Breaking Through the Formation

"Rudbornn..."

Harribel's back stiffened for a second. Then she turned to look at the lone skull floating in midair. "Were you spying on me?"

"What do you mean, spying? This is merely my duty. Don't forget, while you are the commander personally appointed by Lord Szayelaporro, I am the battle supervisor. Who says supervising a commander in battle isn't supervision? If you don't believe me, go ask Lord Szayelaporro!"

The skull remained expressionless, its jaw opening and closing as Rudbornn's somewhat distinctive voice quietly echoed through the surroundings.

The corner of Harribel's eye twitched almost imperceptibly. She chose not to argue, and simply...