Chapter Update
Continued from
here.
Being sent to Russia to investigate what Tsuchimikado described as an unusual energy anomaly, the Survivors would all spread out throughout the barren wasteland of the Russian icelands in search of the anomaly, in hopes that this was the source of Fiamma of the Right's power, and that putting an end to it would put an end to the bloody Murder Game as well.
Those who would traverse to the Hideout would infiltrate a small perimeter closely guarded by a number of soldiers, likely the forces of Fiamma of the Right. After disposing of the enemy and coming into a shack in the perimeter, they would come across a young nun named Index, who had been captured some time ago by Fiamma of the Right, it appeared. Waking up, she would insist to see Touma, before going with them to the Clearing where he had last been seen.
Those who would travel to the Settlement would come across an intense firefight between a civilian militia and a band of soldiers. While a select few stayed on the front lines and handled the soldiers alongside a friend of Kinuhata's called Shiage Hamazura, the others snuck past and made their way into the Settlement itself, where they would break into a cabin consisting of several natives, a girl that resembled Misaka named Last Order, and Hamazura's girlfriend, Rikou Takitsubo. Before long, the soldiers would all surrender, overwhelmed by the power that was displayed before them, before Hamazura would point them all towards the Clearing, believing that if they were here to look for something, they may find it there.
And at the Clearing itself, the Survivors would come across a powerful Esper named Accelerator beating down another girl that resembled Misaka physically, named Misaka Worst. Seemingly disillusioned with the notion of becoming a hero, claiming that a villain like him could never be a hero, he would have some sense talked into him after a brief skirmish, and would calm down once Last Order would be delivered to him, coming back to his senses and becoming more certain in himself, and then on, the path that he would decide to choose for his and Last Order's future.
As you all would gradually make your way towards the
Clearing, several clues seeming to point that as the origin and source of the energy anomaly that Tsuchimikado had indicated earlier, you would all reunite with each other over time now that your objective was certain to be gathered in one spot. Some of you for the first time would spot what appeared to be a young nun in white robes following Robin, Erika, Ethel, Mari, and Pyro. Whoever she was, she seemed friendly enough, so you needn't concern yourself with her.
Until she'd come into contact with Touma Kamijou.
"Touuuummmaaaaa!" The girl would suddenly exclaim, suddenly leaping towards him and biting at his spiky hair like some sort of dog,
"What took you so long, you jerk?! I thought I was a goner under Fiamma of the Right's clutches! Did it really have to take you this long?!"
"... Hi to you too, Index."
It seemed that this boy was used to this sort of treatment. How sad.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, the ground would suddenly begin to rumble violently, as though an earthquake had appeared. It was almost to the point where some of you would be unable to keep your balance upright, but before long, another set of strange events would happen. First was the magical field.
A vast, blue field of magic energy would surround the entire air, almost seeming to trap you in a ginormous web. The lights were so vibrant, so beautiful... so powerful, that there was almost no room for doubt. This had to be the work of Fiamma of the Right.
But where was he?
The ground continued to shake violently, until steadily, something seemed to be coming out from underneath.
Thump thump among the rumbling could be felt, before one looked like a harsh stone would poke out from underground, until the "stone" would grow larger and larger as it continued to dig itself up. Before long, it would become very obvious that it was no stone, but something far greater.
It was a ship.
A giant vessel.
The giant altar called the Star of Bethlehem rose from the ground, and soared into the surface, presenting itself to you like some sort of strange craft. The back opened up what appeared to be a hatch to you all, as though inviting you all in. No doubt that this was some sort of trap, but you had no choice.
"What the... What is this thing?" Touma questioned, before you would all make your way into the "ship." What else would be there to do?
The inside of the Star of Bethlehem was a strange place, to say the least. Its environment was initially some sort of extravagant crystal palace, crystals and whatnot adorning the entire place. If you weren't careful, you could even cut yourself or get impaled on one of them, as they stuck out from the ground and the walls. However, it would all suddenly shift to a darker, more sinister place right away. The air went from a light, mystical blue to a dark, evil purple.
Something else was definitely here.
And then you saw him.
Standing in front of you was a tall priest, around 6'3. You would all find him familiar, identifying him as the man who had offered you sanctuary back in Fuyuki City in his Church. A few more of you might identify him as an acquaintance, more than likely a negative one at that, and for good reason, give that the man's position did not resemble that of a hostage or anything like that at all.
