[You have slain the Secret Jury—[White Knight], cumulative Hunter Progress…]
"Death Knell."
The head of White Shark reformed from a pool of sludge, rising up as he rubbed his blade across the back of his hand.
"I've bought you time; hurry up and sharpen your weapon."
[Bell Ringer] Host flipped the hourglass and murmured softly,
"Canyue timekeeping!"
Ding—ding—ding—
The bell tolled, and the overturned hourglass began to drop icy blue sand.
The world seemed to press the pause button: WInd ceased and snow halted, all semblances of motion came to a freeze.
Only the [White Knight] and [Bell Ringer] could still prepare for battle as they wished.
"Ha! Good cooperation."
White Shark rejoiced; the time stop gave him enough time to get ready.
[Sharpen Teeth and Claws]
He raised his sword, rapidly running it across the back of his hand.
[Sharpen Teeth and—
Bang!