Claude gives a short laugh, preparing a Combat Art for the right opportunity-- and that moment comes all too soon, the ram rearing its head back in anger, exposing the vulnerable throat.

The powered up shot not only lands, but drives right through the star creature's neck and out the other side, partially severing the head. It gives one last eerie, fading howl and collapses.

Unfortunately, the star ram wasn't the only thing taken out by Claude's Monster Blast. The technique ended up wearing out the bow too, the wood splintering enough that the string is no longer pulled taut. Claude clicks his tongue in disappointment. "Well... looks like I'll have to go back to Town Hall again tomorrow for a new bow."