Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (2)*
Hp: 29/35
Mp: 5/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 7
Int: 6 --> 9
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden (4)* *Mana Substitues (2)*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 20/30
DD: 10/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Int: 6
Spr: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon, activates! +1 Basic Attack!

Lightning's eyes widened as Alyssia took stone form completely, horror engraved on the soldier's face as she attempted to take it in. Their ally had been turned to stone by whatever these treants had done, and though she didn't see it directly, she knew Terra would meet the same fate. The now torched treant had done something similar to him, he was going to turn. At the thought, Lightning began to shake her head slightly, forcing her eyes shut for a moment.

But then there was a release, her eyes shooting open and focusing in on Cerberus. If her allies were going to be turned to stone she would finish this, she just needed some more time. She knew that the gatekeeper's pet only served his master, but he might listen to her.

"Cerberus, Attack me! Do it for Alyssia!"

Terra felt his limbs go numb as the now dead treant stared at him. Unlike his previous ally who had been affected by this stasis, he knew what was going on. He too would turn to stone as she had done, leaving Lightning and Cerberus to fight on. Tears began to well in his eyes, but with all of his strength he lifted his arm to wipe them away. He had to go on.

Terra moves to C1!

Moving to the best of his ability, the Actor moved into the alcove that the treant had revealed. His eyes settled in on a chest that the the treant had obviously been guarding before this. So that was why it attacked him. Shaking his head, which was more difficult than he thought, he forced himself over to the chest and opened it.

Terra uses Trigger Command: Open on Treasure Chest B1!

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (1)*
Hp: 29/35
Mp: 5/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 7
Int: 6 --> 9
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden (3)* *Mana Substitues (2)*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 20/30
DD: 10/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Int: 6
Spr: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra opens the Chest!

...

Chest reveals Marble Bell! [Added to Inventory]

Timber takes 11 Dmg!

HP: 55/80

R-Ability Solidify activates! [DEF +1%]

Ohaider INSTANT DEATH!

Chapter 02-A: Disgruntled

Location: Marble Forest - Midway

Objective: Clear out the treants!

Background: ~Once Serene~

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{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
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Lightning's Power Shift has 1 turn left.

Terra's Eden has 3 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

Timber uses Gnaw on Lightning! 13 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 53/65

Timber waits.

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{T} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} C
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{t} {t} {t} { } {L} {T} {t} {t} {t} E
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{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} I
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Player Phase 7!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper) *PETRIFY*
HP: 41/45
MP: 2/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *SHADE REFLEX (1)*
HP: 34/40
MP: 5/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Commando) *POWER SHIFT*
HP: 23/35
MP: 5/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --- 12
Def: 7
Int: 6 --- 9
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *EDEN* *MANA SUBSTITUTE (2)* *GRADUAL PETRIFY (2)*
HP: 28/30
MP: 20/30
DD: 10/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6 --- 7 --- 8
Int: 6
Spr: 6 --- 7 --- 8
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Plank (Marble Treant) *KO*

Timber (Marble Treant)
HP: 55/80
MP: 53/65
DD: --/--
Atk: 11
Def: 6 --- 7 --- 8
Int: 3
Spr: 6
Evade: 2%
Move: 2 cells

Ohaider (Marble Treant) *KO*

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Cerberus attacks Lightning! 3 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

A command? But...it wasn't from his master. The beast's six eyes fell upon a devastating sight. His master....was completely encased in stone. She was nothing more than a statue now. What had these treants done? He was enraged, but he thought about Lightning's words. She obviously had a plan....a plan to avenge his master. He nodded each of his heads to her before biting her a few times, not really making a big show out of it. He only did as much as was necessary.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (1)*
Hp: 18/35
Mp: 5/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 7
Int: 6 --> 9
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden (3)* *Mana Substitues (2)*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 20/30
DD: 10/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Int: 6
Spr: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning's S-Ability, Lifesiphon, activates four times! +4 Basic Attacks!

Lightning cringed as Cerberus attacked her, knowing that she would have to endure the pain for just this moment longer. As he pulled away from her, she felt adrenaline rush through her system, and now she was ready. Turning to the treant which had made her the target of his constant attack, she readied her blade. Strike after strike after strike followed, until Lightning finally stopped, falling to one knee.

Lightning attacks Timber 5 times!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 5/Effect: --/Element: --)

"Terra... finish it."

Though far away from the action, Terra heard Lightning's command, nodding with all of his strength. He didn't have much time left, he would have to make what little time he did have count. Looking up to the sky above, he nodded, knowing fully well what he had to do now.

"The gray moments in my life have been filled with color. Can't you see the brilliance that surrounds us? Can you not feel the wonders in the world around us?"

With this, Terra raised his saber with all of his might and brought it down with major ease. Light broke through from above, shining down on everyone. But the awe of it only continued to grow, as the light suddenly transformed itself into spheres, Terra nodding. And then they began to freeze over in an instant, turning into glowing crystals for but a moment. Sudden cracks appeared and the light exploded outward instantly. Terra fell to his knees as well.

