How Many Times?

My head turned to the four-horned demon.

"Are you saying one of us will have to eat the other to survive?"

The four-horned demon smiled.

"What else could I mean?"

A smirk appeared on my face.

"So what? You're going to kill me now?"

The four-horned demon remained silent.

Despite the tense atmosphere, it didn't seem like I was concerned.

"Well, it was a fun talk while it lasted."

The four-horned demon casually nodded.

"Yeah."

My muscles tensed, ready for a last stand.

My legs forced me up while my fist clenched.

...Then, I froze.

The four-horned demon twisted off its maimed leg and handed it to me.

The four-horned demon handed the leg to me with a grimace on its face.

"Hah... take it."

My body wouldn't move. It seemed like I was in shock.

After a few seconds, my lips parted.

"...Why?"

The four-horn demon looked away from me.

"I don't know."

It smiled.