By The Campfire

"Rune Cannon Mode: 'Hasta La Vista'!" Blimpo announced as he pulled the trigger.

A flash of sparks roared out with the coming of a spray of explosive pellets that immediately chained into swirling fits of flashing flames against the crustacean's sturdy shell.

The large crab stumbled back after being pelted by dozens of small-scale, harsh explosions; its shell was burnt and left cracking, peeling apart at the seams.

"All yours, friend!" Blimpo called out.

Amidst the flying sparks and new aroma of cooked crab from the billowing smoke, Joel leapt in without hesitation, plunging his sword through the brittled armor of the large crustacean.

The blade slid straight in, neutralizing the brain of the steaming crab as Joel stood still for a moment.

"Phew," he exhaled, withdrawing his sword.

As the silver-haired, youthful man turned around, the blonde elf was standing there with a smile, flipping his goggles up and raising a hand for a celebratory high-five.