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Emilia:  Despite the ferocity of it, a terrible silence enveloped the struggle. It was only then that Emilia noticed their surroundings had hardly been touched. The clash between blue and black ended in an instant. It was clear now that, surprisingly, there was very little destruction. The wind sounded too quiet, and the tremors faded so quickly one could almost believe that nothing had happened.
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Julius:  Though still reeling from the shock, Julius and Anastasia had recovered enough to open their eyes.
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Julius:  "I-is it over…?"
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Anastasia:  "So it would seem… But what was that?" Now that the shock waves had receded, they cautiously peered around.
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Volcanica:  The Holy Dragon quietly descended with a flap of its wings.
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Volcanica:  "—Thou who hath reached the tower’s peak, petitioner of omnipotence who treads upon the first floor."
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Echidna:  “…That’s all you have to say, after all that? I guess this hollow soul business is pretty serious.” Echidna couldn’t help feeling incredulous when she heard Volcanica repeating those same tired old lines.
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Anastasia:  Anastasia seemed to share her feelings
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Emilia:  Volcanica’s breath had driven off the shadow for them. However, something else was making Emilia’s chest throb.
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Julius:  "Lady Emilia? Did something happen? Are you hurt…?"
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Emilia:  "No, I’m fine! It’s Beatrice…!" Guided by the roiling unease building inside her, Emilia called out to Beatrice, whom she held in her arms.
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Beatrice:  The girl was stiff with tension, and her large eyes were opened wide.
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Beatrice:  "Emilia, go back downstairs! Right now! Subaru is…"
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Emilia:  "Ngh! Okay—please behave, Volcanica! We’re going to check the green room really quick!" Still carrying Beatrice, Emilia immediately set off at a run.
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Julius:  Realizing something must be wrong, Julius and Anastasia quickly followed. They rushed down the long, winding stairs that connected the first and second floors…