[h2][color=662d91]Edo-Beatrix[/color][/h2]

When Mayt avoided her attack, Edo-Beatrix appeared both angry and surprised. She rotated accordingly, keeping him in front of her where she can attack and defend easily. Once he touched back down and began his assault she took to the defensive. The tan woman weaved around Mayt's attacks, showing surprising mobility. [color=662d91]"You weren't supposed to be able to use magic,"[/color] Edo-Beatrix muttered between motions. Her left fist shot out in a quick jab, but the same effect happened as when she tried punching him last.

Her attack was blown backwards, though with significantly less power than last time so it was manageable recoil. It did, however, leave her open. The scabbard connected with her left side, stunning her briefly. Edo-Beatrix instantly clenched her teeth in pain, but before she could mount a counter-attack his scabbard hit her again. Her defense was broken and it only took a few more direct hits to send her reeling backwards. [color=662d91]"This is bad,"[/color] she let out, sounding rather painful and winded, before losing balance and falling backwards.

The large, armored man saw Edo-Beatrix go down from the corner of his eye. [color=1a7b30]"I knew she was useless,"[/color] he commented, right before Edo-Damien tripped him up rather than tried to overpower him. Grade began picking himself up instantly, but now he had to divide his attention between two opponents. [color=1a7b30]"I'm not the best, but I am one of the best,"[/color] Grade responded, hefting his sword over his head. [color=1a7b30]"I rank third. For comparison, that garbage over there ranks eighth."[/color]

With a might downward swing, Grade slammed his blade into the ground, splitting the tile in the direction of Edo-Damien and shaking the earth. [color=1a7b30]"What I lack in speed, I make up for in strength."[/color] Wasting no time, he turned around and performed the same attack in Mayt's direction, consequently sending the incapacitated Edo-Beatrix screaming and flying off to the side from the violent impact. [color=1a7b30]"If you are wondering,"[/color] he began after relaxing out of his previous attack. [color=1a7b30]"You have already met the man who ranks second. He's not too far away."[/color] With more speed than before, Grade dashed towards Edo-Damien and began an assault of slashes.

Around the group fighting Queen Angelica, several smoke bombs went off. In almost no time they were all in a thick layer of smoke, the Queen too, with incredibly poor visibility. The twin from before that remained appeared outside the smoke, several throwing knives in hand. While the Phoenix Wing members and the Queen couldn't see out, nor could he see in, he knew exactly where they were. The silent man began tossing the knives expertly through the smoke, aiming to kill each and every one of them in a bladed barrage.

[h2][color=ed1c24]Maddox[/color][/h2]

The red-haired mage looked over at Trinity for a moment, a serious expression on his face. After a few seconds a smile formed. [color=ed1c24]"Me? I'm fine. In fact I wasn't even touched,"[/color] Maddox explained, rubbing the back of his head. [color=ed1c24]"I'm just tired and out of shape. But I suppose you're right. There isn't anything we can really do here other than provide moral suppor-"[/color] A voice rang out, sounding like James. This puzzled Maddox for a moment before he remembered he had a communication lacrima in his pocket.

Withdrawing the small orb, Maddox held it up so Trinity could also communicate clearly. [color=ed1c24]"James? We're here,"[/color] Maddox said. [color=ed1c24]"We're fine. Just standing outside the Council building. We were just about to head back to the guild hall with Trinity's lacrima. You still around the Council too?"[/color]