Progression in Interdimensional Travel (59)

Lucy didn't waste the opening.

She sprinted forward, closing the distance in a blur, her glaive humming as she activated its cutting edge. The moment the Ravager staggered back onto its feet, she vaulted onto its back, using the plating of its exoskeleton as a foothold.

The beast thrashed violently, trying to shake her off, but Lucy kept her balance, shifting her weight fluidly. With a brutal downward stab, she drove her glaive straight into the base of its skull, twisting the weapon with a flick of her wrist.

The Ravager let out a choked snarl, its body shuddering before collapsing in a heap beneath her.

Lucy vaulted off, landing in a smooth roll, already scanning for the next threat.

Meanwhile, Ethel was in the thick of the chaos, her energy gauntlets crackling with power as she dealt with a new wave of Skulkers.

Three of them darted toward her, their razor-edged limbs flashing in the dim light.