Vampko: "Thank you... for everything." Ubi: "Composing optimal strategies feels like a vital part in the accumulation of features that define me. As if... it's my raison d'etre." He began to dissolve into shinning particles.
Ubi: "I hope you will manage on your own from here on." He smiled as his data was fading away.
Vampko: "I will. Don't worry, nya." Ubi: "The cat talk is really not leaving you it seems." As they exchanged their final words, Ubi completely dissolved into light. The light went toward Reina and was absorbed in her body.
Ubi's valuable data faded...
Reina: "This is quite the gorgeous transformation. I thank you human, for allowing me to realize my true worth."
A noble lady demon of the night. That was Reina's new form.
Vampko: "Belial!" He now fully focused on his foe.
Vampko: "Surrender while you can! You can't possibly win against us all!" "Heh... HAHAHAHAHAHA"
"You are yet to see anything."
Vampko: "I see, nya... It's a bit sad that we have to fight each other like this even when the outcome is fairly clear but..." He took a few seconds to master courage.
Vampko: "Eliminate him, guys." Greg: "Just how I like it!" Nemu: "Let us sail toward victory." Reina: "With my potential unleashed - we have nothing to fear."
With the last sacrifice being made, Vampko now must rely on his own leadership qualities and his demonic allies in order to grasp victory!
Information Leak Belial used Agilao Belial used Elemental Magic Shadow Shizuka used Rampage
"Huh... huh..." He was gravely bleeding. He turned his head to the right, in order to check Shizuka's condition.
"SE.... DUCE... D... VOUR..." Shizuka's condition was not any better than his own.
"Not bad... For fools who can't see their own faults... you sure have come far..." *cough" Blood flowed from his mouth. He wiped stains of blood from his mouth and went on.
"Let me tell you something... about your own foolishness. The very reason I could force you to participate this game twice is... your own fault..." Vampko: "You know..."
Vampko: "As long as you stay this vague, I don't really care about what you have to say at this point, nya." He just brushed off Belial's words. Enough with the misleading and manipulation. He knows what needs to be done right now - and he'll do it.
"Hahah... Fair enough I suppose. Still, let us go back in time for a few minutes..." Vampko: "Back where, nya?"
"To your previous 'happy ending' " He said that with a smirk, which hinted how the name he gave to the event is misleading.
Vampko: "What do you mean?" "The finale of the first battle royal." Vampko: "You mean where Pringles won and... asked to go back in time... I think?" The memory was hazy. Both due to not exactly being present during that event, and due to having a bad memory in general.
"You don't remember? Let me help you." He clicked his fingers. Data flowed from him into Vampko.
Vampko: "Nya?" His vision suddenly went white.
"Well done, Champion of Purgatory. As the winner of this war, you can now choose where you want to go from here. You can go wherever you desire." "I... I want..." "Yes?" Should I stay here? My friends... they are all here, even if not exactly 'alive'. Is it really right for me to go back alone...? "I'd like to hear your decision please." "I... I want to st- No. I want to go back home." "Are you sure?" "I... think so..."
"Going 'wherever you desire' isn't limited by the bounds of time." "Huh...? You mean I can... go back in time?" "If you so desire, you can return to your world on a different date. It can be the past or even the future." "If I do this... will my memories be intact? Will I be able to change anything?" "Memories will be lost. However, experiences will remain." "Experiences...?" "Changes and realizations. These things should remain. If you, right now, strongly wish to prevent a certain event in your past - you should be able to do so." "I see... then bring me back to my world. The date will be..."
Vampko's senses returned to him.
Vampko: "What... What did you show me that for, nya?" "You still don't get it?" Vampko: "I fear I don't..." *sigh* "There's no end to foolishness of humans it seems..." Vampko: "What do you want from me, nya? I'm just a cat, nya!" "... True." He admitted his offense was not in place. Vampko, however, wasn't quite sure where that line came out from...
"As previously said, the Archdemon of this area, thus the host of the previous battle royal, was in fact me. The same applies to the one who granted Pringles's wish." Vampko: "But the voice was very different..." "It's due to the seal, which was latter materialized as the Green Cube in your world." Vampko: "Nya...?" He had hard time following.
