The mutant stood again, body twitching, eyes burning red through the cracks in its mask.
Its chest core pulsed fast, too fast.
Tubes along its spine sparked. It let out a broken roar.
Zain's eyes narrowed. "Its body's giving out… but it's still moving."
Velra tilted her head, one foot sliding back into stance.
"Guess it doesn't know when to die."
The mutant charged.
It moved faster than before, reckless, wild.
Its claws slashed the ground, sending sparks into the air.
Velra dodged left.
A claw grazed her shoulder, cutting her jacket and skin.
She hissed, jumped back, and twisted in midair.
[Velvet Demon Kick]
She struck the side of its head, knocking it sideways—but the creature didn't stop.
It slammed its fist into her chest, sending her flying into the wall.
Zain watched silently.
Velra coughed, blood in her mouth. She wiped it away and stood slowly.
The mutant charged again.
Velra sidestepped, but not fast enough.
