A day after the battle at Leanbox...
Riku (Kingdom Hearts II)
Flashback...
Karisima looked at her defeated opponent, which was the Great Demon Fist, Goldion as she let out a sigh of relief. "Looks like I managed to win." She said.
"But I couldn't even a hit..." Killidia, who was on the ground injured, grunted. "What's going on!?"
Goldion stood up and looked at Killidia. "If I may, your fists are unrefined! Remember, you cannot defeat me with a fist that only seeks to overpower its enemy!" Goldion said.
Killidia growled at him. "Shut up! I can do more than this... Don't move... I'll knock that confident look right off your face!"
"Don't bother bluffing. I've foreseen all your moves. I acknowledge your courage, but I doubt you even have the strength to stand."
"Not yet...! I haven't lost yet!" Killidia exclaimed. as he stood up, glaring at Goldion. "I am Killidia from Cryo Blood! I'm one of the two strongest Overlords!" Killidia ran up and attacked, but Goldion punched him away as he grunted in pain, but he was still standing.
"Killidia!" Karisima exclaimed.
"Ah...! I see you withstood it. I thought you were just some reckless kid, but you've got guts." Goldion said impressed. "Killidia, was it? It's true that you have great potential. Extraordinary potential, actually." He admitted. "But, unlike Karisima, you're not using your power correctly. That is why you lost to me, and why she won."
"I haven't lost yet..." Killidia grunted.
"Do you want to defeat me? Do you want to become stronger?"
"Of course I do. I want the strength to nail my fist into your face."
"Alright, then come with me. And then, you shall...master the technique that defeated you." Goldion offered.
Killidia wasn't pleased with Goldion's offer. "Wh-What did you say...!? Are you a fool!? Don't toy with me!" He exclaimed as he ran up to attack Goldion, but suddenly collapsed in front of him.
"Killidia, you overdid it." Karisima sighed as Goldion picked him up and then looked at her.
"You're Killidia's partner, right?" He asked, Karisima nodding in response. "Then I shall allow you to come with me."
"Very well." Karisima accepted as she followed Goldion to his home.
End BGM
At Goldion's home...
Lieze Love (Instrumental) (Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance)
"Void, Lieze, I'm back." Goldion called as he and Karisima entered his home.
"Welcome back, Father. You have been gone for quite a while, so I was starting to worry." Lieze said.
"That's why I told you I'd go instead. You were probably just trying to convert another enemy or something." Void said. "You're too soft, Pops. If I were you, I'd take 'em all out with one hit."
"Your talking big as always, I see. It'd be nice if you could master the Ultimate Demon Technique, Final Skill like that." Goldion said.
"...Tch, giving me another lecture? I'm tired of hearing all that heart nonsense."
Lieze noticed something. "Hm? Father, why do look so injured?" She asked worriedly.
"And who is she?" Void asked, pointing at Karisima.
"Hello." Karisima waved. "You two must be Void and Lieze."
"Void, Lieze, this is Divine Overlord Karisima." Goldion introduced. "And I wouldn't underestimate her Void. After all, she managed to defeat me."
Void and Lieze just stared at Karisima in shock. "Y-You defeated Pops?" Void asked.
Karisima nodded. "Yeah. Although, I admit he is a really strong Overlord."
Void smirked. "Impressive. I hardly know anyone who could take down Pops."
Lieze noticed something else. "Hm? Father, that person behind you..."
"Oh, right. Lieze, please take care of him." Goldion said.
"Wai...t... I...can still..." Killidia weakly said as he tried to stand up, but failed.
Lieze's eyes widened. "Oh, my! Look at his injuries!" She exclaimed. "Father! You went too far again!"
"Where did you pick up this piece of garbage?" Void asked.
"His name is Killidia. I've decided to teach him the Ultimate Demon Technique." Goldion said. "Void, he will soon become your apprentice brother. Look after him."
"What!? You're gonna teach him the Ultimate Demon Technique? Have you gone mad, Pops?"
"I have made my decision. Plus, it'll be great training for you, too."
"This is stupid. Don't tell me it'll train my heart. I won't accept this!" Void exclaimed.
"Void! That's enough." Lieze said.
"...Stay outta this, Sis. I'm the one who's gonna inherit the Ultimate Demon Technique." Void said as he turned to leave, but stopped and turned to Karisima. "Oh, and you, Karisima. Someday, let's battle." He challenged.
"I look forward to it." Karisima said as Void left.
"You too, Father. You can't make such important decisions by yourself. Void's anger is understandable." Lieze lectured.
"I'm sorry, Lieze. But, this is what's best for him." Goldion said.
"Boys will be boys..." Lieze sighed. "But in that case, there is one problem for you to deal with, Father."
"Oh? And what is that?"
"Today's dinner. I only prepared a meal for three." Lieze explained.
Goldion put a hand on his chin in thought as Killidia moaned in pain and tried to move again, but failed again.
"H-Hey! Don't move!" Lieze exclaimed as she approached him. "Wait a second. I'll tend to your wounds." Lieze giggled. "If you're Father's apprentice, then that means we're family from now on!"
"Even though I'm not really his apprentice, should I start calling him 'Father'?" Karisima joked, the two girls giggling as they started tending Killidia's wounds.
End flashback...
End BGM
"Where is...?" Killia wondered as he regained consciousness and got up, only to see a familiar figure standing beside him. "Amura?"
"Oh, is that what you're gonna refer to me as from now on, Killidia?" Karisima smirked.
"Killidia... But, the only person who calls me that is..." Killia's eyes widened as he stood up and turned to his past companion. "Karisima!?"
Kairi (Kingdom Hearts II)
"It's been a while." Karisima smiled.
Killia stared at Karisima for a second. "It really is you... I never thought I would see you again."
"Funny, I thought you would've figured me out the more of my power I used." Karisima smirked.
"I had a feeling it was you, but I couldn't quite confirm it." Killia scratched his head in embarrassment. "But what about everyone else? What happened?"
"Everyone's fine. They are currently training in the Item World. Although, Neptune went to try out that new Chara World, and Shiria is right here, along with a certain black angel we both know." Karisima told him before motioning to Shiria and Angela.
"Long time no see, Killia." Angela smiled.
Killia looked at Angela in shock. "Angela? You're here?"
Angela nodded. "Yep. Lady Vert and I joined the rebel army after they helped us fight back three Demon Generals yesterday."
Killia was shocked by hearing how everyone defeated three Demon Generals at Leanbox before giving Angela a smirk. "Oh. So you're the General of Leanbox?"
"How did you figure that out?"
"Lucky guess?" Killia chuckled, the girls chuckling with him as he turned to Shiria. "So, what else happened while I was out?"
"Well, Karisima beat down Void Dark at the beginning of last chapter." Shiria explained.
"Somehow, I'm not surprised." Killia smirked.
"And Zeroken mastered the Final Skill."
This surprised Killia greatly. "He did?" He asked, Shiria nodding in response as he gave a smile. "Hmph. I knew he could do it."
"Anyway Killia, there is something I want to ask you?" Karisima told him.
"What is it?"
"Come with me to Blood Parch, okay?" Karisima asked, Killia nodding as the two left for Blood Parch while Shiria and Angela smirked, knowing what she would ask him.
End BGM
In Blood Parch...
Death License (Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance)
Killia and Karisima were standing on an open plain in Blood Parch. "Alright. What is it that you wanna ask me?" Killia asked.
"You know your evil impulse, right? Tyrant Killidia?" Karisima asked.
