"Sharp Claw!"
Shadow watched in disbelief as Sharp Claw's attempt at self-destruction was thwarted by that strange silver light.
He couldn't see Kana and Abis, but the actions of the others instantly made him understand what had happened.
A complex blend of unbearable heartache, self-blame, and overwhelming fury exploded within his chest.
It was for the suffering of his team, the despicable nature of the eye demon, and most of all, his own powerlessness in the face of a formidable foe.
This fury did not destroy his reasoning; instead, under the influence of the "Calming Stone" and Kana's lingering power, it transformed into an unprecedented calm and determined focus.
The petrifying numbness in his stone-arm seemed forcibly suppressed by this willpower.
"Cover me! The final strike!"
Shadow's voice, hoarse and gravelly, yet carrying an ironclad command, pierced the ears of each team member through the squad channel.
