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Despite being kicked with intense power, Zukafu was able to withstand the blow and get up.

"Zukafu!" Said Mary as she helped him up, "Are you okay?"

Zukafu responded, "Yeah, I'm fine... That attack was strong but I'll manage."

Raimei soothed the foot that she used to kick Zukafu and then stood up while all the other Enigmas watched on, their eyes appearing ravenous.

Raimei commented, "I must say Zukafu... For someone capable of taking that kick, you've yet to impress me. Let's see how long you can go on for."

And without warning, Raimei lept up and teleported in front of Zukafu and Mary, causing Zukafu to push Mary to the side, and Raimei attacks with a barage of light punches. Zukafu shielded himself with his arms and although they weren't painful, they were putting damage onto his arms, lowering their defense.

After the last punch, Zukafu used the opportunity to catch Raimei off guard and send her flying back by grabbing and throwing her with the help of his electric swiftness.

After being thrown, Raimei quickly recovered and landed on her feet. She commented, "Not bad... But also not good..." She then charged at Zukafu while Zukafu was about to charge forward also but began experiencing pain from his arms.

Raimei smirked and revealed, "Thought those punches of mine were meant to break down your defense?! HAH! Guess again!"

Zukafu now realised that Raimei had caused her to stun into place, forcing him to use his feet while he waited for his arms to recover. Zukafu dodged her attack and using his legs, kicked her in the back, causing Raimei to fly into some broken concrete.

Raimei got up, with a little blood flowing from her head, as she breathed slowly. She said, "Okay..." her grin grows menacing, "Now we're talking!" She said with her voice sounding demonic.

Zukafu tried to reason with Raimei and end this battle, saying "Raimei, we don't have to do this!"

"That's where you're wrong!" Said Raimei as she crushed some of the concrete and aggressively attack Zukafu.

While the battle between Raimei and Zukafu continued, Mary tried to find a way to save her friends.

Mary snuck towards where the gorilla Enigmas were standing while sneakfully using the school's broken exterior as camoflage and when she reached to where her friends were being held, Zukafu's arm had finally recovered, causing him to punch Raimei in the face, causing her to be sent flying and hit some of the Enigmas, defeating them which also included the gorilla Enigmas.

The Ema Enigma was upset by this and roared for the other Enigmas to attack but...

"NO!" Shouted Raimei, "He is mine to fight! Neither of you shall engage!"

They reluctantly agreed and stayed neutral.

With the gorilla Enigmas dealt with, Yuno and Charao got and made their escape. Mary signalled to them and they went into her direction.

Meanwhile, Raimei and Zukafu appeared standing strong but they were showing signs of bruises and blood visible on their faces and on their arms. They both roared and went in for one final punch with the victor being Zukafu as his fist reached Raimei's face, causing her to fall on her back, defeated.

Mary had found an exit for the three to escape but she was grabbed by the Ema Enigma while Yuno and Charao successfully escaped.

Mary said "Hey, let go of me!"

Zukafu approached the defeated Raimei and as he was about to kneel down and talk to her but...

"OH MR KAMIIIIII!!!" Said the Ema Enigma in a song-like tone. "I wouldn't go anymore near, if I were you... Not unless you want your pretty girlfriend here DEAD!"

Zukafu looked in the Enigmas direction with disbelief. He slowly walked away from the beaten Raimei.

The Enigma said "Good... Now be a good boy and be served your punishment!"

Mary then shouted "Zukafu, don't listen to this thing it's-"

The Enigma then stabbed one of its blade-like body part into Mary's stomach, causing her to fall lifeless. The Enigma said, "Wrong answer missy!" In a very cold tone.

Zukafu was left in shock by what he witnessed. He then clenched his fists and roared as he charged towards the Ema Enigma but then, the other Enigmas attacked as one of them immobilised his feet, causing him to fall.

They lunged onto him and mercilessly beated him. His body's health condition only worsened from each attack. The Ema Enigma slowly approached Zukafu and grabbed him by his bloody face.

They then said "Game Over!" Before they ram their hand blade into Zukafu's skull, killing him. The Enigma threw his face onto the concrete floor as they along with the others cheered and roared with victory.

Mary, who managed to survive the stab wound, saw what had happened and was heartbroken to see Zukafu's lifeless body on the ground. She wanted to scream but her condition prevented her to do so and all she could do was silently grief.

Raimei, who had finally risen up, approached the lifeless body of Zukafu with shock in her eyes, ignoring the voices of the Enigmas around her.

"You did it! You've killed the STORM WARRIOR!" Said the Ema Enigma, in a very proud manner.

Raimei's expression changed from shock to anger as she gritted her teeth.

The Ema Enigma stood beside her and asked "What shall we do no-" but then suddenly, Raimei jammed their fist deep into the Enigmas chest, shocking the others including the Ema Enigma.

"Why?" Said the Enigma, with shock and sadness in their voice as Raimei ripped her fist out of their chest and they vanished into thin air.

The other Enigmas, shocked and scared by Raimei's actions proceeded to flee but they were then corned by different Enigmas that were affiliated with the Spider Enigma who'd also appear and seeing what they had done, instruct the others to kill them.

The frightened Enigmas were then killed one by one by the Spider Enigmas members while Raimei stood looking at Zukafu's corpse.