Agni Blackheart

Candor City Outskirts Melina: I see... so that is the true question, I suppose. I have no need to betray you, nor I have the intentions of making an enemy out of you. But I will tell what those angels wished to do before being interrupted throughout a re-introduction. Melina: I am the Sixth Princess of the Bariura Empire and leader of the Intelligence Division, Melina. Sir Lightflare, I shall do as you asked of me, but I will leave you with a small thing to ponder about... She turned her back to him and gave him a serious glance. Yet she portrayed the ever childish smile as her voice spoke something she always spoke. Melina: The farmer grows crops. The blacksmith makes tools. The assassin kills people. What will you make of it, I wonder... are you able to realize why I have asked you to be sure...? She gave him a small laugh and walked off to see what the others were doing. She was sure he understood what she meant and the consequences of it. After all, an assassin and leading member of an intelligence department. Melina gave him a hint: there was more to her story she left hidden on purpose and his determination to unveil the secrets of the little trickster princess were put at test. Whether he would depend on his own skills or on Agni's kindness to tell him... she intended to see that as fun. Talking about Agni... Agni: W-Well, if it's a comfortable matter to you, it's not for me. Now stop clinging onto me... Magnum: You heard him! No is no! Now get off!! Magnum pulls Tommy away from Agni and takes him away by the arm. Without a single word, Lize follows them before they could get out of sight, leaving the curious duo of Mirfah and Tommy behind. Mirfah: Damnit, we couldn't get anything out of him! Stupid Magnum and his overprotective schtick...

Candor City Outskirts Agni: W-What?!W-Wait, Tommy...! Magnum: Aaaaah, n-no! No questions about the marriage! That's a secret!! Mirfah: Hey wait! I wanna know about it too! It's no fair that Tommy ends up knowing it! Lize: Where are you four going?! Don't leave me behind, Agni! As they were pulled away, Melina herself walked towards Lightflare. She had no intentions of lying to him... she already knew it would not work anyway. Melina: ... I suppose you saw through it. I had no expectations that it would last forever, but still... Melina: You are right. I went on hiding. The reason was because the monsters who attacked us were outnumbered. And I might tell you that I am not the only one who was not fighting alongside you. Besides, you are far more stronger than me. Was there any reason for my knives to be put in battle when your powers and theirs are already equivalent? Still, on her mind, it lingered that he would not be convinced by this argument. So instead of playing around, she was direct. Melina: You had asked me to fight in the next time, correct? Are you sure of it? I may not be physically strong as you, but my own techniques are rather lethal and you would not like the way I deal with foes.

Candor City BGM: The Ark still playing The amazing view of the enormous Candor. It was like a megalopolis, stretching out to the horizon and beyond. The buildings stretched up to the sky and almost beyond it, the castles were scattered throughout the whole scenario. Was it possible that dwarves were behind the whole construction? Either way, the majestic city was right there. Agni: Whoa... this is amazing... Magnum: I never imagined such town outside of our home... I mean, I never saw such thing before... Mirfah: It reminds me of Randall... but ten times bigger. Lize: Oh my, what a beautiful town! I must see the shopping center! Melina: ... Despite all that, the apprehension was still big. After all, Lightflare had questioned about her being in hiding while they all fought against the Tonberries... and because she was armed, she could defend herself. Agni and Magnum knew that their lie wouldn't cut it anymore. Agni: Light's not an idiot... he saw through our lie. We have no choice other than saying the truth... Magnum: I know, but... it's going to be hard to tell it like that. Agni: Even so, we have no choice. It's either this or we'll have far more problems. Agni gave Magnum a last nod and began to walk towards Light, in order to tell him the truth about Melina. She was a little nervous, but not much. The small princess had an idea of how long her facade would endure.

Lize: It's thanks to that snobbish, exuberant, annoying wife of his! SHE forced me into this! As a Servant, for all things considered! Agni: I know, Victoria is really forceful. I keep telling her to be more gentle with others, but she doesn't seem to listen... Mirfah: Wait, wait, wait... wife?! Agni, you're married?! Agni: Uh... yeah. But my matrimonial ties are not exactly tied to Victoria... Mirfah: Really? Then how does it work?! Melina: Mirfah... control yourself. Magnum: Agni, don't explain. You'll end up causing problems to yourself. Leave it as you being married. Melina: That was indeed surprising to hear. Nevertheless, we should not enter in details. Lize: ... Agni: If you don't want to be a Servant, I'm fine with it. Lize: Since it's you, I'm fine with it. But when I say that I'm done, I'm done. Got it? Agni: Sure. It's fine for me, anyway. I'd have you free than locked up to me as a Servant, anyway. Lize: S-Stop saying such things! I-I'm going on ahead!! She marched a little faster, trying to put distance between her and him. His kind words were something she wasn't too used with, so hearing that made her feel too weird. Agni: Have I done something wrong? Mirfah and Magnum: Oh, Agni... Melina: Hehe...

