Hajin moved first, his chain snapping forward and wrapping around the worm's neck before it could fully rise, using the anchor to pull himself in as he closed the distance in a single stride.
His fist connected with the underside of its jaw, the impact lifting its head and exposing its throat.
Juna followed a split second later, her claws raking across the exposed scales in a series of rapid, brutal slashes that sent black blood flying in every direction.
She landed on its neck, dug her claws in, and pulled herself along its body like she was climbing a ridge, leaving a trail of deep gashes behind her.
Loccy came in from below, her fist driving into the worm's side and cracking its scales, making the entire body lurch sideways. She followed up with a kick to the same spot, then another, each blow landing with a thud that echoed across the dunes.
