Knowing that they had, indeed, long gone beyond the point where their words could still have any impact on the Taturaru's choices, Ace decided not to waste his breath. What was this if not another trial of hers? If there was anything Palitutu had made crystal clear, it was that she valued acts of courage over their attempts at diplomacy. She would speak only when she wished to be heard.

Just as some Heroes had been able to get around her skill-sealing trap, perhaps there was a way to disable it entirely. It wouldn't be as easy as destroying a Crystal Jammer, for the nature of her power remained unknown, but with so many of them participating, a moment of distraction could turn out to be their breakthrough.

For now, his cards were as good as useless without the magic, so he wanted to see what the opponent would come up with next. The unexpected Megalixir left him feeling rejuvenated, so that he could easily maneuver between Tarutaru's potential targets and push them out of the harm's way, if needed - and in case of emergencies, he still had a potion or two to share.