All the attacks rained down on the monster from every direction. Enchanted steel, Ether, and intent to kill collided at once.
Ethan and Samantha held their fire this time. From their position afar they stopped shooting because they didn't want to risk hitting their own friends now that everyone had closed in.
George was the first to reach the monster's head. His heavy hammer came down again and again, each blow aimed to crush and shatter him. The ground cracked beneath every impact as he tried to cave the monster's skull in through sheer force.
Clara moved like a streak of cold light. Her short bluish spear flashed as frost spread along its edge. Her thrusts left a trail of biting cold and each hit slowed, froze, or gnawed at the monster's body.
Ryan struck from the opposite side. His spear was crystalline and smooth, almost beautiful, yet every stab landed ruthlessly. Ether energy rippled through the weapon as it pierced and tore, carving deep wounds into the black flesh.
