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[Not long after the end of the battle against Quintus, Seta contacts the members of Project Unification through a video message. From her expression, it is clear that something urgent has come up.]
Good day.
I apologize for having to make this request in times like these...I am aware of the threat that The Lady poses, and it is not one that I take lightly...
Today, I will require the assistance of a few of our fighters to deal with an immediate problem in the Kijin World.
The time flow between our worlds has stabilized for the moment. The sooner we solve this issue, the sooner we may return and continue our battle here.
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1. [For those who agreed to follow, the only, and heavily guarded entrance to the Kijin World is now located at the old Gloster Foundation HQ.
The Gate is easily large enough for mecha to go through, and beyond it lies the strange realm of the Kijin - looking much like it did before with endless floating platforms and pieces of broken structures suspended in mid air by an unseen force.
However, there is a different feeling in its atmosphere: it seems less chaotic and more calm. Another easily noticeable change is the presence of an enormous floating city that appears to be built using the many broken pieces from the surroundings. This is your destination for now.
Upon arrival, you are greeted by the cheers of a mostly white-silver haired crowd. There are no hostile or questioning stares from these Kijin, only looks of admiration as you are paraded down the streets. This is a celebration for the arrival of heroes.
At the end of a long main road that leads to a grand plaza is a magnificent white citadel. And at its entrance: three figures, dressed in dark blue and gold, await. They immediately kneel as the Project Unification members arrive, along with their Empress.]
Welcome back, Your Majesty.
And welcome, heroes of Unity Group! It is an honor to meet you all in person.
...I wish it was under better circumstances. But we're glad to have you here with us.
Cebrail, Kalash, Memno. It is good to see that you are all well.
[As Seta addresses them, the three look somewhat nervous.]
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2. [After a small tour to get used to the environment, it's time to get down to business. The throne room comes equipped with a magical projector device that displays a hologram of a large building, covered from top to bottom in a blood-red glow.
It is Memno who speaks first.]
...And this is our problem. We call it The Tower, and it's been here for a very long time. Even before the time of the last Emperor.
Lately, it's been spitting out hostile beings that started to attack Kijin in the surroundings. Their numbers are growing, and we're spread too thin to contain it for much longer.
[Cebrail, who is now wearing a pair of glasses, adjusts them.]
From bits of information I have been able to gather from the elders in that region, The Tower's original purpose was to serve as the final test of the one who is to become the next ruler of the Kijin. The would be ruler ascends with his closest allies. Reaching the top means success, and the right to rule is theirs.
Unfortunately, Invicta ruled our realm for so long, that any knowledge of what lies within has been lost. Her Majesty is not one to take unnecessary risks, either, so we have avoided contact with the structure until now...
Hehe, we could have just let Vallar try to climb it alone to clear the way for us like he wanted to. If he came back from it, we'd know its safe!
Vallar is indeed our hardest hitter. Amusing as it is, I doubt he could do it alone, and at the same time, we are at a disadvantage without him, seeing as he is crucial in all of our strategies. Perhaps, as younger Kijin, we simply aren't ready for this challenge...
Regardless, I propose that we climb the Tower as soon as possible to alleviate the problem and prevent casualties. With Earth's mightiest warriors here, we will be able to do it for certain.
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[Despite the fact that her friends are taking all this quite well, Seta still looks rather worried.]
Good day.
I apologize for having to make this request in times like these...I am aware of the threat that The Lady poses, and it is not one that I take lightly...
Today, I will require the assistance of a few of our fighters to deal with an immediate problem in the Kijin World.
The time flow between our worlds has stabilized for the moment. The sooner we solve this issue, the sooner we may return and continue our battle here.
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1. [For those who agreed to follow, the only, and heavily guarded entrance to the Kijin World is now located at the old Gloster Foundation HQ.
The Gate is easily large enough for mecha to go through, and beyond it lies the strange realm of the Kijin - looking much like it did before with endless floating platforms and pieces of broken structures suspended in mid air by an unseen force.
However, there is a different feeling in its atmosphere: it seems less chaotic and more calm. Another easily noticeable change is the presence of an enormous floating city that appears to be built using the many broken pieces from the surroundings. This is your destination for now.
Upon arrival, you are greeted by the cheers of a mostly white-silver haired crowd. There are no hostile or questioning stares from these Kijin, only looks of admiration as you are paraded down the streets. This is a celebration for the arrival of heroes.
At the end of a long main road that leads to a grand plaza is a magnificent white citadel. And at its entrance: three figures, dressed in dark blue and gold, await. They immediately kneel as the Project Unification members arrive, along with their Empress.]
Welcome back, Your Majesty.
And welcome, heroes of Unity Group! It is an honor to meet you all in person.
...I wish it was under better circumstances. But we're glad to have you here with us.
Cebrail, Kalash, Memno. It is good to see that you are all well.
[As Seta addresses them, the three look somewhat nervous.]
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2. [After a small tour to get used to the environment, it's time to get down to business. The throne room comes equipped with a magical projector device that displays a hologram of a large building, covered from top to bottom in a blood-red glow.
It is Memno who speaks first.]
...And this is our problem. We call it The Tower, and it's been here for a very long time. Even before the time of the last Emperor.
Lately, it's been spitting out hostile beings that started to attack Kijin in the surroundings. Their numbers are growing, and we're spread too thin to contain it for much longer.
