(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening Will)

Class VII, The Mario Bros, Peach, Daisy, Ragna, Aether, Paimon, Bowser, Kamek, Morgan, and Mona got back on the Courageous. They relocated in the deck outside with Rean and Valimar behind them.

"So this is what Heimdallr looks like from above." Bowser said.

"Yes, though it would look more like a city if it weren't for this phenomenon." Kamek said.

"Agreed. I haven't been in Heimdallr for awhile. I would love to show you all around here. But unfortunately, we don't have the time for that." Mona said. "But I never imagined something like this. Considering that Vita cast this forbidden incantation, I bet this is involved with Ouroboros's plan."

"That is most likely the case." Morgan nodded. "That castle definitely look like something that a Demon King would call his domain."

"Haha. True that. The castle is perfect for my own!" Bowser smirked. "Maybe when I build my next castle-"

"Oh for the love off. Are you trying to get our legs tired?" Mona sighed

"Paimon feels bad for you Mona." Paimon said.

"Good luck on your job." Aether chuckled with a tease.

Mona rolled her eyes. "Ha ha."

"We'll be in Heimdallr airspace in three minutes." Towa announced across the ship. "Let's head straight for Dreichels Plaza after entering."

"Orbal engines and flight engines are both running at optimal levels here." George said. "We're ready for combat any time."

"I don't doubt the enemy's mothership will try and attack, but you just leave that to us." Angelica added.

"Understood." Rean replied. "Just one little detail before we go. Why, exactly, is Elise on the Courageous? And how exactly did she get here?"

"I ask Levi to bring me here with his powers." Elise answered

"Leviii."

"Rean, you can be mad at me all you want. But do you truly think I can refuse your little sister's request for a good reason?" Levi asked. "You should know by now that anything you say to her will not have any effect. Besides, we have a far more important issue than for you to play babysitter."

"Alright, alright..." Rean sighed.

"Plus someone got to restrained and knock some sense into you, and it's not my job alone either. In fact, every one of us believes so."

"Levi's right Rean." Alisa nodded

"Remember, there are a lot of people here waiting for you to come home safely. So don't you dare do anything too rash!" Towa voice agreed

"I concur. You need something to restrain you." Valimar agreed.

"You, too, Valimar?!" Rean frowned

"Oh, they're just teasing you, Rean." Daisy chuckled. "It just goes to show how much they really care about you."

"Same goes for us too." Peach nodded

Luigi turn his head. "Hey, Look!" He pointed as they soon approached at the sight of the Inferno Castle. And we can see a hole in the sky above it.

"It truly look bigger up close..." Mario amused.

"Yes. It's called the Infernal Castle." Emma nodded. "It once appeared during the War of the Lions as well."

"And from there, it must have been sealed away by Dreichels the Lionheart and the Lance Maiden." Laura added

"What are they trying to do with it?" Sara asked.

"Causing problem is what I guess." Ragna answered

"Look there!" Gaius pointed to the Pantagruel that showed up.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Hostilities)

The Courageous found itself in a battle with the flagships, but the Courageous was able to avoid all attacks from the Pantagruel. They went near the castle and saw four magic knights appear, but the other students from other classes were already on the scene and they were willing to keep them off their backs.

As the ship hovered above the bridge, Valimar leaped to the ground while everyone else were teleported with him thanks to Emma, Kamek, Morgan and Mona's combine magic. Rean had Valimar charge at the entrance door and sliced the door away. Suddenly, a barrier appeared at the entrance.

"What's that?" Machias asked.

"Is that some sort of spiritual wall?" Jusis added.

"Yes. It's a spiritual barrier!" Emma answered. "And an incredibly powerful one at that!"

Celine groaned. "Damn her!"

Valimar went for it, but the barrier deflected the attack.

"Looks like it's not gonna work." Fie said.

"If Valimar can't break through it, there's no way Lammy can." Millium added.

"Ha! Af if your weapons can do anything. Let me see if I can break it with my own magic." Kamek said, aiming his wand at the barrier. "Reflectra barmamas kotorus!" He chanted, firing magic at the barrier, then the barrier was destroyed.

"It worked!" Morgan exclaimed

"Kamek, you never fail to amaze me." Bowser smirked.

"Everyone, let's get inside!" Instructor Sara said.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Requiem for Blood and Iron)

Everyone rushed inside and entered a giant center in the entrance hallway. As Rean got out of Valimar, everyone looked all around them, speechless at the sight of the castle interior.

"Okay, now this is a final dungeon." Millium commented.

Levi sighed as he shrug. "I'll say. This castle is fitting for a Demon King."

"Words have little meaning at this point." Jusis said.

"I don't think my castle compare to this one..." Bowser amused.

"Ooh... Paimon is getting the bad feeling about this place... Like really really bad." Paimon gulped

"Yeah. All we can do is steel ourselves and get moving." Machias added.

"Crow and the Azure knight are in here, right?" Elliot asked.

"Yes and I'm almost certain Vita is, too." Emma answered.

Laura nodded. "Duke Cayenne and the crown prince are likely accompanying them as well."

"Xeno and Leo are probably waiting in ambush somewhere around here, I guess." Fie said.

"And I wouldn't be surprised if we met one, two or three Ouroboros Enforcers along the way." Gaius added.

"Yeah, they're most likely expecting us." Levi replied. "We may have to brace ourselves for an incoming gauntlet of battles, they'll hold nothing back once we meet them and neither should we."

"All right, ready to get moving?" Sara asked

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Forward Relentlessly)

"This place carries its weight in history, with ties to both the Divine Knights and the War of the Lions, but that doesn't matter." Sara said. "Not now, anyway. All that matters is that you're here and you have back at the academy, our friends from the Mushroom Kingdom behind you. No matter what we face here, never forget that."

"Thank you, Instructor." Alisa said.

"We certainly won't." Levi added.

"With that said...Class VII, our mission is to investigate this strange castle and find a way to return things to normal." Rean said. "But remember, we're also here so we can carve out a future we've chosen for ourselves. And if we want Crow to be a part of that future, it's time we show him just how far we've by being together. There's no turning back from here. So let's just keep moving forward! There's no turning back from here."

"Ha! Couldn't done it better myself." Bowser smirked.

"Since when do you do speeches that cool?" Daisy look at Bowser with a deadpan face.

"Because I'm the King of Awesome!"

"By enlighten us Bowser, what would you say?" Aether asked with a tease.

"All right, we can tease each other another time. Don't forget that there will be other forces that will stop us. But as long as we stink together, We will overcome any trial. We all grow much, and our bonds will be our key to this mission. Now, let's go kick some ass!" Morgan declared

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Phantasmal Blaze)

"Right!" Everyone nodded

Everyone started climbing the long stairway up to the top and entered the first area where they bumped into a pair of moving statues and a floating one. Rean and Levi combat link with each other. Alisa and Emma, Laura and Fie. Jusis and Machias, Elliot and Gaius, and Millium and Sara. Mario and Luigi, Peach and Daisy, Bowser and Kamek, Mona and Morgan, and Ragna and Aether. Many of them work together against these high-level spirits.

"So, there are high-level spirits in here after all." Celine said.

"Hardly surprising when it's also known as the Vermillion Apocalypse's Castle." Emma added. "From what Grandmother's said in the past, we're in for quite an ordeal here."

"Good thing we have the two of you to help us fill us in on what to expect." Rean smiled.

"I don't know. While I have some knowledge about it, this isn't exactly the same castle that appeared here 250 years ago."

"The castle's layout and contents change depending on both who summons it and what circumstances they summon it in." Celine nodded "Kinda like how the Divine Knights change slightly depending on who their Awakener is."

"Th-That's unbelievable..." Alisa exclaimed

"Regardless, Dreichels the Lionheart and the Lance Maiden conquered this castle in the past, and we shall do the same."

"Whatever the issue is with the castle, we have a mission to stop all of this." Levi replied.

"Right. No turning back now." Fie nodded

"Still, I know the Mario Bros and Princess Peach as the ARCUS units with them but I'm surprised you guys have them too." Rean turn to the others like Daisy, Aether, Ragna, Bowser, Kamek, Mona, and Morgan.

"Oh, Prince Olivert was kind enough to give me one." Daisy chuckled.

"Yeah, he was kind to give me one, Never thought I use it." Ragna shrug.

"I was given one by Toval. I think Prince Olivert came me one." Aether chuckled.

"While for us. Our ARCUS units are better than yours." Bowser smirked as he pulled out his ARCUS, it looks more upgraded then the others has.

"Whoa... Wait.. don't tell me, Ludwig?" Alisa asked.

"That's right. It does more than communication, Arts and stuff. But as you can see, it has a screen." Kamek nodded.

"Seriously, why do you guys have the better stuff?" Sara asked.

"Cause we're villains." Bowser smirked.

"What does being a villain have to do with this?" Ragna asked

"I was given one thanks to this one. I imagine Noel, Tsubaki, and Makoto also have one as Bracers." Mona said.

"As for me, I ask Professor E. Gadd to make me one so I can talk to Crow." Morgan said.

"Anyway, let's talk another time. We need to push through." Ragna said

"Right!" Everyone nodded and they made their way across the first stratum area even though the monsters, heavy armor, and Magic Knights were around here. Bowser launch a fire breath attack while Daisy launch some powerful crystal punches and knock out several armor monsters. Kamek fired his magic at some of the monsters but some reflected back at him as he created a force field. Ragna then slice several of them while Machias and Alisa shoot from several arrows and magic bullets. Aether leap over to different monsters and lt out a flurry of slashes. While the Melee slashers strike them. They push through and found themselves solving puzzles and getting through doors that are too small for Bowser to crawl through. So he punch his way through.

"Sheesh, this castle might look like a maze." Ragna muttered.

"Not to mention some part were too small for me to go through here." Bowser muttered.

"Well, this dimensional castle was designed for humans before this whole world merge thing was going on." Mona said.

"Probably but I can fit in just fine." Kamek said.

"Yeah..." Aether said as he look around the castle with a serious look in his eye.

"The others will definitely be surprised about this." Morgan giggled as they activate switches to open the pathway.

"Paimon hope this doesn't take too long..." Paimon gulped Some have to climb up while Levi use his magic and created an elevator to get to the next area... if what he assumes then there were only bookshelves and a switch they need.

Once Kamek activated the switch, a new path has open and they go down and head to the pathway. They begin to deal with some Magic Knights as Laura launches a flurry of heavy slashes. Rean and Levi did some powerful combo attacks together while Bowser breathed fire at them to block their vision and Kamek conjured projections to them. Morgan cast powerful wind magic at them and Ragna launched heavy slashes. Aether imbues his sword with his power and then charge and let out several slashes on the Magic Knights. Peach and Daisy launch some combo punches while Mario and Luigi use Firebrand and Thunderhand on them. After dealing with the Magic Knights, they begin to walk up the large stairway.

