[ Griffin's shots don't do anything—but fortunately, they don't have to.

Amaranth's and Cardinal's blows strike true: they can feel the weight of demon mass cut, and see as the four bodies completely poof.

Though you didn't come out of it uninjured, you defeated the demon. Still, you can see the dark smoke still in the ambient air, heavy like fog. It is, perhaps, less than comforting.

But take your moment of victory. ]