Killia nodded. "Yeah, why?"
Karisima smirked as she took out her spear. "I want you to fight me as Tyrant Overlord Killidia once more."
Killia looked at her for a few seconds before nodding in understanding as the Other Killia appeared beside him. "What is going on? Why are only you and Amura here?" The Other Killia asked?
"Amura... My suspicions about her were true. She is Divine Overlord Karisima." Killia told him.
The Other Killia's eyes widened. "Then unleash me! I want to be able to fight her once again!"
"I was already thinking that. Karisima asked to fight you anyways. Be prepared."
"I'm always prepared." The Other Killia smirked before he disappeared, and then Killia let out a yell as a powerful dark aura erupted from him, transforming him into Tyrant Overlord Killidia. "It's been a while, Karisima." Killidia smirked.
Karisima smirked back. "How long has it been since we fought each other like this?" She asked.
"Far too long to me. Which is why it pleases me to fight you once again." Killidia said. "You better get serious."
"I was gonna say the same thing to you." Karisima said as the two went into battle position.
Stepping Hard Beat (Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance)
Killidia quickly ran up to Karisima and punched her, but she put up a barrier to block the attack and countered by slashing him, but he quickly dodged back, and then Karisima fired a shockwave from her spear, knocking Killidia away as she flew towards him and slashed him, but he quickly went behind her and kicked her away, but she immediately recovered and used Light Pulse on him.
Killidia recovered and used Hellfire Shot as Karisima created six spears around her and fired light beams from them, the projectiles colliding and causing a huge explosion, and then Karisima flung one of the spears through the explosion, hitting Killidia dead center, and then using the remaining spears to fire a huge laser, but Killidia narrowly managed to avoid it and landed on the ground, but was suddenly trapped by Karisima's Radiant Prison as she snapped her fingers, damaging Killidia quite a lot.
Killidia grunted in pain as he got up and unleashed a barrage of punches at Karisima, but he noticed he was in Revenge Mode as his attacks did no damage to her, Karisima smirking as she used Shining Starstorm, dealing greater damage thanks to her Justice Evility. I can't beat her while I'm in Revenge Mode. Killidia thought, before forcing himself out of Revenge Mode and using Exploding Tiger on Karisima, but she recovered and went into Revenge Mode and activated Judgement Light, halving Killidia's defenses and then ended the fight with Overlord's Judgement.
End BGM
Karisima walked up to the defeated Killidia and offered her hand. "It looks like it my win." She smiled.
Killidia chuckled. "I guess so." He said and grabbed her hand as Karisima helped him up. "It felt great to finally loosen up."
"I hope you had your fun." Karisima giggled.
"Yeah, I did. See ya." Killidia said before turning back to Killia. "Well, that reminded me of all the other fights we had in the past."
"Sure did." Karisima smiled. "Now let's head back. The others should've returned by now." She said, Killia nodding as the two head back.
Episode 10 - The New Power
Back at the pocket Netherworld...
Moving On (Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance)
Killia and Karisima returned and saw the others talking with each other as everyone turned to them. "Sir Killia! ...I'm glad you're okay." Seraphina smiled as she ran up and hugged him, before realizing what she was doing and letting go, blushing deeply. "I-I mean, I'm relieved because I won't be losing my top servant." She lied.
"No one said anything." Lea said, hearing the other girls giggling.
"Hey Killia, Amura! Why didn't you tell Red Magnus that you two were gonna battle?" Red Magnus asked. "He would've super loved to join."
"Probably because it was meant to be a duel between Killia and Karisima alone. You know, for old times sake." Neptune told him.
Histoire nodded. "Neptune's right. Plus, it was a battle between the two strongest Overlords." She pointed out. "You wouldn't have stood much of a chance anyways. And may I remind you once again of your missing power?"
"Glad to know you have a lot of confidence in Red Magnus, Li'l Histy." Red Magnus muttered.
"She does have a point though. Anyways, Killia...how are you feeling?" Christo asked.
"I'm alright. Karisima and I always fought like this in the past." Killia said, before sitting down as he started eating, everyone replying with the usual sweatdrop.
"Does he always eat like this?" Angela asked Shiria.
"He became somewhat of a black hole since we last met him and Karisima." Shiria replied.
End BGM
Meanwhile...
Villain of a Sort (Kingdom Hearts II)
Void Dark was standing at his throne, his aura surging around him as the 87th Secretary and an unconscious Dark Knight was with him. "Lord Void Dark, it pleases me to see you fully recovered, pu." The 87th Secretary said.
"Well, at least you captured the Overlord with the Overload skill I am looking for." Void Dark smirked.
"Indeed, pu. How does it feel to have finally gained the Overload skill, Devouring Kris?" The 87th Secretary asked.
Void Dark's aura faded. "Not bad... Now, let's test this new skill to see if it meets my expectations."
The 87th Secretary nodded. "Alright, I'll find a demon-"
"We don't have time for that." Void Dark said as he created a magical spear.
"Lord Void Dark...?" The 87th Secretary asked, backing up in fear before trying to run away, but Void Dark threw the magical spear and impaled him. "H-Help...me...pu..." Those were the last words the 87th Secretary spoke before he turned into space dust Void Dark absorbed his energy.
Void Dark chuckled. "This is it. This is the skill I've been searching for." He said, before disappearing and reappearing at the top of the castle as he snapped his fingers and created multiple magical spears. "Go!" Void Dark exclaimed as he launched the magical spears in different directions.
End BGM
Back with the heroes...
Laughter and Merriment (Kingdom Hearts II)
"Alright! Red Magnus is all ready to go! He can't wait to get super rowdy!" Red Magnus smirked.
"By the way, Sir Killia, what are you eating this time?" Seraphina asked.
"Netherworld pork with a tropical ghost wax gourd stewed in a special roux for 120 hours. I call it Special Netherworld Curry Stew." Killia smiled. "I mixed a butter-based roux with 64 spices into the Zombie broth. It's great for when you're tired."
"Oh, my! That is a lot of spices!" Vert exclaimed wide eyed.
"Did the stewed for 120 hours not faze you?" Noire sweatdropped.
"People do say that you can't fight on an empty stomach, but I'm surprised that you can eat after battling Karisima Sis." Zeroken sweatdropped. "Plus, Zombie broth...? Well, even so, my bro's food is always delicious." He said.
"It sure looks really delicious." Yuyuko said, drooling as Yukari giggled behind her fan at her ghost friend.
"He uses very interesting ingredients in his cooking, which makes it so delicious." Karisima smiled. "Plus the way he handles them is amazing."
"Usalia, you should eat some, too." Killia offered. "I held back on the spiciness."
"Thank you very much. I'll gladly have some, plip." Usalia smiled as she happily ate some of the curry.
"Killia, I want to ask you something." Reimu said, catching Killia's attention. "Something that Void Dark said sounded disturbing. He said that he had taken your Overload skill, Alma Ice Sculpture..." She explained. "And Void Dark knew who you were, and Karisima when she unleashed her true power and revealed her true identity... Care to explain what's going on?"
Killia looked at Karisima, who gave him a nod as he nodded in response and stood up and turned to everyone else when he finished eating. "I've never told anyone this before, but since Karisima is here, we can tell you guys." Killia said. "Void Dark and I were taught the Ultimate Demon Technique together."
Another Side, Another Story (Kingdom Hearts II)
Everyone but Karisima's eyes widened. "A-Are you serious? Then...is Void Dark also one of Goldion's apprentices?" Sora asked.