"This is not what matters right now anyway. What does, however, is that you failed to notice a very simple fact. You all likely believed Pringles's wish magically solved all the troubles caused by the battle royal, right?" Vampko: "Basically, nya..." He failed to understand what Belial is implying.
"But who, in the first place, suggested Pringles that idea?" Vampko: "It was that voice which granted the wish of course- !!!"
Vampko: "You... It was you, nya..." He finally figured out that piece.
Vampko: "But I don't understand... For what reason...?" "Oh, found some interest in my tells?"
Vampko: "Damn..." He realized how, by regaining interest in Belial's story, he fell into a trap anew...
A happy ending, or a flawlessly calculated evil ploy? What secrets are hidden in Pringles's wish!?
Information Leak Belial used Status Support Belial used Mamudo Shadow Shizuka used Sexy Gaze Shadow Shizuka used Multi Physical
Okay...did or did not the critical hit happen? Cause quite honestly if you're going to say that a 'critical hit' can miss that is just dumb. I realize it could just be the wording that's not making sense though. That's why I'm asking for clarity here.
vampko wrote:Okay...did or did not the critical hit happen? Cause quite honestly if you're going to say that a 'critical hit' can miss that is just dumb. I realize it could just be the wording that's not making sense though. That's why I'm asking for clarity here.
Don't forget that Deathbound attacks more than one target at once. Different results for different targets. And yes, critical hit can't miss because I wouldn't bother checking whatever the attack is critical if it gonna miss anyways
vampko wrote:Okay...did or did not the critical hit happen? Cause quite honestly if you're going to say that a 'critical hit' can miss that is just dumb. I realize it could just be the wording that's not making sense though. That's why I'm asking for clarity here.
Don't forget that Deathbound attacks more than one target at once. Different results for different targets. And yes, critical hit can't miss because I wouldn't bother checking whatever the attack is critical if it gonna miss anyways
"SE... DUCE..." Shizuka was brought to his knees, unable to act any further.
Vampko: "Shiz, nya..." He looked at the wounded Shizuka with eyes filled with pain. Even if a shadow, Shizuka was a good friend of his. He smiled as he recalled that it was initially Shizuka who helped him convince others to check the "computers room rumor". Even if ultimately this ended up backfiring, Vampko felt warm sensation by recalling this event.
"I AM sorry for TROUBLE" Vampko: "Huh...?" Pieces of Shizuka's words sounded... normal.
"Being around so many HOT guys, while forcing myself to NO ACT was a bit HARD. Eventually, it ALL pilled up INSIDE ME and... drew me MAD" His voice was constantly switching between his regular human one, and that of an insane shadow. The shadow began to dissolve from his body. But not without his own flesh as well. It was as Belial said. For those who lost to their inner shadow - death is the sole salvation.
"I HOPE Pringles will FORGIVE me for NOT listening to him... After all, he's my FAVORITE." He forced a final smile, despite having awfully hard time doing so, and closed his eyes. Death. That was the sole thing left for him.
"...!" Hostile sensation approached him. Before even having a chance to turn around-
-he was slashed to pieces. His Data, formed as a red ball of energy, was devoured by the attacker.
Shizuka [Shadow Mob] was devoured in the Finale
Greg: "Oh, yeah! I feel power!"
Vampko: "......." This... is cruel. But odd enough, I can't get angery about it. Demons... live by different rules than humans. A devour or be devoured world. Even more sad than 'survival of the fittest' of wild animals... He just stood there and watched Greg examining his recovery. A part of him wanted to punch Greg. Another part just accepted what took place for what it is: A natural event in a battle between demons.
"Quite open minded you have become, haven't you? Before, you'd go mad if you saw such a scene in front of your very eyes." Vampko: "If there's something humans... and animals can do well - is adapting. At some point, we must accept things. Clinging to denial bears no fruits, nya." "Well said. It seems like you have matured a bit ."
"Let us warp this up then. I believe you have shown me the utmost of your worth. Let us test whatever that is enough to take me down." Vampko: "Bring it on. I don't afraid of anything anymore, nya"
"Then let the end begin!" A powerful wave of energy was shot in all direction. So mighty and threatening, that even Greg experienced a shiver.
