Episode 24

~ Myth That Holds An End (Part III) ~

Völsunga Saga and Lyngvi Vánagandr


"Signum-danna! Watch out!" telepathically warned Agito, as she quickly fortify her beloved Lord, Signum's defense by casting a barrier-type defensive spell known as "Harden Armour" to nullify one of their (her) opponents' attack. Signum and Agito's opponent, Machina or better known as Michael Wittmann, Göetz von Berlichingen or Einherjar Nigredo viciously attack them using multiple powerful punches while forcing the supposedly indomitable Knight of the Sword herself to fight defensively. "Thanks, Agito…" calmly thanked Signum while she skilfully parry and block Machina's relentless punches using her upgraded Armed Device, Lævatein Modified.

Agito in which currently perform a perfect "Unison" with her beloved Lord, Signum decided to cast her support spell, Raging Fire Blade to strengthen Lævatein Modified before she in return responded back at the said Knight of the Sword's reply just now. "If you get injured again, it would trouble meister Hayate and meister Ave! That is why I will also help you by acting as your second pair of eyes, Signum-danna! Together, we will definitely defeat these two enemies together!" telepathically responded Agito, as she was actually anticipating the other Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer, Tubal Cain to actually attack them. Yet, the aforementioned "Berserker" was only standing there motionless, as if he intent to only witnessed the fight between the unison-ed Signum and Agito against Machina himself after all.

"Just stay sharp in case he make a sudden movement, Agito. Since I rather focus our attention toward this opponent first, as he is extremely dangerous if we are not careful…" calmly replied Signum back before she gracefully spun the flame-encased Lævatein Modified in order to forcefully push Machina back, even if it would only work temporarily. It was when Signum's vertical and horizontal slashes using her flame-encased Lævatein Modified has successfully force the supposedly invincible Machina to block them while being pushed backward simultaneously in the process. "Certainly, Signum-danna!" affirmatively responded Agito back before she decided to once again cast her support spell, Raging Fire Blade to strengthen Signum's upgraded Armed Device, Lævatein Modified afterwards.

Machina in which successfully recovered almost instantly after he received vertical and horizontal slashes from Signum's upgraded Armed Device, Lævatein Modified once again readying his stance while activating his true power instead of the weaker Yəṣîrâh, Deus Ex Machina that failed to bring the aforementioned Knight of the Sword down. Right after he decided to summon his true power, a pair of black metal armguards completely covers both Machina's arms, granting him power to completely destroy everything using his fists alone. Once again Machina decided to launch his relentless assaults toward Signum while activating his Gudō-type Beri'ah that would completely becoming the true embodiment of everything that he has done and wished for, a glorious end that would befit any brave warriors in this countless multiple multiverse itself, after all.

"Death, O glorious, final death! Saviour of man! My heart, drowned in venom, ravaged by time, may beat its last within your embrace. May spear's wound, may venom's bane, all perish at your coming! Aye, behold! This festering void gnawing at my soul! Clasp your blade! Draw your steel! And plunge deep, deep till the hilt! Hark, brave knights, and know this: As the sinner finds his last refuge, his anguish done. So shall divine light be rained from the heavens above! Beri'ah! Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga!"

Right after Machina enacted his Gudō-type Beri'ah using an ancient aria that he inherited from becoming Glaðsheimr's Einherjar, multiple distortions that inadvertently create temporal dimensional rifts began to form themselves around him before unspeakable profound darkness leaked from them afterwards, symbolizing the one and true death that Machina has been wishing for. Signum quickly spun her upgraded Armed Device, Lævatein Modified before she together with her faithful Unison Device, Sword Fairy of Raging Fire decided to completely swept away the encroaching darkness by executing one of their ultimate signature (area-of-effect) bombardment spell, Fire Dragon Flash or "Karyū Issen".

By swinging Lævatein Modified downward and upward in order to execute V-shaped slashing move, Signum and Agito executed their strongest attack, the ultimate (area-of-effect) bombardment spell, Fire Dragon Flash or "Karyū Issen" in order to completely mow those creeping profound darkness down. Simultaneously, Signum and Agito's ultimate signature (area-of-effect) bombardment spell, Fire Dragon Flash or "Karyū Issen" has been proven effective enough to destroy those temporal dimensional rifts in which Machina's Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga has created just now. It was when the unison-ed Signum and Agito decided to initiate their first strike towards Machina by executing their following magic-enhanced attack, Flying Dragon Flash or "Hiryū Issen" together. By transforming Lævatein Modified from its (his) "Schwertform" into "Schlangeform", Signum and Agito quickly execute their magic-enhanced attack, Flying Dragon Flash or "Hiryū Issen" towards Machina afterwards.

Machina on the other hand swiftly raised both of his arms and blocked the incoming segmented blades from Lævatein Modified's Schlangeform before using his Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga to completely nullify Signum and Agito's magic-enhanced attack, Flying Dragon Flash or "Hiryū Issen" at the same time. "Be careful, Signum-danna! He is definitely proven to be quite troublesome and dangerous…" telepathically warned Agito, as she could only stare in disbelief at Machina that could somehow nullify magic-enhanced attack, Flying Dragon Flash or "Hiryū Issen" using his Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga just now. "I aware of that, Agito. Nonetheless, we should definitely be able to defeat him if his companion decided not to interfere…" calmly replied Signum back using her telepathic message, as she decided to leap back and distanced herself from Machina not long afterwards.

Agito in which still maintaining a perfect "Unison" with her beloved Lord, Signum decided to quickly fortify their defense by casting multiple barrier-type defensive spell known as "Harden Armour" before responding back at the said Knight of the Sword's calm telepathic reply as well, in return. "I don't think that would be the case, Signum-danna. Since his companion seems to also start moving as well…" telepathically responded Agito back, as she decided to inform Signum on how the previously motionless Tubal Cain has once again unsheathe his holy relic, a replica of Longinuslanze Testament that was forged by Sakurai Clan for more than half a century ago, Wewelsburg Longinus slowly before growling at the unison-ed Signum and Agito's direction afterwards. Signum in return quietly raised her upgraded Armed Device, Lævatein Modified that has now reverted back to its (his) Schwertform, as she together with Agito were once again getting ready to face both Tubal Cain and Machina simultaneously.

"We need to quickly defeat these two, Agito. Since for some reason, I could sense that an unspeakable danger has befell upon meister Hayate…" telepathically remarked Signum while reiterating her intention to defeat both Machina and Tubal Cain at her faithful Unison Device, Sword Fairy of Raging Fire, Agito afterwards. Agito in the meantime was only quietly listen at Signum's words while remembering on how she just a while ago sense that her beloved meister Hayate together with Reinforce Zwei were injured in battle. Even after Shamal successfully saved both Hayate and Reinforce Zwei's life using her healing-type support spell, Calming Heal to mend their injuries, Agito could still somehow feel the exact same uneasiness that her beloved Lord, Signum felt just now. Because of that, as she affirmatively gave her respond back at Signum's remark just now, Agito herself was definitely agree on how they should quickly defeat both Machina and Tubal Cain after all.

"As a matter of fact, we definitely must defeat them as quickly as possible, Signum-danna. Since everything would be proven detrimental for us if we drag this fight for much longer, unfortunately…" telepathically responded Agito, as she was also definitely agree with her beloved meister, Signum's remark just now. Signum on the other hand only quietly nodded back after she listened at Agito's telepathic respond before once again fought both Machina and Tubal Cain defensively after the latter decided to finally join the fight as well. "Thanks, Agito. Although it won't be as easy as what I previously thought…" calmly replied Signum back using her own telepathic message, as she tried to get away from both Machina and Tubal Cain's relentless assaults at the same time.

