Aaron, Isdera's not dead...yet. It's just the 1st half of their battle. However, the 2nd half cannot come until after Wira/Vita ends, because the ending of Vita/Wira is what will drive Isdera/Signum IV. Oops, is that a hinting spoilar? Anyway, Wira/Vita will be the next one, and it will be decisive, unlike this one.
Anyway, Saga/Tiara comes after Astra/Shamal...which will be less of a fight, more of an confrontation of truth, etc (( since Astra knows Saga's got himself a girl, and Shamal knows Saladin = Saga ))
Anyway, don't be too excited over Saga/Tiara of this part. It's going to be short as hell, and the REAL final confrontation will be more epic than the lame one coming soon.
I see. You've made me waiting even more eagerly now.
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Originally Posted by USB500
*cue of "Can't Touch This"*
Spoiler for another one? USB500, are you not tired of this?:
SHINTARO TAKESHI
Nickname: Zatoichi
Age: 44 in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS
Birthday: 31st December
Hair colour: grey
Eye colour: blood red (without iris)
Height: 179cm
Weight: 71kg
Position / rank in TSAB: Tactical Instructor
Home world: Earth (nationality: Japanese)
Device: none (he uses a shikomizue (cane sword) as weapon)
Device appearance: none
Magic system: none
Magic element: none
Magic symbol: none
Magic colour: none
Partner: Kitaro (mechanical bunny)
Appearance: refer to this picture.
Personality: very calm, cool, and a humorist at his best, Zatoichi often cites reference to popular culture and often complains of having to carry saxophone and tap-dance shoes around when he is in fact a swordsman.
BACKGROUND
Zatoichi comes from the revered Shintaro Clan, and is the clan’s 30th heir. He has devoted his entire life to the art of iaido, and this jazz-loving swordsman, blind since birth, is famous for his role in protecting the innocents from oppressive crime gangs whenever he goes. Because he has the habit of constantly on the move, Zatoichi is hard to approach and extremely evasive to contact; he is often called “The Wanderer” due to this habit.
25 years ago, Zatoichi never expected to be working close to the conformity of the TSAB, yet the bureau required an instructor who was not a mage or having background with magic, and he was chosen because of this reason. Despite his visual setback, Zatoichi was looked up by many who wanted to learn the art of Japanese swordsmanship, yet he himself never referred to himself as a guru. To this day, Zatoichi remains a Tactical Instructor although he chooses to remain a wanderer; his aim is to travel around the world and learn everything about people he meets.
Zatoichi knows the veteran TSAB ace Armstrong. In the younger years, Zatoichi and Armstrong were often engaged in friendly duels and they seemed to have sense of respect toward each other’s abilities.
POWER
As he is neither a mage nor a knight, Zatoichi is not given specific classification by the TSAB. His expertise lies in his ability to perceive the battlefield through his sense of discernment. His fighting style is incredible, even more so considering he grips the sword in inverse manner; this combined with his sometimes inexplicably keen ear, nose and proprioception renders him a capable surprise attacker. It is this reason he was chosen as TSAB’s none-mage Instructor: his supreme extrasensory was very much valued by officers and instructors, and his familiarity towards Japanese art of iaido made him an ideal opponent in weapon training.
Zatoichi’s weapon of choice is a cane sword named “Kurenai”, and is superior to a regular katana as it was forged by master blacksmith just before his prime.
ABILITIES
Zatoichi doesn’t have any.
KITARO
This mechanical bunny with self-awareness was purchased by Zatoichi when he was 35 years old (at this time, he was an active Instructor joining The Windtalkers’ expedition to 22nd Administered World Gravia). Zatoichi was not initially interested in its abilities to aid handicapped people, but he was attracted to its fluent speech and decided to make Kitaro his partner.
It is unknown whether Kitaro is a Device or not, but it is safe to assume that it is not designed for magic usage.
Venerable blind old swordsman FTW! And a long-running frinedship with Armstrong? I smell Friendly rivalry!
I swear I've heard about a mechanical bunny before...just.....can't....remember...
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
~"What do you need?"
"Guns. Lots of Guns."~
Maybe not that many guns here, but more artwork:
First up is incomplete draft for USB500's Silberkugel Panzer Faust,without sight and other features... I think I'll need lots of improvement on this one:
Spoiler for Silberkugel Panzerfaust:
And secondly, the devices for Smith and Wesson, the yet-to-be-written LineBacker:
Spoiler for Linebacker:
Cool. And I see you've used the L and R classification of SRW Realtypes.
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Originally Posted by USB500
\1: I can't tell you on Zatoichi/Ojiichan duel :3 though I can only give a hint of a long0-going draw between them
I thought so.
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2: an automated, self-aware mechanical bunny, on top of that. I bet Vita will go "gaga" when she sees Kitaro X3
MUST SEE!!!
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Originally Posted by Kha
HYAAAA!!! THE BLIND SWORDSMAN!!! He has finally crossed over into the anime world, that legendary assassin. I'm sure he and Artei have a lot to talk about, considering that some of Artei's sword moves were created by him. And maybe Sophia...
Sophia: (crying) OTOU-SAN!!!!
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---New intelligence data updated---
Guns. Check. Lots of them? Check. Maids? Check, all 400 copies of them.
We take a brief look at Kha's new gadgets against the superhuman threats of Necron and Einst.
Spoiler for MOE is my middle name, in both sense of the word:
Battleroid mode (non-loli)
Her loli form has evaded all attempts to be photographed, always changing to Battleroid mode and gunning the camera.
Name: Linda Zwei Alias: N/A Age: Unknown. Birthday: 4th December MC 0070 (Date of first boot). Magic Rank: Ungraded, Fights with hyper technology than magic. Height: 139cm Weight: 89kg (heavy equipment inside) Hair: Short, brown-blonde Eyes: Blue Personality: Moe, moe, moe! Usual wear: Velka SAR Regional Guard uniform or a maid-type dress. Prefers the latter. Magic Type: N/A Magic color: N/A Caster Class: N/A
Brief Background
Linda Zwei has a very short history, having only been born less than 2 months before the Seraph’s maiden voyage. Even then, all of her systems matched Linda Prime’s digital specifications almost exactly, except that she was built with even wider learning parameters than her predecessor, and her loli size, as though she really was the younger version of Linda.
Her programs include:
Lion’s Intelligent Node (LIN) Orbital Frame OS,
CHOBIT self-cognition algorithmic package,
“Kusanagi Ghost” In-shell Combat Program
Yuri Mapped-genome Database and Cloning Vat Control
Tau Battle Coordination Protocol
Considering that all those took up a mere 10% of Zwei’s estimated full potential, who knows what else would she pick up in time. Declares herself to be Nagato’s little sister cos both of them are “Zweis”.
Linda Zwei and the Clone Maid Army
The loli Zwei clones may not have the same physical fitness of the Prime clones, being clones of a smaller robot, but their organization was similar. Like Linda Zwei, they all have a maid costume option.
Warriors
The most spammed version of both types of Linda Clones, but this time Zwei likes to customize her Clones, resulting in batches sometimes looking quite different from the original, as seen above. Teams of pulse gun wielding persocons deploying into an intense firing line makes the Seraph a force to reckon with in standing ship-to-ship firefights. A recent upgrade is when the Kusanagi Ghost was adapted for the lesser minds of the Linda Clones, allowing them better melee prowess than before. They have since been issued pulse pistols for close-in fights with gun-fu levels almost equivalent to the Saint Church’s elite Silent Trinities.
Battlesuits
The step between Linda Warrior and the Slaughter Daggers, the Linda Battlesuits are the main equipment of higher-level warriors deployed by Linda Prime, and may be used by Linda herself. They are exoskeletal suits that give the wearer extra strength, better sensors, and more protection, as well as the ability to carry heavier weapons into battle.
All battlesuits of the same type are given a designation: XV, followed by two digits. The first digit indicates the mass class of the suit: '1' being a complete exoskeletal version of standard body armor, while '8' represents the heaviest available battlesuits. The second digit indicates the role or status of the particular suit design: '2' marking an experimental design, '5' representing stealth capability, and '8' being heavy fire support. Variations of a suit may be given other numbers as well, with the new built in thrusters they can operate well in zero-gravity environments too. So far, the TSAB has recorded Stealthsuits, Crisis suits and the extra-heavy Broadsides, though with Kha‘s imagination and construction skill, and Sophia‘s Unlimited Imperium Vault to draw reference from, who knows what else could he build and field.
Drones
Independent copies of Linda’s mental programs, the Linda Drones are used for a variety of civil and military functions. They normally require regular instructions from Linda to function, although if four or more drones are networked to operate in unison, they become capable of operating independently of Linda Prime. Drones that are linked to a control device cease to function if the controlling Linda Clone is killed, or if the drones move more than a set distance from the controller.
Drones are designed to fulfill a set role. The most common drone designs are:
-Gun drones are armed with a pair of pulse carbines and are the most common drone type used. They can accompany any Linda Clone possessing a control device, whether he be in a battlesuit or leading an infantry team. In addition, gun drones are often used as weapons systems for the Daggers and Stargraspers, though for the Stargraspers the drone option are only available in space.
-Shield drones are assigned to protect the Riviera usually. They are equipped with powerful energy shields and are programmed to block weapons fire intended for their controller with their shields. If necessary, the drone will physically intercept the incoming fire.
-Marker drones are equipped with an advanced markerlight system, and through the use of the control device can improve the accuracy of the operator and anyone else in the operator's team.
-Sniper drones are a recent development. A single Linda Clone equipped with an advanced control and targeting system can utilise up to three sniper drones to provide accurate anti-personnel fire. The drones themselves are armed with a rail rifle, and project a distortion field that makes the drones and their operator difficult to hit.
-Heavy Gun Drones are larger, more powerful drones armed with a pair of Burst Cannons. Some drones will replace one of the Burst Cannons with a Markerlight.
-Drone Sentry Turrets are airdroppable turrets often used to hold areas ahead of the main Clone forces. They are armed with a variety of Battlesuit weapons, such as Missile Pods and Plasma Rifles.
-DX-4 technical drones are used as a standard utility drone but are often employed on battlefields as mechanics or medics. Used in cityfights as the combat engineers strategem.
Super Stargraspers
The aerospace superiority fighter of the Seraph. Upgraded twice from the Cosmo Grasper, this fighters carry spare Slaughter gear into battle, and hence can also double as high-speed interceptors with Dagger firepower.
Slaughter Daggers
The heavy mecha usually flown by Linda and her highest-level clones in space combat as well as ground assaults when the battlesuits aren‘t enough. These stolen and upgraded machines can equip weapon packs not unlike those of Kha’s Zaku suits.
MOE! So Hayate and Kha decided to share on the designs?
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Before you guys drown in bleeds from loli-Broadsides and crews of Maids! Maids! Maids!, let's look at the ship too.
Spoiler for Seraph - The Ships of Maids:
Class: Archangel Name: Seraph Alias: The Black Angel, The Ship of Maids (derogatory) Ships of the line: LCAM-01XA Archangel, Dominion, Virtue, Power Unit type: Assault carrier Manufacturer: Earth Alliance Operator(s): 21st Trinity Optimus First deployment: June MC 0071 Dimensions: overall length 420 meters; overall height around 110m Wingspan: 340m Weight: unknown Propulsion: unknown Crew: 1-4 (Consists of the bridge. The rest of the ship is run by the Linda Clones under Linda Primes supervision. Has enough spare quarters to hold up to 50 biological personnel)
Roster:
Captain: Kha
1st Mate: Allison Ford
Navigator/Engineering: Linda Zwei
WSO: Nagato Mach Zwei
Equipment and design features:
-Reinforced Adamantium armor
-Multiphase protection field
-Mana hyperpulse engines
-Phase long-haul warp drives
-Neuro-Core Oracle computing mainframe - Contains LIN2, the Seraph’s overall AI and has a loli prosthetic body “Linda Zwei”
-Inertia Compensators - Basic feature on all timeships
-Multiphase ECS
-Antiphase ECCS
-Psicon (Pseudo Synapse Interface CONtrol) weapons guidance
-Psicon navigation
-Psionic defence field - Protect against Psyker influence and attacks
-Persocon cloning vats
Internal ecological emulation allowing for autonomous operation
Fixed armaments:
Primary
2 x "Gottfried Mk.99" 225cm high-energy impulse phase cannon; mounted above catapult hatches
2 x "Valiant Mk.37" 110cm distortion blaster; mounted on tail wings
6 x “Warthog Mk.45” 75mm autofire gauss gatling; 4 mounted on flanks, 2 on under-carriage.
Secondary
24 x surface-to-ship missile launcher;
16 x surface-to-air missile launcher;
32 x "Igelstellung" 50 mm automatic multi-barrel CIWS (16 up, 16 down)
Annihilator
2 x "Nahodoom Mk. 7" reversed entropy ray launcher, stored in front 'legs'; - Precision gun, can be fired in one massive blast, or a sustained “beam cutter”.
