Even when a wide, open field began to feel suffocating, a soldier knew that something beyond what they could face had appeared.
Even the collective presence of the warriors gathered around the plaza could not shield them from the malice the Devil exuded.
Its grotesque form made Angelica's blood run cold as she instinctively took a step back.
It stood nearly eight feet tall, its bulky body covered in several eyes that moved independently, as though not even the smallest twitch could escape its notice. A narrow slit at its abdomen hid rows of pin-like teeth, capable of grinding a human skull to dust.
William felt his heart hammering, the sound drumming in his ears. His hands trembled with anticipation as aether coiled around him like a second skin, his eyes burning with raw bloodlust.
The Devil's attention was fixed on him as well, making it clear that William had been chosen as its opponent.
"Good, good." William said, cracking his knuckles as he prepared for battle.
Hisss
