70th Floor: The Infernal Hydra
The arena was a molten cavern, lava bubbling in pools across the floor. The Infernal Hydra roared, its three heads—one of fire, one of lava, and one of toxic smoke—lunging at Asher in unison. Each head attacked independently, forcing Asher to move with agility and precision.
The fire head unleashed blazing streams, forcing Asher to weave through the flames. The lava head vomited molten rocks that exploded on impact, and the smoke head cloaked the battlefield in poisonous mist. Asher activated Pulse Crash, sending a shockwave to clear the toxic fog, giving him a clear view.
He dashed toward the fire head, using Severing Edge to sever it cleanly before it could regenerate. The lava head retaliated with a torrent of molten rock, but Asher countered with Breaker Surge, disrupting the energy fueling its attacks. With swift movements, he dodged a snap from the smoke head and plunged his blade into its throat.
