Byung struggled desperately against the creature, his sword finding purchase in the thick hide but doing minimal damage compared to the beast's overwhelming size and power. The three-headed dog was relentless, coordinating its attacks with terrifying efficiency now that it had assessed his capabilities.
The center head feinted left while the right head struck from an unexpected angle, its massive jaws clamping down on Byung's torso with crushing force. The armor held—barely—but the impact was devastating. Byung felt ribs crack despite the magical protection, felt the metal plates compress inward as the creature's bite force exceeded anything he'd experienced before.
