The Knight closed in from the other side. It jumped high and came down with a full overhead strike aimed at the chimera's neck. The chimera reacted instantly. It caught the Knight mid-air by the torso and slammed it into the floor, the sound sharp and heavy.
Asher didn't wait. He appeared at the chimera's flank and drove a kick into its knee joint to disrupt its balance. The chimera staggered half a step, more annoyed than hurt, and swung its tail around again. Asher blocked with his forearm, letting the force slide past him as he stepped back.
The chimera opened its mouth slightly. That same hum started again—charging another beam.
Asher didn't give it the space.
He sprinted forward and jumped, putting himself right in front of the creature's head before it could fire. The chimera reacted on instinct and snapped its jaw shut, canceling the beam. Asher planted his foot on its snout and pushed off, flipping over its head and landing behind it.
