[The shadow listens to them, a slight frown crossing its face as each speaks. Once K'pandolu has said her piece, his attention goes back to Jaune.]

Well? What's it going to be? Will you let her die?

[Jaune is silent for a moment, and for those few seconds the Shadow is sure it's won.]

...No.

Prove it to me.

No. [His attention remains on Pyrrha, but his words are loud enough for everyone in the room to hear.]

I don't know what the future holds. I don't know if you'll survive the attack on Beacon, or even if any of us will survive the attack on Garland. [He clasps the hand on his chest in both of his.] But I swear that I will do everything in my power to keep you safe. I will not stand back and let you die. I will become stronger and I will protect you, Pyrrha.

[The Shadow stares at Jaune for a minute.]

You actually believe that.

[It's not a question. He sheathes his blade and walks over to Jaune, stepping around Chrom on his way over. He stands next to him for a moment before resting his hand on Jaune's shoulder, uttering one last line as he's absorbed back into the crystal.]

Don't let me down.