Terra activates D-Ability, Resplendence, on the Enemy Party!
(Damage: 100% Pierce Int/Effect: --/Element: Light)

Lightning
Hp: 18/35
Mp: 5/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 7
Int: 6 --> 9
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden (3)* *Mana Substitues (2)*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 20/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Int: 6
Spr: 6 --> 7 --> 8
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Timber INSTANT DEATH!

Chapter 02-A: Disgruntled

Location: Marble Forest - Midway

Objective: Clear out the treants!

Background: ~Once Serene~

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{T} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} C
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} D
{t} {t} {t} { } {L} { } {t} {t} {t} E
{t} {t} {t} { } {C} { } {t} {t} {t} F
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} G
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} H
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
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All the treants have been cleared out!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+18 - Marble Treant x3
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No Items used
+2 - No Player Character KO
+1 - Treasure obtained
-1 - Player Character incapacitated

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 24

Alyssia: 11/24 --- 35/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 11/24

Cerberus: 12/16 --- 36/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 20/24

Lightning: 15/24 --- 39/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 15/24

Terra: 2/16 --- 26/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 10/16

Skill Points Awarded!

+1: Alyssia, Cerberus, Lightning, Terra

The Party receives 117 Gold!

Items found:
---Marble Bark x1

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Lightning forced herself to her feet, focusing her energy for a short moment. A green aura passed over her for only a moment and she began to press her hand to her heart. It soon went to the air, and then it was passed on in the direction of the stone statue that was once Alyssia. Light washed over the Gatekeeper, and the stone began to slowly disappear, returning her to normal. The light eventually cured her completely and was further sent over to Terra.

"Are you guys alright?"

Terra nodded, feeling the stiff, numbness leave his joints as the light touched him. A small smile spread on his face, happy to be free of the effects. Had they waited any longer he surely would have been a stone statue. And while it worked for the trees and such around here, he doubted he would like it.

Alleviation. Before, her mind was filled with nothingness, not that she could remember. All of her thoughts had been frozen in time, immortalized by the stone that trapped her. However, with Lightning's healing, Alyssia realized she could move...and think. She scrambled to her feet, but her body felt horribly stiff. It would take a bit to get used to having free movement again. She nodded to Cerberus who gave her a sad look from each of his heads and disappeared as he typically did.

"Thank you, Lightning," Alyssia said and bowed her head in gratitude. "I'll be all right now that I won't have to spend forever as a statue in this accursed forest." She closed her eyes and grimaced. It had been such a close call. Speaking of close calls, she heard something. Her eyes opened wide as she spotted another treant approaching from behind Lightning. "Already?! Battle ti--" Alyssia began to shout to warn her allies, but was interrupted in mid-sentence.

"Please, young lady. Keep your voice down," a soothing male voice swooned, the sound so sweet...it made the air seem to melt. The treant looked like the others they had just fought...except for his eyes. They were hollow and filled with darkness as the others, but two bright orbs of light shone within, one in each eye. He was sentient and of sound mind. "This forest has seen too much unsettling of peace lately. Shall we keep quiet to preserve what little serenity it has left?" the creature asked rhetorically.

Lightning had her blade already drawn, but when the treant proved to be normal, she lowered it. This one was actually peaceful and wished to keep the forest that was once the same that way. This she could respect, she knew what it was like to want to restore and maintain peace. However, just because she respected it, didn't mean she wasn't going to get them to keep moving.

"I'm sorry, but what is going on here? Who did this to the forest?"

Terra nodded in agreement to Lightning's question, not having anything of his own to add. Nothing that would cause the conversation with the peaceful tree to move further. Though deep down the youngest member of the group was wanting to remind them of the Diviner. She did tell them that this was going to happen; Why Lightning refused to believe that, he didn't understand.

The treant seemed to smirk at this question. "So, you wish to know what happened here? I shall tell you. Despite the prophecies proclaiming the disturbance of this, our holy land of Amoria, I must say there is a darker force at work here in this neck of the woods," he divulged, as if telling some juicy secret. "A little while back, a lost soul named Constantine came flitting through these woods. It seemed that not only were righteous souls being siphoned to Hell, but dark souls were being misplaced on Amoria as well, though that is not as common. Regardless, this creep decided to start doing experiments here: the creation of automata for purposes unknown. He was a perfectionist it seemed, and deemed many of his creations as...failures. He then proceeded to just leave them and let them waste away in different parts of the forest."

"But they were more durable than expected," Alyssia cut in, recalling their encounter with what must have been some of Constantine's failed creations. So he deliberately left them where they could hurt souls. That left a feeling of hatred deep in her gut.

"Precisely. Not only that, but the dark magic he used to make them started to poison the treant population in the forest. It practically makes them go insane...," he explained, taking a glance at his fallen brethren that the group had put an end to. "We noticed that the lights went out in some of their eyes, and then they tried to attack some of us who were sane. We didn't have the strength to bring them down, so those of us with sound mind fled. It had been what seemed like ages since any of the scouts had seen Constantine, but we noticed activity within the automata left behind. Turns out, there was some sort of activation mechanism that was engaged recently to have the automata jump into action upon sensing movement."

