The moment Liam and the Berserker launched forward, the forest between them ceased to exist as an obstacle.
It became something they tore through.
The ground cracked beneath Liam's feet as white-orange flames erupted from his left arm and burst from beneath his boots, propelling him forward in a straight line. Across from him, the Berserker exploded into motion with dark red lightning snapping violently over its limbs, its body lowering like a beast even though it ran upright.
The distance vanished instantly.
They collided at the center of the ruined forest.
Liam swung the hybrid javelin first.
The blackened weapon came in from the left, its molten cracks glowing brighter as he twisted his entire body behind the strike. The Berserker responded by driving its clawed forearm into the path of the blow.
