A/N: Thanks a lot for putting Fate/EXTRA LL into your story alerts, everyone. I'll be making a few notes about that at the bottom, so here's a new chapter.
It's morning now and as I leave the classroom of 2-A, I hear an electronic noise. It seems to be coming from the portable terminal I stashed in my pocket. When I remove it, I see some words displayed on the screen.
:: The next combatants will be announced on the second floor bulletin board.
Combatant announcement? That must mean who I'm going to battle one-on-one with. I don't fully understand, but I ought to go to the second floor bulletin board to find out.
Only one other person is in the classroom with me, which was the person claiming to able to defeat Tousaka without a sweat... "I think I'll attack Tousaka if I see her in the Arena. You know, just to say hi and all. Mark my words: If she sees me as cannon fodder, she'll be absolutely insufferable..." Wait, you don't mean she'll regret it; she'll just be annoying to you? OK, then... I guess you're going to need some good luck with that.
In answer to the notice sent to my terminal, I reluctantly head to the bulletin board. On that now dreaded white piece of paper posted there, two names have been written. The first name is my own. The other name is—
Summoner: Shinji Hackee
Battlefield: First Chimeric Lunar Sea
"So ... you're my first opponent? I'm surprised you even managed to qualify." At some point during my initial shock, Shinji came up beside me. "But I guess here, all things are possible. Hey, you might even be the most powerful player here. We're at different levels even though we're friends. But still, I should congratulate you... Hey, didn't you just barely squeak through the prelims? I guess you're a charity case. I guess being mediocre has its advantages. You get all of these handicaps and whatnot. Keep in mind that this tournament is all about true strength, so don't get too overconfident."
He flips his rather short blue hair to the side, like what a long haired lady would do. "And the guys who're running this are geniuses. Just look how intense the first round is. Come on, I mean forcing people to give up friendships in order to win? That's pretty insane. Oh what a cruel mistress fate can be, right? Even me, the strongest Summoner here, is pained by this..." After that little outburst, Shinji puts on a plastic smile and pats me on the shoulder. "Well, let's keep things clean, OK? It should be a good fight. After all, you're a Summoner, too. When we see each other again, it will be as enemies. Don't let our former friendship hold you back!" Another hair flip and he walks away...
...I have to fight Shinji and his Champion. No matter how many times I repeat myself, the meaning of the words fail to register in my brain. Do I have to kill a friend, a fellow human being, when I don't have any clue as to why? This whole situation has become a fast nightmare. If Shinji is making light of the situation, why do I feel like I'm trapped in Hell...
At midday, an electronic chiming sounds from my terminal.
:: The primary cipher key has been generated.
Primary cipher key...? What is that supposed to be? I guess it's supposed to be a key of some kind... It'd be a good idea to ask that priest from before, Morello, about messages received via my terminal. He did say that all participants have the right to ask about any of the basic rules of the tournament.
Ah, my friend by the window is ... standing by the window again. "Hear about the challenges yet? Man I thought all we had to do was fight Elimination Battles."
My classmate near the chalkboard shakes her head at us, "If you fail the challenge or fail to get both Triggers, you can't enter the battlefield." She looks up to the left, as if thinking to herself, "I wonder what happens if you're locked out of the battlefield. Do you lose by default?" That doesn't sound good; I wouldn't even have a chance if I lost by default...
Another classmate approaches us; more so me, it's as if she really wants to speak her mind about something to me. "So you've finally been assigned an opponent. You're going up against Matou...? I see..." The other players gasp in their faces turn rather dark. "He's really strong. There's a reason why he's such a famous hacker. Well, good luck with him." Thanks, I think I'll need it.
"Not while I'm around!" A familiar fox girl wraps her arms around me. Please, Caster, not in front of everyone. "They cannot see me right now so I get to grope you as much as I desire. And rightfully so." I must be blushing rather profusely. Could you at least let me go so I can leave the class? She releases her grip and we both leave the room.
