CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIVE – ONE FOR ALL

With frightening speed, the beast lashed out with its tail, sweeping across the cavern floor. The group barely had time to dive out of the way, the wind from the attack ruffling their hair as it passed. "Spread out!" Erik shouted, drawing his sword. "We need to surround it!" The group sprang into action, their months of hardship and teamwork coming into play. Erik and Arryk moved to flank the beast, drawing its attention while Anna and Freya circled around to the sides. The battle that ensued was like nothing they had ever experienced. The beast was incredibly fast for its size, its attacks coming from all directions. Its scales seemed impervious to their weapons, sparks flying as Erik and Arryk's blades glanced off its hide. Anna, using her heightened senses, called out warnings to the others. "Erik, duck left!" she shouted, just as the beast's tail whipped over Erik's head. "Arryk, watch out for its claws!" Freya, her initial fear giving way to determination, used her knowledge