1 x “Arc-en-Ciel Mk. 27”, deployed in between the front ‘legs’ - Biggest gun onboard. Dubbed the “Mr. Starlight Breaker”.
1 x “Ossillations of Desonance” 360 degree waveform anti-invasion system - Rivera’s “Get Off of Me!” attack that’s fired in pulses at all directions at once. Short-ranged, meant as a last line of defence.
Mobile weapons:
Many x “Linda Clone”; Warriors, Drones, Battlesuits
1 x “Linda Zwei” Persocon;
1 x “Nagato Mach Zwei” Zaku 1-3 Prototype Magic Suit
12 x Super Stargrasper + various StrikerS back weapon packs
6 x GAT-01A2R Slaughter Dagger + various StrikerS back weapon packs
1 x F122E/B Firehawk Stratofighter
1 x HMF-91 Toyota Canberra GT Modified
2 x SRX-4-78 Genesis Uninhibited Nendo Drive Assault-use Magical Device
2 x Accel Shuttle
Launch catapults: 2
Brief Background
Seraph also has a very short life, having been discovered 6 months ago, and have been in Saint Church lockdown ever since. Carim ordered that it be brought out of mothballs and prepared as soon as possible once the Necron threat had been determined. Nagato was transferred to it after its return to Mid Childa. The ship and its patron AI would then go on and play a major role in the Einst conflict.
Unlike Linda Prime, Zwei has built-in network processes similar to CC’s, allowing her to leave the ship and still be connected to its mainframe.
Tech Focus - The G.U.N.D.A.M. Device
Kha put this together from splicing the structural systems of the Daggers, and the A.R.I.K.A. highly materializing equipment system used on the Silvana, after which he strapped in the newfangled Nendo Psyker Drive into their frames to power and control the extensive materializing equipment.
However, when powered down, these are just armored skeletons. What these machines do is that they take the form of the Device plugged into them spliced with the mental image of it’s mage pilot, run it through the A.R.I.K.A. and materialize the outer layer of the machine. It remains on as long as the Nendo Drives do not overload.
The G.U.N.D.A.M. Devices assigned to Sophia and Artei (Here on called Gundam devices) were an essential part of the anti-xenonic campaign against the massive Einst, which were dubbed “Perfect Zine Knuckle” and “True Assassin“. Kha piloted one for a short while, and the model was recorded as the “Kreuzfahrer”.
Ok I broke my promise. In a sense, the V-fins are STILL here...
Nice.
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Thinking of what the ****** device when with Raising Heart or Bardiche plugged in would look like. Though this is definitely Hayate:
Spoiler for Duchess Nukem's...?:
Not THAT much!
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Originally Posted by USB500
Anna: *grabs Hikki's hands* Papa! Papa! Hikki: what? Anna: *points to Linda* isn't she kawaii? Hikki: ............................................... Anna: papa? Hikki: *covers nose* urgh...... somebody help... Nanoha: Hikki! Your nose is bleeding! We need to bring you to the medical room! Hikki: urgh... please do....
As Nanoha accompanies Hikki to the medical room... Anna: yosh! Just as planned! >;D The rest of the lolis: Anna-chan....
So Hikki's weakness is moe?
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Originally Posted by Nightengale
You sure you didn't make any mistakes? I'd thought Hayate for sure be...
Spoiler for this?:
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Or even...
Spoiler for this!?:
Seems to fit her more imo...
NOOOOOOO!
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
I would think that Hayate would be this actually:
Spoiler for Better:
IDEON!!!
I don't think that's moe enough for her tastes. And that would make her invincible. UNIVERSE RESET!!!
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Originally Posted by dkellis
Reading through the unit descriptions again made me realize something about the 37th CIAA.
Spoiler for One day in the office:
Ivey: Hey, Rancer?
Rancer: Hm?
Ivey: Do you think "Barrier Binds" or "Bind Barriers" sounds better?
Rancer: Huh?
Ivey: On second thought, maybe we could be "Binding Barriers".
Rancer: I beg of you, please establish some context before you start speaking.
Ivey: Our unit name! Every important unit needs a name, right? Like "The Wind Talkers", or "The Vanguard", or "The Black Mages", or-
Rancer: That's the first I've heard of it. Why do we need a name anyway?
Ivey: It's annoying to have to say "37th CIAA" every time. We need something cooler, with more impact! Something that represents us, and nobody else!
Rancer: Well, you do have a point. But still, it's not like we can just start calling ourselves something and cause lots of problems with the records. I'm sure there's a substantial process that needs to be observed. Besides, we need to come up with a name anyway, one that we can all agree on.
Ivey: The Fantastic Ultimate Enforcers!
Rancer: No.
Nova: Actually, if I remember correctly, this unit used to have a name of its own before I joined. What was it again? Oh, yes, "Ratio Celer Magi", or something like that.
Rancer: Um, hm. "Celer", as in celerity... "The Swift Reason of Mages"?
Ivey: They must have been very fast. And reasonable.
Rancer: Obviously not something we can claim.
Reiz: Um, I've been meaning to ask this for a while, but...
Rancer: What is it, Reiz?
Reiz: Our, um, our unit insignia... we, er, we don't have one, do we?
Rancer: Now that you mention it, I don't think we do. Ma'am?
Nova: I think it was retired some time ago due to some incident or other. It looked rather colourful, too. A kind of flourescent greenish-yellow-purple...
Rancer: Say what?
Ivey: Binds and Barriers! That'll be our name!
Rancer: Why are you so fixated on binds and barriers? We have more skills than those, you know. Anyway, it still doesn't take into account Reiz's abilities.
Reiz: Um, no, really, you don't have to-
Ivey: Okay, how about Binds and Barriers and Fire? No, that doesn't alliterate well. Hm, B-word, B-word... ah! Binds, Barriers, and Burnination!
Reiz: Fweh?!
Rancer: That makes us sound like a department store.
Nova: I know! Why don't we come up with a new unit insignia and name together? I'm sure we'll be able to get the changes approved and sent through without any difficulty.
Rancer: Ma'am, I ask this in the full expectation that I will not like the answer, but who is going to take care of all the paperwork?
Nova: Enforcer regulations would suggest the second in command.
Rancer: I knew it.
Ivey: Binds, Barriers, and Boobs! Although I still say that a flat chest is a rarity and a status symbol.
Rancer: Just give it a rest already.
Thank God Halley wasn't there.
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Originally Posted by Kha
Might be a little haxx, but I guess against the Einst a little h4xx isn't so bad, especially now that Gundam are in the Nanohaverse.
That was my problem. But we'll see how it goes. There's actually no Einst yet, right? just a single target. Let's just see how Mabiko's haxx improves or brutalizes the storyline.
My carefully laid-out month-long plan was brutalized....
Just kidding. I was just a very unsettled this morning by the sudden wild card entrance. So out of nowhere. Now I have to revamp a particularly large chunk (around 60%) of the script.
URRGGGHHHH!!!!! I think I'll stay away while I reorganize my thoughts....
To the rest of the campaign stockholders, please do what you think will be best for the storyline....
I think I'll withhold my decision for now... Sorry, KBT. Let the others decide... I'll go with majority...
Because I was asked to do Zatoichi/Ojiichan EPIC duel, I'm glad to inform this thread that I'm currently working on it (will be featured in Diary of a Windtalker, Part 4: Old Friends Reunited). Am I killing all of you by making you wait?
You are... and we'll kill you if you make us wait any longer
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
That was my problem. But we'll see how it goes. There's actually no Einst yet, right? just a single target. Let's just see how Mabiko's haxx improves or brutalizes the storyline.
My carefully laid-out month-long plan was brutalized....
Just kidding. I was just a very unsettled this morning by the sudden wild card entrance. So out of nowhere. Now I have to revamp a particularly large chunk (around 60%) of the script.
URRGGGHHHH!!!!! I think I'll stay away while I reorganize my thoughts....
To the rest of the campaign stockholders, please do what you think will be best for the storyline....
I think I'll withhold my decision for now... Sorry, KBT. Let the others decide... I'll go with majority...
I'll be right back after school...
Like I said, my initial request to join was buried in the backlog before it got noticed a loooooong way back.
Well, I'm 1/10th through Wira/Vita currently. AutoCAD homeworks suck, they eat up so much time even when done lazily...
Anyway, I actually had this for quite a while now, but I haven't posted, since it's basically my imagery take on a canon character anyway. So, here's the various times and years of Gil Graham. Naturally, ripped off from various images in teh intarweb.
Spoiler for The 3 Seasons of MSCG:
Civilian Collaberator Gilbert Graham. ~ Season 1.
Enforcer Gil Graham ~ Season 2.
Admiral Snake Graham ~ Season 3.
I actually thought of Vergil for season 2... but then scrapped the thought.
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Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.
The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.
Well, I'm 1/10th through Wira/Vita currently. AutoCAD homeworks suck, they eat up so much time even when done lazily...
Anyway, I actually had this for quite a while now, but I haven't posted, since it's basically my imagery take on a canon character anyway. So, here's the various times and years of Gil Graham. Naturally, ripped off from various images in teh intarweb.
Spoiler for The 3 Seasons of MSCG:
Civilian Collaberator Gilbert Graham. ~ Season 1.
Enforcer Gil Graham ~ Season 2.
Admiral Snake Graham ~ Season 3.
I actually thought of Vergil for season 2... but then scrapped the thought.
Hard to believe you looked so civil and clean cut when you were 9 Graham Metal Gear Graham image though wins
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
It was just supposed to be a normal day for the test-run of the new weapon Ive developed, the Forsium Magic Cannon. I was currently in an uninhabited planet not too far from the system our facilitys situated. So far, its been a few days since Ive had any news from the outside.
Hm?
My private communication line was beeping. Tsk, looks like Im in for a delay. Who would call at this hou- Hayate? Well, what do you know? I smirked and opened the video screen. Well hello there, Yagami-Butaichou. Greeting her formally, I was expecting an annoyed response from my self-proclaimed niece. Instead, all I received was the first one of the many shocks that I would be experiencing today. She looked like she had been crying recently. She didnt speak, just silently looking at me in as if in pain. I opened my mouth to speak again, but closed it in favor of a more private manner of communication. After briefly searching the galaxy for the heart of the girl shown in the video screen, I secured a telepathic link. I noted with some wry satisfaction that her eyes widened in surprise, followed by a light blush on her cheeks upon the telepathic connection.
Whats wrong, Hayate? Had a bad day at the office? Was it those damned bureaucrats again?
Oi. Cmon. You cant expect me to spend the rest of the day trying to make you reply. Unlike you, I dont have the magic capacity to sustain inter-planetary system telepathy for as long as I like. I dont know whats wrong, but I do hope my little joke about an almost nonexistent magic drain while using telepathy is helping right now.
Reinforce She replied while lowering her eyes.
Huh? Somethings wrong with Small Boss? Come to think of it, I dont see her with you. Was it-
No. She turned her eyes upward. Its Reinforce. The first one
...? What are you trying to say? Dont tell me shes suddenly been seen by someone.
Damn. Ill have to stop this small habit of concentrating too much on my devices while letting the rest of galaxy revolve without me. Reinforce, possibly alive and on the loose? And triple casting the Breaker moves?! This is really starting to be a weird day. And I just HAD to spoil her by carrying on most of the conversation telepathically, I'm sure I'd be the laughingstock of the tech facility if they saw me plainly staring at another person during long-range communication. But I guess it was worth it. She did seem to cheer up a bit after I knocked some sense into her head. Well, after crying a bit more at least. Sigh Guess Im not immune to the Damsel in Distress act as I though I was. Well, with her looking so cute while depressed, her request was quite hard to put down. I ended up consoling her and giving some precautionary advice for about two and a half hours because of this. And now, my schedule for the day is effectively ruined. Chuckling self-depreciatively, I turned to my second device. Almaria.
[Yes, Aurion-san?]
Wake me up after four hours. Ill be taking a nap.
[Understood ]
I yawned loudly. Bah, who cares about a small delay? Id honestly rather do my duties as a self-proclaimed parent figure rather than working overtime on an experiment with no deadline. Besides, I dont want Signum and Vita suddenly going after my head because I upset their Mistress. Heh, the memory of those two making me promise in such an absurd way like a solemn oath, it makes me want to laugh at myself. In front of Hayate, no less. Well, at least Hayates idea of enlisting a loyal subject was a bit more original. A hug? Quite bizarre. Though seeing the reactions of her Knights when it was done made it definitely better. After reminiscing a bit more about the past, I flopped down on my mattress and closed my eyes; dozing off a few moments later.
*BANG!*
Jolted out of my approximately one-minute nap, I hurried out of my little improvised bunker to check out the noise (but not before grabbing an alarmed Almaria along the way). Only to met by an onrushing swarm of magic spheres and spikes.