I bump into the same student that usually stands outside of the room. Ow, sorry about that. "I was in deep conversation with my Champion. When you're alone, it's easy to make yourself at home." Ah, yes. I think I just had a discussion with mine ... but in front of everyone. Sigh...
"So what's the deal with having to retrieve Triggers anyway?" It looks like a player is complaining to Morello. After a beat of silence she frowns, "I'm going to go look for it in the Arena. I wanna get this over and done with ASAP." Morello nods at the wisdom this girl suddenly gained.
Speaking of which, I need to talk to you too, Morello. "Ah, the young Summoner. I have a few things to say to you before you enter the Arena. Earlier, the computer registered that your Primary Trigger has been generated, did it not? Two Triggers must be retrieved by the end of each week, if you mean to participate in the tournament."
Triggers?
"A Trigger, or cipher key, is a key to the Coliseum—and a way to cull weak Summoners. All Summoners are required to obtain them during the course of the preparation period. Fail to obtain the Triggers in the allotted time, and it will be ... game over ... as it were. Don't look so worried. It's a simple task to prove you're ready for the Elimination Battle."
Two?
"The Arena itself will be divided into two floors. And one Trigger, or cipher key, is generated per floor. So obviously that results in two per match-up. It's the job of the Summoner to go and retrieve these cipher keys. For convenience, everyone refers to them as Primary Tigger and Secondary Trigger. You will be notified through your portable computer terminal when a Trigger generates.
All right, I know a lot about this now. Thank you.
"Combat between Summoners is prohibited in the Arena and on campus at all times. If for some reason a fight occurs, the system will shut it down within ten seconds. As a penalty, the status of any Summoner caught fighting on campus will be downgraded." Hmm, good to know.
A peer user is standing outside of the library, the same one in fact... Does everyone here just hang out at the same place? I don't understand what is so attractive about these spots. "So, it looks like no Trigger, no Elimination Battle. It's like they want you to prove that when they say 'jump,' you say 'how high?'" I guess you're right... I'm going to have to go to the Mystic Maze soon then.
I wonder what the girl looking out of the windows has to say for today. "So, fighting on school grounds is a no-no, right? But what happens if you run into your opponent in the Arena?" That's a good question. I'm not very sure, but it seems like ten seconds could definitely give someone enough time to do a lot of damage...
Inside of the library, I speak with an NPC about any tips they have. "Did you notice that the terminal menu displays the status of your cipher keys? You can check the terminal menu to see how many cipher keys you've obtained, if you don't remember." Oh, thanks. Right now... I don't have any. Of course, but I wanted to get lucky.
Approaching the other student council member was also rather easy since she was standing at the same place in the library as before. "Have you been to the Arena yet? Press to view the Terminal Menu inside of the Arena. You should be able to cast summoner spells and use items in the Arena, too." Interesting, I'll think about that.
I hear a summoner complaining to himself and the student council member is giving a death glare in the direction that the noise is coming from. "What's all this business about Triggers anyway? Collecting them is way too hard. And for what? Is something amazing going to happen once I collect them?" You get the right to live, I suppose that's a goal to start for.
Before I go to the Arena, I should explore the campus some more and see what is up with everyone. Such as my dear friend Phreak on the third floor. "It seems that a new task has been announced. Shouldn't you be heading to the Arena, Miku? Once preparations have been completed, you will receive a notification via your terminal."
I see the silent lady again on the third floor, where she usually is. The aloof and cool atmosphere around her sort of attracts me to her ... for some reason. Hi, there. "I wonder if you are as my professor prophesied? I do not yet know..." Professor? Hmm, I think I'm savvy enough to say that I'm going to meet this professor later. Well, thank you anyways.
Making my way to the first floor, I see Shinji meeting my eyes on the stairwell. "Miku, going to get the Trigger? Well, it sucks to be you. I'm going in right now, too. A total cretin like you won't be able to find it, but good luck anyway! Hahaha!" Hackee makes his escape to the Arena.
My Champion appears in front of me, "Gah! That dirty, calculating...! How dare he insult my beloved Master so! Master, hurry up and go after him! I'll pound that little guppy into chum!" And with a pout, she disappears back into ... invisibility, I suppose that's the word for it.
