Chapter 77: Good Child
As Takasugi focused on his escape, Rentaro—slung over his shoulder—fumed with rage.
If this guy had arrived sooner, he wouldn't have been beaten so badly.
His ambition would have been fulfilled. He would have become a noble, standing above everyone else.
And even now, there was still a chance to turn things around. Masatsuki Aozaki's life was within reach.
Yet this coward chose to flee?
Running away from a heavily wounded, Reiryoku-drained Lieutenant-class Shinigami?
A captain-level warrior, retreating at the slightest sign of trouble—what a disgrace.
Jolted by the rough movement, Rentaro coughed up a mouthful of blood. Gritting his teeth, he snapped, "Why are you running? That guy was bluffing! He's on his last legs!"
Before Takasugi could answer, a shout rang out from behind.
"Are you alright, 3rd Seat Aozaki?"
Rentaro turned his head. To his shock, the two Seated Officers from the 2nd Division—who had previously fled—were now running toward Masatsuki Aozaki.