Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

CENTROS takes 10 Dmg!

HP: 90/100

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} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} {A} { } { } {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 has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS is cooling down!

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} {A} { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
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Player Phase 8!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 17/45
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 (Medic)
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 (Actor) *KO*

Spoiler:

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 90/100
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) *KO*

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic) *PERFECT KILL*

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks CENTROS! 12 Dmg! (ATK)

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

Again. With a harsh growl, Alyssia plunged her sword deep into the machine in front of her. It seemed completely incapacitated at the moment, but it was steadily recovering. They had to stop it and fast. If they let it let off another explosion as it had done before, they would be through, or at least at the very brink of death once again. "Cerberus, constant vigilance," she uttered miserably. She knew vigilance was hard to muster. Her wounds felt better thanks to Lightning's healing along with her own skill, but her body was fatigued by the sheer amount of mana the machine let out.

Alyssia waits.

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

Following his master's actions, Cerberus continued to make a snack out of the last machine. It was rather durable, and seemed to be lasting quite a long time under the pressure of their attacks. Whoever built it had seen the possibility of it being destroyed and set about to counterbalance that. Cerberus felt rage within his body towards this being, and wanted nothing more than to feel his or her bones in his mouths, taste of their blood upon his tongues.

Cerberus waits.

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

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

Her job done with at least one of her allies, Lightning felt it was safe to shift gears. Turning back into the form she was prior to the rather annoyingly painful heat wave she turned on the machine. No longer would she let it continue to hurt not only her allies, but this forest. This thing was through the moment they started to fight it, no doubt about it.

Lightning activates D-Ability, Ruthless Commandeering on CENTROS!
(Damage: 200% Pierce Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Ready she burst forward at the machine, releasing her pent up fury. With a skillful swipe, the machine was knocked free from the ground and clear into the air. Lightning followed suit, delivering slash after slash after slash after slash. Finally as they reached the climax of their flight, Lightning slashed downward, sending the thing crashing back to the marble ground below.

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (3)*
Hp: 18/35
Mp: 18/40
DD: 0/10
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

CENTROS takes 34 Dmg!

HP: 56/100

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} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} {A} { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
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Lightning's Power Shift has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS is cooling down!

CENTROS has finished cooldown processes!

Normal programming resumes next turn!

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} {A} { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
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Player Phase 9!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 19/45
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 (Commando)
HP: 18/35
MP: 18/40
DD: 0/10
Atk: 8 --- 12
Def: 8
Int: 7 --- 11
Spr: 9
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *KO*

Spoiler:

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE*
HP: 56/100
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) *KO*

FX-1992 (Awoken Relic) *KO*

RY-3414 (Awoken Relic) *PERFECT KILL*

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks CENTROS! 12 Dmg! (ATK)

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

"Just FUCKING die already!" Alyssia screamed hopelessly, stepping back slightly and then lunging in with a brutal slash. She was desperate. From the looks of it, the core had returned to normal...and that meant another explosion was sure to come unless it had something else up its sleeve. But a skill like that was a last resort. In the depths of her mind, she knew this thing was planning to completely eradicate them. She looked to Cerberus who was sure not to survive another attack, and she fought away a few tears that even dared to form in her eyes. "Damn it..." was all she could utter as she braced herself for another blast.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus uses D-Ability Evil's Martyrdom on all enemies! 10 Piercing Darkness Dmg!

Cerberus barked at Alyssia in a somewhat scolding way. There was NO way he was giving up now. He licked all three sets of his lips with their respective tongues before closing all of his eyes and concentrating. A dark cloud of energy formed around him, and as it seemed to finally consume the beast, it exploded and expanded outwards, the dark wave extending over the area and slashing through the machine. The leftover dark energy slowly trickled back to where Cerberus had been standing before, but he was formless. Nothing could touch him.

Nothing.

Cerberus is reforming!

Lightning *Commando* *Power-Shift (3)*
Hp: 18/35
Mp: 18/40
DD: 0/10
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

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

Her enraged onslaught from earlier reaching its end, Lightning stumbled for the briefest moment. Within that moment, however, came the greatest warning she could have ever received. The machine was back to fighting form, and with it would come another wave of heat. She had to be ready for it this time!

