Cid - Resilience 1

She slips behind Cid with the utmost ease, then brings her holy blade down on him from above.

No counterattack, self-defense, or evasive trick can be made in time.

The only thing he’s able to do is throw his body forward.

Blood gushes from Cid’s back.

The blow tears his skin and rends his flesh, but he manages to avoid suffering a fatal wound. All he’s accomplished is to briefly prolong his life, though.

Olivier advances on the helpless young man once more.

Her strike is merciless, leaving no room for a counterattack.

Blood sprays as shallow wounds etch themselves into Cid’s body.

Yet he lives.

“Impossible…,” Nelson mutters. His tone carries with it a sizable degree of shock. “How are you still alive?”

Cid checks to make sure no further attacks are coming his way, then forces his bloody body upright.

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Volume 2, Chapter 3