The area now looked darker and more bloody than ever before.
Data was emitting from Belial's very body. He crossed the boundary between matter and spirit. He was now standing on the edge of both. A physical matter whose capabilities are on par with that of a pure spirit.
Reina: "Can we really do it...?" Greg: "We can! I think..." Nemu: "I'm uncertain whatever odds are in our favor." Despair was eating them up. Demons or not, the enemy in front of the indeed crossed any line they imagined exists. His will power was beyond anything they have ever seen.
However...
Vampko: "Don't be afraid guys. We can beat that guy, nya. Just believe in it - and it'll happen, nya." The trio just looked at his serious expression and courage refilled them.
Vampko:Stop it! He commanded his own shivering hand.
Vampko:As the leader, I can't express hesitation. Not after coming so far...! The shivering halted.
Vampko: "Let us end this, Belial!!!"
Final form! Last stand!
Information Leak Belial used Eternal Despair [UNIQUE. Buffed own Statuses to MAX. Debuffed Statuses to MIN.] Belial used Data Surge [UNIQUE. Transformed into stronger form. Recovered full SP. Won't attack resistances.] Shadow Shizuka failed to act
Received 5 Poison dmg. Paid 5 SP for Deathtouch. Recovered 15 HP. Paid 5 SP for Deathtouch. Recovered 3 HP. Recovered 30 HP. All Statuses were debuffed to MIN.
"Before this ends..." He suddenly spoke again in the middle of their battle. His tone, to which Vampko already got used by now, implied he was about to share another piece of his knowledge.
"Let me answer your question, which will likely put all pieces together for you." Vampko:Oh, FINALLY
"Very eager to hear the answer, aren't you? Then let us make a bet." Vampko: "Nya...?" He didn't like the sound of it.
"Answer your question yourself. Answer correctly, and I'll allow you to go all out at me without lifting a finger. Fail, and you'll be forced to do the same." Vampko: "What!? But if I asked, it means I don't get it, nya!" "Review all I have told you. All the facts you need are there. I'll even be generous and give you three attempts" Vampko: "I have no reason to-" Suddenly, the air pressure felt heavy. It bounded Vampko and didn't allow him to act freely.
"The Data around here is greatly influenced by my own. Even if by little bit, I can alter the rules of nature. You have no privilege of refusing." Vampko: "Damn, nya..." He was forced into Belial's game, just as he was forced to any his previous ones.
Why did Belial suggest Pringles that wish? What was his real intention? Can Vampko answer that?
Finale Minigame According to Belial, it was HE who suggested Pringles to go back in time. Said solution looked like the prefect one at the time, yet Belial implies there's more to it than meets the eye.
Question:Why did Belial suggest Pringles to go back in time?
Three attempts. Short answers, long answers. Your call. Note:All answers need to be submitted THIS phase.
Prize: Belial skips a turn. Penalty: Vampko's team skips a turn.
Note:Actions need to be submitted normally this phase as well. If get penalty, actions simply won't be executed.
Information Leak Belial used Dark Sword Belial used Elemental Magic Belial used Single Physical Belial used Hunt Physical
All Statuses retuned to normal. Paid 1 HP for Attack. Scored Critical hit! Hit resistance. Inflicted with Fear! Received 15 Phys dmg. Received 18 Phys dmg.
FINALE VII begins now and ends on 6/11 17:00 GMT!!!
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"Boredom... Ha, hahaha. Interesting guesses you make."
He couldn't hold laughing. The answer entertained him. A lot.
"Hosting countless battle royals... Overseeing countless deaths... Granting countless wishes. Yes, it does get old at some point, even for me. Combine that with my objection to the whole setup in the first place, plus my desire to get revenge - and voila!" He then stopped, after realizing his speech might be giving away too many hints.
"A simple yet fairly accurate answer. It, however, sees the bigger picture and misses the more specific conclusion I'd like you to reach. As a reward to entertaining me, I'll close an eye on this attempt. Three attempts left. Go!"
