(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening Will)

We were back on the Courageous. Our group were on the front deck outside with Rean and Valimar behind us.

"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."

"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?" I 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

I burst into laughter. This is perfect. Just the relief we need. We were soon approaching at the sight of the Inferno Castle. And we can see a hole in the sky above it.

"That building… It is no doubt about it." I muttered

"Yes. It's called the Infernal Castle." Emma answered. "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.

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

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Hostilities)

We found ourselves in a battle of the flagships, but the Courageous was able to avoid all attacks from the Pantagruel. We were 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 our backs.

As the ship hovered above the bridge, Valimar leaped to the ground whilst the rest of us were teleported with him thanks to Emma's spell. 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.

"Ugh...isn't there anything we can do?" Sara asked.

"I swear that woman just loves to piss me off. Guess I'll do it." I growled

"No need." Rean answered. "Thanks to the Zemurian Ore, I should be able to amplify my power and channel it to my sword. Can you do that Valimar?"

"It is theoretically possible." Valimar responded. "Bear in mind, the burden will result in me immobile for some time."

"Sorry to ask, but let's do it!"

We stood back as Rean called for Spirit Unification, an aura of power glowed around Valimar and the sword was raised before being sliced down the middle, the barrier was destroyed.

"Haha! Nice going Rean!" I cheered

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

"Follow Rean's lead!" Laura added.

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

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

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

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

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

"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 or two Ouroboros Enforcers along the way." Gaius added.

"Yeah, they're most likely expecting us." I 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."

"How are you holding up, Rean?" Instructor Sara asked. "Not too tired?"

"I'm fine. Thank you." Rean assured.

"I foresee a long period of rest being required." Valimar said. "By my calculations, I should return to peak condition in time for the battle against the Azure Awakener."

"Good to hear. All right, ready to get moving?" Instructor Sara asked

(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." Instructor Sara said. "Not now, anyway. All that matters is that you're here and you have back at the academy behind you. No matter what we face here, never forget that."

"Thank you, Instructor." Alisa said.

"We certainly won't." I 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."

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Phantasmal Blaze)

"Right!" Everyone nodded

We started climbing the long stairway up to the top and entered the first area where we bumped into a pair of moving statues and a floating one. the twelve of us link up. Rean and I combat link with each other. Alisa and Emma, Laura and Fie. Jusis and Machias, Elliot and Gaius, and Millium and Instructor Sara. Many of us 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. " And as Levi pointed out. Also the Blaze Demon Castle. From what Grandmother's said in the past, we're in for quite an ordeal here."

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

"I don't know. The better expert would be Levi. It's no doubt he knows far more than I am. 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 sumons 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." I replied.

"Right. No turning back now." Fie nodded

We made our way across the first stratum area even though the monsters, heavy armor and Magic Knights around here were giving us a bit of grief. I swear this dungeon really is something for a long walk! I worried I have to carry Elliot or Machias for this. After a while of getting to the large stairway, leading to the large door ahead, we entered a quiet area with a massive door at the end.

(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.

I hummed. "I sense two Ouroboro's member beyond that door."

We went over and opened it to see 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.

"Yeah. We can reach to the next floor. But before we can." I then glare in front of us. "Why don't the two of you come out already."

"Sharp sense you have." A familiar voice called out and then two familiar foes appeared.

(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 and our Hotheaded Knight." I Grin.

"Hothead?!" Duvalie growled.

"Haha. My apologize for dropping in like this. Truly, o ur 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 flat face said it.

"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!"

"Sadly for you. You're not worthy of facing my power until you prove it. But since we are in a rush. It's possible you might see it. But you have to be warned about the pain it will cause. As well as the flash of light" I 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 nervous laugh.

Duvalie stomp her feet. "Augh! Stop staring at me like I'm some sort of naughty child! 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, to settling things between us in one last performance?"

A pair of monsters 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."

