It wasn't how he had been trained to solve conflicts, relying on brute force rather than skill - Ace simply hadn't been graced with the same physical prowess as some of his classmates. With the help of the powerful supportive spells, however, perhaps he could still make a difference. Reaching for the deck of cards stored in his bag - no longer gleaming with the same energy, but nevertheless, still usable - he made a target out of the tarutaru's focused posture and sent a barrage of them flying.

From the corner of his eye, he could see Tear rushing forward in pursuit, which further convinced him to follow the moogle as well. Rather than attempt to apprehend Artemicion directly, however, he was determined to block off his path, should he try to return to his master, opting to place himself between the creature and Palitutu. Thankfully, while the moogles had their wings, they couldn't fly that high - it was mostly a matter of whether the cadet would be able to make it in time....