"It actually... devoured the miasma!"
Asou Yuna watched Bishamon's actions ahead of her in utter shock... "Miasma" was something like gloomy air that the monsters of the Far Shore favored. When this phenomenon occurred, it was called miasma. Adults affected by it could also see the residents of cracks hidden in blind spots, as well as demons and monsters. During miasma outbreaks, demons and monsters gathered in great numbers. If gods did not clear them out in time, the area would affect the human realm, causing a series of unpredictable disasters to befall the people there.
It could be understood as a special kind of demonic aura unique to this world.
And now... this Vessel of Calamity, Bishamon, had actually devoured the miasma.
"Bishamon, are you crazy? Or have you lived so long that you've turned yourself stupid?!"
Even Yato could not hold back at Bishamon's actions. Using his mask as a medium and his own body as a vessel, Bishamon had devoured the miasma and named it Ugliness, entering a state of assimilation with demons and monsters. Though his power had been enhanced, becoming one with monsters for a momentary burst of strength...
"The fate of a Vessel of Calamity... I stopped wanting to continue it long ago. I originally wanted you, Yato, to finish me off, but fighting with everything I have and dying like this is also a pretty good choice!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Bishamon vanished. The next instant, he appeared directly in front of Seele, his tachi flashing as it slashed toward her.
However, Bishamon only felt himself cut through air. The girl before him suddenly turned into a white flower and vanished. At the same time... Bishamon reflexively drove his tachi behind him once more.
Sure enough... the tachi struck the blade