Within the transparent world, the movements of the three humans and one demon fighting before him slowed.
Muscles, bones, techniques, Blood Demon Arts, every channel and the fighting spirit flowing through them-all became clearly visible to Haruto.
There was no denying that Gyokko was an incredibly powerful enemy. His Blood Demon Arts took many forms, and every one was bizarre and formidable.
Once he left his pot, his attacks became even fiercer.
His fists, in particular, could turn anything they touched into fish that attacked. Even Sabito and Kyojuro together struggled to fend them off.
But even the strongest demon had weaknesses!
Beneath that body covered in sturdy scales, there was only one brain and one heart!
That heart beat slowly in Haruto's sight, squeezing blood like a pump and sending it throughout the body...
Gyokko concentrated most of his strength in his fists, trying to break through Sabito's defenses and turn him into part of his school of fish.
Something stirred in Sabito's mind. For an instant, he suddenly felt that he could no longer sense Haruto's presence.
It was as if Haruto had become a dim star in the clear night sky, blending into the darkness.
But the next second, Sabito spotted Haruto standing behind the furiously attacking Gyokko.
Still, not a trace of his presence leaked out... Even Gyokko, an Upper Rank Demon, had failed to notice him!
Haruto was like a shadow beneath the moonlight, present yet utterly unremarkable.
Even the blade he raised...
Whoosh!
Went completely unnoticed!
Gyokko turned around. Half his face fell to the ground, while the other half wore an expression of utter disbelief.
"You... what are you? How dare you damage Lord Gyokko's body, a perfect work of art?!"
*Why didn't this fellow have even a trace of fighting spirit?! He'd