The Strongest Tier 2

Sam and Serah looked at Ciara with unsure expressions. Even though they both knew their friend was being brave for their sake, they couldn't do anything about it.

They would only be a dead weight to Ciara if they tried aiding her, so while the two felt a little guilty that Ciara had to go through the fight alone, there was nothing that could be done about it.

"It's fine, guys. Just let me handle it... It's my fight anyway!" Ciara said with resolve.

Sam and Serah excused themselves from the surrounding crowd, but refused to leave the area, ensuring they would at least be of aid to Ciara if things went awry and she needed to flee.

"Be careful..." Serah managed to mutter, before leaving with Sam.

"Hehe, good choice for now trying to run. I have to commend your guts!" The boy said, after watching Sam and Serah move away from the corner of his eyes.