He whipped his head toward the sound. The sight that met his eyes was the last thing he wanted to see.
A vast swarm of Red Ants surged out from deep within the Desert like dark clouds blotting out the sky, heading straight for him.
"Damn it, how did these Red Ants get out?" Kazama Ya muttered curses, his eyes turning grave.
These inferior humans could not hurt him, but the Red Ants were another matter. With that power in their possession, they could suck him dry in moments.
At this critical juncture, he had no intention of playing around any longer. His fingers tightened around Nai Hyuga's neck, ready to finish her off immediately before fleeing this place.
Just then, a strange distortion formed in the air beside him and lunged straight at his face.
Kazama Ya's senses were keen. Almost the instant he sensed danger, he released the hand restraining Nai Hyuga and darted backward, dodging the strange attack.
"Damn it, who's there?" Kazama Ya steadied himself and scanned his surroundings, but saw no one.
His brow furrowed slightly. He had already guessed what was behind it. "Damn it, it's that stinking bear!"
He cast a quick glance behind him. The dense swarm of Red Ants was already closing in. He knew he could not waste any more time. He had to leave this place as quickly as possible.
With that, he had no choice but to abandon the idea of killing Nai Hyuga. He pushed off lightly with both legs and drifted backward.
As he floated into the air, he kept his eyes fixed on the approaching Red Ants, his hands moving all the while.
Kazama Ya pressed his palms together, his lips moving as he recited an incantation.
Multicolored light spilled through the gap between his