"Ugh... do we have to cut out and carry this entire room back to headquarters?" Kagan scratched his head in frustration, though it didn't itch.
However, just as all the Asuras were furrowing their brows and racking their brains to find a safe way to transport the Severed Synapse of Mana, an anomaly occurred. A translucent shadow slowly materialized, descending gracefully from Boku's broad shoulder. That impossible sight successfully caused the eyes of the entire Asura unit to pop. Yet strangely, not a single one of them assumed a defensive stance, drew their weapon, or projected an intent to fight. Whatever manner of sorcery was at work, they all instinctively felt that this spiritual woman was no foreign entity, but rather a traveling companion who had long accompanied them on their journey.
