With swift precision, the creature closed the distance between them. Its movements were eerily graceful, each step calculated and deliberate. Jude and Nefertari stood their ground, their resolve unyielding against the labyrinth's malevolent forces.
As the creature lunged forward, Jude reacted with lightning speed. He swung his sword in a wide arc, aiming to strike at the creature's midsection. The blade met resistance as it clashed against the creature's unnaturally tough hide, sending sparks flying in all directions.
Nefertari seized the opportunity to strike, her bow drawn taut with an arrow aimed directly at the creature's exposed flank. With a steady hand and unwavering focus, she released the arrow, the projectile soaring through the air with deadly precision.
The arrow struck true, embedding itself deep within the creature's flesh. A guttural roar echoed through the chamber as the creature recoiled from the impact, its movements momentarily staggered.