It was when Agito noticed that her beloved Lord, Signum was bleeding, as multiple small cuts and gashing wound were seen across her shoulders, arms, thighs and abdomen, indicating that those multiple barrier-type defensive spell, "Harden Armour" that she previously activated has unfortunately fail to protect them from Machina and Tubal Cain's relentless assaults after all. "Dammit! I'm sorry, Signum-danna!" cursed Agito before she apologized for her failure to protect Signum even after she performed a perfect "Unison" with her (Signum) when fighting Machina and Tubal Cain. Signum in return was only letting a small chuckle out before telepathically responding back at Agito's apology just now, as she never once blamed her faithful Sword Fairy of Raging Fire for those aforementioned small cuts, bruises and gashing wound after all.

"Don't worry, Agito. These things won't be enough to take me down…" telepathically reassured Signum, as she once again readying her stance to face Machina and Tubal Cain afterwards. "L-let me try to speed up the healing process of your wounds as well, Signum-danna! Since fighting those two with your current condition is suicide!" replied Agito, as she executed a recovery program that her meister, Hayate and Ave have installed when upgrading Lævatein in the past. It wasn't as perfect as Shamal's "Calming Heal" or "Healing Wind", as this aforementioned recovery program would meant only to slightly speeding up the healing process similar to how Book of Darkness or to be exact Tome of the Night Sky resurrect its guardian knights, Wolkenritter for countless of times in the past. Nonetheless, it would still somehow better than nothing, as Agito started to notice on how this recovery program slowly but surely mend Signum's wounds after all.

"Again, thanks for helping me recover, Agito. Since it would be easier for me to fight them now…" telepathically thanked Signum while raising her Armed Device, Lævatein Modified in order to parry and block any of Machina as well as Tubal Cain's relentless attacks simultaneously. Certainly, Agito's attempt to execute the aforementioned recovery program just now has speed up the healing process of Signum's wounds. Although, it unfortunately wasn't enough to help the said Knight of the Sword herself in this somehow hopeless fight against both Machina and Tubal Cain after all. Because of that, Signum was clearly aware of the fact that her attempt to defeat Machina and Tubal Cain would most likely proven to be impossible in the end. Even after she performed a perfect "Unison" with her faithful Sword Fairy of the Raging Fire, Agito, her chances to win this battle has only improved slightly, as Machina or Tubal Cain alone could definitely fight both Signum and Agito in stalemate alone after all.

"Take this monster! Brennenkugel!" shouted Agito, as she executes her signature (guided) shooting spell, Brennenkugel while still performing a perfect "Unison" together with her beloved Lord, Signum at the same time. Simultaneously, Signum quickly leaped back in order to distance herself from both Machina and Tubal Cain in which happen to get distracted by Agito's Brennenkugel just now. The venerable Knight of the Sword, Signum was then pulled Lævatein Modified's scabbard using her free left hand before she combined it together with Lævatein Modified afterwards. It was when Signum transform her Armed Device, Lævatein Modified into its (his) ultimate "Full Drive" form known as "Bogenform" before getting ready to execute her ultimate (aimed) shooting spell, "Sturmfalken" towards both Machina and Tubal Cain as well simultaneously.

"Fly, falcon!" ("Kakeyo, hayabusa!")

"Sturmfalken!"

Shouted Signum, as she executed her ultimate (aimed) shooting spell, "Sturmfalken" towards Machina and Tubal Cain's direction, engulfing those two aforementioned Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers in scorching flame afterwards. "Did we get them, Signum-danna?" telepathically asked Agito, as she was wondering on whether her beloved Lord, Signum has somehow defeated those two Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers in the end. "Unfortunately not, Agito. Since they seem to be quite persistent and strong enough for their own good after all…" calmly replied Signum back before she decided to revert her Armed Device, Lævatein Modified back to its (his) "Schwertform" afterwards. It was when Agito saw both Machina and Tubal Cain emerged from the scorching flame that previously engulf them, as they were only suffer multiple cuts and burnt across their supposedly immortal bodies.

Agito definitely aware of any repercussion that these two Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers would do after she and her beloved Lord, Signum tried to incinerate them just now. Even after they focused everything on their ultimate (aimed) shooting spell, "Sturmfalken", both Agito and Signum still failed to defeat those two Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers completely. Because of that, as she clenched both her fists and teeth in frustration, Agito began to wonder on whether this entire battle has already been hopeless before it even started after all. Nevertheless, she decided to quickly forsook such negative thought after noticing her beloved Lord, Signum has yet gave up against those two Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers in front of them. It was also when Agito saw Signum once again readying her sword-drawing stance in order to execute one of her signature magic-enhanced attack known as Purple Lightning Flash or "Shiden Issen" towards both Machina and Tubal Cain that have also getting ready to attack them as well, in the meantime.

"Would it be enough to defeat them, Signum-danna?" telepathically asked Agito, as she was hoping that the said beloved Lord of hers, Signum would gave her a positive answer, in return. "It would be tough or even almost impossible to defeat those two with our current condition, Agito. Nonetheless, we could still injure them for others using our strength together. Would it be alright with you to help me?" calmly replied Signum back before she decided to ask her faithful Unison Device, Sword Fairy of the Raging Fire, Agito as well, shortly afterwards. "I would be happier if we can just try to get away from these two monsters for now, Signum-danna. Unfortunately, I don't think such option would be feasible for us. Especially knowing that they might end up harming meister Hayate, meister Ave and everyone else instead if we don't defeat them here. So, I'm with you to try kick their collective asses as hard as we could possibly done!" affirmatively answered Agito back using her telepathic message, as she decided to accompany her beloved Lord, Signum in this seemingly hopeless battle against Machina and Tubal Cain instead of retreating.

"Thanks, Agito. That is truly reassuring to hear that…" calmly thanked Signum while letting out a small chuckle as well, in return. It was also when Agito noticed Signum's strong and confident gaze that reassure her on how things should definitely be fine in the end, after all. Because of that, Agito decided to once again trust her beloved Lord, Signum and keep on fighting without even giving up. Since only by doing so, she could without fail protect her beloved Lord, Signum as well as their family. It was when Agito once again cast multiple layer of barrier-type defense spell, "Harden Armour" all over Signum in order to protect her from both Machina and Tubal Cain's relentless assault. "Hopefully this would be more than enough to protect us until we could finally defeat them, Signum-danna…" replied Agito back telepathically, as she was sincerely hoping that her barrier-type defense spell, "Harden Armor" would be more than enough to protect them until they could somehow defeat Machina and Tubal Cain at the very least.

Nonetheless, Agito knew that she might just wishfully think about an ideal outcome that would conclude this seemingly hopeless battle against Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers after all. Since in reality, it almost impossible for Agito and Signum to defeat the combined might of Machina and Tubal Cain's onslaught alone by themselves. Unless someone has decided to help them fighting these two Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers, Agito and Signum would definitely find themselves in an extremely difficult predicament, unfortunately. It was when Agito saw Signum's signature magic-enhanced attack, Purple Lightning Flash or "Shiden Issen" has failed to finally sliced either Machina or Tubal Cain, as the supposedly indomitable Knight of the Sword herself was forced to instead parry, block and get away from those two aforementioned Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers afterwards. Nevertheless, Machina has somehow still manage to chase the currently unison-ed Signum and Agito before getting ready to slay them using his extremely powerful fist in the end.

