41 Hidden Meaning

"Just…kill...me...already, you monsters" James muttered weakly through gritted teeth, his body was locked up by blood tendrils, his hands and legs bound, his clothing torn, and his skin marred by superficial wounds inflicted by Anna. 

She ensured not to strike vital parts, prolonging his suffering and preventing a quick death.

"You.. Will.. Pay…" Exhausted and unable to break free, only his sheer willpower sustained James's ability to speak. 

He had hoped to at least inflict some damage on the demon he fought by waiting for Anna to tire out, but he was defeated before that even happened.

As James strained to lift his head, his gaze met the demon who had mercilessly overwhelmed him. In that moment, he understood why his team was defeated so one-sidedly. 

He could tell that Anna was already in the level of a High Demon. She might have just reached this level, but her intelligence made up for her lack of power compared to others.