The scarred leader cursed loudly, instinctively raising one arm to shield his face as the crimson aura around his fists flickered unsteadily.
The subordinates panicked and momentarily loosened their grip on Grace as they covered their eyes.
In that split second of chaos, Jake forced his broken body to move.
Gritting his teeth through the agony, he rolled toward the nearest fallen subordinate.
His bloodied fingers closed around the hilt of a dropped short sword.
The cold steel felt solid in his grip.
Then,
Using the last of his strength, Jake activated the skill.
"SLASH!"
A sharp, glowing arc of light burst from the blade as he swung with everything he had left.
The empowered slash cut through the air with surprising sharpness, streaking toward the leader's neck.
The scarred man sensed the danger even while blinded.
He roared and instinctively brought his glowing crimson fist up to block.
SHIIING!!
SPLUUUURT!!
The empowered slash connected.
