Erend was having a slightly better time than Sylven, at least for now.
His Trial forced him into a relentless battle where he could not do more than keep fighting, with power reduced to less than half.
His movement was heavier. His attacks demanded more effort. His punches didn't carry the overwhelming force he was accustomed to, and even his Magic felt weak.
The fire and lightning he unleashed still tore through the battlefield, but they lacked the destructive power he had grown used to relying on.
His Dragon Scales also lost much of their usual strength, leaving him more vulnerable.
The zombie warriors kept pressing him from every direction without giving him a moment to rest. They surrounded him like a wall of rotten flesh and battered armor, but they also attacked with coordination and discipline.
Whenever Erend killed one down, another immediately rushed into the opening. He had already killed many of them, but roughly half of the original horde still remained.
