Mage. I have slaughtered monasteries full of men whose powers make you look like a novice in comparison. You have no chance of killing me.
Finally free of the Tengu's grasp, I draw my own blade and slice at one of it's wings, drawing a small trickle of bright purple blood.
"Paddy, listen, I've got an idea. Just look for the sign. Tengu, I...surrender."
I drop my blade and spread my arms out, accepting his possession.