Shit! I raised my left arm, or to be more precise, Reishiki, now unveiled, in order to conjure up a double-layer round shield. The projectiles smacked into my shield with incredible force. But luckily, it seemed that my shield held somehow. Okay, whoever you are, its now MY turn.
[Standing by.] Reishiki pulsated with energy.
[Ready.] My Barrier Jacket materialized in a flash of light, with my Spell Gauntlet and Boots materializing afterwards, accompanied by crackling cobalt-colored energy.
Ready, Almaria?
[Yes, Chief.] She replied, now using her combat-phase speech pattern.
I slotted her in, completing the combination.
[Complete.] I felt Almaria fall into a rhythm of energy similar to mine, as well as taking control of the AI applications and voice now.
And not a moment too soon, as I was immediately assaulted by the magic projectiles once again. This time, however, I was ready.
[Proton Bolt]
Releasing a fixed amount of energy, I directed my dozen projectiles at the incoming ones when they were in range of my Manipulation Field; destroying two with a single unit each. Most of the targets were destroyed. And the four that I left to rush towards me were soon converted into my own when they reached within a few meters of my location. Meanwhile, the leftover magic particles from the previous attacks swirled around myself; ready to be recycled at my command. Hmm, strange. These projectiles look and feel like Axel Shooter and Plasma Lancer units.
Scanning my surroundings, I came across a robed figure a few dozen meters away. By the way it would seem; the figures a female. Instinctively, I reached out to communicate with her. After securing the link, I started my vehement interrogation. But the connection seems strange. She feels different from humans.
Now what was the big idea attacking me like that?! I shouted telepathically. In response, all I received was another volley of even more powerful shots. Tsk, I guess Im not too lucky with women after all. The next volley proved to be much more powerful than the second one; as I was able to confirm by shooting the four captured shots at matching ones. They were destroyed easily and the opposing shots went straight for me. Possibly a power type? Hmm, lets see what she can do. I called forth a single Stinger Blade in my right hand and sliced the offending bullets with a few quick strokes.
[Blaze Cannon]
After charging up the ball of energy, I fired it at the direction of the enemy mage.
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Spoiler for Part 2 : Reinforce?:
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................................... Okay. This particular opponent is NOT someone to be taken lightly. She was already behind me just as I fired off Blaze Cannon! Sonic Move? Reacting quickly, I willed the magic particles around me to form a quick bind around her. It was partially successful in pinning her left arm to her body, but it failed in stopping the fist that was heading straight for my face.
[Panzer Geist]
A cobalt barrier formed around me just as she was about to connect with her attack. It connected, but my barrier seems to be holdi-, oh crap. Breaking through my barrier just like that? I was somehow able to dodge the fist that was supposed to knock my head off. But it would seem like she's not stopping with a single punch. I was met with several Plasma Lancers behind my back just as I was pulling away.
Plasma Smasher
Fighting like Fate this time, then? Very well. Gathering quite a lot of energy, I unleashed a tornado of Stinger Blades to counter the Plasma Lancers behind me; and matching her Plasma Smasher with my Blaze Cannon. When she attempted a punch once again, this time I didn't bother making a defense. I reach into one of my pockets for a certain card and held it on my right palm; raising it in front of my face, facing outwards. And just as her punch is about to hit my hand, "VKA 01, set up."
After about half a second, one of my optional Armed Devices, a sword, sprouted into form, the extending tip colliding perfectly with my assailant's knuckles, pushing her punch back. Whew. It worked somehow. I put some distance between the both of us. Now then, "Load Cartridge! Eirweiterung!" this prompted two cartridges to be shot out and allowed my sword to extend a bright energy blade. Grabbing the sword properly by my right, I arced Reishiki backward to draw upon the remaining energies from the clash of the Photon Lancers and the Stinger Blades, forming a single large and concentrated Saturation Blade. All the while forming binds around my opponent with the leftover energies from our earlier clash of energy beams. I used the two energy blades as makeshift pincers and attempted to strike her from both sides. My opponent, not to be outdone, broke the binds on her in record time and stretched out both arms to stop my two blades with magic shields. So she uses a white Belka symbol, eh? Could it be? Lets see then.
Not losing my momentum, I released the Saturation Blade, controlling it mentally now, and plunged my left hand into another pocket to take out yet another card. VKA 02, set up. This time, my second optional device, a one-hand heavy energy rifle materialized immediately. Load Cartridge. Magic Disruptor Shot! After letting my device load two cartridges, I took aim and shot at my enemy. She attempted to create yet another shield in front of her, but my shot was made just for that. Not stopping, I now commanded, Follow-through shot! Positron Bolt! this time loading three cartridges, two beams of light met at the tip of my rifle and formed a sphere of energy; just in time for my earlier shot to hit her defense, dissolving it effectively.
Attack! I fired of the sphere of antimatter directly at the spot where the defense was earlier. A large flash of light followed. Did I do it?
Hmm, maybe not. If I did, there wouldnt be a hundred red crystal shards surrounding me now, would there?! But still
[Maelstorm Field]
The energy surrounding me began warping and distorting rapidly, creating a closed field of powerful energy waves. Most of the daggers were dissolved before they even reached me. And I slashed with my sword and shot with my gun on the several others which werent destroyed. Heh. As long as this person does not possess infinite power with an unrestricted output, I should be able to live somehow. Now where could she be? Ah, there she is. Huh?
After seeing the uncloaked figure of the woman attacking me, I couldnt help but gape in astonishment. Hayates words passed through my mind. Reinforce Shes alive. Okay, now this is just surreal. She looks EXACTLY like the Unison Device Nanoha and Fate fought in the videos Ive seen. Only this time, shes standing on a White Belka symbol instead of black. Is this a good thing? Heck, I dont think Im in any position to take any comfort in seeing that shes not using a corrupted energy now. I restored my energy rifle device into a card and replaced it in my pocket, engaging the statuesque woman in a staring contest.
. Looking nonchalantly at me, Reinforce raised a hand and started amassing a simply massive amount of pure white energy in a sphere. Right, if this is indeed Reinforce, why is she attacking me then? Is this about Hayate? What? Its not like I violated her or anything. My lips turned up into a cynical smile. Or maybe, I should be worrying about not getting hit by this particularly large energy ball instead of thinking about how a womans mind works. From the looks of things, it would seem like playing mind games with her is out of the question. Shes like a doll that cannot be fooled in the first place by words. Oh joy.
Fine then. I raised my right arm and discharged my spell gauntlet. The small explosion of two cartridges worth of energy engulfed my arm and sword as I prepared for a counter. Sorry. But getting hit by massive amounts of magical energy is not my cup of tea. I also gathered a large amount of magical energy from my surrounding area, forming a column of cobalt energy. Loading three cartridges from unit 01,
[Saturation Blade EX]
After a brief flash of light, I was now holding a seven meter long energy blade of high magical density with my sword as a base. I pointed it at the quickly approaching ball of energy, Attack! I fired off the energy blade and it pierced her attack, setting off a large explosion, blowing me back a few meters before I cast my next spell. Afterwards, she could still be seen at her previous position. Shes not rushing me. So this means that Im just here to throw everything I got at her while she effortlessly shrugs them off. Geez. My role seems so insignificant now. In any case, shes still looking at my illusionary clones now. Good. While still invisible, I replaced the cartridge holder of my weapon. I decided to take the offensive for a bit. I sent a mental note to Almaria about the planned tactics. She, in response, glowed momentarily in assent.
I guess I was just pushing my luck after all. While the Mirages worked in fooling her, allowing me to land a couple of clean hits, I never expected her to use Fates Sprite Zamber to completely shatter all the illusions in the area. This is really getting too excessive. She vastly outguns me in almost every aspect! Be it power, overall speed or defense. And to make things worse, shes rushing me now! At least Im still alive due to quick thinking on my part. But Im not sure how long I can hold.
Excelion Buster: Barrel Shot, Force Burst
Right, weve been going at it for an entire hour now. I swear, this lady has even more magical stamina than all my nieces combined! Shes been firing off such powerful spells without a hitch for up to now!
[Pyramid Shield]
I flung out Reishiki to cast a wide pyramid of dense magical energy. I managed to block the overpowered shockwave and shots somehow. But-
Jet Zamber
Damn! Seems like she Sonic Moved behind me and attacked again. I loaded three cartridges in Unit 01 and blocked the shockwave followed by the deadly blade of energy, adding defense against the possible electric shock. Wait, then this means-
Mistilteinn.
Atem des Eis.
Hayates moves now?! Twelve spears of petrification and four cubes of freezing came rushing down towards my head. And Im STILL busy trying to blocking the two earlier attacks. Figures, shes rushing me even more. I commanded a high amount of magic particles to form a defense above my head; discharging my spell gauntlet and left spell boot in the process for additional protection from status-alterations.
[Panzer Festung]
A dome of extremely powerful defense formed a protective canopy above me, shielding me from the two spells. The shots rained down, pushing me downwards despite being designed as status-changers. I was pushed down even more by the still continuing Excelion Buster and Plasma Zamber.
Hey! Isnt this a bit much? I concentrated more energy into my defenses as the innumerable lightning spikes and the four energy rays hammered at me from above. As I approached the ground, enormous spikes of energy burst from the earth and headed straight at me. With much strain, I also formed a guard against these by discharging my remaining spell boot. Just when I thought it couldnt get worst, I saw a dismembered hand pierce through my chest, clutching what seems to be my Linker Core.
Spoiler for Part 3.2 : Confirmation?:
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Like I'd let you! "Almaria!"
[Understood. Purging. Isolierung Falsch]
My cape, capable of releasing six cartridges worth of force, exploded in a burst of energy before being converted into a shockwave of foreign magic isolation. Everything that didnt give off my magic signature was effectively blown off the vicinity. I felt my Linker core become secure again after two seconds. Not wasting time, I flew away from the area and scanned my surroundings for Reinforce. I saw her just as she was raising her hand to fire from the formation of one large Mid-Childa sigil surrounded by eight smaller ones. This is Hayates tactical bombardment spell!
Hresvelgr... she said with her right arm raised and ready to drop as a trigger action.
Sigh No rest for the disadvantaged one? My head is starting to hurt from all this manipulation. Not to mention I dont have much energy left for reforming my instant spell gear. Guess Ill just have to go autopilot. I tossed unit 01 over to my left hand and I slotted open Almaria to punch in a short series of buttons. I felt the magic particles react to the manual command.
Ready, Almaria?
[Yes, Chief.]
I thrust my sword downwards causing a large Mid-Childa sigil forming at the tip. After formation, I dragged the symbol and sword to aim forward, all the while automatically absorbing magic particles into the circle.
[Blaze Phoenix.]
I thrust my sword into the sigil, sending out a cobalt figure of a phoenix soaring towards the target. It doesnt end there, though. Following through, I drew out one of my Roulettes and attached it in place of Unit 01s normal loader. Two consecutive clicks followed as twelve cartridges of energy were loaded into the sword. I instantly felt it vibrate violently due to the high concentration of energy. Conjunction Assault: Option VI.
[Understood. Acceleration Field: Catapult]
A powerful field of acceleration energies formed where the spell circle was earlier, outlined by a Belka symbol this time. I looked at my sword with a sharp pang of regret. Youve done a lot for me today. Ill make sure Ill take better care of your successor; maybe Id even give him a proper name. I inserted my sword into the symbol, instantly feeling the monstrous pull of the catapult. Before releasing the sword, I let out a command just as Reinforce fired her spell.
Buster Phoenix!
Unit 01 was slung forward in an astounding speed and caught up with the Blaze Phoenix earlier. Upon contact, the sword exploded and enlarged the outline of the Phoenix into ten times it size, with the wings folded back slightly now; and also accelerating it to the earlier speed of my sword.
The clash of the two attacks was incredibly explosive. The ground reached by the explosion was vaporized instantly by the conflicting energies. I must say, this clash is nothing short of amazing. That attack had more power than a single Breaker spell! Heck, if this were a TSAB administered planet, battleships would surround us right now. But this isn't really the time for daydreaming while watching fireworks, is it?
I reactivated Unit 02 and reloaded the cartridge container. Alright, "Restriction Shot: Struggle Bind." I aimed at her general direction. She isn't moving yet, I just know it. Not stopping, I drew out two spell cards, activated them, and sent the two floating in front of the charging barrel, "Shot Options: Blitz Rush and Tracking." After loading five cartridges, I fired off the shot, going through both cards as well. Despite my fatigue, I decided that I'll have to use this spell as well.
[Sonic Move]
In a flash of movement, I was now behind a restrained 'Reinforce'. Seems like the shot was successful. Her arms and wings were pinned to her body while her legs were bound together by the glowing chains of my Struggle Bind.... Well, she's not changing appearance even with the Struggle Bind wrapped around her. This is her real appearance? Then, could it be? I guess this small confirmation will suffice for the moment.
