They could only watch as the other struggled to stand up several times without success, finally managing to stand on the last attempt.
Shif lowered his head and pushed the damaged Big Shield towards everyone.
"Giving it to us? Are you okay?"
Before everyone could voice enough surprise, they saw Shif staggering away, plunging into the darkness of the Abyss and disappearing.
"It should be okay, right?" Maru said uncertainly.
"Considering the Fran Undead Team is still alive, it seems he ultimately managed to escape."
When discussing this matter, everyone kept saying "should," with nobody being able to confirm anything one hundred percent.
"Why was Shif left here, isolated and waiting to die?" Chaos questioned, already having thought of an answer before asking: "Did something happen to Artorias?"
"Definitely."
This time, Tami gave a rare affirmative response.
He crouched down using a light source to examine the Shield, his expression becoming increasingly odd.