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost Severe Blows)

"Don't make me laugh little clown." I pulled his Glaive and pointed at Bleublanc and Duvalie. "Class Vll has gain 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!" He drew out his staff. "You, with the power of an ogre, you, with the power of light, and you, the famous Purple Lighting. 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!" Instructor 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!"

"Ready your sword!" Laura said.

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

"Right!" We nodded.

The battle started as I link up with Rean. Well the Combat Links are the same as we fought. The Archiasms launched their razer slashes onto us but we begin do doge and counter-attack as I swirl my lance and then launched a wide slash as I leap and slash from behind and Rean slash through with multiple slashes to it. Soon the Archaism explode into pieces. Mach and Jusis along with Alisa and Emma who command theirs arts begin to strike all of our enemies and it destroy the Archaisms. Soon Instructor Sara clash with Bleublanc with her lighting speed as he dodge but soon got hit. While Laura and Duvalie clash and Fie follow up to breakthrough Duvalie's guard. With that. Millium's Airgetlam turn into a sphere and strike both of them with Instructor Sara follow-up. Elliot cast his Arts and Gaius jump and cause the ground to pierce pillars as Duvalie and Bleublanc to dodge in time. But soon Duvalie and Bleublanc got hit by my Penetrate Throw and Rean's Arc Slash.

I begin to use Aurora's Light as I channel my power.

"Aha! does my eyes deceive me or is that the radiant power of light?" Bleublanc cooed

"Will you focus?!" Duvalie shout.

Then I drop it on the ground and stomp it and the light spread to my allies who buff them up and they begin to hit Harder. Fie appeared from behind and bullet strike them while Laura lead a powerful sword spin as they dodge. Alisa, Ellito and Emma launched their Arts as they dodge. But soon Machias launched a bullet blast onto Bleublanc. Millium laser attack and they both got hit, follow up by Rean's Flame dragon attack on them.

"Fire, Water, Earth, Wind." A magic circle appeared under me as I was channeling elemental power through me. As I open my hand and color orbs of each element appeared.

WH-What the!?" Duvalie exclaimed

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

Then pointed my finger in front of me and the Orbs charge at Duvalie and Bleublanc and harm them.

"Gaaah!" Duvalie scream from the pain.

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

"Time, Space, Mirage." then I call the upper elements and the orbs appeared over me, and surrounding me.

"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 glow and changes form into a glittering powering as the blade of the Glaive extended and glimmering light resemble the stars in the night. "Your time is up. Say your prayers." then spins around and swings my Glaive to the left, then swings my Glaive upward with a black energetic slash, then makes a Golden slash to the left, then I swirl my finger and the elemental orbs swirl turning into a fire tornado, then water vortex, Tornado, and sandstorm and the orbs stop and seperate, as I finishes by spinning and slamming her spear down with an Silver slash.

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

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

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

"I can't… move!"

"So…this is his power… truly…beauty…?"

"Sirius Storm!" Then one final rainbow slash down and an a glyph of stars appeared and then a pillar of rainbow light appeared forming an orb then shattered into rainbow sparkles. Both Bleublac and Duvalue fell on their knees but then onto the floor like the rats they are.

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

The battle was won with everyone's support.

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

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

"And yet, You two WERE holding back, weren't you?"

"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 the small fragment of it. It was truly divine. But sadly, It seem someone is not please."

"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… who pierce my lord teaching as it was nothing to him!" She slowly stood up. "Impossible...ridiculous...I WON'T LET IT HAPPEN!"

"Aaaaaand she's lost it." I blink and sweatdrop. "Do I seriously have to put you both 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 onto my classmate. However, I was able t sense her and then I launched a wide slash and push her.

"GWAAAA-OOF!" Duvalie screamed as she crash onto the pillar and then land on the ground.

"Holy crap!" Rean exclaimed

"Damn, Levi." Fie added

"My, My. For you to be able to strike even the flash of speed. A spearman like yourself is truly a rare sight to behold." Bleublanc said as he put a new mask on as he got back up.