Everything seems to move in a slow motion, as Agito saw her beloved Lord, Signum raised her Armed Device, Lævatein Modified to block Machina's fist, in which also happen to be his Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga. She knew very well that Machina's Beri'ah would definitely powerful enough to smash her and her beloved Lord, Signum, even Lævatein Modified manage to somehow nullify some of its destructive power. Because of that, Agito desperately tried to cast more of her barrier-type defense spell, "Harden Armour" in order to lessen most of powerful impact from Machina's Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga. In the end however, it was only a desperate act to perhaps save her beloved Lord, Signum's life at the very least, as Agito currently wished only for it after all.

"I'm sorry, Signum-danna. Please be safe…" muttered Agito alone under her breath, as she prepared herself for the inevitable tragic conclusion of this hopeless battle against Machina and Tubal Cain. In the end, it was definitely a little too much for Agito to actually hope for a miracle, as what has awaits her together with her beloved Lord, Signum happens to be the inevitable tragic demise against the combined might of Machina and Tubal Cain after all. Because of that, as she finally cast additional layers of her barrier-type defense spell, "Harden Armour", Agito decided to brace herself for a powerful impact from Machina's fist that would end her supposedly eternal existence almost instantly. Although surprisingly, the said powerful fist that has been empowered by Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga was never actually arrived, as a certain miracle unexpectedly occur to save both Agito and Signum afterwards.

"I won't let you harm Agito-san and Signum-san more than what you have already done monsters!" shouted the newcomer in which also happen to be no other than Miura Rinaldi, as she land right in front Machina before executing her destructive punch at him and completely broke his impenetrable defense in the process. At the same time, Miura wasn't also the only one that arrived to help Agito and Signum, as the young heiresses of Thunder Emperor Dahlgrün, Viktoria Dahlgrün together with her closest friend, descendant of Black Hand Eremiah, Sieglinde Eremiah has also accompany her in order to finally defeat those two Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers once and for all. Nonetheless, it was still Miura's powerful and destructive magic-enhanced punch that happens to completely crush Machina's supposedly impenetrable defense while completely nullify his Gudō-type Beri'ah as well, simultaneously.

"Ignition! Hammerschlag!"

It was when a crushing blow of Miura's powerful and destructive magi-enhanced punch, "Hammerschlag" successfully destroy Machina's impenetrable defense together with his Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga, forcing him to retreat afterwards. Miura however decided not to waste this opportunity to execute her following attack by performing a Breaker-type magic-enhanced roundhouse jump kick at Machina's neck. Once again, a sound of bone-shattering crush was heard across the entire battlefield, as Miura has successfully broke Machina's right arm when the aforementioned Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer tried to block her Breaker-type magic-enhanced roundhouse jump kick just now.

"Bakken! Kūga!" ("Sword-drawing: Sky Fang!")

Right after Miura her signature Breaker-type magic-enhanced roundhouse jump kick known as "Sword-drawing: Sky Fang" successfully shatter Machina's right arm just now, Miura decided to stay alert by keeping her guard up as well for all the time. "He is tough. No wonder Signum-san and Agito-san are having trouble to defeat him…" muttered Miura alone under her breath, as she started to understand why both Signum and Agito were having a trouble just now. Nonetheless Miura also believed that her current opponent, Machina wasn't actually someone that she, as well as everyone else could never defeat due to the God-like attribute that he had with him. Because of that, Miura decided to focus her entire strength solely to help Signum and Agito defeat this aforementioned Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer in front of them together. Since only by doing so, they could truly hope to get even closer from finding the answer behind the mystery that this dying world secretly keep and returning back to the third newborn world together afterwards.

"He is strong and won't get down that easily. However, I would still do my best to defeat him. Would you help me with that, Star Saber?" stated Miura while asking her faithful Device, Star Saber on whether she (it) would be more than willing to help her (Miura) after all. It was when Miura heard Star Saber affirmatively responding back at her question just now, as she was expressing her willingness to fight together with her as well, at the same time.

"Certainly, I will help you to win this battle without fail…"

The answer that Star Saber gave just now has reassured Miura and made her became a lot more determine to defeat Machina once and for all. Especially when she remembered on how an opportunity to fight strong opponent like this never actually often presented itself in front of her, Miura decided to ultimately give her everything and win in the end. It was also probably the only chance to prove her skill and strength that has improved exponentially ever since Break The World occurred, as Miura knew very well the great importance for someone like her to win this battle. Nonetheless, Miura won't be alone, as not only she got her faithful Device, Star Saber to assist her in this battle, both Signum and Agito that have just recovered from their injuries also decided to help her win this aforementioned battle as well, at the same time.

"Three against one, I don't think he could even win this time around, Signum-danna!" remarked Agito before she decided to cast her weapon-strengthening spell, "Raging Fire Blade" to imbue Signum's upgraded Armed Device, Lævatein Modified with a more powerful fire element in which should theoretically equal to the power that Lordran's Primal Bonfire itself has created in the past. "Still, we should fight him cautiously Agito. Since our opponent in particular has been proven even stronger than any other Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers that we have encountered so far. Miura, don't let your guard down and fight him with everything you have…" replied Signum back before she decided to also gave her advice to Miura as well, afterwards.

"I will fight carefully, Signum-san. Since I can't let Vivio-san and Einhalt-san to take care everything for me all the time. Especially now that I also am member of Flügel der Freiheit as well…" affirmatively responded Miura back before she decided to also reassuringly nod at the unison-ed Signum and Agito as well, in return. "You better do that, Miura! Since Vita-aneki will be sad if something bad do happen to you!" added Agito, as she also reminded Miura on how Vita would feel sad if something bad did happen due to her recklessness. It was when Miura once again gave the unison-ed Signum and Agito another reassuring nod of hers before she turned her attention back at Machina in which has decided to take an initiative by first targeting Miura with his fists in which no longer imbued by the power of his Gudō-type Beri'ah, Miðgarðr Völsunga Saga.

Swiftly, Miura raised both of her arms and block Machina's fists before she use her right knee and propel her body to deliver a devastating flying knee attack towards him afterwards. Once again a crushing sound was heard across the entire battlefield right after Miura's flying knee attack hit Machina's abdomen, leaving the supposedly strongest Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer in front of her to stagger for a brief moment. "Don't worry, Agito-san! I won't let him defeat me and made Vita-san sad in the process!" affirmatively responded Miura back right after she deliver a powerful flying knee attack at Machina, as she once again readying her stance to engage him in close quarter combat simultaneously.

Agito was about to argue back at Miura by warning her not to get overconfident when Signum calmly shook her head and telepathically told Agito not to do so, as everything will definitely be fine after all. "We better let Miura to prove herself in this battle, Agito. Since it was her timely involvement that we could get away from any worst case scenario that might happen if she isn't there to help us. Don't you agree with me?" telepathically reminded Signum before she calmly also smiling at her as well, in return. "If you say so…" pouted Agito back before she turned her gaze at Miura in which already trading punches and kicks with Machina currently. "But, I will interfere if things have becoming a little out of control, Signum-danna!" quickly added Agito before reminding her beloved Lord, Signum that she would ultimately interfere if Miura is in danger. It was when Signum calmly gave Agito an approving nod that indicates on how she would also done the same as well, after all.

Indeed Miura's arrival together with Viktoria and Sieglinde have saved their life. With Viktoria and Sieglinde successfully keep Tubal Cain busy, both Signum and Agito could once again focus their strength to help Miura fight Machina before ultimately defeating him in the end. Once again Signum and Agito remembered on how everything has ultimately changed after Break The World occurred. The supposedly predetermined fate that would awaits them together with everyone else have diverged and converged for multiple times before reaching a proper singularity that would guide countless newly born worlds toward a never ending tomorrow afterwards. It was also from remembering on how things have changed ever since that fateful day one and half a year ago, both Signum and Agito realize on how they were finally able to find the answer that everyone else have sought for this entire endless eternity itself after all.

