Ayo's body screamed in protest as he forced himself to stand, swaying unsteadily. He spat a gob of blood and wiped his mouth, then took up his swords once more. If this was to be his end, he would face it on his feet with steel in hand.
'For the sake of a lazy lifestyle... I will fight. Fight now laze later' Ayo steeled himself, preparing for its onslaught.
The crab warrior lunged with frightening speed, speartips jabbing. Ayo desperately deflected them with crossed blades.
The impact numbed his arms, but he held his ground. With a heave he threw back the spears and lunged in under the crab's guard, driving both tantos at the joints of its chest plate.
Sparks flew as the blackened steel blades skittered across the metal with a teeth-gritting screech. The chest plate held firm. Before Ayo could react, a pincer hammered him from the side and sent him flying through the air.