Genius was about to draw his legendary sword.
But Lilithine grabbed his hand.
Genius hadn't even noticed her approaching. One moment, she was standing at a distance; the next, her hand was already wrapped around his, preventing him from completing the motion.
Genius's expression hardened.
This made no sense.
That young woman's energy was several ranks above his. And there was something even stranger: this wasn't the Lilithine he knew. It couldn't be. How had a character who, until so recently, had barely seemed to exist become such an overwhelming presence?
Unless...
"Try not to let Kimyo get the better of you," Lilithine said calmly.
Genius gritted his teeth. He was doing his best to resist the spirit's influence, but he could feel it pressing against his consciousness, trying to take control of his body.
Lilithine tilted her head slightly, as though she'd understood the nature of their connection.
"Kimyo..."
Genius looked at her.
"Huh? How do you know that name?"
