Najenda showed not the slightest fear in the face of the colossal sand serpent rearing before her. Raising Pumpkin with both hands, she aimed straight at the creature's head, completely ignoring the cascade of sand grains falling upon her.
Merksild scoffed at her action, manipulating the giant serpent to open its jaws. With a deafening roar, it lunged forward to swallow her whole.
A ball of light condensed at the muzzle, but before Najenda could fire, she was engulfed by the serpent.
Chapter 41