"Mama Mia! We aren't even close to the top and it look so high!" Mario exclaimed.

"Seriously. Bowser's Castle is one thing but this is crazy." Luigi added.

"Not to mention these monsters." Peach said as they encounter a few.

"All right, let's kick some of these guys' asses!" Daisy smirked and then they were ready for battle.

The monsters use beams and magical-like attacks on the party as some dodge while others attack to support. Melee fighters just crush them with their respectful weapons. While Bowser just launch a fire breath attack.

"Ha! These guys are perfect for training dummies!" Bowser smirked.

"Yes. I think we should toughen up more." Kamek advised.

"You and your army? Wonderful..." Mona sighed.

"Aren't you part of the Koopa Troops?" Morgan asked.

"Not be choice!" Mona answered.

"Well, it might be a good thing regardless... But unfortunately for the others..." Aether chuckled as they carefully walk the path and then go through long hallways and then took care of some powerful monsters in the progress. They found a switch and they activated and open a path somewhere.

They begin to enter more hallways with more powerful groups of monsters. Bowser turn into a Spike Ball as Mario use his Hammer and bash them and knocking out several of them while the others join in and slash, shooting and magic attack on the monsters as Bowser grab one and then slam them on the floor, causing them to explode in purple light.

"Sheesh, this is one hell of a dungeon." Ragna sighed.

"I'll say..." Mario wripe his forehead. "This is a good work out at least."

"As if our adventure wasn't close enough as it is." Luigi comment.

"Yeah. Still, all the adventure we had with you guys are pretty fun." Machias replied.

"Hehe, seriously." Elliot giggled. They begin to walk up a large staircase that lead to the large door ahead, they entered a quiet area with a massive door at the end.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

"I wonder where we are." Rean said.

"The end of the first stratum, most likely." Celine replied.

"Finally, a place we can relax." Ragna sighed.

Levi hummed. "I sense three Ouroboro's members beyond that door."

"How can you tell?" Morgan asked.

"Levi's really good at senses presence." Rean chuckled. "Still, after coming here. It's gonna get a little tiring."

"Lucky, we brought the Super Mushroom with us. That can restore our stamina." Peach giggled as she brought out several Super Mushrooms from her pockets and everyone took one and eat them.

"Phew, thanks Princess." Machias said.

"Well, with that. Let's go." Bowser said as they went to the door and open it. Up ahead grand staircase leading to a giant lift.

"What is this place?" Rean asked

"Feels kind of different from the rest of the castle." Fie nodded

"Could that be some sort of magical elevator?" Alisa asked.

"Hmm... I assume so." Kamek said.

"Yeah. We can reach to the next floor. But before we can." Levi said before he glare in front of him. "Why don't the three of you come out already."

"Sharp sense you have." A familiar knight girl voice called out and then three familiar foes appeared through teleportation technique while one is magic.

(BGM ended)

(Trail of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)

"Well, well. Look who finally showed up." Sara said.

"Oh hey, it's the creepy masked dude." Millium comment.

Jusis scoff. "Some people never learn."

"Our annoying Phantom Thief, the Geisha Woman, and our Hotheaded Knight." Levi said with a grin.

"Hothead?!" Duvalie growled.

"Well, you are one." Minerva agreed.

"Haha. My apologies for dropping in like this. And what a lovely surprise. We didn't expect to see the Koopa King, the Superstars of the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as the lovely and beautiful Princess Peach, Kamek, Mona, Ragna the Bloodedge, the gentleman with his flying companion, and the other fair maidens with you since our encounter back during King Bowser and Professor Eggman's galactic conquest. I was certain that every one of you will be lost due to that massive black hole, and the universe would be destroyed. Until it suddenly restored." Bleublanc said

"Honestly, I was surprised too. The whole Universe is restored in the blink of an eye. No one saw that coming." Duvalie added.

"Well, it's thanks to Roselina who managed to restore the universe, that much is certain." Rean said.

"Haha! So it was the Queen of the Cosmo's doing! If only I had the chance to witness her beautiful powers for myself. Alas." Bleublanc said.

"I suppose it was a good thing she restored the Universe." Minerva said. "Still, I can see why the Second Anguis order us to leave immediately."

"Right... But I'm grateful for that." Duvalie nodded.

"Truly, even with the universe restored, our reunion could not feel more proud than to have a grand spectacular stage." Bleublanc smirked

"The only thing spectacular here is your terrible taste." Alisa said with a deadpan look.

"Not to mention your poor eyesight as well." Ragna added. "As if the hothead over there and the bitch with you isn't enough trouble as it is."

"A bitch, huh? You honestly like to encourage your enemies, don't you?" Minerva said with a grin on her face.

"First. How dare you call me a hothead!" Duvalie said. "Second. It is said that she, too, once challenge this legendary castle… and there would be no greater honor for me than to be able to demonstrate my strength against yours!"

"Said the hothead who lost to a few swordsmen with Mona." Bowser comment.

"Why you-!"

"Unfortunately, he's got a point. However, we were merely holding back the entire time. After all, it would be poor if we use our full strength, wouldn't you agree Duvalie?" Mona asked

"Yes, that's true." Duvalie agreed.

"Well sadly for you. You're not worthy of facing my full strength until you prove it. Since we are in a rush, It's possible you might see it. But I should warn you that it will hurt." Levi replied. "However, I'm not the only one who wants to make the most of it, right, Laura?"

Laura nodded. "Duvalie, it would be an honor to test my skill against yours. Neither to prove the Arseid school as more than a branch, nor to defend its name, but simply so that together, we may both aspire to greater heights!"

Millium laughed. "Laura, you're so awesome."

"That's our Laura." Fie smiled

"I can't help but feel she's won the duel before the battle's even begun…" Alisa said.

"I think you've chosen the wrong girl to pick a fight a fight with this time." Sara grin

"Ahaha…" Emma's nervous laugh.

Duvalie stomp her feet. "Augh! Stop staring at me like I'm some sort of naughty child!"

"Yet the "Naughty child" is throwing a tantrum for mocking and trying to get on a certain swordswoman's nerve." Minerva remark.

"Gruuugh! Shut up, Minerva! As if you're any different! It's all very well to talk big, but it means without strength to back it up!"

"If I may interject, a spectacular stage is nothing without a spectacular cast." Bleublanc intervened. "What say you, Class VII and your friends, to settling things between us in one last performance?" He asked as A pair of Archiams appeared alongside them. "Haha. It's a terrible shame I can't do the same with my worthy rival here and now, but there are certainly worse ways to pass the time than crushing the dreams of those with whom he placed his faith."

"True. It's a pity that Fairy Tail isn't with you. However, I suppose you all will do. Compare to my colleagues here, I'm someone you should be more careful." Minerva said with a dark glare with a twisted smile.

(BGM)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost Severe Blows)

"Don't make me laugh." Levi pulled his Glaive and pointed at Bleublanc, Minerva and Duvalie. "Class VII and the rest of our allies has gained far more experience and strength over these past few months than I have. And we will show you that you will triumph!"

"Then prove it!" Bleublanc drew out his staff. "You, with the power of an ogre, you, with the power of light, the famous Purple Lighting, as well as the power of the Mushroom Kingdom Superstars and the Koopa King himself! Show to me the beautiful emptiness that lies at the very depths of despair!"

"If it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get!" Sara comment as she and the rest of us got our weapons out.

"Don't hold back! Because I certainly won't!" Duvalie added. "On my name as the foremost knight of the Stahlritter, Duvalie the Swift...you shall be defeated!"

"In your dreams Hothead!" Bowser smirked

"Yeah, it will be your asses be defeated!" Ragna added

"Laughable. If you think you can then prove it! Show me your real strength!" Minerva said as she unleash her aura.

"Ready your sword!" Laura said.

"Class VII, let's get this done and keep moving!" Rean command.

"Right!" Everyone nodded

Fighters of Ouroboros

The twisted man with a mask: Bleublanc

Twisted woman: Minerva

Arrogant yet Swiftful Knight: Duvalie

The Archiasms launched their razer slashes onto the heroes but they dodge and counter-attack as Bowser sent out a Flame thrower as Bleublanc and Duvalie dodged, while Minerva use her Magic and block it. Levi swirl his Glaive and then launched a wide slash as he leaps and slashes from behind Minerva and Rean slash through with multiple slashes to it, but Minerva block the attacks with her magic. Kamek swirls his wand and send several projections toward the Archaisms and Morgan and Mona combine their magic and launch several winds and water projections to the Archaism. Daisy charge at Bleublanc letting flurry of fist as Bleublanc dodged gracefully, and he counter it by shooting an energy blast at her. Peach pull up a Fire Flower and then shoot several Fireballs at Bleublanc who vanished and then reappeared behind her. Peach backflipped and shoot a fireball from above and exploded on Bleublanc.

Duvalie then parries with Ragna and Aether with her fasted slashes as Ragna taken in some damage, while Aether block her attacks before join with Laura, Fie, Alisa and Emma. Duvalie warms and launch slashes towards Laura and Fie, but Fie reflect the attacks as she launches some slashes and bullets towards Duvalie. Duvalie use Flame Brand and strike them. Emma send out several energy attacks from her Staff as Duvalie dodge them. Alisa shoot multiple Orbal arrows as Duvalie block them with her shield. Then Laura charge and then send two powerful slashes toward Duvalie and push her back.

"Nnugh!" Duvalie winched as she glared before warp and launch slashes at Laura. Then Fie strikes her all over and Emma cast several magic beam attacks on her.

The Archiasm launch jab attacks towards Mario and Luigi but they dodge each attack and then Luigi use Thunderhand on them and stun them. giving Mario the chance to shoot powerful fireballs at them, knocking them a few feet. Mona reappeared as she send out waves of water form into shooting stars and shoot powerful beams on them. Then Morgan place her hand on the floor and then channel her magic through the floor and then a hurricane strike at the two Archiasms into the air. Then Bowser leap into the air, grab the two Archiasm and then smash them together, and breaks them into pieces with his claws.

Machias send out several magic bullets from his gun toward Bleublanc and Minerva as they teleported and reappeared as Bleublanc toss a ward and Minerva created several attacks toward them. They both dodge as Jusis stab the ground, imbues with his magic and launches it toward them with a beam up light. Bleublanc took the damage while Mineva use her magic and defended herself. However, Peach froze the floor where Minerva is standing and made her trip, giving Daisy the chance to punch the ground and a crystal form punch launched Minerva into the air.

"Ugh!" Minerva winched as she glared at them next. Before seeing Levi's Penetrate Throw and strike her, knocking her back to the ground. Minerva got back up then spawn several waves and then cause them to explode all over the heroes.