Approaching her from behind, I draped my right arm around her shoulders, also slightly leaning on her for support due to exhaustion... Damn, hopefully this doesn't look like I'm hitting on her. Grinning, I scolded her like how I scolded Hayate after our first mock battle years ago, "Naughty girls get the Bind. Now, can you talk to me instead of trying to blow my head off?"
"............................."
I couldn't help but arc an eyebrow in exasperation when she plaintively ignored me and looked down sideways, trying to move her arms and releasing an amount of magic power that even I felt; they couldn't move. Next, she looked lower and tried shifting her legs against the bonds; the result? Still the same.
"Hey, the least you can do is look at me when I talk to you. After all, you almost killed me for around fifty times today." I tried making my voice sound as disappointed as possible.
She slowly lifted her head, and then looked sideways at me with her head tilted slightly. Heh. Well, if it werent for the situation, Id be commenting on how stunning her eyes are. Nonetheless, her eyes betrayed no emotion, just matching my stare with a blank one of her own. The smallest crease formed on her delicate brow as she gave me the slightest of frowns. Her eyelids drooped for a micrometer. She looked forward and announced her next move.
Reactor Purge.
Her armor (Barrier Jacket) reacted to her command; blowing away the binds in a powerful explosion.
Really now, dont you dare think I didnt expect that.
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I used Sonic Move to get away, using an Acceleration Field facing the opposite direction for a quick stop. I took out the vibrating VKA 03, a dagger which has been loaded by my Roulette beforehand. I threw it at the Acceleration Field, where it shot towards the momentarily defenseless Reinforce at a phenomenal speed. Not stopping, I punched in a manual command for Almaria.
[Stinger Blade: Execution Shift]
Upon contact, my dagger exploded with the force of twelve cartridges, followed by roughly around two hundred Stinger Blades. I grabbed my head. Argh Its starting to throb even more. I hope its over. She wont be destroyed, Im sure. But hopefully, the attack is enough to knock her out.
Just when I thought it was over, a wide beam of energy shot from the smoking area and headed straight for me. This time, I wasnt able to defend properly and I got hit with around a quarter of the overall force of the shot. Damn, DAMN! Still not over?! I managed to catch myself before I completely dropped from the air.
A pulsating sphere of energy emerged quickly from the wreckage, later revealing the figure of Reinforce. How did she-? Wait, her wings are razed? Thats it! She used her wings to defend against my last attack!
Despite the serious damage to her magical wings, Reinforce still kept her ever-steady poise while she looked at me as nonchalantly as ever. She assumed a crucifix position, and to my absolute amazement, started casting the spells that made her well renown in the past few days.
No way
I couldnt believe my eyes. Ive heard the details first hand from Hayate. But I never imagined it would be THIS powerful! Its not like Ive never seen them do these moves at well. But this is just overkill!
[Chief!] Almaria called me. Ive never heard such urgency from her voice in the several years Ive been with her. But shes right. This isnt the time to be gawking at this little show of fireworks. I grit my teeth and let out a small growl of frustration. Looks like Ill have to-
[Chief, requesting permission for Battle Plan X.] And now shes even suggesting that? Well, theoretically it could- No. Not in my present condition.
No. Its Battle Plan Y. Ready, Almaria?
[But Chief, estimates show only a 16.67% chance of-]
You know I hate gambling, dont you? But now, there are six sides on the dice. One of them is blue. And Im betting against the odds! Just focus on keeping yourself alive so I can focus on doing this! Trust me, Almaria
[ Understood, Chief. Please be careful ] I felt Almarias magic signature diminish to almost none upon activating her safety mode. Now figuratively alone, I faced my executioner and opened up another telepathic link.
Really now What do you take me for? Im just a simple researcher who happens to know your Mistress.
I took out my three remaining Roulettes, attaching one to Reishikis base and flipping a switch on the two others, triggering their grenade mode.
I dont know what you want, and to be honest Im not sure I want to know. However, I also have future assignments aside from keeping alive right now. So, would you mind if I try to avoid my death sentence? Dont think that Id let you be the only one to give the finale on our little date. I terminated the link and flew upwards to slightly below her level and several meters away. This is the last
She just kept on looking at me, outlined between a gigantic Belka Sigil behind her. The lower left point had a massive sphere of gathering energy, the lower right had a towering pillar of light that seemed to suck in lightning from the heavens and the one on the tip bore a smaller Belka symbol, the three points drawing energy from the center.
I could only barely make out what shes saying from such distance. But Im perfectly sure what shes saying right now. They are:
Starlight,
Starlight
Plasma Zamber,
Plasma Zamber
and Ragnarok.
Ragnarok
And since Im sure Im correct, may I have this final dance, my lady?
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Spoiler for Part 4.2 : ENDGAME~Zwei:
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In truth, I never thought that I would be a person to ever do this
To think that something from the incident that almost cost me everything would actually be a factor in saving me now Just like those people. That damned group of people
If reality doesnt work the way you want, bend it to your will. If you cant make it serve you, you destroy reality. Now this is just sick.
But I guess that Im just being biased It always depends on the person. Hah. I guess the universe might be forced to see it for one more time after all.
Lets begin
I threw the two discs as I flung out my arms sideways, maintaining a telekinetic hold on both of them. After a deep breath, I started the incantation that somehow formed in my head for the past fourteen years.
I see nothing
Hear nothing
Smell nothing
The two explosions with a net amount of twenty-four cartridges worth of energy flared on either side of me. Blinding flashes of light followed as the energy waves crashed against each other, with me at the junction of the blasts. I felt the immense amount of power pressing at me from all sides.
Taste nothing
Feel nothing
Sense nothing
My control expanded exponentially to about a hundred meters in diameter. All of the energy within it is quickly being absorbed into my position. I felt the outer world disappear from my senses, only perceiving the region of power around me.
There is no light
There is also no darkness
There is only emptiness
The energy around me, instead of being controlled and focused, were being contorted and warped continuously. There is nothing but utter chaos of the essence of magic surrounding myself. I was in the center of an inexorable storm of destructive magical energy. This feeling, like all those years ago My squad My left arm But, Im not going to lose something this time
There is no life
Thus, there is no death
Time is of no meaning
While lowering my outstretched arms slowly, a countless number of small Mid-childa and Belka sigils flared into existence around my body, only to explode and dissolve just as quickly. I could feel every single burst of energy from each and every one of them. Slowly, the Pandemonium of started to form a vortex in front of me, gradually releasing me from my prison of never-ending turmoil. I can now see 'Reinforce' preparing to fire the Three Breaker EXs.
As an entity of existence
You are to vanish forever
In the midst of The Eternal Void!
I raised Reishiki forward, supported by my right hand, loading another twelve cartridges of magical energy with my Roulette. My device, which is also my left arm, is now shaking violently. I started charging my rail gun for the only thing that bears a semblance of control in the entire spell.
I paused, looked at and secured a weak telepathic link with my assailant.
Reinforce To tell you the truth, I dont know on what assumption to believe in right now. I called her by her supposed name. I know I should be more skeptical about it, but Im too tired and my head is hurting too much to think cryptically right now.
However, Im rather positive that you are indeed the real essence of the Tome of the Night Sky Or at least, maybe a part of you... So tell me, if I survive this, should I tell her? Should I tell your Mistress Hayate about my little meeting with you today?
I looked straight at her bright red eyes, mirroring the stoic expression with my own. I swear that I saw a flash of emotion in her eyes at the mention of Hayates name. I continued.
Im not sure how she would react. However, Im sure there will be a part of her which will be happy to know your back Even at least for now If Im proven false later, Ill be there to pay the price. Im looking after her whenever I can, after all.
She was also holding her attack (also charging it some more), allowing me to continue, all the while still staring unresponsively at me...
To tell the truth, I was lying earlier. Whether the people around her like it or not, I see and treat her like my very own daughter already. I dont know what made me act as such. I guess its the same qualities that made you and her Knights care so much about her Im definitely not complaining. So, what will it be?
Hmm?
It must have been my imagination, but was that a small nod? I looked down and felt a burst of laughter escape my lips, followed by an almost frenzied grin.
Thank you... I hope I didnt hallucinate about your nod.
I raised my head.
Because-
I readied my shot.
I now have an important appointment after this!
Regression Impulse-
Breaker
Blaster!
We shot at the same time. I fired off the shot, pushing the mass of energy towards the three overpowered beams, consuming the very fabric of reality in its wake.
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The dice has rolled
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In truth, I never thought that I would be a person to ever do this
To think that something from the incident that almost cost me everything would actually be a factor in saving me now Just like those people. That damned group of people
If reality doesnt work the way you want, bend it to your will. If you cant make it serve you, you destroy reality. Now this is just sick.
But I guess that Im just being biased Its always depends on the person. Hah. I guess the universe might be forced to see it for one more time after all.
Lets begin
I threw the two discs as I flung out my arms sideways, maintaining a telekinetic hold on both of them. After a deep breath, I started the incantation that somehow formed in my head for the past fourteen years.
I see nothing
Hear nothing
Smell nothing
The two explosions with a net amount of twenty-four cartridges worth of energy flared on either side of me. Blinding flashes of light followed as the energy waves crashed against each other, with me at the junction of the blasts. I felt the immense amount of power pressing at me from all sides.
Taste nothing
Feel nothing
Sense nothing
My control expanded exponentially to about a hundred meters in diameter. All of the energy within it is quickly being absorbed into my position. I felt the outer world disappear from my senses, only perceiving the region of power around me.
There is no light
There is also no darkness
There is only emptiness
The energy around me, instead of being controlled and focused, were being contorted and warped continuously. There is nothing but utter chaos of the essence of magic surrounding myself. I was in the center of an inexorable storm of destructive magical energy. This feeling, like all those years ago My squad My left arm But, Im not going to lose something this time
There is no life
Thus, there is no death
Time is of no meaning
While lowering my outstretched arms slowly, a countless number of small Mid-childa and Belka sigils flared into existence around my body, only to explode and dissolve just as quickly. I could feel every single burst of energy from each and every one of them. Slowly, the Pandemonium of started to form a vortex in front of me, gradually releasing me from my prison of never-ending turmoil. I can now see 'Reinforce' preparing to fire the Three Breaker EXs.
As an entity of existence
You are to vanish forever
In the midst of The Eternal Void!
I raised Reishiki forward, supported by my right hand, loading another twelve cartridges of magical energy with my Roulette. My device, which is also my left arm, is now shaking violently. I started charging my rail gun for the only thing that bears a semblance of control in the entire spell.
I paused, looked at and secured a weak telepathic link with my assailant.
Reinforce To tell you the truth, I dont know on what assumption to believe in right now. I called her by her supposed name. I know I should be more skeptical about it, but Im too tired and my head is hurting too much to think cryptically right now.
However, Im rather positive that you are indeed the real essence of the Tome of the Night Sky Or at least, maybe a part of you... So tell me, if I survive this, should I tell her? Should I tell your Mistress Hayate about my little meeting with you today?
I looked straight at her bright red eyes, mirroring the stoic expression with my own. I swear that I saw a flash of emotion in her eyes at the mention of Hayates name. I continued.
Im not sure how she would react. However, Im sure there will be a part of her which will be happy to know your back Even at least for now If Im proven false later, Ill be there to pay the price. Im looking after her whenever I can, after all.
She was also holding her attack (also charging it some more), allowing me to continue, all the while still staring unresponsively at me...
To tell the truth, I was lying earlier. Whether the people around her like it or not, I see and treat her like my very own daughter already. I dont know what made me act as such. I guess its the same qualities that made you and her Knights care so much about her Im definitely not complaining. So, what will it be?
Hmm?
It must have been my imagination, but was that a small nod? I looked down and felt a burst of laughter escape my lips, followed by an almost frenzied grin.
Thank you... I hope I didnt hallucinate about your nod.
I raised my head.
Because-
I readied my shot.
I now have an important appointment after this!
Regression Impulse-
Breaker
Blaster!
We shot at the same time. I fired off the shot, pushing the mass of energy towards the three overpowered beams, consuming the very fabric of reality in its wake.
.................
The dice has rolled
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Ara... Aurion talking to Reinforce about Hayate, now that's golden material right there. Too bad the only conversation they'll truly understand is the one they send with their Breakers
Next part, posthaste!
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
Well, I'm 1/10th through Wira/Vita currently. AutoCAD homeworks suck, they eat up so much time even when done lazily...
Anyway, I actually had this for quite a while now, but I haven't posted, since it's basically my imagery take on a canon character anyway. So, here's the various times and years of Gil Graham. Naturally, ripped off from various images in teh intarweb.
Spoiler for The 3 Seasons of MSCG:
Civilian Collaberator Gilbert Graham. ~ Season 1.
Enforcer Gil Graham ~ Season 2.
Admiral Snake Graham ~ Season 3.
