Lysander's sword sliced through the air. The beast's glowing yellow eyes widened with alarm flashing within them as it recognized the deadly threat aimed straight for its heart. The blade moved with relentless speed.
But just as the sword was about to find its mark, something unexpected happened.
A smaller beast leapt into the path of Lysander's strike. It was a desperate, sacrificial move like a final act of loyalty to its master. The smaller creature collided with Lysander's blade, its body impaled upon the glowing edge meant for the giant.
Lysander's eyes widened in shock as the unexpected obstacle absorbed the brunt of his attack. The beast's yellow eyes narrowed, realizing its minion's sacrifice had bought it a precious moment to counterattack.
