[h2]Kubo Emi[/h2]

Emi had a [i]lot[/i] to complain about already, but it was going to have to wait for now. The initial wave of beasts were dealt with, but now more were on the way. Accompanied by the demon leading the pack. Emi narrowed her eyes as the loudmouthed monster spat out its' meaningless boasts and threats. Like she was going to be intimidated by something of this level. Ugh, she shouldn't think of the demon like that; it may not be the worst monster she's faced down, but it was a monster, nonetheless. Complacency was their worst enemy.

The beasts came charging, and Emi stepped forward, flames flickering on the tips of her fingers. One of the monsters leapt at the fox, intent on clamping down on her neck, no doubt. She had little time to formulate much of a plan, but at least she was capable of recognising how straight-forward and telegraphed the attack was. The thick tail seemed to expand in volume, curling around Emi's body to form a small, surprisingly sturdy shield. The demon's fangs clashed with resistance like steel, Emi gritting her teeth as she swung her hardened tail to the side, throwing the beast into an adjoining, square space, soon to be a room or office.

"Honda-san, I'd suggest directing your demon towards the main target," Emi noted to young woman, turning towards the room she'd thrown the charging beast, "the rest of us will deal with the beasts. Stay behind us."

Ignoring the infuriating chuckle echoing in her head, the foxlike agent raised her hands, the flames intensifying as she pointed her palms at the recovering beast. Before it could launch a second assault, she blasted her foxfire magic at it, pelting the howling demon with her blue flames. It was knocked off-balance, but it irked Emi that she didn't seem to do any appreciable damage. No doubt the creature was burned somewhat, but it was hardly going to dissuade the rabid freak from attacking further.

Emi had no doubt she could subue her opponent. Even someone with her level of strength was likely to defeat a mere Beast in a 1v1 scenario. Though that right there was the issue that plagued Emi's thoughts, no matter how much she tried to focus solely on the task at hand. All because this idiot fox that wanted a Contract simply refused to cooperate, she can't properly utilise these powers the same way that-

[i]Daydreaming again~?[/i]

Emi gasped, immediately manipulating her tail once more, enlarging it as she swung it over her left side like a fist, punching back the beast that had charged at her once again. The sickening howl and cracking sound indicated that she managed to subue the monster, at least. Thanks to Shirokami's timely warning.

How utterly infuriating.