I actually thought of Vergil for season 2... but then scrapped the thought.
I was wondering about snake Graham there. "Magical Boy Solid 4: Sons of the Cat" anyone?
@Aaron: Whoa! For a second I was thinking "By H***** a Noble Illusions?!" after I read, then I realized what that was. Regression Impulse Breaker... Never knew Sempai had it in him. And now, back to the present? Or are you going to pull a S******* and time skip again?
---New intelligence data updated---
At the rate I'm writing today, I think I'm on random crack. :3 Oh well this reference must be getting tired, but to explain what Sophia did to Kha during OVA 3...
(Notices everyone staring at him)
Ahem. IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK!!!
This was the result, yet another intriguing operation of the Whispers, that was finally summarized in the Codex:
Spoiler for Preview - "Codex: Daemonjaeger" - Reality Marble:
Reinforcement and Tracing
Khas Linker Core renders him absolutely unable to cast his own magic, but he can passively identify how a spell works using the Whispers, work out the most efficient way to refine the mana and cast it, and mould his Linker Core using Velka magical technique of mana control to provide the boost. Prior to meeting Sophia (and undergoing her unilaterally-imposed intense training program), his only ability is Reinforcement, the power to analyze the magical composition of spells, and with an understanding of their mathematical and metaphysical makeup, increase said spell's effectiveness in its given purpose, such as increasing a Breakers penetrance or a shield's durability, which he used to boost the potency of his Holy damage very close to the theoretical limit of 60% lethal damage when usually its around 40%. However, the extremely weak Linker and that the divine mana could not be used for mortal spells meant that he could not supply much magic to conduct the boost, and he lacks mastery for even this simple spell, hence his various applications of it are limited.
This all changed when Sophia discovered Khas knack for fixing things, and realized that she was completely wrong about his talent.
Kha's true magical talents lie in a more advanced form of Reinforcement, known as Tracing. This skill allows him to transmute the form of cast mana through his imagination into another spell that he has witnessed and traced. With this ability, Kha is able to transform spells into others equivalent or less in mana, like from Leutendes Licht into Divine Buster. However, tracing demands a substantial amount of mana and concentration, such that usually much more mana that required is needed to transmute a spell into another. Furthermore, all transmuted spells suffer a degradation in quality, making this ability almost useless in combat. With knowledge "borrowed" from Kluize's device Thousand Cross, with a little help from Sakura Zaki, Kha is able to project a variant of Kluize's Reality Marble, Unlimited Spell Forge.
Kha's Reality Marble provides him with a world where all the processed mana needed to facilitate tracing exists to him alone, allowing the recreation of any spell Kha has ever seen. In contrast to normal tracing, in the Unlimited Spell Forge, he can create spells from nothing, without having to modify an existing spell.
His ability of Tracing is due to Kha's uniqueness, where he considers others to be more important to him than himself. Unlike a normal human being, who would feel happiness for others only within his or her own happiness, Kha's happiness comes only from others' happiness even at the cost of his own blessings. Such characteristic of him comes from his trauma in the great fire 10 years ago, when he lost his then-immediate family and he himself had almost died. Although he himself was saved by the Lieze twins, Kha had already lost his self-awareness in the fire. As a consequence, he no longer values his own self and tries to find the meaning of his existence in helping others. Added with his enthusiasm of the Librams tales of "a hero of justice", as well as the teachings of Danaan, and his parents, even the somewhat cynical Touareg, Kha lives only to be able to help those in needs and not for himself. This total lack of his own self actually renders him free to use his own self to create spells as a method to protect others. A normal mage would have to cast spells using his own mana and maintain it by again spending his mana. But Kha needs mana only to morph the part of his own being into the spells he desires, setting the spell in a mental program available of repeated use as long as his memory of it does not fade, making him a very unique Tracer, and allowing him to copy out and maintain the existence of his own Reality Marble once it has been cast using and recycling mana found inside the Noble Illusion like a perfect engine.
As usual, a Reality Marble only works on a being that cannot escape that reality, and due to Kha and Sakura Zakis combined non-divine mana capacity, the size of the target that can be trapped in that Marble is nothing bigger than a human. While useful in 1v1 situations, it has limited use against large Einst and is absolutely useless against Necron.
Little did they know, that the Unlimited Spell Forge is one of 7 Divine Halls of Paradise that Danaan built to contain the souls of all Velka heroes of ages past, present and future. Kluize knows all 7 Divine Halls and can project them as his Noble Illusions, but he is sworn not to spread the word. As of such, the 4 known halls on record are the Unlimited Spell Forge, the Unlimited Imperium Vault, the Throne of Heroes, and the Garden of Tranquility, and Sophia and Kha each have access to 1.
The following ceremonial spell chant are the words for Kha's Reality Marble. They are somewhat different from Kluize's chant. And aptly, is the only none-religious spell in his entire arsenal.
I am the light of my inspiration.
Life is my body, and mana is my blood.
I have forged over a thousand crosses.
Unaware of loss.
Nor aware of gain.
Withstood pain to craft many spells.
Waiting for one's arrival.
I have no regrets, this is the only path.
And so, as I pray, invoke my deepest strength
Unlimited Spell Forge
NOTE: Kha, with Sakura unisoned in, can cast and contain a bigger target in his Reality Marble.
Ettou... Man that spagetti I had for dinner is making me feel the need to create.
Btw, all this talk about Reality Marbles and Noble Illusions brings me to why the Will of the God Empress was required to produce the Velka equivalent of this Britannian art of spellcraft:
Spoiler for Theory:
The God Empress was not only known for her immortality, great benevolence and wisdom, she was also known to create pockets of reality just by imagination alones, warped reality that scientists now call Closed Space. This primordial Reality Marble was refined by the God Empress during the Age of Isolation to an art that could be shared with her Raumritter, especially the Cleric-Knights and Knight-sisters, and later spread throughout the Empire. It was one of the many innovations that the God Empress created that allowed her to unite the various Velka under one banner.
Interestingly, the one most apt at Reality Marbles was one Sacred-Commander Nagato Yuki, the God Empress' AI and tsukaima. Another person had very little, in fact no, magical prowess; the leader of the Wolkenritter, Knight-commander Ky--
Chrono: Ah-chooo! Acous: (puts down book) You alright? You've been sneezing non-stop ever since you got back from Carim's Chrono: What's wrong with me today... (snort) Aco: Hmm... I remember Carim had a cold this morning too. Don't tell me you-- Chr: Stop there. Thank you. Aco:
At the rate I'm writing today, I think I'm on random crack. :3 Oh well this reference must be getting tired, but to explain what Sophia did to Kha during OVA 3...
(Notices everyone staring at him)
Ahem. IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK!!!
This was the result, yet another intriguing operation of the Whispers, that was finally summarized in the Codex:
Spoiler for Preview - "Codex: Daemonjaeger" - Reality Marble:
Reinforcement and Tracing
Kha’s Linker Core renders him absolutely unable to cast his own magic, but he can passively identify how a spell works using the Whispers, work out the most efficient way to refine the mana and cast it, and mould his Linker Core using Velka magical technique of mana control to provide the boost. Prior to meeting Sophia (and undergoing her unilaterally-imposed intense training program), his only ability is Reinforcement, the power to analyze the magical composition of spells, and with an understanding of their mathematical and metaphysical makeup, increase said spell's effectiveness in its given purpose, such as increasing a Breaker’s penetrance or a shield's durability, which he used to boost the potency of his Holy damage very close to the theoretical limit of 60% lethal damage when usually its around 40%. However, the extremely weak Linker and that the divine mana could not be used for mortal spells meant that he could not supply much magic to conduct the boost, and he lacks mastery for even this simple spell, hence his various applications of it are limited.
This all changed when Sophia discovered Kha’s knack for fixing things, and realized that she was completely wrong about his talent.
Kha's true magical talents lie in a more advanced form of Reinforcement, known as Tracing. This skill allows him to transmute the form of cast mana through his imagination into another spell that he has witnessed and traced. With this ability, Kha is able to transform spells into others equivalent or less in mana, like from Leutendes Licht into Divine Buster. However, tracing demands a substantial amount of mana and concentration, such that usually much more mana that required is needed to transmute a spell into another. Furthermore, all transmuted spells suffer a degradation in quality, making this ability almost useless in combat. With knowledge "borrowed" from Kluize's device Thousand Cross, with a little help from Sakura Zaki, Kha is able to project a variant of Kluize's Reality Marble, Unlimited Spell Forge.
Kha's Reality Marble provides him with a world where all the processed mana needed to facilitate tracing exists to him alone, allowing the recreation of any spell Kha has ever seen. In contrast to normal tracing, in the Unlimited Spell Forge, he can create spells from nothing, without having to modify an existing spell.
His ability of Tracing is due to Kha's uniqueness, where he considers others to be more important to him than himself. Unlike a normal human being, who would feel happiness for others only within his or her own happiness, Kha's happiness comes only from others' happiness even at the cost of his own blessings. Such characteristic of him comes from his trauma in the great fire 10 years ago, when he lost his then-immediate family and he himself had almost died. Although he himself was saved by the Lieze twins, Kha had already lost his self-awareness in the fire. As a consequence, he no longer values his own self and tries to find the meaning of his existence in helping others. Added with his enthusiasm of the Libram’s tales of "a hero of justice", as well as the teachings of Danaan, and his parents, even the somewhat cynical Touareg, Kha lives only to be able to help those in needs and not for himself. This total lack of his own self actually renders him free to use his own self to create spells as a method to protect others. A normal mage would have to cast spells using his own mana and maintain it by again spending his mana. But Kha needs mana only to morph the part of his own being into the spells he desires, setting the spell in a mental program available of repeated use as long as his memory of it does not fade, making him a very unique Tracer, and allowing him to “copy” out and maintain the existence of his own Reality Marble once it has been cast using and recycling mana found inside the Noble Illusion like a perfect engine.
As usual, a Reality Marble only works on a being that cannot escape that reality, and due to Kha and Sakura Zaki’s combined non-divine mana capacity, the size of the target that can be trapped in that Marble is nothing bigger than a human. While useful in 1v1 situations, it has limited use against large Einst and is absolutely useless against Necron.
Little did they know, that the Unlimited Spell Forge is one of 7 Divine Halls of Paradise that Danaan built to contain the souls of all Velka heroes of ages past, present and future. Kluize knows all 7 Divine Halls and can project them as his Noble Illusions, but he is sworn not to spread the word. As of such, the 4 known halls on record are the Unlimited Spell Forge, the Unlimited Imperium Vault, the Throne of Heroes, and the Garden of Tranquility, and Sophia and Kha each have access to 1.
The following ceremonial spell chant are the words for Kha's Reality Marble. They are somewhat different from Kluize's chant. And aptly, is the only none-religious spell in his entire arsenal.
I am the light of my inspiration.
Life is my body, and mana is my blood.
I have forged over a thousand crosses.
Unaware of loss.
Nor aware of gain.
Withstood pain to craft many spells.
Waiting for one's arrival.
I have no regrets, this is the only path.
And so, as I pray, invoke my deepest strength…
Unlimited Spell Forge
NOTE: Kha, with Sakura unisoned in, can cast and contain a bigger target in his Reality Marble.
Ettou... Man that spagetti I had for dinner is making me feel the need to create.
Btw, all this talk about Reality Marbles and Noble Illusions brings me to why the Will of the God Empress was required to produce the Velka equivalent of this Britannian art of spellcraft:
Spoiler for Theory:
The God Empress was not only known for her immortality, great benevolence and wisdom, she was also known to create pockets of reality just by imagination alones, warped reality that scientists now call Closed Space. This primordial Reality Marble was refined by the God Empress during the Age of Isolation to an art that could be shared with her Raumritter, especially the Cleric-Knights and Knight-sisters, and later spread throughout the Empire. It was one of the many innovations that the God Empress created that allowed her to unite the various Velka under one banner.
Interestingly, the one most apt at Reality Marbles was one Sacred-Commander Nagato Yuki, the God Empress' AI and tsukaima. Another person had very little, in fact no, magical prowess; the leader of the Wolkenritter, Knight-commander Ky--
Chrono: Ah-chooo! Acous: (puts down book) You alright? You've been sneezing non-stop ever since you got back from Carim's Chrono: What's wrong with me today... (snort) Aco: Hmm... I remember Carim had a cold this morning too. Don't tell me you-- Chr: Stop there. Thank you. Aco:
Yup, that's very delicious spaghetti I smell here The Reality Marbles are still a hard concept for me to grasp, no matter how many times I read about them
Now the powers of the God Empress on the other hand = PURE WIN
Ky- I mean Chrono and Acous better prepare themselves for judgement once the God Empress returns
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
Yup, that's very delicious spaghetti I smell here The Reality Marbles are still a hard concept for me to grasp, no matter how many times I read about them
Now the powers of the God Empress on the other hand = PURE WIN
Ky- I mean Chrono and Acous better prepare themselves for judgement once the God Empress returns
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3. Notice how Aya Hirano has yet to be casted as VA when all her "friends" have casted at least once... I'm saving her for... something.