Knowing that there was little more she could than cast one final spell, she went with what she had. This thing was gearing up for its own magical attack, so maybe she could stop it, somehow someway. Feeling the electricity travel up her arm and through her blade, she hoped with all of her might that it would cause the robot tower to stop for a moment.

Lightning casts Thunder on CENTROS!
(Damage: 120% Int/Effect: Paralyze 50%/Element: Lightning)

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm, activates! Total Damage Output is increased by 20%

Lightning *Ravager* *Power-Shift (3)*
Hp: 18/35
Mp: 8/40
DD: 0/10
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

CENTROS takes 40 Dmg!

HP: 16/100

CENTROS evades Paralysis!

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} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} {A} { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} J
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Lightning's Power Shift has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

CENTROS uses Overheat! 26 Fire Dmg! (INT)

CENTROS waits.

{t} {t} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} A
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } {L} {t} {t} B
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {C} {A} { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {t} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} I
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Player Phase 10!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper) *CRITICAL*
HP: 1/45
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: 0/10
Atk: 10
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

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

Terra (Actor) *KO*

Spoiler:

CENTROS (Main Activation Unit) *RECHARGE* *CRITICAL*
HP: 16/100
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 uses Trigger Command: Deactivate on CENTROS!

The blast was nearly as unbearable as it was last time. Her skin was burned to a crisp and her vision was blurry. The sounds of the whirring machinery or anything else in the area were lessened significantly. She was on the verge of final death: the end of a soul. Just this made her want to cry, but hope was renewed in her as through her damaged eyes, she could see two metal plates slide open on the machine's body revealing some sort of control panel. Incredibly weakened, she summoned all of her remaining strength to scramble towards it. The small screen read: "STATUS: COOLDOWN." Looking over all the buttons below, she spotted one she would hope she'd find. It was a large red button with the word: "TERM." typed beneath it, short for 'terminate.' Without a moment's hesitation, she pressed the button. As she passed out, she listened to the gentle sounds of the whirring of the machine slowing down before finally coming to an end.

Alyssia faints!

CENTROS becomes deactivated!

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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The main activation unit has been deactivated!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+12 - Auxiliary Defense Unit x1 PERFECT KILL
+10 - Awoken Relic x1 PERFECT KILL
+7 - Main Activation Unit x1
+6 - Auxiliary Defense Unit x1
+5 - Awoken Relic x1
+1 - Minimal Items used
-1 - Player Character KO

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 40 (20 for Terra)

Alyssia: 11/24 --- 51/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 0/24 --- 27/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained! Evasion +2%!
JOB PROMOTION!!
3 Stat Points gained!
2 Specialized Skill Points gained!
Next Level: 0/36

Cerberus: 20/24 --- 60/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 0/24 --- 36/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level; 12/24

Lightning: 15/24 --- 55/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 0/24 --- 31/24
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained! Evasion +2%!
JOB PROMOTION!!
3 Stat Points gained!
2 Specialized Skill Points gained!
Next Level: 7/36

Terra: 10/16 --- 30/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 14/24

Skill Points Awarded!

+2: Alyssia, Cerberus, Lightning
+1: Terra

The Party receives 206 Gold!

Items found:
---Iron Plate x1
---Rusted Sword x1
---Mana Core x3

Edit your profiles, please~ Update will come shortly.

Instead of dissipating into the shadows as he normally did, Cerberus sadly went over to Alyssia and nudged her unconscious body with one of his noses, whimpering when she didn't respond. He knew it couldn't be over. He would be sent back to Hell if Alyssia ever lost herself. The beast's thoughts were pierced by the sound of grumbling. It was Alyssia. Reaching down, Cerberus licked at her face gently, watching her face contort from an emotionless frown to an angry grimace. Cerberus barked a few times before he noticed that Alyssia had opened her eyes.

"No rest for the wicked?" she said rather light-heartedly despite her expression. Alyssia laugh and clambered up, her body surprisingly refreshed. She could feel a power surging within her. Had that always been there...? No, she thought, placing a hand over the place where her heart would be. "At least it wasn't a complete waste...," she muttered inaudibly to herself before turning to the others. "How is everyone else?"

Lightning was back on her feet momentarily after the battle, also feeling rather refreshed. Whatever killing that monstrosity had done to her, it made her feel... stronger for lack of a better word. It was almost like feeling invincible, though she knew that was far from the case. Looking over to Alyssia, she smiled slightly, nodding to let her friend know she was okay.