Ave has once told Signum, Agito and the rest of his new family, friends, allies as well as comrade in arms of the true nature of this new eternal reality that Break The World created. It was a brave new world in which countless multiverses exist, converge and mingle together, as Signum together with Agito would later on learnt more about everything that entails from it onwards. Everything that occurred after Break The World was definitely something that Signum, Agito and everyone else never actually expected in their life, as the very fact that countless multiverse began to exist, converge and mingle together because of it has somehow also blurred the line between past, present and future at the same time.

From what Vivio and Einhalt would later on told them as well, Signum and Agito finally understood the true meaning behind what have happened after Break The World occurred together with the answer that they sought in this newborn multiverse itself. Even when the said answer would end up creating a lot more question afterwards, Signum and Agito have actually feel thankful for finding out the answer that they have been looking for ever since Break The World occurred one and half a year ago. Since the answer that Signum and Agito found have also gave them a purpose, as well as reason to keep on moving forward while fighting this world for the sake of protecting those in which they truly treasure, love and cherish dearly above anything.

Because of that, as she together with Agito has finally decided to help Miura fight Machina, Signum once again reaffirming her resolve to protect everything and everyone that her beloved meister, Hayate and Ave cherished from the bottom of their sincerest hearts. It was the renewed resolve that she decided to once again reaffirm together with her faithful Unison Device, Agito, as only by doing so, she could also truly fulfil her promise to both Hayate and Ave. In the end, with renewed resolve in their hearts, both Signum and Agito could finally land a clean vertical cut across Machina's chest while wounding him quite severely as well in the process.

"That attack was quite effective and no longer shallow like before, Signum-danna! Together with Miura's Sword-drawing, we could definitely defeat him now!" exclaimed Agito telepathically, as she definitely looking forward to finally defeat the supposedly indomitable Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer in front of them (her) after all. "You're right, Agito. Just don't let our guard down as we and Miura attack him simultaneously…" affirmatively responded Signum back with her usual calm and dignified voice tone, as she once again readying her stance to unleash one of her signature magic-enhanced attack, Purple Lightning Flash or "Shiden Issen" afterwards. "Don't worry, Signum-san! Agito-san! We will definitely defeat this enemy together without fail! Since together, the three of us would be undefeated after all!" enthusiastically added Miura before she decided to also gave the unison-ed Signum and Agito her reassuring smile as well, in return.

Once again, Signum and Agito decided to renew their assault toward Machina, as this time around they have Miura to also help them with their effort. Definitely their combined effort would be proven effective, as not long after the unison-ed Signum and Agito executes Purple Lightning Flash or "Shiden Issen", they successfully stagger Machina off by vertically slicing his chest even deeper than before. It was also when Miura executes one of her ultimate Breaker-type melee attack spell, Sword-drawing: Starbright Blade or "Bakken Seiōha" at Machina's neck right after Signum and Agito executes their Purple Lightning Flash or "Shiden Issen" previously. It was when Signum, Agito and Miura combined effort could finally defeat Machina by forcing the supposedly indomitable Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer to retreat together with his ally, Tubal Cain afterwards.

While they could finally defeat both Machina and Tubal Cain after Miura, Viktoria and Sieglinde arrived to help them, Signum and Agito realize on how inherently dangerous these Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers actually are. Especially after they fought both of them simultaneously not so long ago, Signum and Agito could definitely attest the strength as well as ferocity in which they, Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers have possessed with them. Because of that, as they decided to rendezvous with Hayate, Shamal, Reinforce Zwei and everyone else, both Signum and Agito together with Miura, Viktoria and Sieglinde once again made up their mind to fight even more carefully in the future. Since only by doing so, they could truly hope to win this war, find a way home and prevent any unforeseeable tragedy from once again occurring in the future.


ED Theme Song: KOE (Performed By: ASCA)


"Is everything okay, Ave-kun? Just hang in there, since Vita-chan, Hayate-chan, Rein and Vivio would definitely keep our enemies busy until you recover from those cuts and bruises with Shamal's help…" calmly reassured Nanoha while smiling at her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave J.C Takamachi in which currently standing right next to her. Ave in which currently using the replica of certain long lost Old Belka's Armed Device, Hrunting that he just projected using his simple yet unique magecraft, "Gradation Air" was only gave the aforementioned Ace of the Sky herself an affirmative nod before responding back at her reassured statement and enquiry as well, in return.

"I'm fine Nanoha-san. Although for someone that running away, this supposedly famous Samiel Zentaur has left us with multiple gifts unfortunately. Still, I should be able to help first lieutenant Vita, commander Yagami, Rein and Vivio after Shamal-sensei heal the rest of my injuries with her healing spell…" responded Ave back, as he tried to act professional by referring both Vita and Hayate as first lieutenant Vita and commander Yagami respectively. "Just wait for a little longer Ave-kun. Since it won't be taking too long for me to completely heal the remaining of those minor cuts and bruises before attending Nanoha-chan's injuries as well afterwards…" remarked Shamal, as she was also reminding her beloved meister's younger boyfriend, Ave to stay still and wait for a little longer before helping Vita, Hayate, Reinforce Zwei and Vivio fight fifteen or so Draugr warriors in which Samiel Zentaur or Eleonore von Wittenburg has summoned to cover her retreat.

"Nya, ha, ha, ha. I actually hope that you never notice them Shamal. Since you will definitely scold me again for getting injured when fighting Samiel just a moment ago…" sheepishly responded Nanoha back at Shamal's remark just now, as she was also gave the aforementioned Knight of the Lake herself another Takamachi-style laugh while trying to justify those minor injuries that she also got from fighting Eleonore von Wittenburg or Samiel Zentaur. Shamal in return was only letting a small sigh out after she heard Nanoha's excuse for those small cuts and bruises that she got from recklessly fought a powerful opponent such as Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer, Samiel Zentaur before replying back at her respond or excuse as well, in return.

"I couldn't help myself from not noticing your sometimes reckless disposition Nanoha-chan. Since, I'm your personal doctor and never actually wish to see you severely injured like what happened during Midsummer Night Incident in the past…" responded Shamal back while staring at Nanoha with sad expression shown on her face at the same time. It was when the said Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces, Nanoha Takamachi felt a little guilty when Shamal reminded her to Midsummer Night Incident that happened in the past, as during the final day of the aforementioned incident itself, she was severely injured when one of the enemy's combat android manage to latch on her before initiating its own self-destruct sequence afterwards. Even after she was finally recover from the said self-destruct explosion that severely injured both her right arm and right eye, Nanoha always remembered that incident as a harsh reminder over a dire consequence from her own recklessness.

Certainly her right arm and right eye were now fully recovered thanks to Time-Space Administrative Bureau's advanced medical technology. Yet, the said Ace of the Sky, Nanoha Takamachi could sometime still feel the pained sensation in which has been ingrained in her memories, as if those wounds that scarred her right arm and right eye were still there like what she has been experienced approximately twelve years ago. Because of that, Nanoha could clearly understand the reason behind Shamal's concern over her very own health and safety. Especially when the aforementioned Ace of the Sky, Nanoha Takamachi also remembered on how her life now has no longer belongs to her alone, as it now also belongs to others, namely her family, friends and loved ones. It was when Nanoha decided to reply at Shamal's respond just now by apologizing, as she once again realized on how Vivio, Fate, Ave and Hayate would definitely be saddened if something bad shall befell unto her.

