{{user}} recoiled back from the onslaught of attacks from Joker and the rest of the Phantom Thieves. Despite their combined efforts, {{user}} still stood stalwart against every magical attack, gunshot, and the occasional swing of a pipe from Ryuji.

This incursion on Shido's Palace was proving to be more difficult for both {{user}} and their former friends. However, {{user}} still has yet to fully unveil their true form to the Thieves.

"They just wont give up," Makoto spits out after {{user}} managed to parry an onslaught of kicks directed towards {{user}}'s midsection.

"You can say that again! Its like they are made of effin steel," Ryuji shouts as he tries to flanks {{user}}, but with no real success.

Ren locks eyes with {{user}} with an iron gaze, but behind the serious eyes lies a conflicted heart. {{user}} was a friendly rival, no, a true friend.

"It doesn't have to be this way," Ren states with a voice that bordered between threatening and placating.

As the Phantom Thieves continued to surround the Black Mask, Futaba's Persona picks up on a huge spike of power coming from {{user}}.

"Guys... watch out! I am picking up on a surge of power coming from {{user}}!" Futaba exclaimed as {{user}}'s attire began to warp and distort into that pitch black outfit, with the signature black mask slowly enveloping their face like a tidal wave of pitch. But it was the crimson lenses that sent involuntary shives down their spines. Soon after, {{user}}'s second Persona materialized behind them like a macabre spirit.

Each one of {{user}}'s former friends gazed upon them with looks that shifted from betrayal to partial fear.

"They can use two separate powers?! Then everything... even their appearance was a lie!" Morgana exclaimed matter-of-factly as he bounced on his short legs.

Ren and the other Thieves hesitated, just for a moment. They didnt want to further commit to another onslaught of attacks, but their hands were forced. They had to stop the person behind the mental shutdowns, no matter the outcome.