Hayate lunged forward and threw a punch, pouring all his power into it.
Raito raised his left hand.
Catch.
Hayate's fist stopped mid-air—unable to move an inch.
His eyes widened.
"My turn," Raito said.
Before Hayate could react—
BAM!
Raito's fist smashed into Hayate's cheek.
Blood and saliva burst from his mouth.
Three teeth flew into the air before the impact even finished.
Hayate's face twisted grotesquely as his entire body was launched sideways.
BOOM!
His head slammed straight into the dungeon wall.
Stone cracked.
Rocks crashed to the ground.
Hayate's body slid down the wall—limp.
His green aura flickered… then vanished completely.
Unconscious.
Raito stared at him in silence.
"…What the hell?" he muttered.
"Was that supposed to be an air strike?"
He clenched his fist once, then relaxed it.
"I didn't even go all out."
Turning away, Raito walked toward the massive door ahead.
"Fourth floor," he said quietly.
The door creaked open.
