"You placed yourself in harms way to protect this body, and your honourable gesture has not gone forgotten, Cloud Strife," the Maou said as his gaze remained fixated on the blonde in question. He knew well that there were injuries on the other fighter, just as many (if not more) than his own body, but he would grant this audience. "I fight to protect those who cannot protect themselves, and to right the injustice that's present throughout the world."

He watched calmly as those blue eyes shifted to green. The fact that the shape of the pupils changed as well, didn't go by the Maou's notice either. At the gesture towards his partial form, he subtly inclined his head in response. "I have witnessed their exploits in the future, and will do what I can to put a stop to their evil deeds."