Jerrick shifted his hand from Jessamyn's lower back to above her head with a fluid, protective motion. The blade of the giant's axe, descending with deadly force, met Jerrick's transformed hand and, incredibly, shattered into countless pieces. The shards of the once fearsome weapon splintered in all directions, but Jerrick's powerful arm shielded Jessamyn from every last fragment, ensuring not a single piece touched her.
The sound of the axe breaking echoed through the valley, a powerful testament to Jerrick's strength and control.
As the blade disintegrated, the giant who had wielded it fell to his knees, overwhelmed by the encounter. His massive helmet, dislodged by the force, rolled away, clanking heavily against the stone floor. The sheer size of it was staggering; the helmet alone was as tall as Jessamyn's shoulder.
