The jungle around us seemed to hold its breath, the very air charged with anticipation as I stood face to face with The Akura, Serpenthra the Colossus Coil.
Its massive form coiled in readiness, its eyes—a deep, ancient green—fixed upon me with an intensity that felt almost palpable.
The ground beneath its weight bore the scars of its passage, a testament to its sheer power.
Drawing upon every ounce of combat training and experience I possessed, I steadied my stance, my weapon gripped tightly in my hands.
The All Seeing Eye, hummed softly, its interface overlaying my vision with tactical data, offering a sliver of advantage against this monumental foe.
The Akura struck first, a lightning-fast lunge that cut through the air with a sound like tearing canvas.
I rolled to the side, feeling the rush of air as the massive head passed where I had stood moments before.