Then, another emerged beside it. Two of them. Their eyes glowed a dim, corrupted red.
The first one moved without warning. It lunged, its sword screaming through the air straight for Raito's neck. Raito raised his dagger just in time, steel met steel with a violent shockwave that blasted dust into the air. The force sent him sliding backward across the ground.
Such brute strength…!
The armored figure didn't pause, it dashed again, sword slashing at Raito's eyes. He twisted and parried, sparks flashing. But before he could recover, a kick slammed into his stomach, sending him stumbling.
The second one came from behind, blade aimed for his neck. Raito spun and kicked hard, his boot connecting with the creature's face. It staggered back, straightening itself like nothing had happened.
"So there are two of you," Raito muttered, raising his blade. "Two versus one, huh? Let's see how this plays out."
One of them spoke, its voice deep, distorted, but disturbingly human.
