As that projectile soars toward Kain, he does very little to stop it. It strikes his right shoulder and he grunts with more pain. It also hurts to breathe, he’s worried that the earlier attack cracked some ribs. It’s a fine line he’s got to walk now, and he knows it. Too much and he’ll be done for. But just enough damage ought to make his next attack stronger. He remembers and clings to that strong feeling he’d first had after drinking the dragon’s blood.

Adelaide’s scream in particular was sickening. They have to end this soon, or they’ll all go down.

With a much clearer path now, Kain can take to the air again and aim for Vengeance. He grimaces when he leaps, definitely feeling the aches from the hits he’s taken. Ugh, he’s not looking forward to the landing. This time, he holds nothing back as he launches into Dragoon’s Pride. It’s swifter than a normal jump, and far flashier… it takes more out of him too, so it’s not something he can pull out often. If he hits his target there will be a bright explosion of energy in addition to the stab from his lance.