"If it weren't absolutely necessary, I wouldn't have had anything to do with you."
"So, put aside your anger for the moment, and you'll see that there isn't really any irreconcilable conflict or issue between us."
"You want to beg for mercy?"
Kushustan let out a deep, mocking laugh.
Lynn shook his head. "I hope both of us can step back and not let things get too stiff."
"How odd." It roared and thrashed all of its limbs. "Who would have thought that the madman who dared show his claws in front of a demon would actually consider compromising with me? How utterly..."
"So, your answer?"
"I REFUSE!!!" Kushustan slammed its limbs against the ground, creating a violent tremor. "Right now, you are prey on my chopping block. Where in this world does it make sense for the hunter to compromise with the prey?!"
It laughed madly, its throat brimming with profound malice.
At the same time, it stared unwaveringly into Lynn's eyes, trying to detect any hint of panic.