Violina joined her familiars in the air before crashing to the ground next to Zach. She rubbed her solar plexus. Even after Zach protected her with a barrier, Monolith's strike still knocked the air out of her and left her with a blooming bruise.
This Named underworlder was not to be trifled with. He had even brushed off Zach's familiars with ease.
Zach was at a loss as he watched first Nessa and her familiars, then Dukiel and his familiars, and lastly, Anerias and his familiars get beaten up and tossed away. Rather than amazement at Monolith's strength, the only question on Zach's mind was,
"Why doesn't he kill us?" He asked.
The others, who had not received Zach's barriers since he had to test something out, sure felt like Monolith had tried. They could hardly move, and every time they tried, pain shot through their bodies.