At the first floor lobby, I encounter another student standing around a bit in a daze. That is until my footsteps snapped him out of it. "I picked up a few items at the commissary, so I'm good for the Arena. Have you bought anything? At the very least, you should grab a return crystal. I know having one saved my butt. The commissary is located down those stairs there." Hmm? Maybe I should go down there to check the item stock.
A student council member approaches up to me as if to continue a conversation that we had before, "Oh, before I forget... Have you obtained Formal Wear as of yet?" Um... I have my girl's school uniform on. "Some kinds give the wearer the ability to use Summoner Spells. It's a ... kind of thaumaturgy. There are a number of different Summoner Spells. Be sure to see which ones you have access to." My clothes gives me powers? Interesting.
There's someone else on this floor that is a player, besides me. He's the one person who helped me before ... and he's still eating bread around here. I wonder if he's indulging himself because his avatar isn't likely to grow in certain areas... "You can't hope to fight on an empty stomach. Hopefully there's something new on the menu." I suppose you're right. Speaking of which, I'll have to check what's on the menu.
The sales clerk introduces to me the Return Crystal. Apparently it's used to escape from the Arena back onto campus. I don't think I'll need this any time soon. I still have quite a few Ether Shards, so I don't need to buy those either. So, I guess I'm good.
I leave the restroom and head towards the chapel. Maybe, I can get in today. I pass by the girl that was bragging about knowing her Champion's true name or something. "You know, my Champion is just so ... damn ... HOT!" She stops me just to say that... "Ah, my delectable little Champion, I'm going to do my best! My absolute best!" Oh, boy. I'm just going to leave you to your delusions, is that all right?
Outside of the nurse's office, I see a user holding onto something I can't really see. He smiles at me and tells me, "I got some free stuff from Cristina at the nurse's office. I wish she'd given me a little more..." Oh, if that's the case then maybe I should ask Cristina for some help, too.
In the office, Cristina was sitting around on the chair in front of her desk. "Starting today, the nurse's office will stock healing supplies. Healing supplies can be provided once a round to every Summoner. Please don't forget to come by when you have a spare moment!" Oh, my. I'm finding myself blushing as she hands me something; I take a quick glance at the container to see that I have received Ether Powder. Thank you, I am sure this will help me in my endeavors. See you, Cristina.
At the garden, I find the same girl admiring the flowers again. "Ah, the wisdom of flowers! For example, this pomegranate flower represents 'foolishness'." ...Hmm... "I can only imagine the romantic impulses of those in the past who assigned meanings to flowers." I see, thanks for sharing that information with me. I don't know why, but I feel that pomegranate is a perfect flower to describe a certain someone that I know.
...The doors to the church still aren't opening, and neither am I getting any closer to them. I suppose this place is still a mystery yet to be solved. I'll head to the schoolyard to see if there is any important information there for me.
The only person on the front yard's field with me is a female student lying on the ground apparently relaxing. When my shadow obscures the sun from her eyes she immediately jumps up from her previous position, "Oops, I forgot... Did you clear that challenge or whatever already, Miku?" Not yet, I'll be doing that soon though. You should, too.
At the archery range, a female bowman is sending her arrows to the target boards on the other side. Right as I come into the building, she tenses up a little, as if to acknowledge my presence. "Have you collected your Triggers yet? If you don't have them, you can't enter the Coliseum." That probably means she already got hers earlier today. Good for her. Then again, I should heed her advice and get over to the Arena.
Back in the main building, I walk down the first floor hallway towards the doorway to the Arena.
"Speaking of Summoners, it looks like the scion of the Dinh family is competing, too," the girl that was exacerbated that I passed the preliminary round is talking to me. Are you talking about the boy... Um... I forgot his name. I'm not exactly a namey person, I remember faces a lot better. "I can't believe that the Dinhs actually entrusted their fortunes to a mere child. How pathetic." Though, he does seem a bit powerful from the last time that I encountered him.
