From the creature's elbow, a jagged extension of bone began to grow, resembling the curved claws of a monstrous mantis. The inhuman figure gripped the protruding bone with its other hand and, with a violent yank, tore it free.
CRACK!
A chilling sound echoed as the bone ripped out, and immediately, the flesh from the creature's gripping hand was absorbed into the weapon. The bone twisted and morphed into a grotesque, otherworldly staff.
"Arghhh…"
The inhuman figure let out an incomprehensible roar and slammed the weapon into the ground.
BOOM!
The earth split apart with a deafening explosion, shockwaves tearing through the entire ruined kingdom. Cracks spiderwebbed outward, ripping the very land to pieces. Buildings that had survived the first attack now crumbled into the gaping fissures.
"Ugh!"
"Run!"
"Help me!"
"This is the end!"
Panic erupted as the ground split beneath people's feet. Some tried to flee, but many fell screaming into the widening chasms.
