At the hole where the gigantic Tree of Ages had disappeared.
Li Xia chased Glass, one of the two Demonesses, inside.
One ahead, one behind, he stayed right on her heels.
His imposing presence and attacks left the demon ahead panting and drenched in sweat.
"Stop running."
Li Xia shouted from behind.
Earlier, he had worked with Mountain Demon to force this woman into the cavern.
That gave him ample reason to pursue her inside.
And no one, whether out in the open or in the shadows, could voice a single objection.
He was rooting out the threat completely, after all.
It was for everyone's good.
Thus, those outside only needed to fight at their leisure, while he took his time looting inside.
Even the fair duel between the proud Sesshomaru and the cunning Manganomaru had, to some extent, figured into his calculations. Or rather, into his expectations.
He only hoped those two would keep at it a while longer and buy him enough time.
Kikyo thought he was only on the second level, just like that fellow Manganomaru, unaware that he was actually on the fourth. Knowing their personalities well, the only thing he had failed to account for was Kikyo's trust in Kagome.
"Kirara, hurry!"
Seeing Li Xia rapidly closing in behind her, Glass grew frantic.
Well aware of her own limits, she could only urge the big cat farther down in search of the gigantic Tree of Ages' main body, while steeling herself to swing her twin blades and send out slashes of light, trying to buy a little time.
It was not that she was unwilling to sacrifice herself for her Lord Flying Demon Moth, but it had to be worthwhile.
She had seen perfectly clearly how Lapis Lazuli had fallen earlier.
She was not much