The crystal hand crashed onto the floor, scattering shards across the chamber, and for the first time since the battle began, the Diamond Colossus retreated.
It leaped backward with surprising speed before freezing in place several meters away.
The creature lowered its gaze to the arm Dean had severed, and the blue disks in its eyes narrowed faintly before shifting back toward Dean.
In that moment, Dean's chest rose heavily, not because he was afraid, but because he still could not fully believe what Rend had just done.
The system had not exaggerated. Severance was real. The blade truly could cut through any defense.
The Diamond Colossus suddenly released a furious roar that shook the chamber from end to end.
The sound vibrated through the crystal walls and sent dust falling from the ceiling while the creature slammed its massive translucent sword into the ground.
