The Night began showing its identity. It started dancing with its rhythm. Meanwhile, all beings did similar things in their own way. The accumulation of all the voices blends and enlivens the atmosphere that has been built.
Time was getting late until dawn arrived. As if keeping the promise that had been made, they were already at Lady Megumi's residence. The Head Butler, who had been waiting, greeted them. While inviting them to stay in the reception room, the Head Butler excused himself for calling Lady Megumi.
Several time has passed. However, Lady Megumi's presence hasn't yet appeared until now. Because of this condition, Nagao and Adolph fell asleep for a while. On the other hand, Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Eddie sat while talking about their past.
Until something unexpected happened...
*Bam!*
"?!!" The four of them were immediately surprised.
The door slammed with a bang. Along with the incident, several knives flew towards them...
*Swoosh!* *Swoosh!* *Swoosh!* *Swoosh!*
Realizing this, Mr. Schmidt pulled Mr. Eddie, and Adolph pulled Nagao quickly. Simultaneously, they took cover behind the settee. But those attacks didn't stop. Awaring this fact...
*Tap* *Tap!* *Woosh!* *Creak* *Double!* *Tinkle!*
With the same action, they broke through the window pane to avoid those attacks...
*Roll* *Tap!*
Luckily, they were able to avoid those attacks. Unfortunately, they suffered several injuries from broken glass...
"I just took a short nap, but there were enemy's attacks afterward?! Shh! Shit! Are you all right, guys?" asked Nagao as he hissed at his wounds.
"Absolutely not, you dumbass!" replied Adolph annoyedly. "If I didn't pull you before, you'd already be in another realm!"
"Putting that matter aside! The enemy's still unknown. We'd better be on alert." Mr. Schmidt intervened in their argue.
"Ouch! It's been a long time since I did this. My back was hurts!" Mr. Eddie hissed while holding his back.
"You're not old, dammit!" Nagao replied in an annoyed tone.
"Noisy, you sleepyhead! Your snoring is so loud—" When Eddie was about to continue his words, a person with a black coat appeared before him. Ready to slash Mr. Eddie's neck.
"??!" Mr. Eddie didn't have time to react to that sudden attack. Making him silent like a statue.
As the person's blade approached it, abruptly, something hit the person's body from another direction...
*Thump!*
Unexpectedly, Adolph hit the person in a flying position. Although she hit the figure, the figure could anticipate her attack. But, due to the strong impact, the person has bounced away several distances...
*Roll!* *Srrk!*
Despite receiving her attack, the figure was still able to stand. Seeing that reaction, Adolph returned to her alert stance.
Realizing that he had been saved, Mr. Eddie reacted,
"Thank you, Lady Adolph. I owe you!"
"Precisely, you're lucky!" Adolph groaned and waved her hands. "That bastard threw me like a stone toward the enemy. Fortunately, I could control my reflexes!" while glancing at Nagao with an angered look. "I'll beat you up later, you stupid brain!"
"I called it improvisation~!" Nagao replied casually.
Mr. Eddie immediately turned to Nagao. Nagao, who was aware, just pointed a two-finger gesture at him. Mr. Eddie then commented,
"No thanks to you!"
"What a greedy rich person! Even saying thanks won't make you poor!" Nagao quipped.
"Shut your mouth, you pipsqueak!" Mr. Eddie replied with annoyance. "I'll make your jaw become shit!"
"Hah! My arms are always open. Set the schedule and place. I'll be there for you!" Nagao retorted him again.
"God damn it! Really?! At this time??!" Adolph was angered at both of them.
"Hahaha! This situation started to fire up more than I thought!" Mr. Schmidt commented while laughing.
The enemy immediately attacked again. As their response, Adolph and Mr. Schmidt responded to enemy attacks...
*Tang!* *Thud!* *Thud!* *Srrk!* *Thud!*
A two-on-one fight ensued. Adolph several times performed double-kicks and continuous punches for the enemy's lower body. It's interspersed with Mr. Schmidt, who did the same thing, aiming for the upper body. Every attack that occurred, forming the complexity and harmony by each limb of them...
*Thud!* *Swoosh!* *Tap!* *Tap!* *Srrk!* *Badump!* *Thud!*
But the enemy isn't to be underestimated. Despite being hit by numerous attacks, the enemy adeptly dodged and parried every strike. In fact, there are several moments where the enemy launched counterattacks...
*Tap!* *Thud!* *Thud!* *Swoosh!* *Thud!*
Although the quantity was hugely different, based on the quality, the enemy's attacks weren't to be taken lightly. Moreover, the enemy's attacks had almost hit the vital points of Adolph and Mr. Schmidt...
*Srkk!* *Thud!* *Swoosh!* *Thud!*
Adolph almost being hit in her solar plexus. But she dodged that attack with her hands, protecting her chest. As a result, the impact wasn't too severe, even though her hands were bruised. Because of that, Adolph must take several steps back reflexly...
"Fuck! That's hurt!" Adolph commented on that attack. She sighed while adjusting her whole body to fight. Her sharp gaze observed every enemy's movements.
Mr. Schmidt also experienced the same thing in his lower jaw. Same as before, he managed to dodge and counterattack. This time, his attack focused on the enemy's vital points. The enemy's feet to genital aren't spared from his target...
