The nearest Blood-Ghoul spotted him immediately.
It released a horrible screech and charged, swinging its long claws toward his face.
Holden moved his sword.
SWISH!
The blade passed cleanly through the creature's neck.
A burst of crimson fire followed the cut, spreading through its corrupted body before it could even hit the ground.
The Blood-Ghoul's flesh began to burn, and within seconds, its remains collapsed into a steaming pile of ash and dark fluid.
Holden didn't stop.
Another ghoul rushed toward him from the left.
He turned and cut through its torso, then shifted his weight and struck the next creature coming from behind.
SWISH! SWISH!
Two more Blood-Ghouls fell.
A fourth tried to leap onto his back, but Holden stepped aside before its claws could reach him. His sword flashed upward, splitting the creature through the chest and sending it crashing into the sand.
Crimson flames spread across the remains.
Holden continued forward.
