Chapter 156: Kill or Save?

Chapter 156: Kill or Save?

The metallic hilt of the blade was gripped tightly in Aizen's hand.

The forest was cold.

The autumn wind carried a chill that felt like it bore killing intent.

Not just a feeling—at this moment, every yellowed leaf seemed infused with the somber air of murder.

The Blood Shadow Fortress operatives were infamous for leaving trails of blood and chaos in Magus. When they struck, they always killed.

But this time, they had chosen the wrong target.

They had targeted someone from the Heavenly Demon Clan—a being far more ruthless and sinister.

The moment Aizen's hand clasped the hilt of his narrow blade, his intent was clear. The tension in the air erupted like a bowstring released, sending an arrow flying.

In that instant, a blade flashed.

But it wasn't Aizen's blade.

One of the Blood Shadow Fortress operatives had attacked, his blade thin, sharp, and not particularly long.