Before Reiji could react, a sharp pain tore across his back.
He didn't even have time to process it before another two slashes ripped across both sides of his ribs.
"Argh..."
Reiji dropped to one knee, using the Long Bone Sword for support. Blood gushed out like water from a broken tap, staining the ancient stone beneath him. His breathing became ragged, and he could already feel his consciousness gradually fading with each passing second.
"Reiji!"
Aoi covered her mouth in horror.
She could feel the protective barrier around her weakening.
'This is it... We're done for...'
The three creatures loomed over Reiji with mischievous grins plastered across their wolf-like faces. It was as though they were mocking him, telling him that no matter what he did, he was still too weak.
Reiji gritted his teeth and tried to force himself back to his feet.
Before he could...
The three creatures slowly opened their mouths.
