Chapter 26: Warehouse trial part 3

As Nia's claws shimmered in the dim light of the warehouse, she felt a surge of adrenaline rushing through her veins. The creature they were facing was massive and intimidating, with sharp teeth and a muscular body that suggested immense strength. Nia knew that she needed to act quickly and decisively if she and Yatia were to have any chance of defeating it.

"Alright, Yatia," Nia said, her voice steady but filled with determination. "Help me distract him. I have no clue what to expect from those new powers of mine."

Yatia nodded in agreement and reached for her rod, which glowed with an ominous red light. She traced a complex symbol in the air, forming a cross with intricate patterns surrounding it, before unleashing a powerful beam of energy towards the creature.

The monster immediately turned its attention towards Yatia, growling fiercely as it prepared to attack. This was the moment that Nia had been waiting for. She knew that she had to act quickly, while the creature was distracted, if she was to have any hope of defeating it.

With her heart pounding in her chest, Nia took a deep breath and charged towards the creature, her claws glinting in the darkness. She had a feeling that her new powers were close-range, and so she needed to get up close and personal with the monster if she was to stand any chance of success.

As Nia closed in on the creature, she felt a strange sensation in her hands. It was almost as if the claws had a life of their own, surging with energy and power that she could barely contain. She wondered how she had managed to summon them without a lifeline, but then she remembered the mysterious symbols that the croanis had given her in the inn. Perhaps they held the key to unlocking the full potential of her new powers.

Without hesitation, Nia raised her right claw and struck out at the monster. She felt it connect with flesh and bone, causing the creature to emit a painful growl. However, before she could react, the monster retaliated, striking Nia with its own claw and sending her flying backwards into a pile of boxes.

Nia's heart was pounding as she struggled to catch her breath. She felt the sharp pain in her side with each inhale and exhale, but she refused to let it slow her down. She knew that she and Yatia were up against a formidable opponent, and they needed to work together if they were going to come out of this alive.

With a determined look on her face, Nia clutched her fists tightly and rose to her feet. She could feel the adrenaline coursing through her veins, heightening her senses and sharpening her focus. As she scanned the room for the creature, she noticed a large wound on its side, evidence that her previous attack had landed true.

But the monster wasn't backing down. Its fierce gaze was fixed on Nia, and she could see the determination in its eyes. She knew she needed to act quickly as the creature summoned its symbols once more, this time conjuring five grey stars that rained down on her.

Panic washed over Nia as she frantically searched her mind for a way to protect herself. She closed her eyes and focused all her energy on summoning something, anything, that could help her. Suddenly, a loud explosion filled the air, and she heard Yatia yelling her name.

As the dust settled, Nia found herself sitting on the ground, surrounded by a small dome of energy that had shielded her from harm. She let out a relieved sigh, grateful that she had managed to tap into her newfound powers just in time to avoid the deadly onslaught.