Unexpected Allies Part 2

The generals still hadn't caught on to Asher's interference.

His timing was too precise, his golden energy weaving seamlessly into the surge of Hisame's mist.

To them, it must have seemed like she simply pushed herself beyond her limits or had been hiding her true power all along

Perfect. That meant he could stay on the sidelines—for now.

Watch. Analyze. Wait for the right moment.

The imp-like yokai was killed with ease, but only because of the element of surprise.

That advantage was gone now. The remaining generals weren't about to make the same stupid mistake.

'Where is she?'

If kitsune showed up, it would save him the trouble of finding her. 

'This people are her allies. Better to cut a few down now before they become a problem later.'

His gaze swept over the room.

The skeleton fiend stood motionless, but there was something unreadable about it.