Levi reappeared from the smoke and clash with Minerva before she clash with Rean. Both Rean and Levi let out some swift slashes towards Minerva as she parry with them, before she used her magic and teleported, then she appears out of thin air and grabs a hold of Rean and Levi's faces. Minerva separates them and flips them both over, but Rean and Levi quickly regain their posture, only for Minerva to snap her finger, and Levi and Rean were caught up in an explosion. Just as Minerva was going to attack next, Bowser suddenly Bowser Bomb her and force her to dodge, then Mario appeared, catching Minerva by surprise and then launching a powerful punch towards her face, sending her flying as Luigi brought out his hammer and then charge up a powerful upper swing strike on Minerva, launching her into the air and then Kamek summoned a Thwomp and smash her to the ground. Minerva push the Whomp off her as she glared as Levi and Rean join the fight.

Sara clash with Bleublanc with her lightning speed as he dodge but soon got hit as Ragna appeared from above and let out a powerful swing, launching Bleublanc flying before regaining his posture.

"Soleil Cadence!" Elliot yelled from the background as Bleublanc, Duvalie, and Minerva failed to release music staves was behind them and cause a powerful devastating attack on them.

"Hahaha! That's twice I failed to realize the musical explosion of beauty!" Bleublanc laughed.

"Will you focus?!" Duvalie shout as Laura charge and clash with Duvalie and Fie follow up to break through Duvalie's guard. With that.

Millium's Airgetlam turns into a sphere and strikes three of them with Sara follow-up. Elliot cast his Arts Malstorm on them while Gaius jump and cause the ground to pierce pillars as Duvalie, Minerva and Bleublanc dodged in time. But soon Duvalie, Minerva, and Bleublanc got hit by Levi's Penetrate Throw, Rean's Arc Slash, Bowser's Firebreath attacks, Aether's seven elemental slash, form into a star phantom slashes, and Morgan's Valflame spell.

Fie appeared from behind and bullet struck them while Laura lead a powerful sword spin as they dodge. Alisa, Elliot and Emma launched their Art as they dodge. But soon Machias launched a bullet blast onto Bleublanc. Millium laser attack, Kamek's magic, Alisa's Arrow blast and Mona swirling water vortex attack on them. The trio got hit by the combined might and Rean follow up with Flame Dragon.

"You loathsome pest!" Minerva respond with rage.

"This is nothing!" Duvalie winch in pain.

"Haha! How wonderful!" Bleublanc praised.

"Yi Ragd!" Minerva said as she use her magic and trap the heroes into her space.

"What the-?!" Ragna exclaimed in the space.

"Now what?!" Sara growled as she struggled to get out.

"Niel Wielg Mion..." Minerva moves her arms in a circular motion while reciting an incantation. "Terse Elcantaeus!" Then she spread her arms wide. "Yagdo Rigora!" Then a stone, god-like effigy with intricate designs on its body appeared right at the heroes which then erupts into a momentous explosion of light, destroying everything within the area of effect.

"WHAT IN THE WORLD?!" Duvalie exclaimed as she covered her face from the explosion.

"HAHAHAHA! Your magic never fails to amaze me Minerva!" Bleublanc laughed.

"Let's see if they can withstand that." Minerva said and they all stood standing. "Figured."

"How can they still be standing after that?!" Duvalie exclaimed

"Damn that was strong!" Rean winched in pain.

"W-What incredible power!" Emma winched in pain.

"Her Magic is off the chart!" Celine added. "It wouldn't surprise me if she was even stronger than Vita!"

"Tch... damn this bitch..." Ragna muttered as he brush off the pain.

"Fancy trick. But it's time we finish this." Levi said. "Fire, Water, Earth, Wind." A magic circle appeared under him as he was channeling elemental power as he open his hand and four color orbs of each element appeared.

WH-What the!?" Duvalie exclaimed

"He can summon the elements to his will?" Bleublanc asked

Then he pointed his finger towards and the Orbs charge at Duvalie, Minerva, and Bleublanc and harm them.

"Gaaah!" Duvalie screamed from the pain.

"What?!" Minerva winched in pain.

"Haha! What beautiful strong colors of nature!" Bleublanc added while receiving such damage.

"Time, Space, Mirage." then Levi call the upper elements and the orbs appeared over him and surround him

"You're kidding me?!" Duvalie exclaimed

"Even the higher elements!" Bleublanc exclaimed

"Imbue my Glaive. And outshine the darkness." Then the orbs of Time, Space and Mirage enter the Glaive and it glows and changes form into a glittering power as the blade of the Glaive extended, glimmering light resembles the stars in the night. "Your time is up. Say your prayers." then spins around and swings his Glaive to the left, then swings his Glaive upward with a black energetic slash, then makes a Golden slash to the left, then he swirl his finger and the elemental orbs swirl turning into a fire tornado, then water vortex, Tornado, and sandstorm and the orbs stop and separate, as I finish by spinning and slamming his Glaive down with a silver slash.

"GWAAAH!" Duvalie screamed in pain as even her armor is getting crack.

"URRGH!" Minerva screamed in pain.

"Such… beauty…" Bleublanc groan as his mask begin to snap

And then he snap his finger and the orbs charge at the enter and trapping those two into a dome.

"I can't… move!" Duvalie exclaimed

"How Ironic...!" Minerva winched

"So…this is his power… truly…beautiful…"

"Sirius Storm!" Levi yelled with one final rainbow slash down and a glyph of stars appeared and then a pillar of rainbow light appeared forming an orb then shattered into rainbow sparkles. Bleublac, Minerva and Duvalue fell on the floor in defeat.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)

"Well… it isn't exactly my full strength… but that should be enough." Levi said

"What do you mean that wasn't your full strength?!" Bowser asked.

"Mama mia." Mario scratched his head.

"Still...We were...victorious." Laura added.

"That was some fight." Sara said.

"I'll say, those three are no joke." Daisy brushed herself.

"We won, but just barely." Alisa sighed.

"Now I understand what they're capable off." Mona muttered.

"Yeah... considering they refuse to go down." Morgan panted.

"The strength of Ouroboro's prime members' is not to be underestimated." Jusis remark.

"And yet, You three WERE holding back, weren't you?" Levi asked

"Huh?!" Ragna blicked

"I thought as much..." Aether said.

"Why do you sound like you expected that?" Paimon asked

"Haha...well, you have aptly demonstrated that you can overcome despair." Bleublanc said who no longer had his mask. "But alas, you are indeed correct. So you were holding back as well, hmm? I was hoping I get a glimpse of your power I sense within you. But I was indeed able to witness a small fragment of it. It was truly divine. But sadly, It seems someone is not pleased."

"This can't be happening...I couldn't have been defeated." Duvalie muttered. "The swordsmanship of the illustrious Steel Maiden could never be surpassed… and now… this silver hair punk… who pierce my lord's teaching as if it was nothing to him!" She slowly stood up. "Impossible...ridiculous...I WON'T LET IT HAPPEN!"

"Aaaaaand she's lost it." Levi blink and sweatdrop. "Do I seriously have to put you three to sleep?"

"DON'T YOU DARE MOCK ME LEVI SULLIVAAAAAAAAAN!"

Duvalie then power up as she roared and then she begin to use her lighting speed, creating after images of herself onto the heroes and then launching several powerful slash projections, forcing the heroes together in one spot.

"Whoa!" Mona exclaimed as everyone was put on their guard.

"Damn! I didn't see her move!" Ragna exclaimed.

"So this is why she's called Duvalie the Swift." Sara amused

Bleublanc and Minerva got back on their feet.

"I must admit, I underestimated you all. You have proven to be worthy adversaries." Minerva brushed off the dirt. "However, I doubt this would force Duvalie to her knee."

"She may not have a number among the Enforcers, but it's most assuredly not for lack of skill." Bleublanc said as he put on a new mask. "So long as her lord wills it, she'll fight till she's breathed her last."

"So even after that beating, you still deserve more huh?" Bowser smirked.

"In a sense, yes." Minerva replied as she channel her magic. "And with that, we can begin the second right, this time, however, our full strength."

"Oh, wonderful..." Daisy muttered. "Then we'll just kick your asses again with OUR full strength!"

"Nah. I think you can leave that to the cavalry." Levi smirked.

"And right you are! The real stars of act two have arrived." A familiar voice intervened.

Suddenly, A rose petals appeared over us, and then-

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - To become the Foundation of the World)

"Come on! Pay attention now!" Another familiar voice.

Bleublanc and Duvalie were forced to jump to Minerva's side as Minerva use her magic to create a shield against Arts when we saw Olivert and Toval show up.

"Your Highness! Toval!" Rean smiled

"You came to help us?" Alisa asked

"Ha! If I didn't know you, I'd almost think you were there the whole time!" Sara chuckled.

"You had to have planned that." Fie smirked.

Toval chuckled. "Well, we weren't standin' around waiting for the right time to make our grand entrance, I'll give you that much."

"Speak for yourself. Though as much as it's a surprise to see the Mario Bros, Princess Peach, and Princess Daisy, along with King Bowser and his minion, along with miss Morgan, Aether, Paimon, Mona, and Ragna the Bloodedge here with us." Oliver said. "And if you must know Class VII, the situation in western Erebonia has finally turned in our favor." Olivert added "And as soon as it did, we made for the capital as fast as we could. Even so, we only just arrived."

"Well, thank goodness for that!" Rean sighed in relief.

"We're grateful to have your support." Laura added

"Hahaha! To think I would get the chance to face you here, after all, Prince Olivert!" Bleublanc smirked. "The Goddess has truly shined Her light upon us- or the devils have cast their shadows, at the very least."

"Bah! Who cares about a debaucherous prince and some bracer who's only as good at his Arts?" Duvalie scoff. "If you're going to try and talk big, at least bring Muller Vander with you!"

"Oh, but we DID bring him." Olivert smiled

"Pardon?"

"Contrary to the inside, things weren't looking so hot out in front of the castle, so we asked him to stay out there and hold the line." Toval explain "His friend showed up to help, too, so who wants to bet how long it'll take before they've got everything under control?"

"His friend?" Instructor Sara asked. "You couldn't mean..."

"Oh and speaking of friends." Olivert said with a grin on his face.

"FIRE DRAGON ROOOAR!" Then a burst of flames launches toward Bleublanc, Duvalie, and Minerva as they jump back.

"Wha-!" Duvalie exclaimed.

"That magic..." Minerva growled then suddenly someone came down and crash in front of them and it was Erza Scarlet. "Erza!"

"Hello, Minerva." Erza replied.

"Erza?!" Rean exclaimed.

"And us too!" Lucy said as she and the rest of Team Natsu are here.

"Natsu! Gray! Happy!" Emma exclaimed.

"Gray, Wendy, Carla! and Lucy too!" Elliot exclaimed

"What the heck are you guys doing here?!" Machias asked. "Not that we're complaining."

