Boudica's recent strike had felt exhilarating, but underestimating the enemy had ensnared her in their encirclement.
Even Dismas's reminders couldn't alter the tide of battle against those dark, reaching claws.
At that moment, a hook flew out, wrapping precisely around an outstretched arm. When the rope went taut, the sudden pull made the enemy stagger, causing it to miss its prime opportunity to strike.
From the shadows emerged another figure, also from the Ascension Sect, wearing a helmet and bare-chested.
Boudica snapped to action, with not a hint of retreat in her. A backhanded thrust of her spear sliced open the stomach of her assailant.
But now, she could finally see the inhuman strength of these Heretics for herself.
From among the oozing blood grew unsightly flesh buds, and as the flesh fused back together, the wound healed quickly, explaining why her earlier attacks had been futile.
