Chapter 32: Tsukuyomi
The night sky above Tenguu City became a center of chaos. Shido's heart pounded inside his chest as he tore through the sky while the wind lashing against him as he tried to evade Kurumi's pursuit.
Every instinct screamed at him to keep moving, but he knew it was only a matter of time before she caught up as her AGI was way above his.
Her playful and sinister laughter echoed through the night like a haunting melody. Kurumi's speed pushed her closer, her figure a silhouette of elegance and dread under the moonlight. The shadows around her writhed like serpents, ready to strike at his weakest moment.
Seeing this, Shido can only curse under his breath. "This is bad... How is she so relentless?!" he muttered, casting a glance over his shoulder.
Kurumi's crimson eye met his briefly, her smirk widening. Even at a distance, her predatory gaze was unnerving. Her aura was overwhelming, her power was oppressive, and the gap in their abilities was clearly evident.
His irritation flared as he recalled the careless moment when she'd shouted his name and this slip-up could have compromised everything.
Thankfully, only Origami had been close enough to hear it, and his earlier counterattack had bought him some distance from the AST. Though he have to come up of an explanation for Origami as he know that she will definitely confront him at school.
Still, the memory of Kurumi's teasing tone, dripping with amusement, set his nerves on edge.
"This is getting ridiculous," he thought, grinding his teeth. "If I don't stop her now, she'll chase me until I revert back to my human form."
A plan began to form in his mind, one that fraught with risk. Desperate times called for desperate measures, and he had one ace left to play.
"I didn't want to do this... But you leave me no choice." he muttered, slowing his pace and channeling the latent energy within him.