His body reacted faster than his mind.
By the time Colin came to his senses, he found he'd already drawn his weapon and severed the claw. The dismembered forepaw twitched uncontrollably on the ground. A rotten stench, identical to the one from the Earthworm tunnels, filled the air.
Kase, beside him, was just as quick to react, slamming his body against the door.
The thick castle gate slammed shut with a CLANG, cutting off the wail from outside.
The two soldiers, startled, quickly ran into the bailey, shouting, "Enemies! There are enemies!"
WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
Several whistling sounds cut through the air. Colin watched as two long spears sailed down from above, effortlessly piercing the soldiers' armor and sinking into their bodies.
Thick blood immediately pooled on the ground.
One moment, the two men had been full of life; the next, they could only lie on the ground, struggling and wailing helplessly.
"The gate bar! The gate bar!"
