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Before Korde goes in for some close combat, Leon prepares by unsheathing his sword, now clashing with the Black Wisp's axe, blocking each consecutive attack with ease. "I expected no less from you. Let's see if you can continue to impress me.." Leon remarks as he parries Korde's axe, quickly getting in a few fierce blows with his katana before appearing to retreat once more as a murder of crows. However, it seems this is a ruse, for he reforms above his opponent, quickly sending a flurry of illusionary black fireballs down at the man.

Sharing Cilia's enthusiasm, Inigo grins as well as he begins making a run for the crystal. He leaps toward it and hits it rather hard with his blade, showing no mercy with his first of many strikes.