The legs of the noll, bent awkwardly in reverse joints, propelled it quickly. Fast enough that an ordinary human would never be able to catch up. But these two knights had long surpassed human limitations.
"Where do you think you're going?" Toby taunted.
With a single leap, Toby and Ray closed the distance, and as the leader looked back in horror, sword and spear flashed.
Slash!
Before it could finish its scream, the leader was sliced into three pieces. Ray's sword took its head, while Toby's spear split its torso.
As the leader's body fell to the ground, Toby wiped his spear and called out casually, "Cleanup complete!"
He sounded as if he'd just tidied up an attic. But no one responded.
"…"
"…"
