The moment Ryuji's eyes focused on the arcane beam, his arms barely moved. A feeling of complete exhaustion and satisfaction flowed through him. However, before the beam could touch him, someone stepped ahead of him, holding out a golden sword with white wings.
"Yo! Ryuji. It looks like you're in trouble."
A whirl of magic created from ethereal light tinged in silver, and the violent purple arcane elements flickered behind Alan's figure. The magic sucked into his golden sword. Yet Alan didn't seem to struggle. He looked at Ryuji with a sincere smile.
"A-Alan!? You weren't a weakling!" Ryuji's low voice echoed, causing Alan's lips to twitch. He then flicked his sword in a circle, turning both energies into a ball of pure violence.
"Hey, brother... Do you have to say it that way? I'll be hurt, you know!"
"Alan-"
"Besides- **Arts of Holy Moonlight Execute, Piercing Beam!"**
