"Damn it, Stuart!" Kevin winced as the lupin's sharp claw grazed against his back, rending through the layers of his armor and skin. Pain seared through him, eliciting a stream of curses directed at Stuart, who was supposed to divert the creature's attention away from him.
In the heat of battle, Kevin and Stuart, deemed the less seasoned fighters among the group, found themselves fighting side by side. However, amidst the chaos, Stuart's focus on dodging the lupin's assaults led to an inadvertent strike on Kevin, resulting in the injury he now bore.
As the lupin lunged again, Stuart, realizing his mistake, swiftly countered with a well-aimed swing of his axe. The weapon found its mark, sinking deep into the lupin's neck, causing it to emit a pained howl that echoed through the tense air.
