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Vampire Castle, an open area at the edge.
A fierce gale howled down from the sky, whipping up a hazy cloud of dust like mist.
Within the dust, Noah and Izayoi stood some distance apart, facing each other.
Not far away, the members of No Name watched the scene with varying reactions.
"Why did it turn out like this?" Black Rabbit lamented dejectedly.
"They're clearly companions from the same community. Why did it turn out like this?"
"You've said that more than ten times already, Black Rabbit." Asuka spoke with some impatience, yet with the air of someone who had seen through everything.
"Even companions from the same community can't possibly get along peacefully forever. Even family members related by blood may come to hate each other, let alone companions."
"...That's not quite right." Yō shook her head, refuting Asuka's words.
"There hasn't been any conflict between Noah and Izayoi."
"That's right." Jin nodded repeatedly.
"It's just that Izayoi's condition doesn't seem very good right now, which is why things have developed this way."
"Being utterly defeated by Azi Dahaka without any ability to fight back must have affected Izayoi somewhat. After all, he'd always relied on his extraordinarily powerful talent to win every battle he faced." Leticia stared intently at the field ahead.
"That's why Master agreed to Izayoi's rash challenge."
"After all, even if he doesn't say it, he must be worried about his companions deep down, right?" Pest likewise fixed her gaze on the two in the arena.
"My Master is that kind of