"D-Damn... you... Levi... Sullvian." Duvalie slowly got up.

"Poor little Duvalie. Her hotheadedness never fails to amaze me. You still wish to fight back?"

"So long as her lord wills it, she'll fight til she's breathed her last." Bleublanc explain.

"Then I'll just-" Then I sense two presence that are familiar. "Oh. It seems our next actors are here."

"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

(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 back away by the Arts when we saw Olivert and Toval showed 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!" Instructor 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. 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 sigh of 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 care 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..."

"You just leave things here to us."

"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."

"Yes, Your Highness!" Rean nodded

"You got it." I 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

Before Duvalie can interfere, Olivert and Toval distracting Bleublanc and Duvalie, we made a run for the lift and took it up to the second stratum area.

"COME BACK HERE! GET BACK HERE DAAAMN IIIIIIT!" Duavlie shout in rage.

"Bye Duvalie!" I shouted as I laughed.

(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."

Instructor Sara chuckled. "True enough."

"Ja." Fie nodded

"You got it, boss!" Millium cheered

We begin to proceed to getting to the next area on whoever still stop us this time. We pass through the plants and made our way through many obstacles blocking the way. It's a little more twisted with the plants and walking carefully through the second stratum area, to make it more, The monsters were more challenging, but still not enough to stop us. In fact. We've gotten even more stronger because of it. We raced up a long stairway and reached the top, we entered the end area of the second stratum.

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

"We've reached the end of the second stratum!" Rean said to us.

There was something from the distance.

"What IS that?" Celine asked

"A green... bird?" I asked

We approached the door after some rest and there was a large door with a logo on it.

"What's that?" Rean asked.

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

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

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

We opened the massive doors and just like I thought, they were here.

"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.

"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 and Fie." Leo said.

Fie chuckled. "True."

"You okay, Fie?" Rean asked.

(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."

"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.

"He's a man worthy of his title for bearing so much concerns for his subordinates."

"I see... So that's why..." I sighed before smiling. "...and now we know why we met Fie on our first day at the academy. I guess in hindsight, maybe it was for the best. Because if we hadn't met Fie, Class VII wouldn't be the same."

"Levi." Fie smiled.

"Haha, boy did I get played." Instructor Sara said. "Never guessed that this was his plan when I took her under my wing. He always was the clever sort."

"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?"

(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." I smiled as i'm feeling 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."

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

"Well said, Fie." Laura smiled

"Hehe. Well said Fie." I smiled

"Haha. Well, I'll be. Hard to believe how much that little pipsquake 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

Then both of then unleashed a powerful battle aura.

"What terrifying battle auras..." Instructor Sara muttered

(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.

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

"Right!" We nodded

Rean motivated us as soon as the battle began. Me, Jusis supported everyone with our Crafts as Alisa, Machias, and Instructor Sara gave us assisted range support that Xeno and Leo on their toes. Elliot and Emma support us and buff us with Arts as Laura and Fie double-teamed Xeno and got a few attacks on him. I use Supercell Plunger and landed critical damage as I strike twice on Zeno and Leo, allowing Fie to weaken them with her s-craft. Soon laura launched her stong swift slashes with the addiction to Jusis, Reans and Gaius strikes. Elliot, Emma launched their Arts onto Leo and Xeno as they ddoge but only to get caught up on by my Wave of Neptune and Gaius pillar rise craft. Millium laser both Xeno and Leo as Machias launch fire bullets. Leo launched a powerful trust attack and then Xeno shooting bullets and then charge in and slash us. But Rean block it and then he and Xeno clash. Elliot then begin to launched his S craft onto Zeno and Leo. Follow up by Gaius's S craft. Jusis S craft on his horse. Fie then begin to breath through their formation using her S craft and push them both back. Adding Rean new S craft. Alisa S craft. And now my S craft. I went for Aries Galaxy and thanks to mine thanks to the buffs from Jusis and Rean the effect of the s-craft was even more powerful, knocking both of them down and thus, ending the battle.

