As the deviant fiend neared the oasis, Rudy cleared his mind of useless thoughts and raised his broken sword.
The noon scorpion let out a hiss as it crawled forward and swung its claws at him.
Rudy blocked the claws while channeling essence into his sword, and as the dreadborn entered his range, he crashed his elbow into its claw with all of his might.
The scorpion cried as it stumbled forward, and Rudy climbed its back. He knelt and lifted his gleaming red sword, then he stabbed it at the back of its head.
The broken sword needed all of his might to go through its chitin, and as it did, dark blood sprayed out. He twisted his sword and pushed it forward, parting its head into two.
Sand rose above the ground as its body landed with a heavy thud and its purple eyes lost their luster.
[You have slain a Deviant Fiend: Noon Scorpion.]
[Your blood has grown pure.]
Rudy let out a deep breath, his dreamy eyes returned to normal, and he looked around in confusion. "Where am I?"
