Dual Blade rushed toward the variant, knowing that a single well-placed strike to its heart would be enough to end it. Any defense the creature had around its core would likely be useless once his blades connected.
Chris, not to be outdone, teleported to Cain, quickly pulling him away from the battlefield and toward the healer. But they weren't the only ones to appear before the healer. The variant, as if anticipating the move, emerged beside them as well—delivering a deadly blow that struck both the healer and the unsuspecting Will, putting them out of commission in a blink.
Enclosed within a dome of darkness and possessing the ability to manipulate shadows, the variant could appear anywhere within the dome at will. It had deliberately avoided using any shadow abilities earlier, allowing the others to grow accustomed to its standard movements. Then, in the climax of the battle, it shattered that rhythm—unleashing its true potential to deadly effect.
