Bang, bang, bang!

Flashes caused by blades flickered as explosions from the battle against Shadowblade continued. It was evident that he was no longer as threatening as he was when he first arrived after battling non-stop. Although they still could not inflict significant harm, at the very least, their attacks caused him pain, which was all they needed to deplete his energy.

"Die, you vermin!" Shadowblade yelled and threw his hands apart at the fearless soldiers, sending Nova and the others flying.

"Argh!" Shadowblade screamed, advancing at Strider and Nicholas.

Jerome sprang forth, his long sword harshly sweeping across Shadowblade’s neck.

Shadowblade, clearly not anticipating this, was forced to retreat several steps but was still grazed.

Jerome did not stop there and quickly swung his fist at Shadowblade.

"I've had it with you!" Shadowblade roared and twisted Jerome's fist after grabbing it.

Crack!

Jerome’s arm was dislocated.

Nova charged in again, with Remy, Sylvia, an