A little sit-in with the bad guys, and the return of an old item of interest. Disclaimer: I don't own Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, or Overlord.
Spirit Tracks Chapter 37: Discussions of Conquest
Caspond exited the carriage just outside the stronghold on the edge of the desert where the bafolk were stationed. There to meet him were Barbro and Boullope. "I'm assuming things aren't going to plan, then." "Unfortunately no," Barbro said as the trio walked through the stronghold, "Recent events have forced me to resort to usurping the throne instead of inheriting it legally. None of the plans Femel came up with accounted for help from beyond our realm." "Where is Femel now?," Caspond asked. "Probably among the Death Knights controlled by our enemies in Nazarick," Boullope suggested, "My agents confirmed he was executed and his head offered to the masters of the tomb there. And Momonga is not the sort to keep trophies."
"And on their side is a Stand user with all the abilities of a centuries-old magic caster," Barbro noted, "Necromancy would not be beyond him." "Things are just as bad for us here in Roble," Caspond said, "With the recent attack failing to kill my sister and leave the throne open for me, her position is growing stronger. And she's sent envoys to the south-east to ask for aid." "We already have reason to believe George Joestar III and his allies have been to the Mountain Temple," Barbro replied, "And that's he killed all of our agents there."
"One such ally named Ulbert claimed to have cursed Buser with his Stand ability," Caspond pointed out, "Was he truthful?" "According to Yaldabaoth, yes," Boullope replied, "If those envoys bring more Stand users to aid the Holy Kingdom... We already figured a dozen would be enough to deal with the entire bafolk army. But between Momonga and George, there's at least an additional dozen. It wouldn't be a war, it would be a one-sided massacre." "If that's the case," Caspond said, "Maybe we can overwhelm with numbers. The bafolk are respected among the other beastmen tribes."
"We'd need to remove Buser from the equation first," Boullope pointed out, "He's currently in argument with Yaldabaoth regarding chain of command. Of course, we could always let Ulbert's Stand run its course. Make a minor assault with some expendable troops and let Buser run himself into the ground." "Even so," Barbro said, "Adding a few hundred beastmen warriors to the equation will still take weeks to wear down Roble's defenses. And I guarantee that Father and the other nation leaders will be gathering their armies to join the fray."
"If it comes to that," Caspond said, "You can always seek shelter within the Desert Temple. The Spirit Tracks used to wrap around it, allowing access from both sides, but that's no longer the case. And we still have seven powerful Stand users stationed within the temple in case anyone tries to assail it." "That's a good plan," Boullope admitted, "But it's a double-edged sword. The temple holds the final magic well needed to unleash the full power of the Spirit Tracks, making it a prime target for our enemies. And they have incredible powers of their own."
"Still," Barbro said, "All focus will largely be on the defense of Roble, so we may be able to keep everyone's attention focused on our front while we plan for a long siege war." He chuckled. "And while we never expected opposition from the other side of the tear, we were hardly in the dark about the world beyond it. Our final forces will prove quite the surprise for our intrepid adventurers. Now, let's see what we can do to deal with Buser's restlessness until we're ready for the plan to proceed." The trio walked into the main tent.
"A missing group of Stand users?," George asked. Jotaro nodded. "They were contacted by the Speedwagon Foundation and trained to master their abilities. The idea was that they would be helping Jolyne for when Pucci made his move. But of course that was before his first move turned out to be 'get Jolyne thrown in jail where she'll be less of a threat'. The team was kept on retainer in case of other Stand user attacks." "So what happened to them?," George asked. Jotaro shrugged. "We're not sure. They were sent out to the Cape York crater a few months before you, but no one's heard from them since. It's likely they somehow got pulled into this realm."
"We've been all over most of the world," George noted, "If they had been in any part we've already explored, we'd have probably found them by now. Which means they're likely somewhere near Roble." He put a hand to his chin. "This world possesses the sort of magic you often hear about in fantasy stories and video games, which includes mind manipulation powers. And Barbro would be on the lookout for powers that he can use to his advantage. If those Stand users are in this world, they are likely somewhere within the Desert Temple, the last temple we have to explore."
"One last thing," Jotaro said. He handed George a necklace with a bright red stone in the middle. "A gift from the old man." George's eyes widened. "The Red Stone of Aja! Dad said it could enhance any light that passes through it, including Hamon power! But I thought Grandma had it." "She left it to Granddad after her passing," Jotaro explained, "When he heard about the bizarre adventure you were having, he thought it might be a good idea for you to keep in your back pocket, just in case you need a little extra power."
"George and Momonga's faction will be going in first," Gazef explained, "Buying time while our armies gather. Half of them will be heading for Slane to await a planned pincer maneuver. The idea is once the other half of our forces reach Hoburns, George and his faction will take the opportunity to infiltrate the Desert Temple and unseal the final magic well. That will free up the Spirit Tracks between Roble and Slane, letting the remainder of our forces to attack from behind. Any questions?" "Just one," Brain said, "How long will it take for the armies to be ready?" "It's estimated that we'll need at least two weeks to get everyone fully prepared,' Gazef replied, "Let's hope Roble can hold out until then."
Yeah, sorry but Lisa Lisa finally bit it after so many years. Hey, even Hamon can't grant immortality. Read and review.