The Knight Captain stepped forward onto the steel bridge. Now, the man who had been trailing Eden and Azuka for the past few minutes stood on the other end, towering over a dry canal that looked as if it hadn't seen water in decades. Bruce’s toned muscles glistened in the moonlight with every step he took as he approached the two women.
"Eden," Azuka said, brandishing her sword, "stay back."
"Let me help," Eden replied. "I'm stronger now."
"That’s an order," Azuka spoke slowly as she stepped out to meet the Zodiac.
Azuka watched Bruce’s right arm spontaneously combust, erupting into brilliant orange flames that licked and played at the air around them. His skin did not burn, and only seemed to grow more vibrant from the flames enveloping it.
"Can't this wait a few more days?" Azuka asked.
"Sorry," the man boomed. "But you have something that we want."
Azuka spread iridescent psynergy over her blade. "And what would that be?"
"Don't play dumb. She's right behind you."