Thanks to his wealth of experience, although the bearded man did not sense any danger, he still dodged the position where Kurome was most likely to appear and attack at the first possible moment.
Sure enough... he had made the right choice.
That preemptive dodge happened to avoid Kurome's slash from behind.
"Hm?"
The missed attack exceeded Kurome's expectations. Could this bearded man see the future? He had actually dodged a second in advance.
That missed slash gave the bearded man an opportunity. He no longer dared to hold back in the slightest, so he attacked with all his strength.
The instant he dodged, his body twisted around in a movement no human should have been capable of, followed by a terrifying punch aimed directly at Kurome.
Imperial Fist Temple: Hundred Rending Fists!
There was not the slightest hint of mercy in this punch. If it landed, death was certain!
"..."
Even Kurome felt a trace of danger in the face of that punch. But only a trace. The next second... Kurome became just a little serious.
The bearded man launched his punch at Kurome, the terrifying force striking her body directly.
I won!
A smile could not help appearing on the bearded man's face. Though it was not a particularly honorable victory, at least he had not disgraced the Imperial Fist Temple too badly.
The sight also changed the expressions of the onlookers around them, especially the other members of the Four Rakshasa Demons. They knew the power of that punch. The girl before them was undoubtedly dead!
But if that person became enraged because of this, would they be implicated as well? The few of them unconsciously looked toward Rita. Rita and the girls beside her showed no other expression, as though... they did not care.
"Hm?"
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