Battlefield (Part 4)

Gremlik lunged at Lith, who deflected the attack with Ruin that was now back into its bastard sword size while pivoting on his feet to use the opponent's momentum and move out of his trajectory.

'If I took flight as well, I would have lost one breath's worth of Invigoration. I don't know when I'll get another opportunity to use it, so I must make this count.' He thought.

'I strongly disagree.' Solus replied. 'The Thrall was nothing compared to the real thing and I've already told you why. In their mutated form, a Grendel becomes one with their blood core.

'That guy's mana flow has fused with his life force with amazing effects. Sure, he can't use magic anymore, but his entire body is now made by mana and elemental energies.