Chapter 203: Stone Giant
Erec hit the ground in a roll, then tried to return to his feet. Only the force of the blow kept him going, stopping him from catching himself. His back smashed into a pile of wood—and even that cost too much time. The ground shook beneath, and it only meant one thing. That giant man was right there, ready to throw another blow.
All of this happened in a split second. Not enough time to process the pain.
[Duck.]
As he heard the giant's labored grunt, Erec dived for the ground, feeling the air displace above his head.
[Roll to the right]
Erec did just as VAL commanded, but he could not see the guy attacking him. The ground beneath his feet gave way as the giant man stomped the place Erec had been. Dirt cracked and shifted as Erec forced whatever Strength he could into his legs, jumping with all his might.
He felt a fire stir within his gut as he kicked out, flying further.
The sting of his chest, of bruised bone where the cheap shot hit him, served as great fuel.
[By Dan—what kind of performance-enhancing drugs is this man on? Erec, jump again.]