The wooden plank is slightly more effective than Atsuro had predicted. As Cerberus's muscles tighten to spring, the plank catches it squarely in the face with the effect of knocking it back to a prone position. A few precious seconds had been gained. ...Still, Neige may notice now that a visible trail of smoke emits from its nostrils; this was not, unfortunately, anything like the clouds of smoke that a demon dispersed into whenever one was defeated.

Cerberus opens its mouth and for a split second, there comes the scent of brimstone before the hellfire pours forth.

......Or, well, that's what it meant to do. Instead, in the space between seconds, the monkey creature appears between Neige and the white beast and rams its staff straight down Cerberus's open throat. This action is probably exactly as gruesome as it sounds; the fire is split into two waves as it flows forth, diverted by the staff and with Seiten Taisei's body in the way as well, Neige should be largely shielded from the brunt of the Maragidyne.

Off to the side, the angel has hefted its lance and quickly flown to engage the new creature in combat- Atsuro hadn't the least idea what it was, but he would have to trust the Power to take care of the situation for the moment.