The ether spread like a deadly poison, and the Injury of Bliss instantly consumed Bologue, with countless cruel images swirling in his mind, Aimou's wail echoed in his ears.
The Alchemy Matrix on his skin flickered, and Bologue nearly lost balance and fell. On the opposite side, Hert fared no better; the Injury of Bliss would amplify perception and inflict eerie hallucinations. Hert once again saw his wife and daughter, and rustling noises filled his ears as a swarm of fat rats hurriedly crawled out from the shadows.
The intense sword fight between Hert and Bologue halted for a few seconds, like a halftime break. Both needed a moment to recover. Then, almost simultaneously, they got back on their feet, and blades clashed again.
Relying on the power of eternal endurance, the Injury of Bliss did not affect Canary much. She charged towards the Iron Coffin with determination, the dagger in her hand glowing faintly.
