"...Mad, are you? That makes two of us."
With a swipe of his hand, he assured the blood used for the bindings didn't go to waste, causing them to reshape into whip-like blades before slashing them against the demon's sturdy hide.
"Graaaah–!"
It howled out, pushing past the assault as it burst forward, gunning straight towards him with a dash bolstered by its powerful, thick legs.
"--Scarlet Sanctuary."
This time, he swirled and reforged the surrounding blood into a multi-layered, dense shield that curved around him for further protection, placing it as a means to defend against the lightning-infused charge of the powerful demon.
…Wait! He suddenly thought.
–There was a second dash, or rather, a second "boost" to the dash as a burst of black lightning roared from another kick of the demon against the ground, sending it forward with a flash of speed that shattered right through his shield.
"Grgh–!!"
