Aden Vasco was still fighting for his life, his moves ragged and barely effective against the High Orc's relentless assault. The orc's attacks were a blur of steel and fury, each blow landing with precision and deadly force.
Aden stumbled back, his vision blurring from the sheer force of the orc's attacks. His stamina was almost gone, his body screaming in agony.
"Raaaah!" the High Orc bellowed, its voice a primal scream that sent shivers down Aden's spine.
Aden's sword flashed in the dim light, its blade biting deep into the High Orc's defenses. But instead of landing the killing blow, the High Orc's massive hand closed around Aden's wrist like a vice.
"Noooooooo!" Aden screamed, his body twisting in agony as the High Orc's fist drove into his leg, breaking a bone with a sickening crunch.
The sound of shattering bone echoed through the settlement, followed by Aden's anguished cry. The High Orc's other hand twisted and swung, threatening to break Aden's right hand. Aden's eyes widened in horror as he realized the true extent of his predicament.
"Ugggghhhhh..." Aden groaned, his left leg now broken, his field of movement limited.
The High Orc loomed over him, its eyes blazing with a feral light. It raised its blade, ready to deliver the final blow. Aden closed his eyes, waiting for the inevitable.
But as the blade began its descent, Aden's instincts kicked in, and he rolled to the side, avoiding the blow by mere inches. The High Orc's blade bit deep into the earth, sending shockwaves through the ground.
Aden stumbled back, his eyes snapping open as he desperately tried to put distance between himself and the High Orc. He crashed into a nearby hut, the wooden beams creaking in protest.
"No... no... no..." Aden muttered, his voice barely audible over the sound of his own heartbeat.
The High Orc charged forward, its massive frame undulating as it swung its blade in a wide, deadly arc. Aden raised his sword, but it felt like a feather in his hand, his arm trembling with exhaustion.
"This is it," Aden thought, his mind racing with desperation. "I'm going to die here, alone."
The High Orc's blade flashed in the dim light, its edge glinting with a malevolent light. Aden raised his sword, but it was too late. The High Orc's blade bit deep into his shoulder, sending Aden crashing to the ground.
"Ahh..." Aden screamed, his vision blurring as the High Orc's foot came crashing down, mere inches from his face.
Aden scrambled back, his eyes wide with terror. He stumbled to his feet, his left leg throbbing with pain. He took one step back, then another, his eyes fixed on the High Orc.
"I... I made a mistake," Aden thought, his mind reeling with desperation. "I shouldn't have come here. I shouldn't have tried to fight."
The High Orc took a step forward, its eyes blazing with a feral light. Aden raised his sword, but it felt like a useless stick in his hand.
"WWHHYYY?" Aden thought, his voice barely audible over the sound of his own heartbeat.
"This is it," Aden thought, his mind racing with desperation. "if i am going to die, i'll bring you down with me..."