As stated above, Ardbert's shield slows the energy drain effect, but it won't stop it entirely! It does, however, give Chloe, Nikkou, Kanro, and Xiao a change to attack. Between Chloe's temporary paralysis (it only lasts for five seconds on this creature, but five seconds is long enough), and Nikkou, Kanro, and Xiao's physical assaults, the staff is knocked out of Beelzebub's grasp. It falls to the floor and shatters into pieces, which stops the energy sucking effect entirely. Hooray! Something golden also seems to fall out of the broken staff. . . it looks to be a fancy snake ring, and can be swiped by any member of the group, if one so wishes.

The broken staff doesn't nerf Beelzebub's power, and with a roar, he attacks the group again. Now is a great time for Ilphyl to shapeshift and drag everyone out of the canteen, and into relative safety. Beelzebub will not follow!

There doesn't seem to be anything magically special about the ring, but it is awfully pretty. . .