Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Stelle MVP
-How to say this? Ehm... good luck.
-Don't run away!
March shouted angrily as she saw me trying to retreat before the arrival of numerous Automaton Water Dogs.
-It's okay, I'm just kidding Marzo. The Huargo Automatons have a weakness to Ice so I'll take you up on that.
-I guess there's no other way. Sometimes you have to try really hard.
Pulling his bow, March's arrow shoots out and it splits into many Pom-Pom shaped projectiles.
-Look at this amazing move~
That was Glacial Rain, March's ultimate ability.
Taking advantage of the fact that all the Huardo Automatons fell into a frozen state, Stelle uses his Final Run skill to finish them off, Dan Heng his Nimbo Knight's Spear: Torrent skill and Seele's Sheathed Blade skill.
Svarog didn't want to stay. Using Additional Deployment again, an Auxiliary Robotic Arm out of nowhere traps 7 March under a Confinement state.
-Kyaaah! What is this?! I can't move and it hurts so much!
It's the skill: Oppressive Embrace.
-March!
Stelle immediately uses the ultimate ability Star Ace, but the attack wasn't enough to destroy the Robotic Auxiliary Arm that trapped March.
-Tsk.
I was ready to summon my Divine Bow, but then...
-It's now or never. Fight me!
Empowered by her own ability, Bronya's Gale Bullet causes the Auxiliary Robotic Arm to break state and Seele delivers the final blow with Trancazo, her basic attack.
-Natasha, please.
Understanding what I meant, Natasha uses Love, Healing and Decisions in March.
-All better now?
-Thank you, Natasha.
In the game, Oppressive Embrace has the ability to reduce 50% of its target's maximum life. I don't know if in real life it has that same effect, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Svarog snaps his fingers, two more Robotic Auxiliary Arm Robotics appear.
That guy really likes to spam that skill.... Since there are no turns in real life, I guess it's understandable. But, unlike in the game, here Svarog must have a limit to the number of Robotic Helper Arms he can summon; as long as there aren't hundreds...
-Oh, no. That's the Overload Warning, it's going to self-destruct! Be careful!
At my warning, everyone goes on alert.
-Reassessing the threat of the individual Nadie... the high knowledge at his disposal is dangerous.
Well, that's because you're a middle boss...
-Initiating Controlled Explosion.
That Svarog's ability self-destructs his Robotic Auxiliary Arms in exchange for massive Physical damage.
Although we try to avoid it, in real life Svarog doesn't need to wait a turn to charge the attack. Dan Heng and Bronya were especially damaged....
-Tsk!
-Ugh!
-Dan Heng!
-Bronya!
Stelle and Seele rushed to their comrades, but Svarog intercepted their advances with a volley of missiles.
-According to Nadie's instructions, individuals Dan Heng and Bronya are crucial to fall into a " breaking" state. Eliminating them first will prevent Seele from defeating me.
Of course he registered my orders. Svarog is not deaf.
Suddenly, a pleasant voice was heard....
-Just a small detail. Don't make light of it.
It was Natasha's ultimate ability: Gift of Rebirth. It healed everyone's wounds but Svarog's to a great extent. Thanks to Natasha's talent, Innervation, those who were especially injured (Dan Heng and Bronya) got a greater healing effect.
-Looks like we are in a difficult situation, doesn't it my good friend Nadie?
-What do you want, Sampo? You've been hiding behind me for a while.
-You noticed... Well, I just wanted to ask when you would intervene.
-I won't.
-You won't?
-I won't...
If the group can't even deal with Svarog, let's forget about Cocolia. Even the fake of the Fragmentum will defeat them.
Who would have thought that reality would differ so much from the game? Here Svarog is much stronger than I anticipated.
-Huff...
Taking a sharp intake of breath, Stelle out of nowhere slaps her cheeks hard, drawing everyone's attention.
-Ouch, it hurts....
But that's how she restarted the rhythm of the fight. As expected from the protagonist of the game, a casual move of hers restored the calm of the whole group.
-Okay, let's follow Nadie's plan! We'll win without giving Svarog another chance to attack! -Marzo, I'm counting on you!
-Sure! Stay there while I give you a present~
With The Power of Beauty back in Stelle, a pink glow covered her body.
-Come Svarog, I dare you!
-Arrogant. The result won't change even if you try again.
-We'll see!
Using the ultimate ability Star Ace, blue sparks surrounded Stelle's bat. Svarog was about to hit Stelle with Banishing Fist, but she intercepts the blow with her Path of Destruction charged bat.
When Svarog's arm trembled due to the difference in strength in the attack, Stelle dropped her bat and held Svarog tightly so that he could not escape from her.
-Dan Heng, Bronya! Don't worry about me! Natasha!
-Please hold on Stelle and I'm sorry in advance! We have entered the storm. To protect and defend you, crush them!
At that moment, the scenery behind Bronya momentarily changed, the projection of an army came into view. That is Bronya's ultimate ability: Belobog's March! Then, all the allies present felt an incredible surge of power. Dan Heng seized this unique opportunity and struck Svarog with his ultimate ability: Ethereal Dream.
-This shrine, it is nothing but a vision.... Break!
