The beast raised its fist again, as if it wanted to crush not just Damon, but the entire valley beneath its feet. The ground shook, the trees creaking around it, snow falling from the branches like frozen rain.
Damon didn't wait. His eyes scanned the surrounding landscape. The forest was thick with twisted trees, tall trunks covered in ice, some as thick as walls. Jagged rocks jutted out of the snow, forming small rises and hidden ravines.
"If I can't pierce you... I'll use everything here to break you."
He ran, spear gripped tightly in his hands, but with no intention of attacking directly. The ape roared and came after him, clearing a path with its gigantic arms. Trees were ripped from the ground, thrown like twigs. Each step of the monster vibrated the snow, but Damon ran lighter, diving between the trunks.
The giant raised his fist and punched. Damon dodged, rolling under a fallen log. The creature's hand slammed into a massive boulder behind him.
CRACK!