"Void is more than that. He is Goldion's actual son." Karisima said.
"WHAT!? ARE YOU SAYING VOID DARK BRAINWASHED HIS OWN FATHER AND TURNED HIM INTO A DEMON GENERAL!?" RED yelled.
Killia and Karisima nodded. "That's right. But that's nothing new. It's just part of his nature." Killia said. "My Overload skill, Alma Ice Sculpture, was stolen. He took everything away from me."
"H-He stole your Overload skill!? No way... Is that even possible!?" Noire asked.
"The Overload skill, Brigante Eclipse... It's the ability to take an opponent's Overload skill and make it your own." Karisima explained.
"That's the absolute worst ability. It seems fitting for Void Dark..." Remilia said, shuddering at the thought of her Overload being stolen.
"By the way, what kind of ability did Alma Ice Sculpture have, Sir Killia?" Seraphina asked. "Nullifying other Overload skill perhaps..."
"Hey now, Seraphina Sis...and everyone else, for that matter. Don't you think you're all asking too many questions?" Zeroken asked.
"I have a right to know everything about Sir Killia." Seraphina said. "If you are going to interfere, then I shall force you to become my servant, using my Overload skill..."
"Should I point that Sora had taught Zeroken Reflect magic?" Majorita asked.
"...Nevermind!" Seraphina quickly exclaimed as Sora let out a chuckle.
"It's okay, Zeroken. We'll be facing him in the future, so I should let you all know about the Alma Ice Scuplture." Killia said. "It can instantly freeze time around the target."
Sakuya's eyes widened. "Does that mean it stops the flow of time for the opponent? An ability like that exists...? That's far more powerful!" She exclaimed.
"Although Void Dark didn't use it like that in his battle against Karisima, only to freeze one of her attacks." Flandre said before smirking. "Not that it really matters though."
"That's because stopping time around a living organism would continuously require an enormous amount of energy." Killia explained. "It's not a combat-friendly ability. In fact, it actually isn't well suited for combat at all."
"I see." Christo said, understanding what he heard so far.
"Um, Karisima, you said Void Dark's Overload skill lets him take other Overloads, right?" Plutia asked.
Karisima nodded. "Yeah. Why?"
"The Histoire from our Planeptune contacted Ploot, saying that Void Dark had captured an Overlord with the Overload skill, Devouring Kris." Peashy explained.
Karisima's eyes widened. "Devouring Kris...!"
"Is something wrong?" Histoire asked.
"Yes. The Overload skill, Devouring Kris, is an ability that can absorb energy." Karisima explained as everyone's eyes widened. "With Alma Ice Sculpture and Devouring Kris... If Void uses both Overloads, he can stop time forever." She said worriedly.
"B-But that's like the ultimate Overload combo!" Xion exclaimed, getting really worried.
Red Magnus growled. "Red Magnus is super at the corner of Piss Me Off Boulevard and Envious Drive!" He exclaimed.
"If that's true, then no one will be able to defeat the Demon Emperor, plip..." Usalia said.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that, Usa." Neptune said. "Remember, one of Karisima's Unique Evilities, Purity, prevents her from suffering from negative stat changes or status ailments." She explained. "That includes effects from Overload skills, like Ice Sculpture."
"That is true, but it's you guys I'm mostly worried about." Karisima said, but then there was a great shake that knocked mostly everyone off balance.
Oh No! (Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky)
"WHOA!" Zeroken yelled.
"Wh-What now!? This rumbling is like the snoring of a titan!" Seraphina exclaimed.
"I-IT'S AN EMERGENCY, DOOD!" A Prinny yelled in panic as he ran to the group.
"I had a feeling something really bad happened." Reimu said worriedly. "What's wrong?"
"Giant magical spears are raining down on Netherworlds, one after another, dood!" The Prinny reported.
"Magical Spears?"
"Yeah! And I heard that the Netherworlds that were hit by them are losing magical power really fast, dood!"
"K-Killia! Karisima!" Majorita called.
"Killia! Karisima! What are we gonna do!?" Peashy asked.
"So he has already started... We can't just let this slide." Killia said.
"Hey Killia, are you saying that we have to postpone taking our fight straight to Void Dark?" Red Magnus asked.
"Netherworlds that lose their magical power end up as space dust, and so do the demons who live there..." Karisima explained. "I don't want that to happen, and neither does Killia."
"But that won't be a problem once we layeth the cracketh down on Void Dark."
"Are you okay with taking that risk?" Histoire asked. "It appears that one of the spears hit a Netherworld that you are very familiar with."
"Huh? What are you talking about? Stop beating around the bush and tell Red Magnus straight up."
"Using my Clairvoyance, I have confirmed that the Netherworld that is currently the most in danger is the very one you rule..." Christo said. "Scorching Flame."
Red Magnus' eyes widened when he heard that his Netherworld was in danger and immediately rushed through the portal.
"Well that changed his mind quick." Lea said.
"I would rush out too if my Netherworld's energy was being absorbed." Neptune said as everyone left after Red Magnus.
End BGM
In Scorching Flame...
Ignis (Pokémon Conquest)
Everyone caught up with Red Magnus and looked at the remains of his Netherworld. "So this is Scorching Flame... Looks like it's been wrecked pretty bad." Zeroken said sadly.
"Man, my big sister went to town on this place." Majorita sweatdropped.
"It looks terrible, plip... I can't even tell what it used to look like." Usalia said sadly.
"I'm not one to talk about taking naps, but while all this destruction was happening?" Neptune questioned.
"Sh-Shut your mouths! Let's just find that magical spear and destroy it!" Red Magnus exclaimed.
Killia nodded. "Yeah. That's what I intend to do, but..." He pointed to a group of approaching Lost Soldiers. "Doesn't look like it's gonna be easy."
"The Lost are here! Come on, let me at 'em!" Peashy exclaimed eagerly.
I was wondering who was out here. So it's you Red Magnus. It's been a while." A voice said.
"Red Magnus, do you have friends among the Lost?" Plutia asked.
Red Magnus recognized the voice. "N-No... It can't be...?" He began to wonder, and then a Monk familiar to him appeared.
Laughter and Merriment
"It is I, Panchos." Panchos introduced.
Red Magnus' eyes widened. "P-Panchos!?"
Panchos smirked. "Come on, don't tell me you forgot all of us who've worked so hard for this Netherworld..."
"That means..." Histoire said.
Majorita's eyes widened. "Are the Lost Soldiers that are here Red Magnus' underlings that he thought were dead?" She wondered.
"My, is that so? No wonder they look all filthy and sweaty..." Seraphina said in disgust.
"Y-You guys! You're alive!?" Red Magnus asked, before smiling. "Dammit! If you guys were alive, why didn't you all come straight to me?"
Panchos laughed. "You're pretty optimistic, Red Magnus." Panchos smirked as four Wrestlers surrounded Red Magnus, confusing him. "...Kill him." Panchos ordered.
Face it! (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories)
Suddenly, the four Wrestlers started attacking Red Magnus. "WHOA!" Red Magnus yelled.
"Red Magnus!" Majorita exclaimed as she used Rising Wave to knock the Wrestlers back to Panchos.
"H-Hey! Whaddaya think you guys are doing!?" Red Magnus exclaimed.
"Don't you get it? We're part of the Lost now. No one here works for you anymore." Panchos said. "We're all members of the Lost Army, under orders to eliminate the rebels."
"Panchos, you... If this is all a joke, you're taking it too far." Red Magnus growled.
