The Stone Man emerged from the shattered earth with astonishing speed despite his colossal frame. Chunks of fractured rock cascaded from his body while his feet settled heavily upon the ground, leaving deep imprints with every step.
"Feisty. I don't even know who you are, but you're worthy of death by my hands. If you win, I will tell you my name. If you don't, I will part you with my name nonetheless. I don't underestimate anyone, so let's battle for the fun of it!" he bellowed across the distance, his voice carrying clearly enough for her to hear.
Phaedra responded by gathering radiant light around herself before hurling her body out of the Ruined Watchtower, leaving Rook behind. She was determined to intercept the advancing giant before he could reach the tower again. Her expression had grown noticeably more serious, yet irritation still lingered beneath it. She did not even stop to wonder who Oliver might have offended for such a monster to come after him.
