A thunderous projectile erupted from the rifle's muzzle, signaling the dawn of firearm dominance over all existing weaponry. The shot was devastating, striking its target with merciless precision and delivering a jarring recoil to the shooter.
The target—the revered Dragon-Tiger—was struck just beneath its chest with the force of a supersonic sledgehammer. Caught in this vulnerable position, the Dragon-Tiger was hit where its scales were softest. Not even this mighty beast could withstand a second blow and was sent hurtling through the air.
Esmeralda, the unexpected shooter who surprisingly managed to wield this oversized gun, was severely stunned by the massive recoil. Depleted of strength in her arms and legs, she crawled as quickly as possible toward Vivian and dragged her lady from under the shelves.
