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In contrast, it was harder to understand what the smaller monster was modeled after. Large ears, a long elephant-like trunk, and a body as flat as a bun supported by twenty legs ending in hooked claws. The overall impression was of an elephant-headed jellyfish. It extended hook claws to pressure the three-faced giant, but the other’s four iron swords swung at the speed of storm and easily blocked the offensive. The claws futilely attempted to reach the giant’s faces. On the other hand, the giant’s blade easily hurt the body of the jellyfish-like monster, dark body fluids flying off like mist. “Wha...What’s going on...” Lyfa whispered in surprise, completely forgetting to hide due to her astonishment. In ALO, battles between monsters could occur but only for three reasons. First, if one monster was domesticated by a Cait Sith player with high taming skill; in other words, a «pet». Second, if a Puca played a melody that either confused or agitated the monster. And third, if one of the monsters was hypnotized by illusion-type magic and forced to fight. In the battle taking place in front of them, none of these appeared to be the case. If one of the monsters was a pet, its cursor should have been yellow-green, but both of the evil-gods had yellow cursors. No music could be heard over the rumbling of the ground and the screams filling the air, and none of the light effects caused by illusion magic were present. Not seeming to notice Lyfa’s group at all, the two evil-gods continued their intense battle. However, the three-faced giant appeared to have an advantage, while the movement of the elephant jellyfish appeared sluggish. Finally, with a swing of its sword, the giant