A Life and Death Stakes

Aerith was still pointing her hand towards the sky, holding back the pillar of black light that she thought was about to cancel out the dark power of Aaron's Dark Azazel.

This was the first time for Eloise to witness the existence of a power beyond what she thought.

She did not expect the healing method Aaron had performed on Emily to bring forth such a rumble of magic.

"We have to help Aerith to—"

"No!" Aerith shouted, rejecting Eloise's proposal.

Eloise was shocked, as were Aldo and the rest of the Sky Sword 25th. Aerith explained why she refused Eloise and the others to help with the defense.

"This is the power of darkness. The nature of the power of darkness is to excel over the power of light. If you help, it creates a weakness in this protective dome," Aerith explained.

"So what can we do now?" asked Eloise.

"Shut up and stay alert. Don't help me!" said Aerith.