*Thud!* *Thud!* *Thud!* *Tap!* *Swoosh!* *Thud!*
Many attacks that Mr. Schmidt did. Unluckily, all his attacks could be anticipated by the enemy...
"Impressive. And this makes things even fire up!" Mr. Schmidt made an excited face for a moment. It was as if his fighting spirit had awakened with the appearance of a formidable opponent. He began to tighten both fists and feet to fight again.
On the other hand, Nagao had been observing the enemy's movements all along. Then, he asked someone,
"The enemy's more experienced in fighting arts. Do you have any suggestions for hindering the enemy?"
"You're talking to me? I thought someone who had fought the A-rank monster like you would've moved independently without asking for help. You're still human too, look likes," Mr. Eddie quipped sarcastically.
"Even devils needed help, regardless of they were selfish, right?" Nagao said determinedly.
Hearing his words, Mr. Eddie was silent for a few moments. Then, he replied,
"Apparently, her opinion has a point," Mr. Eddie immediately looked at the enemy. "This method might work,"
"How?"
Mr. Eddie immediately whispered his thoughts. Nagao, who heard, nodded his head several times. After finished hearing his thoughts, Nagao commented,
"I thought that was an out-of-the-box idea at first. It turns out that was your suggestion," Nagao sighed. "But I'm gonna do it!"
Nagao began to move. The suggestion given by Mr. Eddie is easy, which even a fool could do...
*Thud!* *Thud!* *Thud!* *Swoosh!* *Thud!*
Right now, Nagao played as the third attacker, precisely, the surprise attacker. As the name suggests, Nagao made sudden attacks and looked for chances to defeat the enemy. However, in reality, during this process, Nagao briefly exchanged roles with Adolph or Mr. Schmidt. Nevertheless, the cooperation between the three of them happened naturally as if they already understood what they needed to do...
*Thud!* *Tap!* *Thud!* *Tap!* *Thud!* *Swoosh!* *Badum!* *Swoosh!* *Roll* *Thud!* *Tap!*
Amidst the battle's intensity, Nagao spotted the enemy's opening – a chance as rare as a needle in a haystack's glint.
Without much time, Nagao immediately set his position while attacking. Keep an eye on enemy movements while waiting for momentum. Patient and unhurried, resembling a tiger lurking on its prey.
When the chance appeared again...
*Tap* *Swoosh!*
Nagao threw a right leg kick towards the enemy's head from behind. However...
*Swoosh!*
With the extraordinary flexibility of the body, the enemy could avoid Nagao's attacks in unexpected ways. The enemy dodged by lowering the whole body down. Following that momentum, the movements of both hands and feet were carried out by the enemy, switching in a short period. Those movements are dynamic and swift, like Capoeira fighters...
"?!!" Nagao showed a surprised expression as he couldn't believe what he saw. Movements that were both abnormal and graceful seemed to bewitch Nagao's eyes.
Before finishing his surprise, something had hit Nagao hard...
*Bang!*
"Urggh!" Nagao realized the enemy's right leg kick hit his stomach. Simultaneously, he spat out blood mixed with saliva and bounced away from his current position.
*Roll* *Thud!*
Despite receiving the pain, Nagao managed to stand up. Rise slowly while looking at the enemy.
However, before he could stand up normally, he saw Adolph and Mr. Schmidt take hits from the enemy several times. Realizing this situation, Nagao immediately continued the fight...
*Thud!* *Tap!* *Tap!* *Swoosh!* *Thud!* *Thud!* *Swoosh!* *Tap!* *Tap!*
The exchange of dodges to fists continued constantly. From both sides, both Nagao and the enemy received the same impact...
"Let us see who can survive!" Nagao shouted loudly as he hit the enemy's chest.
However, the enemy remained silent and chose to fight with Nagao. Sadly, in that battle, Nagao was overwhelmed by several enemy attacks. Nagao, who was amidst a precarious situation, took an unexpected action...
*Krunch!*
At that moment, he bit hard on the enemy's right trapezius muscle like a wild dog. Nagao did that after closing the distance with the enemy. Not only biting, he butted the enemy's head and hugged the enemy's body tightly. This made it difficult for the enemy to escape...
*Krunch!* *Bang!*
Seeing these events, Adolph and Mr. Schmidt immediately went on the offensive. This time, both of them attacked from different directions. Adolph did from behind, while Mr. Schmidt did from above. The moment when it happened...
*Shrrock!*
The enemy received a slash in the left hand. Although the enemy received a wound, the enemy could avoid Mr. Schmidt's attack...
*Swoosh!* *Bang!*
Concurrent with that, the enemy punched Nagao in the ribs with the right hand...
*Thud!* *Crack!*
"Argh!" Nagao reflexly let go of his bite and fell to the ground. He winced in pain from that attack.
"Shh! Argh!"
Realizing Nagao's condition, Adolph rushed to help him up.
Suddenly, a voice was heard,
"Enough!"
Nagao until Mr. Schmidt reflexively looked at the source. Widened irises appeared on their faces when they realized the owner's voice. The expression of disbelief grew even more when the owner's one was Lady Megumi.