Unexpectedly, the projection of Bronya's army also made their move. They all fired at the same time in Svarog's direction! Bronya, she's a one-person army!
The damage is piling up! That means...!
* Break!!!*
As Stelle was holding Svarog, she also took some damage. However, thanks to Natasha's presence, Stelle was able to recover from the friendly fire damage, demonstrating both mental and physical resilience that was impressive.
Stelle leapt away and shouted.
-Seele!
-Leave it to me!
As an added treat, March used Glacial Rain to freeze Svarog.
-Don't forget about me! Look at this incredible move~!
The freezing state of March's ultimate ability causes additional damage.
After being boosted by Bronya's ultimate ability, Seele is more powerful than ever.
-I will free you from your chains. Disappear into the sea of butterflies, illusions of the past!
Butterflies appeared everywhere and then a space-shattering slash fell on Svarog. The ultimate ability Rampaging Butterfly hit the enemy head-on without giving him a chance to defend himself; the damage was critical!
The surprising teamwork forced Svarog to his knees. Natasha loaded her cannon ready to fire the coup de grace at him; then, a small figure came running without caring about the danger at all....
-O-one moment! Don't harm Mr. Svarog!
Clara stood in front of Natasha with her arms outstretched, not caring about the gun pointed at her head. Tears were falling from her eyes.....
-Clara? What...?
Natasha immediately lowered her gun.
-Mr. Svarog can't fight anymore.... Please don't hurt him!
-Cla... ra...
Svarog tried to pronounce the name Clara, but his voice was barely pronounceable with difficulty.
-Mr. Svarog, you don't have to fight anymore. Please listen to what they have to tell you!
-...
-Mr. Svarog, you said you wanted to fulfill all my wishes, didn't you? Well, my greatest wish right now is that you all work together, like... like a family.
We all kept silent, allowing Clara to convey her feelings to Svarog.
-I have learned one thing lately: the results of calculations do not necessarily translate into happiness for people. Even if we know that the world out there is not so beautiful... people have the right to find out for themselves.
-... Resetting evaluation system... Resetting. Converting variables... Variable 1: Clara's request. Variable 2: motivation of the outsiders. Variable 3: Nadie.
Really... Me?
-Updating the result of the evaluation: transferring the decision to the outsiders and allowing them access to the information related to the Estelaron.
-This means that... Did we make it?
March asked me with a hopeful look.
-You could say so.
I confirmed.
-But the price was too high.
Stelle commented somewhat wearily.
-It was all thanks to Clara. Svarog's cold logic is only moved by her. I hope her memory really contains data about the Stellaron.
Dan Heng put away his spear.
-Is it all over now, Nat? We, Wildfire and the Underworld... Did we win?
-No, Seele. Our fight... and yours... has just begun.
Silently, we all approached Svarog.
-This moment has finally arrived.
Bronya showed a determined look, she will now at last have irrefutable proof of the truth. Whether her mother is being controlled by the Stellaron or not, all will be revealed by this recording.
-Request to retrieve information number 13175. Confidentiality level: very high. Request approved. Play...
Then, the recording started to play...
The truth behind the Eternal Ice, Guardian Alisa Rand was responsible for the activation of the Stellaron. Since then, the successors have heard a voice... her voice. The truth was buried, promising to be revealed only if a way is found to destroy the Stellaron.
-End of the reproduction of information number 13175. Information number 24830 will be reproduced next.
After a full generation, the truth was never revealed, the way to destroy the Stellaron is still unknown.
-End of the reproduction of the information number 24830. Next, information number 57614 will be reproduced.
After another generation, the investigations about the Estelaron were almost lost, luckily they found Svarog, allowing the new Guardian to know the past investigations. Svarog was sent to the Underworld.
-End of the reproduction of information number 57614. End of data presentation.
-Now the truth is clear, isn't it?
March comments worriedly. If this revelation still doesn't convince everyone, then nothing will.
-...
Bronya kept silent.
-They're looking for a way to destroy the Stellaron....
Stelle muttered in a heavy voice.
-And, judging by the situation, they never succeeded.
Dan Heng added.
-As was said in the first recording, the Supreme Guardians are constantly listening to the voice of the Stellaron. Thanks to Stelle's dreams, we were able to discover that Cocolia was hearing the voice from an early age; and since Stelle has a Stelaron sealed inside her, it's not a far-fetched idea to believe in those dreams; it must be some kind of resonance.
Dan Heng's explanation was so reasonable that Bronya's complexion paled even more.....
-...
-Bronya, are you all right?
March asked worriedly.
-Yes, I just feel a little weak.....
-This must have been too much for you.
Stelle also showed empathy.
-Mother, why...?
Knowing that her own mother was being deceived and manipulated from an early age, anyone would suffer at that news.
-This is no time to hesitate, Bronya. It's time for you to make a decision.
As a best friend, Seele was straight with Bronya, throwing the truth in her face even if it was harsh.
It was then that Natasha came up to me....
-Nadie, can you come talk to me? I know everyone needs time to digest this information, but we need to decide as soon as possible what to do next.
-I know, let's get this over with once and for all.
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