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Standing back up from the strong chi attack, Szanod lets the nether energies flow on him, dispersing the positive energy landed by his opponent. Turning to him, he smiles wryly.
"Well done, human. You are apparently slightly faster than me, but be aware that my purpose as guardian of part of the Netherworld is to ensure the strongest entrants are properly broken down before they suffer eternal torment for their actions in life, on this plane.
I bear you no personal ill will, but I do enjoy battle and testing my powers. Breaking you is just a trial for my skills, as my duties below have gotten... tediously easy."
As the demon fighter prepares for his attacks, he hears a deafening roar, making him turn instantly to its source. A dragon had landed. Szanod sensed its power, confidence and tremendous will. However, he sensed a link... this dragon was bound to a lesser being... somewhere.
Hearing the human's proposal, Szanod turned back to him and smirked.
"While I dislike breaking off "engagements", it would seem my hand is forced. However, facing the dragon, even as a group, is not wise. I sense a duty in the creature. Someone else lurks nearby, cowardly avoiding direct battle."
Without any further comments, the demon sinks into the ground once again. His senses were stronger below ground and he quickly identified a possible source. Heading to it he readied his powers, to break this coward quickly and efficiently.
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