Lancer: Ugh, fine, fine! I am Elizabeth Bathory! Magnum: The Blood Countess? Lancer: Yes, yes... it's just that I shouldn't be going on revealing my name... Agni: So you're the Heroic Spirit that represents the famed Dracula Countess... hmm... Lancer: Yes, Master, I am. *sigh* Agni: How about we settle you as Lize? Lancer: What? Agni: It's just to differ between the two of you. I didn't spoke it to be mean or anything, I swear. She never received any nickname. The only thing she reminds herself is of being insulted by Meltlilith. Mirfah: Oh, oh, how about Lizzy? Melina: I do prefer to call her as Liza. Magnum: How about Liz? Lancer: Yes, no, no and no, respectively. Agni: ... Mine's good to you? Lize: Y-Y-Yes, yours will do just fine. Agni: OK then. Oh, and don't refer me as Master. Just Agni will do fine. Lize: O-OK! Well then, A-Agni, I will do my best! Agni: Don't sweat it. I know you will. She felt something. Something pulsing inside her body, but there wasn't a way she could ever describe it. Lize: (What is this feeling? Why did I blush? And why is my heart beating a little faster than usual?)

BGM: The Land of Beginnings still playing Agni: Light! Agni looked at him and gave him a little laugh, still worried. He knew that Light would never admit that he was hurt. Agni: Yeah, I'm fine but you aren't. Rest assured, this will help you. Agni charged a small light in his hand. It seemed bright and refreshing. Agni: Alright then! Cura! He released it and the light dispersed. Its small particles touched the rest of the group and the injuries began to heal faster. Mirfah: Whoa, my injuries! It's like they're disappearing! Agni: It's not like that. I healed them, but not all injuries. Some of them will still need first aid. Melina: Incredible... Magnum: Alright, I suppose we're all set. Let's hurry up, that girl is leaving us behind. They kept walking behind Nemesis so they wouldn't lost sight of her. Lancer: By the way, we should present us while we walk. Agni: Right. I'm Agni Artwaltz, Second Archgeneral of the Multiversal Heaven. Magnum: Commander Magnum Alexandria of the Multiversal Heaven at your service! Mirfah: I'm no commander or such thing, but my name's Mirfah! Melina: My name is Melina. It is a pleasure. Lancer: My true name isn't for your ears, so you can just address me as Lancer.

After Battle BGM: The Land of Beginnings (Bravely Default) Agni: Whoo... Glad we're done. Lancer: Over already? How fast. I haven't even attacked well enough. Magnum: Let's not pull any more fighting tricks here. Those Tonberries seem like a real problem to fight. Mirfah: Yeah... phew, we managed to survive at least. As the battle ended, Melina jumped from the branch she was on and walked towards them. Melina: Good work. I was watching from the tree. Magnum: Were you hiding all this time?! Melina: I cannot fight. What would you want me to do? Agni: (Liar... you don't want to break your cover, do you?) Lancer looked at everyone and identified a really big number of people. She was rather surprised with the whole amount of new faces she got to see. Lancer: Oh my, oh me. There are so many people here! Mirfah: We're a rather large and weird group, aren't we? Lancer: What?! Don't pin me with you weirdos, you pig! Mirfah: P-Pig?! W-What gives you right to call me that?! Agni: Enough. For now, we need to move out before those other Tonberries end up attacking us as well. Melina: But what about those who are injured? They may not be able to move. We might have to set camp, I suppose. Magnum: That won't be needed. Agni, Paradigm change is ready again. Agni: Alright then. Changing Paradigm to Medic. A green aura enveloped Agni and then vanished. He was finally able to support everyone when it came to injuries. Agni: Everyone, gather around me so that the heal works on everyone. Magnum: Alright. Mirfah: Fine by me. Melina: Well, I will stand aside since I have not fought with you all. Lancer: I'm staying back too. I couldn't have my moment and now I'm frustrated.

Battle #1 BGM: The Angels Foretell Their Demise still playing Agni Artwaltz and Lancer Agni: Those monsters... the Tonberries have a skill called Deep-seated Grudge. Their strength increases relatively to the life they lost. In other words... Agni: If we don't finish this quickly, they will be able to kill us in one single shot! The Tonberries are fierce foes, even if they don't look like it. One attack coming from those monsters couls instantly kill them. Agni: (I can't change my Paradigm now... They're getting injured and this is going to become troublesome...!) Agni: Light, see if this helps you rush through! Haste! Agni used his ability and boosted Light's attack and movement speed. He knew that the Tonberries would become dangerous, but changing from Synergist to Medic was something Agni wasn't able to do now. Agni: I can't change to my healing skill set right now! You'll have to attack and evade those guys as much as you can until I can switch Paradigms! Lancer: Master! Already armed, Lancer approached Agni and stood by his side. Lancer: I'm ready to fight! Let me tell you, I know how to skewer them with the pointy end! Agni: Alright, Lancer! I'm counting on you! Lancer: Now, admire my beautiful dragon scale~! Skála Sárkány! Lancer boosts her own defensive power, in order to resist the attacks. Agni: Take good care on the front! Protect! Without telling her the effects, Agni boosts her defensive power even more. With both effects in action, Lancer charges to attack. Magnum Alexandria and Mirfah Magnum, on the other hand, have joined Mirfah who was fighting all by himself. Since Nemesis and Hisui were taking care of the injured Hinamori, he had no need to cover them. Mirfah: Thanks for the help, man! I thought I was screwed. Magnum: Don't worry, I'm here to help! Mirfah: That's good, because I'm ready to burn them! Mirfah: Let's see how those guys enjoy my flames! Ardent Gleam! Melina As the battle went on, Melina went on hiding above in the trees. She was trying to hold herself back so she wouldn't show her assassination skills. Melina: They're strong... we even have robots mixed up in this mess. I won't attack and only appear when everything's over.