"Oh come on, isn't it obvious? We wanted to join in on the fun." Natsu smirked cracking his knuckles.

"We made our way here and figure you might need the backup. So we decided to hide in your airship and surprise you, it wasn't easy I'll tell you that much." Erza added

"After you guys left, we were forced to run towards where you were going. And that's when we met Prince Olivert who offer to give us a ride." Gray continued.

"You guys can leave this to us. We'll handle them!" Lucy said.

"Right. It looks like you've got quite the climb ahead of you. Rouse those fighting spirits of yours! And... do what you can to save Cedric." Olivert requested.

"Yes, Your Highness!" Rean nodded

"You got it." Levi nodded. "You better take care of yourself!"

"We won't let you down!" Laura added

"Kick some ass, Toval." Instructor Sara smirked.

"Well, good luck." Fie added

"We're counting on you!" Emma nodded

"Please, stay safe!" Alisa added

"Thanks, guys, Bye-bye!" Millium cheered

"All right, move out!" Bowser commanded as they made their way through.

"You're not going anywhere!" Duvalie was prepared to attack them until.

"Iron Dragon Iron Fist!" Natsu zooms toward Duvalie and knock her to the wall.

"UUGH!" Duvalie yelled then got back up.

"Hey lady, your opponent is me!" Natsu taught.

"My, it seems I can settle this opportunity, after all, Titiana." Minerva smirked as her magic and Erza's magic glowed.

"I suppose so. But know I will not lose this Minerva." Erza glared.

"Haha! What fun! To witness the battle Fairy Tail Titania and our Spatial Maiden in action! However, I get the chance to face the others in battle too!" Bleublanc cheered and then activate his magic. "Then It seems I will demonstrate my proficiency with my own magic as well!"

"This is NOT the time to try and one-up each other!" Duvalie yelled but realize she forgot about Rean's team taking the elevator up. "No... no... no...! COME BACK HERE! GET BACK HERE DAAAMN IIIIIIT!" Duavlie shout in rage.

"Bye Duvalie!" Levi shouted as he laughed.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Phantasmal Blaze)

We soon arrived our next stop. This one is a little more twisted with the plants.

Laura Hummed "We have quite a journey before we reach the top."

"Something certainly feels off here, though." Jusis comment.

"This is the castle's second stratum." Emma answered. "It's supposedly where the evil that emerged from purgatory's great tree lurks."

"Is that right?" Rean asked. "There's every chance we could run into an ambush like that one again. We have to stay vigilant."

Sara chuckled. "True enough."

"Ja." Fie nodded

"You got it, boss!" Millium cheered

"I wasn't expecting Natsu and his team are here. But we thank them for helping us." Levi replied. "Now, let's be careful as we push through."

"Right." Mario nodded as he notice Bowser is thinking. "What are you thinking Bowser."

"Nothing you need to be concerned about." Bowser answered and then they press onward to an area of plants and the roots as bridges to get across. They met with Spider monsters but then begin to take care of them.

"This place certainly as a dangerous aura in the air." Kamek said.

"I'll say... It reminded me of some trouble back in my old homeworld." Ragna replied

"And what would be?" Mona asked.

"Let's say saving the world and leave it at that." He said as they spotted a giant powerful sider. Then they begin to take care of it with teamwork. "The monsters here are getting stronger..."

"Good, more strength means a higher chance we can beat the others with no problem." Bowser smirked. He said as they go to the hallway which is short for Bowser. "Oh come on, this again?" Then he punches the wall and make a big hole to get through.

"Huh... How strong are you Bowser?" Levi asked.

"Probably enough to take on an Enforcer or so when they're not holding back."

"Yeah, I think that's likely." Sara nodded as they go down and taken care of some rat monster.

"I say like that Minerva chick." Bowser said.

"Well if you ask me... I say I'm capable of handling Minerva as well." Mona said.

"Honestly, with my experience... actually I don't know." Morgan said.

"Considering her magic can manipulate space... she will be a tough one." Aether said.

"I hope the others will be okay." Elliot said as they walk up the hallways again and then found doors.

"Hmm... A switch should be somewhere around here." Kamek rub his chin.

"Why not break it with your magic?" Celine suggest

"If you insist." Kamek said as he cast his magic on the door and open the door. "All right, we're good to go."

"Your magic is something else Kamek..." Elliot comment.

"Well he an old guy." Millium said.

"That better not be an insult girl." Kamek said with a tick on his forehead as they move forward by going through a long root bridge, getting past some strong monsters and reaching the top, then entered the end area of the second stratum.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

"We've reached the end of the second stratum!" Rean said to everyone as they see something in the distance.

"What IS that?" Celine asked

"A green... bird?" Levi asked

"It looks like some sort logo." Morgan said as they approached the large floor with the logo.

"I think I remember this. This looks like a Jeager Logo." Levi answered. "Looks like Zephyr are waiting for us...Xeno and Leo..."

"Who?" Daisy asked.

"One of the guys who look out for Fie when she was young." Elliot answered.

"Ah." Peach nodded.

"Yep, we better go in fully prepared." Fie nodded.

"In that case. Let's go." Rean said

The group open the door and they walk right in. Standing in front of them are Zeno and Leo.

"Wow, talk about quick." Xeno said.

"You've been advancing the castle at an impressive rate." Leo added.

"Uh-oh." Elliot gulp.

"I expected as much." Laura comment.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)

"I knew it was you two." Fie said. "I thought you were busy over in the west."

"We were, but Duke Cayenne called us back here yesterday." Xeno answered

"Fortunate, as that allows us the chance to settle things with you." Leo said.

Fie chuckled. "True."

"You okay, Fie?" Rean asked.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Gazing at the Flickering Flame)

"Don't worry about me. I've got no more hesitations." Fie answered. "I want to know what happened a year ago. Why you all left me behind after the boss died, where the others are, and what they're doing now. I've wanted those answers for a long time. And today, I want you to give me them."

"Well, I don't think it'd hurt to tell her something." Xeno replied. "She's made it this far. She deserves a reward, don'cha think?"

"Perhaps so..." Leo hummed. "The reason we left you behind... was because that was the boss's will."

"His will?" Fie asked.

"Before he went to settle things with the Red Constellation's War God, he gave us a message." Xeno answered. "He told us, if he died in that battle, we should get you out of the corps once and for all."

"As you may be aware, the boss was opposed to you being an active part of the corps from the start." Leo said. "I imagine he thought it was a good time to stop you from remaining a part of it any longer."

"He'd also figured out that the guild got wind of his duel. So he told us to try and make sure the Purple Lightning would find you and take you in."

"A.K.A Sara." Morgan whispered.

"It's hard to believe we're talking about the leader of the major jaeger corps here." Rean said.

"Yeah. I wouldn't have expected him to be thinking of her that much." Elliot nodded

"He fits the profile in his file, all right. Well, more like it doesn't even do him justice." Millium replied.

Sara chuckled. "Boy did I get played. Never guessed all that was his plan when I took her under my wing. He always was the clever sort."

"Sounds like to me, he's a man worthy of his title for bearing so much concern for his suborniates." Levi said.

"Hehehe. Sounds like something I would do." Bowser amused.

"Which... sounds good?" Aether asked

"Paimon doesn't know either." Paimon said

"As for the other question...the one about where the others are and what they're doing." Xeno said.

"That, we can't answer." Leo added. "Surely that comes as no surprise. You're no longer part of the corps. Outsiders have no business being kept abreast of our internal affairs."

"Still, if you really wanna now… you could always beat it out of us. That's how Jeagers do business, right?"

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - A Quiet Decision)

"Back before I join class VII. I always had to rely on others to protect me. When I was left wandering battlefields with nowhere to go, I only survived because the boss cared for me. When I fought battle after battle for the corps, I only lived to see another day because of the things you two taught me. And when you left me behind, I only got by because Sara rescued me. One misstep was all it would've taken for me to lose my way. But ever since enrolling at the academy, I've finally been able to work toward changing that. Now, I'm no longer completely reliant on others. I can stand on my own two feet. I've become someone capable of protecting the family I treasure instead of hopelessly being protected by them. And I was able to prove that, too. Because when I was separated from everyone this time… I was able to fight and take them—and everything else I lost—back again."

"Fie." Rean smiled

"Oh, Fie." Levi smiled as he look a little emotional.

"You sure did." Alisa smiled

"That you did." Emma smiled

"I'm not the girl you knew anymore. I'm no longer a child who can't do anything alone—who can't decide anything for herself. It doesn't matter if it's the academy or the corps. If it's to protect what I care about, I'll strive every day to get stronger and stronger." Fie pulled out her Draggers. "Not because becoming stronger to earn what you want is the way of a jeager… but because it's MY way as an individual."

"Aww, Fie." Peach smiled.

"And don't you forget it!" Millium cheered

"Well said, Fie." Laura smiled

"Hehe. Well said Fie." Levi smiled

"You certainly have grown a lot." Mario nodded

"You sure did." Luigi nodded

"Haha. Well, I'll be. Hard to believe how much that little pipsqueak from back then's grown." Xeno said

"The boss seems to have got his wish…although I doubt even he foresaw how far you would come." Leo smiled

Then both of then unleashed a powerful battle aura.

"Interesting." Bowser amused

"What terrifying battle auras..." Sara muttered

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Severe Blow)

"All right! Show us you can flap with your own wings instead of being coddled in the nest!" Xeno said.

"As for the rest of you… you can show us whether you have the strength to surpass us and step farther inside!"

"Gladly!" Rean replied.

"All right, let's show them we mean business." Ragna smirked.

"Commencing hostilities. Let's take 'em out!" Fie command

"Right!" We nodded

Zephyr Warriors

Trap Master - Xeno

The Behemoth - Leo

Rean motivated everyone as Levi use his support craft to buff everyone along with Jusis. As everyone buff up. Xeno and Leo charge at them and Bowser hold on Leo's attack while Xeno launches a swipe attack as the other dodges.

"You're an interesting creature aren't you?" Leo said to Bowser as they were grinding.

"I suppose I am." Bowser smirked before slam Leo's weapon on the floor and then launching a powerful punch to knock him back.

Xeno launches bombs into the air.

"I don't think so!" Jusis then cast his wind magic as a tornado appeared and explode.

Xeno shoot out several fast bullets as Emma use her Mirror Magic and reflects them back at him.

"Fancy trick!" Xeno smirked as he charge and slash the mirrors as they disappeared. Only for Daisy to launch some combo punches and a crystal punch to Xeno's face.

