With one leg down, the ape lost its balance as Sam, Lucian, and the others attacked from the side, sending it crashing to the ground with a thunderous impact. The ape screeched in pain, a sound so convincing it seemed real, though it was likely just an act. Evrin and Kamisen ran to join Damian, finally unleashing their spells upon the helpless ape's body, while other spellswords delivered massive cuts to its hands.
Damian flared his pitch-black aura, activating its forceful aura-output runic circle, and leapt onto the ape's thrashing form. Sam, Lucian and Einar aimed for its head, but its hands blocked the strikes. Lucian and Maelor attempted the same but were similarly thwarted. Meanwhile, Alex had moved silently to position himself behind the ape's head, preparing for a surprise attack from the ground. Everyone was vying for the final blow that would end the monster.