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

"That was one hell of a battle." I said.

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

"What incredible power." Alisa panted

"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 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?" I asked

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

Then black auras appeared around them.

"Wh-What?" Elliot gulp.

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

"Black battle auras..." Jusis muttered

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

"We got our pride as a jaeger crps, 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.

"War cry?!" Fie growled

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

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

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

Suddenly, Steel Wires appeared on Leo's gauntlet and lighting flash blue bullets force Xeno and Leo leaped 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..." Instructor 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!" Instructor 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

We rushed to the second elevator while Leo and Xeno are battle 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 we were confused and surprised, what did they mean by bringing the boss back?

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Phantasmal Blaze)

Soon we arrived at the Third stratum.

"Looks like we arrived at the third stratum of the castle." I said. "It's said to be the place where light and dark are always at odds with one another. We need to be more caution than before."

Fie look concern as we 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."

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

"I can't deny it bothers me, but 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 and Vita." I nodded. "But if you're certain. Then we should go. After all, Sharon and Captain Claire are both tough individuals."

We entered the third stratum area and in the center was a stairway that we needed to get to. We explored around the third area, there we can see large hallways with more powerful monsters for us to defeat. Adding traps, switches, hearing the sound outsides. dealing with the locks that were similar to the ones back on the seventh floor of the old schoolhouse. This one was way longer than all the others were. We eventually reached the top of the third stratum.

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

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

Behind that door, I sense an extremely powerful presence I think I know who it was.

When we entered, it was a massive pillar hallways 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."

I hummed. "Don't relax just yet...he's here."

"You mean...him?" Celine asked.

I nodded. "Come on out, McBurn. I know you're there!"

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

He then appeared halfway across the throne room.

"Hehe. I was hoping I see you again Sullivan." Mcburn smirked

"Me? Is this about my power?"

"Indeed. I also sense you've gotten stronger than you were just a few days ago. 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."

I remain silent.

"You and him are the same?" Emma asked

"What does he mean by that?" Elliot 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." Instructor Sara replied

"Anyway." Mcburn got our attention. "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?" I 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." I 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 that is." McBurn said to me. "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 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?" I asked.

"What?" Laura 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… considering I been wondering about you too… we'll see. But there's no way you're facing Valimar as well." I stated

"Exactly." Celine agreed. "Rean, you must remember that you have your Divine Knight battle with Crow."

"I know..." Rean nodded.

"Besides, I can sense a mighty power within him that is enough to incinerate anything." I 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

"The Divergent Law…" I sighed "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."

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

(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

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

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

"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

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

"Okay, if that's what you want." McBurn replied as he 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, 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!" We nodded

Rean and I knew we had our strongest battle right now, but we had no doubts. The links haven't changed. we had all the confidence and support from others that we could ever want. Mcburn launched a extremely powerful craft on us and it did some damage to me but more on my team because of his strength. Alisa health us with her Arts as Emma use Crescent Moon spell on us and buff us up. Then Mcburn strike us with his craft and me and Rean got a close call with the dodging. Soon we zoom along with Fie and Laura and we begin to slash with him one by one. Mcburn can handle it himself well and then he push us back with force of his strength and pushes back. I begin to use Penetrate Throw while the other use their Crafts onto him. Mcburn still stood strong and then launched his strongest Craft which turn into a firey vortex. Some of us got powerful burns from him. Emma launch her Arts onto Mcburn and he dodge in time. Jusis and Elliot follow up with the Arts as Machias launched his bullet blast. Instructor Sara launched her lighting flashes strike onto Mcburn. Gaius with a tornado to push him back. Millium's Airgetlam into a sphere. Alisa then support us with her Craft. We begin to take turn clashing with Mcburn as he dodge and then push some of us back with his strength. Soon I leap over him and strike him from behind, allowing Rean, Fie, Laura and Instructor Sara to strike him. However, Mcburn summoned firey elemental lions or something to attack us as we dodge. Laura launched a powerful swing and push Mcburn back and damaged him. Then Fie follow up using her S craft onto him. Alisa then launch her powerful high Arts onto Mcburn with Emma and Elliot. Mcburn. Instructor Sara along with Millium charge in and Jusis and Machias follow in too. Soon Jusis with his elegant fencing strike push Mcburn away by a single step. Machias blast him with his gun. Gaius with a pillar attack. Millium with her combat shell punch. I begin to use Tornado Dance on him and then Rean with his phantom slashes at speed. While the Archaism are annoying we push them aside but not destroy them completely.