Strikes the ground, creating a shockwave as Bowser, Mario, Luigi, Mona and Kamek dodged. Morgan jump into the air and then send out several wind magic attacks toward Xeno and Leo as they dodge each one. Then Laura charge in and launched several sword swings at them as Fie strike them at their opening and spin jump, shooting bullets at them. Leo let out a powerful spin attack and knock several of them back. While Xeno zoom towards Levi and strike him from behind, but Levi stab his Give to the ground and leap over it, dodge the bullet attack and kick Xeno's face, pull his Glaive out in the air and toss it towards him, knocking him back a few, giving Rean an opening by slash through him and several Phantom slashes strike him.

"Haha! Nice! You kids are grown much!" Xeno smirked and then he dodge an attack from Peach as she use her Golf club, follow up with Daisy's punches.

Leo charge and then let out some almighty punch toward Bowser as he was push back. Kamek launch his magic but Leo backhanded it. Then Luigi use Thunderhand and send out lighting toward Leo who attempted to backhand it, but it went over his gauntlet and shocked him. Then giving Mario an upper punch, launching him into the air, and Mona jump with a charge attack, send it down to Leo with several water beam attack and cause an explosion on him, before he push back from the smoke.

Ragna charge and clashes with Xeno as they grind and slash again before doing a leap upward in a spiraling motion and a downward slash and took Xeno off guard, allowing Jusis to launch trust attacks onto him, follow up with Machias gun attacks. Aether imbues his sword with light energy, then let out a flurry of slashes towards Xeno and Leo. Elliot and Emma swirl their Orbal Staff and shoot several magic beams toward Xeno and Leo as they dodge each one. Then Sara use her craft Thunder Vortex on them, Allowing Alisa to use Flamberge on them and Millium with Megaton Press. Gaius let out a flurry of trust before stabbing the ground and striking Zeno and Leo with Earth pillars, knocking both back.

Xeno shoot several bullets towards everyone as they dodge, while Leo charge up and let out a powerful punch projection towards almost everyone as they got attacked. Kamek swirl his wand and created large shapes and fires a magic beam at them as they dodge and counter with bullets. But Fie warp and kick Xeno in the chin, follow up with another kick to his cheek, then swirl to her left and took Kamek's attack while Leo block it with his Gaunlet. Bowser turn himself into his Spikeball and Mario ready his hammer and launch Bowser toward Leo who block the attack but pushed him back, once stop, Bowser did his Bowser Bash and nearly crush Leo, giving Luigi a chance to combo Leo who parry with him, before giving him a once punch attack, but Luigi hammer block it, then swing his hammer up to catch Leo off guard and then a thunder punch, knocking Leo back to Xeno.

"Let us glimpse into your fate." Mona said as Mona step forward, however, the ground suddenly changes into water, and the background changed into an illusion of the Starry sky. as Mona was channeling great power as she swirl her arm and several Astral Circles surround Xeno and Leo. "I see calamity awaits you. One you are doomed to escape." She said as several powerful beams was fired toward Xeno and Leo, circling around them and then Mona swirl her arms and several Stars surround Xeno and Leo and some were launched towards them, trapping them into an astral sphere. "Sad to say, this is goodbye." Mona snap her finger as several stars launch towards Xeno and Leo and cause a cosmetic explosion on them as it skyrockets with a devastating attack. "Astral Burst!" The Background change back to normal and Xeno and Leo nearly feel.

"All right, my turn." Morgan said as she forward her arm and four large magic circle appear surrounding Xeno and Leo as one shoot out fire, the other is water, the other is wind, and the last is thunder, combining them into a sphere that grow larger. "Light... and Dark... Collide as one." Morgan spread her arms as one hand has a light magic sphere and the other a dark sphere. Then the sphere begin to change into a tornado of magic as a larger version of the light sphere and dark sphere appeared, swirling around the tornado until Morgan clap her hands together with the sphere. Then the Sphere collide with the magic tornado and form a black hole like, trapping Xeno and Leo while several Magic circles appeared surrounding them. "And vanished." Then Morgan snap her and the magic circle along with the black hole glow brightly and cause a powerful and devastating explosion, knocking Xeno and Leo off their feet and land on the ground in defeat.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost Law of the battlefield)

"Wow, go Mona and Morgan." Fie comment.

"Oh stop, you're making me blush. Still, that was an exhausting battle to say the least." Mona said.

"They're not known as some of the strongest jaegers around for nothing." Rean added.

"Yeah... they both definitely possess some incredible fighting spirits." Mona nodded.

"Well, Jaegers are elite mercenaries after all." Paimon said.

"Yeah..." Aether nodded

"Not bad I suppose either." Bowser said.

"We may be enemies, but I can't help but be filled with admiration." Laura comment.

"I can see why their threat level's down as Level 5 now." Millium panted

Xeno looked up at us. "Who would've thought a bunch of kids, as well as those other guys and that big guy would be able to corner us like this?"

"Haha...this could be quite an enjoyable battle after all." Leo added.

"You two are holding back. How strong are you two?" Levi asked

"I could say the same to you. You were also holding back." Xeno replied

Then black auras appeared around them.

"Oh great..." Daisy muttered.

"Wh-What?" Elliot gulp.

"Did we barely even harm them?!" Emma exclaimed

"I had a feeling that might be the case..." Morgan muttered. "They definitely possess a warrior spirit. They won't go down that easily."

"Then you can add Bowser and I to that as well..."Ragna replied.

"We can answer your questions from earlier but I'm afraid our contract forbids us from letting you go any further." Leo replied

"We got our pride as a jaeger corps, y'know." Xeno added "So as long as we live, you ain't taking a single step past us!" Xeno said.

Then both of them let out a warcry.

"WAAH!" Luigi yelled.

"Oh my..." Peach gulped.

"Warcry?!" Fie growled

"Oh, this might not be good." Kamek muttered

"Ugh... I know they were strong, but not THIS strong..." Sara muttered

"I wonder if I should use a little more of my strength…" Levi wondered

"Not quite, for it appears that we have made it in time." A familiar voice answered.

"Shall we go on the offensive?" Asked another familiar voice.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - To become the Foundation of the World)

Suddenly, Steel Wires appeared on Leo's gauntlet and large blue bullets were fired and forced Xeno and Leo to leap away when Claire and Sharon turned up.

"Sh-Sh-Sh-SHARON!?" Alisa exclaimed

"Claire! You're here!" Millium added

"Oh look, it's my two FAVORITE people..." Sara said in sarcasm.

"Heehee, it's so wonderful to see you all again." Sharon said.

"I'm pleased to see everyone is well. It took some time to catch up to you." Claire added.

"Haha! Well, look who decided to show up." Xeno responded.

"The Severing Chains and the Icy Maiden." Leo said. "We couldn't pray to the Goddess for two people more worthy of our time."

"We'll handle them, keep going!" Claire said,

Sharon nodded. "Leave everything to us."

"Thank you." Rean replied.

"We appreciate your support!" Laura nodded

"Heh. I'm sure you two will hold your own just fine." Jusis added

"Take care, you too!" Emma requested

"Can't say I ever wanted to end up indebted to either of you, but I owe you guys a beer!" Sara replied

"Just be careful, okay?" Alisa added.

"The same to you, my lady!" Sharon smiled.

"See ya, Claire!" Millium cheered

"Stay sharp, Millium!" Claire smiled

The heroes rushed to the second elevator while Leo and Xeno are battling with Sharon and Claire.

"Fie! The others in the corps are doing just fine!" Xeno called. "They're acting separately from us right now, to bring back the boss!"

"Go onward!" Leo called as well. "The next foe you face is the strongest of all. Don't let your guard down for even a second!"

The lift went up and as Class VII was confused about what Xeno and Leo meant while the Mushroom Kingdom Crew took a breath to relax for now.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Phantasmal Blaze)

Soon they arrived at the Third stratum.

"This is the third stratum of the castle." Emma said. "It's said to be the place where light and dark are always at odds with one another."

"We're going to need to be even more careful than before." Celine added.

Fie look concerned as everyone look at her.

"Fie..." Laura trailed off

"Is what they said bothering you?" Rean asked.

"Anyone would be after hearing them say they were trying to 'bring back the boss' " Alisa stated

"He was your adopted father, wasn't he?" Elliot asked. "But it doesn't make any sense. You said he died a year ago in battle."

"Oh so that was going on..." Peach sadden.

"So your adopted old man, died huh?" Daisy asked

"That's right. I only told you guys his title as the Jaeger King, but his full name was Rutger Claussell." Sara nodded. "And yeah, he and the War God both died in their duel. There's no mistaking it. I saw with my own eyes."

"Hmm..." Mario was thinking. "Could it be that bringing their boss back... by using the 1-Up Mushroom?"

"The 1-Up Mushroom?" Rean asked.

"Oh yeah, those green mushrooms that greatly restore your health right? As well as stamina." Millium said.

"But it doesn't stop there." Kamek said.

"What do you mean?" Alisa asked.

"I had a feeling you guys don't know." Mario said. "1-Up Mushrooms have a very special power within them. They don't just restore your health and such. But it can also grant someone extra life."

"Extra life?" Laura asked.

"What do you mean exactly?" Jusis asked.

"It's possible they can bring back the Jaeger King with the 1-Up Mushroom. It's like resurrection." Peach explained.

Class VII gasped while Mona, Aether, Paimon, and Ragna look surprised.

"1-1-Up Mushroom can bring people back from the dead?" Machias asked in shock.

"That sounds... impossible!" Jusis exclaimed.

"I'm afraid it's all true. 1-Up Mushroom can bring people back from the dead by giving them Extra Life. It doesn't matter how long or ancient a person is. They are brought back thanks to those Mushrooms."Peach said.

"If someone stab you in the chest or been shot to the heart or the brain, it doesn't matter, if you had those 1-Up mushrooms, it seems like you're untouchable by death." Daisy added. "That's why the 1-Up Mushrooms are the Mushroom Kingdom's greatest treasures."

"So... If I use the 1-Up Mushroom on my decease father... he will come back to life?" Alisa asked.

"That's right. However, it will work ONLY if it touches the body. It can't do anything if the body was cremated or destroyed." Luigi answered

"I see..." Alisa touches her chest.

"But... is it possible that Xeno and Leo will do that?" Mona asked.

"Well, that depends if they heard it. I had a feeling they don't know about the 1-Up Mushrooms." Morgan said.

"And I think it's best that no one knows about the 1-Up Mushroom secret." Levi said.

"Agreed. I advise you all to keep this secret to yourselves. 1-Up Mushrooms don't appear anywhere either." Kamek said. "They're very hard to find. And they don't grow like regular Mushrooms do. Understand?"

"Yeah... I understand..." Elliot nodded.

"But... what about Millium?" Levi said as they turn to her.

"Ooh, Yeah, you're right. As someone who works at the intelligence department, this is very crucial information. But considering this is very very dangerous info. I'll pretend to not know about it and forget it." Millium said.