Battle #1 BGM: The Angels Foretell Their Demise -GBA Version- (Riviera: The Promised Land) A gunshot could be heard. A bullet was shot near the monster attacking Hugh. Agni: Good, we managed to reach on time! Agni and Magnum were the first ones to arrive from the group. They looked at the monsters surrounding them. Agni: Ready, Magnum? Magnum: Ionic Armor charged and ready to attack! Agni: Let's focus on the support! Let those who attack go at will Agni: Changing Paradigm to Synergist!! Magnum: Changing Paradigm to Sentinel!! Both angels split up and went through different directions. Because many of them were attacking, they decided to stay on the back and attack only if needed. Agni stood near Hugh's team while Magnum rushed to help the ones at the front lines. Agni: Focus on your surroundings and don't lose hope! Vigilance! Using his ability, Agni boosted his surrounding allies' readiness, allowing them to evade and attack with more ease. Magnum: Try to pass against this wall! Steelguard! Magnum generated a shield and stood there as a bait. He kept himself ready for the incoming attacks.

Agni Artwaltz and Magnum Alexandria Agni: I am sure. Her name was familiar but I never saw her before. Magnum: ... Guys, do you feel it?! Agni: ...!! Enemies! And they're up ahead Magnum: We have to hurry! The others might be in danger! Agni: Well said! Let's move out and- ???: Hold on! BGM: The Wretched Automatons (NieR: Gestalt/Replicant) When they looked, a 16-year looking girl appeared. She looked rather strange, but transpassed a malignous aura. Like if she was a walking curse... ???: Hello, darling~!! Agni: Victoria?! What are you doing here?! Victoria: Silly you, this isn't the real me. But nevertheless, I came here to give you my help! Magnum: Then be fast about it! There are signs of fighting in the distance! Victoria: Oh, you shut up, noisy angel brat! Magnum: Noisy angel brat?! Why you damned...!! Agni: Now it's not the time! Victoria, what is it? Victoria: Well, here it is! Hope you enjoy it, darling! ... But only silence stood there. Nothing seemed to happen. Victoria gave a sigh and talked to the thin air. Victoria: Hey, get the hell out now! I gave you orders! Don't you dare embarass me... ???: No, I'm not going!! Victoria: I'm the one in control, so obey as I command, damnit! ???: Nuh-uh!! I'm not listening! Lalalalalala~ Victoria: Urgh... ASTERIUS!!! ???: Wait, what the... KYAAAAAA!!! BGM: The Blood Countess (Fate/Extra CCC) A giant hand appeared and tossed something at the ground. It looked like a woman... but it looked like a demon... what was she? In any case, she seemed really hurt. ???: Oww, oww, oww!! What was that for?! Victoria: You don't obeyed my orders, so Asterius did the work for me. ???: You could at least have been more gentle~! Victoria: Spare me your shitty whiny banter. I don't have the patience to deal with the likes of you... Agni: Uh... Victoria, who is she...? ???: Hmm...? Magnum: What a weirdo... ???: What?! I am tossed out into the ground and this is what you have to say?! That I'm a weirdo?! ???: Ugh, how despicable!! How come men aren't that knightly nowadays?! Victoria: *sigh* This little pest is... Victoria: ... and from now on, she'll be at your hand, darling! Lancer: Unnngh... I can't even opine... Agni: OK... uh, Lancer...? Lancer: *sigh* What? Agni: Are you OK? I'm sorry if Victoria was rough on you... Lancer: Oh... you seem educated enough. And don't worry, I'm absolutely fine. Victoria: Well then, with that said, darling's your Master now. Serve him well or else it's the labyrinth...!! Lancer: O-Of course, I-I will be the best!! But please... anything but the labyrinth...!! Victoria gave her a hard gaze and turned her attention to Agni. She winked and blown a kiss before disappearing. Agni: Well, that was a stretch. Magnum: Agni, let's hurry up! We need to reach the others and help them! Agni: OK then! Let's go!

