@Red225: Has he ever demonstrated that he can self-cast his healing spell while so gravely injured, though? I'd imagine he needs some minimum measure of concentration to be able to properly cast any spell.
You are a fool Melvie... the sacred sword has those dear to her now she's sworn to protect (along with her duty as a knight) and that gives her more than enough to cut you down...
You have become Melvie a corrupted armored shell around a vary hollow core. You will fall... Just like the the others produced by the demon forges...
@maximuffin2 - I'd say the tailed girl has the least convincing motivation for fighting here. There are benefits to being strong, but what's the point of being the strongest?