Asmodeus hadn't fought Alan since the moment he left Grigor in order to become stronger. His eyes trailed as the blonde hero shifted the battle, flying towards an empty plot of land away from the citadel walls.
"Come on."
"Whatever..."
Even as the Demon King, standing before Alan made him feel like Ryuji Vincenzo again, just a human student from Earth II.
Alan dropped to the ground with a smile. His face was a mess: split skin, half-healed wounds, and lips cracked and dry. Ryuji's eyes flicked away from the damage, forcing himself to meet Alan's gaze instead.
"Well, I can't say I'm handsome anymore, can I?"
The smile on his lips quivered.
Ryuji bit his lip.
His best friend's smile looked hollow, like he'd fall apart any second now.
"You're fine as you are, Akari would never reject you. So, let's focus."
Clang!
The weight of Blood Reaver pressed on Ryuji's shoulder as he sank lower, eyes narrowing.
