Flames streamed endlessly from Fire Cart's mouth, turning the rooftop into a sea of fire.
But amid that sea of fire, although Tobi yelled and hollered as though his backside were burning, the flames Fire Cart spewed split to either side when they reached him, like waves breaking against a reef.
Moses parting the sea!
Hiding behind Tobi, Grace instinctively recalled that famous biblical story.
The scorching blasts of air seared Grace's cheeks, even giving her the illusion that the beautiful golden hair she took such pride in had begun to burn.
This demon from hell was far too terrifying!
And he could fly, too, just like a legendary dragon. If he suddenly swooped down from the sky in a surprise attack, even a company of soldiers would be burned to ashes in a single breath.
Had the Metropolitan Police Department personnel not been hiding behind Tobi, they would probably have been reduced to ashes by now.
"Meow?"
Only after a good while did Fire Cart stop spewing flames. His feline eyes reflected green light, revealing uncertainty and alarm.
By now, the hospital rooftop had been scorched pitch-black by the flames. Some places had even melted, with little flames dancing over them.
"Hahaha! Kitty, are you completely baffled? Wondering why your supernatural fire doesn't work on me?"
Tobi burst out laughing. He reached out and lifted a corner of his black robe patterned with red clouds, revealing a crimson fur garment underneath.
"Ta-da! Mystery solved! This is the legendary fireproof Fire-Rat Robe. Pretty nice, huh? It took me a lot of effort to get my hands on it."
After showing it off for a while, Tobi let his robe fall back into place.
"Kitty, you've had enough fun by now."
His right eye turned scarlet, three black tomoe revolving around