"So it is them, huh! The black knights!" Tac's frown deepened as he recognized the approaching figures.
"He was lucky you arrived when you did; otherwise, he would have been history," Richard remarked as he descended, joining old man Tom next to Akihiro. "You have my thanks, Tom."
"Old man Tom… I… I didn't know you could fight," Akihiro mumbled before succumbing to unconsciousness.
"Rest, kid ," Tom said before turning to Richard. "He's still alive, the enemy."
"I'll take care of him," Richard affirmed, shifting his attention to the adversary.
"Tom and Richard, I've heard The elite black knights especially that old, he's too dangerous for to fight…" Tac muttered, taking hold of Pengo as he prepared to open a portal to his realm. However, before he could execute his escape, a zigzag of lightning struck at his feet, coalescing into a humanoid figure.