Vita/Wira NAO! Next should be Astra/Shamal + Isdera/Signum a little.
Spoiler for Part 12.5:
~Part XII Verse 11 ~ Blood x Iron~
~Wira~
[Tödliche Strafe!]
“Ugh-!!!”
I coughed out more blood… that brutal blow, a direct crushing hit to my abdomen… it hurts, it hurts a lot, my internal organs are being poked, my broken bones slowly puncturing them... but it’s still not enough.
My eyes were wavering…I could barely stand, my visions blurry, my body bloodied, battered, bones close to being crushed all over…how many times had my body been smashed by her hammer now?... I don’t know.
Raising my arm slowly… I pulled out another arrow from my fountain of blood, but weakened, without focus, my release was too direct…She merely shrugged over my desperate attack with sharp hammer strike, and once again my body was at the ground…
“Without the other knight’s manipulative wind and chains…your arrow are nothing special, it seems.”
I know…I know that much. I know my own weakness better than anyone else’s.
“Even after being beaten up so much…you’re still struggling. I’ll give you that much credit. However…”
[Load Cartridge!]
[Schwalbe Fliegen!]
“Don’t expect me to go easy just because you’re half-dead.”
Once again, I was sent backwards by a ridiculous blast of magical energy, this time 4 times in a row, as my entire body felt an explosive impact of 4 balls hitting my entire body... For a split second…my body looked like it was decomposing…degenerating into particles…
So…it’s almost that time now… I have been living on borrowed time anyway…
~Vita~
What…was that a second ago?
I rubbed my eyes quickly, as I looked at the battered body of that foolish kid enemy kid archer…Wila or whatever his name was…
Was it merely, my imaginations? For a second there…it almost seems like his body was almost transparent, like an illusion…
~Wira~
Pain… now it almost seems natural. My entire body, inside out is squishy, it’s like all of my body’s flesh and meat have been finely grinded into soft pieces by the Count’s hammer…
Everything is going accordingly…
I have lived a good life. I will now pay it all back with my life.
Yes… my last conversation with Astra-sensei…
~Past~
“The truth is…”
I spoke to Astra… I told him everything.
“That previous battle…where I exhausted myself against the Iron Count, she had already ‘killed’ me.
You know the condition of my body… I am a sinful existence, the link that shouldn’t exist between a guardian beast and a human. I am neither. But I exist, at a price.
Due to the sheer incapability of the cells of both humans and animals coexisting, my body composition and structure…are extremely weak and fragile. The Count merely hastened the decomposition process… I probably have less than a week left.”
“Why are you telling me this? The General-“
“I don’t intend to tell him, and I hope you wouldn’t to…please. I just needed someone to know.”
“Why? Why must you resort yourself to this?”
“I know myself well…even if you don’t. Saga… I don’t want to burden him any further. If he finds out…he’ll definitely blame himself…. Saga is very strong, but likewise…he’s also the weakest. He tries to carry everything on his shoulder even when he knows he can’t…That is why…I will live on as a Knight as Zerstroritter, and die as one.
Just remember this, Astra-sensei. My will will live on. You’ll understand soon.”
~Wira~
I placed Volkrux down on the ground…
“Volkrux…thank you for everything.”
[The hell!? What do you think you’re doing!?]
“Volkrux…remember, and don’t forget.”
Awaken…
Awaken…
The blood of my father, the blood that is everything that rejects my appearance. I desire the power to protect, to leave behind my will… I will protect what makes me myself.
I felt something change inside me… like something awakening…my damaged, battered body seems to be no longer there…my mind…rationale fading away, like a metamorphosis into something entirely different.
My voice turned into a howling growl…as I can see myself reflected through the Count’s eyes…
I am no longer Wira…I am just a lion monster.
Senselessly, my claws, my fangs, my entire being rushed out, a burst of instinct as the battle goes on…
I am…losing my…senses…
Shit…
…
……
……
Pain…
I can feel pain…again…
I can feel myself again…visions clearing…hearing…
[Raketen Hammer!]
A familiar sound, another familiar sound of a flaming bursting stream…and another familiar feeling as my entire being reacts to the pain of the hammer, being swung at such a high speed.
Soon… I see myself, with my consciousness back…though half my body’s gone… my limbs scattered around… and the Count…only mildly injured, with some gash injuries around her…
“What…what the hell are you!? To go to such ridiculous extents…What the hell is it that you want to accomplish with your streaking madness!?”
What am I? I wish I knew…but isn’t it natural, for a human heart, to struggle, to fight for those important to you?
“As if…you’d possibly understand…”
“Grrrr! No matter…I’ll end this right now!!!”
[Load Cartridge!]
Ah…mom once said…that my father was a great and honorable guardian beast, strong and proud, not afraid to sacrifice everything for the sake of what his master believes in…and my mother…I killed her, but for my sake, she endured pain and suffering for so long…
I am proud to be my parent’s son. I am proud to carry my name.
“Count…I’ll show you what it means to struggle to one’s end… Under the name of Res-Brusche…the last stand of my soul, my will and my blood!”
I placed both my hands together…as my body slowly dissipates, my scattered limbs decomposing…into a single substance…
[Roaring Storm Gigantcrusher!]
“Saga…I am proud to have been born your knight…and I’m sorry…I’ll entrust the future in your hands…the last thing I can do…is only this…”
As a giant shadow of a hammer covers my entire sight…
After that…all that followed was merely darkness…
~Vita~
What…a…resilient…bastard… To think I fought this long, exhausting all my cartridges…
As I reduced Graf Eisen to its original size…I saw…that.
A gigantic crimson red spear…stuck on the ground… A crystallized spear made purely out of blood.
So, this is what is left of him…Rather than dying, he chose to leave behind himself as a weapon… for his comrades.
I could simply destroy it now… then everything he did would be meaningless…
But… I turned my back, and merely walked away…
“You were a great opponent… Archer of the Blood… I will remember your struggle, your will…and your tenacity. At the end of your life…it truly shined.
Like a crimson red ruby…”
I shortened a lot of parts, trimmed it down, etc, but it gets the main point over. This is Saga's profile, after all...these are more or less extensions to the other knights, but hardly the most important ones.
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Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.
The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.
Part V of Mai's Profile up, which is more of an interlude than anything, since I decided to cut it shorter than I wanted.
Spoiler for length:
- TSAB Midchilda Main Command Base, Kuragana
Office of General Hiram Maxim, 79th Army Battalion
Artei: And that’s all folks.
Glock: A C’tan on the 178th… it can’t be…
Kay: Deva, The Traveller?
Glock: *nods* This is bad… Iisa was under the impression that The Traveller was still dormant like the rest of the C’tan. According to him, the rise of a C’tan typically signals further Necron awakenings. Whoever this rogue Confessor of yours is must’ve woken it up somehow for dubious reasons.
Kay: Probably for the same reasons the Crafters were after for the Eye of God. Power.
*Door slides open, revealing Kha and Sophia*
Artei: Ah, the late Kha and Sophia. Sophia: We’re not dead yet! Kha: What’s the situation? Artei: Glocky here’s been put up to speed on our latest.
*gestures to Kha*
This is my boss Kha Alexei Testarossa, leader of our Trinity of Merry Men.
Glock : Testarossa? Any relationship to Enforcer Fate Testarossa Haraown? Kha: And how do you know Fate? Glock: I’ve worked under her for several years now, including my latest assignment. I know she mentioned a non-blood related brother… that would be you? Kha: Yes. But it's not to Fate directly... you probably know her story by now? Glock: I know much about her background at least, including her unusual origins.
Kha:*pauses in reminiscence*
Many years ago, I met Alicia when she lived at that research laboratory. I'd promise that I'd protect her and Testarossa-san for as long as I live, but all she wanted was me to be her "oni-chan". She wanted to have a whole family...
Glock: “Oni-chan”? Kay: *whispers* Affectionate term for older brother. Glock: I know. I’ve been called that before. Guess it’s a complicated situation between you and Fate then. Kha: It’s all sorted out by now. Artei: Very well sorted out, in fact Kha has a- Sophia: *cough* Glock: A what? Artei: Nothing much. Kha: Putting that aside, it’s a pleasure to meet you. *Extends hand* Glock: As do I. *does same*
*Both men shake hands, when suddenly Kha seems startled by something as his right eye turns blue*
Glock: What is it? Kha: The Whispers. I forgot about your mechanical right arm. Glock: *sigh* I guess I can drop the illusion now.
*Skin over Glock’s right arm vanishes into thin air, revealing his metallic arm*
Kay: You haven’t brought it in for maintenance and re-grafting… Glock: I’ll do so later.
*turns to Kha*
So what exactly do you need me for?
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Wesson: He’s not here at least. Smith: Must be out then. Wesson: But where? We told him we’d be waiting for him in his quarters. Mai: *sigh*
::Gentlemen, Good Afternoon.
Smith / Wesson: General Maxim…
We mean…
*Salutes*
Sir!
Maxim: At ease both of you.
*kneels down in front of Mai*
And you little one, it’s been a long time.
Mai: *bows* It has, Maxim-sama.
*pats Mai’s hair*
You’ve grown up to be such a splendid young lady, elegant and graceful.
Mai: … Domo arigato gozaimasu.
Wesson: Have you heard from Glock yet, General? Smith: We thought we’d drop by, but seems he isn’t here. Maxim: *standing up* The 2nd Lieutenant is currently in my office. He was summoned by the Saint Church on a classified matter which I am not privy to inform you of, nor am I capable of telling. Smith: Sounds serious… Maxim: It is a Code-A Classified mission with Code-B Requisition permit. A Top Level Threat I can surmise. Wesson: Saint Church must need Glock badly to do some dirty job for them. Smith: *nods* Wesson: We understand what you’re saying sir but… Smith: …the three of us have been assigned together on missions for the last 3 years. Smith/Wesson: You know us very well sir. Maxim: *smiles* I had anticipated this when I heard you three would arrive today. That young Mai is here with us today is a testament to your skills, and the trust I put into those skills. I have no doubt that whether they accept or not, they will find your services, experiences and talents most useful.
Mai: … hai.
Smith/Wesson: Thank you sir!
Maxim: Do not thank me yet, for I have lots of protocol machinations to perform for you two to be assigned to this mission, whatever it may be. It is but paperwork, and I am certain you two will be able to work with 2nd Lieutenant Heckler again in the near future.
Smith/ Wesson: Yes sir!
Maxim: On the subject of paperwork, I suppose you have young Mai’s available right now? Wesson: Right here sir! *Opens up holodisplay, then hands them to the General* Maxim: This will be sufficient for today. It might be wise to head to my office now to meet with Glock, while they are still in briefing. I will cover for your presence there.
Smith: Thank you again General! Wesson: We appreciate this sir! Mai, lets-
*looks around* Where’s Mai? Smith: Don’t tell me… Maxim: You will find her in my office for sure. Smith: Maaaai… don’t leave us here! Wesson: Will you be coming with us sir? Maxim: *shakes head* I’ll personally be delivering these for processing. It is the least I can do for the girl to start off her path as an Enforcer. Wesson: I understand sir. We’ll be going then. Maxim: Dismissed then. Smith/Wesson: *salutes* Sir!
*runs off, spouting various complaints as they disappear around the corner*
Maxim: *turns around* Oh, you’re still here little one? Mai: *sips juice from cup in her hands*
Thank you, Maxim-sama. And also I must apologize for the trouble.
Maxim: There is no need. Once you were a girl with just a dream. And now you are pursuing that dream. I am simply assisting you in reaching that dream.
Mai: *shivering slightly* Datte...
…
Am I worthy enough?
…
After all I’ve done?
Maxim: Now now little one, you have no need to doubt yourself again. We have discussed this in great length in the past.
*Puts his hands in Mai’s shoulders*
Yes, that day I have lost men under my command, even if not in life, then in mind, and it pains me still. But I do not hold you to your actions, no matter the consequence, because such is but expected of the duty we have been given. And now you have accepted that sacred duty as your own. The duty to protect that which is most dear to us. That, little one, is enough consolation for me.
Mai: …
Hai.
Maxim: *removes hands* Go now little one, they are quite worried for you.
Mai: … *nods*
Maxim: You know where to find me if you need guidance.
Mai: … Hai, Maxim-sama.
*disappears into thin air*
Maxim: *eyes closed, a solemn expression as a lone tear falls down his face*
My only regret, is that I may no longer be there when you need me…
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
Vita/Wira NAO! Next should be Astra/Shamal + Isdera/Signum a little.
Spoiler for Part 12.5:
~Part XII Verse 11 ~ Blood x Iron~
~Wira~
[Tödliche Strafe!]
Ugh-!!!
