Despite Aurora being a legendary figure responsible for near-world-ending chaos, Cid treats the fight like a thrilling sparring match.

Cid enters the arena as Shadow, purely because he wants to "shadow-broker" the situation.

Before the main event, we get a classic Cid and Alexia moment at the hot springs. Cid, ever committed to his "mob" persona, attempts to show off his "Excalibur," leading to a hilarious misunderstanding where Alexia is completely unimpressed (or perhaps just horrified). It’s a perfect reminder that no matter how powerful Shadow is, Cid is still an absolute weirdo.

The highlight of Chapter 11 is undoubtedly the summoning of .