Eternals' Powerhouses

Gilgamesh and Thena were the perfect partners. Standing side by side, their confidence soared. They did not take the pitch-black monster before them seriously at all. After exchanging a glance, Thena planted her feet in a bow stance, assuming the classic posture of a Spartan female warrior. Cosmic energy gathered in her hands, forming a round shield of golden lines and a golden spear.

Her control over cosmic energy was somewhat similar to the magical implements used by Earth's sorcerers, except Thena's methods were clearly more advanced. She could directly manipulate cosmic energy into all kinds of weapons, while sorcerers still needed spells and magic to complete the same process.

Seeing that Thena was ready, Gilgamesh slammed his fists together and charged forward, barreling straight toward the fully evolved Deviant with unstoppable momentum.

The Deviant seemed to still be adjusting to its new body. Facing the charging Gilgamesh, it barely dodged the pair of massive iron fists in an extremely uncoordinated posture, only to face Thena's golden spear thrusting straight at it.

The streamlined Deviant was pierced directly through the left side of its chest. A spray of dark blood splattered out, but Thena easily blocked it with her shield.

As Thena turned, the spear in her hand transformed into a longsword. The blade was incredibly light, and under her control, it danced like a fluttering butterfly, swiftly leaving two striking wounds across the Deviant's back.

The streamlined Deviant had only cried out twice in pain when Gilgamesh seized the brief opening and drove a fierce punch into its chest.

Gilgamesh was renowned for his strength. That punch sent the streamlined Deviant tumbling through the air, plowing a deep furrow across the ground.

Watching the Deviant struggle in the distance, Thena leaped to Gilgamesh's side. The two exchanged smiles, seemingly