So there was a soul that deserved to be in hell running amok in Heaven? Just perfect. The Diviner had failed to mention that, which caused a small smirk to cross Lightning's face for a moment. Seemed she didn't see everything, nor did she have all the answers. The smirk passed however, with another question thrown out into the open.

"Any idea where this mechanism is?"

The Diviner hadn't seen any of this, at least not to his knowledge. Maybe she just hadn't told them some creep was running around in the marble forest? But why wouldn't she have told them to watch out for someone like that? Especially if they were a soul destined for Hell and not Heaven. Mentally sighing, Terra supposed there were just some things he would have to just agree with and move on.

The treant turned his back on the group and pondered. "If you're looking for the mechanism, you'll find it in a clearing just ahead of this place. The clearings were essentially constructed--yes, constructed; they're not natural--for weary souls passing through, giving them a decent place to rest. However, Constantine turned those areas into his little miniature laboratories. The nearest one ahead of here should be his primary workplace." The treant paused and took a few steps away from them. "If you're planning on taking it out, do be careful. You have my sincere thanks for trying to correct this dilemma when no one else would deign lift a finger." With that, he began to walk away.

Alyssia looked at her comrades. "From the sounds of it, it looks like we were going to run into it anyway," she said, a bit disgruntled. At least they were warned this time; they would be prepared for a confrontation. "Best to get a move on." With that said, the group continued down the narrow path. After the encounter with the crazed treants, Alyssia found every single tree in the forest a bit unsettling. It was one feeling she'd probably never be able to shake off.

It was about half an hour or so before the group arrived at what appeared to be another clearing. Alyssia drew her weapon the moment she saw what they were up against. In the center of the clearing was a single mechanical column with a shimmering mana core at the top that was clearly active. Around it, several automata rested. There were the relics from earlier, but there were others as well. These automata were bipedal and constructed to look moderately humanoid. Their metal armor was tarnished and they too had hollow torsos with their mana cores visible. In one hand they wielded a sword made of the same material as their bodies along with a shield, both of which were in poor condition. A small siren wailed from the central mechanism and the mana cores in all of the automata became active, the beings coming to life in an instant and preparing for battle.

"Looks like we found what we came to find," Alyssia said. "Let's take care of this nonsense once and for all." With that, the group engaged the automata, aiming to rid the forest of its plague.

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } {R} { } { } { } {I} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
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Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 45/45
MP: 35/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 10%
Move: 6 cells

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 80/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Players may start in rows I-J!

Lightning starts at I5!

So here it was, the creepy construct that Constantine or whoever this soul was had built. Raising her blade, Lightning was prepared for this fight. She knew that these creatures likely had high defenses, but there was a skill she had picked up last battle. One that would reverse that with no problem at all.

Terra starts at I6!

"Lady Alyssia, those new robots should be taken care of first."

Terra took note of all of the creatures of course, but his eyes settled on the bipedal constructions. Whatever they were, they likely were going to protect the tower that they were after. No telling what they would be able to do if left alone, so it only made sense to get rid of them first. As for the other automata, well, the actor figured they could get rid of them fairly easily.

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

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{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } {R} { } { } { } {I} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {F} { } { } { } {Y} { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } {A} {L} {T} { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
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Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 45/45
MP: 35/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 10%
Move: 6 cells

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 8
Int: 7
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor)
HP: 30/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 80/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 60/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Alyssia uses Cerberus! [Summons Cerberus to I3]

MP: 29/35

Alyssia slashed the air with her sword, breaking the seal that would be holding Cerberus back, allowing him to emerge from the shadows beside his master. "Yes, the new ones do look rather troublesome," she replied to Terra. "But the old ones must be eliminated regardless. Remember, they have the ability to mess with our minds with that weird beam they fire. If left, it could mean the death of us." She paused and patted Cerberus on the side gently. "Destroy the weak ones, boy. I'll handle the ones behind them." Alyssia took to the air and flew over the enemies before landing next to one she would be targeting. "I'm better than some machine; give me what you've got!"

Alyssia moves to C4.

Cerberus moves to H3.

Cerberus nodded his three heads in response to his master's orders. He was glad to have her not so...statuesque anymore. The beast took a few steps forward and gnawed away at the weak relic before him. After biting the marble treants, chowing now on scrap metal was an alleviation to his teeth.

Cerberus attacks FX-1992! 3 hits! 10 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 8
Int: 7
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning shifts to Commando!

Lightning's R-Ability, Power-Shift, activates! +50% Atk and Int!

Lightning's eyes settled on a nearby robot, deciding that it would be her first target. However, she wasn't ready yet; Though it was a pain, Lightning knew changing her attributes was necessary. If only she could learn to take less time in doing it, then she could be of more use from the start. One thing to add to her to do list.

Terra casts Arcadia on himself!
(Damage: --/Effect: +15 Atk and Int/User heals 5% Max Mp for Five Turns/Element: --)

"Of course lady Alyssia, as you say."

