A streak of silver light cut through the battlefield.
The hunter joined the fight.
His anti-shadow blade severed one of Seraphyne's wings.
"You again," she hissed.
He ignored her and spoke to Kaito instead.
"Control yourself. If you lose focus, she wins."
Kaito glared.
"Why help me?"
The hunter's eyes were unreadable.
"I'm helping humanity."
Together they attacked in synchrony—steel and shadow weaving in precise rhythm.
For the first time—
Kaito did not fight alone.
Seraphyne retreated skyward, wounded but smiling.
"You grow interesting, Devourer."
And vanished beyond the clouds.