Agni Artwaltz, Magnum Alexandria and Melina Agni: I'm actually looking for a friend that I've lost contact for two months... he's an important soldier of Heaven and I must find him... Agni: After being nominated as the Second Archdragon General, looking after him has become my main priority. I have to fulfill it, no matter what. Agni's heart started to darken a little. His heavy thoughts about not following Magio on his mission like usual made him start to blame himself. Magnum: Excuse me... Agni: Oh yeah, I almost forgot! Agni: This here is Commander Magnum Alexandria. He's under my jusridiction. Magnum: Agni told me that you're good with your fists. Whenever time lets us, let's spar! Agni: With everything said, we're on the move out. How about we go ahead? Then, Light looked at the small girl and spoke her name. Melina herself flinched slightly, without them noticing it. Agni and Magnum: Melina?! They both blurted out her name. It was unbelievable what was in their front. The small princess saw their surprise and immediately answered just so she wouldn't raise more suspicion. Melina: No, I have no idea of who they are... Agni: ... Neither we do. This is the first time. Melina: In any case, it is my pleasure to meet you both. Well then, shall we get going? She walked alone, following the other group. Agni and Magnum were both in shock. Agni: (The Sixth Bariura Princess...?! But she's dead! Then, how is she standing right here?!) Magnum: (I don't like this... someone revived her and for some reason or what not...! Agni isn't liking this too, but I have to turn the conversation around somehow.) Agni sighed as Magnum pointed out to Lucina. It was a way to diverse the talk from that fact. Agni: Oh yeah. This woman is Lucina. She's my friend's apreentice. Mirfah Mirfah: Oh, we're moving out then? OK! Mirfah followed Nemesis' lead to the mysterious city outside the forest. He had no idea of what to expect, so he just went along without thinking about the scenario.

Agni Artwaltz, Magnum Alexandria and Melina (To @OxyontheWolf, @LightFlare_Da_Realest, @DuckMannnn, @Infinite Kyo, @NijikakuFan61 and @Darkflare) Agni: Calm down, Lucina! I want to find Magio as fast as I can too, but we're in the middle of a place that we don't know! Rushing will take us anywhere but to our destination. Magnum: Right now, we need to proceed, but we can't just dash right ahead. Let's regroup with the people who are lost and set out together, even if their missions are different from ours. Agni: ... Hold on a moment... that voice... When Agni looked at the direction it came, he saw his old friend of two years ago. They were allies in the fight against Igniz back in Kalos, a city in another world. Agni: Light?! It really is you! Magnum: Light...? Agni: What it has been, two years since the Kalos incident? You just vanished and then we never saw each other! Agni: Anyway, am I glad to see that you're fine. You do seem a lot stronger than before, actually! Magnum: (So, this is Lightflare... he seems like a real strong warrior. Might be good to spar with him so I can see if I got strong!) While Agni talked with Light, Melina stood there watching. She identified them as angels and stood on guard. Melina: (... Those two are angels... aren't they? I can feel how their aura is different. I should be cautious.)

Agni Artwaltz, Magnum Alexandria and Melina (To @LightFlare_Da_Realest, @DuckMannnn, @Infinite Kyo, @NijikakuFan61 and @Darkflare) Agni and Magnum saw some more people. There were a yakuza-looking man, a succubus and the normal-looking humans, with one of them wearing a mask. They seemed to be walking ahead to somewhere. Magnum: They're the closest auras to us. Seems like there another cluster right ahead. Agni: The other one seems way bigger, though. We should go alongside them. Magnum: It's a weird combination of people by the way... and is that a robotic maid? Agni: ... No, it's just your imagination. It's a perfect normal maid. Magnum: Huh... she still looks like a robot to me... Agni: (What devious plan do you have this time...? I'll just see if I can convince Magnum that she isn't a robot for now.) They walked a little more and eventually reached the group. Agni: Excuse us, but I suppose that you all are lost? Magnum: We just happened to have arrived here too, so I suppose we could walk together. Meanwhile, from another direction, Melina followed Lightflare's directions. She managed to see the group right ahead. Melina: Sir Lightflare, there are more people right ahead. I believe they are lost as well. Should we join them?

Melina ???: Oh yes, where are my manners? I do remember my name. Well, good sir Lightflare, I am... Melina: I will take your offer then, if it does not bother you. I suppose there are more people lost in the woods, so we might regroup with then. It will be easier for everyone that way. It was another successful play. As an intelligent member, she was used to do this and play the innocent girl. However, this time, she had some doubts about how long she could keep playing as the "small, innocent girl" because Lightflare was strong. Making an enemy of him would be a grave mistake. Melina: (I'm glad that this worked. This facade won't last long, but I musn't make of him my enemy. Even if I am faster, I have doubts he won't be able to defeat me in a fight.)

