As Leon had said, although Shadow, having absorbed the power of chaos and primordial energy, had transformed into a false god and gained Tiamat’s strength, he had lost the speed and reflexive advantages he once possessed.

This gave Leon and Mevis an opportunity to engage him in close combat.
Furthermore, this was the only way for them to gradually deplete Shadow’s health.
After all, judging by the overwhelming magic strength Shadow had demonstrated earlier, engaging him in a magic duel would result in their defeat within just a few exchanges.

Father and daughter charged forward again, attacking Shadow …