The angel levitates in place next to Neige, seemingly unconcerned with the battle roaring around it. "Be at ease. Those who walk under the banner of the LORD shall come to no harm." Somehow, this message was less than reassuring when delivered in the rigid, mechanical manner that issued from the metallic creature's mouth.

In the meantime, Atsuro and his demons appear to be doing fairly well for themselves. Seiten Taisei isn't quite one for fair play and continues to beat the downed Hunter with the legendary jingu bang; on Atsuro's end, Chouchin-obake cools down for a moment or two as the boy rushes forward towards the Guardian flambe.

The original Guardian, though, had seemingly been forgotten...