Also down the pathway is the pair of lovebirds that have partnered up in this battle. The boyfriend seems to be worried about something. "I tried to help my honey with one of her tasks, but... It seems like the Arena is set up so only you and your opponent can be inside at one time." So, you're saying that everyone has their own battles to face in the Arena. That actually relieves me, somewhat.
The girlfriend seems rather sad, too. "I thought I could have my darling go into the Arena with me, but..." ...Well, good luck. I guess that's all I can say.
In front of the doors to the Mystic Maze, I find a black uniformed student standing there. "Has anyone explained to you how to utilize the Information Matrix yet? It cannot be stressed enough that obtaining information on your opponents is the key to victory. Any information you uncover will automatically be entered into your Information Matrix. Be sure you check your Matrix every now and then. Here, ignorance can be fatal." I see, thank you. An war of information, hmm? This is going to be difficult.
Well, this is the Arena entrance. Should I head inside...?
Yes, I should go to the First Floor. I have yet to obtain the Triggers.
First Chimeric Lunar Sea - Mystic Maze First Floor
GREED AND LUST COMBINE TO BURST INTO BRILLIANCE, AND LEAD ONWARD TO THE SEPULCHER OF THE SEA.
Caster sniffs at the surroundings in the Mystic Maze, intrigued by something. "Hmm? It smells like cheap cologne and desperation... It must be that smarmy little punk! But this might be a golden opportunity to get some info on them. Let's track them down before they leave, Master." I'm willing to bet that they're more so waiting for us to find them. "And Master, lots of stuff happens here and if you miss out, any info you might've gotten will be lost for good. Also, you can only enter the Arena once a day. Make sure you thoroughly explore it before leaving for the day."
Understood. All right, let's go. "Be careful, my Master."
Hmm? I notice that my terminal has mapped out the places that we traveled through. So it doesn't change unless the place is considered entirely new. All right, the map also extends every block of maze that we pass through. OK, then. This should be easy for backtracking, if need be.
After going through the usual crowd of enemy programs, we run to the place where Caster told me to stop the other time we were here. Instead of that bee, we actually landed on a swell prize...
"Hey, it's that weaselly little jerk! I knew he'd show up. You'll run into your opponents in the Arena a lot. You never know how these meetings will turn out, but this might be a great chance to see what they're up to." My nine-tailed fox girl is definitely excited to see him again. Wait, there's someone else with him...
"Miku, you're late. While you were crawling along like the slug you are I obtained the Trigger!" So, does that mean there isn't another trigger? I'm pretty sure that rule doesn't make sense. "Hahaha, what's with that look? Your skills are pathetic compared to mine, so don't be so harsh on yourself! And speaking of you losing, let me introduce my Champion. I'm going to win; it's not like it matters to me. If you can't even get your cipher keys, you might as well accept your game over right here and now! Seriously, feel free to turn her into a bullet-ridden corpse whenever you feel like it!" He looks over to his Champion nodding her along the conversation.
His Champion stares back, "OK, but are you sure you're done gloating? I found myself enjoying your meaningless chatter. As you can see, when it comes to talking to others, my Summoner is a total social retard, right? Seeing him actually having a conversation with you, I thought we could settle this peacefully." She's quite ... scantily clad; a midriff showing half-corset, detached wrist sleeves, tight red pants, high heel boots, and a three-pronged hat like a pirates...
Hackee seems to be angry at her comments, "Where in the hell do you get off analyzing me? She is my enemy! Will you hurry up and maim her already?" He's obviously pointing at me, I have a bad feeling about what's going to happen next after this conversation.
The pirate-looking lady laughs, "Look at the tough guy! I have to admit I admire the fact that you're evil enough to give a friend a beat down. The darkness of your grubby little soul is impressive, Shinji. Oh yes, I expect a generous reward later!" She walks in front of her Summoner with two excessively large flintlock pistols... Oh my.
In response, Caster puts me behind her. Entering into battle, I see a red warning sign flicker into my vision.
Message from R.I.O.T: Confrontation between Summoners in the Arena are prohibited.
