Cid vs. Beatrix and Iris

After leaning forward so low he’s practically crawling, he grabs Beatrix by the waist. However, his movements are miles more polished and flowing than when Iris attempted the same move.

He’s too close for her longsword to connect.

Shadow hoists Beatrix up with ease, then slams her into the ground.

“Gah!!”

The stone floor shatters.

The air in her lungs is forcibly expelled.

But in that split second, she has a chance to use her sword.

As her consciousness wavers, she swings it.

Shadow pays her no heed, instead lifting her up and slamming her down again—but halfway through, he lets go.

Beatrix’s sword meets empty air, and she crashes hard into the stadium wall.

A sickening noise resounds as her body is embedded in it.

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Volume 2, Final Chapter