Agni Artwaltz and Magnum Alexandria (To @OxyontheWolf) Agni: Hmm... Well then, let's move out. They began to walk towards the quite large amount of auras that was close to them. It seems as if more people were dragged to this world against their own will. Magnum: I do wonder what has brought those people together... I mean, there's a lot of different auras coming from that direction. Agni: ... Magnum: Agni? Agni: I was just thinking... is there some reason behind this gathering? We came here out of our volition, but I don't suppose they did the same thing. Agni: It worries me if we end up into another problem while we already have one at our hands. Magnum: Either way, wanting or not, something happens. We'll just have to work our way through. Agni: I know, I know. But you do know that we're in a hurry. We can't just waste too much time... Magnum: I know the other commanders and soldiers are pressuring you because of your position, but you shouldn't rush. Let's do one step at a time and we'll get out of this conumdrum. Agni: ... You said something smart for once. Magnum: What?! For once?! I'm not that dumb! Agni: Well, this doesn't happen much, so I shouldn't complain. I'm more surprised, actually. Magnum: Why you...! J-Just shut up and keep walking! Melina (To @LightFlare_Da_Realest) ???: To be honest... I just woke up here. I have no other idea of how it happened... all I know is that I must find my way home. An important person is in danger there and I must help him.

Mirfah More people started to appear and the introductions have been made. Mirfah: Whoa, so many people out here... then again, this is a rather large group we have. Mirfah: Well, here's hoping everything goes well, guys. Then, Mirfah felt more presences. They were a little scattered, but not that distant. Mirfah: There are even more people out there. Should we wait for these guys or make or move now?

Agni Artwaltz and Magnum Alexandria (To @OxyontheWolf) Magnum: Well, here's for us going together from now on! Agni: Yeah. We're definitely going to find Magio and Argento. They were determined to do this. Now that Magio's very own apprentice has joined them, some hope could be found. Agni: Hmmm...? Hey, I feel more auras. I think there are more people in here. Magnum: Did you see someone, Lucina? Mirfah (To @Tony Redgrave, @A person, @Sinjik, @NijikakuFan61) ???: Portal? No, nothing of the sort. I was sleeping back at home and when I woke up, here I was. It felt like a dream, but at the same time it wasn't. By the looks of it, everyone was taken there by a portal. Nothing of the sort happened to him, though. It was like "BAM!" and there he was. ???: Well, I do suppose I have no way to head back to where I was so... can I hang out with you guys? And by the way, I'm... Mirfah: And you guys are...? Melina (To @LightFlare_Da_Realest) ???: Oh no, I am fine. But I appreciate that you asked about it, good sir. And sorry about interrupting you, it was not my intention. She bowed graciously and began to walk away. Her question has been answered already, so her next step was to move on ahead. Before that, she looked back at him. ???: I suppose I should try to find my way out. Once again, I am thankful for your aid.

Location: Forest of Illusions Agni Artwaltz and Magnum Alexandria (To @OxyontheWolf) Magnum: Lucina? Why does your name sounds so... familiar, I don't know... Agni: That may be so because she came to our home in Magio's last visit two months ago. Magnum: Really? Agni: She stood outside with Argento for as long as I know. But Magio did told me how you two met. Seems like they went to your world and helped you and your allies with the ordeal you guys were facing. After that, he said you offered him to live in there alongside you and the rest of your family, but it ended up being you coming along. Magnum: I see, so that's how their paths connect. But what she said worries me... According to Lucina, the mission ended up unwell. It seems that the three of them fell into a trap and ended up caught in a corner. She did described that they managed to defeat one of those enemies but the other still seems to be alive... Agni: Lucina, we'll need more information about how everything went. If you can at least fill us up on the moment you all were fighting, it'll be useful. Mirfah (New Addition) (To @Tony Redgrave, @A person, @Sinjik and @NijikakuFan61) BGM: Peaceful Sleep (NieR: Automata) Not too far from the strange group that already formed right there, a red-heaired young man was sleeping peacefully. His snoring was a little loud and a bubble was even formed at his nose. With his last snore, the bubble bursted and he woke up. ???: Gah!! What the- With a quick glance, he noticed this wasn't the forest he was staying. He could also see that this wasn't Ishgria, the land of demons. The dark scenery was replaced with a rather beautiful one. It reminded him of the human world he once belonged to. ???: Huh... this isn't Ishgria anymore...? Where the hell am I, anyway? ???: H-Hey, why am I back in my human form?! What is this?! He wasn't able to understand. As long as he knew, he was a demon. After losing all his comrades, being the only survivor of the squad he was a part of, he exchanged his humanity for demonic power. It was a sin he wanted to carry, just so he could fulfill his revenge. ???: (Since I was sleeping... maybe this is a dream? Let's do the old way to try it out.) ???: *pinches himself strongly* Oww! OK, so this isn't a dream... if so, then... When he looked around a little more, he saw a group of unfamiliar people there. He got up and walked there to understand the situation, to see if they knew something. ???: Hey, if you guys excuse me, but does any of you know where is this place? Melina (New Addition) (To @LightFlare_Da_Realest) BGM: Fortress of Lies (NieR: Automata) ???: Ugh... where am I... She woke up and looked around. This wasn't the outskirts of Bariura. For as long as she knew, her uncle was right there with her. But now, he was nowhere to be seen... ???: (Where is Uncle Chrome? Wasn't I with him? More importantly, where is this place?) She walked around quietly, since there could be someone around. Right she was, because with a few steps, a person could be already seen. Yet, what was he doing? Was those fists being thrown in thin air? It wasn't understandable... no one in her home did that. Not even the most stupid of her brothers would do it. ???: (This stranger seems rather strong... in an unknown place like this, I have to make use of what I have.) ???: *approaches* Excuse me, mister. I am sorry to interrupt you, but can you tell me where I am?

