Shadow Being System

The air inside the tunnel was thick with tension as the second beast roared into view, its bloodshot eyes glowing with the same dangerous intensity as the larger one. Sparks of electricity crackled around its body, filling the air with the stench of ozone.

It moved with the same terrifying speed as its larger counterpart, its 7-foot-tall frame still imposing as it charged toward the soldiers and students.

"Everyone, get back!" Miss Mona shouted, her voice steady despite the chaos. She flicked her wrist, and the ground in front of the beast exploded upwards, forming a wall of earth between the creature and the terrified students. Her telekinetic powers surged through the tunnel, making the very ground respond to her will.

The students were huddled together, eyes wide with terror. Many of them had never seen anything like this before—an enemy that seemed more like a force of nature than a living creature. William felt his pulse quicken, his heart pounding in his chest. He could feel the fear radiating off the others, their uncertainty. But in front of them stood their teachers, unflinching, ready to fight.

Beside Miss Mona stood Mr. Hiro, a stern-faced teacher with a sharp blade at his side. His ability was super speed, and it was clear that he had fought beasts before. His grip on the hilt of his sword tightened as he exchanged a glance with Miss Mona.

"We need to keep this thing away from the students," Hiro said, his voice low but firm.

Mona nodded. "I'll control its movement. You go for the kill."

The second beast growled, its bloodshot eyes narrowing as it caught sight of the two teachers standing in its way. It crouched low, sparks of lightning flashing along its body, and then it launched itself forward, faster than the blink of an eye.

But Miss Mona was ready.

With a sweep of her hand, she ripped chunks of earth from the ground, using her telekinesis to hurl them at the beast. The rocks slammed into the creature mid-charge, knocking it off course and crashing it into the tunnel wall. The impact shook the tunnel, dust and debris falling from the ceiling.

"Now, Hiro!" Mona shouted.

In a flash, Hiro disappeared, his form becoming a blur of movement. He reappeared behind the beast, his sword gleaming as he slashed at its exposed flank. But the creature reacted with lightning speed. It twisted its body, electricity surging from its core, and a bolt of lightning shot from its mouth, aimed directly at Hiro.

Hiro's eyes widened, but before the lightning could strike him, Miss Mona flicked her wrist again. The bolt of electricity veered off course, redirected by her telekinetic powers, and smashed harmlessly into the tunnel ceiling, leaving a charred crater.

Hiro didn't waste the opportunity. His form blurred again, and in the blink of an eye, he was on the beast's back, slashing at its neck. But the beast's tough hide deflected the blow, and it let out a furious roar, twisting and bucking to throw Hiro off.

Miss Mona's eyes narrowed in concentration. She clenched her fist, and the earth beneath the beast's feet shifted, forming a pit that trapped its legs. The creature roared in frustration, trying to pull itself free, but the more it struggled, the deeper it sank into the earth.

The students, watching from the safety of the tunnel, gasped in awe. Some of them had their hands over their mouths, others gripping each other tightly as they watched the battle unfold. They had heard about their teachers' abilities, but seeing them in action was something else entirely.

"Miss Mona is so strong," one of the students whispered, eyes wide.

"I've never seen anyone control the earth like that," another added, admiration and fear mixing in their voices.

But the fight was far from over.

The beast let out another earth-shattering roar, and its entire body was suddenly enveloped in a blinding flash of light. Electricity arced in every direction, slamming into the walls of the tunnel. Sparks flew, and the ground shook as the beast unleashed its full power.

Mona gritted her teeth, her hands trembling as she struggled to contain the creature's energy. She could feel the lightning coursing through the air, every bolt a challenge to her control. But she held firm, her telekinetic grip unwavering. With a fierce push, she redirected the lightning back into the ground, sending it harmlessly into the earth.

"Careful!" she yelled to Hiro, who was already darting around the beast with inhuman speed, searching for an opening.

"I know!" Hiro replied, his eyes scanning the creature for any weak points. The beast's hide was too thick for his blade to pierce easily, but if he could just—

The beast's head snapped toward Hiro, its bloodshot eyes narrowing. With a feral snarl, it fired a second bolt of lightning, faster and more focused than before. This time, Hiro wasn't quick enough.

The lightning struck him square in the chest, sending him flying back into the tunnel wall. His body slammed against the stone with a sickening thud, and he crumpled to the ground, unmoving.

"No!" one of the students screamed, terror flashing across their face.

Miss Mona's heart skipped a beat. Hiro was down, and now it was just her. But she couldn't afford to lose focus—not with the students still in danger. She squared her shoulders, her mind racing.

The beast, sensing victory, charged at her. Its claws dug into the ground, tearing up chunks of rock as it barreled toward her, electricity crackling in the air around it.

But Mona didn't flinch. With a sweep of her arms, she tore massive slabs of stone from the ground, using her telekinesis to hurl them at the beast. The rocks collided with the creature, slowing its charge, but it kept coming, relentless.

Mona's eyes flashed with determination. She clenched her fists, and the earth beneath the beast erupted, sending a cascade of dirt and rock into the air. The beast stumbled, its legs sinking into the soft earth once more.

This time, Mona didn't stop. She pushed harder, forcing the ground to swallow the beast's legs up to its knees, trapping it in place. The creature roared, thrashing against its restraints, but it couldn't break free.

Taking a deep breath, Mona focused all her energy on the beast's chest. She could feel the electricity pulsing through its body, the raw power it was ready to unleash. With a flick of her wrist, she redirected that energy, turning it back on the beast.

A bolt of lightning shot from the creature's body, but this time, it didn't strike anyone. It hit the ground beneath the beast, exploding in a burst of electricity and rock. The creature howled in pain, its body convulsing as it was electrocuted by its own power.

Mona watched, her chest rising and falling with exhaustion. The beast slumped forward, its movements sluggish as the electricity drained from its body. Black blood oozed from its wounds, pooling on the ground around it.

The tunnel was eerily silent for a moment, the only sound the crackling of dying electricity.

Mona exhaled, wiping the sweat from her brow. "Stay down," she muttered, her voice steady but strained.

The students watched in stunned silence, their eyes wide with awe and disbelief.

But the beast wasn't finished yet.

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