The headache persisted after Liu's sonic attack, but Harold ignored it through sheer willpower as his transformed body moved with supernatural speed. The metallic floor beneath his feet hummed with energy as he darted between his opponents.
His two beasts gave him an overwhelming advantage against the lower-ranked guards, who were clearly trained for support roles rather than direct combat. Even against five opponents, the battle remained evenly matched, though only through his monstrous power.
Luna's wolf and the Giant Goat charged in a coordinated pincer attack, their movements perfectly synchronized.
Harold spun, his chitinous segments gleaming in the strange light while his antennae captured every movement. His transformed arm struck the wolf, sending it crashing against a wall while he dodged the goat's charge.
The beasts rose more slowly than before, accumulated damage beginning to show in their labored movements and dulled reactions.
