The moment Derek's final thrust shattered the chains and his spear broke apart, four rogues dashed in from all sides. A fifth dropped from above, aiming straight for the monster's head.
They didn't wait. No hesitation.
All five struck at once.
But the monster wasn't stunned. It reacted faster than any of them expected. Its four arms moved like a blur, swinging, parrying, deflecting each strike with such speed that the air around it spun into small hurricanes.
Clang! Slash! Whirl!
The forest floor shook as the force of their clash echoed through the trees. Barks and wood splinters flew everywhere. The impact from the weapons and the monster fist colliding created sparks and the residue energy chipped away the surrounding tree trunks slowly peeling it layer by layer.
Of the five rogues fighting the monsters one complained. "This is not just a peak gold monster this is more."
"Shut your mouth and attack harder."
