"CRASH!"
The tail strike sent Kai flying through three trees before he slammed into a boulder, coughing blood.
"Brother!" the ice twin—probably named something similar—abandoned his position and rushed to help.
That left only the leader and the girl to face the beast directly.
The creature, sensing weakness, lunged toward the fallen fire twin with jaws open wide, clearly intending to eat him whole.
"No!" the girl screamed, throwing one of her swords in desperation.
The blade struck the beast's snout, making it flinch but not stopping its charge.
The leader tried to intercept, his spear blazing with golden energy as he thrust forward with all his strength.
But he was too far away. He wouldn't reach in time.
The beast's jaws descended toward the injured fire twin, who was too dazed to even try dodging.
And that's when Levi made his decision.