@OxyontheWolf Location: ??? BGM: City Ruins - Shade of Light still playing ???: Hmm? Who are you and when did we meet... ???: Look! This image... it's...!! Whoever this person was, it was looking for the same friend... however, memories were few for both of them to remember who he was and his relations to him. At the least, they had the same goal. ???: That's... that's Magio! Then, this means...! ???: ... I suppose you're looking for him. Just like us... it has been two months ever since Magio departed to his last mission. Since then, we hadn't heard news from him, but we're trying to find him. ???: Great! This means we can find a clue! ???: Before everything, a full presentation is in order since you know our names. I'm... ???: As for me, my name is... Magnum: Now with this issue resolved, we have some questions. Who are you and what are your relations to this person? Agni: We never imagined that someone else would be looking around for him, so it's strange. I'm sorry if it's intrusive but we need to know your reasons for this.

@OxyontheWolf Location: ??? BGM: City Ruins - Shade of Light (NieR: Automata) Their walk seemed to never end. This certain someone had to be found. It was their mission, one that could not fail. If it did, the terror it would fall upon the worlds were unimaginable. Either they did it or they did it. ???: Damn... I still have no signal of him here! ???: Calm down, this won't end well if you get desperate. I'm sure he's OK, wherever he is. ???: Stay calm? I can't! I'm worried, this is killing me... there aren't any news from him for at least two months. He'd at least show up at Heaven and tell us how things were going for him... ???: Can't say I'm missing his stories. He's a really kind guy to be around. ???: We have to find him, no matter what. It's my mission, put to me as the Second Arch General... Some of those under his command were pressuring about the location of this missing person. He had an important task under his control and it involved this one human... this friend of his. That's why he was so worried. Not only he had to prevent a certain catastrophe throughout Universes, but his own emotions were out of control somewhat. ???: You're not alone in this. Remember that I'm here too. I'll help you with all that I can, just like many times before. ???: ... I know... and you're right, I have to calm down. ???: No matter what, I'll find him. Even if it costs me my life, but I will. Your help will be most needed right now. ???: You can count on me! I shall never let you down! ???: That said, we need clues. If we had someone else to give us some sort of clue...

Vulcanic Kalos: Iblis' Resting Ground All of the attacks kept doing damage on the unconscious Iblis. Soon, more and more people came to help with the beast. Argento: (From where all those people are coming from?!) Agni: Good job!! It seems far more weakened! Then, a six-bladed young man started attacking where Iblis' frozen core was. However, Argento blocked his blades before they could keep attacking. Argento: If you truly value your life, then stop doing that! Victoria: What?! Why?! If we attack the core directly, won't we be able to- Argento: Use your head instead of questioning me. If you miss a brain, then you can ask your true self about it. Victoria: I swear... this guy...!! Anna: But he is right in a way. Thanks to miss Kahrelimi's ice spear, we managed to freeze Iblis' core and leave it in a weakened state. If we were to break the ice right now, it would reawaken and become even more stronger than before. Argento: Now that someone has finally enlightened your clueless minds... get away from this ice!! With a spin, he deflected the attacking blades and sent the man back to the rest of the group with a kick. Agni: Hey! He was just trying to help! Argento: If he- no, if you all were truly trying to help, you would focus on something else instead on reawakening this thing!! BGM: Agmen Clientum still playing When they looked, something was flying towards another building. It was Magio, who went inside it through a broken window. Agni: Darn, I really forgot about that guy!! Anna: Prince Magio!! But he soon returned to the same roof and kept battling with Shura. Magio: I'm not done yet!! Shura: Good!! This battle is just what I needed!! Argento stood annoyed and flew towards the building, in hopes of rescuing Magio in time. Agni: Victoria, launch me! Victoria: RIght away, dearie! Asterius grabbed Agni and launched him towards the roof they were fighting. Because how serious both were, they weren't immediately noticed. However, Agni shot at Shura and made himself present. Shura: ERGH?! Magio: Agni! Argento! Argento: That is enough. I will not let you kill him, am I clear?! Shura: Do not interfere in my battle with the White Knight, you peasants!! Magio: You don't have to worry about me. Go and take care of Iblis! Agni: We have a lot of time until that thing starts going on again. Right now, I want to know what this guy wants with us.

