Kain's footsteps quickened, but his movement remained measured and calculated.
Shield raised high, blade gleaming, body low and steady.
He had to end it.
Now.
Before the second beast was to reach him.
The wounded Jerkkaen in front of him shrieked.
*S-SHRIEK!!!
Desperate, and broken that split through the air and mist around.
It knew.
Its death was nearing.
With a final surge, the beast launched itself forward using its last functioning arm, dragging its body across the forest ground.
Its gaping mouth wide open, razor sharp teeth gleaming as it lunged towards Kain.
Kain Braced in reply as he hunkered behind his shield—like a bulwark—feet and legs tensed as he planted himself towards the ground.
His other arm locked in place, holding the shield—while his other was loose, ready to swing his sword.
*BANG!
The monster's head slammed into the shield with powerful force.
It flailed and snarled, pushing its head towards the shield—yet it couldn't pierce Kain's defense.
