HADES.

God of the dead.

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@LuchtDraiochta @ModelOverMind "... Cute," she muttered under her breath.

"Then this is where we part ways. Safe travels, hunters.

Hit me up if you're ever in New York, Alicia."

The yakuza turned on her heel and left through an open window; leaving the pair to themselves.

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind @LuchtDraiochta "... Relax. It's not worth it."

The yakuza sighed as she let go of the sword willingly, letting it fly back to the model's hand.

"Once before, I would have tried to fight you for it, but after seeing the two of you...

Well, I don't quite like my chances."

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@LuchtDraiochta @ModelOverMind In the scramble after Shuten-Douji's death, Yamato had taken her chance to grab the Dojigiri from the ashes.

She looked at the sword in her hands, not a hint of damage on the bespoke scabbard, gold accents untouched.

"... Hm."

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@LuchtDraiochta @ModelOverMind Shuten-Douji had no words; only a scream as he lit up into a blue flame. For the first time, the demon knew the true depths of death, burning his soul away into nothing...

It was over in a few seconds, nothing but ashes remained where he had stood.

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind The model struck the demon dead-on; piercing through his chest. Shuten-Douji stilled where he was, the light going out of his eyes.

Before it returned, the demon stirring back to life.

[Humans truly are formidable... but you cannot kill me, like I...

...?!] +

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind + the demon across the chest. He was completely open for Alicia's attack.

[T-Truly...? After only seeing it once...?!]

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind Shuten-Douji lifted his arm to block the incoming blade, but Yamato was faster. She dashed in and drew her blade, swinging out in a wide arc. Her attack was blocked...

"Tsubame gaeshi... swallow flight cut!"

... and was followed near instantaneously by another, slashing +

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind "We need to end this."

The bladed weapon went through the piece of debris and pierced the demon's shoulder; still, he struggled to his feet, stubborn.

Yamato landed and grasped the hilt of her blade, eyes shining.

"One last attack. On your mark, Alicia."

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind Yamato hopped and grabbed the model's hand as the floor gave way underneath them. The demon saw as the sword stayed in the air, heading back towards the model.

[No!]

As he landed, he grabbed a large piece of debris and chucked it at the two of them, tossing it like a disc.

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind + But the demon would not. He drove his remaining fist through the ground to make a large hole, large enough to fall through to the floor below, sword and all.

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind The blade was stopped in its trajectory, unable to overcome the model's strength. He fought with all his might to hold on, but...

A flash of steel; Yamato sliced off the demon's arm with a crescent slash, sword dropping to the ground.

"Face when you are beaten, demon." +

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@ModelOverMind Hell truly had no fury like a woman scorned. Shuten-Douji was buffeted across the face with the board, momentarily disoriented from falling through the floor.

Still, he swung out with his blade, aimed for Alicia's midsection.

[You cannot kill me, witch!]

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind [Empty words from someone who failed to protect her master.]

The demon was not shaken. He advanced upon the model, against all better judgement, holding the bespoke blade high. Meanwhile, Yamato circled around him.

[Strike, or speak your last, woman!]

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind [... Thus ever is the role of the strong. To cull the weak.]

Shuten-Douji raised his blades, seeing as the exit was blocked by the model. He stared at her straight on.

Yamato took a wiiiiide step back.

[Come, then! Make something of your hatred!]

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind No signs came from the hunter's body as blood pooled around him. He was already cold.

The demon found discretion to be the better part of valour and tried to beat a retreat; only for the yakuza to stop him in his tracks, pushing him back to the circle of weapons.

"Alicia!"

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind "... You might have made a mistake, demon."

It was impossible to hold her ground with so much energy being expelled from the model. The two fighters, unlikely allies in the moment, backed away from Alicia.

Yamato had the good sense to step aside *far* away from her.

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@ModelOverMind Admittedly the demon was impressed with the woman's strength; but he also recognized how open she was at the moment and dashed for her.

Yamato stood in the way, blocking the strike with her sword, and holding him back for the moment.

"S-Stay focused, Alicia!"

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@ModelOverMind @LuchtDraiochta + And immediately another, identical slash, not even a seconds' length apart.

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@ModelOverMind @LuchtDraiochta It shifted slightly and the demon reacted, gripping it hard again. This caused the yakuza to stop suddenly, eyes wide.

"Hunter, wait!"

It had been a ruse; the demon struck out with a lightning-fast draw at the hunter...

[Tsubame gaeshi... swallow flight cut.] +

[HADES. @AVillainEmerges]

@LuchtDraiochta @ModelOverMind "... Hmm. Not bad."

Shuten-Douji relented a few steps back as he caught aflame; even a demon caught by surprise as the fire blazed around his form.

His guard was completely dropped. Yamato and the hunter rushed to deliver a final blow.