Otoha grabs onto the tentacle and reaches towards his sword. He doesn't turn around, but he doesn't pull his sword out, either.

"I'm not a demon either. I'm a guardian of a city who hasn't been able to protect his city in a very long time. And I don't want to talk right now. There's nothing to say. Besides, he doesn't deserve to be with someone like me. Let me go, Desco. Or I'll make you let me go, and I don't want to hurt you."

His voice is calm, but firm.