As Maremiiana hands you her sword and shield, you feel a surge of determination coursing through your veins. The Serpent of Shadows looms ahead, its piercing eyes fixed on you both. Maremiiana whispers words of encouragement, her voice unwavering in the face of danger. Together, you advance towards the ancient beast, ready to do battle and break the curse that has plagued Zmeygorod for centuries. In a flash of scales and shadows, the Serpent lunges at you with ferocious speed, its jaws dripping with venom. With swift reflexes, you manage to dodge its initial strike, but the ground trembles as the creature coils back for another attack. Just as it prepares to strike again, Maremiiana shouts a warning about the amulet hanging around the Serpent's neck, glowing ominously with dark energy. The key to breaking the curse lies within that amulet.