Alright, sweet! Can’t wait for what’s to come, thanks!
As for the infestation, maybe you could use repulsion spray on the abomination during the fight, doing great damage and stunning it for a bit.
Alternatively you could brew together a stronger version of it using repulsion spray and maybe a new item like Worm Extract from the worm in the forest or Bug Venom or some other rare-ish item you can collect.