Hyakuhei's eyes narrowed as he felt a power that far surpassed his own enter the tainted atmosphere he’d created. He pulled Kyoko tighter against him as he turned them both to face the wildly flaring power that was advancing at enormous speed.
Kyoko closed her eyes to the vivid light, her vision still blurred by her tears. Even through her closed eyelids, she could see light… feel the warmth of it shine on her face and cheeks. It was the first feeling of warmth to touch her since she’d been drawn into this cold dungeon.
Hyakuhei growled as his gaze lit on the glowing, enraged form of Shinbe. A mere boy cannot have this much power with only one tiny talisman. Trying to restrain his anger at the unexpected interruption, he decided to dispose of the problem quickly.
One of Hyakuhei's claw
