Her blade flashed, the lightning-quick slash shearing right through the demon! Contrails of mist trailed from her sword's cleaving edge, clasped in both hands...As Saeko exhaled, s-l-o-w-l-y, adrenaline singing her veins~! With practiced ease, she flicked the blade, sliding it back into the sheath - Straightening s-l-o-w-l-y, with a dancer's easy grace!<br/><br/>"...What now?" she murmured, almost to herself - It'd only been a minor demon, after all! Something told her to expect more challenges when she ventured further in...!<br/><br/>Her keen gaze took in the paths ahead - Aware of the dilapidation of the place, something no self-respecting steward would've countenanced. Either the rot had settled in faster than she'd expected, or...Far more sinister forces were at work! Her brow furrowed, just so, weighing her options...<br/><br/>The Grand Hall. That, it seemed, would be a good place to start! She hadn't been swarmed yet, though that brief fight must've made some noise...She'd better push ahead while she had the chance! Her hand resting on her katana's hilt, Saeko turned towards the Great Hall - Quick strides carrying her forward in it's direction-!