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Yet, no one seemed to notice that their attacks were doing no damage-not that anyone would have admitted it.Even though Ilamar had drawn the creature's attention, it had stopped advancing toward the city, trying to defend itself against their onslaught. The creature released a cloud of smoke from what appeared to be its jaws, consuming everything it touched. The grass and anything else in its vicinity withered, and the humans who came too close were reduced to ash, as if they had been turned to carbon by the very smoke that surrounded them. When Kiara and Abril retreated, they feared that if the smoke touched them, they might not survive to tell the tale."Does this thing not have any weak points?" Abril exclaimed, desperation creeping into her voice. She recalled the last words Cira had spoken before leaving, expressing her hope that they would survive. "It must have one; otherwise, Cira wouldn't have said she hoped we would make it." "If it does, I don't believe we can defeat it alone. We will need help." Abril hesitated for a moment. All around them, the battle raged fiercely against the horde of monsters attacking them. The creature began to lash out with its tentacles, which seemed to have no solid form, like drops of smoke.Yet they were quick and bore sharp claws that sliced through the air. Abril barely managed to evade one, but the force of its strike pushed her back, leaving her shaken yet resolute. "Don't get distracted! The human isn't the only threat we must avoid; its tentacles are fast!" Kiara shouted. Abril felt a sense of dread wash over her as she realized the danger they were in. Suddenly, she noticed someone approaching from the sky. She fixed her gaze to see if the figure was a friend or foe coming from the city. As the figure drew closer, she recognized him, and her blood ran cold.It was Tarik, but he was not alone. Lissana had chosen that moment to attack Abril, throwing herself in front of her mother and shouting, "Now is not the time to be distracted!" They both sprang to their feet. Abril drew her daggers just as one of the creature's tentacles lunged at her. She had no time to dodge, so she crossed her daggers to block the blow. The impact forced Abril back, but she stood her ground. Lissana jumped off her horse, surprising Tarik, who shouted her name as she descended slowly, using her wind magic. She landed beside her mother. Abril felt a mix of fury and terror.Lissana had insisted she wanted to return home to help protect the kingdom, but Abril had categorically forbidden it. She couldn't believe her daughter had disobeyed her and was now here. "What are you doing here, Lissana? I told you not to come!" Abril cried, anger lacing her words. "Is this some kind of joke?" "I'm here to protect my home, my family. This is also my kingdom, Mama. I won't hide while everything I love is destroyed." "This is far too dangerous! You need to leave right now!" "I won't! You can't be sure there's no danger.These monsters threaten to destroy everything." The creature emitted a low growl, and Abril shouted for Tarik to get away, warning him that the smoke was deadly. Lissana had taken Tarik's sword and was trying to sever one of the tentacles that threatened her, but the sword merely bounced off, causing no damage. "What the demons!" Lissana exclaimed. "Lissana! Watch out!" Tarik shouted, rushing toward them. "Seriously, do you want to talk now?" Lissana retorted. "No, I'd prefer to have that conversation later, far from the battle.noveldramaWe can discuss it when we're home." "I'm telling you, it's not over yet!" Tarik approached them, sensing the urgency of their discussion. "How do we kill this monster?" Kiara, who had been silent until then, suddenly spoke up. "I think I found something." "What is it?" Abril asked, intrigued. "Your whole body is dark and twisted, but there's a small stone inside. It looks like a fragment of its heart." Everyone turned to where Kiara pointed, and they could see something glowing faintly amidst the creature's darkness. "We can try it; it's not like we have many options left," Abril said.Lissana handed Tarik back his sword. He looked at her, surprised. "You don't need it?" "It's useful, but I don't need it. You use it." Lissana had the ability to create weapons from her magic-be it fire, air, or light. She conjured a bow from her light magic and nocked an arrow, aiming for the spot where the gray stone glimmered. The creature used its tentacles to block the arrow. The rest of its tentacles lunged toward Lissana, ready to retaliate. With a leap, she used her wind magic to stay airborne, evading the tentacles. "I believe this is our chance!" she shouted."Since Lissana attacked, it has started to protect that area of its body," Kiara observed. "Everyone, aim for that spot!" Abril commanded, launching fireballs at the creature. It had ceased its assault to shield itself with its tentacles.