Ryan's unexpected resilience caught the Princess Blazing Spider off guard. She couldn't fathom how such a grievously wounded "ant" could still muster the strength to fight back. But retreat was not a concept befitting her royal lineage. Her massive spider lance rose to meet Ryan's descending black and yellow greatsword.
"Clang!"
The clash of metal echoed through the cavern as Ryan landed deftly on his feet. The Princess, unwavering, unleashed a column of flame from her mouth, this time laced with a volatile, high-temperature powder that promised a devastating explosion upon contact.
Undeterred, Ryan darted beneath the colossal arachnid. From this vulnerable position, any explosive attack she launched could potentially harm her as well. Sensing the risk, the Princess Blazing Spider ceased her Blazing assault, instead retracting her legs and pressing her massive body downward in an attempt to crush Ryan.