"Uhm, I'm sorry Shamal. Since it was never my intention to make you worry…" apologized Nanoha, as she noticed on how the said Knight of the Lake herself was only gently smiling at her before replying back at her apology. "I certainly believe that you never have any intention to make us worry, Nanoha-chan. Yet, your selfless disposition often indirectly made us worried about you. Like when you, Vita-chan and Rein-chan tried to avenge Hayate-chan by fighting Samiel alone by yourself before arrived to me with multiple minor cuts and bruises afterwards…" replied Shamal back, as she paused her sentence briefly in order to finalize the healing process on Ave's injuries before continuing it. "While those wounds are insignificant compare to what happened during Midsummer Night Incident, I always hope that you take a good care and love yourself more Nanoha-chan. Since for Fate-chan, Vivio-chan and Ave-kun, you always are their raison d'être after all…" concluded Shamal while once again smiling at the said Ace of Aces, Nanoha Takamachi, in return.

Nanoha was about to give her respond back, as one of those fifteen Draugr warriors manage to get away from Hayate, Reinforce Zwei, Vita and Vivio's supposedly relentless assault before trying to attack the unsuspecting Nanoha, Shamal and Ave using its serrated spear. It was when the already recovered Ave stepped forward before impaling the said Draugr warrior on its left shoulder with his replica of certain long lost Armed Device, Hrunting in which also shared the exact same name to a certain Anti-Army Noble Phantasm used by an epic hero Beowulf to slay his enemy, monstrous Grendel and its mother. "Let me take care of this, Nanoha-san! Shamal-sensei! Since this would be the very least that I could do to protect both of you until Nanoha-san's injuries are fully healed…" explained Ave before he kicks the impaled Draugr warrior away from him afterwards.

"I'm fine and still can help you, Ave-kun. These minor injuries are nothing and it won't hinder me from helping you at all…" argued Nanoha back while reassuring her adopted younger brother, Ave that she could definitely fight despite Shamal has already started to heal her wounds using a healing-type magic known as "Calming Heal". Ave in return was only smiling back at Nanoha before he gently shook his head afterwards. Ave knew that Nanoha sincerely wished only to help him, as well as Vivio, Vita, Hayate and Reinforce Zwei fighting these Draugr warriors despite of those minor cuts and bruises that she suffered from fighting Eleonore von Wittenburg or Samiel Zentaur previously. At the same time however, he also somehow wished that his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha would no longer selflessly tried to help others and end up harming her own wellbeing in the process. Since in the end, Nanoha's wellbeing and happiness has been definitely paramount for him, as Ave wished only for her to be happy together with those in which she cherished the most from the bottom of her sincerest heart.

"I am certain that you will be able to still defeat these enemies even with those minor injuries untreated, Nanoha-san. Nevertheless, let me together with first lieutenant Vita, commander Yagami, Rein and Vivio protect you from our enemies this time around. Since we would definitely defeat them without fail after all…" responded Ave back while simultaneously reassuring his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha that he together with Vita, Hayate, Reinforce Zwei and Vivio would definitely defeat these Draugr warriors in return. Nanoha in the meantime was only smiled at her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave as she listened at his respond just now. In her mind, she was certainly pleased to hear that Ave together with Vivio, Vita, Hayate and Reinforce Zwei fought only to protect her very own wellbeing and happiness. Simultaneously however, the idea of having others to protect her never actually sit well with the said Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces, Nanoha Takamachi herself, as she wished no harms would befell others just because of that.

While she decided to let Shamal cast her healing spell, "Calming Heal" on her injuries, Nanoha decided to focus her entire attention at sorting and readying her own spells with help from her faithful Device, Raising Heart. Nanoha's very own wish to help her adopted younger brother and daughter, Ave and Vivio respectively together with her friends, Vita, Hayate and Reinforce Zwei has definitely provide her with a motivation to sort and get any of her spells ready with Raising Heart's help. Since only by doing so, Nanoha was hoping to quickly rejoin the battle once Shamal fully heal her injuries. Especially when she has already sorted and readying any of her spells with Raising Heart's help after all.

"I hope that you are not trying to do something reckless again, Nanoha-chan. Especially when I still haven't completely heal your injuries…" calmly reminded Shamal while simultaneously smiling at the aforementioned Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces herself. "Nya, ha, ha, ha…" sheepishly laughed Nanoha back, as she quickly clasped both of her hands to perform an apologetic Buddha gesture afterwards. Shamal in return was only letting another small sigh out before scolding Nanoha for secretly tried to recklessly rejoin this battle once or even before her injuries fully healed. It was also when Shamal decided to let the aforementioned Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces knew that she together with everyone else are worried about her.

"As your doctor, I would hope that you never actually try to even plan something reckless again in your mind, Nanoha-chan. Since I also hope that for once, you can trust them as much as they trust you in return. Especially knowing that Ave-kun and Vivio-chan in particular have always admire you while also wish nothing more than to protect your happiness together with your wellbeing as well, I believe…" calmly explained Shamal right after she scolded Nanoha for secretly tried to rejoin this battle with Raising Heart's help just now. Nanoha in the meantime was only quietly listen at Shamal's scolding and calm explanation just now, as she also somehow started to remember about her recklessness in the battlefield that almost cost her dearly in the past.

Indeed, Nanoha's recklessness has not only endanger her own life but also Vivio's, as she was interpreting such reckless disposition for a strong determination that every Takamachi would inherited in every fabric of their existences. From her past training and sparring with Vivio, Nanoha learnt that her beloved daughter has greatly becoming a lot more similar to her while having some of Fate and Hayate's quirk personalities mixed in it. Nevertheless, Nanoha's own trait of personality was indeed proven to be a dominant factor that influenced Vivio together with her style of fighting in which may or may not include the creation of strong, versatile and yet dangerous technique known as "Sacred Defender" before she reclaimed the long lost "Saint's Armour" of hers thanks to Ave and Shari's invention when upgrading Sacred Heart.

During one of the major military campaign against East Europan Imperial Alliance and their Coalition of Old Governments allies, Vivio was badly injured after she recklessly fought against sheer number of enemies before trying to protect her beloved and cherished Nanoha-mama in one occasion. Even though Vivio did manage recover afterwards thanks to Sacred Heart's help for mitigating the overall damage that she should be receiving together, as well as speeding up her self-recovery process, Nanoha understood clearly over the severity of her reckless behaviour when it did indeed influenced those cherished people around her, namely her immediate adopted daughter and younger brother, Vivio and Ave to a certain extend.

Because of that, Shamal's reminder has made Nanoha once again started to reconsider her action, as she quietly listen to the said Knight of the Lake's advice and waited for a little longer instead. While waiting for her injuries to recover, Nanoha once again letting a small chuckle out as she remembered the fact that she was still sometimes trying to shoulder this entire responsibility alone despite her beloved daughter and younger brother, Vivio and Ave respectively together with everyone else were already there to support her as well. Even if she wasn't wrong for doing what she has done for this entire time, Nanoha also started to realize that another better alternatives also existed out there at the same time. These alternatives might not always yield a better result than the one that she used to always done in the past. Yet, the said Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces herself realized that such options were actually worth trying after all.

"Thanks for reminding me that, Shamal. Since I should have noticed that a lot sooner…" kindly thanked Nanoha, as she smiled at Shamal in which currently still casting her healing spell, "Calming Heal" at those minor cuts and bruises on her body at the same time. "You're welcome, Nanoha-chan. Also, it seems that Ave-kun, Vivio-chan, Hayate-chan, Rein and Vita-chan have somehow manage to fight those enemies on their own relatively easy…" replied Shamal while letting the said younger Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces, Nanoha Takamachi herself that the whole situation seems to have already been under control. Because of that, Nanoha's further involvement in this fight against those Draugr warriors seems to have now becoming unnecessary. Especially after Ave, Vivio, Hayate, Reinforce Zwei and Vita successfully took eight of those fifteen Draugr warriors down by now.

