The fight was intense, a close match of speed and skill. Suddenly, the black-clad knight facing Nero broke away, leaping back about twelve feet. His partner, still shaken from the lightning bind, copied him, only to find Elreth's fiery spear blocking his way, compelling him to face her instead.
The knight across from Nero tilted his head—a grotesque motion through his silver mask. A low, buzzing hum emanated from his body.
"Target resistance higher than expected," his voice grated, filtered and strange. "Initiating Phase Two. Demonization."
