He's definitely overestimated himself. He takes the slash over what is probably a bruised rib, and cries out. He rolls away from the knee and slots his ring in, his cry of "Transform," sounding strangled and weak. Still, the magic circle pushes defiantly at Dragon, keeping him away before Kousuke transforms.

He figures he's going to need Falco's speed to keep this up for much longer, though his fingers linger for a moment over Dolphi... Better to push through and heal later. He runs up, gun at the ready, and leaps into the air, sending a whirling kick down straight towards Dragon's head.