The hunter moved like lightning.
His blade cut through shadow claws.
Kaito staggered back.
"You rely too much on power," the hunter said calmly.
He slashed Kaito's chest.
Blood spilled.
The wound did not heal.
Silver Eyes gasped.
"He can sever shadow energy!"
Kaito's heartbeat thundered.
The creature inside him roared.
"Let me control your body."
Kaito hesitated.
The blade came again—
He gave in.