"Right... in any case, we need to keep moving." Fie replied. "Right now, we need to settle things with Crow."

"You're right. I have a score to settle with him too." Levi nodded. "We should go and talk about this later. After all, Sharon and Captain Claire are both tough individuals."

"Right. Let's go." Luigi nodded as they enter the third stratum. They arrived at the center was a stairway that we needed to get to. They came across a hallway with mirror monsters.

The Mirror monsters they were able to handle so they press on. They came across a door which Kamek use his magic and unlock the door and they go through the staircase and see a ghost monster. Luigi use his Poltergust 3000 and suck it into the vacuum.

"I'm shocked that vacuum actually work on it..." Celine sweatdrop.

"Professor E. Gadd invention is so amazing..." Emma added.

"Seriously~." Alisa cooed.

"Imagine what your Grandpa would say if you think of E. Gadd as your grandpa." Fie smirked.

"Oh he'll be heartbroken. But like I would do or say such a thing." Alisa said as they continue onward.

"Makes me wonder if I use that on Paimon." Aether chuckled with a joke.

"Does Paimon look like a ghost to you?!" Paimon pouted.

"Ugggh..." Ragna gulped while keeping his cool about ghosts. 'Luigi, please get rid of the ghosts...'

Soon they head back and down and take to the right and go upstairs, taking care of a cannon monster and then found a switch and activate it. Then the walls revealed a pathway, also reveal some mysterious magical wall.

"What the heck is that?" Ragna asked.

"It looks like a trap and we have to go through the correct one to disable it." Kamek said.

"Oh, great, which one do we need to go to?" Machias asked.

"Hm... let's try the one on the left." Rean said as they approached the left one and tough it. Then the Magic circle appeared and disappeared and the two walls disappeared as well. "I guess this was the correct one."

"Okay, what about the next one?" Elliot asked as they walk to it."

"Hmm... I wanna say... the center." Morgan said as she touch the center... only for monsters to appear. "It's a trap!"

"Come on everyone!" Rean said as they draw out their weapons and then fight the monsters. The devil monsters fire lasers at them while Emma reflect it back with mirror magic.

Raga let out some powerful slashes as Bowser launched a powerful flamethrower attack on them. Machias use bullet back at the, while Mario, Rean, Peach and Daisy charge at the devils and use their respectful weapons. Peach use a frying pan and slack it on the face, causing the devil to spin around before hit with the tennis racket and sending it flying to the wall and vanishing into purple smoke. Daisy launches some powerful blows on the devil's body before an upper punch and destroys it. Mario and Rean launch a duo attack and strike the monster together.

"Well, at least that's taken care of." Levi said as everyone put their weapons away.

"Aww... I can't believe I was wrong..." Morgan frowned.

"Don't cut yourself short. This is a crazy puzzle." Ragna said.

"Right. I say the one on the right." Peach said as they go to the right and then tough it. then the magic circle appeared and the rest vanished. "Guess that's it.

Then they begin to go middle one this time and that vanished too. They went to the last one and Morgan went to the center and the trap was deactivated.

"Yay!" Morgan giggled as they found the switch and use it. The door near it was unlocked as they went through it.

They found several fire monsters but Luigi use his poltergeist 3000 and suck them into the vacuum. They found a ladder going down and they use it. They enter the hallways found a sealed door where Kamek use his magic and open it. They found another ghost monster and Luigi use his Poltergeist 3000 again and heard something move. They exit the area, make a right and found the pathway is open now.

"Phew, finally." Morgan said as they walk to the stairs, then went up another set of stairs and took care of other monsters and go to another set of stairs.

"What is with the stairs here?" Machias sighed.

"Seriously... this is getting irksome." Jusis sighed.

Then they encounter another group of monsters and then defeated them. Then found entered the external corridor.

"This must be an external corridor." Laura said.

"You can see Heimdallr outside." Fie said as they take a look.

"Quite an impressive view." Gaius amused.

"Huh. People look like ants from up here." Bowser said.

"I hope everyone's all right." Emma trailed off.

"Yeah... There's also the part with those Grimm... thanks to those idiots of the Noble Alliance." Ragna muttered.

"Yeah... I can imagine the horror if those things show up out of the blue..." Aether muttered

"Paimon hope we don't jinx it..." Paimon said.

"We need to fix all this, and soon..." Alisa said.

"Right. For the sake of everyone here." Peach nodded.

"They continue going to the corridor and eventually found the hallways leading to the final switch and activate it. Then they begin to head upstairs which leads the top of the third stratum.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

"Finally... Whew. That took way too long." Celine sighed.

"Seriously." Luigi said as he pull out a Super Mushroom and eat it to regain stamina. Then they approached the final door and then arrived it was a hallway with a massive pillar with an elevator at the end.

"Here we are." Rean said.

"I think we're at the end of this stratum." Alisa added.

Laura hummed. "It almost resembles an ancient temple."

"Oh look." Millium pointed. "There's an elevator over there."

"Hold on..." Aether paused.

"Huh?" Paimon tilt her head.

"Hmm... does anyone else feel that?" Bowser asked.

"Yeah... I felt it." Daisy said.

"Oh boy..." Mona frowned.

"Yep. It's him." Levi sighed. "Come on out, McBurn. I know you're there!"

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost Law of the Battlefield)

He then appeared halfway across the throne room.

"Hehe. Nice to see you all again. The last time we saw watch other was with King Bowser's Dark Matter Reactor or something. Speaking off, fancy seeing you here as well Big Guy."

Bowser's eyebrow. "Nice to see you as well, I guess?"

"I had to admit. I was upset when that whole universe was gonna be destroyed. But it all suddenly returned. Not sure how that happen. But if I had a guess... I say it's that Queen of the Cosmo doing, right?"

"Yeah, Roselina restored the Universe." Mario nodded

"Haha. I guess I owe her my thanks for that. Thanks to her, I don't have to worry about finding some interesting people any longer. Like Natsu Dragneel." Mcburn smirked.

"Oh, we heard. He was the only one capable of handling you, right?" Rean asked.

"Oh yeah. Eating my flames like they were his snack. He got me so hot that I was actually overwhelmed by him. He pierce through my fire like it was nothing."

"I feel like he said something sexual just now." Morgan said.

"Oh good, you're not the only one." Mona said.

"Why doesn't Paimon feel... red of all sudden?" Paimon asked as she scratch her head.

"Probably embarrass." Aether replied

"Damn... Natsu really is incredible... despite being an idiot." Ragna said.

"But him aside, he wasn't the only one, besides the Queen of the Cosmo, the Big Guy, Relius Clover and you, Ragna the Bloodedge. There were other people that caught my attention. Such as that blonde over there with his flying companion. But I was hoping I get to see you again Sullivan." Mcburn smirked

"Me? Why? Wait, don't tell me... Is this about my power?" Levi asked

"Indeed. Back at that Dark Matter plant, I notice you got a lot stronger in just a few days. And I couldn't help but wanted to see your power." Mcburn answered

"So you wanted to fight me?"

"Yep. Sure do. After all, we're almost the same you and I. As well as another I got my eyes on" He said, looking at Aether and cause Levi and Aether to be silent.

"You and him are the same?" Emma asked

"What does he mean by that?" Elliot asked

"And who does he mean by another?" Morgan asked

"Was this what you were discussing with him back at the Panteguel, Levi?" Rean asked

"Sounds like you and him had an interesting topic." Sara replied

"Anyway." Mcburn scratched his hair. "Honestly, whoever that guy was ruined my fun. Telephoning me to the middle of nowhere." Mcburn muttered then he smirked. "But I did notice his presence. And I got to say. He really got my attention. Still… I figured I should pay more attention to you. After all, if you get stronger, your power will be even stronger too. And you'll be my new way to entertain myself."

"Seriously?" Levi sweatdrop. "Should I be flattered or creep out?"

"Flattered. Still, I bet you and Rean are as psyched as I am to have been dragged to a place like this." Mcburn said

"You've got that right." Rean replied.

"And considering that you're the most powerful of them all, I do wonder if you really wanna be here." Levi added. "Maybe you could just leave and let all go?"

"Well, I could, I guess. I've got zero interest in anything you kids're fighting for, aside from you, the Koopa King, blondie there, and Ragna the Bloodedge that is." McBurn said. "And I'm not Erebonian, so not like it matters to me who wins the war, either. I've just got one order of business to take care of, then I'll be happy to get out of your faces."

"What are you planning?" Emma asked.

"You've got the Purple Lighting, the Koopa King, Blondie with his flying companion, and Ragna the Bloodedge with you, but we can have fun some other time. Rean Schwarzer, get your Divine Knight in here. And you Levi, show me these radiant powers you have."

"What?!" Alisa exclaimed

"Huh, are you planning to take on Valimar and my powers at the same time?" Levi asked.

"What?" Laura asked

"You're joking right?" Daisy asked

"But that's ludicrous!" Jusis stated

"That's exactly what I'm planning." McBurn answered. "Don't get me wrong. I'm kinda curious about what your powers can do now. After all, Levi's power IS light. But I shouldn't need to hold back at all in a handicap against you and that giant hunk of metal."

"Well… I'm flattered you thought of me that way. But there's absolutely no way you're facing Valimar." Levi stated

"Exactly." Celine agreed. "Rean, you must remember that you have your battle with the Azure Awakener!"

"I know..." Rean nodded.

"Not to mention we all know how powerful you are. And that your power is in a whole new league. Natsu is exceptional due to his magic... but for your power, I know your power can incinerate anything in this world." Levi stated

"I feel the same. I can only guess what you have is somehow connected to the Divergent Laws of Ouroboros…" Emma nodded

"Not another word, little lady." Mcburn threaten.

Emma gulp while Aether close his eyes as he know something.

"Anyway, considering your strength and presence, I might have to use my powers. But I rather not. But I will use my full strength as I did with you before back you and Duvalie interrupted that moment." Levi said.

"Hehe, I see...still want to try you luck against me?"

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Severe Blow)

"Well, it's clear that we can't defeat you, but we at least carve a path past you. On behalf of everyone who's ever placed their faith in us, we will overcome, no matter how strong a demon you are!" Rean answered as we draw our weapons

"Right!" Gaius nodded

"It would be an honor to test my blade against you." Laura nodded

"Ha. I guess you'll have that fight with me after all." Bowser smirked.

"Guess I shouldn't hold back, one bit!" Sara added

"If you want your ass kicked, Mcburn, then I'll gladly oblige." Ragna smirked.

"As long as we're together. Nothing will stand in our way." Alisa nodded

"Yeah, I'll do whatever I can to douse his fire." Mona said.

