During Ryan's first exchange with the Black Hound Spirit Beast, Hobart had not been idle either. He felt his stomach growing larger and larger, as though something inside was snatching away his strength and spirituality.
He hurried into the Country of Disorder and took out that Level 1 Sealed Artifact of the "Error" pathway.
Hobart consoled himself: Using it once in a while shouldn't be enough to immediately summon Amon, right?
With one hand, he put on the glove-shaped Sealed Artifact. With the other, he grabbed at his stomach. Instantly, a bloody creature appeared in his hand. It had three arms, four legs, a monkey-like head covered in fish scales.
Hobart quickly threw the monster away. "The abilities of the 'Moon' pathway are disgusting!"
He glanced at the Despair Witch, who had been continuously suppressed by the Bull Demon King. Her stomach was also rapidly swelling.
On the other side, the Black Hound Spirit Beast summoned the Underworld Gate. A Bronze Gate covered in intricate patterns appeared, and pale arms extended out from within, restricting Ryan's movements. Ryan immediately "Amplified" his strength and spirituality, as well as the aura of "life" around him.
Although those auras had little effect on the Black Hound Spirit Beast, the Underworld Gate was affected by the aura of "life." The evil spirits within seemed to gain new life and no longer wished to obey the Black Hound Spirit Beast, releasing Ryan.
The Underworld Gate itself rapidly faded because of the aura of "life."
Ryan quickly broke free of the restraints and regained his freedom.
At the same time, the creatures that had fallen from the fruits charged over, blocking the Black Hound Spirit Beast from attacking Ryan.
Hobart looked toward the other battlefield again. The Bull Demon King once more "Distorted" the Despair Witch's