With a savage roar, Iris threw a punch that materialized into a colossal flaming fist.
It shot forth with terrifying speed, crashing into V and burying him deep into the ground.
"Milena Maiden," Iris called out, "I'll deal with his flames. Don't hesitate—kill him with your next strike!"
She gave a sharp nod.
As soon as they exchanged glances, V burst out of the crater, targeting them both.
Milena immediately closed the distance at sonic speed, clashing with him in a frenzy of sword strikes. Their blades moved so fast, they left afterimages behind.
V's body spewed black fire without pause, but Iris was there to intercept and contain it all.
While V was distracted fighting Milena, Iris suddenly appeared on his right and delivered a blazing punch straight to his face.
The blow sent V flying ..only to be stopped cold by Milena, who slashed his chest with a swift stroke from her extending claymore.
"He's tough!" she muttered, the strange black armor dulling the blow's impact.
