As Zed's blade drew nearer to the woman's face, a psychic blast forced him backwards, toppling some boxes he landed on, a great rage rose within him but as quickly, Zed forced himself to calm down. His wings fluttered as he rose into the air again, his eyes searched for Niesha as he sensed that the woman had casted an illusion, only this time, it was meant for Niesha. Zed noticed that he was getting affected by the illusion of darkness and some piercing sounds... Being a bit far from the woman made it possible for him to be himself for a second, but not before noticing for a split second that the murderer had lined some perfect shots towards him... With only a millisecond to lose, Zed dodged sideways, dodging some shots but getting shot himself in his leg and arm. As a perfect shot went for his chest, he decided to take his evolution farther... The bandages on his torso ripped to shreds as somewhat diamond and metal layers replaced his pale skin... His whole body had become metal and diamond. The shots bounced away from his torso as visible scratches and cracks gave a message that the murderer had powerful shots.

"Muog Torso... I didn't think I'd go this far." Zed mumbled. The wounds caused by the bullets began to heal at a rapid rate, signalling that the Muog Torso had gone to the second stage. "Two more evolutions left before the Herald of Dawn's End." Zed gritted his teeth in hate as the murderer vanished from his sight, although the scent was still there. 

Suddenly, an intense hatred rose within him... something so intense that he wasn't able to guard against it. The demon took control of his system as Zed released a piercing roar, half of his face had already evolved. In a flash, Zed flapped his wings intensely and in an extremely fast frequency, creating a pressurized gale inside the room. The debris inside began to circulate in the center, creating a vortex of debris and boxes which floated around them. 

"DIE ALL OF YOU!" the demon screamed as it began to slice madly, not caring whether he hit friend or foe. He went inside the vortex of winds as he stretched his bladed arms, rapidly heading towards the woman. As it drew nearer, darkness and piercing sounds began to envelope its senses.

"I can smell the sins of your soul!" the demon laughed as its 4 eyes (1 normal, 3 demonic) closed. The demon went for the woman and Niesha, aiming its outstretched blades at their necks, driven by the speed of the gale.

Deep inside, Zed's mental state had been imprisoned... it's not Zed anymore... it's the Predator.