Panchos glared at Red Magnus. "This Netherworld was destroyed, but you haven't changed one bit. Well since it's you, we don't mind taking all of our hatred that built up over the years out on you." Panchos smirked. "We get to beat the crap out of you, plus we'll get a bonus. We really made the right decision by joining the Lost."
Red Magnus smirked. "Heh, you sure talk a big game for a janitor, Panchos. Let's see if you can back it up." He challenged.
"You're not the Overlord anymore." Panchos pointed out.
"JUST BRING IT! RED MAGNUS IS GONNA TAKE YOUR NEW GUMPTION... SHINE IT UP, TURN IT SIDEWAYS, AND STICK IT STRAIGHT UP YOUR CANDY ASS!" Red Magnus yelled in anger, and then Panchos disappeared as Red Magnus and his former underlings took out their weapons and went into battle position.
Seraphina sweatdropped. "How revolting. Couldn't you come up with anything more hygienic to say?" She asked.
"Like?" Usalia asked.
"Let's see..." Seraphina began thinking.
Kairi sweatdropped. "Umm...I don't think we have to discuss this right now."
"Red Magnus has completely lost it. He can't make any rational decisions. We gotta help him." Killia said as everyone else took out their weapons and went into battle position.
Force Your Way (Final Fantasy VIII)
Red Magnus immediately ran up and used El Diablo on two male Monks, taking them out, but he was unaware of a female Monk landing behind him as she prepared to use Blade Rush, but was sent flying by Majorita's Rising Wave, and the Riku used Dark Firaga to take out the female Monk.
Usalia looked around to find where the female Monk came from, before seeing a Wrestler throwing another Monk at Killia, who had took out a Warrior with Purgatory Palm as the female Monk slashed him, but Karisima appeared in front of him and created a barrier that repelled the attack, alerting Killia as he used Hellfire Shot to take out the female Monk, and then Usalia threw her pounder like how Sora uses Strike Raid at the Wrestler to knock him out.
A male Monk used Spear Gate on Neptune, but she avoided the attack and went into Revenge Mode. "Overload skill: Purple Maximum Drive!" Neptune exclaimed, a pillar of rainbow light surrounding her as she transformed into Next Purple.
"When did Purple Heart get a new look?" Killia asked.
Histoire giggled. "That's actually her Next Form, Next Purple. Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert awakened their true powers last chapter." She explained.
"Ah." Killia nodded in understanding as Next Purple used Dimension Slice to take out the male Monk as Peashy avoided a Wrestler's Phantom Blow and then countered with Full Power Hit to knock him out as Red Magnus was ready to finish them all off, but the former underlings disappeared.
Another Side, Another Story
"Tch...they escaped. That's the only thing they're good at." Zeroken said.
"You're one to talk." Seraphina smirked.
"Don't tease him, Sera. You can see how much Zeroken has changed since then." Next Purple told her before changing back to her human form.
"I suppose you're right."
"Weren't those guys Red Magnus' underlings?" RED asked.
"Y-Yeah..." Red Magnus nodded.
"I see... It's really sad to have to fight your underlings." RED said sympathetically.
"Th-That's nothing. Red Magnus had to knock his underlings around all the time in the past."
"Can you explain it to me then? What led them to act like this?" Christo asked.
Red Magnus huffed. "The supreme one doesn't know! They probably begged for their lives when the Lost destroyed this Netherworld." He said angrily. "It's a disgrace for a demon of Scorching Flame to act like that!"
"They looked like they held a lot of malice toward you... Do you have any idea why?" Killia asked.
"As Red Magnus said, he doesn't know! Why don't you ask them directly!?"
"He's a helpless musclehead. He doesn't know how to keep his servants in line. He's a failure of an Overlord." Seraphina said.
Red Magnus glared at Seraphina! "What did you say, Sera!? Red Magnus dares you to say it again!"
"My, are you going to pick a fight with me now?" Seraphina smirked.
"Stop it." Killia told Seraphina before turning to Red Magnus. "Anyway, Red Magnus, are you sure you can fight your former allies?" He asked.
Red Magnus nodded. "Of course. They aren't the supreme one's underlings anymore. So, he can super beat all their candy asses!"
"I see..."
"What's with that? What are you trying to say, Killia?" Red Magnus asked.
"Look, it's fine. If we just ignore them, they'll come to seek us out." Noire said. "We'll simply ask them then. They might not have a choice, either."
"Heh! Red Magnus...doesn't have anything to talk to those jabronies about!"
End BGM
Later...
Riku
Panchos appeared in front of the group. "You, Red Magnus! I was getting tired of waiting." Panchos said impatiently.
Red Magnus glared at Panchos. "Let Red Magnus ask you before he super...SUPER beats the crap outta you... Why did you join the Lost!?" He asked angrily. "Whenever Red Magnus asked you for anything, you super gladly helped out, so why...!?"
Panchos stared at Red Magnus. "Huh? Did you say 'super gladly'?" He facepalmed and let out a sigh. "Seriously, your eyes must be just for show. You don't see anything..."
"Wh-What did you say!?"
"We were tired of your selfishness from the bottoms of our hearts! You were selfish and didn't have any awareness as an Overlord! You used violence to crush all of our opinions, we were sick of it!"
"Y-You...! Who do you think you're talking to...!?" Red Magnus asked, threatening to hurt Panchos.
Panchos flinched in response. "S-See? There you go again! You always just raise your fist and threaten us!" Red Magnus grunted and lowered his fist. "I'm surprised you guys took this self-centered Overlord in as an ally. I'm so touched, it's gonna make me cry."
"You are completely right. You know exactly how I feel." Seraphina smiled, making Red Magnus feel bad.
"...Um, Sera, isn't this the part where your supposed to lie and take your ally's side?" Plutia asked.
"Red Magnus isn't that type of demon! Don't you dare look down on him, plip!" Usalia exclaimed.
"Yeah. Just like that." Plutia smiled.
"Li'l Usa...? You're taking my side?" Red Magnus asked.
"I see, so the reason they joined the Lost was because of the malicious feelings they developed thanks to Red Magnus' selfishness." Karisima said.
An anime tic mark appeared on Panchos' feelings as he grunted. "Malicious feelings? Don't try to rationalize all of this that easily." He said. "Do you know what that fool was doing while we were risking our lives to save this Netherworld?" He asked. "Taking a nap! A nap! This moron was taking a nap while his Netherworld burned to the ground!"
"When you say it like that, it's kind of ironic." Lea said.
"Red Magnus, the only option you have left to make it up to them is to die, plip!" Usalia exclaimed, Red Magnus' eyes widening. "Good-bye. I'll never forget you, plip."
"Li'l Usa...? Are you giving up on the supreme one?" Red Magnus asked.
"Are you just saying whatever comes to mind?" Majorita asked.
"...Maybe." Usalia replied.
"It's what you deserve. You have zero qualifications of being an Overlord." Seraphina said.
"Not again, Seraphina..." Blanc facepalmed.
"You are all true demons..." Christo said.
"The demon talk again, Christo?" Reimu sweatdropped.
"Well, it can't be helped. He was taking a nap while his Netherworld was being destroyed..." Zeroken smirked.
"SHUT YOUR MOUTH, KID!" Red Magnus yelled as he punched Zeroken away.
"Zeroken!" Majorita exclaimed as she went off to find him.
"We have heard that many have joined the Lost because they feared Void Dark, but we're different." Panchos said. "We chose to join the Lost. Don't you think it's stupid to protect a Netherworld on behalf of a good-for-nothing Overlord? Seriously, at least the Overlords of both Planeptunes know to protect their Netherworlds when they're in danger."