"Let me show you something fun!" Mcburn smirked as he unleash a large wave of fire. Then he launched three fireball at us.

Suddenly, My sense of danger activated on a high level.

"Everyone! Get behind me!" I shouted.

They did in confusion and I conjured a Light barrier around us. The three fireball turn into a firey tornado. Far more intense than his Craft.

"This one's a scorcher." We heard Mcburn said as he launched an even stronger. "Incandescent Hellfire!" Then he launched it and it looks like the sun itself as it grow larger.

Once it made contact with the barrier, we were engulfed with it's indomitable strength as my barrier begin to crack so quickly as I am holding it back. I was struggling to keep it up. It's too strong. But I can't give up. I let out a roared and increase the barrier's power as the cracks of the barrier is all over. And everyone can see the destructive force Mcburn's S craft was. It was like an exploding sun of gravity. Once that died down. We can see the barrier is still intact. But I use all of my strength and pour my magic into that barrier. Mcburns is stronger than I thought. It's no wonder Master warn me about his overwhelming power.

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

"H-Holy Crap." Elliot gulp.

"Thank goodness Levi use his power to conquered this barrier." Machias gulp. "If we weren't... I think I rather not say."

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

"I'm fine... Tsk. He's far stronger as I thought." I muttered. "Guess I had no choice."

I begin to use Sacred Light and surround myself with a Golden Aura. The force of that was enough to clear the surrounding air.

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

"You're seeing a small fragment of it. Let's see if you can handle it!" I respond.

I used Penetrate Throw on one of the archaisms, destroying it completely.

"You're not going with this alone! Spirit Unification!" Rean went for his Spirit Unification and with his increased power, he eliminated the other archaism.

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

"Yeah...here we go!"

"OVERDRIVE!" We yelled.

Following a perfectly timed double assist with Alisa and Emma, Jusis, Machias, and Elliot. Rean and I went for our s-crafts at the same time. However, this was more like a team attack.

"All yours, Rean!" I shout

"Leave it to me!" Rean shout

We both zoom to Mcurn before he can even react. Rean sliced at McBurn countless times and I pointed at the center where Mcburn is at and then a Golden magic circle appeared and then I jump into the air and have angel wings for show and summons several magical beam attacks, charge my Glaive glowing with my radiant power, and then charge with high dashing speed, and flurry of slashes, to join with Rean. I let a wildly swings then spins it in a circular fashion forming a tornado with the elements and higher elements imblue 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. Then I summon all the elements from my hand and pointed at Reach's Tachi. Rean raise his Tachi high and the elements enter and imbue his sword with a glowing extended rainbow. While I stab the ground and radiant power draw closer to Mcburn and then my Glaive extended, I wrap alongside Rean as he's on the opposite side, and then the seven elements orbs floated over Mcburn. We slash Mcburn and we stood side by side with our eyes close. We open our eyes.

"Radiant Starfall Dawn!" Me and Rean shouted our new team craft and the orbs explode into sparkles and slashes as a heavenly light launched upward from the magic circle. Being engulfed inside and feeling several slices, there's no way he could stand all that. When the explosion faded away, McBurn was down on the ground, this battle was over as I return to normal.

