#10

Zobi came to a sudden stop, his huntsmen following suit. Geo'rgge remained lost in thought from his previous experience, grappling with his inability to perceive the structure of that room and the mysterious creature within.

Hen're'it, sensing the turmoil on her life mate's face, gently traced his shoulder, inquiring, "My shining star, what troubles you so?"

Before Geo'rgge could respond, Zobi unleashed a blood-curdling yell, tearing the animal skin cloth that covered him. Gripping his blade tightly, he took off running, and his companions swiftly followed suit, shedding their primitive coverings and grasping their weapons.

The hunting party, much like Delmak, had undergone a transformation, each member now possessing equal strength if unbound by their tribe's restrictions. With Delmak's demise, the shackles that had restrained them were lifted.

Geo'rgge observed intently, absorbing every detail. Meanwhile, the Dharzir tribe underwent a similar metamorphosis, sharing the genetic combination present in Zobi and his hunting pack. As Geo'rgge surveyed the altered landscape, the world presented itself in a vivid array of colors and shapes. Even the very molecules in the air seemed transformed.

Whatever force had changed them extended beyond the individuals, affecting the entire environment. While Geo'rgge delved into his insatiable quest for knowledge, Hen're'it was captivated by a different sensation – the scent of blood, the taste of salt in the air, and an intoxicating feel caressing her skin, reminiscent of her life mate.

Amidst this transformation, a fierce battle unfolded. Zobi and his hunting pack clashed with the altered Dharzir tribe. The air resonated with the clash of blades and primal roars, echoing the profound change that had befallen both sides. The landscape itself seemed to react, with the very earth pulsating with an otherworldly energy. As the struggle intensified, the boundaries between the two factions blurred, creating a surreal dance of combat amidst a transformed world.