Four phantoms flickered in four directions around Shade at once. Four identical "Goddesses in the Lake" surrounded him on the water to the east, west, south, and north, all swinging their longswords simultaneously. As astonishing waves rose from the calm lake surface, walls of water carrying sharp blades closed in on Shade.
"Frog's Leap!"
The dried frog leg was tossed onto the water. Shade leaped upward with all his strength, jumping into the air before the water walls from all four directions could close together.
The water walls moved incredibly fast, colliding beneath his feet and exploding into mist in an instant.
One Spirit Rune after another lit up on the Destiny Ring behind the angel. This time, it was a combination of Enlightenment Fool's Lock and Miracle Water.
Chains of pure water shot toward Shade in the air from all directions within the shattered curtain of water. The chains were formed from exquisite runes, and "she" softly reminded the falling Outlander beside his ear:
Once the chains bind you, even you will be unable to escape.
"Great Sin Chains!"
Black chains that seemed capable of absorbing all light shot from Shade's sleeves. As he fell, he controlled them, whipping them rapidly around his body. The four chains of pure water were remarkably powerful, but they could not overcome the pitch-black chains enhanced by Gluttony, Greed, and Sloth at once.
Just as Shade landed back on the water, the Great Sin Chains in the air had already strangled the four chains of pure water. But before he could celebrate, he had to swing his sword forward again to block the wooden staff coming down at him.
Bang!
Water mist exploded again. The power of the Miracle Spirit Rune angel gave the White Robed Lady terrifying strength. When the dragon and