The Dark Bomb, so thick it seemed about to congeal, struck Artorias once more.
Everyone present heard the sound of shattering armor, a sound that was particularly piercing and clear.
"A good opportunity!"
Tami and Maru exchanged a glance, not caring about the risk of being accidentally hit by the Dark Bomb, they charged forward, one to the left and one to the right, launching a surprise attack on Artorias.
"Ahhh!!!"
Artorias let out a howl of the utmost pain, yet this howl was somehow missing the usual madness, could it be—
He suddenly leaped into the air, and the attacking Tami and Maru instantly adopted defensive stances, ready to face the upcoming Wolf Jump attack.
But they mispredicted.
"Do not... move forward..."
Artorias kicked a nearby pillar, and as it shattered, his figure darted into the distant darkness.
His increasingly distant howls echoed from the darkness until they completely vanished, as if he was never there at all.
"Boom!"
