As Alex reappeared in front of the axe-wielding giant, his form streaked in a blur of lightning, he looked absurdly small, like a defiant spark challenging a mountain. The giant's eyes pulsed with primal power, locking onto Alex's approach with uncanny awareness. There was no delay.
With a roar that cracked the air, the titan moved.
The giant's massive arms swung its stone axe horizontally, the weapon carving through the air with the speed of a cannonball. The pressure it generated created a concussive shockwave that blasted dust and rubble across the battlefield. Despite its sheer size, the motion wasn't clumsy. It was precise. Intentional. Deadly.
Alex's pupils contracted.
Fast.