"Now you're comparing me and Ploot with Red Magnus? How much hatred do you guys even hold against him?" Neptune wondered.
Panchos smirked. "So what do you think, Red Magnus. These are our true feelings. Now do you understand?" He asked.
However, Red Magnus obviously didn't take it very well. "LISTEN UP, PUNCHSLOWS! DON'T GO THINKING YOU CAN RUN YOUR MOUTH AND JUST WALK ON OUT OF HERE! RED MAGNUS IS GONNA SUPER KILL YOU!" He yelled.
Panchos flinched before turning around. "Hey! Looks like the fool wants to have some fun! Take out all your anger and stress out on him and make him pay for what he's done!" He called, and then more of Red Magnus' former underlings appeared, and then Panchos disappeared as Zeroken and Majorita returned.
"Are you jabronies...trying to piss Red Magnus off even more than usual!?" He shouted in complete anger as everyone took out their weapons and went into battle position.
Force Your Way
Red Magnus immediately went into Revenge Mode and activated Super Olympia, and then used Steel Arm Lariat to take out two Valkyries, and grabbed a male Monk that was thrown by a Wrestler and throwing him back, knocking out both the male Monk and the Wrestler.
Histoire used Omega Star on a Valkyrie, taking her out, before floating into the air to a Warrior's Yo-Yo Trick as the attack went to Blanc, but she knocked the weapon away and used Silver Slugger to take down the Warrior as she then went into Revenge Mode. "Overload skill: White Maximum Drive!" Blanc exclaimed, a pillar of rainbow light surrounding her as she transformed into Next White, and then she used Blaster Controller to defeat a Wrestler.
Aya used Torii Hurricane on two female Monks, blowing them into the air as Reimu followed up with Fantasy Seal to take them out as Youmu and Yuyuko used Sword of Death to take out the remaining Lost Soldiers.
Another Side, Another Story
Red Magnus growled in anger, clearly having not calmed down. "Damn! Damn! Damn! Red Magnus needs to wreck more shit or he won't be able to calm down!" He exclaimed. "Panchos...I will super never forgive you!"
"Red Magnus, all leaders are plagued with a number of disgruntled underlings. Some more than others..." Histoire said. "And to handle that in a responsible way is part of being an Overlord, don't you think?"
"Shut your mouth, Li'l Histy! Red Magnus won't be satisfied until he lays the crackdown on everyone who's pissing him off!" Red Magnus exclaimed. "Panchos...! Red Magnus is gonna find your candy ass and kick it all the way down Piss Me Off Boulevard!" He shouted.
"Red Magnus..." Karisima called, but he already ran off.
"He has literally forgotten all about why we came here in the first place." Lea sighed.
"Sir Killia, you shouldn't bother trying to reason with that musclehead. Let us simply go destroy the that magical spear." Seraphina said.
"The thought of saving him never crossed my mind..." Killia said. "But I can't just leave like that." An image of a smiling Lieze appeared in his mind. Just like I was saved in the past... Can I be like Liezerota? He asked himself before the image disappeared.
"What's wrong, Sir Killia?"
"I think he might just need someone to meddle with him... Come on, Karisima." Killia said, Karisima nodding as the two took off after Red Magnus.
"W-Wait! Sir Killia!?" Seraphina called out, but the duo already left as Seraphina pouted. "Sir Killia, you are mine, but you never listen to me..."
"You would end up the one listening to him anyways with that Overload skill of yours." Sora smirked.
Seraphina sighed. "I know..."
"Hey guys... Did Killia...say something strange?" Neptune asked. "About...meddling?"
"Somebody must've meddled with Killia in the past, which changed his life around." Angela wondered.
"It must've been Goldion." RED smiled.
"Believe it or not, I'm betting it was a girl." Zeroken smiled. "I know Karisima Sis was involved as well, but I think there was another girl besides her." As soon as he said that, he had to avoid a gunshot from Seraphina. "What!? Come on Seraphina Sis!"
"If even I can't seduce Sir Killia, why would you think some hussy could grab his attention? Do you want me to shoot you to death?" Seraphina asked angrily.
"Why did Seraphina get so serious all of a sudden, plip?" Usalia asked.
"I'm not sure... I hear the innocent heart of a temptress is the most complex of all." Majorita shrugged.
"I think she's just jealous." Neptune giggled.
End BGM
With Red Magnus...
Face It!
Red Magnus kept on going, but was stopped by Lost Soldiers appearing in front of him with their weapons out and in battle position. "Panchos...where're you hiding!? Dammit, come out and show yourself!" He shouted, but then Killia and Karisima walked up to him.
"Wait, Red Magnus. You need to calm down a little." Killia said.
Red Magnus turned to the two. "Shut your mouth! And stay back!" He exclaimed before letting out a yell. "Everything is so freakin' annoying! I'll hafta beat everyone up!" Red Magnus approached the Lost Soldiers, but Killia and Karisima went in front of him. "Stay out of this, you two! Get out of the way!"
"WE SAID TO CALM DOWN!" Karisima raised her voice at Red Magnus, making him flinch and snap out of his rage. "While you're rampaging around, that magical spear is absorbing this Netherworld's power." She said. "At this rate, it might already be too late. Are you okay with that, Red Magnus, Overlord of Scorching Flame!?"
Red Magnus was silent as everyone else walked up to them. "Like Karisima said, could you refrain from getting us involved with your personal matters?" Seraphina asked.
"B-But...I can't get a hold of myself... My insides are bubbling up like magma that's about to erupt at any moment!" Red Magnus exclaimed. "There are countless things in life that Red Magnus can't stand, but this is one of them that he can't let go."
"Red Magnus..." Killia said.
"Red Magnus was really glad that Panchos and the others were still alive. He thought they all died a long time ago. He wanted to beat the snot out of Void Dark, not to become the strongest Overlord... But to get revenge for all his underlings that Void Dark killed... But... But...!" Red Magnus face became angry. "Those guys stomped all over Red Magnus' feelings! Yeah, that's right! I can't let them get away with that!"
"Red Magnus..." Suika said sympathetically.
"...Is that true? Weren't you the one who betrayed them in the first place?" Killia asked.
Red Magnus turned to Killia. "What did you say...?"
"We're sure they honored, respected, and trusted you in the beginning..." Karisima said. "And it seems like you were the one who betrayed their feelings..."
"Uh..." Red Magnus didn't know what to say.
"Who exactly are you angry at? Your underlings for betraying you...?" Karisima asked.
"I-I..."
"Old Man Magnus, looking down won't change anything." Zeroken said. "Learn from me, and then maybe you can change like I did."
"SHUT YOUR ROODY-POO, CANDY ASS MOUTH!" Red Magnus yelled in anger as he punched Zeroken away again.
"Not again!" Majorita exclaimed as she left to retrieve Zeroken.
"Red Magnus didn't do anything wrong! He's not the one who has to change!" Red Magnus exclaimed as he turned to the Lost, took out his weapon, and went into battle position, Killia and Karisima staring at him before everyone else did the same.
One Who Gets In Our Way (Xenoblade Chronicles)
A Samurai used Zielregen of Shiria, but she avoided the attack used Neodimension Slash to take out the Samurai, before quickly turning around and blocking an attack from a Nekomata, and then getting behind her faster than the Nekomata could blink and took her out with Swallow's Grace as Xion used Ragnarok to take out the Catsabers.
