Before us stood a grotesque mass—a fusion of the Sword Master Leonardo and countless Mains, twisted into something that could barely be called human anymore.
Just looking at it was enough to make my skin crawl.
I had no idea whether my attack could even break through that monstrosity.
Its body was overflowing with mana, layer upon layer of condensed power protecting it like an impenetrable fortress.
Under normal circumstances...
I wouldn't even think about trying.
But there was still one chance.
Signut.
With his power, he could force open a crack in its defenses.
It would only last for an instant—but an instant was all I needed.
He drew a ragged breath before speaking.
"...Just once."
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he struggled to remain standing.
"I can only create an opening once. No more."
"That's enough."
I answered without hesitation.
One chance was all I had ever planned for.
Signut looked at me for a brief moment, then gave a silent nod.
