The one struck by the Nekomata was not Roger, but an illusion formed by Uma; Roger himself was hiding in the surroundings, launching an attack while speaking.
Facing the surprise attack, the Nekomata didn't panic. Without needing to turn around, her whip changed direction in midair as if it had eyes.
The chaotic dance of the whip's shadow sealed off all the spaces Roger might have dodged to, and at the same time, a tangible oppression descended once again.
"Where exactly did you enter from?"
It was clear that the leak in the entire space was more worrisome to the Nekomata than Roger and the White Fox, who were merely fools attempting to put on a show.
The Nekomata quickly realized how wrong she'd been.
That's because Roger was emanating power fluctuations of the same origin as hers, though without the unique properties of the Way of the Asura, the Guardian Spirit that flashed on Roger had broken free from her control.