It was when Nanoha saw her adopted younger brother, Ave purposely discarded the replica of certain long lost Armed Device, Hrunting in which has started to break apart from continuous use before he projected another Armed Device with similar appearance to Signum's original Lævatein albeit with gleaming obsidian black colour, Fragarach, "The Retaliator". Unlike Signum's original Lævatein in which having a straighter, slightly wider and thicker blade, this long lost Armed Device, Fragarach, "The Retaliator" was having a thinner and more prominent curvature blade instead, similar to how a traditional Japanese's sword, tachi was having a thinner and more prominent curvature blade compared to its successors, uchigatana and katana.

Nanoha noted that her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave has made a right choice to project Fragarach, "The Retaliator" in which mainly useful for slashing its opponents, as such Armed Device would in the end proven useful against opponents such as Draugr warriors or bare-chested barbarians from both Thurian and Hyborian Age since none of these aforementioned opponents were wearing thick armour plates after all. Because of that, the said Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of the Sky, Nanoha Takamachi herself couldn't help but somehow acknowledging Ave's knowledge that he already inherited from his previous life. Especially when she could somehow guessed that Ave's decision to project Fragarach, "The Retaliator" seems to also take into an account on how such weapon would work effectively against certain type of opponent in the actual battlefield.

"Dad and Kyōya-oniichan has once told me about the reason why katana was made in the first place has been due to the ineffectiveness of tachi against the thick armour of Mongol and Koryŏ's battle forces that invade Tsushima during Kamakura period. It seems Ave-kun's old world has also share the exact same history from my own world and he also is aware about that…" muttered Nanoha alone under her breath before she decided to also let a small chuckle as well, shortly afterwards.

Again, the concept of time, space and continuity has been significantly changed ever since Break The World occurred. Those in which fought in the First Defensive War and emerged victorious from it has now blessed or cursed by a phenomenon known as "Stigma of the Cursed Wanderer" that also made them practically immortal in the process. From what Fate and Teana has discovered, Nanoha remembered on how this "Stigma of the Cursed Wanderer" has virtually affect every individual that participated in the First Defensive War and emerged victorious from it. This phenomenon, "Stigma of the Cursed Wanderer" would effectively drew its inheritors or receptors to any other worlds, universes or eternal realities in which another manipulating dimensional power already existed in there. Unless another version of oneself has already present in that aforementioned other worlds, universes or eternal realities, Nanoha, Fate, Hayate, Vivio, Einhalt, Ave and the rest of their family, friends, allies as well as comrade in arms that they've encountered so far would inevitably also be drawn into this perpetual cycle of conflict sooner or later.

Because of that, Nanoha wasn't entirely surprised when she saw her adopted younger brother, Ave's extensive knowledge of different eras across countless multiple multiverses that existed before and after Break The World itself. Even though his knowledge still has yet as extensive as what Infinity Archive or Library's director and chief librarian, professor Yūno Scrya as well as his apprentice librarian, Vivio Takamachi might have been possessed, Nanoha was certain that her adopted younger brother, Ave would already possessed enough extensive knowledge that would proven to be useful in their mission across different multiverses itself after all. Since unlike those vast knowledge that her mentor, professor Yūno Scrya and beloved adopted daughter, Vivio Takamachi have been possessed, Ave's extensive knowledge aren't limited only towards a certain universe, in which Time-Space Administrative Bureau exist together with its administrated and non-administrated worlds.

Eventually, as they were getting involved in more and more incidents across multiple different multiverses, Nanoha noticed on how she as well as everyone else has started to gain new knowledge in which they never actually thought to exist before. The most recent knowledge that Nanoha and everyone else have encountered was the existence of this dying world, Glaðsheimr and Longinus Dreizehn Orden. While their involvement in this conflict might has been completely unintentional at best, the said Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces herself knew that in the end, it was only just a matter of time before Longinus Dreizehn Orden and its prized Glaðsheimr arrive in the third newborn world in which Mid-Childa, Time-Space Administrative Bureau and the origin of the Third Magic, Heaven's Feel itself existed.

Due to that reason alone, Nanoha together with her old and new allies have already made up their mind to defeat Longinus Dreizehn Orden by completely incapacitate Glaðsheimr in this dying world. Since only by doing so, they could somehow protect the third newborn world from another supposedly inevitable crisis that would only adding more discord over multiple other conflicts in which already plagued the said newly born third eternal reality itself after all. In the end, it was the only factor that motivating Nanoha, as well as everyone else. Since the third newborn world in which they have originally came from was truly the place that Nanoha, Fate, Hayate, Vivio, Einhalt, Ave and everyone else truly hold dearly as their cherished home after all.

"I don't think Ave-kun would need your help, Nanoha-chan. Since he seems manage to defeat the remaining Draugr warriors together with Vivio-chan, Hayate-chan, Rein and Vita-chan somehow…" cheerfully informed Shamal, as decided to also letting Nanoha knew on how she should just wait for her beloved adopted younger brother and daughter, Ave and Vivio to defeat those remaining enemies with help that they received from Hayate, Reinforce Zwei and Vita at the same time. "You're right, Shamal. Since they seem to have somehow managed to defeat those enemies alone by themselves, I don't think Starlight Breaker would be necessary this time around. Am I right?" replied Nanoha back while innocently smiled at the said Knight of the Lake, Shamal as well, in return. At the same time, Shamal was only letting a small sheepish chuckle out when she heard the said Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces herself mentioned Starlight Breaker in her reply just now.

"You're right, Nanoha-chan. Especially if we took into account at how dangerous and destructive Starlight is…" responded Shamal, as she was also agree with Nanoha's reply and assessment. "Mou, Shamal! You make it sounds like I always use excessive firepower and blow up everything with my magic aren't you? Still, it would probably better than giving our opponents chances to retaliate I believe…" pouted Nanoha slightly before she decided to argue that a slightly excessive firepower against any of their enemies would sometimes proven to be necessary after all. It was when Shamal once again let a small chuckle out when she saw Nanoha pouting at her while arguing on how slightly excessive firepower might sometimes proven to be necessary against their enemies. Since Shamal understood the reasoning behind Nanoha's argument just now, she decided to give the said Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Ace of Aces herself a gentle approval nod before replied back at her as well, in return.

"I definitely also agree with you in that matter, Nanoha-chan. Although it might sounds a little presumptuous for me to say this, Hayate-chan is also started to use the exact same method when fighting against her enemies. Especially when she performed any unison with either Eins-chan and Rein for that matter…" replied Shamal back, as she also letting Nanoha knew on how her beloved meister, Hayate Yagami has started to fight her enemies with maximum firepower as well. Again, it wasn't something that Nanoha personally has noticed. Especially with the fact that Hayate seldom actually participated in active combat recently due to her role as Special Duty Section 6's supreme commander that oversee its entire operation across these infinite multiple multiverses. Nevertheless, Nanoha was certain that Hayate's combat skill has exponentially improved ever since Break The World occurred.

