Zafika ends up stumbling backwards too when the monster releases their weapon, but they quickly find their balance, relieve that this did indeed work, thank heavens. They open their eyes to see the monster rubbing at its eyes, and somewhere at the back of their mind, they feel sorry for it, because even with their eyes closed, that flash was bright.

But that fleeting moment of compassion is quickly shaken off, because they're done with this day, and through that, done with this monster too, and as much as they like warmth, this is too much. So, they bring their glaive up, and slash at the monster again. Except this time, they're aiming for it's neck.

[Zafika wastes no time in attacking and going for a decaptitation]