No, he stood more like an instigator. A mastermind.
Because that was exactly what he was.
The true mastermind of the Murder Game, Kirei Kotomine, stood before you all.
"I'm impressed that you made it this far, though it is a little disappointing to see that quite a lot of you have perished since the last time I've seen you," Kotomine spoke calmly, observing you all closely,
"This wasn't how it was supposed to transpire, but I suppose it is only natural that even I would slip up. After all, not even I could expect that Fiamma of the Right would decide to betray me and attack me in my own Church and attempt to keep the power of the Right Hand of the Crimson Moon all to himself."
The strange device that was used to corrupt Saber. The device that enabled the magician to destroy everything in his wake and merge the two worlds together.
"But then, I was careless even with that. After all, when you inherit the power of the Arch Demon Akibahara through his right hand, you're bound to suffer from his evil influence sooner or later. Wouldn't you all agree? Hmm?" He asked, folding his arms behind his back.
"However, I'm afraid this charade ends now. Even though I've been forced to recalculate my plans due to Fiamma of the Right's untimely betrayal, I am still able to carry out what I intend to in his very own facility, and he would be none the wiser, not even realizing my presence," the priest spoke as the room you all stood in seemed to steadily build up with what seemed to be a strange black mud,
"When I absorb all of your life energy, I will be able to summon the Avenger again in all his glory. I will destroy this world, destroy the other world, and destroy, like a textbook villain shall."
"What the hell are you talking about? What do you have to do with Fiamma of the Right?! How'd you even meet him?! Answer m--Gaaaugh!" Touma exclaimed, attempting to run towards him, only to be deterred when his entire body would be overtaken by the black mud, engulfing him easily.
"It is a long story, but I can condense it," Kotomine calmly answered,
"All that you need to know is that I... came across him when traveling through different worlds in search of other villains to do my deeds. I met and manipulated others to test out my new power, like those filthy demons Aku and Ghirahim, but neither of them were quite like Fiamma of the Right. He was far more ambitious. And that made him the perfect target. So I bestowed upon him the power that he sought to save the world. Ironic, isn't it? He was given power to save the world, yet he and I will destroy it all."
"In any case, enough talk. Now that a chance has arrived to set my plan back into motion, I shan't waste this opportunity. Time is of the essence, and it is all I need."
"Now..."
"... Fall."
Suddenly, the same black mud that engulfed Touma would suddenly appear and overtake you all, your bodies quickly becoming frozen and unable to move through the thick mud. It burned your skin, and yet, it didn't even come close to affecting your clothes. It was hardly lava. More like a curse that afflicted the human body. The curse of All the Evil in the World.
You all began to succumb to the evils, unable to resist its temptations and power.
Unable to fight against it.
Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die. Die.
Eventually, your whole vision became black.
Black would soon become all you could see in no time.
And with that, your consciousness faded, and your bodies were left to be engulfed in the darkness.
The Dead
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Ermac -
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@The Tactician as
Robin Tact and
Minato Arisato -
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Frank Castle -
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Sean Grant and
Edispu -
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Kirby -
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@Archwar as
Jason -
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Furiosa -
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Gilgamesh -
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Cole -
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Erik -
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Daredevil and
Elektra -
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Pyro -
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Mister Negative -
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@Jeremi as
Borsalino "Kizaru" -
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Eve and
Ilona -
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Cinder Fall -
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@Bomb as
Ethel and
Karin -
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@Gibbons as
Gunha Sogiita -
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@C.T. as
Ryuuko Matoi -
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@The Silver Paladin as
Percy Jackson and
Annabeth Chase -
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Ryan Duchannes -
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Edward "Stubbs" Stubblefield -
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Ryner Lute -
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@Gummi Bunnies as
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Battler Ushiromiya -
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Deoxys -
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@Crimson Spartan as
Lon'qu and
Donny -
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@Krieg as
Maxine Caulfield -
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@Kaykay as
Saiai Kinuhata -
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@Mari as
Mari Kurihara -
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@El Tigre! as
Satsuki Kiryuuin -
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@Josh M as
Silk -
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@Thuro The Assassin Potato as
Cameron Phillips and
Raiden -
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Mikoto Misaka and
Sans the Skeleton -
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Celty Sturluson -
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Dark Swan -
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