Lea used Hellfire Cross on a Witch, taking her out, before jumping up avoid a Samurai's Rapid Arrow, and then he put his chakrams over his head to block an Archer's Strange Shot, and then Roxas took out the Samurai with Excavation as Namine destroyed the Archer with Giga Fire.
Noire used Tornado Chain on two Witches, taking them out as she then went into Revenge Mode. "Overload skill: Black Maximum Drive!" Noire exclaimed, a pillar of rainbow light surrounding her as she transformed into Next Black, and then she Diagonal Blade Dance to take out the remaining Witch as Red Magnus destroyed the remaining Nekomata with Dynamic Moon.
End BGM
Meanwhile...
Villain of a Sort
Bloodis watched as the magical spear continued to drain Scorching Flame energy. "So it has begun..." He said as Panchos and the rest of Red Magnus' former underlings approached him.
"Demon General Bloodis, Red Magnus, the Overlord of Scorching Flame, and the rebel army are coming this way." Panchos reported. "What would you like us to do?"
Bloodis was silent before turning to them. "What do you want to do?"
Panchos gave him a confused look. "Huh...?"
"Before asking me to give you orders, shouldn't you guys consider what you think you should be doing?" Bloodis asked. "Or are you affirming to me that you are incapable of doing anything unless I give you an order to do so?"
Panchos flinched. "A-Absolutely not! We'll take care of the rebel army ourselves!" He exclaimed. "We should especially make sure that stupid Overlord, Red Magnus, doesn't survive. He definitely deserves to die."
"...Is that a personal grudge?"
Panchos shook his head. "Oh, no... It's because we were his underlings in the past, and he made us go through hell."
"Revenge, then... It must be fate."
Once again, Panchos gave Bloodis a confused look. "What...?"
Bloodis turned back to the magical spear. "Take care of the rebel army. Go claim your revenge." He said. "You do know what happens if you fail, right? All of your powers will be absorbed, and you'll become space dust."
Panchos flinched. "Y-Yes sir! Understood!"
End BGM
With the heroes...
Riku
Red Magnus was thinking about something as everyone else was watching him, although Usalia was busy eating curry. "My, my, I'm surprised a musclehead could have emotional sensitivities..." Seraphina teased.
"Why would you say something that'll only pour more fuel on the fire...?" Christo sighed.
"Because I'm a demon, as well as a temptress." Seraphina laughed.
Usalia finished eating her curry and looked at Red Magnus. "U-Usalia is cheering you on, plip. If you've hit rock bottom, then the only direction to go is up. Let's change your mindset!" Usalia said.
"That's right, Big Red. Feeling down doesn't suit you at all." Peashy nodded.
Red Magnus said nothing as everyone gave him worried looks. "Karisima and I are heading out now, Red Magnus." Killia said as he and Karisima turned to leave. "While you're stuck here, staring at the ground, Void Dark is absorbing Scorching Flame's energy. Whether you're coming with us or not, we're gonna free this Netherworld from his clutches." He told him, and then the two left.
Red Magnus was silent in thought. "If bro and Karisima Sis are leading the way, that means you have to follow them...right?" Zeroken asked. "Old man, I know you understand, no matter how insensitive you are..." He said as Usalia put her stuff away and everyone else left, leaving Red Magnus alone.
Red Magnus turned around with a smirk. "Peh! Red Magnus knows what you're doing, you meddlesome jabronies..." He said as he followed everyone.
End BGM
With everyone else...
One Who Gets In Our Way
A Samurai used Doppleganger on Zeroken, but he dodged out of the way of the arrows and used Rising Domination, knocking her into the air as Majorita jumped up and blasted the Samurai down with her aura to finish her off.
Usalia used Assault Circus on two Warriors, taking them out, before doing a backflip to dodge an Imp's Fire and using Giga Fire to take it out as Christo used Piercing Light to defeat a Nekomata.
Flandre used Laevateinn on two Wrestlers taking them out, before turning to face another Nekomata and dodging her Kitty Brain Blast, and then the Nekomata was taken out by Red Magnus' Steel Arm Lariat.
Killia used Hellfire Shot on a Samurai, taking her out as Vert went into Revenge Mode. "Overload skill: Green Maximum Drive!" Vert exclaimed, a pillar of rainbow light surrounding her as she transformed into Next Green, and then she used Infinite Spear to take out a Warrior as Karisima used Shining Starstorm to defat the remaining Lost Soldiers.
End BGM
After the battle...
Riku
Red Magnus was by himself, thinking about something as everyone else walked up him. "What's wrong?" Karisima asked.
"Ever since you two talked to Red Magnus, he's been thinking." He said as he flashback to what Karisima said.
Flashback...
"Who exactly are you angry ay? Your underlings for betraying you...?" Karisima asked.
End flashback...
"I know I'm dumb, but I took a lot of time and thought about why I'm so angry." Red Magnus said. "I super thought about it till smoke started coming out of my ears, but I still couldn't figure it out." He gritted his teeth. "I can only figure that this anger is coming from the fact that those guys betrayed me..."
"Is that really the reason?" Killia asked.
"What do you mean...?"
"In the Netherworld, betrayal and overthrowings are commonplace...with the exception of Legend. That stuff has always happened." Killia said.
Red Magnus nodded. "Well, yeah, I've been betrayed a whole buncha times. And every time, I've punished them for it."
"Then what's got you this time? Haven't you punished your former underlings so many times before?" Karisima asked.
"Red Magnus, like me, you're missing heart." Killia said.
"Heart...?" Red Magnus said confused.
"You're very similar to the old me."
"The old Killia was just like Red Magnus?" Neptune asked in surprise.
"Oh yeah, I remember Killia saying something like that in chapter 7." Noire remembered.
"What is he talking about?" Majorita asked.
"I dunno. What are you talking about, plip?" Uslia asked.
"I can't believe any ridiculous story that claims Sir Killia and this musclehead were ever similar." Seraphina said.
"Believe it or not. It's up to you." Killia shrugged.
Flashback...
Lieze Love (Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance)
Killia was by himself as Lieze and Karisima walked up to him. "Killia, could you help me a little?" Lieze asked.
Killia turned to her. "What are you trying to do?" He asked.
"...Huh?"
"I don't feel a single bit of magical power coming from you. I don't want someone like that using me." Killia said. "The weak obey the strong. That's how the Netherworlds work." Killia went into battle position. "If you can't understand that, then do you want me to give you a demonstration?"
From a distance, Karisima saw Killia in battle position and sighed before standing up.
Lieze nodded. "It's true, I hardly have any powers. Compared to my father and brother, I don't have any skills." She said. "But Killia, who is going to make the dinner you're going to eat tonight? Who washes the clothes you wear? Who cleans the house you live in every day?"
Killia looked at her in confusion. "What?"
Lieze smiled. "Aren't we family? Family helps and supports one another to live out their lives. We cover each other in the areas that the other lacks so that we can enjoy our lives and we deepen our bonds." She said. "It's just like the way you and Karisima fight together."
"While I admit that you are right about how Karisima and I fight, the rest is foolish. It's only common sense that the weak serve the strong. It isn't a bond, it's subordination."
Lieze shook her head. "You're wrong, Killia. I don't serve you because I'm weak." She told him. "It's not even serving at all. We help each other of our own free will. Thinking of others and the love of helping them creates a bond."
"Love? You're a demon... Are you serious? That's just nonsense propagated by the weak. Power is everything. Might makes right. If you don't take it, someone else will. Betray or be betrayed."
