A whisper of displaced air from their left, a sound so faint it might have been their own imagination.
Then chaos erupted.
The demon appeared at their flank, moving faster than their human eyes could track. Its claw struck with the force of a battering ram, connecting with the tank's shield. The impact released a thunderous boom that shook leaves from nearby trees.
The warrior and his shield went airborne, spinning wildly before crashing into the underbrush thirty feet away.
"Shit!" Cain's face contorted with horror.
Theodore didn't hesitate. "Attack! All fighters engage!
The warriors surged forward, their weapons raised, battle cries tearing from their throats.
As they converged on the demon from multiple angles with a desperate, courageous charge. The demon stood motionless, watching them come with detached curiosity.
It raised one hand almost lazily.
A wave of dark energy pulsed outward, striking the first line of attackers.