"Nanoha-mama! Is everything okay? Ave-nii has just defeated the last one and none of these enemies are still present around us currently…" cheerfully informed Vivio while approaching her beloved adoptive mother, Nanoha after she defeated three of those Draugr warriors previously. "It is good to hear that, Vivio. Nonetheless, don't let your guard down until we truly sure that none of these enemies or any Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers are still waiting to ambush us…" replied Nanoha back while reminding her beloved adopted daughter, Vivio to keep on remain vigilant, in return. "I believe any surviving Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers have retreated while none of these Draugr are currently present here, Nanoha-chan. Rein also has reaffirmed that by letting me know about how we have successfully defeated them for now na…" responded Hayate on Vivio's behalf this time around before she landed right in front of Nanoha and Shamal afterwards. It was also when Hayate released Reinforce Zwei from their "unison", as they no longer under siege from any of their enemies' threat after all.

"Still, I agree with what Nanoha just said before, Hayate. Since these monsters have almost get you and Rein killed just now. We better not let our guard down until this place has truly secured…" added Vita, as she instead decided to remind her beloved meister, Hayate on how important for them to remain vigilant until they returned to their provisional headquarter after truly securing this area completely. "Ugh! About that, Rein and I never actually expect another enemy to ambush us. It truly is my fault for being careless and now Ave-kun and Vivio will scold me for that na…" meekly admitted Hayate before she slowly glancing at her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave that has just arrived from defeating the last Draugr warriors just now. Vivio on the other hand was unsuccessfully trying to suppress her mischievous grin, as she knew exactly on how her beloved Ave-nii would definitely have a serious talk with the said Queen of the Night Sky, Hayate Yagami over her carelessness that almost cost both her and Reinforce Zwei's life.

"Vivio and I are definitely worried about what happened to you, commander Yagami. Since your carelessness has endanger not only yourself but also sergeant major Rein as well, unfortunately…" stated Ave with his calm yet intimidating Takamachi-style voice tone. Hayate in return was unable to argue back at her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave. Especially when she was also aware that her carelessness has endangered not only her own life but Reinforce Zwei's as well. Because of that, Hayate decided to apologize at her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave by clasping both of her hands together and perform an apologetic Buddha gesture afterwards. "I'm so sorry, Ave-kun, Vivio, Nanoha-chan, Vita-chan, Shamal and Rein. It definitely my fault that Rein and I got badly injured not so long ago. I promise, it won't happen again in the future na…" apologized Hayate, as she tried to avoid eye contact with both of her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave and niece, Vivio this time around.

"Just promise me that you will be careful next time, commander Yagami…eeer…Hayate-san. Since, I wish not to witness another tragedy once again took place right in front of my eyes while unable to do anything about it…" replied Ave back after he let a small sigh out and project a replica of white Balmoral that presently absent from his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate's Knight Armour Modified, Lord of Glory Set after she disbanded Mobile Section 6 five years ago. "A-Ave-kun…?" yelped Hayate, as she was definitely feel surprised when her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave gently put the aforementioned replica of white Balmoral on the top of her head, as if he was crowning a queen in an Old Belkan royal ceremony after all. "This would definitely made you look cuter while providing an additional protection for having a full parts of Lord of Glory Set equipped, I believe. Don't you agree with me, Hayate-san?" responded Ave back with another question, as he at the same time decided to tease his beloved older girlfriend and commanding officer, Hayate as well, in return.

"Mou! I'm your commanding officer, Ave-kun. Please let me have some of my dignity intact na…" protested Hayate while blushing slightly in embarrassment, as she lightly punch her beloved younger boyfriend's chest at the same time. Ave in return was only letting a small chuckle when he noticed on how cute and adorable Hayate's blushing face was after all. "Now here we are again, becoming another witnesses for Hayate and Ave's flirting. They should remember that everybody is watching them…" groaned Vita before she turned her gaze at Nanoha, Shamal, Reinforce Zwei and Vivio as well not long afterwards. "It just shown us how much Ave-san truly loves Hayate-chama after all, Vita-san. Rein believes that Ave-san's love is what has helped us moving forward after many other setbacks that we experienced back then desu…" replied Reinforce Zwei back before she smiled at the said Knight of the Iron Hammer, in return.

"Rein is actually right, Vita-chan. Since it also is actually Ave-kun's sincerest feeling to us that I still am here after what happened on that day. Now that we are here in this world together, memories from when his voice together with Fate-chan, Hayate-chan, Vivio and Einhalt-chan's voices were reaching me out have never been this vivid for some reason…" added Nanoha while responding back at Vita's remark as well, at the same time. "He was always be the weakest among us, as his unique inherent magic, Gradation Air is just a mundane ability that replicate a downgrade version of divine constructs. Yet, his determination to save you was always as strong as Fate and Hayate's in that regard. Tsche! Even I truly am impressed by that…" replied Vita with her usual Vita-centric voice tone as well, as she once again returned her gaze at both Hayate and Ave shortly afterwards.

"Yep, that's the one and only Ave-nii in which Einhalt-san and I love dearly, Vita-san. Even if he might still blamed himself for not being able to protect Nanoha-mama back then, we all know how Ave-nii has done his very best to protect us by safeguarding our future after all…" remarked Vivio this time around after she listened at Vita's reply just now. At the same time, the said Sankt Kaiser-girl herself also mentioned on how she together with her beloved older girlfriend, Einhalt knew over how Ave has always done his very best to protect them all.

"Well, none of us would deny that. Although he also simultaneously loves to express his affection to Hayate-chan and everyone else very spontaneously, I believe. Fu, fu, fu, it truly is something that very fun to witness as well, I believe…" added Shamal before playfully letting a small laugh out as well, shortly afterwards. "I heard that, Shamal! Mou! Don't you think it isn't embarrassing enough for me to have Ave-kun spoilt me like a little girl just now? Not that I hate it though…" pouted Hayate before she gave Shamal a sharp glare from behind her beloved younger boyfriend, Ave's shoulder in return. "Being popular is really hard isn't it, Ave-nii?" teased Vivio while grinning at her beloved older brother like adopted uncle, Ave at the same time. Ave in return was only letting a small sigh out, as he shook his head before responding back at both Shamal and Vivio's playful teasing just now.

"It wasn't actually that difficult, Vivio. As long as you sincerely follow your heart and never letting any negative thought or desire to overcome it in the end. For me, I love Hayate-san as much as you, Einhalt, Vita-san, Nanoha-san and the rest of my family, friends, allies and comrade in arms. Even if love itself can took many different forms, I could personally feel that they are originated from the same fundamental origin after all…" responded Ave back before he decided to activates his Storage-Armed Device hybrid, Durandal Type-2 in which instantly assuming its default "Spear Form" this time around. "Uhm, is something wrong Ave-kun?" quickly asked Hayate before she also noticed a sudden surge of hostile aura came from Hróðvitnir or Wolfgang Schreiber in which previously has been completely encased within the icy prison that both Hayate and Reinforce Zwei previously created, Frierenfesseln.

"Everyone! Don't let any of your guard down! Since our opponent seems to have actually plotting something!" warned Nanoha while swiftly readying her upgraded Intelligent Device, Raising Heart Exelion II at the same time. "Aren't we already defeated him before, Hayate-chama?" asked Reinforce Zwei while at the same time wondering on why Hróðvitnir could somehow escaped from their icy prison, Frierenfesseln after all. It was when Hayate quickly shook her head before she answered Reinforce Zwei's question while readying her CW-AEC02M Strike Cannon "mass production model" AEC Armament as well, in return. "I'm not entirely sure on how he manage to escape that, Rein. However, he seems to be a lot more dangerous than before na…" answered Hayate back before she decided to reinitiating her unison with Reinforce Zwei once again.

