligodon was already on the verge of collapse, so there was no need to prolong it any longer. Only after that did she begin to retreat slowly, releasing some of the tension that held her body.
"Zara listening, sir."
"How are you? Are your reserves okay? Are your Estronitus levels still under control? Do you need anything?"
Gregory was direct, but his tone betrayed a slight concern.
"My reserves are half full, but my resistance is still high." She took a deep breath. "As for the Estronitus... they're a little above normal, but nothing to worry about."
"Understood. We're wrapping up. Vivian is already preparing to use lethal force, and you have authorization as well, but conserve energy. The elimination is her job. Save yourself for a better recovery later. Got it?"
"Yes, sir."
"Good. You can use the water threads without restriction. I'll let you know when Vivian is ready to take over."
Zara hesitated for a moment before asking, her voice trailing off.
"Sir... Can I ask you a question?"
"Of course."
She bit her lip. "Is Rebecca okay? Is she with you?"
The silence that followed was short but charged.
"Yes, she is." Gregory replied, his voice more vague than usual.
Zara sighed. "Hmm... So, I believe her Estronitus levels are too high, sir. And Rebecca..." She hesitated before continuing. "She has a very low resistance to her own instincts. Be careful."
Gregory let out a short laugh. "Heh, that explains a lot. Uhhgg"
Suddenly, Gregory let out an unnatural groan...
"Sir, what's wrong?" Zara asked worriedly.
"Hahaha, nothing. I'm just training Rebecca a little in motor coordination, but she's worse than I imagined. Every now and then she makes a mistake and ends up hurting me... Umngh"
"Is everything really okay, Sir? What kind of training is this?"
"It's a new training, Zara... Also, I appreciate your concern and know that I'll keep an eye on Rebecca so she doesn't cause any problems. I'll stay close to her to notice any strange signs..."
"The Neutritus capsules are in her vest, in case you need them."
"Don't worry about it. Leave Rebecca with me and focus on your task, okay?" He said, his voice taking on a softer, almost comforting tone.
Zara smiled, a little relieved. "Deal."
"I'm hanging up."
As soon as the communication ended, Zara turned her attention back to the battlefield. The Aligodon was crawling out of the pit formed by the pillar of water, its movements slow and unsteady.
The creature was unrecognizable.
Blood dripped from every part of its body, staining the soaked ground. Scales had been torn off, exposing raw flesh and open wounds. Burns covered its skin, some areas completely charred. Its tail was broken and grotesquely twisted, two legs useless, almost half of its teeth knocked out, and blood was pouring from its mouth as it tried to breathe.
Zara felt a flash of pity.
But she crushed it without hesitation.
It was her or him.
Her gaze turned cold as she assumed her attack stance. She took a deep breath and began to move, her steps fluid as a dance. Around her, spheres of water began to form, floating in the air.
Nine drops, each the size of a soccer ball.
At first, they looked like ordinary water, but when Zara performed a new movement, the bubbles began to vibrate. Their liquid bodies compressed violently, reducing themselves to the size of golf balls. The pressure built up inside them was monstrous.
Then, she fired the first shot.
ZUMMMM!
The water was ejected through an opening as thin as a strand of hair, moving at an absurd speed. The projectile broke the sound barrier instantly, reaching Mach 2 at the moment of firing.
BOOM!
The impact was brutal. The jet of water pierced the Aligodon's body and came out the other side, leaving a clean hole before the creature's muscles could react and try to close the wound.
Without giving the monster time to react, Zara fired the second one.
ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM!
She didn't stop.
The shots continued, piercing the creature's flesh without mercy.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The boom of the shots echoed across the battlefield, the deafening noise making Zara's ears throb. But she didn't retreat until she had used up all nine water bullets.
GRRRRWWWWAAAAHHHHH!!
The Aligodon's scream was a mix of agony and despair. It no longer had the strength to fight back, but the pain was intense enough to make it writhe uncontrollably.
But it had no rest.
ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM! ZUMMMM!
The execution continued.
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"Daira? Are you listening?"
Gregory's voice echoed through the communicator, interrupting the silence of the hiding place where Daira was resting. She was sitting in a meditation position, her eyes closed, trying to recover some energy after using a lot of energy for her last task.
Despite the interruption, she did not open her eyes, responding calmly: "You can speak, Vivian."
"Has Vivian left there yet? Did she take the cocktail?" Gregory asked, his voice firm, but with a slight urgency behind it.
"Yes, she took it before receiving my maximum buff, just as you instructed," Daira replied quickly, but Gregory's unusual tone made her frown. Something was off. "Why are you contacting me and not her? Did something happen?"
There was a brief pause on the other end of the line, as if Gregory was choosing his words carefully. "No, no… I just wanted to make sure. But since you brought it up… Can you come over here? I'll need your help…" His voice wavered at the end, carrying a hesitation that Daira wasn't used to hearing.
She didn't hesitate. "I'm on my way."
Daira jumped to her feet, abandoning her meditation and leaving her hiding place with quick steps. Her body moved with the agility of someone accustomed to running toward danger, but her mind was alert, trying to decipher what could have made Gregory so hesitant.
As she advanced across the battlefield, her gaze caught Zara in the distance, finishing her attack with surgical precision. The jets of water cut through the air with a sharp sound, hitting the Aligodon with devastating force. Vivian, for her part, moved strategically, looking for the best position for the final attack that Gregory would soon authorize.
Daira could stop to better analyze the situation, but she completely trusted Gregory's judgment. The fact that they were about to take down a Level 4 Beast without serious casualties was proof enough that his strategy had been impeccable. The only mistake might have been allowing Aline to exploit the Aligodon's abilities alone—a mistake that abruptly took her out of the battle.
But then again, it could have been worse... It could have been all of them.
With that in mind, Daira reached Gregory's hiding place and entered without hesitation. What she didn't expect was to be immediately hit by a dense, overwhelming scent.
"My God..."
The air was permeated with an intense mix of male, female, and Testonitus pheromones. The peculiar fragrance hit her senses like a blow, awakening something primal in her mind. A sudden heat surged in her stomach and spread like liquid fire throughout her body, setting her skin ablaze and stirring desires she didn't even want to acknowledge at this moment.
Daira looked at the scene in front of her, her eyes scanning the room with a mixture of concern and sarcasm. Gregory was sitting on the floor, surrounded by his communication and monitoring devices, while Rebecca, the Taurinus, lay beside him, gripping his waist with a rather possessive force.
Her face was peaceful, a joyful expression plastered on it, as if she were in a pleasant dream. Despite her imposing size—almost seven feet tall and a robust body that surpassed even Monique's—she seemed almost fragile at that moment, like a child holding a precious toy.
On the opposite side, Louise lay in the fetal position, trembling and mumbling incomprehensible words. Her eyes were open but empty, as if she were trapped in a trance. Daira didn't need any explanations to understand what was happening. The scent of Gregory's pheromones still lingered in the air, and the effect on the Hounds was evident.
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