I coughed out more blood that brutal blow, a direct crushing hit to my abdomen it hurts, it hurts a lot, my internal organs are being poked, my broken bones slowly puncturing them... but its still not enough.
My eyes were wavering I could barely stand, my visions blurry, my body bloodied, battered, bones close to being crushed all over how many times had my body been smashed by her hammer now?... I dont know.
Raising my arm slowly I pulled out another arrow from my fountain of blood, but weakened, without focus, my release was too direct She merely shrugged over my desperate attack with sharp hammer strike, and once again my body was at the ground
Without the other knights manipulative wind and chains your arrow are nothing special, it seems.
I know I know that much. I know my own weakness better than anyone elses.
Even after being beaten up so much youre still struggling. Ill give you that much credit. However
[Load Cartridge!]
[Schwalbe Fliegen!]
Dont expect me to go easy just because youre half-dead.
Once again, I was sent backwards by a ridiculous blast of magical energy, this time 4 times in a row, as my entire body felt an explosive impact of 4 balls hitting my entire body... For a split second my body looked like it was decomposing degenerating into particles
So its almost that time now I have been living on borrowed time anyway
~Vita~
What was that a second ago?
I rubbed my eyes quickly, as I looked at the battered body of that foolish kid enemy kid archer Wila or whatever his name was
Was it merely, my imaginations? For a second there it almost seems like his body was almost transparent, like an illusion
~Wira~
Pain now it almost seems natural. My entire body, inside out is squishy, its like all of my bodys flesh and meat have been finely grinded into soft pieces by the Counts hammer
Everything is going accordingly
I have lived a good life. I will now pay it all back with my life.
Yes my last conversation with Astra-sensei
~Past~
The truth is
I spoke to Astra I told him everything.
That previous battle where I exhausted myself against the Iron Count, she had already killed me.
You know the condition of my body I am a sinful existence, the link that shouldnt exist between a guardian beast and a human. I am neither. But I exist, at a price.
Due to the sheer incapability of the cells of both humans and animals coexisting, my body composition and structure are extremely weak and fragile. The Count merely hastened the decomposition process I probably have less than a week left.
Why are you telling me this? The General-
I dont intend to tell him, and I hope you wouldnt to please. I just needed someone to know.
Why? Why must you resort yourself to this?
I know myself well even if you dont. Saga I dont want to burden him any further. If he finds out hell definitely blame himself . Saga is very strong, but likewise hes also the weakest. He tries to carry everything on his shoulder even when he knows he cant That is why I will live on as a Knight as Zerstroritter, and die as one.
Just remember this, Astra-sensei. My will will live on. Youll understand soon.
~Wira~
I placed Volkrux down on the ground
Volkrux thank you for everything.
[The hell!? What do you think youre doing!?]
Volkrux remember, and dont forget.
Awaken
Awaken
The blood of my father, the blood that is everything that rejects my appearance. I desire the power to protect, to leave behind my will I will protect what makes me myself.
I felt something change inside me like something awakening my damaged, battered body seems to be no longer there my mind rationale fading away, like a metamorphosis into something entirely different.
My voice turned into a howling growl as I can see myself reflected through the Counts eyes
I am no longer Wira I am just a lion monster.
Senselessly, my claws, my fangs, my entire being rushed out, a burst of instinct as the battle goes on
I am losing my senses
Shit
Pain
I can feel pain again
I can feel myself again visions clearing hearing
[Raketen Hammer!]
A familiar sound, another familiar sound of a flaming bursting stream and another familiar feeling as my entire being reacts to the pain of the hammer, being swung at such a high speed.
Soon I see myself, with my consciousness back though half my bodys gone my limbs scattered around and the Count only mildly injured, with some gash injuries around her
What what the hell are you!? To go to such ridiculous extents What the hell is it that you want to accomplish with your streaking madness!?
What am I? I wish I knew but isnt it natural, for a human heart, to struggle, to fight for those important to you?
As if youd possibly understand
Grrrr! No matter Ill end this right now!!!
[Load Cartridge!]
Ah mom once said that my father was a great and honorable guardian beast, strong and proud, not afraid to sacrifice everything for the sake of what his master believes in and my mother I killed her, but for my sake, she endured pain and suffering for so long
I am proud to be my parents son. I am proud to carry my name.
Count Ill show you what it means to struggle to ones end Under the name of Res-Brusche the last stand of my soul, my will and my blood!
I placed both my hands together as my body slowly dissipates, my scattered limbs decomposing into a single substance
[Roaring Storm Gigantcrusher!]
Saga I am proud to have been born your knight and Im sorry Ill entrust the future in your hands the last thing I can do is only this
As a giant shadow of a hammer covers my entire sight
After that all that followed was merely darkness
~Vita~
What a resilient bastard To think I fought this long, exhausting all my cartridges
As I reduced Graf Eisen to its original size I saw that.
A gigantic crimson red spear stuck on the ground A crystallized spear made purely out of blood.
So, this is what is left of him Rather than dying, he chose to leave behind himself as a weapon for his comrades.
I could simply destroy it now then everything he did would be meaningless
But I turned my back, and merely walked away
You were a great opponent Archer of the Blood I will remember your struggle, your will and your tenacity. At the end of your life it truly shined.
Like a crimson red ruby
I shortened a lot of parts, trimmed it down, etc, but it gets the main point over. This is Saga's profile, after all...these are more or less extensions to the other knights, but hardly the most important ones.
I applaud Vita for not destroying Wira's legacy outright. Still, quite the cruel fate he ended up as, but at least he died with honor.
Now awaiting the upcoming very juicy parts
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
I was wondering about snake Graham there. "Magical Boy Solid 4: Sons of the Cat" anyone?
Well, technically, MSCG is almost like past-reliving of the Lyrical seasons...
So, the part with Snake Graham would have him playing StrikerS Hayate, the bench-warmer that occasionally goes trigger happy with AOE freeze spells, while the StrikerS and the AceS are delegated to loli Lindy, shota Clyde, Aria and Lotte respectively.
Once upon a time...Lindy's first meeting with Clyde...started with an accidental grope.
The 3 Admirals are still in their same roles though.
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Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.
The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.
Ara... Aurion talking to Reinforce about Hayate, now that's golden material right there. Too bad the only conversation they'll truly understand is the one they send with their Breakers
Thanks. And it's 'Blaster', not a 'Breaker'.
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@Aaron: Whoa! For a second I was thinking "By H***** a Noble Illusions?!" after I read, then I realized what that was. Regression Impulse Breaker... Never knew Sempai had it in him. And now, back to the present? Or are you going to pull a S******* and time skip again?
Can't have a character without at least one attack like that, right? And it's not a Breaker. It's Regression Impulse Blaster. His Breaker move (Yes, he has one) would be less dramatic and also less powerful than this.
About the timeskip, hmmm. What do the readers think?
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---New intelligence data updated---
At the rate I'm writing today, I think I'm on random crack. :3 Oh well this reference must be getting tired, but to explain what Sophia did to Kha during OVA 3...
(Notices everyone staring at him)
Ahem. IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK!!!
This was the result, yet another intriguing operation of the Whispers, that was finally summarized in the Codex:
Spoiler for Preview - "Codex: Daemonjaeger" - Reality Marble:
Reinforcement and Tracing
Kha’s Linker Core renders him absolutely unable to cast his own magic, but he can passively identify how a spell works using the Whispers, work out the most efficient way to refine the mana and cast it, and mould his Linker Core using Velka magical technique of mana control to provide the boost. Prior to meeting Sophia (and undergoing her unilaterally-imposed intense training program), his only ability is Reinforcement, the power to analyze the magical composition of spells, and with an understanding of their mathematical and metaphysical makeup, increase said spell's effectiveness in its given purpose, such as increasing a Breaker’s penetrance or a shield's durability, which he used to boost the potency of his Holy damage very close to the theoretical limit of 60% lethal damage when usually its around 40%. However, the extremely weak Linker and that the divine mana could not be used for mortal spells meant that he could not supply much magic to conduct the boost, and he lacks mastery for even this simple spell, hence his various applications of it are limited.
This all changed when Sophia discovered Kha’s knack for fixing things, and realized that she was completely wrong about his talent.
Kha's true magical talents lie in a more advanced form of Reinforcement, known as Tracing. This skill allows him to transmute the form of cast mana through his imagination into another spell that he has witnessed and traced. With this ability, Kha is able to transform spells into others equivalent or less in mana, like from Leutendes Licht into Divine Buster. However, tracing demands a substantial amount of mana and concentration, such that usually much more mana that required is needed to transmute a spell into another. Furthermore, all transmuted spells suffer a degradation in quality, making this ability almost useless in combat. With knowledge "borrowed" from Kluize's device Thousand Cross, with a little help from Sakura Zaki, Kha is able to project a variant of Kluize's Reality Marble, Unlimited Spell Forge.
Kha's Reality Marble provides him with a world where all the processed mana needed to facilitate tracing exists to him alone, allowing the recreation of any spell Kha has ever seen. In contrast to normal tracing, in the Unlimited Spell Forge, he can create spells from nothing, without having to modify an existing spell.
His ability of Tracing is due to Kha's uniqueness, where he considers others to be more important to him than himself. Unlike a normal human being, who would feel happiness for others only within his or her own happiness, Kha's happiness comes only from others' happiness even at the cost of his own blessings. Such characteristic of him comes from his trauma in the great fire 10 years ago, when he lost his then-immediate family and he himself had almost died. Although he himself was saved by the Lieze twins, Kha had already lost his self-awareness in the fire. As a consequence, he no longer values his own self and tries to find the meaning of his existence in helping others. Added with his enthusiasm of the Libram’s tales of "a hero of justice", as well as the teachings of Danaan, and his parents, even the somewhat cynical Touareg, Kha lives only to be able to help those in needs and not for himself. This total lack of his own self actually renders him free to use his own self to create spells as a method to protect others. A normal mage would have to cast spells using his own mana and maintain it by again spending his mana. But Kha needs mana only to morph the part of his own being into the spells he desires, setting the spell in a mental program available of repeated use as long as his memory of it does not fade, making him a very unique Tracer, and allowing him to “copy” out and maintain the existence of his own Reality Marble once it has been cast using and recycling mana found inside the Noble Illusion like a perfect engine.
As usual, a Reality Marble only works on a being that cannot escape that reality, and due to Kha and Sakura Zaki’s combined non-divine mana capacity, the size of the target that can be trapped in that Marble is nothing bigger than a human. While useful in 1v1 situations, it has limited use against large Einst and is absolutely useless against Necron.
Little did they know, that the Unlimited Spell Forge is one of 7 Divine Halls of Paradise that Danaan built to contain the souls of all Velka heroes of ages past, present and future. Kluize knows all 7 Divine Halls and can project them as his Noble Illusions, but he is sworn not to spread the word. As of such, the 4 known halls on record are the Unlimited Spell Forge, the Unlimited Imperium Vault, the Throne of Heroes, and the Garden of Tranquility, and Sophia and Kha each have access to 1.
The following ceremonial spell chant are the words for Kha's Reality Marble. They are somewhat different from Kluize's chant. And aptly, is the only none-religious spell in his entire arsenal.
I am the light of my inspiration.
Life is my body, and mana is my blood.
I have forged over a thousand crosses.
Unaware of loss.
Nor aware of gain.
Withstood pain to craft many spells.
Waiting for one's arrival.
I have no regrets, this is the only path.
And so, as I pray, invoke my deepest strength…
Unlimited Spell Forge
NOTE: Kha, with Sakura unisoned in, can cast and contain a bigger target in his Reality Marble.
Ettou... Man that spagetti I had for dinner is making me feel the need to create.
Try to eat something other than pasta before you dive into something like this next time. It indeed looks copy-pasta'd with editted names. It's still cool and fitting, nontheless.
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Btw, all this talk about Reality Marbles and Noble Illusions brings me to why the Will of the God Empress was required to produce the Velka equivalent of this Britannian art of spellcraft:
Spoiler for Theory:
The God Empress was not only known for her immortality, great benevolence and wisdom, she was also known to create pockets of reality just by imagination alones, warped reality that scientists now call Closed Space. This primordial Reality Marble was refined by the God Empress during the Age of Isolation to an art that could be shared with her Raumritter, especially the Cleric-Knights and Knight-sisters, and later spread throughout the Empire. It was one of the many innovations that the God Empress created that allowed her to unite the various Velka under one banner.
Interestingly, the one most apt at Reality Marbles was one Sacred-Commander Nagato Yuki, the God Empress' AI and tsukaima. Another person had very little, in fact no, magical prowess; the leader of the Wolkenritter, Knight-commander Ky--
Chrono: Ah-chooo! Acous: (puts down book) You alright? You've been sneezing non-stop ever since you got back from Carim's Chrono: What's wrong with me today... (snort) Aco: Hmm... I remember Carim had a cold this morning too. Don't tell me you-- Chr: Stop there. Thank you. Aco:
Your pushing it. WAIT! What's with Carym?
