The instant the twig snapped, Bahamut disappeared, leaving the butler in shock.
CRACK!
The stone pathway under his feet shattered as his body shot forward like a released arrow. Wind gathered around his legs while his enhanced physique exploded with terrifying force.
"There!" Lily shouted.
A dark silhouette darted through the dense vegetation. It wasn't particularly large, nor was it especially fast, yet it knew exactly where to run. It weaved between ancient trees, slipped beneath hanging roots, and disappeared behind broken hedges as if it had memorized every inch of the abandoned garden.
"Hmph!"
Exildra vanished in a flash, coming from the opposite direction, attempting to intercept whatever it was. Alana leaped over an old stone fountain, landing heavily enough to crack its edge.
"We're cutting it off!"
But the figure wasn't alone. The moment Bahamut closed within twenty meters...
BOOM!
A cloud of grey dust exploded into the air.
"Smoke?" Alana exclaimed.
