"Shit, shit, shit," Ludwig muttered under his breath, his skeletal fingers clenching into fists as he saw the towering Lizardman Champion lock onto him with murderous intent.
The beast roared, a sound that tore through the forest like a thunderclap, shaking the leaves and sending small creatures scattering. Its hulking form surged forward with terrifying speed, each step causing the ground to quake.
Ludwig didn't wait. He spun on his heels and bolted, his undead body pushing its limits as he ducked and weaved through the dense foliage. Branches snapped against him, and leaves whipped his face, but he didn't falter. Behind him, the Champion leaped from the cliff in a single bound, landing with an earth-shattering crash.
