Bab 108: Humans are destruction II

"I see," Aiko murmured, her voice taking on an unwavering edge. "I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to continue down this path. This is where you meet your end... and your lord can join you in the graveyard."

The red dragon, a wicked grin etched upon his face, remained unflinching in the face of Aiko's defiance. His hands spread wide, an arrogant display of confidence as he taunted, "Give me all you've got. Killing you will surely raise my ranks!"

With those provocative words hanging in the air, the colossal vines surrounding the dragon surged forward, a relentless force determined to obliterate anything in their path and reach their intended target—Aiko, resolute and motionless, refusing to yield even an inch from her steadfast position.

In an instant, as the menacing vines closed in on her, threatening to smother her beneath their crushing weight, Aiko unleashed her reaction, her instincts honed to a razor's edge.

Slash!