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Vita/Wira NAO! Next should be Astra/Shamal + Isdera/Signum a little.
Spoiler for Part 12.5:
~Part XII Verse 11 ~ Blood x Iron~
~Wira~
[Tödliche Strafe!]
“Ugh-!!!”
I coughed out more blood… that brutal blow, a direct crushing hit to my abdomen… it hurts, it hurts a lot, my internal organs are being poked, my broken bones slowly puncturing them... but it’s still not enough.
My eyes were wavering…I could barely stand, my visions blurry, my body bloodied, battered, bones close to being crushed all over…how many times had my body been smashed by her hammer now?... I don’t know.
Raising my arm slowly… I pulled out another arrow from my fountain of blood, but weakened, without focus, my release was too direct…She merely shrugged over my desperate attack with sharp hammer strike, and once again my body was at the ground…
“Without the other knight’s manipulative wind and chains…your arrow are nothing special, it seems.”
I know…I know that much. I know my own weakness better than anyone else’s.
“Even after being beaten up so much…you’re still struggling. I’ll give you that much credit. However…”
[Load Cartridge!]
[Schwalbe Fliegen!]
“Don’t expect me to go easy just because you’re half-dead.”
Once again, I was sent backwards by a ridiculous blast of magical energy, this time 4 times in a row, as my entire body felt an explosive impact of 4 balls hitting my entire body... For a split second…my body looked like it was decomposing…degenerating into particles…
So…it’s almost that time now… I have been living on borrowed time anyway…
~Vita~
What…was that a second ago?
I rubbed my eyes quickly, as I looked at the battered body of that foolish kid enemy kid archer…Wila or whatever his name was…
Was it merely, my imaginations? For a second there…it almost seems like his body was almost transparent, like an illusion…
~Wira~
Pain… now it almost seems natural. My entire body, inside out is squishy, it’s like all of my body’s flesh and meat have been finely grinded into soft pieces by the Count’s hammer…
Everything is going accordingly…
I have lived a good life. I will now pay it all back with my life.
Yes… my last conversation with Astra-sensei…
~Past~
“The truth is…”
I spoke to Astra… I told him everything.
“That previous battle…where I exhausted myself against the Iron Count, she had already ‘killed’ me.
You know the condition of my body… I am a sinful existence, the link that shouldn’t exist between a guardian beast and a human. I am neither. But I exist, at a price.
Due to the sheer incapability of the cells of both humans and animals coexisting, my body composition and structure…are extremely weak and fragile. The Count merely hastened the decomposition process… I probably have less than a week left.”
“Why are you telling me this? The General-“
“I don’t intend to tell him, and I hope you wouldn’t to…please. I just needed someone to know.”
“Why? Why must you resort yourself to this?”
“I know myself well…even if you don’t. Saga… I don’t want to burden him any further. If he finds out…he’ll definitely blame himself…. Saga is very strong, but likewise…he’s also the weakest. He tries to carry everything on his shoulder even when he knows he can’t…That is why…I will live on as a Knight as Zerstroritter, and die as one.
Just remember this, Astra-sensei. My will will live on. You’ll understand soon.”
~Wira~
I placed Volkrux down on the ground…
“Volkrux…thank you for everything.”
[The hell!? What do you think you’re doing!?]
“Volkrux…remember, and don’t forget.”
Awaken…
Awaken…
The blood of my father, the blood that is everything that rejects my appearance. I desire the power to protect, to leave behind my will… I will protect what makes me myself.
I felt something change inside me… like something awakening…my damaged, battered body seems to be no longer there…my mind…rationale fading away, like a metamorphosis into something entirely different.
My voice turned into a howling growl…as I can see myself reflected through the Count’s eyes…
I am no longer Wira…I am just a lion monster.
Senselessly, my claws, my fangs, my entire being rushed out, a burst of instinct as the battle goes on…
I am…losing my…senses…
Shit…
…
……
……
Pain…
I can feel pain…again…
I can feel myself again…visions clearing…hearing…
[Raketen Hammer!]
A familiar sound, another familiar sound of a flaming bursting stream…and another familiar feeling as my entire being reacts to the pain of the hammer, being swung at such a high speed.
Soon… I see myself, with my consciousness back…though half my body’s gone… my limbs scattered around… and the Count…only mildly injured, with some gash injuries around her…
“What…what the hell are you!? To go to such ridiculous extents…What the hell is it that you want to accomplish with your streaking madness!?”
What am I? I wish I knew…but isn’t it natural, for a human heart, to struggle, to fight for those important to you?
“As if…you’d possibly understand…”
“Grrrr! No matter…I’ll end this right now!!!”
[Load Cartridge!]
Ah…mom once said…that my father was a great and honorable guardian beast, strong and proud, not afraid to sacrifice everything for the sake of what his master believes in…and my mother…I killed her, but for my sake, she endured pain and suffering for so long…
I am proud to be my parent’s son. I am proud to carry my name.
“Count…I’ll show you what it means to struggle to one’s end… Under the name of Res-Brusche…the last stand of my soul, my will and my blood!”
I placed both my hands together…as my body slowly dissipates, my scattered limbs decomposing…into a single substance…
[Roaring Storm Gigantcrusher!]
“Saga…I am proud to have been born your knight…and I’m sorry…I’ll entrust the future in your hands…the last thing I can do…is only this…”
As a giant shadow of a hammer covers my entire sight…
After that…all that followed was merely darkness…
~Vita~
What…a…resilient…bastard… To think I fought this long, exhausting all my cartridges…
As I reduced Graf Eisen to its original size…I saw…that.
A gigantic crimson red spear…stuck on the ground… A crystallized spear made purely out of blood.
So, this is what is left of him…Rather than dying, he chose to leave behind himself as a weapon… for his comrades.
I could simply destroy it now… then everything he did would be meaningless…
But… I turned my back, and merely walked away…
“You were a great opponent… Archer of the Blood… I will remember your struggle, your will…and your tenacity. At the end of your life…it truly shined.
Like a crimson red ruby…”
I shortened a lot of parts, trimmed it down, etc, but it gets the main point over. This is Saga's profile, after all...these are more or less extensions to the other knights, but hardly the most important ones.
Wha-?! I thought he was going to do a kamikaze move on Vita.
But these turning into weapons trend is starting to get interesting.
More! More!
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Part V of Mai's Profile up, which is more of an interlude than anything, since I decided to cut it shorter than I wanted.
Spoiler for length:
- TSAB Midchilda Main Command Base, Kuragana
Office of General Hiram Maxim, 79th Army Battalion
Artei: And that’s all folks.
Glock: A C’tan on the 178th… it can’t be…
Kay: Deva, The Traveller?
Glock: *nods* This is bad… Iisa was under the impression that The Traveller was still dormant like the rest of the C’tan. According to him, the rise of a C’tan typically signals further Necron awakenings. Whoever this rogue Confessor of yours is must’ve woken it up somehow for dubious reasons.
Kay: Probably for the same reasons the Crafters were after for the Eye of God. Power.
*Door slides open, revealing Kha and Sophia*
Artei: Ah, the late Kha and Sophia. Sophia: We’re not dead yet! Kha: What’s the situation? Artei: Glocky here’s been put up to speed on our latest.
*gestures to Kha*
This is my boss Kha Alexei Testarossa, leader of our Trinity of Merry Men.
Glock : Testarossa? Any relationship to Enforcer Fate Testarossa Haraown? Kha: And how do you know Fate? Glock: I’ve worked under her for several years now, including my latest assignment. I know she mentioned a non-blood related brother… that would be you? Kha: Yes. But it's not to Fate directly... you probably know her story by now? Glock: I know much about her background at least, including her unusual origins.
Kha:*pauses in reminiscence*
Many years ago, I met Alicia when she lived at that research laboratory. I'd promise that I'd protect her and Testarossa-san for as long as I live, but all she wanted was me to be her "oni-chan". She wanted to have a whole family...
Glock: “Oni-chan”? Kay: *whispers* Affectionate term for older brother. Glock: I know. I’ve been called that before. Guess it’s a complicated situation between you and Fate then. Kha: It’s all sorted out by now. Artei: Very well sorted out, in fact Kha has a- Sophia: *cough* Glock: A what? Artei: Nothing much. Kha: Putting that aside, it’s a pleasure to meet you. *Extends hand* Glock: As do I. *does same*
*Both men shake hands, when suddenly Kha seems startled by something as his right eye turns blue*
Glock: What is it? Kha: The Whispers. I forgot about your mechanical right arm. Glock: *sigh* I guess I can drop the illusion now.
*Skin over Glock’s right arm vanishes into thin air, revealing his metallic arm*
Kay: You haven’t brought it in for maintenance and re-grafting… Glock: I’ll do so later.
*turns to Kha*
So what exactly do you need me for?
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Wesson: He’s not here at least. Smith: Must be out then. Wesson: But where? We told him we’d be waiting for him in his quarters. Mai: *sigh*
::Gentlemen, Good Afternoon.
Smith / Wesson: General Maxim…
We mean…
*Salutes*
Sir!
Maxim: At ease both of you.
*kneels down in front of Mai*
And you little one, it’s been a long time.
Mai: *bows* It has, Maxim-sama.
*pats Mai’s hair*
You’ve grown up to be such a splendid young lady, elegant and graceful.
Mai: … Domo arigato gozaimasu.
Wesson: Have you heard from Glock yet, General? Smith: We thought we’d drop by, but seems he isn’t here. Maxim: *standing up* The 2nd Lieutenant is currently in my office. He was summoned by the Saint Church on a classified matter which I am not privy to inform you of, nor am I capable of telling. Smith: Sounds serious… Maxim: It is a Code-A Classified mission with Code-B Requisition permit. A Top Level Threat I can surmise. Wesson: Saint Church must need Glock badly to do some dirty job for them. Smith: *nods* Wesson: We understand what you’re saying sir but… Smith: …the three of us have been assigned together on missions for the last 3 years. Smith/Wesson: You know us very well sir. Maxim: *smiles* I had anticipated this when I heard you three would arrive today. That young Mai is here with us today is a testament to your skills, and the trust I put into those skills. I have no doubt that whether they accept or not, they will find your services, experiences and talents most useful.
Mai: … hai.
Smith/Wesson: Thank you sir!
Maxim: Do not thank me yet, for I have lots of protocol machinations to perform for you two to be assigned to this mission, whatever it may be. It is but paperwork, and I am certain you two will be able to work with 2nd Lieutenant Heckler again in the near future.
Smith/ Wesson: Yes sir!
Maxim: On the subject of paperwork, I suppose you have young Mai’s available right now? Wesson: Right here sir! *Opens up holodisplay, then hands them to the General* Maxim: This will be sufficient for today. It might be wise to head to my office now to meet with Glock, while they are still in briefing. I will cover for your presence there.
Smith: Thank you again General! Wesson: We appreciate this sir! Mai, lets-
*looks around* Where’s Mai? Smith: Don’t tell me… Maxim: You will find her in my office for sure. Smith: Maaaai… don’t leave us here! Wesson: Will you be coming with us sir? Maxim: *shakes head* I’ll personally be delivering these for processing. It is the least I can do for the girl to start off her path as an Enforcer. Wesson: I understand sir. We’ll be going then. Maxim: Dismissed then. Smith/Wesson: *salutes* Sir!
*runs off, spouting various complaints as they disappear around the corner*
Maxim: *turns around* Oh, you’re still here little one? Mai: *sips juice from cup in her hands*
Thank you, Maxim-sama. And also I must apologize for the trouble.
Maxim: There is no need. Once you were a girl with just a dream. And now you are pursuing that dream. I am simply assisting you in reaching that dream.
Mai: *shivering slightly* Datte...
…
Am I worthy enough?
…
After all I’ve done?
Maxim: Now now little one, you have no need to doubt yourself again. We have discussed this in great length in the past.
*Puts his hands in Mai’s shoulders*
Yes, that day I have lost men under my command, even if not in life, then in mind, and it pains me still. But I do not hold you to your actions, no matter the consequence, because such is but expected of the duty we have been given. And now you have accepted that sacred duty as your own. The duty to protect that which is most dear to us. That, little one, is enough consolation for me.
Mai: …
Hai.
Maxim: *removes hands* Go now little one, they are quite worried for you.
Mai: … *nods*
Maxim: You know where to find me if you need guidance.
Mai: … Hai, Maxim-sama.
*disappears into thin air*
Maxim: *eyes closed, a solemn expression as a lone tear falls down his face*
My only regret, is that I may no longer be there when you need me…
That was nice. But what does Maxim mean about being no longer there?
2007-06-20, 04:28
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You've made me waiting even more eagerly now.
Let the others decide... I'll go with majority...
And now, back to the present? Or are you going to pull a S******* and time skip again? 
