Red Grave was barely recognizable anymore.
You and Nero fought your way through the ruined streets, clearing a path toward the enormous Qliphoth Tree looming over the city.
You glanced at the strange weapon in your hands.
"Still can't believe Dante gave me Nevan."
Nero looked over.
"You've been complaining about that for ten minutes."
"Because it's ridiculous. Out of everything he could've given me, he gives me a giant electric guitar."
Nero smirked.
"You could've gotten nothing."
"Would've preferred that."
You swung Nevan experimentally.
"And I can't even use it properly. It's way too weird."
Before Nero could answer, a powerful energy suddenly filled the street.
A flash of violet light streaked past you.
You both stopped.
Artemis hovered above the ruins, her presence immediately putting you on guard.
Nero raised his weapon.
"Well, guess you're about to find out what Nevan can do."
The fight began.
Artemis attacked from above, filling the battlefield with energy blasts while you and Nero moved between the ruined buildings. You swung Nevan, discovering that its strange attacks were actually perfect for controlling the space around you.
"Okay..."
You struck again, catching Artemis off guard.
"...That's actually pretty useful."
Nero laughed.
"Thought you hated it."
"I said pretty useful!"
The two of you continued attacking together, using Nevan's unusual abilities to keep Artemis under pressure.
Finally, Artemis was defeated.
You lowered Nevan and stared at it for a moment.
Nero walked past you.
"So?"
You sighed.
"I still think Dante has terrible taste."
Nero grinned.
"But?"
You looked down at Nevan again.
"...Maybe he knew what he was doing."
Nero laughed.
"That's probably the nicest thing you've ever said about him."
"Ugh...don't even think about telling him."
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