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With a swift sidestep, I evade the onslaught of Nikking and Rex's coordinated assault. Their blades miss their mark, leaving them momentarily vulnerable. Seizing the opportunity, I launch a counterattack, my movements fluid and precise. A surge of dark energy envelops my hand as I unleash a devastating magical blow towards both heroes.

Nikking's reflexes match his determination as he swiftly raises his shield, intercepting my magical blow with impeccable timing. The shield pulses with a protective barrier, amplifying its defensive properties. The impact of my attack is absorbed by the shield, dispersing the dark energy harmlessly.

I, Hugoz, take a moment to assess the situation, my mind quickly working to devise a new strategy against Nikking and Rex's resilience. I analyze their fighting styles, searching for any weaknesses or vulnerabilities. With a calculating smile, I tap into the depths of my mystical abilities, conjuring a swirling vortex of shadows around me.

I manipulate the shadows with precision, weaving them into a formidable barrier around myself. The darkness swirls and solidifies, forming an impenetrable shield that encompasses me entirely. Behind this veil of shadows, I am protected from Nikking and Rex's immediate attacks while I meticulously plan my next move.

Drawing upon the depths of my dark powers, I channel the energy into creating tendrils of shadows that slither and extend towards Nikking and Rex. These ethereal appendages snake around their limbs, entangling them and hindering their movements. The tendrils tighten their grip, restricting the heroes' range of motion, leaving them vulnerable to my next move.

As Nikking and Rex struggle against the gripping tendrils of shadow, I take delight in their vulnerability. With a malicious smile, I exploit this chance to taunt and demoralize them, hoping to weaken their resolve and plant seeds of doubt in their minds. I unleash a smug and cutting remark, mocking their feeble attempts to thwart me.

I, Hugoz, take a moment to step into Ana Cruz's shoes, observing the scene as she tends to Pedro's injuries and power weakness. I watch as Ana carefully examines Pedro's wounds, her expression a mix of concern and determination. She speaks soothingly to him, her voice calming and reassuring. With a focused energy, Ana taps into her own mystical abilities, gently weaving her healing magic around Pedro, bolstering his strength and mending his injuries.

Unbeknownst to me, Hugoz, a group appears in the distance, observing us from afar. However, Ana Cruz, ever vigilant, notices their presence and soon realizes that Huguel is among them. Her eyes widen with recognition and concern, for Huguel was once a trusted member of our group.

As I continue to observe Ana's confrontation with Huguel and the unknown group, my attention shifts towards Rex and Nikking who are valiantly fighting the shield and my deadly claws.

Rex and Nikking skillfully maneuver to avoid the shield's attacks, their movements fluid and precise. With each strike, they attempt to weaken my formidable defense. However, my dark claws retaliate, lashing out with deadly precision, aiming to rend and tear at their flesh.

With a surge of dark energy, I enhance the strength of the shield surrounding me, reinforcing its impenetrable nature. Rex and Nikking's attacks bounce off the shield, their efforts futile against its newfound strength. I smirk, reveling in their growing frustration and diminished hope.

As I revel in the enhanced strength of my shield, a sensation of dread washes over me. Out of nowhere, a hand breaches the seemingly impenetrable barrier, with an unnerving ease, and plunges into my chest. I gasp, the pain and shock overwhelming my senses. It is none other than Valletin Brock, the King of Destruction.

As Valletin Brock's hand remains lodged in my chest, a sudden surge of power overwhelms me. Hugoz, who had been observing from a distance, grips the edges of the shield and defiantly tears it away, leaving me defenseless. With a mighty force, Hugoz hurls me to the ground, my body colliding with the unforgiving earth.

As I lie on the ground, attempting to gather my strength, a surprising turn of events unfolds before my eyes. Huguel, Viktor, and Houka appear in front of Hugoz, their arrival interrupting the intense confrontation. Nikking and Rex, allies-turned-enemies, stand united against our common foe.

With a sense of disbelief, I notice Ana Cruz in the distance, her expression shifting from shock to curiosity as she watches the unfolding scene. Her presence only adds to the complexity of the situation, injecting a new level of uncertainty into the already charged atmosphere.