Terra nodded his head in respect to the Gatekeeper with a small smile. He knew she probably knew best, even though the other robots might be able to do something far worse. He had to agree that the confusion those robots had put on their party was rather dangerous. But he would be able to rectify that situation with relative ease.

"I am sorry, but I do what I must! I refuse to let anyone down, I can't afford to!"

His saber was thrust up into the air, a large surge of light shining down on him. But he did not bring the blade down, and the light that hit his body reflected upward. It gathered at his blade and then faded, though the radiance was still there. Terra lowered his blade, a confident grin replacing the weak smile; He was ready for these robots.

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (3)*
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (5)*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 25/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 takes 24 Dmg!

HP: 31/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

FX-1992 knows Cerberus's weaknesses and resistances!

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } {R} {A} { } { } {I} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {F} { } { } { } {Y} { } {t} G
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } {L} {T} { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Lightning's Power Shift has 3 turns.

Terra's Arcadia has 5 turns.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS uses Power Wave! [Target ATK +20%]

MP: 68/80

CENTROS waits.

Reduct attacks Alyssia! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

Reduct waits.

Ixon moves to C5.

Ixon attacks Alyssia! 11 Dmg! (ATK) [MISS]

FX-1992 uses Startup! [All stats +10%]

MP: 54/60

FX-1992 waits.

RY-3414 uses Startup! [All stats +10%]

MP: 54/60

RY-3414 waits.

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } {R} {A} {I} { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {F} { } { } { } {Y} { } {t} G
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } {L} {T} { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Reduct's Power Wave has 2 turns left.

Ixon's Power Wave has 2 turns left.

FX-1992's Power Wave has 3 turns.

RY-3414's Power Wave has 3 turns.

Player Phase 2!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 41/45
MP: 29/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 10%
Move: 6 cells

Lightning (Commando)
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --- 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --- 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA*
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7 --- 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --- 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 80/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9 --- 11
Def: 11
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9 --- 11
Def: 11
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 31/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 10 --- 11
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 55/55
MP: 54/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 10 --- 11
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to A5.

So, the central unit powers them up by surging and supersaturating their cores with a specific type of mana, Alyssia thought as she observed the main unit reacting. The more defensive ones converged on her, the first striking her easily, but she ducked as the other came from behind. The wave didn't appear to go out too far...maybe... At this, she flew away from the robots attacking her, all the way to the far end of the clearing. "Come at me, metal scum! Afraid you won't be able to touch me? You're doing a lousy job so far!" she taunted. She reached into a pocket in her dress and took out a sphere that looked like it was full of a blistering wind. She pressed the sphere to her chest and the spot glowed as her body took it in.

Alyssia uses Autumn's Wind! [Evade +1%]

Cerberus attacks FX-1992! 3 hits! 10 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus ignored the robot's whirring as it activated its little startup program and chomped into it again. In the distance, he spotted his master taking on both of the stronger automata. He hated how reckless she was being and gave Lightning a sad look. Over the time he had served as Alyssia's companion, he learned that she was quite a resourceful girl. He wondered if she had some sort of plan, but still couldn't help but to be worried.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (3)*
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (5)*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 27/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning moves to G4!

Lightning dashed away from Terra with relative ease, unable to reach her required destination. Not only that, but she wasn't in range for a gun attack either, leaving her with only one option left. While Cerberus was doing a good job at the moment, it couldn't hurt to help him out a little bit right now. Turning to the automaton right next to her, she delivered a quick slash.

Lightning attacks FX-1992!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning's S-Ability, Auto-Shift, activates! Lightning shifts to Saboteur! Power-Shift is refreshed!

Terra moves to H7!

Terra uses Furia senza Fine on RY-3414!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 8/Effect: Sure Hit/Element: --)

Terra quickly dashed off as Lightning had done, reaching the other of the previously encountered robots. If Alyssia wanted them gone for good, then that is what he would give her. Closing his eyes for only a moment he began to strike forward. One strike after another followed, at the same breakneck speeds he had produced in battles prior. The effects this time however, were much more noticeable, likely because these automatons weren't as defensively built as the treants. As the actor finished his onslaught, a blue aura shined down on him; he cursed mentally knowing he shouldn't have wasted that much energy, but knew it would recover over time.

Terra's S-Ability, Unknown Gift, activates! All Mp is Recovered!

Terra's R-Ability, Surprise Fortune Activates! 3 Mana Substitues Gained!

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (3)*
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (4)* *Mana Substitutes (3)*
Hp: 30/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 takes 22 Dmg!

HP: 9/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

FX-1992 knows Lightning's weaknesses and resistances!

S-Ability Auto-Upgrade activates! [User takes two Act actions per turn]

RY-3414 takes 24 Dmg!

HP: 31/55

R-Ability Know Your Enemy activates!

RY-3414 knows Terra's weaknesses and resistances!

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} { } {A} { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } {R} { } {I} { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {F} {L} { } { } {Y} { } {t} G
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } {T} { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Lightning's Power Shift has 3 turns.

Terra's Arcadia has 4 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS uses Surge Wave! [Target INT +20%]

MP: 68/80

CENTROS waits.

Reduct moves to A4.