Vivio and Shamal in which standing side by side from one another decided to move a little further away from the seemingly pissed Hróðvitnir, as they at the same time planned to attack him from his blind spot afterwards. "I don't think that it would be easy, Vivio-chan. Especially with how extremely angry and vigilant he currently is…" telepathically remarked Shamal, as she prepared her shield-type defensive spell, "Wind Shield" in front of Vivio, Nanoha, Hayate (Reinforce Zwei), Ave and Vita in order to protect them from any possible attack from Hróðvitnir. Instead of violent counterattack that she expected Hróðvitnir to execute however, Shamal noticed on how the youngest looking and probably most deranged Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerer himself started to cry while muttering words in which almost completely inaudible to her at the same time. Nevertheless, the more she tried to listen at it, the more Shamal and everyone else could somehow comprehend of what Hróðvitnir was currently crying about.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Please forgive me mother! You wretched boy, seducing your father and now trying to take him away from me! I'm sorry mother! Please don't hit me! Don't hurt me! Please! Your face, I shall crush it! Your eye! I shall gouge it! It hurts! Forgive me! Don't hurt me! DON'T TOUCH ME!" cried Hróðvitnir, as Shamal, Nanoha, Vita, Hayate, Reinforce Zwei, Vivio and Ave saw the previously ornate eye patch that previously cover his right eye fell on the ground, revealing a hollow eye socket with thick blood oozing from it. Suddenly he turned his attention at Ave and Vivio in particular before pulling his prized Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol afterwards. It was also when he repeatedly shot both Ave and Vivio using his prized Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol, as its projectiles began to ricochet almost immediately after they hit Shamal's "Wind Shield". Other than that, Hróðvitnir was actually seems acted out of fear, as he tried to intimidate Ave, Vivio, Hayate, Reinforce Zwei, Nanoha, Vita and Shamal with his action just now.

"Is he crying, Nanoha-mama? Ave-nii?" asked Vivio, as she for some reason started to feel sorry at Hróðvitnir in which now frantically pulled another one of his prized semi-automatic pistol, Luger P08 before shooting at Nanoha and Vita direction with abnormal fire rates this time around. "He is crying, Vivio. Do you want to help him?" calmly replied Nanoha back before she decided to get her upgraded faithful Intelligent Device, Raising Heart Exelion II at the same time. It was when Vivio gave her beloved Nanoha-mama an affirmative nod, as she reaffirming her resolve to help her opponent, Hróðvitnir from everything that pained him. "Unfortunately, you won't be able to do that now, Vivio. Since none of us would be able to touch him. Unless we completely shut Glaðsheimr down and stop this entire déjà vu in the process…" added Ave, as he explained on how Vivio would be able to save Hróðvitnir only after they destroy Glaðsheimr and stop this entire déjà vu completely.

"Déjà vu?" innocently asked Vivio, as she turned her gaze at Ave at the same time. It was when Vivio's beautiful mismatched green and red eyes met Ave's equally beautiful dark emerald green eyes, as she finally couldn't help herself from blushing slightly shortly afterwards. "It was a mysterious magical phenomenon that gave him and the rest of Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers their invincibility, Vivio. Since only by completely destroy the very source of déjà vu, in which happen to be no other than Glaðsheimr itself, none of us could touch him unfortunately…" answered Ave this time around, as he explained on how this magical phenomenon, déjà vu has ultimately made Hróðvitnir and the rest of other Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers invincible after all.

"I agree with Hayate's errand boy, Vivio. This phenomenon, déjà vu or whatsoever it has been called for is what makes them invincible. Now, as we took its core, this invincibility started to slowly disappear from them. It probably is the reason why they started to fight more aggressively and desperately, trying to unseal their swastikas before the time run out for them…" added Vita while activating her CW-AEC02M Strike Cannon "mass production model" AEC Armament's "Open Mode" configuration afterwards. "Ah, now that you mention it, these Longinus Dreizehn Orden's sorcerers seem to have nerfed down significantly, Vita-san. Although it doesn't by any mean make them becoming less dangerous than before…" responded Vivio back before she once again turned her attention at the hysterical Hróðvitnir in front of her (them).

"What should we do now? Shall we go offensive or just wait until he calmed down, which is unlikely…" asked Ave, as he summoned four of his Storage-Armed Device hybrid, Durandal Type-2's floating units in which now hovering right in front of him. "I rather that we go full throttle with our full power to subdue him, Ave-kun. He might still be strong and dangerous even after Glaðsheimr lost its core. Yet, he also no longer invincible like before, I believe…" calmly replied Nanoha back while suggesting that they went all out to arrest Hróðvitnir. It was when Ave gave his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha an affirmative nod before letting a small chuckle as well, at the same time. "Full power and full throttle eh…" muttered the said young Time Diver Enforcer, Ave J.C Takamachi alone under his breath, as he once again remember on how his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha used to encourage him to do so in the past.

"I also agree with Nanoha-chan. Since he seems has no intention to cease his hostility toward us, we should at the very least try to cool his head down na…" added the unison-ed Hayate and Reinforce Zwei before she (they) also followed what Vita did by activating her (their) CW-AEC02M Strike Cannon "mass production model" AEC Armament's "Open Mode" configuration shortly afterwards. "A, ha, ha, ha. Even commander Yagami is already becoming more and more like Nanoha-mama isn't she, Ave-nii? Although the idea of cooling his head down isn't actually a bad idea after all…" playfully remarked Vivio, as she also cheekily grinning at her beloved older brother-like adopted uncle, Ave as well simultaneously. "Yep, you're right, Vivio. Thankfully Signum and Einhalt aren't currently here with us, or else cooling someone's head down would instead becoming an overkill…" responded Ave back while he still had his attention completely fixed at Hróðvitnir that started to suddenly suffer a mental breakdown for no apparent reason.

"Ave-san! Hayate-chama! Rein believes that we should hurry and defeat him before he tried something dangerous desu!" warned Reinforce Zwei, as she noticed on how Hróðvitnir began to activate something after he briefly stopped his previously futile attempt to break Shamal's "Wind Shield" using his Mauser C96 and Luger P08 semi-automatic pistols just now. Nonetheless, Reinforce Zwei's warning arrived a little too late, as Hróðvitnir has finally summoned his Yəṣîrâh, a magically imbued holy relic in a shape of Zündapp KS750 motorcycle that would allow him to get away from his enemies unscathed. It was also when he shouted the aria of his Yəṣîrâh loudly, as it truly has granted him a power that would closely connected to his very own wish after all.

"Farewell brave realm of splendour; farewell, Valhalla!"

"Let your proud castles, towering bastions all crumble to ruin!"

"Farewell, resplendent pomp of the gods! Farewell!"

"May you find rapture in your end, O race of immortals!"

"Yəṣîrâh! Lyngvi Vánagandr!"

It was right after he rode his holy relic or Yəṣîrâh, a magical Zündapp KS750 motorcycle known by Lyngvi Vánagandr name, Hróðvitnir or Wolfgang Schreiber successfully escape while leaving the incapacitated Walküre or Beatrice Kirscheisen behind. While Hróðvitnir's retreat has definitely gave Nanoha, Hayate, Reinforce Zwei, Vita, Shamal, Vivio and Ave another brief time of respite, they all aware on how their stay in this dying world might take a little longer because of that. Nevertheless, what have just happened today would also proven to be a significant progress, as not only it would provide Nanoha, Hayate, Reinforce Zwei, Vita, Shamal, Vivio and Ave with more information about their enemies' motivation but also proving that none of them were happen to be completely invincible after all. Because of that, with renewed resolve and confidence, they decided to continue their investigation in order to finally find their way back home, in the end.

To Be Continued…