As his Sprout Team stood locked in formation, the Zombie Leader reacted instantly.
"ROAR—!"
A thunderous roar burst from its throat, foul saliva spraying in all directions as its massive body surged forward. The ground trembled under each step as it charged straight toward the Guardian Sprout.
Despite the overwhelming difference in size, the Guardian Sprout did not retreat.
The moment it closed the distance, the Zombie Leader raised its massive hammer high above its head. The muscles of its bloated arm bulged grotesquely, and with a savage roar, it brought the weapon crashing down with terrifying force, aiming to crush the Guardian Sprout in a single blow.
The Guardian Sprout raised its shield to meet the attack. At the same time, thick vines burst from beneath its feet, rapidly coiling toward the Zombie Leader's arm in an attempt to bind it and slow the incoming strike.
For a fraction of a second, it worked, and the hammer's descent slowed, but only slightly.