"...That line of thinking is very sad." Lieze said sympathetically. "You must've been through a lot. I'm sorry that I don't understand you." Lieze walked up to Killia and grabbed his hand.
"H-Hey! What are you...!?"
Lieze smiled. "How is it? Are my hands warm? Killia...your hands are...warm. Do you know why?" She asked. "Because you're alive. Because you're alive, your hands are warm. It's the same way with your heart. A cold heart, a loveless heart... That's equivalent to death."
Killia snatched his hand away and turned away from Lieze. "...You're just playing word games." He turned back to her. "If I landed a punch on you right now, you would definitely die. Would all that garbage about love and heart protect you from that?"
"...Killia."
"Killidia, I know you were raised in Cryo Blood, but not all Netherworlds are like that." A voice said.
"WHOA!" Killia jumped, turning around to see Karisima standing behind her. "Don't surprise me like that!"
"I never knew you could be startled like that Killia." Lieze giggled.
Killia turned to Lieze and sweatdropped before turning back to Lieze. "Karisima, your Netherworld, Legend, and my Netherworld, Cryo Blood, are complete opposites. You know that better than anyone else."
Karisima nodded. "I know, and that's why I fought you in the first place. The only way I would be able to forge a bond with you is to battle you continuously."
Killia smirked. "Hmph. Sounds to me like you're ready for another round." He nodded. "Alright, let's go."
Lieze watched as the two left before smiling. "We can strengthen our bonds in a multitude of ways... Like how you and Karisima fight each other, Killia." She said.
End BGM
End flashback...
Riku
"Red Magnus...I still haven't found the answer to the problem I've been carrying around with me... So I can't tell you what to do." Killia said. "But I want to help as many people who are suffering because of Void Dark as I can... This isn't coming from the side of me that wants revenge. I don't have an answer yet... I could be wrong, but I want to listen to what my heart desires." Killia faced Red Magnus. "What will you do? Red Magnus, face your heart!"
"I... I..." Red Magnus wasn't sure what to say, but then Seraphina suddenly shot him, although she missed on purpose. "Wh-What are you doing Sera!?
Nepgear Themne Ver. V (Hyperdimension Neptunia V)
"I figured I'd take the honor of getting rid of the one person you couldn't forgive, because your indecisiveness was annoying me." Seraphina said.
"What? If you're trying to get rid of the person I can't forgive, why'd you shoot me!?"
"Who is the person that you can't forgive? Place your hand over your heart and think, musclehead!"
Red Magnus understood what Seraphina was saying. "Heh...I see. So that's what you mean." He smirked. "Thanks, Sera. Now I finally know what was bothering me."
Seraphina was taken aback by what she heard. "Did you thank me...? I never imagined a monkey-brained musclehead would ever show any gratitude..."
Red Magnus turned to everyone. "Sorry for all the trouble, guys. Let's go finish this." He said. It's time to...put an end to those guys, and to my weak heart...
End BGM
Later...
Another Side, Another Story
Everyone kept going until they saw the magical spear. "That's the magical spear..." Killia said.
"It looks heinous. A chill runs down my spine just thinking about how it's sucking up energy..." RED shuddered.
Sora noticed something. "Hm? Aren't thos guys over there Panchos and the others?" He asked as everyone saw then talking with the Lost Elite Squad.
Panchos' eyes widened. "H-Hold on one second, Captain of the Lost Brigade! No one told us that we'd have to do this on our own!" He exclaimed. "Aren't you guys gonna fight with us?"
"You're the ones who volunteered to eliminate the rebel army yourselves, right?" The Sniper, leader of the Lost Elite Squad, asked.
"Y-Yes we did, but..."
"Then proceed. Retreating will not be allowed. You have only two options, win and live, or lose and die."
"...But we're up against a lot of Overlords, one of them being the Divine Overlord Karisima, and Generals of Lastation and Leanbox, who could stand against Demon General Bloodis!" Panchos exclaimed. "To be honest, our strength can't match up against theirs!"
"Purposely avoiding combat is punishable by death. That is your third option." The Sniper smirked. "Give up. Whatever choice you make, you will eventually be absorbed."
Panchos flinched. "How cruel...! You guys were planning on sacrificing us from the beginning!"
"Looks like they're arguing... Is this an example of internal strife, plip?" Usalia asked.
Majorita shook her head. "No. The Lost don't consider anyone else to be an ally. They only use others." She said. "Most likely that Panchos guy probably just found out that they were being used and the Lost have betrayed them."
Karisima noticed Red Magnus walking forward. "Red Magnus...?"
"Killia, Amura, sorry, but can you give me some time to talk to them?" Red Magnus asked.
Killia and Karisima thought before nodding. "Do whatever you want. This is your fight." Killia said.
Red Magnus smiled. "Heh... Sorry for the trouble. Thanks."
Everyone else's eyes widened. "Did Red Magnus just apologize?" Histoire asked.
"And he thanked Killia and Karisima, too." Neptune said.
"That monkey finally learned some manners... Is it a sign of some extraordinary supernatural phenomenon!?" Seraphina asked before shaking her head. "No, it must be the result of his daily training! Yes, that must be it!" She laughed.
Red Magnus walked up. "Hey Panchos, you look like you're about to cry. What happened? You look pretty pathetic." He smirked.
Panchos walked up and faced Red Magnus. "Sh-Shut up! It's your fault that I'm in this situation!" He exclaimed.
"Yeah, that's true. You're right. Like you said, it's all my fault."
Will Be Venus (Megadimension Neptunia VII)
Panchos looked at Red Magnus confused. "Huh? Wh-What are you saying...?"
"Panchos, listen. The supreme one finally understands why he was so angry this whole time." Red Magnus told him. "The supreme one-no, I... I was angry at myself." Red Magnus clenched his fists. "For not being able to save Scorching Flame... For sleeping through the battle... For not protecting my underlings... Me, me, me. Yes, I couldn't forgive myself. Why didn't I notice that earlier?" Red Magnus shook his head. "No, I didn't even try to realize it. It's because I'm pathetic, and my heart is weak."
Panchos took a step back in disbelief. "What...? Are you really Red Magnus?"
Red Magnus smirked. "I'm a guy with a weak heart. Panchos, I only noticed that because of you guys. Because you guys are still alive." Panchos' eyes widened. "Everyone, I'm sorry. Because of my weak heart, I caused a lot of trouble for all of you... But please believe in me one last time. I'll protect you guys with every fiber of my being!" Suddenly, a much stronger fiery aura surrounded Red Magnus.
"I can sense a much stronger power within Red Magnus, and his Overload skill has evolved." Karisima smiled.
"...Alright." Killia nodded.
"This is my original power... No, I'm feeling even more power than usual..."
"The growth in Red Magnus' heart has awoken a hidden power within him. This is a miracle." Christo said.
Zeroken chuckled. "Great job, Old Man Magnus!"
Seraphina smiled. "What are you doing just standing around there?" She asked. "If an ordinary musclehead just became a slightly better musclehead, then show us."
Red Magnus nodded. "Yeah! Leave it to me!" He exclaimed, facing the Lost Elite Squad. "Let's go, you Lost jabronies! If you even lay a single hand on Panchos or the others, I'll burn you guys to ash with my super flames!" He exclaimed as everyone except Panchos and the rest of Red Magnus' former underlings took out their weapons and went into battle position.
Oni's Island in the Fairyland ~ Missing Power (Touhou: Concealed the Conclusion)
Red Magnus used Dynamic Moon on a Chimera, taking it out, before turning around to block a Magic Knight's Flame Rush and took her out with Giant Body Slam.