"Same goes for me." Morgan nodded

"I'll give this everything I got!" Aether declared

"Time to show you the full power of Zephr's craft." Fie comment

"Go on, Lammy! Show him what you can REALLY do!" Millium smirked

"If we turn around and ran here, we'd bring shame to the academy!" Machias nodded

"I shall demonstrate all the pride the Albarea name has to offer!" Jusis added

"I'll do all I can to suppress the power of his flames." Emma nodded

"Allow too to help you with that." Kamek said.

"We didn't come here just to ge roadblock by you, you know." Mario said.

"Oh yeah. We'll carve a path with all of us together... I hope." Luigi said.

"I face mages like yourself. So we can handle you no problem!" Peach said.

"Yeah, we'll show you what we're capable of together!" Daisy smirked

"Get ready for us, McBurn. Cause we're going to fight with everything we have!" Levi exclaimed.

"Okay, if that's what you want." McBurn replied as he was surrounded by black flames before a pair of archaisms appeared. "Let's knock it off with the tired one-liners and get down to business. You can do all the talking you want after!"

Rean gulp but still stood strong. "Don't be afraid! Class VII, and all of our allies here, our objective is to force our way past him!"

"Make sure you all have combat links enabled-we're going to need them to stand a chance!" Instructor Sara advised

"Right!" They nodded

The Strongest of Ouroboros - Mcburn

Mcburn launched an extremely powerful craft on the group as they dodge. Bowser shoot a fireball at Mcburn but he backhand it, Mona conjured several water magic and shoot a jet of razer set of water At Mcburn who dodge, only to get hit by Morgan's Wind Magic from under his feet. Emma use the Crescent Moon spell on everyone and buff them. Ragna charge at Mcburn with swift reflexes as Mcburn dodge it, however, Ragna arm grow into a large claw and stuck Mcburn, stunning him as Daisy let out a Crystal combo punch, knocking Mcburn back.

"Haha... Nice." Mcburn smirked as he strike Ragna with his Hellhound craft. But Ragna use his Armmara to slash them.

Kamek fire a bolt of magic towards Mcburn as he backhand that, and then Rean, Levi, the Mario Bros, Laura and Fie zoom and let out slashes one by one against Mcburn. Mcburn can handle it himself well and then he push them back with the force of his strength. Aether channel wind and earth to strike at Mcburn who dodge it before Aether readied himself and kick Mcburn's face. Levi use Penetrate Throw while the other, minus their allies not from Zemuria, use their Crafts onto him. Mcburn still stood strong and then launched his strongest Craft which turn into a firey vortex. Some of them got powerful burns from him. Emma launches her Arts onto Mcburn and he dodge in time.

"Let's a-go Bro!" Mario said.

"Oh, yeah!" Luigi nodded and they pulled out an Ice Flower and turn into Ice Mario and Ice Luigi. They begin to shoot out ice balls towards Mcburn as he use his fire to melt the snow.

Peach pulled out an Ice Flower and then charge up a powerful ice sphere attack as she charge it. While Machias shoot several bullets at Mcburn, Sara launches her lighting slashes onto him Gaius with a tornado to push him back. Millium's Airgetlam into a sphere. Alisa then support her allies with her Craft. Then Peach unleashes an Ice Cannonball and strike a blow on Mcburn.

"Ow! Why you-!" Mcburn shake his head and then he use his fire powers and send out several fire blast toward the heroes as they dodge in time.

Jusis charged in while Elliot was casting Music Magic on him and launched several musical notes to attack him. As Mcburn dodges Jusis's trust, he notice Elliot's magic as Jusis jump back and strikes him as it explodes. Mcburn jump back from the smoke, then see Bowser grab a hold up him then jump into the air with him, then backflip before belly-to-belly suplex Mcburn onto the ground, causing an aesthetic explosion. Mcburn regains his posture, but Ragna dashed at him with a darkness punch, followed by a swing claw attack.

"Burn!" Mcburn toss a fireball at him.

"Dead Spike!" Ragna swing his sword upward along the ground, unleashing a dark energy and colliding in an explosion.

Morgan summoned four large magic circles and shoot powerful fireballs towards the Archiasm and Mona use her craft: Stellaris Phantasm: by summons sparkling waves and creates a reflection of the starry sky, and created Illusory Bubble, trapping the Archiasms as Jusis, Gaius and the Mario bros let out their powerful attacks on them, with the addition of Mona's attack by snapping her finger, creating a powerful water explosion on the Archiasms, causing them to be destroyed.

Mcburn conjured fireballs from both hands and launch several of them toward the heroes. But Mario, Luigi and Peach conjured powerful Ice balls and launch them to the fireballs and both exploded. Daisy leap into the air and then launch a powerful kick. Mcburn jumped back from the kick, but only for a crystal molted into a kick, send Mcburn flying as he got back on posture. Aether stab his sword to the ground, causing light to chage toward Mcburn and explode underneath him. Mcburn use Hellhound craft on them but Emma reflects it back onto Mcburn as he dodges his own attacks.

Laura launched a powerful swing and push Mcburn back and damaging him. Then Fie follows up using her S craft onto him. AlisaAlisa cast the Orbal Art Altair Cannon onto Mcburn, while Emma cast Claiomh Solarion on him and Elliot with Malstorm Orbal Art. Mcburn covered himself before Bowser charge up his punch and then launch himself towards Mcburn and deliver a powerful punch and him and knock him back a few feet.

Mcburn sent out several fire rings toward the heroes while Gaius counter it with Gale Storm and exploded. Kamek swirl into the air and then shoot several magic Beam at Mcburn's surrounding.

"Do you need glasses old man?" Mcburn asked.

"Shouldn't you pay attention?" Kamek shot back with a smirked

"Wha-?" Mcburn eyebrow before he turn to his back and Ragna grab a hold on his face with a claw.

"Devoured by Darkness!" Ragna yelled a bombard Mcburn with dark tendrils and finish it with an explosion of darkness and knock Mcburn flying. Then Levi warp and use his Craft Tornado Dance at Mcburn, join with Rean dealing powerful phantom slashes onto him.

"Oh, now my blood is boiling." Mcburn smirked as he let out a powerful force of his strength to push everyone near him back. "Let me show you something fun!" Mcburn smirked as he unleash a large wave of fire. Then he launched three fireballs at them.

"Everyone! Get behind me!" Levi yelled as they did in confusion and he conjured a Light barrier around them. The three fireball turn into a firey tornado.

"This one's a scorcher." Mcburn said as he unleash his S craft by gathering crimson flames in his right hand, preparing to rear it back to channel more power to it before tossing it off like a fastball. "Incandescent Hellfire!" The flaming crimson sphere begins to grow larger by the second, becoming a flying meteor.

Once it made contact with the barrier, The barrier was engulfed by it. Mcburn's indomitable strength causes Levi's barrier to crack so quickly as he am holding it back. Levi let out a roared and increase the barrier's power as the cracks of the barrier is all over. As the heroes can see the destructive force Mcburn's S craft was. It was like an exploding sun. Soon it died down. The flames dissipate as Mcburn can see the barrier is still intact.

"You're shitting me." Mcburn look in surprise.

"H-Holy Crap." Elliot gulp.

"He truly is a demon..." Kamek muttered

"I don't think we could have survived such a blow..." Mona sigh with relief.

"Levi, you okay!?" Celine asked as he disable the barrier as he panted and was covered in a lot of sweat.

"I'm fine... Tsk. He's far stronger than I thought." Levi muttered. "Guess I had no choice." He said as he was surrounded by a golden aura. Then Levi swings his arm and his hair and eyes change color. Levi's hair was white and his eyes were golden.

"Oh?" Mcburn look surprised. "That power you have…"

"You're seeing a small fragment of it. Let's see if you can handle it!" Levi responded did a small echo.

"You're not going with this alone! Spirit Unification!" Rean went for his Spirit Unification and use his power.

"Rean, shall we try our crafts together?" Levi asked.

Rean nodded "Yeah...here we go!"

"OVERDRIVE!" The two of them yelled in sync as got an additional boost from the Overdrive power.

Rean and Levi suddenly vanish and then reappeared, behind Mcburn as Several devastating Phantom slashes struck him, causing him to send flying. Then Levi warped and launch several flashy phantom slashes and Rean's Tachi imbue with his power and let s trust attack, then a powerful slash down as several flashy Phantom slashes struck him.

"Nugh!" Mcburn winched in pain.

"All yours, Rean!" Levi shout

"Leave it to me!" Rean shout

Then they both zoom to Mcurn before he can even react. Rean sliced at McBurn countless times and Levi pointed at the center where Mcburn is at, and then a Golden magic circle appeared and then Levi jump into the air and have angel wings and summons several magical beam shoot toward Levi's Glaive as he raised it high. Levi's Glaive was imbued with radiant power, and then he charge with speed naked to the human eye, and launch a flurry of slashes, combining it with Rean's Phantom slashes. Levi reappeared above Mcburn, let a wild swing then spins it in a circular fashion forming a tornado with the elements and higher elements imbued into it. Then Rean lends some blue flame slashes and then a fiery slashes as he wraps into different surroundings on Mcburn with phantom slashes. Levi exit the tornado, then summon all the elements from his hand, and pointed at Reach's Tachi. Rean raises his Tachi high and the elements enter and imbue his sword with a glowing extended rainbow. Levi landed and stab the ground and radiant power draw closer to Mcburn and then his Glaive extended. Levi wrap alongside Rean as they was on the opposite side of Mcburn, and then the seven elements orbs floated over Mcburn. They slash Mcburn as they reappear and stood side by side with their eyes close, then open.

"Radiant Starfall Dawn!" Rean and Levi shouted as the orbs explode into sparkles and slashes as a heavenly light appeared underneath Mcburn. When the explosion faded away, McBurn was down on the ground.

(BGM ended)

Rean and Levi's power soon cancel itself as they both were exhausted as they turn to Mcburn was on the ground.

"Holy..." Machias jaw dropped.

"Holy shit..." Ragna said.

"Whoa..." Morgan and Aether blicked.

"Amazing." Jusis added.

"So coool!" Paimon cheered

"Now that's something you don't see every day." Sara added

"I'll say... that was something incredible..." Mona nodded

Kamek notice Bowser was writing something.

"Your Nastiness? What are you writing?" Kamek asked

"Noting to self. Never take on those two with their power on." Bowser said while writing down.

"Still, Mcburn's strength is immense." Laura said.

"... 'In a whole different league' is right..." Fie nodded

"How did Natsu was able to withstand this guy?" Millium asked. "I know it's his magic but..."

"Hah...hah...hah..." Levi panted. "You are...one tough bastard...you know that?"

"Hehe, you're right...and it feels good. I got to admit… it really hurt. I haven't felt that much pain in awhile." McBurn replied. "Looks like you guys'll do just fine."

Suddenly, an aura of flames appeared around him.

"What's happening?" Gaius asked

"Th-Those flames around him." Emma's eyes widen.

