264 Defeating Hercules [1]

Ares intercepted Hercules' strike with a swift movement and, in a single fluid motion, dismembered his hand.

The severed limb fell to the ground with a sickening thud, and Hercules howled in agony as blood poured from the stump.

Splatter— Splatter

Ziona watched in disbelief as Ares suddenly appeared before her, saving her from certain death.

Ares ignored Hercules's screams and turned to Ziona, extending his hand to help her stand up. "Are you alright?" he asked, concerned.

Ziona grimaced, struggling to stand up properly due to the intense pain. Her clothes were soaked in blood, a testament to the severity of her injuries. 

"...I will live," she responded weakly, taking his hand to steady herself.

"Here, use this," Ares said, handing Ziona an Intermediate Healing potion he had found in one of the treasure chests.

"T-Thank you," Ziona replied, gulping down the potion in one go.

"AHHH!"