Turning slightly and taking several steps back as the second being announced itself, Axel took in the newcomer. It appeared to be a corporeal shadow, as if cut from the very fabric of darkness. It was humanoid, and appeared to be fading slightly. It's/his voice emanated pure evil. With reflexes honed over the years, Axel drew his blade. Keeping it pointed at the Shadow, he recalled Chu and Yosoku. They would be no help here. Whatever his fate was, he hoped they would not share it. Axel channeled electricity through his sword, keeping it in a repetitive circuit along the length of the blade, in a way that wouldn't shock him but would be nasty for anything hit. (Minor manipulation out of combat. Purely Aesthetic).

"All right, who... what are you two? And what is that gate you've came through?" he replied to the woman, his voice shaking slightly. It donned on him that, despite the reassurance of the female, he might not survive this encounter. Knowing his sword was almost certainly useless against beings of such power, it did fill him with a sort of strength, courage to finish what he had started. He had came he searching for secrets and treasures, and what he had uncovered was to be determined. He did wish for a weapon of sorts that might be able to fend off these beings if necessary, knowing that his magic and strength might prove futile if it came to defending himself, but it was just an idle thought that fluttered through his head.