As the beast was lunging forth ready to devour Zharkov it possibly couldn't imagine the horrors that would await it. Zharkov's flames struck the creature who writhed its head around in agony. It began hissing as its scales and eyes, were becoming charred from the flames. The crowd roared with enthusiasm as the beast was consumed in flames. The beast, now effectively blind tried to make one last bite upon Zharkov using the diminishing strength it had.

Well tried being the keyword, the beast collapsed to the cheering of the crowd. The beast laid there dead, as an announcement came from the crowd, "Zharkov has slain this foe! Now for a real battle!"

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Khaa stared down at Shah'Nahul and Akira, "It is time." Khaa and his partner stared at the two of them.