The sound of bones fracturing echoed, followed by the sickening crunch of internal organs rupturing. Even the faint, grisly sounds of grinding teeth and sucking blood reverberated in his ears...
For some reason, he suddenly recalled a deep melody he had heard somewhere before.
So gentle, so peaceful.
Perhaps, today was a good day to die.
He numbly closed his eyes.
The Crow Tengu met its death.
「. . .」
When the roaring finally subsided, the screams and moans ceased abruptly. The dust and Ashes that had billowed into the air settled with a rustle.
From within the ruins, only a maimed figure slowly emerged.
She was almost falling apart.
Her white dress was riddled with tears, one eye was blind, both arms were broken, and one lower leg had been crushed to pieces, yet a faint, dazed smile still touched the corners of her mouth.
The ultimate victor appeared before all spectators, yet no cheers or even warm applause sounded in the venue.
There was only silence.