(BGM ended)

Both me and Rean were exhausted as we both turn to Mcburn as Mcburn was on the ground.

"Holy..." Machias jaw drop.

"Amazing." Jusis added.

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

"Hah...hah...hah..." I 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 eye widen.

(Trails of Cold Steel - Unknown Threat)

He stood back up.

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

He smirked. "You were able to take my down because you decided to unleash a small fragment of your power! Your strenth is not bad, But not enough. Who care 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?" Instructor Sara asked

"Who?" I 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." Suddenly, his hair changed to a light blonde color. I sense his power has become even stronger.

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

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

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

"Your other form..." I muttered

He summoned a firey orb in his hand. Oh crap! I then use my power and let out a roared and spread out my arms and surround my classmates and Instructor in a Light shield as Mcburn hurl that orb and once it contact. It was able to withstand it but the surrounding pillars not so much. 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

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

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

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

"Wha-?!" Instructor Sara exclaimed

"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 back! If you were able to fuel the fire within me. Then I will 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!" I shouted

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

"Go No-"

"Exactly. That will not be necessary." A voice interrupted.

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Exceed)

McBurn was then knocked back when Viscount Arsied showed up.

"Viscount Arseid!" Jusis exclaimed

"Father!" Laura sigh of relief.

"Heh, I see I arrived not a moment too soon." He said. "I'm proud of you all for withstanding his assault like tht.. 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." I chuckled as I cancel my power.

"Ahhh, I think I'm in love." Sara swooned happily. "I mean, thank you for coming."

"Sara, stop thinking out loud." Fie sighed.

I begin to laughed.

"That's the Radiant Blademaster for ya!" Millium cheered

Alisa sighed of relief. "Th-Thank goodness you're here."

"Thank you so much for coming!" Emma added

"We're glad you're here." Gaius nodded

Then we heard Mcburn laughed. "The Radiant Blademaster, Victor S. Arseid. How could i forget there was always one guy around here worth my time?" Then he got up. "Well, no matter how skilled you might be, your sword isn't gonna be enough to defeat me. But you don't need me to tell you that, right?"

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

"Is that a sword?" Laura asked

I gasped. "That sword... it can't be!"

"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

"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."

Then I sense an otherworldly power and as I see Black flames and marks on it. It's overwhelming.

"All right. You ready to get started?" Mcburn asked as he ready to fight. "Even if it's so damn obvious you're not gonna win. Not with my power."

"How Naive." Viscount Arseid comment.

"Me?"

Then he pointed his sword at Mcburn and now we see his aura.

"The Galland-Sharl." Instructor Sara said.

"No blade could be more worthy of this duel than the one wielded by my ancestor." Laura nodded

"Power is but an extension of oneself, and what is a word if not power wrought in Steel?" Viscount Arseid asked. "I can't deny that your natural power far surpasses what I can call forth." Then he pose himself and his blade is radiant of his aura and strength. Whoa. "But ultimately, its' not the might of one's blade, but will and strength of spirit that decide the battle. And so they shall here and now!"

Mcburn laughed as he smirked. "Have it your way! Your will is just one more thing I can burn to cinders. Together with your sword and that wing of light around it!"

"Ha! Don't make me laugh!"

Then Viscount Arseid and Mcburn launched to their duel and it was a sight to be hold.

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

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

"If we stay here any longer, we're only going to get caught up in their fighting!" Machias stated

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

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

"Right!" Class VII nodded

We rushed over to the elevator whilst Victor and McBurn had thier duel.


Well everyone? What did you think of Levi and Rean's union Craft? I decided to have something original like this and here we now. Now for the final battle to begin. Of course, Levi is nowhere near Mcburns Level but he will be getting there by continuing his heavy training.


Union Craft

Rean and Levi: Radiant Starfall Dawn 10S+CP

Combine powers of Light and Dark into the Primordial Battlefield.