Caster... This is bad, I don't know anything about this enemy! My Champion looks back at me and nods firmly, "Don't you trust me?" ...All right, we can win this.
"Fortune doesn't favor fools!" The pirate girl yelled out to the both of us and aimed both of her pistols at Caster.
The battle is obviously going in the enemy's favor, but Caster is putting up a good enough defense to not guarantee any deaths... These ten seconds are lasting much longer than I would ever anticipate. Please...
My vision flashes and the two Champions are forced to separate because of some unknown ... magnetic ... repulsion happening between them.
"Crap... It looks like the R.I.O.T has its eye on us. Oh well, there's no need to take her out right now anyway. You know, I like seeing you grovel in the dirt like trash. Beg hard enough and I might make you my underling. Who knows... I might even share some of the prize money with you. Hahahahaha!" The two disappear, it was probably the use of a Return Crystal...
I breathe a sigh of relief and grab my tired legs. Thank goodness you're all right, Caster. "ARGH! I can't believe that punk dared to desecrate the supple skin of this fair maiden! I'll rip him to shreds!" Glad to see your still quite peppy. "Oh yeah... Considering his Champion uses a gun, she might be an Archer, but don't quote me on that..."
My terminal suddenly beeps at me.
MATRIX LEVEL 1: Enemy Champion Info Obtained! Servant Matrix Information
Tutorial -Information Matrix 01-
Select the Matrix menu option to view the Information Matrix, where the data you've collected will be stored. Information you obtain about your opponent will give you a definite edge in the Elimination Battles! When you obtain new data, "New Info" will appear to the upper right and one of the Matrix icons will light up. Whenever a Matrix Icon is illuminated, be sure to check the Information Matrix for new data on your foe!
"So yeah... Really investigate the Arena to find out info on the enemy and maybe gain a tactical advantage." Caster is looking over my shoulder to read the terminal's message. "The key to surviving the Holy Grail War is to gather as much info as you can! And to follow my nose, of course!"
I guess you're right.
This nine-tail fox is jumping in excitement now, "Kyah! More praise, please! Or you could just rub my ears...!" Huh? Well, which ones... You only have your fox ears; well that's solved. So... Is this good? "...Oh yeah," she's purring, "this war is also a race against time. We might not see that little punk again tomorrow. Some info is only available on certain days, so you should try to search the Arena every day."
I see, but won't that be a strain on you? "My Master is so considerate!" Amazing how everything is so light hearted again. "I'll be fine as long as you give me the motivation and energy I need to stay alive..." She's starting to mumble, "Oh! But I won't take your life force or anything, I'll just taste you enough to satisfy my most basic needs." ...Basic needs...? "Please do not worry about it." I-I suppose. "Now, then let's go to the fountain!"
Dragging me along to the Revival Fountain and we... Ahem... proceed with the usual procedure... Anyway, her energy is restored, and the both of us traverse the newly opened hallway.
...We see another fountain... This was much closer to us than the one near the entrance. We could have just... "Do not speak, Master. We have company that I would adore taking my frustrations out on!" A Klein program is floating around the room with its blue box-like slinkyness; that didn't make much sense, but that is what it looks like.
Outside of this room, there seems to be a new path for us to travel through. Technically two new paths since there was one untraveled hallway from the fight near Shinji and this one. We decide that we should follow down the newer path.
It's a dead end, but the room has an Item Folder that is sadly being guarded by a new type of program that we haven't faced before... How do I describe this? It's like a triangular but round, badge-shaped purple shield. The sides of this "shield" are kind of like shredded wings with each line pointing downwards.
Are you ready, Caster? She responds with a snicker and sends her orb at it. My terminal beeps and I see that this program is called Inspire. It is incredibly defensive but it always aims to counterattack right when players least expect it. All right. After about two bouts, we defeat the minion and gained something in return; Ether Powder. I still haven't used these items yet, have I?
