I slipped into Shadow Veil, letting the darkness swallow me whole before the ape's rage could snap toward the one responsible for punching two massive holes through its body.
The wounds should have had it bleeding out on the floor like overripe fruit, but the damn thing was practically cauterizing itself just by existing, flames licking along its hide, sealing flesh that should've been pouring out its life.
Thud!
Thud!
Thud!
From my hidden position, I watched the ape struggle with every step, its damaged shoulder throwing off its balance.
The others noticed it too, and it boosted their confidence even more. The first step to winning this raid was for them to believe they could win—and my first flashy, explosive attack had done exactly that.
"RAWWR!"
The giant ape rocked back, its massive fists smashing into the stone floor. The impact sent jagged spikes of molten rock flying through the air, each one trailing ribbons of lava that sizzled against the stone.
