Suddenly, red strips of a strange thin material erupted from the earth. It seamlessly appeared as though grown from it, despite its unnatural appearance. The ends of the strips flew up into the air surrounding Seiji and Fumiko. It moved too quickly for them to react.
In moments, it pinned them to the ground. The red material wrapped around their arms, legs, neck and waist. It restrained them. All of the struggling meant nothing. It did not budge at all. They could only kneel to the earth in submission. Both captured in an instant.
Chiharu ground her teeth together. She faced the entire army alone. The only one freed still to move and act. The only one able to rescue them. He taunted her to action. She knew it, but she had no choice. She was their only chance.
"Damn," cursed Chiharu, und
