Chapter 46: Chapter #46: The Joker Part 3

"Did he just transform?" Brooks voiced his astonishment.

"His face, hair, and eyes have changed," Feryja observed keenly.

"He's got wings! I'm so jealous," Youta exclaimed, a mix of wonder and envy in his tone.

The transformed Joker lowered himself, securing his mask he takes it up and puts it at the side of his head. 

"Something's different about him. Let's proceed with caution, " Drianna warned, her senses on high alert.

Without warning, the Joker swung his scythe, the movement accompanied by a surge of his newfound power. Two slashes, formed from a sinister blend of blood and energy, streaked towards the group with alarming speed.

Youta swiftly conjured a shield out of his Ryoku, intercepting one of the slashes with a resonating impact. With deft precision, he manipulated his arm to redirect the second slash around the shield.