But then she looked over to the crumpled heap that was Terra, and the smile faded, a disappointed frown replacing it. Moving over to him, she knelt quickly and placed her hand on his chest. She was met with a rather steady heartbeat and the slight rising and falling of his chest. He was alive, that much was for sure. Nodding slightly, she could handle this now, closing her eyes she brought her hand to her heart and gathered light as she had been doing. Bringing it directly to the boy's chest, his burns began to fade, and he began to stir.

"Uh?"

Terra's eyes fluttered open ever so slightly, the pain he had been feeling even after he was knocked out numbing a little. He started to sit up, but fell back down, or so he thought. Shaking the blur from his eyes, he realized rather, that Lightning was holding him down. But not without reason, for the healing power she possessed was working on him slowly. Alleviating his burns and returning him to normal... though the pain still remained.

It looked like everyone was going to be okay. Lightning approved that she was all right and went to tend to the fallen Terra. Alyssia remained in her spot, keeping an eye on the mechanism before her as if it could release another explosion at any moment, but she knew that it wouldn't be likely. Alyssia felt something on her shoulder and she brushed it away, still stoicaly gazing at the machine. Then, she felt it again. That's when she realized it was tapping and figured it was one of the others. As she turned around, her eyes opened wide. The figure standing before her was a tall man wearing a lab coat that was at one point white, but was not smeared with dirt and mud...though she didn't know where it came from seeing as how there was no soil in the forest. His black pants were torn and ripped and the black-framed glasses he wore on his face had cracked lenses...so they were rather useless. The man looked like a vagabond, his face almost as dirty as his clothes. He had beady black eyes that showed delight in this instance, and his strange smile revealed a couple of missing teeth.

"Oh my. I see you turned it off," the man remarked, his voice slightly hurt. "May I ask why?"

Alyssia gave him a quizzical look as if he were crazy. "Why wouldn't we turn it off? It was hurting the souls that had to travel through these regions, not to mention messing with the minds of the treants," she explained. "If anything, we did this place a favor."

The man remained unresponsive as he walked past Alyssia and up to the machine, opening up the top expertly and removing the mana core within.

Lightning glared over in the direction of the man when she heard his voice, immediate distrust settling in. She stood, focusing in on him, but offering Terra her arm so he could pull himself to his feet. As soon as he did though, Lightning left her position, leaving Terra to stumble in an attempt to balance on his shaky legs. Without blinking even once, Lightning continued to stare the man down as she watched him.

"May I ask, who are you and what are you doing?"

The man held the orb up to the sky, twisting and turning it as he inspected it. That's when he realized he was being addressed. "Ah, my apologies. You damaged the body so badly...no no no, I can't use it anymore," the mysterious man explained, kicking the machine in front of him that used to be the main activation unit. "I have to salvage this special core in order to make a new one....now, what about...," he said and started looking around, taking note of the other fallen automaton.

"You're kidding right?" was all Alyssia said as he went around to each machine, salvaging small parts here and there.

"Hm? You didn't hold back on these things, tsk tsk. They were only doing their job, yes. Seems they failed at that." The man pocketed the small parts and took out a notepad, scribbling something furiously with a pencil before tucking both items away inside his lab coat. "Seems like all I can create are failures...."

"What a strange man..."

Terra tilted his head slightly as he watched the man go about his business, choosing to ignore his comrades. Picking up random pieces of the fallen automata and muttering about the damage done. But then something caught Terra's ear, something about failure. At this he raised an eyebrow for a moment, mumbling what he could remember of what the treant had said. His eyes widened.

Bang.

His eyes went straight to the source of the sound, which had come from none other than Lightning. Her gaze on the man had intensified since he finished speaking, but that didn't cause the sound. Rather, her gunblade, currently in gun form was aimed and ready, a bullet having dislodged some salvageable parts near the man's feet.

". . . Is he?"

"He's the one messing with the forest."

With that the gun returned to blade form, and Lightning was already poised for a fight. The energy the last fight had given her would certainly have its use now.

