Crack!
A sharp shattering sound exploded inside Loki's mind.
The eerie blue magical energy had no chance even to resist. The tangible, blood-red killing intent instantly shredded it into specks of light that dissipated into the air.
"What?!"
The malice on Loki's face froze, and his pupils shrank violently to pinpoints.
He whipped his head around toward the Asian woman in the dark green cheongsam.
The instant his eyes met Retsu Unohana's-
Loki felt a violent tremor deep within his soul!
He seemed to see mountains of corpses and seas of blood! Countless souls howled in despair, struggling beneath that woman's feet!
It was death in its purest form, transcending dimensions and rules!
He felt as though he wasn't looking at a woman, but had his throat locked in the jaws of a deathly beast lurking in an ancient abyss!
Cold sweat instantly soaked Loki's plaid shirt.
He was the mighty God of Mischief of Asgard. He had faced Laufey, King of the Frost Giants, and even encountered those terrifying beings out in the universe.
Yet never before had he felt death so close!
"Miss."
Retsu Unohana withdrew her gaze and lowered her head again, elegantly lifting the teapot from the Red Clay Stove and pouring steaming tea into a cup.
Her voice remained gentle as water, as though that terrifying killing intent had been nothing but an illusion.
"Our boss is discussing business with you."
Retsu Unohana gently set the cup on a tray, a flawless smile curving her lips.
"Here at Yang Clinic, we part on good terms even if a deal falls through. But if someone tries anything underhanded..."
Retsu Unohana raised her head, her clear eyes utterly devoid of warmth.
"I would be delighted to personally teach him what real anatomy looks like."
Loki's knees buckled,