Andrew had already lost all sense of reason at this point. The only thing keeping him fighting was pure instinct and the buried, primal urge to kill.

His greatsword came crashing down from above, though it did not target any of the five directly. Even so, all five suddenly felt a crushing weight bearing down on them.

Fear rose in their chests at the exact same moment.

Three of them instantly retreated, prioritizing survival above all else.

Only Damon and Titus, who had spent a lifetime fighting side by side, recognized the real opening. Retreating guaranteed serious injury, so the only path to victory was to meet the strike head-on.

Their judgment and battle instincts were, without question, correct. They took Andrew's descending strike straight on, their energy flaring violently as it collided with Godslayer.

However, what they did not expect was that none of their companions stayed behind to help them absorb the impact.

With only the two of them remaining in front of Godslaye