Night fell again.
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But this time—
Yakumaro wasn't running.
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He was searching.
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"…Find it…"
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His eyes moved through the shadows.
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"…Find them…"
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The system flickered.
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[ Target Class: Unknown ]
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"…Doesn't matter."
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A sound.
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Behind him.
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He turned—
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A monster.
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Stronger than before.
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Smarter.
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It didn't rush.
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It waited.
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Yakumaro smiled slightly.
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"…Good."
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He stepped forward.
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This time—
No fear.
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No hesitation.
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The monster moved first.
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Fast.
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Yakumaro matched it.
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Blow for blow.
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Step for step.
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The difference—
Was gone.
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Strike.
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Counter.
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Blood.
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Movement.
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Then—
Yakumaro adapted.
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Faster.
Sharper.
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Stronger.
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One opening—
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He took it.
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A direct hit.
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The monster collapsed.
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Silence.
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[ Mission Complete ]
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Yakumaro stood still.
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"…Not enough."
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He looked up.
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Toward the dark sky.
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"…I'm coming."