The lean ogre vanished from the spot as it became a blur.
In a heartbeat, it appeared inside their formation.
Explorers were thrown aside by a sweeping strike that cut through their spacing. One shield bearer was sent tumbling. Another lost footing completely.
The ogre moved like wind wrapped in muscle.
It wasn't bulky like the others.
It was lean but thick with compact power. Its muscles were tight beneath dark, hardened skin. Its legs were longer, built for bursts. Its arms were corded with strength, one slightly larger, veins raised along it.
Its eyes were sharp.
Mindless and focused on the assault it carried out.
Ryn reacted first as he stepped in and blocked a crushing strike aimed at one of the casters.
Steel met flesh.
The sound rang.
Ryn's boots slid across the ground.
His teeth clenched. "Strong!"
The impact nearly threw him off balance.
Before the ogre could follow through, the captain swung from the side with controlled power.
The blade cut through the air.