Reduct attacks Alyssia! 11 Dmg! (ATK) [MISS]

Ixon moves to A6.

Ixon attacks Alyssia! 11 Dmg! (ATK) [MISS]

FX-1992 attacks Cerberus! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

FX-1992 moves to E3.

FX-1992 uses Beam on Cerberus! 8 Dmg! (INT) [Cerberus evades Confusion]

MP: 48/60

RY-3414 uses Claw on Terra! 13 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 48/60

RY-3414 waits.

{t} {t} {t} {R} {A} {I} {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } {F} { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } {L} { } { } {Y} { } {t} G
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } {T} { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Reduct's Power Wave has 1 turn left.

Ixon's Power Wave has 1 turn left.

FX-1992's Power Wave has 2 turns left.

RY-3414's Power Wave has 2 turns left.

Reduct's Surge Wave has 2 turns left.

Ixon's Surge Wave has 2 turns left.

FX-1992's Surge Wave has 2 turns left.

RY-3414's Surge Wave has 2 turns left.

Player Phase 3!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 41/45
MP: 29/35
DD: 0/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 11%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 36/45
MP: 25/25
DD: 6/10
Atk: 10
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur)
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --- 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --- 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA* *MANA SUBSTITUTES (3)*
HP: 23/30
MP: 35/35
DD: 8/10
Atk: 7 --- 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --- 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 80/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9 --- 11
Def: 11
Int: 2 --- 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9 --- 11
Def: 11
Int: 2 --- 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic) *CRITICAL*
HP: 9/55
MP: 48/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 10 --- 11
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7 --- 8
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic)
HP: 31/55
MP: 48/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 10 --- 11
Def: 4 --- 5
Int: 6 --- 7 --- 8
Spr: 4 --- 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks Reduct! 12 Dmg! (ATK)

R-Ability Force to Longevity activates! [+2 HP Recovered]

HP: 43/45

"Oh come now. That's the best you've got?" she asked as she closed her eyes and easily dodged the first robot's blade. She could hear the other's whirring getting closer, and as it brought down its blade upon her, she merely stepped to the side quickly to get out of the way. She spun around, blade out, and slashed the first automaton that had tried to attack her, draining some of the sheer force behind the blow to replenish her stamina. "Aaah, you guys aren't giving me a challenge. I thought this was going to be difficult," she mocked them and laughed, though she did realize that she was rather lucky at the moment. All that mattered was that she had achieved her goal. The robots would no longer be able to benefit from the activation unit unless it grew legs and moved closer to them, but it seemed planted in the ground rather firmly.

Alyssia waits.

R-Ability Shade Reflex activates! [All damage taken -1%]

Cerberus moves to F3.

Cerberus took the blows in stride and even managed to maintain his senses after being struck by the beam. In an attempt to finish off the robot for good, Cerberus lunged forward and slashed at it with his claws, biting it here and there as well. He was relieved to see that his master was dodging things almost as easily as the Diviner had, and so he figured he wouldn't worry anymore, but only endeavor to aid her as fast as he could.

Cerberus attacks FX-1992! 3 hits! 10 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (3)*
HP: 35/35
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (4)* *Mana Substitutes (3)*
Hp: 23/30
Mp: 35/35
DD: 8/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning moves to D4!

Lightning dashed after the robot that Cerberus had been dealing with, but paused as she watched the guardian rip it to pieces. Turning her head to one of the new robots she nodded, noticing Alyssia needed a little help with her current predicament.

"Try this on for size."

With that Lightning send forward a burst of strange looking mana that struck the robot's frame. In seconds the mana began to eat away at the torso and pretty much anything it touched, corroding away the metal. If it worked, the robot would only feel more damage from Alyssia's blade.

Lightning casts Deprotect on Reduct!
(Damage: 100% Int/Effect: Deprotect 75%/Element: --)

Terra uses Furia senza Fine on RY-3414!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 8/Effect: Sure Hit/Element: --)

Another flurry of strikes came from the young actor who was far from his allies. One after another made a rather powerful impact on the robot before him. Only a couple more strike would do it, then he could move onto a new target.

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 35/35
MP: 32/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (3)* *Mana Substitutes (3)*
Hp: 23/30
Mp: 17/35
DD: 8/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Reduct takes 1 Dmg!

HP: 89/90

Reduct is afflicted with Deprotect!

FX-1992 takes 15 Dmg!

FX-1992 KO!

RY-3414 takes 24 Dmg!

HP: 8/55

S-Ability Auto-Upgrade activates! [User takes two Act actions per turn]

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} {R} {A} {I} {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } {L} { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {Y} { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {T} { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Lightning's Power Shift has 2 turns left.

Terra's Arcadia has 3 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS uses Matrix Barrier! [Target DEF and SPR +20%]

MP: 60/80

CENTROS waits.

Reduct attacks Alyssia! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

Reduct waits.

Ixon attacks Alyssia! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

RY-3414 attacks Terra! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

RY-3414 moves to E7.