[Cebrail, who is now wearing a pair of glasses, adjusts them.]
From bits of information I have been able to gather from the elders in that region, The Tower's original purpose was to serve as the final test of the one who is to become the next ruler of the Kijin. The would be ruler ascends with his closest allies. Reaching the top means success, and the right to rule is theirs.
Unfortunately, Invicta ruled our realm for so long, that any knowledge of what lies within has been lost. Her Majesty is not one to take unnecessary risks, either, so we have avoided contact with the structure until now...
Hehe, we could have just let Vallar try to climb it alone to clear the way for us like he wanted to. If he came back from it, we'd know its safe!
Vallar is indeed our hardest hitter. Amusing as it is, I doubt he could do it alone, and at the same time, we are at a disadvantage without him, seeing as he is crucial in all of our strategies. Perhaps, as younger Kijin, we simply aren't ready for this challenge...
Regardless, I propose that we climb the Tower as soon as possible to alleviate the problem and prevent casualties. With Earth's mightiest warriors here, we will be able to do it for certain.
...
[Despite the fact that her friends are taking all this quite well, Seta still looks rather worried.]
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[Of course Astara came along given her own position but she still felt like an outsider looking in upon seeing the extravagance given to Seta's return to the Kijin realm.
She was lucky if she got a meal and didn't get lectured by Circe when she returned to the Gloster Foundation.]
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Come to think of it...I did mention that a celebration like this is unnecessary, and might make everyone feel uncomfortable...
[As Seta looks over at her three Generals, they avert their eyes from her.]
About that...I shared it only with these two, as you commanded.
I didn't say a thing to anyone else...for sure.
You know I'm good at keeping secrets.
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Well...at least it lets us see the results of all the hard work you put in here.
It's much better than the first time we came here...
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No shit. A lot of us were unhappy with how Invicta basically left us to rot. But before Her Majesty came, we didn't think of coming together to stand up for what we believe.
Still, Invicta had many mighty supporters, and still does today. When he came back that day, however brief his return was, all of them rose together to attack your world. The rest of us didn't know what to do...
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Ah right...I suppose I should introduce myself...
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I think we already know. You're Sirius' daughter, Astara, right?
Someone wouldn't stop talking about you.
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I see...
Well, still I should thank you all for taking care of Seta after...
[Another pause.]
Invicta's defeat.
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If it means anything I've asked someone to look for Vallar but given the situation I don't think we can count on anything coming forth from that.
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[Memno shakes her head.]
No, we can't. I've known Vallar since he was young, and he's more prone to getting lost than the rest of us. That part of him is almost legendary.
It actually worried me when he won the Great Battle and earned the right to visit Earth...
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Let's focus on the task at hand then...
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Yes.
With you and the other heroes of Earth here, we can split up to deal with the resistance we face. Simply looking at it from afar, the Tower's base is already surrounded by a horde of these hostile beings...these Tower Guardians.
The three of us and some of our warriors will serve as a distraction. We will create an opening for your group and Her Majesty to enter and ascend the Tower.
And that's as far as any actual planning can go, since we don't know what's inside.
I'd tell you not to take too long, but you're the Berserker's daughter. So I'm sure things will go just fine.
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Maybe. But we're also used to odds like these. It was just the five of us against the world when we started.
It is as Kalash said; you will have to excuse us. Having reinforcements for once is indeed something new.
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[Izuru gazes around curiously, until Seta addresses the Kijin and he noticed them.]
Ah, hello.
[Red Five waves.]
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Hero Izuru and Red Five. Yes, this is not the Kijin Realm you remember, but one reshaped by those who wished for change.
You can come down now. It must be stuffy in there, right? Don't worry, the city limits have been adjusted to accommodate humans.
Besides, I want to see the hero that charmed Her Majesty in person.
Me too. He has to look really good...
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[Red Five slouches down and its cockpit hatch opens.]
Okay. Here I am.
[Izuru waves awkwardly as he steps down from the AHSMB.]
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Hmm...
That's...well...no offense...
Ehe. Yeah...not what I expected...
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It's not nice to judge people only by first impression, you know.
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I'm sorry, it's just that we expected someone more...suave...I suppose.
'A knight-like figure'...that's how Her Majesty always described you.
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You see...
I can't be all knight-like all the time. It tires you out, you know?
Better save it for when it really matters...
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[Kei looked over it all, trying not to push too much forward or call too much attention to herself. She bows politely as she sees the gathered Kijin dignitaries.]
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Indeed. It was the only one until recently. We have another coming up not far from here.
Welcome, Miss Kugimiya. How do you like it so far?
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There's much more inside. We can have a look in a bit.
And as one of our heroes, please make yourself at home... I know we didn't invite you for enjoyment, but it's better to be relaxed while you're here.
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If this is a relic from the age of strength, then nothing good lies within.
...So you're saying we should try to destroy it from the outside?
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Oh. That makes sense.
It is very likely, Kei...no, I would say it is for certain.
And I know that the only way to end this is to go through with it. Even so...
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From what we have seen, they appear to be some form of security system for the Tower. We have dubbed these Sentinels, or Tower Guardians.
Some may look like Kijin, but they are more similar to our Craft...only without the pilots.
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Don't take it the wrong way, but I didn't know the Kijin have a tech level to create things like that.