The monster was a smaller version of the one they saw not too long ago. Its small bat face looked at them, and its lips peeled back to show yellow fangs.
This one was in their rank. The monster flexed its claws and ran at them, swinging with claws like daggers. Azaroth was in the lead, at the front, and he met the monster with his sword.
He brought his sword down quick and fast in a thrust and twist that should have killed the monster, but the monster dodged, moving into his guard to use its claws.
But Azaroth simply slammed his left hand into its stomach and used Fire Force before its claws reached him. Its stomach was blown back with fire and a shockwave at such a close distance.
Azaroth flicked his hand to remove the blood on it. He frowned at the monster. It shouldn't be able to move that fast or even dodge his blade like that.
Monsters that were not bosses tended to be stupid. They ran at your swords; they didn't dodge.