RY-3414 uses Beam on Terra! 8 Dmg! (INT) [Terra evades Confusion]

MP: 42/60

{t} {t} {t} {R} {A} {I} {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } {L} { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } {Y} { } {t} E
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {T} { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Reduct's Power Wave fades.

Ixon's Power Wave fades.

RY-3414's Power Wave has 1 turn left.

Reduct's Surge Wave has 1 turn left.

Ixon's Surge Wave has 1 turn left.

RY-3414's Surge Wave has 1 turn left.

RY-3414's Matrix Barrier has 3 turns.

Reduct is afflicted with Deprotect for 3 turns.

Player Phase 4!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 35/45
MP: 29/35
DD: 1/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 11%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 36/45
MP: 25/25
DD: 9/10
Atk: 10
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur)
HP: 35/35
MP: 32/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --- 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --- 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA* *MANA SUBSTITUTES (3)*
HP: 16/30
MP: 19/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --- 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --- 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 72/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit) *DEPROTECT*
HP: 89/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2 --- 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2 --- 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic) *CRITICAL*
HP: 8/55
MP: 42/60
DD: --/--
Atk: 8 --- 10 --- 11
Def: 4 --- 5 --- 6
Int: 6 --- 7 --- 8
Spr: 4 --- 5 --- 6
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia uses Dance of the Dead on Reduct! 6 hits! 10 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Target SPR -20%][Chance of Apathy]

MP: 13/35

Seeing the robot's armor corrode suddenly, Alyssia turned her head to see Lightning. She nodded her head apologetically to the soldier. "Sorry for being so brash, but I had to get these things away from THAT," she explained and pointed at the main unit which still deigned to release a pulse of mana only to have it affect the little relic that was still close to it. "Thanks for bearing with me," she said with a wink. With that, she slashed the air with her blade--the motion of her breaking a seal. At the very last second that she finished the slashing motion, the air became filled with horrible screams of anguish and terror. "My favorite soundtrack," she grinned a dark aura surrounded her to augment her attacks. With deft footwork, Alyssia danced a small dance, lashing out with her blade here and there to take advantage of the robot's weakened state. As soon as she stopped, so did the horrible wails.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus moves to C3.

As Cerberus bounded forward, he listened as Alyssia evoked the power of what he recognized to be the sixth-level seal--one that held back the annoying sound of the damned. They really had sets of lungs on them despite being dead and all. Cerberus scoffed mentally as he opened his mouth and released a trio of fireballs at the robot his master was attacking.

Cerberus uses Tri-Fireball on Reduct! 3 hits! 11 Fire Dmg per hit! (INT) [Chance of Burn]

MP: 15/25

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 35/35
MP: 32/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (3)* *Mana Substitutes (3)*
Hp: 16/30
Mp: 19/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning could only smile as Alyssia pulled out a new move, hellish screams serving as a soundtrack for her onslaught. Now that suited her style perfectly, and since the robots were weakened from her magic they would fall all the easier. Turning to the next robot she dashed over to it, ready to cripple it as well.

Lightning moves to D6!

But, as she reached her destination, she noticed the robot Terra had been fighting. She was rather surprised that both parties were still standing with how they fought. Looking at the rather tired actor, Lightning paused for a moment before quickly retracting her blade. A trigger pull followed shortly afterwards.

Lightning attacks RY-3414!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Terra moves to F7!

Terra cringed as the robot attacked him once again, having chosen to put a different type of healing probably hadn't been the best idea. But he could rectify that once this thing was finally dead. Following its coattails, he readied his saber and struck just as Lightning pulled the trigger.

Terra attacks RY-3414!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (1)*
HP: 35/35
MP: 32/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (2)* *Mana Substitutes (3)*
Hp: 16/30
Mp: 19/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Reduct takes 78 Dmg!

HP: 11/90

Reduct is Apathetic!

Reduct is Burned!

RY-3414 takes 8 Dmg!

RY-3414 PERFECT KILL!!

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} {R} {A} {I} {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } {L} { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {T} { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Lightning's Power Shift has 1 turn left.

Terra's Arcadia has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS waits.

Reduct uses Bash on Alyssia! 14 Dmg! (ATK) [Alyssia is Stunned]

MP: 57/75

Reduct waits.

Ixon attacks Alyssia! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

Ixon waits.

{t} {t} {t} {R} {A} {I} {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} B
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } {L} { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {T} { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Reduct's Surge Wave fades.

Ixon's Surge Wave fades.

Reduct is afflicted with Deprotect for 2 more turns.

Reduct is Apathetic for 2 more turns.

Reduct is Burned for 3 turns.

Player Phase 5!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper) *STUNNED*
HP: 24/45
MP: 13/35
DD: 7/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 11% --- 0%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 36/45
MP: 15/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur)
HP: 35/35
MP: 32/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --- 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --- 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA* *MANA SUBSTITUTES (3)*
HP: 16/30
MP: 21/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --- 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --- 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 80/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit) *PERFECT KILL*

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 90/90
MP: 75/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2 --- 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic) *PERFECT KILL*

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia waits.

