The barrier cracked like glass under the combined assault of the Honey Badger and the Death Bat.
Each blow from Cranky's claws split the air like thunder, while Camazotz's fists blurred into a storm of shadows, pounding against the shimmering dome King Astrion had conjured.
But despite their ferocity, the barrier held.
"Annoying pests!" Astrion snarled, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. "Do you truly believe two mongrels like you can bring down the King of Artem?!"
Silver light flared across his armor as the runes etched into it and his gauntlets pulsed like beating hearts.
With a roar, he expanded the barrier outward in a sudden burst, repelling both Cranky and Camazotz with explosive force.
The Honey Badger flipped in midair, claws gouging the ground as it landed with sparks dancing across its fur.
Camazotz, however, skidded across the battlefield, coughing blood yet grinning with wild delight.
