This hound's form is completely different from the one encountered last time.
It is more slender, its body flowing with a silver sheen like liquid metal.
Instead of a fixed head, there is a constantly changing energy vortex.
Most unsettling is the cone-shaped proboscis, larger than seen before, and covered with spiral barbs.
"This one is stronger than the last..."
Ron felt a sinking feeling, but maintained a calm exterior.
After entering the Consciousness Space, the hound did not attack immediately.
It cautiously probed the Edge Area, continually sniffing the air.
The silver body slowly wriggled in place, adjusting its Perception range with each transformation.
"Clever... but not clever enough."
Ron purposely created a weak Spiritual Wave in the bait area.
It was the Memory fragment of his farewell to Andre in the Royal Palace, accompanied by warm and pure emotional recollections.
The hound's "attention" was immediately drawn.