The man didn't seem to be too fazed by the bullet, but he did stop what he was doing and looked to the source. A look of despair seized his face, and he reached into his lab coat to pull out several needles, each with a really long thread attached to them. "I cannot have more time?! I promise....I can come up with something better!" he shouted desperately, turning his head to the sky and letting out a maniacal laugh. "Just...just give me more time. If I can't have it, then....," he paused and clutched his face with one of his hands. "No one can."

"Quit talking out your ass! You're only afraid because your time is UP!" Alyssia growled in response, conjuring her blade in an instant, and with the swiftest of motions brought Cerberus to her side in a quick mass of shadows which dissipated as quickly as they had come. The fight was on to save the Marble Forest.

Chapter 02-C: His Failures

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Defeat Constantine!

Background: ~Save It~

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Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy)
HP: 55/55
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 13
Def: 9
Int: 5
Spr: 8
Evade: 13%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 55/55
MP: 30/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Constantine (Scientist)
HP: 380/380
MP: 275/275
DD: 0/10
Atk: 13
Def: 6
Int: 10
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Players may start in columns 6-8!

Lightning starts at H8!

Lightning was unfazed by the man's insanity, and was about to charge when Terra grabbed a hold of her for a second. Realizing that rushing in wouldn't be the best idea, she nodded at the younger soul and took many precautionary steps backwards. If this man wanted a fight, he would certainly get one, but the question remained as to whether or not he could break his focus on her.

Terra starts at D6!

Watching Lightning back herself into a corner, Terra looked back over to the man they were going to fight. It seemed he truly was insane, most likely from all of the 'failure'; Not that it mattered much anymore. All that mattered now was to get rid of him for hurting the forest. Then they could move on and get to wherever they had to go.

Chapter 02-C: His Failures

Location: Marble Forest - Resting Place

Objective: Defeat Constantine!

Background: ~Save It~

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Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy)
HP: 55/55
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 13
Def: 9
Int: 5
Spr: 8
Evade: 13%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 55/55
MP: 30/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 7
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 2%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 40/40
MP: 45/45
DD: 1/10
Atk: 9
Def: 9
Int: 8
Spr: 10
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

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

Constantine (Scientist)
HP: 380/380
MP: 275/275
DD: 0/10
Atk: 13
Def: 6
Int: 10
Spr: 7
Evade: 5%
Move: 3 cells

{t} - Marble Tree (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Alyssia moves to E3.

Alyssia didn't waste any time in taking to the air and flying straight towards the man. As she landed, she slashed him downwards with her sword, crouching low before springing up again for a spinning slash. "You don't know what you're getting yourself into, buddy. You messed up a lot of things here, and now you're going to pay. We'll teach you the true meaning of retribution," she snarled at the fellow, keeping her reflexes tense in case she needed to dodge. It was reckless of her to charge in not knowing what he was capable of, but it was her way of doing things. She'd just have to learn the hard way.

Alyssia attacks Constantine! 2 hits! 13 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus moves to F4.

Closing in behind his master, Cerberus lumbered forward, all three mouths open. He could sense his master's will to have this soul put to permanent rest, and so he conjured three fireballs and let them fly free through the air, each flaming sphere curving inwards to strike the fellow. Wiping him off the face of Amoria would not even be enough justice.

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

MP: 20/30

Lightning
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 45/45
DD: 1/10
Atk: 9
Def: 9
Int: 8
Spr: 10
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

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

Lightning shifts to Sentinel!

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

Lightning uses Provoke on herself!
(Damage: --/Effect: Center of Attention/Element: --)

Lightning quickly felt a shift in energy around herself, followed by an increase in adrenaline rush through her system. But she wasn't done with just that, it seemed her wish from the previous battle had come true, for she had enough energy to exert the same pinpointed mana. It would force the man to go after her instead of anyone else in the party. And of course, at the time it appeared he couldn't reach her.

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

Terra also rather hastily went to preparing for the man's first move, knowing it could very well be against him. At least, he felt that way until a surge of unfriendly mana passed over him, causing him to turn to the source. Like he had observed when the Diviner had battled the party, the unfriendly mana was coming from Lightning. And of course the man would have to go after her now, meaning he was safe for the time being.

Lightning *Sentinel* *Power-Shift (3)* *Center of Attention (3)*
Hp: 40/40
Mp: 39/45
DD: 1/10
Atk: 9 --> 14
Def: 9
Int: 8 --> 12
Spr: 10
Evade: 7% --> 27%
Move: 3 cells

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