Two more demons came from his flanks, claws extended, mouths open and laughing.
Damian activated Sonic Blink, his body flickering out of existence and reappearing three meters away.
The demons' claws shredded the space where he'd been standing, the air itself screaming from the force.
A fourth demon was already there waiting, having predicted his movement with terrifying accuracy.
Its fist caught him in the ribs.
CRACK.
"Argh!"
Bones broke as Damian felt at least three ribs fracture from the single punch, the pain white-hot and immediate.
He twisted with the impact, using the momentum to swing his axe at the demon's neck.
The blade bit deep but didn't sever completely. Demon skin and muscle were far denser than human tissue.
The creature screamed and backhanded him.
Damian flew across the compartment and crashed into the opposite wall, the metal denting from the impact.
"EVERYONE GET BACK! CIVILIANS EVACUATE NOW!"
A voice shouted from behind him.