(Trails of Cold Steel - Unknown Threat)

Mcburn stood back up.

"What the hell...how can you still be standing after all that?!" Levi exclaimed

He smirked. "You were able to take me down because you decided to unleash a small fragment of your power! Your strength is not bad, But not enough. Who cares what Abyss and Steel have planned? I've been struggling to find someone ever since that idiot Loewe went and kicked it."

"Loewe? Leonhardt the Bladelord?" Sara asked

"Who?" Levi asked

Then suddenly Mcburns eyes change into like a demon. "I can't wait to see how much I have to turn up the heat to take you kids out. Let's see if you can be the same as Natsu Dragneel!" Suddenly, his hair changed to a light blonde color.

"Bah!" Peach yelled.

"Aaah!" Paimon yelled

"What... the hell?!" Daisy exclaimed

"Mama mia..." Luigi gulped.

"Wh-What...? How?" Alisa gulp.

"This is... his full power?" Mona asked in fear.

"I-Is this some kind of bad dream?" Machias shivered

"What are you?" Bowser muttered with a sweat on his cheek.

"His power... There's no doubt about it..." Aether whispers while muttering.

"This what you meant by 'all of you?' " Rean gulp.

"Are you even human?!" Morgan exclaimed

He summoned a firey orb in his hand.

"Look out!" Levi yelled as he use his power and let out a roared and spread out and spread his arm, surrounding his friends and allies in a shield of light as Mcburn hurl that orb and once it contact. it cause a powerful fiery explosion. But it was able to withstand it but the surrounding pillars did not. The Light shield fainted as that's done.

"H-He really is the Blazing Demon." Celine muttered

"His power's beyond comprehension." Fie muttered

"Can he even be defeated by human hands?" Laura asked

"I'm not sure if we can handle this guy too!" Kamek exclaimed

"He's just like the Flame Demon in ancient legend..." Emma exclaimed

"How can anyone be this strong?!" Sara muttered

"Guh... he reminds me of few people... with that kind of power..." Ragna muttered.

"I guessed it can't be helped… It seems I HAVE to use that power." Levi muttered and then a golden aura begin to emerge from him, and then soon it begin to grow a little large and the ground begin to shake.

"Wha-?!" Sara exclaimed

"Wait, is that..." Mona gasped.

"Is this your power, Levi?" Laura asked

"It's warm but overwhelming!" Alisa exclaimed

"No, Levi, you can't!" Rean exclaimed

"Yes, that's it! Don't hold anything back! If you were able to fuel the fire within me. Then I have finally found someone!" Mcburn smirked. "Come at me with EVERYTHING YOU GOT, LEVI SULLIVAN!"

"Rean, everyone. You have to make it to Crow and Vita. I'll hold him back with whatever strength I can muster!" Levi shouted

"No! We can't leave you here!" Rean exclaimed

"Go No-"

"BWAHAHAHAAHA!"

A new voice was heard.

(BGM ended)

"Huh...?" Levi blicked

(Blazblue Chronophantasma ost - The Tyrant theme)

Then suddenly something came down from the ceiling and its stomp made a large crash on the floor next to Mcburn. It was revealed to be Azrael. Azrael flings his jacket off, and does an outward kick while kicking the jacket, kicking Mcburn to the pillar.

"Duh!" Mcburn crashes to the pillar.

"Wha-!?" Rean's eyes widen along with Levi's as his power died down.

"The hell!?" Machias exclaimed

"Where did he come from!?" Celine exclaimed.

"You're-!" Levi exclaimed.

"You're that crazy guy from the Cross Tag battle incident!" Rean exclaimed.

"Azrael!?" Ragna growled

"Well, look what I stumped upon!" Azrael turns to Class VII, Mona, Morgan, Aether, Paimon, Mario Bros, Peach, Daisy, Ragna, Bowser, and Kamek. "If it isn't the Grim Reaper, and the boys with the mysterious power back at that... whatever the hell that was. Fancy seeing you here of all places."

"You know him?" Laura asked

"Oh, we know him all right. That guy is literally incredibly powerful!" Levi muttered. "The two of us couldn't stand a chance against that guy! What the HELL are you doing here?! And HOW?!"

"You two have grown much since we last met. As for why I'm here? What a pointless question. I'm here to feast! I have been wandering around this damn world, hoping to find a damn good lump of meat for me to sink my teeth into. I heard something was going on in this nation called Erebonia. So I decided to make my way here. All I have ever been doing is wondering, crushing anything that stands in my way. Ever since this castle appeared and the fighting going on outside caught my attention. And what do I find? A PERFECT place to sink my teeth into! But I felt even greater power coming from this floor! So I JUMP all the way here and found it! My perfect prey!" Azrael answered and smirked.

"You JUMP ALL THE WAY HERE?!" The Heroes exclaimed

"Hehehe. That's one hell of a kick. It really hurt me..." Mcburn smirked as he got up and look at Azrael. "You look really strong... one that can light a fire within me. Tell me stranger, who are you?"

"I am Azrael." Azrael smirked

Then Mcburn got an idea. "Azrael? Wait... I heard of you! You that guy that appeared in that place called Crossbell. Undine told me you were someone with overwhelming strength, one that can crush the entire Red Constellation singlehandedly. And that your title is the Mad Dog. You got my attention. Now... Mad Dog, show me what you're capable of!"

"With pleasure! Show me YOURS!" Azrael smirked

Azrael and Mcburn begin to clash with each other with incredible strength. That strength cause a very large shockwave to make the whole area rumble, even forcing everyone within to be sent flying.

"Whoooooa!" The heroes yelled as they were sent flying and some landed on the pillars or the wall.

Azrael fights with his fist and strength while Mcburn with his firepower. Both of them cause so many shockwave and broken pillars. Mcburn shoot out a powerful fireball. Azrael summons a red aura with an intimidating pose and flings his arm outward and fires a high-speed projectile and strike a Mcburn. Azrael high dash without giving Mcburn a chance to defend himself. Azrael did an upward face-striking punch, follow up with an upward split kick punt and finish it with a straight blazing punch and send Mcburn flying into the pillar as it crumbled and collapse underneath him.

"Holy..." Elliot jaw dropped.

"Unbelievable..." Laura eye widen.

"What incredible strength..." Sara muttered.

"He took down Mcburn all on his own?!" Celine exclaimed.

"Y-You weren't joking about him about him being overwhelmingly strong!" Emma exclaimed

Suddenly a pillar of fire burst out where Mcburn was as Mcburn got up. "Ahahaha... BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" He laughed and then widen his smirk. "Incredible! INCREDIBLE! Undine wasn't joking! I never met someone like you before! I haven't felt my blood boiling for a while! Not since my battle with Steel or Loewe! Forget those guys! You're way more important now! Azrael, show me more of what you're capable of! But let me make this more fun!"

Then suddenly, Mcburn pulled something from magic and a sword jet in black and purple appeared in his hand.

"Ooh. Interesting!" Azrael smirked.

"Is that a sword?" Laura asked

"No way..." Aether quietly said

"I-It's a sword from a higher plane... no, it's...!" Emma exclaimed

"That sword shouldn't be able to exist in this world!" Celine stated

"I thought I sense Otherworldly power coming from you and that sword! But now I sense great powers combined! BWAHAHAHA!" Azrael smirked "So tell me, what kind of sword is that?"

"It's called the Demonic Sword Angbar. It was paired with the sword Kernviter that Loewe used way back when." Mcburn explain. "Heheh. But the two of us go so well together that it ends up lookin' a little more something like this." He pour his power into it and the sword reacted with black flames and symbols.

"What the hell?" Ragna exclaimed. "WHAT KIND OF SWORD IS THAT?!"

"BWAHAHAHAHA! YES! YES! EXCELLENT! EVEN WITH THAT SWORD. I WILL FEAST ON TO YOU WELL!" Azreal then releases a red aura and it pared with Mcburn Black fire.

"Wha..." Mcburn felt surprised.

"Waah!" Paimon yelled

"W-What incredible strength... what presence!" Peach exclaimed.

"I've never felt a presence this powerful!" Laura gulped.

"I know I'm strong but I don't think I'm THAT strong!" Bowser muttered.

"What... is he?" Jusis asked.

"Gwahahahaha! You been holding back more of your power?! Where have you been in my whole life?! Yes! Can you survive Mad Dog?!" Mcburn smirked with delight.

"I should ask you that! I will sink my teeth onto your flesh! You think you can cook me? ME?! BWAHAHAHA! THEN COME AND TRY IT!" Azrael smirked.

Mcburn send many powerful flaming shockwave and Azrael charge fist attack and Mcburn block it and swing attack Azrael who block it and then strike. Mcburn dodge and then attack and Azrael block it and fight back. Both of them clash to each other many times. Sending so many powerful shockwaves that everyone can feel it! It destroys many pillars as it crumbles down.

"It's as if I'm watching a clash between entire armies." Fie comment.

"They both fighting like the forces of a hurricane." Gaius added

"I don't think those two are even human at this moment!" Daisy stated

"The Almighty Conflagration and the Mad Dog..." Mona muttered

"I-I don't think there are any weapons in the army with that much power!" Alisa exclaimed

"I-I don't think even Lammy could block attacks that strong!" Millium added

"Hmm... It would appear someone has taken my place." Victor is amused as he shows up out of nowhere.

"Viscount Arseid!" Jusis exclaimed

"Father!" Laura sigh of relief.

"What are you doing here Viscount?" Levi asked

"I came to assist you all you are having trouble with the Almighty Conflagration. But it seems this Azrael has decided to take my place." He said. "I'm proud of you all for withstanding his assault like that. And now I witness your power Levi. A power of Divine Origin. I can see why you're not afraid to use it unless it's necessary."

"Haha… Yeah. Still. You show up at the perfect timing." Levi chuckled

"Still, I heard about this Azrael person from Toval and from the Bracer Guild in Crossbell. But you all should be focusing on getting to that contraption." Victor said.

"Yeah, if we stay here any longer, we're only going to get caught up in their fight!" Machias nodded

"We have no place in a battle between those who transcend the limits of ordinary humans!" Laura nodded

"Power is but an extension of oneself, and what is a word if not power wrought in Steel?" Viscount Arseid asked. "But ultimately, it's not the might of one's blade, but will and strength of spirit that decide the battle. Remember those words everyone, while I stay here and make sure no foe comes to you."

"You're right. Everyone, focus!" Levi nodded. "Our path is clear! Leave the battle to Azrael. Let's go!"

"Right!" Everyone nodded

The heroes rushed over to the elevator while Azrael and McBurn had their duel as Victor will stand and watched their fight.


Hahaha! I ALWAYS wanted to do something like this as well! Azrael Vs Mcburn! Those two are perfect for each other when it comes to an epic battle right?