Ivan clung firmly to Romelus's head. Romelus punched Ivan's body with brutal force. Although Ivan took the full brunt of the impact, some of the force was transmitted to Romelus's own head, causing them to stagger. Romelus thrashed wildly around, slamming their wrapped head into the chamber's walls and floor.
"Dummy, you didn't even think of ripping me off your head," Ivan instigated the zombie, his voice muffled but clear.
The zombie paused briefly, then, as if compelled by Ivan's taunt, decided to follow his instigation. He pressed his clawed hands into Ivan's thighs and forcefully pulled. Ivan groaned in pain as his muscles fought fiercely to resist the immense pulling force. His armour creaked metallically under the crushing pressure of Romelus's claws.
