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    With a determined nod, Rose leaped into action, wielding her ice de with precision and grace. She twirled and spun, her movements fluid and deliberate, as she engaged in a deadly dance with the fiery snakes that sought to consume us.


    sh... sh...


    The sh of ice against fire reverberated through the cavern, each strike sending shards of frozen crystals scattering in all directions. Rose''s cryokic abilities were a force to be reckoned with, as she conjured icy projectiles and summoned freezing gusts of wind to counter the searing mes.


    But the Volcanic Giant was no ordinary adversary. It exuded power beyondprehension, and its attacks grew fiercer with each passing moment. Waves of scorching heat radiated from its very presence, threatening to melt Rose''s icy defenses.


    Meanwhile, I assessed the stctites hanging from the ceiling, their jagged formations resembling natural spears waiting to be unleashed. Timing would be crucial, as I needed to find the right moment to dislodge them and bring them crashing down upon our foe.


    As Rose battled with all her might, I positioned myself strategically, my eyes fixated on the Giant''s movements. I could see its concentration waver for a split second, a brief opening that I had been waiting for.


    "Now!"


    I shouted, my voice piercing through the chaos as Iunched myself into the air. With precise control over my own mana, I soared towards the nearest stctite, reaching out to grab it with a firm grip.


    Twist... Pull...


    Using all my strength, I twisted the stctite, gradually dislodging it from its rocky perch. The ground shook beneath me as the massive spike of stone began its descent, hurtling toward the Volcanic Giant below.


    As the stctite descended, the Giant''s attention shifted, its eyes widening with surprise and realization. In a desperate attempt to evade the impending threat, it summoned a wall of me to shield itself.


    Crash...


    The stctite crashed into the fiery barrier, shattering upon impact. Shards of stone and splinters of ice rained down, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of destruction. The heat of the mes shed with the chilling shards, filling the air with billowing steam and hissing sounds.


    But the distraction was enough.


    Rose seized the opportunity, her ice de glinting with determination. With a swift and calcted strike, she shattered the Giant''s fiery shield, her de carving a path of icy destruction.


    Roar...


    The Giant let out a bellow of frustration, its form flickering with wavering mes as it reeled from the blow. It retaliated with renewed fury, summoning pirs of fire andunching them toward Rose, attempting to overwhelm her.


    However, he momentarily forgot about me.


    Boom...


    I fell from the ceiling, crashing into the giant''s shoulder and driving my longsword deep into its flesh, leaving a gaping wound, with Lava spewing out.


    The Volcanic Giant howled in pain as the de of my sword pierced its molten skin. Lava sprayed from the wound, sizzling as it hit the ground. The creature thrashed and tried to shake me off, but I held on with all my strength, refusing to let go.


    With a surge of determination, Rose continued her relentless assault, unleashing a barrage of icy projectiles that bombarded the Giant''s ming form. Each strike was aimed with precision, exploiting its weaknesses and causing it to falter.


    In a desperate attempt to regain control, the Giant summoned a torrent ofva, sending it cascading toward us. The scorching wave surged forward, threatening to engulf us in its searing embrace.


    "Rose, watch out!"


    I shouted, pushing her aside just in time as the molten tide crashed against the ground, sending plumes of steam into the air. Heat washed over me, but I pressed on, refusing to let the pain deter me from my goal.


    Gritting my teeth, I channeled my mana into the de, imbuing it with shadows that coiled and writhed like living tendrils. The darkness amplified the power of the strike, enhancing the de''s cutting edge.


    As the Giant thrashed and writhed, it summoned every ounce of strength to shake me off its shoulder. It swung its massive arm with a violent force, attempting to dislodge me from its scorching form.


    I clung on, my grip tightening on my sword, determined not to let go. The Giant''s movements grew increasingly erratic as it tried to rid itself of my presence. It twisted and turned, its fiery skin burning my hands, but I refused to yield.


    With a final heave, the Giant managed to break free from my hold, sending me hurtling through the air. I crashed against the rocky wall of the cavern, the impact stealing the breath from my lungs. Dazed but not defeated, I staggered to my feet, my vision blurred and head pounding.