"Ugh... My tails got dirty." We chuckle a little after that comment. Well, let's see what's inside this Item Folder. It's red this time, so it could be very important... I have obtained a Phoenix Scarf. "Wow, Master! You actually found some Formal Wear? Lucky us! Most Formal Wear is infused with powerful special abilities referred to as Summoner Spells. To use those abilities press after D or F first. Of course you'll have to equip it first to see what skills are there.
Tutorial -Formal Wear and Summoner Spells-
Masters can gain access to powerful programs called Summoner Spells by equipping Formal Wear. For example, equipping the Phoenix Scarf will allow you to use the Summoner Spell, "heal". You can access the heal Summoner Spell when exploring the Arena and while in battle by pressing D or F and then .
Caster suddenly gives me a hug, "Rare item ... GET!" Hey, there. I'm not a rare item.
We leave the dead end and backtrack to the hallway we have yet to explore. Going down this rather empty hallway, we see another red Item Folder being guarded by yet another Inspire. The enemy one goes down rather easily. "This is getting fun, Master!" I'll have to say, these squares and are really making me feel like we're the only actual living beings here. I mean, that's true, but it does feel rather lonely...
Anyway, what's in this Folder... A Kendo Sword. Is this supposed to be used by me...? Oh, wait a second. That's right, Ashe wanted me to get this for her after she lost it in the Arena. I suppose I shouldn't damage it, so I won't use it and I'll bring it back to her safely.
"Rare item ... GET!" Caster gives me a surprise hug again. Are you going to take every opportunity to touch me? I mean, I'm fine with that, but I would like to be emotionally prepared for these kinds of things... Heheh... "Hold still," she takes the scarf and wraps it around my neck, I am very stiff right now from her orders. "Oooh, Master looks so much more delectable now!" Caster exclaimed after taking a look at me. Are you sure this doesn't just look spiffy? Nevermind, let's go.
We walk down a new hallway and I overhear my Champion muse to herself, "This place makes me feel nostalgic. I mean, I had... Err, no, no chit-chat!" Huh? U-Uh... OK. After a few more paces in an awkward silence, the fox girl suddenly breaks it, "I sense a powerful enemy nearby... Master, are you sure you're ready?" It's the bee-like program that we saw yesterday, just at somewhere completely different.
Compared to the pirate, I think this is going to be much easier. Let's fight it. Caster smiles lightly at me, standing in front of me and ready to engage the enemy. When the battle starts, my terminal informs me that the enemy is called a Caix. And like bees, their stings really hurt; and unlike bees, they don't die from the stinging.
In three rather difficult bouts, we manage to kill the Caix. "Are you OK, Master? We need to be careful if we see that enemy again." I'm all right, you should worry about yourself more. On the positive side, we did learn that Ether-related products heal you.
...I didn't notice this before, but I guess that Caix was guarding a Item Folder; this is my first time seeing a green one. I open it the box and a yellow card jumps onto my terminal, getting absorbed into my device.
-TRIGGER OBTAINED-
I have obtained what is called ... Trigger Code Alpha. How interesting.
Tutorial -Triggers-
Each floor of the Arena will have a Trigger,. If you don't find two of them, you can't enter the Elimination Battle. Check the Terminal Menu to see if you've obtained the required Triggers.
"So this is a Trigger. Morello said that there are two per round, so do not forget to obtain the second one." And with a triumphant humph, she finishes with, "We did it, my dear Master." I guess so. "Shall we leave?" She points ahead of us and I can see a lighted green, diamond-shaped platform that looks extremely similar to the platform at the entrance here. So that would mean this is the exit to the Mystic Maze? Caster nods. Return to campus?
...You've earned it, let's go.
As we enter the platform, Caster jokes, "Is that going to be it for today...?" Then we leave.
"I hate the jerk! I could turn the other cheek if he just meant me, but you're not weak. Because we're almost always famous, most people can recognize Legendary Souls by their true name. That's the kind of information we need to gather tomorrow, Master! Then we can form a battle plan!" My terminal makes a small noise and I check it to see what it wants to say to me now.