Without even expecting it, the robot she had so viciously attacked struck her in the head with its shield component leaving her completely dazed. She couldn't make heads or tails of anything, or control her body to move or act. She just stood and clutched her head, groaning in pain. And then the other robot had the nerve to stab her while she was disabled. The anger only made her headache worse.

Cerberus moves to C5.

Cerberus winced as his master was punished by the automaton...a sort of faux revenge despite one of them suddenly failing and falling to the ground in a mass of scrap metal leaving one left. Cerberus strutted forth and released more fireballs from his mouths, watching as they flew through the air and scorched the other robot.

Cerberus uses Tri-Fireball on Ixon! 3 hits! 11 Fire Dmg per hit! (INT) [Chance of Burn]

MP: 5/25

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (1)*
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 32/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (2)* *Mana Substitutes (3)*
Hp: 16/30
Mp: 21/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning moves to B7!

Lightning dashed away from the activation unit after finishing off the last relic, knowing better than to stick around it. For all they knew, it would be able to defend itself if it had to. She would prefer to not get in the way of whatever attack it could possibly throw out. Reaching her destination, she readied another bolt of magic and thrust it at the last remaining bipedal enemy. More corrosive magic began to eat away at the armor.

Lightning casts Deprotect on Ixon!
(Damage: 100% Int/Effect: Deprotect 75%/Element: --)

"Are you alright Alyssia?"

Terra was rather worried about his ally, though he knew she could handle herself he was worried. What if the robot had seriously hurt her? He didn't have anything to fix any damage that wasn't his own. And while Lightning had healing abilities, he too was unsure that she had an ability to heal that sort of damage.

Terra moves to H6!

Terra casts Eden on himself! 1 Mana Substitute Used!

Lightning *Saboteur*
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 24/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 8
Int: 7
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden (5)* *Arcadia (1)* *Mana Substitutes (2)*
Hp: 16/30
Mp: 21/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6 --> 7
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6 --> 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Ixon takes 16 Dmg! [One hit (MISS) Cerberus]

HP: 74/90

Ixon evades Burn!

Ixon is afflicted with Deprotect!

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} { } {A} {I} {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Lightning's Power Shift fades.

Terra's Arcadia has 1 turn left.

Terra's Eden has 5 turns.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS waits.

Ixon moves to C6.

Ixon uses Graze on Cerberus! 11 Dmg! (ATK) [Cerberus evades Burn]

MP: 69/75

{t} {t} {t} { } {A} { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {C} {I} { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Ixon is afflicted with Deprotect for 3 turns.

Player Phase 6!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 24/45
MP: 13/35
DD: 7/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 11%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *SHADE REFLEX (1)*
HP: 30/45
MP: 5/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur)
HP: 35/35
MP: 24/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 8
Int: 7
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA* *MANA SUBSTITUTES (2)* *EDEN*
HP: 18/30
MP: 23/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --- 8
Def: 6 --- 7
Int: 7 --- 8
Spr: 6 --- 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 80/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit) *PERFECT KILL*

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit)
HP: 74/90
MP: 69/75
DD: --/--
Atk: 9
Def: 11
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic) *PERFECT KILL*

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to B6.

It didn't take long for Alyssia to collect her senses and get her thoughts straight, though she still had a pretty severe headache, she'd get over it. "No worries, Terra. I appreciate your concern. The lucky bastard just took me by surprise, is all," she called out to the boy who was working on healing some of his own wounds. She approached the last automaton, the one who dared to attack her pet, and slashed the air with her blade, blood surging from the ground and coating it. "Another non-bleeder. Shame," she stated flatly as she hacked away at the machine several times.

Alyssia uses Bleed For Me on Ixon! 4 hits! 13 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Chance of Bleeding]

MP: 1/35

R-Ability Shade Reflex activates! [All damage taken -1%]

The shadows coiled around Cerberus in response to him getting attacked, but he wasn't worried about that. This robot wouldn't be lasting much longer. Going on a complete offensive, Cerberus set about taking out huge chunks of the automaton with his ferocious bites. After that, they would be free to shut down the activation column to put an end to any of the other robots that might be lying dormant in the forest, waiting to spring up and startle a passing soul with an attack.

Cerberus attacks Ixon! 3 hits! 10 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Saboteur*
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 24/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 8
Int: 7
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden (5)* *Mana Substitutes (2)*
Hp: 18/30
Mp: 23/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --> 8
Def: 6 --> 7
Int: 7 --> 8
Spr: 6 --> 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning's S-Ability, Auto-Shift, activates! Lightning shifts to Commando!

Lightning's R-Ability, Power-Shift, activates! +50% Atk and Int!

Lightning felt a wave wash over her as she watched the corrosive magic meet its mark and continue to rip away at the armor. That much said and done, she could be that much more helpful... at least a little bit. Raising her compressed blade, she fired off a single bullet, displeased with it barely making a dent.

"We need to get some better weaponry when we get to wherever we're going."

Lightning attacks Ixon!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Terra casts Arcadia on himself!
(Damage: --/Effect: +15% Atk and Int/User heals 5% Max Mp for Five Turns/Element: --)

Terra stumbled slightly as the effects of his first spell faded, feeling the draining effects of the light leaving him. Forcing himself back to stability, he raised his blade into the air once more and felt the light flood to the blade.

