[Demon Subjugation Exam] [12]

Since Cattleya's solution appeared to be the only viable path to defeating the monstrosity before them, Travis had no choice but to give everything he had to create an opening for her.

Gritting his teeth, he raised his sword and muttered a single word.

"Hydra."

A torrent of water burst forth, cascading like a roaring river, yet defying gravity as it swirled through the air. The streams coiled and twisted, forming serpentine shapes around Travis, like floating rivers imbued with life. Gin watched the spectacle with an unimpressed gaze.

But then, from one of the streams, a serpentine figure emerged—a long, sinuous dragon of water, its crystalline body glinting in the light. It lunged at Gin with razor-sharp fangs, striking him from behind with ferocity.