Vulcanic Kalos: Iblis' Resting Grounds When Agni and Kiravel arrived, they saw Argento fighting with Iblis while Magio was dueling with Shura. Agni: Where did that guy come from?! Kiravel: He is a demon from the Netherworld. Must have passed through some portal to arrive. Agni: Yeah, but who should we help? Argento: Magio said to leave him to the demon and fight alongside me. Agni: OK! I'm diving in! Let's go, Kiravel!! But before he could "dive in", Oro, Kahrelimi and LightFlare were already attacking Iblis. Agni: Whoa! Did that work? Argento: Question it less and shoot more. Argento descended and started to attack Iblis with his Dark Volley, using his Keyblade as a dark projectile machine gun. Agni: Alright, Kiravel!! Do your magic!! Kiravel: I will!! Megistus Raid!! Kiravel went upwards and then descended at a fast speed. At the time, LightFlare used his special move to attack Iblis. Agni: (Wait for it... wait for it...) Iblis: GRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Agni: Now!! Heaven-Piercing Skewer!! Agni shot a single bullet from his rifle towards Iblis' mouth. The bullet took a form of a white spear as it finally went inside the giant beast. It roared in pain once again. Agni: On the spot!! Kiravel: Master, I will crash on it now!! Dismount!! Agni: I'll leave it to you then, partner!! He jumped off from it as the blinding light that was Kiravel crashed directly with the fire beast. Then, a light pillar emerged from its location. Argento backed off from it as Agni landed right near Light. Iblis roared once again and fell unconscious. Kiravel returned to his gun form and went back to his owner. Argento: Foolish beast... Agni: I do hope that works, because we have another problem. BGM: Agmen Clientum (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) They were battling on a roof and the duel was fierce. Despite having only his Keyblade, Magio was able to endure Shura's multiweapon attacks. Shura: Take this!! *goes to smash Magio with his halberd* Magio: *evades* I'm not going down that easy! Haaah!! *attacks with a slash* Shura: *defends with claymore* An obvious move! Both backed off and aimed at each other carefully. Decisive moves could happen at any moment. Magio: (This guy's good. He's really versatile with many types of close-combat weaponry that it's hard to land a hit on him. If I get the chance to use a Limit Break, even if a Lv. 1, it already helps.) Shura: (I have no doubt that he is the brother of the Overlord, considering how agile he is to react. But if I can turn his agility against him... let me try it out!) Shura dashed to attack with his claymore. Seeing his attitude, Magio did the same thing and ran to attack. As both were close to each other, the demon decided to take the upper hand. Shura: There!! *removes small sword and slashes it against Magio's Keyblade* Magio: What the- UGH!! With the advantage of taking him off balance, Shura began to slash Magio with his small swords and proceeded to launch him upwards with his claymore. In midair, he returned Magio back to the ground with a halberd smash. By the time that happened, Anna, Victoria and Asterius arrived on the scene. Anna: No, Prince Magio!! Victoria: What the hell... who is that guy?! Shura: Clearly the demons have overestimated you. I shall take my leave to find another powerful opponent then. Shura returned his weapons into position and began to walk away. However, at the moment he turned his back, Magio got up. Shura: Hmm... I guess you still have energy to fight. Magio: ... Limit Break Lv. 1: Fever Pitch! Magio was clad into a light green aura and he ran towards the demon. Shura unsheathed his claymore once again and tried to get Magio into a horizontal slash. However, Magio slid under his sword. Magio: Two can play the same game! Aerial Slam! With an uppercut slash, Magio threw Shura in the air. Thanks to Fever Pitch, his attack speed had improved a little. Magio moved fast into the air, slashing Shura upwards 4 times. In the fifth slash, Magio slammed him back into the ground. The war demon fell like a meteor, crashing in a roof. Magio: *reappears on the roof* What's the matter? Not feeling it? Shura: *gets up and goes into battle position* The battle has just begun, White Knight!!