A Chimera used Third Eye on Seraphina, but she dodged the attack and used Top Shot, destroying it as Flandre dodged a Magic Knight's Ice Demon Fang and took her out with Starbow Break.
Sakuya used Sakua's World on two Dragons, killing them what seemed to be instantly, before teleporting behind Remilia to block a Magic Knight's Killer Storm, and then Patchouli used Omega Fire to take out the Magic Knight.
A Succubus and a Gelidium used Magichange and transformed into a gun and a fist respectively for the Sniper to use as the Sniper then used Heart Breaker on Remilia and Yukari, but they dodged out of the way.
"Magichange, huh? Alright, we'll play your game." Yukari smirked as Aya used Magichange and transformed into a spear for Remilia while Yuyuko also used Magichange and transformed into a sword for Yukari, and then Remilia used Twin Dominance on the Sniper, damaging him a lot while Yukari used Saigyougi Death Sentence on the approaching Chimera.
An Archer used Zielregen on Plutia, but she dodged the attack before entering Revenge Mode and activating Iris Overdrive, transforming into Iris Heart and then using Thunder Blade Kick to take out the Archer as Sora also entered Revenge Mode and activated Final Light, and then used Ragnarok to destroy a Dragon.
"I always believed that power was everything." Red Magnus said. "That's why I beat up anyone I didn't like, to show my power, whether it was an enemy or an underling. I was selfish and did whatever I pleased. I was being cocky, like I was the best. I thought that's how Overlords were." Red Magnus shook his head. "But, I was completely wrong... I don't have any right to be an Overlord. I'm such an idiot. Panchos, everyone, I'm sorry." Red Magnus entered Revenge Mode. "This time...! This time I'll protect all of you! Let's go! OVERLOAD SKILL: SUPER UNIVERSE!" Red Magnus yelled, a much stronger fiery aura surrounding him as be became much more giant than he was before.
"Whoa! He became much bigger than I thought he would be!" Flandre exclaimed wide eyed.
"He's super giant!" Suika exclaimed as Red Magnus used Steel Arm Lariat to take out the remaining Chimeras, and then used Giant Body to crush the remaining Magic Knights as only the Sniper remained, but then Red Magnus suddenly jumped up into the sky, confusing everyone, but then Karisima's eyes widened and she quickly teleported the rest of the group and Panchos and the underlings away.
"They left?" The Sniper wondered.
"Super Damage Lord!" Red Magnus exclaimed as the Sniper looked up and went wide eyed to see a titan-sized Red Magnus covering the sky, and then Red Magnus brought down his hand and crushed the Netherworld, triggering an explosion in his hand as he shrunk back down and landed back in the surprisingly fine Scorching Flame, but the Sniper was no doubt destroyed as everyone else reappeared.
"Well, you certainly have gotten stronger, Red Magnus." Histoire sweatdropped.
Kairi (Kingdom Hearts II)
Panchos and the rest of Red Magnus' underlings walked up to Red Magnus in shame. "Red Magnus, I'm sorry, we..." Panchos wanted to apologize.
"Idiots! I'm the one who should be apologizing." Red Magnus said. "I'm really sorry. I didn't deserve to be called Overlord, let alone the strongest Overlord..." Red Magnus clenched his fists. "Dammit I'm so embarrassed of my former self! I just wanna beat the crap out of him!"
Panchos stared at him. "Are you seriously Red Magnus? I don't know how to explain... Because of the sudden change, I feel like I'm in a dream."
"I'm surprised, too." Red Magnus laughed. "See you, guys. Live long lives."
"W-Wait a minute, Master! Please take us with you!" Panchos pleaded. "If it's the new you-no, we'll follow Master Red Magnus, the Scorching Storm Overlord, wherever he goes!"
Christo smiled. "Oh? The rebel army just gained more forces. Very well, I'll get the applications..."
Red Magnus thought a bit before shaking his head. "No. You guys aren't capable of handling the combat we're gonna face. I'm sorry, but I can't take you guys with me." He said.
Panchos looked saddened. "But Master..." He thought a bit before nodding. "I have nothing to say to that. But we won't give up. We'll be able to help you one day."
Red Magnus grinned. "Heh. Alright. I'll be counting on you when that day comes." He said, and then Panchos and the underlings left.
"Anyway, a power that surpasses an Overload..." Histoire smiled. "It appears there's a very good reason why he held the title of the Overlord of Scorching Flame."
"I'll say, Red Magnus was a lot bigger than usual." Riku smirked.
Red Magnus turned to everyone else. "Everyone, sorry for worrying you. I'm alright now."
"I? Not the supreme one or Red Magnus?" Neptune smirked.
"Yeah. I've graduated from using that stuff." Red Magnus chuckled.
Karisima smiled. "I see. You really have changed, Red Magnus."
"Now I can't call you a monkey anymore. I suppose I'll just have to be content with calling you musclehead..." Seraphina smiled.
"Yeah, when the comes to muscles, leave it to me! I'll defeat Void Dark and become the super muscular strongest Overlord!" Red Magnus smirked.
Everyone just stared at him and sweatdropped. "...Those parts haven't evolved at all, old man."
"I'm amazed. Are you still trying to become the strongest Overlord?" Youmu asked.
Karisima, however, just giggled. "Old dreams are hard to give up on."
Red Magnus nodded. "Yeah. But getting revenge against Void Dark isn't my main reason anymore." He smiled. "I want to rebuild Scorching Flame so that my underlings can have a safe place to be rowdy." His face became determined. "And this time, I'll be a real Overlord. For those guys..."
"A real Overlord... I'm sure you can be one now." Reimu grinned. "But there's some things we have to take care of before that."
Red Magnus nodded as everyone approached the magical spear. "Alright, this is the perfect opportunity to show off my super new skill!" Red Magnus exclaimed. "Overload skill! Super Universe!" Red Magnus activated his new Overload skill, becoming super giant as he yelled a battle cry.
Another Side, Another Story
From a distance, Bloodis watched as Red Magnus destroyed the magical spear. "...The time has yet to pass." He said. "However, it is starting to run out..."
Everyone then left back to the pocket Netherworld, all but Karisima, who turned in the direction Bloodis was. "I know you're there, Father." She said as Bloodis approached.
Bloodis chuckled. "It seems there is no hiding from you, Karisima."
Karisima glanced at Bloodis. "When Killia and Zeroken launched the Final Skill, I could sense that you were freed from your brainwashing. So why? Why do you continue to fight against us?" She asked.
"...Killia, Seraphina, Red Magnus, Christo, Usalia, Majorita, Neptune, Blanc, Noire, Vert, and Shiria. At that time, those eleven were still inexperienced, that have yet to unlock their true potential." Bloodis explained. "The only way for me to help them grow, is to keep fighting the rebel army as Demon General Bloodis."
Karisima nodded in understanding. "I see... Red Magnus just awakened his hidden power. And Neptune, Blanc, Noire, and Vert awakened theirs when we came back from Leanbox."
"And now we must wait for the other six to awaken their true power..."
Historians agree that at this point in time, only Divine Overlord Karisima could stand up to Demon Emperor Void Dark.
The Overlords of Roaring Rampant and Brutall Beast lost one after another, and their once-lauded grander Netherworlds fell under the control of the Demon Emperor.
However, with their hopes reblazed, the remaining Netherworlds continue to fight against the Lost, with no signs of surrendering.
Episode 10 - The New Power
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