Viola capitalized on the distraction. She slid under a chaotic tail swipe, driving her dagger upward toward the creature's underbelly. The blade sparked against a secondary layer of hidden bone armor, completely failing to penetrate. The beast kicked out, catching Viola in the chest and sending her flying across the room.
Kylus charged straight into the path of the monster. He ignored his fractured ribs and the draining effect of the domain. He ducked under a massive, descending fist and swung the thermal cutter in a vicious, upward arc.
The superheated blade struck the monster's left knee. The extreme heat seared through the protective scales, biting deep into the joint.
The beast shrieked and slammed both fists down onto Kylus's back. The mercenary collapsed to the deck, his thermal cutter skittering away into the shadows. The monster raised its heavy foot, preparing to crush his skull.
