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Chapter 60

DarkClaw is thrown back. The battlefield has gone quiet for just a moment, but Vyz's eyes glint with excitement at the sight of it all. Surrounded by divine light, the Kurai siblings stand side-by-side, ready to join in.

"Well, well...glad to see you finally made it...Straus."

Not missing a beat, Straus glares at Vyz, "You did this to him.", he points at DarkClaw, who's sprawled out on the forest floor, "You took my best friend...you won't be taking another soul."

Exisite looks up at Straus in awe and surprise, whose eyes soften upon seeing his successor. "...I'm so sorry for everything you've gone through...But I'll make it better. I promise." "Wha-?", Exisite tries to pull himself back up. As he does, Vyz interjects, "By saying that, Straus, you've already done more than I expected you to...but that aside-"

"Stop speaking."

Wasting no time, Straus rushes Vyz; their fists clash but the sheer force is enough to knock Vyz into the wall of his tomb. They push against each other, their abilities matched. Vyz laughs, "Such wonderful power at your disposal. And yet, you waste it on humility." "Shut your mouth already!" "Oh, come on... you know you want to do what Red does to all the foes you face."

What did he just say?! In a blink, Straus activates Divine Paranormatrix.

"You don't have a blue clue do you!?"

As the rival powers continue their confrontation, Koto catches a glimpse at DarkClaw...gods, it's worse than she thought. He looks awful. Uriel runs up to her and holds her hand, "I know it looks bad but...look out-!" DarkClaw roars and lunges towards the girls. Exisite jumps between them just in time and shoves him away, "STOP IT!" "Do we know how to save him yet-?!", Koto asks. "What do you think!?", Uriel yips. "aaaAAAAAA!!", DarkClaw furiously tries to break away from Exisite as he keeps him from singling out anyone else. Just then, in another beam of light, Red appears, "Koto!" She turns around, "Red-!", but taking her eyes off the fight was a big mistake. DarkClaw tosses Exisite to the side and rushes towards Koto! But! Just when it seems like she'll be the next victim of corruption, a different scarlet streak strikes DarkClaw point blank, knocking him out.

Ex flips and lands on his feet, then flashes the others a confident smile, "Told ya I'd make it!"

"Right on time, big brother...", sighs Uriel.

Vyz pushes Straus away and tries to strike him, but Straus ducks, grabs his arm and slams him overhead into the ground. When he spots Koto about to be hurt, his focus wanes, allowing Vyz to get the upper hand. He barrages Straus with an unending flurry of attacks. Getting her mind back to the fight, Koto steps in and summons a barrier between them. "Thank you...", Straus huffs, "He's...crazy." "In a cold sweat, are you?", Vyz catches his breath and stretches. Koto summons her knife and lowers the barrier.

Vyz cackles, "Hmhm... and here I thought that you wouldn't be holding back."

Straus grits his teeth, "We aren't psychos like-"