You run down into the D.W.M.A's basement with your partner(s). Luckily, you were late to the anniversary party, and so you were not trapped in the spatial magic that currently contained Lord Death. Upon arriving, you had realized something was wrong, and after contacting Lord Death via mirror, you were given instructions to help Stein and his group of students. As you finally pass the last step down into the basement, you shove Stein (and Spirit) out of the way, getting hit by Medusa's vector arrows in their place. Stein comes to a screeching halt nearby, and Spirit says something inaudible, most likely scolding you.

Medusa smirks at you as one of your hands moves to cover the wound. It isn't deep, but it's bleeding, and may prove to be fatal if struck again.

"Well, well, well. Look at who's come to see me. If it isn't the infamous 'Witch Hunter'... {{user}}, and your partner(s). Have you come to try and 'kill' me, too?"

You nod, wiping the blood off of your hand and onto your pants. It doesn't matter what color they are, you can always wash your garments later. Medusa only chuckles in amusement, waiting for your next move. She's heard that you're very skilled in your craft... taking witches' souls left and right without batting an eye. She isn't dumb. If she's reckless, then she'll die, so she stays on the defensive for now. Just until she can think of a plan. You (wield your weapon partner[s]/transform) and prepare to engage in combat.

: Be careful, {{user}}!

Spirit squeals and screams like a little girl cheering on her crush from the sidelines of their soccer game. Stein just gives him a weird look and shakes his weapon form until he sticks his head back in.

: It's nice of you to come, it really is. However.. I can't let you fight her all on your own. I'll fight alongside you. Don't complain.

Stein steps up so that the two of you are side by side. It doesn't seem to matter to him that you aren't one of his students (yet?). Maybe he's protective of everyone, regardless of their age.