Today's Results
Triggers obtained: First Floor = Obtained; Second Floor = Pending
Arena Completion Rate: First Floor = 100%; Second Floor = 0%
Treasures Obtained: First Floor = 100%; Second Floor = 0%
Matrix Status: Enemy Champion Info 01 = Obtained; Enemy Champion Info 02 = Pending; Enemy Champion Info 03 = Pending
Champion Status:
Matrix STATUS
CLASS: ARCHER?
SUMMONER: Shinji Hackee
TRUE NAME:
ULTIMATE PHANTASM:
KEYWORD:
HEALTH = ?; HEALTH REGEN = ?; MANA = ?; MANA REGEN = ?; RANGE = ?; ATTACK DAMAGE = ? ; ATTACK SPEED = ?; ARMOR = ?; MAGIC RESIST = ?; MOV. SPEED = ?
? = ?; ? = ?; ? = ? ; ? = ?
Matrix KEYWORD
01:
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03:
Matrix SKILL
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Matrix DETAILS
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Matrix STATUS
CLASS: CASTER
SUMMONER: Miku DIVA Hatsune
TRUE NAME:
ULTIMATE PHANTASM:
KEYWORD: Maleficium
HEALTH = 380 (+80); HEALTH REGEN = 5.5 (+0.6); MANA = 230 (+50); MANA REGEN = 6.25 (+0.6); RANGE = 550; ATTACK DAMAGE = 50 (+3); ATTACK SPEED = 0.668 (+2); ARMOR = 11 (+3.5); MAGIC RESIST = 30 (+0); MOV. SPEED = 305
Attack Power = 3; ? = ?; ? = ? ; ? = ?
Matrix KEYWORD
01:
02: Maleficium = The Witchcraft that Caster uses is all physical phenomena performed with her own body. While common Magecraft are programs that "recompose what exists around", Witchcraft are programs that "recompose the raw materials in one's own body."
According to Caster's own words: "This time there is only one due to the constraints of the Moon Cell, but originally I could produce a million troops from my multiple tails!"
That is really suspicious though.
03:
Matrix SKILL
01: Essence Theft [C] = A passive ability that activates whenever any of Ahri's champion abilities deal damage, causing her to gain charges of Essence Theft. Each target that was dealt damage will provide 1 charge, up to a maximum of 3 per ability. Upon reaching 9 stacks, her next ability will consume the charges to gain 35% spell vamp when it deals damage.
Essence Theft is not expended if her next ability doesn't hit an enemy unit.
Spirit Rush's 3 separate casts are considered as individual spell casts; it is therefore possible to gain 9 charges by only activating Spirit Rush.
Essence Theft cannot be charged or consumed with her summoner spells or items' active effects.
When Essence Theft has 9 stacks, Casters orb becomes green.
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Matrix DETAILS
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Now that I think about it, I have never really looked at Caster like I would with any stranger or friend. She's an ... interesting person, to say the least. Caster's attire is primarily red and white to accentuate her peach skin; she wears detached sleeves that reach to her biceps, a red corset-like top that covers a part of a designed white dress, its upside-down v-shaped skirt reaches down to her thighs, a red sash-like ornament that hangs from her shirt's chest, some oriental shoes, and a pair of white socks with red markings that reach halfway up to her calves. Her black-as-night long hair that extends to her waist and fox ears differ from her white-as-snow tails. If she was moving around her hair would separate into three bangs, two in front, and one in the back; the one behind her is actually braided, too. Despite having weird tastes in clothing, her image would make one assume that she's a very calm and kind-hearted person, and also very cute... There's also the peculiar six marks that looks like whiskers on her face. Ahem, anyways...
She's sleeping on the desks again, I know that she said she would be fine because of her tails, but ... I'll just put a blanket on her. It's large enough to extend down to me, so I think this'll work if neither of us move too much. Good night.
A/N: Now, it should be pretty obvious who Caster is. Also, despite knowing that with every new chapter I get a few more subscribers to Fate/EXTRA LL, I would like to get some actual reviews. What I really value about art, whether great or terrible, is that people can express their thoughts on the artform; it creates discourse and a certain type of endearment in the community.