S17 - Shield Block

What separates man from beast? Man cannot rely on strategy alone. He must also improvise.

He turned around and now saw all four of his enemies, bearing down upon him with swords, chains, knives, and— paws? Korrina had blue paws. So she hid her true form. No matter.

He needed his ultimate shield to avoid damage. He only had time to protect one side. Korrina had just attacked and needed to reposition. Emil and Doggie were waiting at the ready. So he shielded his left side. The swords glanced off his the sturdy dark wood. They were exposed now.

Flames erupted inside him. Scorpion's doing. Fire was the one thing that could weaken his Ultimate Shield. The price of using wood, he supposed.

- Season 17 Round 2, /u/Ragnarust