Protheus (Part 4)

The Doppelganger slashed with its claws and only when they passed millimeters away from her face did Jirni notice that instead of fingers the creatures had five small Scorpicore's tails.

'Yesterday Manohar told us that these things can just copy someone's appearance. He never mentioned the ability to combine and imitate Emperor Beasts!'

She assembled her remaining needles into the staff of a polearm to block the following slash, but as soon as she perceived the creature's strength, Jirni knew not to be its match.

She jumped back, using the momentum of the impact to gain some distance and drag the Countess with her.

"Give me the woman or die with her!" The Doppelganger's voice sounded like gurgling water while their words revealed a compassion that Jirni didn't expect nor respect.