As it turned out, Vel'Koz had seized the lull in the three's conversation to lash out with all four tentacles!
Sonic booms erupted through the air!
Warwick's pupils contracted sharply. His wings beat hard, and he dodged sideways.
A tentacle swept past his shoulder, the fierce wind making every strand of his fur stand on end as a searing sensation grazed his skin.
Cold sweat poured from Warwick's forehead, his heart pounding.
That was close!
It almost hit me!
He drew a deep breath and shouted:
"Then let's attack together!"
"With him here to heal us, there's not much risk!"
"Make sure to protect him!"
Wukong beat his wings, every feather taut, fighting spirit blazing in his eyes.
"All right!"
The moment the words fell.
All three figures burst into action!
Wukong became a blur, his wings slashing out streaks of blade light straight at Vel'Koz's face.
Warwick flanked it from the side, his claws tearing through the air, their tips gleaming coldly.
Lin Mo kept the mecha hovering in midair and raised its left arm.
Light gathered in its palm.
[Plasma Cannon charging...]
Vel'Koz's enormous eye swept coldly over the three.
All four tentacles swung at once, their four weapons weaving an impenetrable defensive net.
Clang, clang, clang!
Metallic crashes rang out!
Wukong slashed repeatedly with his wings, sending sparks flying. The weapon in his hand shook so hard that the web of his hand went numb, and waves of soreness spread through his wrist.
Warwick's claws tore into the tentacles, leaving bloody gashes across their surfaces as black blood seeped out.
Just then-
[Charge at 200%!]
A white beam blasted from the mecha's palm!
The air instantly warped!
Vel'Koz jerked sideways, and the beam grazed its flank.
The intense heat instantly burned a charred