Burning Kalos City: Iblis' Resting Ground After a little flight, Magio reached Iblis, who was in its first form. Compared to the rest of Kalos, the point where the flame monster stood was a fiery volcano and its scorched ground, flowing with lava, seemed to expand. Magio: So... this is Iblis... Iblis: Arrrrgh... aarrrgh... Magio: (It seems dormant right now. But even without creating destruction, its presence is enough to do this. I think I should head back now...) However, just when Magio began to head back, the ground and buildings began to shake wildly. BGM: Iblis Phase 1 (Sonic the Hedgehog 2006) Iblis: Arrrrgh...!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Its loud roar echoed among the streets and the flames grew higher and higher until the vivid red of the flames was the only thing covering the city. The heat consumed the entire atmosphere. Magio: Whoa! This is bad! I have to fall back now! But problems began to appear once more. He was ready to leave, when a sword was pointed at his face out of a sudden. Magio; What the...?! ???: So, you are the warrior in white, brother to the Ultimate Overlord Necrox... Magio: W-Who are you?! One Who Searches Eternal Strength Wicked Warrior Shura Shura: I am Shura, warrior of the Netherworld. White Knight, I challenge you to a battle. Magio: I don't have the time for this!! If I don't warn the others, Iblis will- Shura tried to slash Magio with his halberd, but the knight grazed the fast attack and backed off. Iblis roared once again. Shura: Little do I care about that giant monster of stone. Now, let us begin! Magio was surrounded. He had no chance to escape from either fights. Alone, he would never be able to defeat any of them. Plus, Shura seemed determined to not let him pass at any absolute cost. Then, Argento appeared. Argento: Magio!! (No, I was too late!!) Magio: Argento, hurry and warn the others!! Tell them to come here!! Argento: Worry less about the rest and more about yourself!! I am not going!! Magio: Tch... then help me with Iblis!! Leave this guy to me!! Argento nodded and flew towards Iblis. He pointed his Keyblade towards it and started to shoot dark projectiles at it with his Dark Volley Shotlock. As for Magio, he looked into Shura, who was ready. Shura: With that out of the way...!! Magio: Where did we left off?! Vulcanic Kalos: Streets BGM: Iblis plays here too The loud roar was heard by the rest. Soon, the flames started to get closer and closer. Victoria: What the actual heck?! Maribel: The flames... they are covering everything! Renko: Aaaah!! I don't wanna die burned!! Agni: That roar... was that Iblis?! Kiravel: Master, everyone! I can feel an immense power coming from the north. I can also feel Magio, Argento and another being alongside that said power! Agni: Crap, they must be in danger!! Kiravel, full speed ahead!! Kiravel: As you command!! Kiravel flew the fastest he could towards the north. The awakening of Iblis meant the destruction of whatever remained of Kalos. Anna: We must hurry up too, Victoria!! Victoria: You don't have to remind me! Asterius!! Victoria ordered and Asterius barged towards Iblis' location. Anna went alongside her.

Burning Kalos City BGM: Another Side, Another Story (Kingdom Hearts II) The worms filled the entire city, who was in complete ashes. They saw everyone fighting to stop it, while the others discussed the point of Iblis' location. Anna: This... is completely horrible... Agni: It's just one disaster after another... seriously, why? Victoria: Anyway, we can't waste time. Magio, we're going in too. With a fingersnap, Asterius rose from the ground. Victoria jumped on his shoulder, with Agni and Anna following her. She started to order it and the brutal monster began pummeling the worms as Agni shot them. Anna was paying attention to see where she was supposed to act with her healing. Magio: Alright, it's time for some action. Maribel: Magio... what should we do? Magio: Just stay here. Don't jump in the fight or you're going to get in danger, got it? Renko: Got it! Maribel: ... Please, be careful. Magio nodded at them as he and Argento flew off from Ultraman's shoulder. Argento: As I heard, Iblis is to the north. That is where we are heading, is it not? Magio: But we're not picking any unnecessary fights. Let's stay out of it and warn everyone about how the situation is before we can ever act. Argento: Hmph. What is the point? Why should we even bother about them, anyway? Magio: You're really stubborn... Argento: ... Whatever. As I said, all that matters for me is your life. Magio couldn't do anything but smile wryly and fly. Argento looked at him flying and then stood thinking... Argento: (... If not Iblis, we have two more threats. One is that demon Jebediah, who is somewhere around here. And the other one...) Argento: (If what he said is true, then I have to kill Shura without any failure. I cannot have him killing Magio... or any of those fools, no matter how much insignificant they are to me.) Argento: (I feel a presence around Iblis that is different. If that is the case, it might be Shura. I will ambush him before he can do anything.) Argento flew the same way Magio went, but at a point, he went into another direction. The others noticed that and began to suspect what he was going to do. Victoria: He started going the same way Magio did and then suddenly changes directions? What's with that? Anna: Maybe... he was going to see if there are any survivors? Victoria: Who? Argento? Nah. He ain't the collaborative type of person. Agni: ... I get the feeling he knows something and it's hiding from us, as usual. I'm going to follow him and see what I can find. Anna: In that case, will you see what Kiravel transforms into? Agni: Good idea. I summon you, spirit of my gun! Come, Seraph Wings Kiravel! Agni threw his white gun in the air as it glowed brighter by seconds. Once it finished, the gun revealed a enormous angelic dragon, flying in the sky. His voice echoed as he presented himself. Kiravel: I am at your command, Master Agni. Your wish shall be my eternal order... Agni noticed that now he had a white sniper rifle in his hand and that his other has vanished. It was the same thing that happened back at the Netherworld, when he summoned Magnazorda and Kiravel had disaapeared. He jumped on the dragon's back. Agni: So, who's with me to find out what Argento's actually up to?