    Meanwhile, Rose fought on, her icy onught relentless. She summoned blizzards of freezing wind, creating a tempest that encircled the Giant. Its mes struggled to withstand the onught, flickering and diminishing in intensity.


    But the Giant was not yet vanquished. It roared with renewed fury, its form pulsating with fiery energy. With a mighty stomp, it sent shockwaves rippling through the ground, creating cracks that snaked toward Rose.


    Reacting quickly, Rose leaped into the air, narrowly evading the searing fissures. Shended gracefully and continued her assault, her ice de shing through the air with precision. Each strike sent freezing tendrils spreading along the Giant''s molten skin, cooling and solidifying its fiery essence.


    With unwavering determination, I regained my footing and rushed back into the fray. My sword gleamed with anticipation as I focused my energy, preparing for the next strike. The Giant loomed before me, its fiery aura pulsating with primal intensity.


    Although my original n was to indeed impale the creature with the stctites, it was now aware of the threat and it''d be very hard to lure it underneath one of them.<novelsnext></novelsnext>


    Whoosh...


    Suddenly, strong heat began to radiate from the Giant''s core, intensifying with each passing moment.


    "Rose!"


    Instantly, I knew that the Giant was charging up his attack. My eyes quickly went to Rose, who was also aware of the impending danger.


    "Cryokinesis: Ice Wall!"


    She quickly summoned a towering wall of ice, shielding us from the giant, however, I frowned, seeing that the wall was too thin to stop the uing inferno.


    "Make another two!"


    I spoke, looking at her, but she only shook her head with a slightly bitter smile.


    "I have no Mana left to conjure another ice barrier..."


    For a moment, everything around me seemed to stop as the weight of the situation settled upon us.


    However, I managed to think quickly, assessing the limited options avable to us.


    "..."


    Looking at Rose''s slightly trembling arms, I almost jumped when an idea came to my mind.


    Tap...


    Without hesitation, I grabbed the Elven Princess''s hand, not caring about the thinyer of ice that was covering her skin.


    "Wha-"


    Before she could even speak, I sent my Mana surging through our intertwined hands, channeling it into her.


    I could see her eyes widening for a split second before a surge of energy coursed through her.


    She quietly epted the injection of my Mana, her body absorbing it with newfound vigor.


    "Cryokinesis: Ice Wall!"


    "Cryokinesis: Ice Wall!"


    With the infusion of my Mana, Rose summoned two more Ice Walls in rapid session.


    The three Ice Walls rose before us, forming a formidable barrier against the impending inferno.


    Boom...


    Suddenly, the heat gathered in the Giant''s core erupted in a fiery explosion, sending shockwaves through the camber.


    The cavern shook as the Giant unleashed its devastating attack, a torrent of mes that crashed against the Ice Walls with a thunderous roar. The intense heat battered against the icy defenses, causing them to crack and groan under the pressure.


    Rose and I stood behind the Ice Walls, bracing ourselves against the scorching st. The mes licked at the barriers, threatening to breach our protection. But Rose''s cryokic abilities, fueled by the surge of my mana, held strong, reinforcing the walls and preventing the fiery onught from reaching us.


    As the inferno raged outside, I caught a glimpse of Rose''s determined expression. Her eyes shone with absolute focus.


    This was the first time she seemed like a true protagonist...


    The mes roared and crackled against the unyielding ice, their furious dance of destruction met with the unwavering resolve of Rose''s cryokic prowess. She stood at the forefront, her gaze steady, her breath steady, as she channeled her inner strength.


    Sweat trickled down my forehead as I watched the intense battle unfold before me. The cavern trembled under the strain of the Giant''s relentless assault, but Rose remained resolute, her icy barriers standing firm. The walls groaned and shuddered, the cracks spiderwebbing across the frozen surface, but they held their ground, refusing to sumb to the searing heat.


    With renewed vigor, the barriers surged with an icy radiance, pushing back against the searing mes. The Giant''s attack faltered, its fiery assault weakening against thebined might of the Ice Walls. The mes flickered and sputtered, their once ferocious dance now reduced to feeble embers.


    "It''s time to beat his ass..."