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (3)*
Hp: 35/35
Mp: 24/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Eden (4)* *Arcadia (5)* *Mana Substitutes (2)*
Hp: 18/30
Mp: 13/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7 --> 8 --> 9
Def: 6 --> 7
Int: 7 --> 8 --> 9
Spr: 6 --> 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Ixon takes 91 Dmg!

Ixon KO!

Chapter 02-B: The Activator

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Deactivate the main activation unit!

Background: ~The Relics Are Back~

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } {A} {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Terra's Eden has 3 turns left.

Lightning's Power Shift has 3 turns.

Terra's Arcadia has 5 turns.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS uses Overheat! 26 Fire Dmg! (INT)

MP: 56/80

CENTROS waits.

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } {A} {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 7!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/45
MP: 1/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 6
Evade: 11%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *SHADE REFLEX (2)* *CRITICAL*
HP: 10/45
MP: 5/25
DD: 10/10
Atk: 10
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur)
HP: 18/35
MP: 24/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 8
Int: 7
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *KO*

Spoiler:

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 100/100
MP: 68/80
DD: --/--
Atk: 0
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 4
Evade: 0%
Move: 0 cells
Trigger Command: Deactivate (Shuts down the unit and all units that depend on this unit's activation. Range: Adjacent cell. Target must be in Critical condition.)

Reduct (Auxiliary Defense Unit) *PERFECT KILL*

Ixon (Auxiliary Defense Unit) *KO*

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic) *PERFECT KILL*

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to E6.

Pain. That's all she could feel. As the last robot fell, she noticed something odd happening with the central unit. Its core was glowing, and she could feel heat radiating from it, even from where she was standing. Nothing good could have come of it, and her intuition was right. It literally exploded. She was scathed with a wave of scorching mana that brought her to her knees in an instant. A scream escaped her lips as the pain was too much to bear, but it eventually subsided, and she stood...very weakly. Her legs were trembling, and she looked around to make sure her allies were okay. "Terra!!" she yelled as she realized the attack was too much for the boy. Cerberus was a bit singed, but otherwise okay. Lightning seemed to be in the best of shape, but that wasn't saying much. Nobody was unscathed by the attack.

Alyssia took to the air, ignoring her injuries and slammed her weapon into the column from above, landing only to fall to her knees again. She growled as she tore her blade from the machinery. She was going to have her vengeance on this piece of garbage.

Alyssia attacks CENTROS! 12 Dmg! (ATK)

R-Ability Force to Longevity activates! [+2 HP]

HP: 6/45

Cerberus moves to D5.

The shadows aimed to protect the massive beast from the blast, but not even they could quell the might of the explosion. He was used to intense temperatures, but the mana radiation was dense and it made him feel weak and sick. Somberly, he strode up to the machine and chomped down on it, using his master's determination and making it his own: vengeance.

Cerberus attacks CENTROS! 3 hits! 10 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (3)*
Hp: 18/35
Mp: 24/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *KO* *Mana Substitutes (2)*
Hp: 0/30
Mp: 13/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

"Watch out!"

Lightning braced herself for the attack the second she figured out what was going on. But even with the few measures she had time to take she was engulfed in the attack, feeling the flames engulf her entire being. When it passed she fell to her knees, the burns stinging with pain as she attempted to stand up again.

Meanwhile Terra's eyes widened in horror as the thing basically exploded, sending out unforgiving flames. And though he should have tried to fight it, he knew he couldn't... this attack was going to finish him. As the flames reached him, he felt the burning sensation for only a few moments before falling. The last thing he heard before passing out was Alyssia's voice calling out to him.

Terra KO!

Then Alyssia's voice rang out, and Lightning's eyes darted over in the direction of the boy. Her eyes widened in horror to see the burn, passed out figure laying on the ground. How could he have fallen? He had put up extra measure the others in the party hadn't, and yet... he was lying there in a crumpled, burned heap.

Lightning looked over to the machine, her eyes sharpening in on it. But just as she was about to unleash her fury on it, she took the chance to look at her other allies out of worry. She paused as she noticed Alyssia and Cerberus on their last legs. She would have to kill the machine later, first she had to fix the damage that was done.

Lightning's S-Ability, Auto-Shift, activates! Lightning shifts to Medic! Power-Shift is Refreshed!

Lightning moves to C6!

Feeling a little refreshed as the new aura swept over her, Lightning wasted no time. No telling when the machine would attack again, she had to work fast. Pressing her hand to her heart, a small amount of light began to gather at her hand. She then pushed it towards the highly damaged Gatekeeper, watching as her major wounds slowly closed up.

Lightning casts Cure on Alyssia!
(Heal: 100% Int/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning *Medic* *Power-Shift (3)*
Hp: 18/35
Mp: 18/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8 --> 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --> 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *KO* *Mana Substitutes (2)*
Hp: 0/30
Mp: 13/35
DD: 10/10
Atk: 7
Def: 6
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells