Trails into Reverie: The Chaos of Babel

by mysteryfriend16

Crossbell has finally gained its independence. The SSS and all of Crossbell finally have their dreams come true. Suddenly, Rufus Albarea and the newly established Ebon Defense Force attacked and took over Crossbell once more. Three Heroes: Lloyd, Rean, and a mysterious masked man must work together to solve this crisis and free Crossbell together once more with friends all over.

54. All Routes: Final: Let's end this!

Rean, Levi, Ragna, Jin, Venti, Noel Vermillion, Kirito, Zhongli, Ei, Furina, and Mavuika, all uncovered their eyes and they all had ?! over their heads when they looked around and found themselves in a gigantic arena where the space around them was a purple and black atmosphere, keenly resembles the Void. Above them was the Black Sun. The Arena was all monochrome color. The Space around has Stars, and planetoids, that orbit each other with purple nebulas.

"What... is this place?" Kirito blinked.

"Kirito, is that you?" Rean asked. "Levi, Ragna, Noel, Jin, Venti, Zhongli, Ei, Furina and Mavuika. You're here." Rean looks around. "Wait... where's Lloyd and the others?"

"I don't know. But..." Zhongli looks around. "This must be the void."

"The void... wait, you mean that thing in the sky?!" Ragna asked.

"Yes. But it seems everyone has been scattered."

"As I will pluck you all one by one." A voice said as they had an ! over their heads as they turned to the voice, revealing Chaos Rean.

"Chaos Rean!" Rean glared.

"You STILL haven't given up?!" Ragna muttered.

"Ragna the Bloodege..." Chaos Rean unleashes a frightening aura. "I've worked my ass searching all over for those Divine Knights. And now they're gone. All because of YOU!" He opened his eyes as he gave a death glare. "Now you're on my top to-kill list! I will erase you from existence! Just as you did before! I will make sure no one will EVER remember you!" He summons his Tachi of Chaos.

(Trails into Reverie ost - No End No World)

"You will all perish in the Void. Titans, Mortals, Gods. It doesn't matter who you are, even if you're the children of my creator! This anger within me! I will extinguish it with your blood!" Chaos Rean swung his Tachi of Chaos and took his stand.

"As if you could." Furina summoned her sword as everyone else took their battle stand.

"Rean." Levi called him out.

"Yeah. It's time we settle this once and for all." Rean agreed.

"Mind if I join you too?" A voice asked as they turned and saw Ishmelga Rean readying his Tachi.

"You..!" Chaos Rean snarled.

"I have a score to settle with you. Once I've defeated you here. No more world will be harmed by your evil!" Ishmelga Rean readied his stand. "Everyone, can I count on you?"

"Of course." Rean nodded as he turned to Chaos Rean. "Let's do this, Rean!"

"Right!" Ishmelga Rean nodded. "Oh, and... I'm sorry for kissing your Levi."

"W-We can talk about that after this. This will be our final battle! Prepare yourself, Chaos Rean!" Rean declared

Let's End This Once and For All - Chaos Rean

Rean forms a combat link with Levi and Ishmelga Rean (due to still having an ARCUS Alpha at the time), Zhongli forms a combat link with Mavuika, Venti forms a combat link with Furina, Ragna forms a combat link with Jin and Noel Vermillion, and Kirito form a combat link with Furina.

"Chaos Rean is vulnerable to Time Arts: Fairy Types, Fighting Types, Poison, Psychic, Ghost and Dragon." Rean's AI master Quart informed

Chaos Rean lungs toward the group and Rean responds in kind. They both swing their blades at each other, power struggle until Levi fires a beam of light that forces Chaos Rean to dodge by rolling to his left.

"Dead Spike!" Ragna throws Dead Spike at Chaos Rean, only to repel it with a swing.

Chaos Rean jumped in the air and raised his hand to the sky and fired void energy to the black sun and then rained down void rays toward the group where they all split up, then Venti aimed and fired a barricade of Homing Shots. Chaos Rean flew and dodged as Mavuika threw her Claymore at him. Chaos Rean dodged and grabbed Mavuika's Claymore and then dueled against Venti's Homing Shots.

"He can duel wield?!" Venti yelled as Chaos Rean threw Mavuika her Claymore back at her.

"Ough!" She grunted as Chaos Rean slammed the ground.

Noel Vermillion firing shots toward Chaos Rean but he deflected them and then lung toward her to slash her. Noel Vermillion dodge his attack, then counter by roundhouse kick him and then firing bullets at him, and a charge shot to push him away as Jin follow up by slashing through him with Ice.

Chaos Rean broke free from the ice and then Cork flopped and swung to send two Chaos Slashs toward the group. As they dodged, Ishmelga Rean lung toward Chaos Rean, and the two of them began to duel with each other, swinging and slashing at each other. Chaos Rean arc slash, Ishmelga Rean backflipped and then sent his craft: Crimson Edge at him. Chaos Rean repels the attack as Kirito lunges toward him and uses Sonic Leap.

"Grrgh!" Chaos Rean grunted as he snarled.

Chaos Rean and Kirito swung their swords fiercely at each other until Kirito pushed him back as he slid, then Kirito lung and slashed him. Chaos Rean ducked and rolled behind until Furina sent a slash projection attack and knocked him away further. Chaos Rean recovered as Zhognli threw his Spear at Chaos Rean. Chaos Rean blocks as it bounces and then he kicks it back at Zhongli. He catches his Spear and then swirls and then slashes Chaos Rean. But he blocked and parried him as they swung at each other until Levi jumped, spun clockwise, and threw his Glaive at Chaos Rean, impaling his arm, and allowing Zhongli to counterclockwise slash Chaos Rean away.

Chaos Rean pulled Levi's Glaive as he saw Rean coming to him. He Toss Levi's Glaive and they both clash their blades on a power struggle. Rean tilted his Tachi to the left to push off Chaos Rean and kick his back as Ishmelga Rean lunged, and then Crimson Edge knocked Chaos Rean away as he slid. Chaos Rean noticed Ice was thrown at him and he ducked as Jin aimed his hand and fired more ice toward him. Chaos Rean swings to deflect them and then dashes at high speed. They both clash their blades and swing at each other until Chaos Rean leaps over and kicks Jin's head, knocks him to the ground, and then blasts him with Chaos.

"Carnage Scissors!" Ragna dashes and grabs Chaos Rean for a dashing reverse-grip sword slam, then releases two crossing spikes of dark energy and knocks him away.

"Gugh!" He gronted as he slid and snarled.

"Take this!" Noel Vermillion aim and firing barricade of shots toward Chaos Rean as he shield himself then teleport and ground Noel Vermillion neck. "Augh!" and slam her to the ground

"I'll take it from here." Izanami switch placed and then she kick Chaos Rean away.

Chaos Rean recovered Izanagi teleported in front of him to swift kick him, but he dodged and he counterattacked as he slash her, but Izanami over and throw skulls at him, hit him as she follow up summoning ghosts to bind him as she summoned black fire and fired at him, knocking Chaos Rean away. Izanami then teleported in front of him and impale her arm toward his chests.

"Augh!" He winched as Izanami withdrew and kick him away. "Ngh! You bitch!"

Chaos Rean charged void energy in his hand and then swung it, throwing seven void projections toward the group as they split up and dodged. Venti aim and fired his arrows at Chaos Rean. He deflected them and then lung toward him. Chaos Rean slashes him, but Venti dodges, then counters by palm strike, then a roundhouse kick, but Chaos Rean blocks and dodges his attack before horizontally slashing him. Venti used his bow to block as he backflipped and fired an arrow with the perception that hit Chaos Rean's face, was enough to stun him for Furina to dive into a pool of water and then pop up and uppercut Chaos Rean and kick him away.

Chaos Rean rolled on the floor but got back on his feet as Furina summoned a pool underneath Chaos Rean and then trapped him in a bubble where inside were fishes that triggered an explosion on him and then threw the bubble toward Mavuika where she charged her fist with flames and then punch the bubble, causing a smoke explosion as Chaos Rean eas knocked away. Chaos Rean rolled, jumped, and landed on his feet. Chaos Rean created an afterimage of himself and each one lung toward Mavuika as she readied her sword to swing at them but Chaos Rean slid underneath and punched's stomach with chaos energy and blasted her away.

"Augh!" She winched as Zhongli ran to him to slash him.

Chaos Rean blocked and disarmed him and then unleashed a flurry of slashes on him and slashed him away.

"Nngh..!" Zhongli fell to his knees as he slid.

Venti fired multiple arrows toward Chaos Rean as he calmly deflected them and then snapped his finger and summoned a portal underneath him and pulled him toward him and punched his stomach, knocked him away, and then dashed at blinding speed past him, then multiple slashes struck him before he charge his hand with chaos energy and blasted him away. Venti rolled on the ground and then jumped as he recovered and slid as Levi rained down Rays of light onto Chaos Rean. Chaos Rean teleported in front of him and then slashed him, but Levi blocked and they swung at each other. Levi went to defensive form as he swirled to block his attack, then he impaled his Glaive and did a circular kick, but Chaos Rean backflipped and threw Chaos Slash at him, pushing him away.

Levi recovered and then Ishmelga Rean lung toward with Blinding Speed and the two clashed their swords. Chaos Rean slashed toward Ishmelga Rean's cheek and managed to get a cut, causing him to growl and swing at each other until Chaos Rean counterclockwise horizontally slashed downward left and slammed down, pushing Ishmelga Rean away. Chaos Rean then moves at Blinding Speed and they both power struggle with each other but Chaos Rean overpowers Ishmelga Rean then slashes him.

"Augh!" Ishmelga Rean grunted, then thrust toward Chaos Rean's cheek and slashed him.

"..!" Chaos Rean growled as he grabbed the tachi and slammed it on the ground.

Ishmelga Rean's roundhouse kicked him, knocking Chaos Rean to the floor and then he got back on his feet and saw Ishmelga Rean dragging his Tachi from the ground. Chaos Rean aim his hand and fired multiple projection attacks. Ishmelga Rean evades his attacks by moving around, cork flip, duck slide spin, and then lung toward him as the two clash their blades. They swing at each other fiercely as Chaos Rean leaps over him for a slash, but Ishmelga Rean blocks and counterattacks with a counterclockwise slash, but Chaos Rean blocks and parries him. They both swing at each other again and lock on a power struggle until Ishmelga Rean moves his Tachi and then slashes Chaos Rean's arm.

"Grr!" He growled as he glared.

Ishmelga Rean clashes with Chaos Rean and pushes him away. As Chaos Rean recovered, he sent Rean throwing Fierce Crimson Slash at him, forcing him to leap over it as Levi's lung toward him and slashed him. Chaos Rean blocks the attack as they swing at each other. Levi swirls his Glaive in defense form while Chaos Rean slashes fiercely until Levi swirls his Glaive around him and then thrust on Chaos Rean's right cheek, swirls overhead, and then slashes. Chaos Rean takes a couple of hits and then Levi spins twice as he slashes, then tosses and spins his Glaive in the form of a spinning Wheel as Chaos Rean blocks as it grunts. Levi's Glaive returned to his head and then spun and slammed with enough force to knock Chaos Rean away.

"Arcane Gale!" Rean lungs and slashes through Chaos Rean and sends a projection attack afterward, allowing Levi to follow up an attack by slashing him.

Chaos Rean snarls as he swings at Levi, but he blocks until Chaos Rean moves around him and slashes through him.

"Ngh!" He winched as Chaos Rean elbowed his back and then kicked his back, enough to unbalance him as Rean ran toward Chaos Rean and the two begin to swing their Tachis at each other, power struggle and then swung at each other again until Venti aimed and fired toward Chaos Rean.

Chaos Rean backflipped and then landed in the distance where he raised his arm, summoned multiple rocks, and threw them toward the group. Ragna, Jin, Kirito, Zhongli, and Mavuika slash the rocks as they crumble. Furina fired a jet of water toward Chaos Rean but he formed a spinning shield and then levitated in the air, and rained down multiple rays of purple-black light that caused devastating explosions.

"Dead Spike!" Ragna throws Dead Spike toward Chaos Rean but he repels them as Jin fires a bow of ice at Chaos Rean.

Chaos Rean deflected the ice but noticed traces of it freezing his tachi. Chaos Rean thawed the ice with his power as Ragna charged toward him and they swung at each other until Ragna spin kick his face.

"Inferno Divider!" Ragna launches Chaos Rean with an uppercut. "Nightmare Edge!" Then drag him with a slash of darkness and then swing his sword and knock Chaos Rean away.

"Ice Fang!" Jin slashes out a giant ice wave at a high speed, hitting Chaos Rean as Izanami follows up by punching him away.

Kirito lungs toward and slash Chaos Rean. But he blocked and parried him until Furina sent out water slash projection, hitting him as Kirito unleashed Starburst Stream on him, dealing critical hits on him and knocking him away toward Zhongli where he threw a meteorite and petrified him in stones. Zhongli lung and then he slashed through, then swirled his lance, dealing rapid slashes, spinning slashes, counterclockwise horizontal slashes, and then aimed his hand and blasted Chaos Rean away.

Chaos Rean slid as he recovered, only for Mavuila to jump up and dive down for a slam attack. Chaos Rean blocks the attack and pushes Mavuika off. Mavuika landed on her feet and then she swung her Claymore fiercely as Chaos Rean responded kindly. Mavuika blocked and parried Chaos Rean and then slammed her Claymore to the ground, let go, and then dived toward a punch to Chaos Rean's stomach, pummeled his stomach, palm struck his left shoulder, and then grabbed his arm and slammed him over her. Mavuika let go and grabbed her Claymore as Chaos Rean hopped back on his feet, readied to attack, but Venti summoned wind underneath him and knocked him into the air as Furina jumped toward him and slashed through him, aiming her hand and fired a bubble blast, popping and explosion on him and then kick him to the ground.

"Grrr!" Chaos Rean snarled as he got back on his feet, made his Tachi of Chaos disappear, crossed his hands as he cloaked with Chaos Energy, and then spread out to distort space around them as a flash covered their eyes.

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The Next thing changes, revealing as the background changes into a new arena. The Arena this time was a galaxy theme where a large spiral galaxy with. The background was golden, with galaxy clusters around.

"Whoa, where the heck are we?!" Nadia gasped as she looked around with Rufus, Neve, Swin, Lapis, Florian, Jingliu, and Hakumen.

"Are we... in outer space?" Florian asked.

"Oh, we are." Emblem Lief said.

Neve look and see Chaos Rean. "And look who's here."

"Heh. So we've been divided and conjured." Rufus readied his sword as the others took their battle stand.

"Hehe. How interesting." Jingliu smirked.

"All right you bastard." Florian cracks his knuckles. "You're gonna pay for what you did to Terapago and the other Pokemon!"

"Oh, shut up." Chaos Rean rolled his eyes and readied his Tachi of Chaos. "It was my mistake that I allowed you to do as you please. Now I'll finish dealing with you all!"

"Well lesson learned, you should never ignore us." Nadia taught.

"Nadia, not now." Swin sighed.

"Prepare yourself, Chaos Rean!" Hakumen readied his Odachi. "I will eradicate you from this world!"

"It is you who will be eritadated!" Chaos Rean powered himself off and then sent out Chaos Slashes.

Rufus forms a combat link with Lapis, Nadia forms a combat link with Swin, Neve forms a combat link with Florian, and Hakumen forms a combat link with Jingliu.

Rufus's group quickly split up as Neve airstep and then combo-slash Chaos Rean and kicked him away as Florian lunged at blinding speed and then slashed Chaos Rean. Chaos Rean recovered and clashed with Florian with speed until he slid kick but Chaos Rean jumped over him as Jingliu sent out a slash projection at high speed, hitting him as Hakumen lung toward him, slashed him, and then punched him away.

Chaos Rean fired laser beams toward the group but they dodged as Nadia threw needles at Chaos Rean. Chaos Rean repels the needles as Swin lungs and slashes Chaos Rean. The two swing at each other until Chaos Rean kicks him away as Rufus lungs and they cross blades. They swing at each other as Rufus slashes him, but Chaos Rean blocks and parries and spin kicks him. Rufus backflipped and then rapidly thrust him as Chaos Rean calmly blocked his attack and then took the Mornign Moon Stand and slashed through Rufus.

"Tch!" He grunted, and then he slashed Chaos Rean, but he placed his tachi over to block it and then counterclockwise.

Lapis used Emerald Eyes to scan him and then she ran toward him. As Rufus and Chaos Rean swing at each other. Rufus spinning slash to push Chaos Rean away, and then Lapis follows up by forming a spinning wheel. Chaos Rean backflipped and then dashed around Lapis and Rufus with blinding speed, slashing slash, and then reappeared behind them as a wide slash struck them.

"Dark Firaga!" Emblem Riku popped up and fired Dark Firaga and hit him.

"Gah!" Chaos Rean grunted as Rufus quickly recovered and then used Soul Eater 2 on him.

Rufus and Chaos Rean begin to cross blades at each other. Rufus thrust his face as Chaos Rean tilted to dodge, but Rufus then spun kick and knocked Chaos Rean away as Lapis formed a spinning wheel and slashed Chaos Rean. Lapis swung at Chaos Rean but he blocked and parried him, then Lapis swirled her axe over her head and slammed down as Chaos Rean backflipped. Then Nadia throws needles at Chaos Rean, but he repels them. Swin lungs and then slashes Chaos Rean, marking him, and then he swings fiercely against him, but he calmly blocks and then knee strikes Swin's chin and then punches his face, knocking him away.

Swin got a bleeding nose, causing him to grow as Neve used Curaga to heal Swin and then airstep toward Chaos Rean and then slash him. Chaos Rean blocks the attack and they swing at each other until Neve hits Chaos Rean's face.

"Augh!" Chaos Rean grunted and Neve thrust attack knocking him away. "Nngh!"

"Hm? Is he..." Neve remarked as Chaos Rean got back on his feet and clashed.

Neve calmly blocks Chaos Rean's slashes until Neve summons balls of ice to rotate around him that force Chaos Rean to jump away, and then Florian throws daggers at him. Chaos Rean deflected them until he saw Nadia throw needles that forced him to backroll and then sent out Chaos Rean toward her. Florian transforms into Lucario and uses Extreme Speed and slams into Chaos Rean to push him away as Jingliu ling at blinding speed, slashing Chaos Rean and the two swing their swords at each other. Jingliu and Chaos Rean move around as they clash their sword repeatedly until Chaos Rean slashes her arm.

"Ngh!" Jingliu snarls as she responds in kind.

"Grr!" Chaos Rean clashed as they swung their sword fiercely at each other until Jingliu jumped over and kicked Chaos Rean, but he backflipped as Hakumen dahs forward for a shoulder bash, hitting Chaos Rean.

Chaos Rean slid and then long toward Hakumen. Hakume calmly blocked Chaos Rean's slashes and then used Eprty Sky Form: Winter's Ripose on him.

"Augh!" He winched.

Jingliu unleash a flurry of slash projections covered in ice, slashing Chaos Rean and then she pass through Chaos Rean and deal a wide slash on him.

"Augh!" He yelled in pain as Hakumen raised his Odachi.

"Empty Sky form: Summer Advance!" Hakumen then slams down, creating a large cleaver attack that knocks away Chaos Rean.

"Nnngh!" Chaos Rean grunted. 'What strength!'

Chaos Rean then created clones of himself and each of them long toward the group until Neve aimed his hand and cast a spell where he created a dimensional field where those who cross it will freeze and Chaos Rean clones freeze and shatter, causing Chaos Rean to have an ?! over his head.

"Whoa! That's quite a trick!" Nadia exclaimed.

"Who do you think you're talking to?" Neve smirked as he raised his Keyblade and then summoned large blue clouds that manifested ice crystals and launched them toward Chaos Rean.

Chaos Rean swung his Tachi fiercely to repel the crystals as it exploded when contact. Then Chaos Rean teleported behind Neve to slash him, but Neve backflipped and stomped on Chaos Rean's head and slammed him to the ground and backflip and throwing ice on him. Chaos Rean rolled to his left to the the attack and then got back on his feet as he see Florian throw Aura Sphere at him. Chaos Rean backflip and counter with Chaos Slash. Florian used Agility to dodge and then lung toward him with Bone Rush.

Chaos Rean and Florian clash their weapons as they slash and then kick each other until Florian sweep kick, but Chaos Rean jumps and swings down his Tachi with a dark grin, Florian uses Detect and catches his Tachi then Neve Airstep and kicks Chaos Rean away. Neve summons ice crystals to travel toward him as Chaos Rean backflips three times before jumping into the air. Neve airstep toward him and flashes him, but Chaos Rean blocks and they swing at each other fiercely, slashing each other until Neve surrounds himself with a blizzard that pushes away Chaos Rean. Chaos Rean surrounds himself with the Void and then he launches projection onto the blizzard. Then an Ice spear was launched from the blizzard that was blocked off by the void as Chaos Rean smirked until he was rained down by ice above. Neve used Gravitga to slam Chaos Rean to the ground.

Lapis throws Albion Wolf toward Chaos Rean and strikes him as Rufus empowers himself with Noblesse Rune 2. Nadia throws Albion Wolf toward Chaos Rean but he forms a barrier to shield himself from the attack. Chaos Rean summon portals and each one fired laser rays that everyone dodged while Neve reflected them with Reflectga. Chaos Rean then summons a void on the arena as everyone looks down with an !? over their heads and then deal explosion on them. Chaos Rean then lung at blinding speed and slashed each of them until the slash converted into damage.

Hakumen lunged toward to slash him, but Chaos Rean jumped over and then dive-kicked Hakumen away and then sent Chaos Slash, exploding on him. Jingliu lung toward him and they swing at each other calmly yet fiercely. Jingliu pushes away Chaos Rean as Nadia throws her needles, striking him as Swin waits for the perfect moment, then lungs and strikes Chaos Rean as the mark on him explodes, allowing Nadia to bind him with her steel wires.

"Ngh?!" Chaos Rean grunted.

"Now, Hakumen!" Swin yelled.

"Empty Sky True Form!" Hakumen unleashed an extremely powerful aura as he took his stand. "Judgement of the Sword!" He lungs toward Chaos Rean and slashes through him, dealing massive slashes.

"AAAAAAAAAUGH!" Chaos Rean yelled in agony and fell to his knees.

Chaos Rean teleported to the center and channeled his hands with chaos energy and then spread them out and distorted the dimension around them as it flashed.

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The Arena changed to a large, purple-red black hole in the background where Chaos Rean stood as the surrounding was asteroid fields and a black galaxy theme.

"Whoa, what the heck?" Lloyd looked around as he, Elie, Randy, Tio, Aoi, Wazy, Rixia, Acheron, Nahida, and Black Swan appeared.

"W-Where are we?" Elie looks around.

"Are we... in space?" Tio asked.

"Close, but not far off." Archeron said.

Nahida then sees Chaos Rean. "Look! There he is!"

"So, it seems we have been split up from our allies, hm?" Wazy asked.

"Then it seems we'll be the one to face him here." Aoi readied his sword.

"Yeah! I've been itchin' to make this guy pay for what he did." Randy readied his stand.

"Right. Especially something personal for all of us." Rixia took her stand.

"Hehehe. You reap what you sow." Black Swan summon her tarot cards.

"Shut it. It's time I've got rid of you once and for all!" Chaos Rean yelled as he took his stand.

Lloyd forms a combat link with Elie, Tio forms a combat link with Randy, Wazy forms a combat link with Aoi, Rixia forms a combat link with Acheron, and Nahida forms a combat link with Black Swan.

Chaos Rean lung at blinding Speed to slash the group, but Acheron blocks the attack and they swing at each other until she pushes Chaos Rean away with a red slash projection as he blocks and slides. Nahida fired a laser beam toward Chaos Rean as he dodged then Black Swan threw cards at him as he deflected them. Elie aims and fires a bullet at him, but he dodges that as Lloyd lunges toward him to punch him. Chaos Rean blocked and he slashed at him, but Lloyd Flash Kick and then him as Aoi lung at Blinding speed to bind Chaos Rean with steel wires as Wazy lung and then pummeled Chaos Rean with his fist, then Aoi pul and tossed Chaos Rean toward Randy as he lung with his Berserker change to blade mode and slash Chaos Rean with trails of explosion.

"Guh!" He grunted as he glared at Randy and then swung at him.

Randy blocked but he was pushed away. Tio throws orbal shots toward him but he repels them and then lungs toward Tio, dealing multiple slashes on her, and knocks her to the left as she yells in pain. Elie fires toward Chaos Rean as he tilts his head and his shoulders and then counters by sending Chaos Slash to her. Elie dodged as Acheron lung toward Chaos Rean and they clashed their blades, a power struggle until they pushed each other away. Chaos Rean sent Chaos Slashes, as Achrron corkflip, then took the battojutsu stand and lung at blinding speed and slash through Chaos Rean.

Black Swan then summoned Chaos Rean with a Magic circle and then moved her hands around as multiple explosions struck Chaos Rean then grasped her hand as Chaos Rean trapped him in a prison dome and exploded on him allowing Nahida to lung toward him with a scythe and slash him with trails of flowers and plants. Nahida threw her scythe and knocked Chaos Rean as he slid.

Chaos Rean recovered and then Tio summoned a magic circle underneath Chaos Rean and fired a jet of energy, but he dodged by backflipping and then threw Chaos Slash toward Tio. She created a barrier as Wazy activated his Stigma's power and then lung toward Chaos Rean. Wazy throws a series of pushes at Chaos Rean but he blocks and dodges them until Chaos Rean does some windmill dance move to kick Wazy and then flips back on his feet and channels chaos energy and fire a mega laser toward the group as they quickly split up.

Acheron sent red slash projections toward him but Chaos Rean deflected them until Aoi appeared behind him and low sweep kick to lock him on his back and kick him toward Wazy who took his stand and high kick him into the air where he used Deadly Heaven X to kick him down to the ground. Chaos Rean snarled as he got back on his feet and then Nahida summoned plants to grab and then slam Chaos Rean four times until he broke free with his powers and then lungs toward Nahida to slash her.

"Augh!" She winched as Chaos Rean took an Iaijutsu stand and dashed at blinding speed to slash Nahida with trails of slashes around her and knock her away.

Chaos Rean lunged toward Lloyd and slashed him, but he blocked and counter with a fist, but Chaos Rean leaped over for a spinning wheel and slammed Lloyd down as Elie backflipped and fired rapidly bullets at him. Chaos Rean deflected the bullets until he lung grabbed her face and threw her toward Randy, and knocked him away. Lloyd got back on his feet and he lunged toward Chaos Rean as he threw a series of punches as Chaos Rean dodged calmly until Lloyd used Zero Breaker X to knock him away.

"Crimson Gale!" Randy used his craft and unleash a crimson wave and strike on Chaos Rean as Tio followed up by transforming her staff into a laser cannon and fired a laser beam to knock Chaos Rean away.

Elie used Mirage Swin as she fired repeatedly on Chaos Rean and then flash kick him as Lloyd followed up by repeatedly punching him and then punching him toward Black Swan as she spun gracefully as gravity pulled around her with Chaos Rean and then she kicked him away while her hand's cloak with magic and then raise multiple rays that pierce Chaos Rean.

"Grr!" He growled as he lung toward Black Swan but she dodged gracefully in a dance as she grabbed an spun Chaos Rean and then snapped her fingers and magic exploded on him as Nahdia materialized a hammer as she lung toward and slammed Chaos Rean, knocking him toward Rixia who she lung toward and slash through him.

Chaos Rean recovered as he snarled at Rixia, lung toward her and then they both swung at each other fiercely. Rixia swung, and Chaos Rean dodged by backflipping and then throwing Chaos Slash, Rixia jumped over and threw Dragon Claws to pull and kick Chaos Rean but he grabbed her feet and slammed her to the ground and tossed her toward Acheron who caught her and placed her on her feet.

Elie fired homing Hots toward Chaos Rean and he repelled them until Randy readied his Halbard and lung toward Chaos Rean as they clashed and swung as Randy swirled and overhead and then thrust slash, and then slam attack, but Chaos Rean dodged and then skyward slash Randy and then slash him.

"Ngh!" He grunted as his arm was cut deep as blood came out.

"Randy!" Tio yelled as Randy swung at Chaos Rean but he blocked and disarmed him and then kicked him away.

"How dare you!" Rixia lung toward to slash Chaos Rean but he calmly blocked her attack and disarmed her sword as she gasped as Chaos Rean was ready to kill her, until a magic circle appeared underneath him and forced him to backflip three times as the circle explode.

Acheron took the iaijutsu stand and then she dashed at blinding speed and left trails of slashes on Chaos Rean and deal a critical hit.

"Ngh!" He grunted as Rixia quickly got her sword, long and slash Chaos Rean away.

Aoi created clones of himself and long toward Chaos Rean to seal a flurry of slashes around him. "Shadow Dance!"

"Akashic Arm!" Wazy use his S-craft Akashic Arm 2 and deal a powerful strike on Chaos Rean as Tio readied her attack.

"Ether Debuster!" Tio unleash a massive beam from her Laser cannon and blasted Chaos Rean away as Rixia throw her Sword for her craft: Supreme Phoenix Moon.

Nahida cloak her hands and trapped Chaos Rean within a dome and then swirl her hands with energy as within the dome was energy forming a tornado to attack Chaos Rean and then clapped her hands for a destruction force. And Acheron took an Iaijutsu stand, closed her eyes as she transformed and then she slash Chaos Rean with a massive slash amrk.

"AAUGH!" Chaos Rean yelled in pain as he rolled on the floor and then channel energy into his hands and then punch the ground and space begin to distort again.

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The Background this time is a different arena platform transparent floor as underneath nebulaes of a green one with psychedelic crystalline objects floating in the background, and a fiery orange one partially obscured by blue clouds. Behind Chaos Rean was a planet that resembled the earth and the sun occasionally rotating upside-down.

"Rean, Rufus, Levi!" Lloyd called out.

"Lloyd! Rufus! Rean!" Levi exclaimed.

"I presume you've face Chaos Rean?" Rufus asked

"Yeah. Then that means all of us. And if just us four..." Rean paused.

"Yeah. Our final battle against Chaos Rean." Lloyd nodded.

"I am getting tired with you! We're ending this now!" Chaos Rean empowers himself

"You're right. Let's finish this, Chaos!" Rean yelled

Rean form a combat link with Levi and Lloyd form a combat link with Rufus.

Chaos Rean lungs toward Rean and he responds in kind as they swing at each other fiercely until they push each other away as Levi throws his Glaive like a boomerang as it slashes around Chaos Rean, but he backflips to dodge the attack. Lloyd lungs toward him for Tiger Charge X as Rufus follow up by slashing Chaos Rean as he slid. Chao Rean summoned a portal and each one fire projections toward the four but Levi formed a barrier of light to repel the attack as Rean took the Iaijutsu Stand and then vision the moon, then he dashed at blinding speed and slashed the moon, opened his eyes, revealing Chaos Rean was dealt with a wide slash and multiple slashes with it.

"Augh!" Chaos Rean yelled in pain.

Rean swung at Chaos Rean, but he dodged and backflipped and fired a laser beam toward Rean but he rolled to his left as Rufus imbued his sword with dark energy and sent a slash projection toward Chaos Rean. He repels the attacks until Levi lungs at blinding speed and slashes through Chaos Rean and then swirl combo attack him with spin horizontal slash left, horizontal right and then impale his arm.

"Nngh!" Chaos Rean grunted as Levi aim his hand and blasted a beam of light to push him away.

Chaos Rean slid and then empowered his Tachi of Chaos and then lung toward the group with blinding speed, but Rean lung and blocked the upcoming attack as a shockwave forced Levi, Lloyd, and Rufus to close their eyes for a second as Chaos Rean and Rean swing at each other. Chaos Rean slashed, Rean jumped over and swung down, Chaos tilted his body and went for a knee strike, but Rean backrolled and then skyward slashed Chaos Rean with a slash projection that stunned him and allowed Levi to follow up by slashing him.

Chaos Rean and Levi slash at each other fiercely until Levi's cork flips and slashes Chaos Rean down to the ground and then Levi unleashes a blast of light that Chaos Rean starts to scream in pain as his body fissles.

"RAAAAAAUGH!" Chaos Rean rolled the floor screaming in his pain.

"Well, would you look at that?" Levi smirked. "My power to repel evil really harms you, doesn't it Chaos Rean?"

"Nnnugh..." Chaos Rean snarled and glared at Levi. "Levi Sullivan...!"

"The same power that destroys Ishmelga, no?" Rufus asked.

"Yep. Shall we dance?"

"With pleasure." Lloyd smirked.

Lloyd punched the ground to send a spike toward Chaos Rean that forced him to roll to his left and he got back on his feet. Rufus ran toward Chaos Rean and they cross blades with each other. They power struggle until Rufus tilts his sword and slashes Chaos Rean. They swing at each other until Rufus move around him and elbow the back of his head as Lloyd ran up.

"Banning Punch!" Lloyd lung and deliver a lion manifest punch, knocking Chaos Rean away as he rollback then land on his feet.

Rean throws Fierce Crimson Slash toward Chaos Rean but he cut it and then Levi summons the golden sword and throws them toward Chaos Rean as he swing to repel them and then lungs toward Levi. They block and swing at each other until Levi jumps and flip upside down to spin rapidly around that forcing Chaos Rean to backflip three times as Rean lung toward near him with his Iaijutsu stand and then slash Chaos Rean away. Chaos Rean punches the ground to send massive shockwaves toward the group, but Rufus raises his sword, extends the range and slams down to cleave a path toward Chaos Rean.

Lloyd lunged toward him and throws a punch. Chaos Rean dodged and countered with a knee strike and slash, but Lloyd rolled around him and then used Banning Punch that Chaos Rean caught on and dodge the attack, only for Levi to aim his hand and fire a blast of light to knock Chaos Rean rolling on the floor. Chaos Rean got back on his feet and glared toward the group as Rufus run toward him and then they clash their swords, swinging at each other until he switch to Rean who jump over and cartwheel down.

Chaos Rean blocked the attack and both side glared at each other until they punched each other away as Levi toss his Glaive like a boomerang, that force Chaos Rean to rolled to his left, which Lloyd empowered himself, lung and then punched Chaos Rean's face.

"Augh!" He yelled in pain

"Now, Rean!" Lloyd yelled.

"HAAAAAAAH!" Rean lung toward Chaos Rean and then clash swords with him.

"Nngh! I will not... let it end like this!" Chaos Rean yelled in anger.

"This battle is over, Chaos Rean! You're going to pay for what you did!" Rean glared and then he dodged Chaos Rean's strike and then clashed him.

"Augh!" He yelled in pain.

"For all that you did to your world—" Rean slashed Chaos Ran fiercely as he took damage as Chaos Rean winched in pain. "—For what you did to all of your victims! For my friends!" Rean slash horizontal left. "For what you did to my world!" He slashes horizontally right as Chaos Rean takes a step back. "This Battle—" He raised his Tachi. "—is OURS!" He then swings a horizontal slash left on Chaos Rean's chest, leaving a wide glowing white scar on him as Chaos Rean stares in horror as he slowly falls on his back.

A white flash shrine on the entire dimension and then the screen.

(BGM ended)

The Light dims as everyone returns back to the Retributive Tower Central Control. Chaos Rean panted as he took a step back, expressing pain as he covering his chest from the white glowing cut mark as he took two steps back, then knees collapsed as his Tachi of Chaos disappeared, and used his hands to support him.

"Haah... Hahh..." Chaos Rean panted heavily as he stared at the floor in disbelief. "H-How... How is this... even possible?" He asked in disbelief. "I had everything! I had the ultimate AI that calculated everything and the future itself! I hold unfathomable power! Endless resources! It's supposed to be impossible! IMPOSSIBLE! And yet... it's still wasn't enough!" he punched the floor repeatedly. "Why... WHY CAN'T WIN AND KILL YOU ALL?!"

"Your arrogance and belief is what led to your downfall." Rean spoke with Levi supporting him with his arm over his neck.

(Trails into Reverie ost - A Piece of Light)

"This isn't the first time we've struggled to win. We had times over the years when our chances were all but zero."

"And look at us. We're here, aren't we?" Levi asked. "We defied the odd and came through every time. Because we weren't alone. Because we chose to support one another."

"That strength is why we can always preserve. And humanity will continue to bolster that strength for generations to come." Lloyd chin in.

Chaos Rean scoffed. "Augh! Against that same stupid cliche concept! Bonds this, friendship that. Joining hands. Enough of that worthless—!"

"You're the one who's worthless." Lapis approached, looking down on Chaos Rean. "You're nothing more than a thief, a coward, a tantrum brat, a troublemaker, and a sore loser who never learns from their mistakes. The Dimentio of your universe made a huge mistake creating you. It's time for you to begone from this universe... no... it's better for your "existence" to be purged and the Chaos Heart restored to its original form."

"You cheeky little—" Chaos Rean received multiple ticks on his forehead. "But tough luck for you. It's impossible to undo "me" you wretched brat! Not even Elysium can calculate anything power it cannot understand! So what are you going to do now, take your revenge on me by using Elysium?"

"From where I'm standing. I got my revenge on you." Lapis folds her arms out. "And I know killing you is also impossible. And sealing you away is outside my expertise. None of us are able. All except those who have the power to purge you. And I won't be using Elysium either. Because Elysium will be deleted. It's already in progress."

Chaos Rean gasped immediately with an ?! over his head.

"You WHAT?! ARE YOU INSANE?!" Chaos Rean yelled. "How could you possibly delete Elysium?! It's the ultimate AI! Your birthright! An AI that can bring miracles! Elysium is the reason you were created and existed! And you're destroying it away?!"

"The world isn't ready for Elysium." Lapis turns to the computers. "Not yet. There will come a time when humanity will create Elysium on its own. I don't know when that will be... years, tens of years, or perhaps even hundreds of years... All I know is that they'll make their own calculations and one day fashion an Elysium of their own." She smiled as she close her eyes. "And when that happens, I pray they'll know how to use it the right away..."

Chaos Rean giving a deadpan, mouth open 'You've got to be joking.' expression.

"Do my ears deceive me or did I just hear the word pray that came out of your mouth?" He asked. "You "pray"? How can a mere machine—A doll—a construct— can actually pray? What's next, pigs about to sprout wings and fly?"

"Well—" Florian fold his arms as he thinks.

"Don't you even dare finish that sentence!"

"Sheesh."

Chaos Rean sighed before turning to Lapis. "You expect me to believe that?"

"I do. And they will." Lapis replied as she turned to Rufus, Neve, Nadia, Cerledge, Ursaring, Magearna, Rapidash, Scream Tail, Iron Crown, Iron Threads, Iron Leaves, Iron Jugulis, Iron Valiant, Nidoking, Gouging Fire with a smile on their face.

Chaos Rean just stared with his deadpan look, then he shook as he began to laugh.

"Hahaha... Hahahahaha!" He raised his head and then shook his head. "Oh, this is just too much. To think that a mere construct could actually think they're mere mortals who can do when they pray to their gods! And here I thought mortals were full of such naivety. Turns out even machines can too. I'll never understand you humans and their influence. But... You know what? It's fine. I'll accept this fight as my loss."

(BGM ended)

"However..." Chaos Rean dark grin. "My victory has already been established."

The siren begin to alert everyone as they has an ! over their heads.

"Wait, what? What's going on?!" Penny asked

"Are we out of time?" Marnie asked

"No... the Divine Lightning shouldn't have enough power! I sealed its connection to the tower!" Nahida told them.

"Lapis, what is the situation?" Shadow turns to Lapis.

(Trails into Reverie ost - Mysterious Element)

Lapis aim her hand to scan it. "Huh? H-How can that be? The Tower has more than enough energy to fire the Divine Lightning!"

"What?!" Rouge gasped.

"Can't you stop it?!" Noel asked

"I'm trying! But... But I can't control the tower OR the lighting!" Lapis exclaimed

"You...!" Rean glared at Chaos Rean. "What did you do?!"

"Hahaha! Why I entrust the control to a much higher force. The same force that spawned Elysium: Humanity wretched collected unconscious!" Chaos Rean slowly gets back on his feet, and places his hand over his chest, giving a sinister dark grin with his eyes slightly glowing. "Now the divine lightning will continue to rain judgment upon whenever humanity's hatred reaches its peak!"

"Say what?!" Ryuji yelled

"Ahaha! Oh isn't this hilarious? The irony is just too much, hahaha! This world will be destroyed by its greatest enemy: humanity itself!" Chaos Rean dark grin. "Try all you like, I imbued this entire tower's defenses with my power along with the Chaos and Master Emerald as an alternative source. There is nothing you can do to stop it or change the control! Victory is mine! This world will be destroyed with you in it! And he who has the last laugh wins! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" He evil crackled.

"You Bastard!" Rean yelled in rage.

"Oh and one more thing~." Chaos Rean gave the middle finger to everyone. "FUCK YOU AAAALL! AAAHAHAHAHA!" He teleported away.

The terminal screen reveals the map of Zemuria where they see ditigial Pleroma Grass spout all over.

"That's all Pleroma Grass!" Emma yelled

"It's not nothing like any that's appeared in the past, either!" Elie exclaimed

"Rean...! That's the same Pleroma Grass we saw back at the Imperial Museum!" Levi exclaimed.

"No way...!" Rean gasped.

"Those are artificial pleroma grass." Nahida grit her teeth. "Elysium created them by using the septium veins as a channel to read people's minds!"

"It can DO that?!" Lloyd gasped

(BGM ended)

(Trails into Reverie ost - Zero Encounter)

"Damn that crafty son of a bitch!" Mavuka growled. "So long as hatred flows in humanity... no... all beings, gods, mortals spirits alike...! All beings will die!"

"T-There has to be something we can do! Isn't there some way we can erase all hatred from the world?!" Estelle asked

"You're asking the impossible." Zhongli shook his head. "Hatred is an emotion that is felt by all. All itself artificial beings who don't have emotions within their system."

"And to make it worse, the Chaos and Master Emerald is being used as an alternative source, making it unlimited without restraint!" Tail muttered, "Even if we tried to remove the Chaos and Master Emerald, Chaos Rean would already have enough to fire."

"Ugh...!" Rean grit his teeth. "Damn you Chaos Rean! Now I understand how my counterpart feels toward him... Who'd have thought THIS is what would be waiting for us!"

"So... Chaos Rean was right. Humanity will be the one to bring punishment upon itself. Heh. Not quite the ending I predicted. Well played, Chaos. I suppose it's karma at its finest." Rufus said

"Damn it, Rufus! This isn't the time to romanticize!" Neve yelled 'Wait... what did he just say...'

Heat begin to build up in the machine.

"I-It's so hot!" Towa flinched

"Nngh...This contraption is ready to fire! We can't stay here!" Igneel stated.

"Ngh..." Zhongli palm face. "We can't let this happen. Furina, Xiao, Mavuika, Ei, Venti, Levi, Nahida. We must destroy this foul contraption. It's the only way to save this world of ours."

"Understood Father." Xiao nodded.

"We got little choice." Ei said. "Everyone, we must leave now!"

"Come on, everyone!" Mona yelled as she, Emma, Miko, Nahida, and Rachel combined their magic.

"Back us up, Rose!" Celine yelled.

"Gladly! We'll transport you to an appreciated location outside!" Roselia said.

A teleportation circle was cast onto everyone.

(BGM ended)

Suddenly, Rufus moved swiftly as Lapis was the only one who noticed as they all teleported away.

---

4:42 PM...

Everyone was teleported to a large location.

(Trails into Reverie ost - A Dark World)

"Is everyone all right?" Rean asked.

"I think so." Mario said.

"Arceus!" Zhongli yelled in a telepath as he transformed into his titan appearance along with Furina, Levi, Venti, Mavuika, Furina and Nahida. "Help us destroy the tower! There's no time to waste! Gather your capability Pokemon! It's about to fire! Hurry!"

"Understood!" Arceus nodded

"...Rufus?" Lapis look around to find Rufus but he is not among them. "Where are you, Rufus?!"

"Wait..." Swin paused.

"I don't see him..." Nadia look around.

"No... he's not among the group...!" Neve grit his teeth.

"D-Did the teleportation circle fail?!" Emma asked

"It did not." Roselia appeared as she, Vita, Palutena, Viridi, Sothis, Yen Sid, Merlin, Master, and Crazy Hand appeared after. "He moved out of range at the last moment before it abdicated. I felt it."

"What?! Why did he do that?" Dimitri asked.

"No..." Neve realized what he did. "Don't tell me... is he actually..."

"I suspect so." Vita nodded as they saw a broadcast going on with Rufus at the central terminal.

"Rufus, what is he—" Sora paused

"People of the world. I am Rufus Albarea, supreme leader of the United Nation of Crossbell. The myriad of retaliative parties across the land and sea have responded to my midday declaration. And what a foolish response it was: hostility. Their actions stand in direct opposition to the absolute peace I so desire, and it is now my duty to act with a firm hand. As such, when the time is right, I shall rain down judgment upon this earth through the use of divine lighting." Rufus announced.

---

In Crossbell...

"What?!" One of the citizens exclaimed

"I can't believe it..."

---

In Ymir...

"It has become painfully clear to me that creation can only come following destruction. The vital act of uniting this continent was never going to be possible without significant sacrifice. Knowing this, I have been working toward this goal in the shadow for years—paying whatever price I must." Rufus continued

"What?" Lucia asked in shock as she turned to her husband.

"What is he talking about?" Teo asked

"The Azure Tree incident but over two years ago and the Erebonian civil war that erupted in tandem. The attempt on Emperor Eugent's life last year and the formation of Operation Jormunganddr in response. The unrest that has spread across Jurai and North Ambria in the months following the war as they vie for independence. The Blorp responds in the Mushroom Kingdom and throughout the world, the war within Fodlan's boulders and the destructions. The Fell Dragon Grima's resurrection, his summon of Risens to spark the war for Calvard. Summoning the Corrupted and its Master: Fell Dragon Sombron to our world. The chaos in Paldea and all the Pokemon Region with the Tera Crystals. And even the use of Crossbell as a foothold to spread chaos far and wide. All of this was to achieve a great and just cause: the unification of Zemuria!" Rufus continued.

---

In Saint-Arkh...

"That's not possible..." One of the citizen's eye widen

"He can't mean he was behind all of it..."

---

In Toad Toad...

"He was responsible for the Blorp!? I thought it was Fawful!" One of the Toads exclaimed

"But then... does that mean he was the one who helped him create the blorp?!"

---

In Fodlan capital...

"You mean he was the one who sent out those monsters at us?" One of the Citizens asked in shock.

"Monster..." One of them growled as the Plelma Grass spouted up and began to glow.

"I shall not prolong our wait a moment longer! The Divine Lightning will strike without mercy, purging any who impede our path to a more righteous nation. Only through the eradication of evil can Zemuria thrive! There will be tears that follow, suffering to bear, lives that are sacrificed— all trifle well worth the loss for the future-grained!" Rufus exclaimed with a smug look on his face

---

In Heimdallr...

"J-Just shut the hell up you crazy dictator!" One of the citizens yelled.

"Who gave you the right to decide our future?!"

"He's a monster..."

"All these years and all this misery we've had to endure was HIS DOING!"

---

Back with the group.

"Ngh..." KeA groaned as she felt the negative energy within the pleruma grass. "Their emotions are all concentrating on the tower."

"Yes. Their anger, their sadness, their fear..." Tio paused

"And the seething hatred born from them..." Tails finished.

"If the divine lighting automatically targets the subject of people's hatred..." Claire paused.

"Then he's placing their hatred onto him...!" Weiss gasped.

"Oh. So that's his play." Lechter muttered

"That idiot!" Ragna yelled as he punched the ground.

(BGM ended)

"Again and again... Must you always try to do everything yourself?!" Jusis yelled.

"Ngh... Rufus Albarea..." Zhongli grits his teeth. "How could you choose this path...?"

---

With Rufus...

(Trails into Reverie ost - - Keraunos -Fear and Hatred-)

"The time is almost upon us." Rufus sitting on the chair as the divine lightning begins to fire. "No nation in the world is to be spared from judgment, however great or modest. Be it Erebonia, or Calvard, Mushroom Kingdom, the Beanbean Kingdon, Sarasaland, the Koopa Kingdom, Fiore, Remnant, Leman, Ored, Fodlan, Ylisse, or Haleynn. I hope with all my heart your leaders have the clarity to make the right decision before it is too late. And with that: I bid you a good day!" He smirked as he shut off the broadcast.

---

Outside at 5:00 PM...

Then the Divine Thunder was fired, however, Deoxys, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, the Galarian Articuno, Galarian Moltres, Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Latias, Latios, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia Giratina, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Enamorus Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem, Yveltal, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, and Eternatus repel the Divine Lighting with their combine powers and proceed to destroy the tower along with the other gods behind the shadows and destroy Retributive Tower.

"RUUUFUUUUUUUS!" Lapis screamed.

(BGM ended)

Suddenly, they all got a vision of what would have happened.

"Huh? What was that?" Kairi asked.

"Did... did anyone else saw that?" Riku asked

"Was that... a vision?" Aqua asked.

(Trails into Reverie ost - Reverse Babel)

"It must have been Elysium's final prediction of the future!" Lapis exclaimed. "Which means, it's not too late!" She got back on her feet and turned to the others. "Everyone, please I need your help to rescue Rufus!"

The group looked at each other and nodded as Lloyd got back on his feet.

"Consider your request accepted." Lloyd declared.

"What? You want to go back in there?" Alear asked

"There's a LOT I still want to say to him." Lloyd answered before letting out a grin. "Besides, how are we supposed to call this case closed without taking every suspect into custody?"

"Ooh, I see..." Bowser smirked

Elie giggled. "That's right. We've never done things half-baked."

"In that case, I will see you back in the tower." Zeit said. "However, I regret to say the instability of the spirit veins means I cannot take you all."

"Then let us help you." Zhongli step up along with Mavuika, Furina, Nahida, Ei. "I also wish to lecture that man. I'll let Arceus know and hopefully repel the tower or hopefully stall it until we can finally taken Rufus out of there."

"We'll help stabled the Septium Veins too. But most of all. He's also a dear from to my daughter. I cannot let him perish." Nahida said.

"If my Father is going, then I shall too." Xiao said.

Jusis got up. "Then I would like to be one of the ones to go. I have an obligation as his brother to see this through." Jusis said before turning to Millium with a smile. "I'll be back soon, Millium."

Millium nodded with a smile. "Got it! Take care okay?"

Swin, Nadia, and Neve looked at each other and nodded as they got back on their feet.

"We're going too!" Swin said

"The boss owes us big for all the OT he's made us put in, and I'm not letting him off the hook." Nadia added

"I'm going as well because as his friend... it's my job to knock sense to that idiot mind of his." Neve said.

"Parfaits are on me once we finish this and cash out, Okay, LP?"

"Very well. Then I'll also join you." Rachel said.

"I'll also be joining you too. To help rescue that man." Raquel said.

"What? You want to save Rufus?" Ragna asked in disbelief. "Ah, hell. You know what? Count me in too. I'm gonna help knock some sense into that idiot's head. And if he protests. We'll drag him out. You're gonna need all the help you can get."

"I will also accompany you." Es said

"Well..." Naoto Shirogane got on her feet. "Then allow me to join you, Detective Bannings."

"What? Naoto, you serious?" Kanji asked

"I am. I also share the SSS beliefs. What's more, I can't let that man die either. Not because as a cop, but also because of the action that leads him to do this."

"All right, stay safe and come back to us!" Yu requested.

Lapis nodded with a smile. "Thank you, you guys!

"I wish I could go, but I'm sorry to say I'm spent..." Rean sighed. "Rufus is in your hands. I believe in you, guys!"

"You can leave reaching out to folks and evacuating the citizens to us. Go put a bow on this once and for all!" Estelle smirked

"You better come back." Randy smirked. "Drag the stubborn bastard out by the scruff of his neck if you have to!"

Nahida said. "There isn't much time. Let's go!"

"Right. Come, to me!" Zeit said as Lloyd, Nadia, Swin, Neve, Jusis, Ragna, Rachel, Raquel, Naoto Shirogane, Nahida, Mavuika, Zhongli, Xiao, Furina, Ei went into the tower by teleporting with Zeit and the Titans's power as they teleported inside.

Inside, they appeared in the tower, but inside it was steamy hot.

"Oh!" Nadia exclaimed as she and the others covered themselves from the intense heat.

"Gah! It's even hotter than before!" Neve muttered.

"I'm sorry everyone. With the Septium Veins a mess and temporarily reopening it for a short time, I'm afraid this is the only direct path that will lead us closer to the central terminal." Nahida frown.

"It's all right, Lady Nahida. You did what you could. Were I in your shoes... I would have hope for the same." Zeit replied.

"It's fine. We know the way there." Swin said

"We just gotta beeline to where the vision showed us." Nadia said.

Lloyd nodded. "Yeah. Let's get back to the central terminal!"

"We're coming Rufus." Lapis said and they rushed off to save Rufus as they made their way to the hallway where they had to take the elevator.

"People of the world. I am Rufus Albarea, supreme leader of the United Nation of Crossbell." Rufus said in the communication.

"That complete idiot...!" Neve growled as he pressed the button and hurried back to the elevator.

"H-Has he lost his mind? How could he do this?!" Lapis sniffed as they go up.

"Oh, that's it! Nobody made my LP cry and gets away with it!" Nadia growled.

Swin nodded as they took off. "You said it. We'll have to teach him a lesson once we find him."

"Agreed! I hope that man gets a lecture for a lifetime!" Nahida agreed.

"Okay, I cast an anti-heat spell on us, so we won't have an issue with the heat here." Furina said.

"Phew! Now we can run faster thanks to this!" Nahida cheered.

As they rush toward the long upside hallway, they can hear more of the broadcasting.

"It has become painfully clear to me that creation can only come following destruction. The vital act of uniting this continent was never going to be possible without significant sacrifice."

"Rufus... Must you be this way?" Jusis muttered

"We have to get to him to come to his senses before it's too late!" Lloyd told him.

"Indeed. For those who are waiting for us to come back... and for me as his brother." Jusis agreed as they made it to the main elevator and used to go up to the central terminal.

"I shall not prolong our wait a moment longer! The Divine Lightning will strike without mercy, purging any who impede our path to a more righteous nation." Rufus continues in the broadcast

"Crap! The broadcast is almost over!" Swin exclaimed.

"We've gotta floor it, LP, Nevy! And everyone else too!" Nadia exclaimed

"We'll get there!" Lapis nodded. "Wait for us, Rufus! Please!"

"I thought I— Oh never mind... You're right..." Neve nodded

'We'll set him straight and put all to right. ...Guy, I could use your strength now.' Lloyd thought as they made it to the Central hallway to the central terminal hallway where they saw Rufus wasn't in the central terminal

"What the— where did he go?" Neve asked.

"Rufus! Where are you, Rufus?!" Lapis looks around.

"He's not here?" Nadia asked

"Then where could he—" Swin paused when Neve looked up and saw a debit begin to fall.

"Look out!" Neve summoned his Keyblade, until someone beat him to it. "Huh?"

The person who landed on their feet was Ishmelga Rean.

"You're...!" Jusis gasped

"Rean, right? From the alternative one?" Ragna asked

"Yeah. It's good to see you, Ragna, and everyone else. I really do miss you guys." Ishmelga Rean smiled.

(BGM ended)

"Aww, we missed you too." Furina giggled. "Wait, did you follow us?"

(Trails into Reverie ost - Entrusting Kindness to the Future)

"I did. I figured you could also use a helping hand." Ishmelga Rean said.

"Heh. Thanks for the assist, Rean." Naoto Shirogane smiled. "So what are you going to do now since you've been summoned?"

"That's... a good question, actually. So far I don't know yet. But I guess I'll stick around for the time being."

"Hmm... Do you want to return to your world?" Rachel asked.

"Yeah. I do. I still have a score to settle with my version of Chaos Rean. And reset restore Zemuria back to its formal glory."

"Then you don't need to worry, Rean from another alternative world. Terapago summons you, but only temporally. You will return to your world eventually."

"Oh. Glad to know." Ishmelga Rean said. "Still... given all that its happened, Chaos Rean is still at large here. He will be back for his revenge."

"Hmm..." Mavuika rub her chin. "True. When this is over, I can see that he will get his revenge on all of us for ruining his plan. Especially since he was so close."

"I take it that means you know what his next plans are?" Xiao asked

Ishmelga Rean nodded. "I do. Which is why you need to know all the details to stand against him for the future that has yet to come. Since this is proximity three years from now—no, scratch that. Two in a half years—"

"It's okay." Lloyd smiled. "I appreciate your trying to warn us, but we might be better off not knowing."

Ragna places his hand on Lloyd's head. "Yeah, no offense, Lloyd. But that was a stupid decision. Trust me, it will be best to know what we're up against in the future."

"Normally I would protest with you Ragna, however, circumstances involve us preparing, especially the threat Chaos Rean poses." Zhongli agreed.

"Indeed. Ignore him. Tell us, what was his plan to ruin your future?" Rachel asked

"Yes. Don't hold back. We need every last detail." Furina agreed.

Ishmelga Rean blinked before laughing. "Ahahaha! Sorry, I didn't mean to laugh. But you're wise to heed my warning for the future."

"Well, what's gonna happen? It's like your future, right?" Naoto Shirogane asked.

Ishmelga Rean nodded his head. "Yeah. In about almost three years, for now, this world will face a doom like no other. It involves the Sept-Terrion of Time."

"Laegjarn's Chest...?" Zhongli asked in surprised

"The very same. Chaos Rean has it under his control."

"What?!" Zhongli, Furina, Mavuika, and Xiao yelled in shock.

"The Sept-Terrion of Time?" Rachel asked.

"It's unlike the Sept-Terion of Mirage, Space, Fire, and Earth. I'm not sure how he did it, but Chaos Rean has complete control over it." Ishmelga Rean said "But he isn't alone. He has allies who are just as powerful as he is. My timeline is in ruin because of them. Everyone I know is gone because of them. You must stop them."

"How can we stop them?" Xiao asked.

"You must find a girl named Agné. She plays a critical role in stopping the Sept-Terrion. With her are special orbments called the Oct-Genesis. Genesis for short. Those devices hold great power."

"The Oct-Genesis?" Neve asked

"The Oct-Gensis. They're prototype Orbments developed by Professor Epstein. I recalled some of their capabilities but I haven't seen their full capabilities." Zhongli said

"The Genesis..." Xiao grit his teeth. "Those devices are too dangerous. I know this because I've seen them 39 years ago."

"It's the only thing that can stop that Sept-Terrion." Ishmelga Rean stated

"But how? There should be more to the story. How does it involve this Agnés and the Genesis?" Furina stated.

"I wish I could tell you more, but this is all that I know. Professor Hamilton was the one who told me. But… I did notice there are details she's keeping secrets from me."

"Hamilton?" Mavuika asked, giving a serious look. 'Wait… didn't he say—' She thought as everyone noticed Ishmelga Rean's body slowly begin to disappear.

Ishmelga Rean sighed "I'm afraid my time is up."

"We understand." Es said. "We will find this Agnés and the Genesis. What must we do if we find them."

"I don't know the full details but... I do know they play a critical role involving stopping the Sept-Terrion."

"Then so be it. If we want to defeat Chaos Rean and his allies, we must find them." Raquel flipping her hair as she said.

"We'll make sure to let everyone know of the future. And if there is another way, we'll make sure to use them and defeat Chaos Rean and his allies." Zhognli said. "When you return to your timeline, I hope that things change for the better."

"I hope so too... I can't wait to see everyone again." Ishmelga Rean places his hand over his chest. "If... I can..."

"Oh, I have a feeling you will." Furina smiled, causing Ishmelga Rean to look at her confused. "When you return. Please give everyone our regards. And you owe Levi a huge apology for breaking your promise!"

"Haha..." Ishmelga Rean smiled. "I owe a lot of an apology."

"Good. So take responsibility for our baby brother. Marry him if you want to mend his heart."

"Furina..." Zhongli palm face.

"Marriage..." Ishmelga Rean blushed but smile. "Yeah. If I see him... and no one claims him... I will ask him to marry me."

"Then... good luck, Rean." Lloyd fist pump.

"Thank you." Ishmelga Rean fist pumps back. "And you too as well. Oh and..." He smiled as he closed his eyes. "Tell this timeline version of me to take good care of Levi." Then he disappeared.

"Oh, we'll make sure he'll get the message." Furina smiled. "Farewell, Rean from the alternative world. May your life return you to true happiness."

Lapis looked around to see a door. "Look!" She pointed.

"Do you think?" Jusis look at the others.

"Let's go see." Lloyd said as they rushed over to the door.

---

On the other side of the room...

"...It's almost time." Rufus sighed as he sat on the floor. "Haha... I can only laugh. I lived such a hollow life. I never become more than my father. I never achieve anything of worth. And yet... I feel strangely... fulfilled." He said with a smile on his face.

"Rufus!" Lapis yelled

"Rufus!" Jusis yelled as well as Rufus turned to her and saw the group.

"Y-You all... Why are you...?" Rufus passed in shock.

"You absolutely idiot..." Neve sighed.

"You just had to go out of your way to make this difficult for us." Swin chuckled with a sigh.

"Thought you could take your exit without playing up, don't you?" Nadia asked with a grin on her face.

"You didn't... Did you come all this way to save me? Even you, Jusis, Ragna, Lloyd, the Titans, and the others?" Rufus asked in shock before he began a soft laugh. "Or perhaps... you wanted to get in one last punch?" He asked, causing Lapis to groan in frustration.

"Oh, you've earned far more than one, my brother." Jusis sighed.

"I'll say. It's time you owe up to just how many offenses you've committed." Lloyd agreed as they approached him with his SSS badge in front of him. "Lord Rufus Albarea, I hereby place you under arrest. Your sins are too numerous to count, but the worst... the worst of them all, is the crime for not understanding just how damn loved you really are." He said with a grin on his face.

Rufus looked surprised as he turned to Swin, Nadia, Jusis, Lapis, and Neve as each of them folded their arm and let out a smile while Lapis was still mad at him for making her cry. Furina smiled as she giggled, Zhongli place his hand over his hip as he smiled, Mavuika fold her arms as she smiled, Nahida wrap her hands behind her back as she smiled and Ei place her hand on her hip as she smiled a bit, Naoto Shirogane let out a smile as she place her hand to her ship while Rachel fold her arms, letting out a small smile, along with Raquel, and Ragna while Xiao fold his arms but let out a small smile. Rufus begins to let out a laugh.

"How did I not see it?" Rufus wondered. "That I... had what I wanted this whole time..." He said as Neve and Jusis helped him and then they began to gather near Zeit and the Titans.

"All right, Zeit, Lady Rachel, and Miss Raquel. Get everyone out of here! We'll destroy this tower now." Zhongli said as Zeit howled and used his powers as Rachel and Raquel combined their magic to teleport them out of there. "Now." Zhongli transforms into his titan form along with his siblings as Xiao's mask is put on as he cloaks in a green aura. "Let's finish this." He then teleported away with the others.

As they exited in time, the beam fired as the Pokemon along with Venti and Levi in their titan form repelled the beam and then fired their attack. Zhongli, Ei, Mavuika, Furina, Nahida, and Xiao teleported next to them as they channeled their power and fired back a devastating beam, helping them overpower it and destroy the tower for good... as everyone made it out.

(BGM ended)

"Lloyd!" Elie exclaimed as everyone gathered around and saw Rufus unconscious over Lloyd and Neve's shoulders as Zhongli and the others teleported and changed back. "You did it!"

"Yeah. We made it in time." Lloyd nodded as they turned and saw the Tower was no more. "Looks like it's over... over for good now."

"Yeah. Is he..." Rean looks at Rufus who is unconscious.

"Looks like it."

"It's best that he needs rest." Zeit said.

"Yeah. Let's get him-"

"AUUUUUUGH! DAMN YOU ALL!" A voice yelled as an astral projection of Chaos Rean appeared before them... and he is really pissed as everyone had an !? over their heads.

"AUUUUUUGH! DAMN YOU ALL!" A voice yelled as an astral projection of Chaos Rean appeared before them... and he is really pissed

(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Organization XIII)

"You!" Ragna growled as he got his armmara out, charged at Chaos Rean, and slashed him, but it went through him. "Huh?"

"Idiot, this is an astral projection. As such." Chaos Rean said before he blasted Ragna with his power and pushed him back.

"Ragna, you okay?!" Noel Vermillion exclaimed

"Nngh... Yeah, I'm fine..." Ragna muttered

"Damn, every last one of you!" Chaos Rean growled at the group. "It was very clever of that fool to turn the world's anger toward the tower... let alone those damn Pokemon and the Titans who repel the divine thunder... I was so damn close... so DAMN CLOSE! You may have won this battle... but know this... I will have my revenge! Starting by killing all your loved ones! I know where each and every one of them lives. Don't even try to hide them. Because I will find them and you. And when I do, I will kill them and sever their lives! Crossbell will NEVER gain their independence! Even if they do, it will fall and all lives will be destroyed... that I promise! So enjoy your victory while you still can... because I'll be coming for you all when the world will end." He said as his eyes glowed.

"Are you serious?" Levi summons his glaive. "Are you THAT obsessed with revenge? Is this truly what my Father created you for? A creation for revenge? No. My Father created you to balance the light and the dark. Not this embarrassment!"

"Excuse me?!"

"My Father gave birth to his children through love, he created the multiverse with love. He creates his creation through love. But now, all you do is sully his name. Over your petty revenge. Stop disgracing yourself and my Father's name and get out of my sight. And if you don't..." He unleash his sacred power, altered his hair and eyes once more and gave a calmly yet threatening look. "I will destroy the persona that took over the Chaos Heart in his name. And restore the Chaos Heart to its true formal glory."

"...?!" Chaos Rean flinched with a hint of fear.

"Hah! That's right, Levi!" Furina cheered

"Well said, my brother." Zhongli smiled

"You... fucken...!" Chaos Rean grits his teeth. "How DARE YOU INSULT ME! AND DAMN YOU EVERYTHING LEVI SULLIVAN! First, you hide from me from Elysium. And now you even destroyed the curse I placed on Lloyd Bannings and Rean Schwarzer! You ruin everything! I'm the embodiment of the Chaos Heart! It shouldn't be possible for you to break its curse!"

"It wasn't Levi who broke your curse. It was me..." Acheron said

Chaos Rean turn to Acheron "What?"

"My Odachi has the power to sever fate and curses, meaning your powers won't work on Rean and Lloyd."

Chaos Rean Stares blankly and then starts screaming while pulling his hair. "YOU BITCH! SO IT WAS YOU! THAT'S IT! NOW YOU'RE ON MY TOP TO KILL—"

"Will you just shut up..." Acheron annoying called out as the skies across Crossbell started to be covered by Rain. Chaos Rean then felt a chill in his spine. As he and the heroes turn their attention to Acheron who is in his white hair form.

"You... How dare you talk back at me!" Chaos Rean gritted his teeth.

Acheron glared at the fake causing him to sweatdrop. "I have just about enough of your ego. So let me make this perfectly clear: Keep telling yourself that! You are nothing more than an entitled fake of Rean Schwarzer." At this Chaos Rean develops tick marks. "So take your anger, take your threats, take your worthless toy, and piss off! Because now that, you revealed yourself. We will be ready for you!"

"We will see about that." Chaos Rean said glaring at Acheron as his projection disappeared.

(BGM ended)

Levi change his hair and eyes back. "Nngh... That coward."

"So long as he's out there... the world won't be in peace..." Rean muttered.

"Then we better keep an eye out for him." Estelle said.

"Right." Palutena nodded and turned to the unconscious Rufus. "Let's get him to the hospital."

"Damn, boss, nice that you told him off for us." Caelus chuckled.

"He was pissing me off. Nothing more." Acheron fold her arms.

"Let's take him to the Mushroom Kingdom's hospital. I'll help pay for his treatment." Peach said

"Thank you, princess." Neve places his hand over his chest.

'Jingliu.' Noel approached and whispered to her ears as she turned to him. 'I'm sorry for calling you out right now, but... can you please come with me for a while. There's someone I want you to meet. But without everyone noticing our disappearance.'

'Hmm...' Jingliu hummed.

"Bravo, everyone." A voice said, causing everyone to have an ?! over their heads as they turned their heads above and they saw Liam lying in the air so casually with his hand supporting his head. "Well done against your final battle with him."

(Trails to Reverie ost - Zero Encounter)

"F-Father?!" Levi gasped.

"D-Did you just say Father?" Elie asked Levi in surprise.

"Yeah. And you know what that means yeah?"

"If he's your Father..." Tio trailed off

"That's riiiight~ creature—Err... Creator of the Universe at your service! Hahaha!" Liam laughed.

"Father, are you High?!" Ei asked

"Noooo of course not. Just high."

"I just asked that you were—! *sigh* Never mind."

Everyone sweatdrop.

"Is this guy really the creature of the universe?" Randy asked

"Trust us, he is. But I think he's taken in too much... laid-back." Zhongli sighed. "Why are you here, Father... wait... If you were watching..."

"Yep. Saw you guys battle against the Chaos Heart. Oh, no wait. The persona created by Dimentio of the Chaos Heart of that universe. You did a bang-up job holding against my creation. And I thought my defeat by Class VII and their friends was special. Of course, seeing my children being outmatched not only by my creation but also by an ordinary mortal who solves who he truly is before you. How embarrassing." Liam chuckled, causing the Archeon to grumble. "Since this ordinary mortal managed to outmatch my children, hey Lloyd. You wanna be a god?" Liam asked with a casual wink.

"W-What?!" Lloyd eye widen

"F-Father! Do you know what you're saying!?" Nahida exclaim

"Course I do. My universe. My rules. I can do anything I want you know. Course I'm just joking. So no need to feel so tense. Or could it be you're jealous? Hmmm?" Liam asking with a grin on his face.

"We're getting off-topic here..." Zhongli palmface. "If you knew about the Chaos Heart from a different dimension... why didn't you tell us? Or confronted him? His presence jeopardizes the stability of the universe!"

"Two Chaos Hearts in this universe unbalance, did it not? The last thing we need is another Xehanort." Ei agreed.

"Relax, my children. Having one Chaos Heart or two won't cause a problem, for this universe. Besides, I can just make adjustments." Liam waved it off.

"T-That's not the issue! You saw how he is right?! He's obsessed with killing Rean and Lloyd! And now he's obsessed with killing us!" Furina stated.

"So? You kids can handle him. Besides, Ragna the Bloodedge here managed to weaken his power when he freed the Divine Knights's soul from the universe he came from. It will at least weaken his power a bit. But his powers will come back for... a day or so. But even so, I'll admit, things have gotten interesting in this part of the universe."

"Father, can't you be serious!" Mavuika argued. "You weren't like this back when you lectured us for almost killing Levi!"

"Wait, what's this about you almost killing Levi?" Estelle asked in surprised

"Another time, Estelle." Levi shook his head. "But my siblings are right. Chaos Rean is too much a danger! He need to be removed and perished. You're the one who created the Chaos Heart so fix it!"

Liam shook his head. "Nah. Like I said, Chaos Rean might cause some interesting in this universe. If unleash the void in this universe, then I'll just restart it. Don't worry, you'll be returned to normal and I'll even grant you all the privilege of remembering everything that happened. Like how Rosalina did three years ago. Heck, I may even make a save file of it."

"Our life is NOT a video game, Father!"

Liam sighed. "Sheesh. All right, if things get out of hands, I'll intervene. Besides, I have a feeling you all have what it takes to stop and defeat him for good. You already learned his weakness, did you not?"

"His weakness?" Ei asked.

"You seriously don't know? Then why not ask Rean here? After all. He was the one who managed to give him that mark on him." Liam pointed out. "Or even your student, Acheron. But, if Chaos Rean had some brains, he would have at least prepared some countermeasures against the Nihility. And if he doesn't know. Just ask the other Rean. With that said, I'm gonna keep watch on how things go on. So later~"

"Wait, can you at least tell us about the Universe he came from?!" Nahida asked

"Nah. I'm sure you can figure it out. Later." Liam disappeared

"Father, wait!" Zhongli yelled until he groaned.

---

With Chaos Rean...

"AAAAAAAUGH!" Chaos Rean punches the ground out of frustration. "I was so damn close... So close! It if weren't for them..I would have had everything! Damn, Damn it all!"

" I believe I told you so." Chaos Rean heard Terumi's voice as he turned to him.

"You..." He hissed

"I told you you think your plans are perfect, but you're dead wrong! You should have dealt with that administrator, the assassins from the beginning who later became Rufus's group. But nooooo. You ignore my advice, thinking everything will go according to plan! But guess how that turned out. Not only did you lose to Elysium with the formal administrator taking back control, but she even deleted it! And let's not forget Zhongli, Ei, Nahida, Furina, and Mauvika! Turns out they were Gods! Titans! The creators of this world! That includes the bard named Venti and Levi! And let's not forget those Astral Express brats it turns out they are dimensional Travelers! Especially that Acheron bitch who was a student of Ei! This is exactly why I told you to research EVERYONE! Because Levi's power to repel evil is stronger than the Triforce! The power is more than enough to crush that puppet Zoa Gilstein! And it filled me with delight to say I TOLD YOU SO!"

"How the HELL was I supposed to know that!?" Chaos Rean yelled. "I used Elysium to tell me everything! I never told me about why Levi or the Primordial One children were here in this world! But to think they customize the Spetium Veins so that no info about them would be leaked! And Levi... Levi...!" He holds onto his head. "Damn him... DAMN HIM! Damn Rufus! Damn Lloyd! Damn those Titans! Damn Acheron! And Rean Schwarzer! Because of them! Everything was ruined! I will get my revenge on them if it's the last thing I'll do!"

Terumi looks at Chaos Rean as he begins to laugh, "EHIHYIIHIIHIHI, HYAHYAHYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" This causes the evil doppelganger to look up at him with an ! over his head.

"What's so funny Snake!" Chaos Rean asks with a glare.

"Oh, nothing just realizing how stupid you are!" Terumi grinned.

"Excuse me?"

"Do I have to spell it out for you again? You were so focused on your obsession with killing Lloyd Bannings and Rean Schwarzer that YOU ignored the greatest threat to your plan, which was the formal administrator! Dimentio told you and I told you! And let's not forget that you never personally research your enemies but instead let that AI do the work for you! And you didn't EVEN notice why Levi didn't appear in Irmensul's memory bank! Don't you find that strange in the last? And then let's talk about how Zhongli managed to harm your little toy! You think that it was invincible but you forget there are other gods or even mortals capable of harming it and to add salt to that wound Zhongli is one of the Gods who created your toy meaning he knows its weaknesses! HAHAHAHAHA!"

Chaos Rean was taken aback by this. "So what? Their powers pale in comparison to my own!"

"Oh, but Levi played a pivotal role in ending Ishmelga. The same goes for that blonde brat and his shit fairy who by the way is the companion of that Steel Maiden bitch." Terumi grinned as he continued, "And let's not forget the Septain Church. Because of your constant stealing from them, they are now sending members after you! Four of them are allies of three of the heroes you despised, and let's not forget that you also draw the Undine Prince's attention. Underestimating Izanami who is dear Noel Vermillion's Negative Emotions made manifest and the Drive of the Master Unit and even underestimating Raggy and the Azure Grimoire. Man, you are one fucken idiot! EHIHYIIHIIHIHI, HYAHYAHYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Chaos Rean gritted his teeth as he shouted, "SHUT UP! I don't care who I'm up against! Be it by those church pests, Izanami, or any of my creators' children! Let them come in a massive army if they want! I will crush them beneath my heel. And I'll do exactly the same to you, Terumi!"

"Bwahahaha! And how exactly can you do that when you're so vulnerable to that mark the Ashen Chevalier gave to you as well as the injuries that you sustained from Raggy, Izanami, and Acheron?" Terumi pointed with a mark on Chaos's Rean's chest and arms.

"Nngh! Don't you mock me with these minor scratches!"

"Minor, you say? And yet, this "minor" scratch proves how vulnerable you are! You ignore the advice and warning of both that AI you took, and even your creator's version in this universe, all because you think you're high and mighty! New Flash on today's paper! Chaos Dimwitted is 100 percent wrong! Not being your so-called powers isn't enough to defeat them! And you wanna know why? Cause you're a fucken idiot!"

Chaos Rean eyes glow as his eyes shrink with rage and teeth gritted. "I SAID SHUT UP!" Chaos Rean channeled dark energy and fired a blast of it to knock Terumi away.

"Ngh!?" Terumi grunted as he slid and glared.

"I'm more than capable of killing you, Terumi! And everyone else in this damn world! Be it death incarnation or gods! None of them hold any meaning to me! I can erase them as I can erase you!"

"Wow, you are a child... You think you can destroy me. Yet you didn't even know the full extent of my powers!" Terumi then cloaks himself with green energy as he punches Chaos Rean, rolling on the ground.

"Augh!?" He winched as he looked up and glared.

Terumi approaches. "Here's a News flash for you... You remember the Susanoo unit?"

"That armor the White Void wore?" Chaos Rean asked with a glare until he had an !? over his head and widens his eyes, "You...Don't tell me you-"

Terumi grinned, "DINGDINGDINGDING! Correct answer I'm its original owner! Meaning I'm the brother of the Master Unit!" He then strangled Chaos Rean, "So, threaten me all you want Chaos! Because Humans, Gods, this whole world! In the name of Takehaya Susano'o... I shall destroy ALL of you! HYEEE-HYAHYAHYAHAHAHAHAAA—!"

"RAAAAUGH!" Chaos Rean unleashes a force field.

"Ngh!? Terumi was pushed back as Chaos Rean got back on his feet.

"It is I who will be destroying you, Terumi. I'll admit that I did not expect that you were a god, and to make it worse, the Susanoo: God of Storms and the same Persona as Yusuke Kitagawa... I underestimated you. But make no mistake." Chaos Rean glared. "We will settle this another day. And when that day comes, you will regret making me your greatest enemy."

"Oh, it is you who will regret making an enemy of me." Terumi channels his dark green power. "You may be immortal, but that doesn't mean I know a way to end you myself. And if I were you... It's best to destroy Hakumen so that I can't get my body back, not that you're strong enough to handle him. HYAHYAHYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Well see about that." Chaos Rean glared as he teleported away.

Terumi sighed disapointedly. "Oh, what a poor fool he is. Well, no matter. I've got what I need. The cost may be great. But it will all work in my favor, hehehe."

---

With Chaos Rean...

"Nngh...!" Chaos Rean growled as he teleported somewhere else in a green field. "Damn that Terumi! It really was my mistake that I recruited that man. Tch... damn it. I need to lay low for the time being. I have to come up with a new plan... A new plan... where I will destroy them all... But... how will I do that?"

"You can't." A voice said, causing him to have an ! over his head as he turn to the direction and see Dry Bowser.

"Who the hell are you?!"

"I am Emperor Raiden... Emperor Raiden Koopa. I was once a fear in the Mushroom Kingdom ages ago. But now I've been brought back. Now back to you, I've heard much about you, Chaos Heart from another universe."

Chaos Rean had an !? over his head. "How the hell do you know me?"

"I have scouts everywhere, but most of all, I was informed. And let me tell you something, Chaos. You're too green."

"Excuse me?" He glared.

"You possess extraordinary power. Enough to destroy the universe and so forth. However, your power has been weakened, but significantly. But you are far too inexperienced." Dry Bowser narrow his eyes. "Destroying the world for your revenge is one thing, but destroying life within this world is another."

"Aren't you an undead?"

"I am undead. But I plan to rule this world. I cannot allow anyone who jeopardize my ambition. And some so inexperience as you have no change to conjure anything. I could kill you, but I'm no fool to an immortal object. Instead, I do see potential in you. Right now, you a flawed jewel. But if polished, you become something more." Dry Bowser said

"What are you getting at?" Chaos Rean snarl.

"I too seek to destroy this world... the Mushroom Kingdom to be more precise. I ruled my kingdom with an iron first before I was betrayed by my own son." His eyes gleam as he glows as he snarls. "He forms a peace treaty with the Mushroom Kingdom, the land I plan to conjure. He has ruined my empire. For that. He will pay. But one must be patient. One must have the intelligence. And one must remember to have allies to help support the cause. So allow me to give you an offer."

Dry Bowser raised his hand. "Then how about you serve me and my army?"

Chaos Rean look at him as he lost his mind. "What?"

"If you join me... I can help you become stronger and have your revenge. Of course, you're free to choose no... but is it really worth the wait? What's more. As I said earlier, you're far too green. If you do come up with the next plan, you will fail and fail again. Do you truly want that?"

"..." Chaos Rean glared at Dry Bowser. "Why the hell should I... ... the Chaos Heart...serve an undead."

"I'm more than just some undead... want me to demonstrate?" Dry Bowser asked.

"Hmph." Chaos Rean summons his Tachi "Show me."

Chaos Rean lung toward Dry Bowser to slash him, but he dodge and then knee strike him. Dry Bowser grabbed and throw him away and breath blue fire toward him. Chaos Rean recovered and repel the flames. He sent out three Chaos Rean toward him as Dry Bowser curl into his shell, spin rapidly and launch toward Chaos Rean dodging and repeling the Chaos Slashes until he circle around Chaos Rean. Chaos Rean unleash his Chaos Slash toward Dry Bowser where he was going next but he evade the attack and slam into him.

"Augh!" He grunted as Dry Bowser hoped out, grabbed and slam Chaos Rean to the ground and breath his fire on him. "AAAAAUGH!"

Dry Bowser throw him into the air as he jump, charge his fist with blue fire and then punch Chaos Rean, dragging him and slam the ground, creating a large crater as Chaos Rean gasped and dropped his Tachi of Chaos.

"See. Far too green." Dry Bowser withdrew his bony hands.

"Nngh... Aaaaugh..." Chaos Rean groaned, rolled on the ground, clinging to his chest. "This... pain... why... am I still feeling pain...?"

"Because that mark you got from Rean Schwarzer help inflict my fire further." Dry Bowser said, causing Chaos Rean to have an ! over his head and turn to Dry Bowser as he unleashed a frightening aura, causing him to flinch. "Do you understand the difference between us? You may be an unfathomable power, but it takes experience to conjure battles. So I'll ask you again. Serve me and I shall help you achieve your goals with mind. Or leave and be beaten again."

"Nngh...!" Chaos Rean grit his teeth as he look at the ground, punch it until he gave up. "All right... I'll... serve you."

"Excellent." Dry Bowser step back as Chaos Rean slowly get back on his feet. "However, I expect you to obey me well. I will not tolerate your insubordination. Nor your foolishness. And." He pointed at Chaos Rean, causing him to flinch. "Control your anger. That is one of your weaknesses. If you cannot control your anger, it will be your downfall. That will be my advise to you. The rest, you need to learn from yourself."

"I... I understand."

"Good. Dimentio." Dry Bowser called him out as Dimentio appeared.

"You call, Your Lordship?" Dimentio asked, causing Chaos Rean to have an ?! over his head.

"Dimentio!? So you told him everything?!" Chaos Rean glared.

"Why are you giving me that look? But yes. I serve dear Emperor Bowser. Oh, but you've been recruited by him no? Then that's wonderful news!" Dimentio clapping his hands.

"Dimentio, help him improve his character." Dry Bowser said.

"But of course. Since the other me in that universe did not raise him, I suppose he'll have to owe me. Now come along, Chaos. Oh, and tell Emperor Bowser everything about Elysium and all that you absorbed from it."

Chaos Rean remains silent until he sighs. "Understood." Then he got a look. "Actually. There is something I think you all should know. I've learned something very interesting in regard to this world. And from Elysium involving characters we have yet to meet."

(BGM ended)

---

Meanwhile...

In an isolated area in Crossbell, there was Noel accompanied by Froslass and her trainer: Jingliu who wrapped her arms around herself as a dark aura surrounded her, groaning.

"Aaaaugh...!" Jingliu hanging on her head as she shook.

"F-Froslass fros!" Froslass covering her mouth, looking concerned.

"The aura is getting worse..." Noel muttered. "Hey, are you feeling okay?"

Jingliu then screamed as the Dark Aura disappeared. "*Pants* *pants* yes, I'm fine…" She turns to Noel. "But tell me Noel... who is it that you wanted me to meet?"

"Took you long enough, Undine…" A voice called out to them as they turned in the direction of the voice, and it was none other than a woman with turquoise eyes, fair skin, and long brown hair with turquoise streaks that was loosely tied with a golden-colored DNA hairpin.

(Honkai Star Rail ost - In All Does Life Flows)

She wears a pearl earring on her left ear and a pearl necklace around her neck. Her clothes consist of a short qipao colored dark green, brown, and white with gold highlights, elbow-length dark green gloves, and a silver bangle around her left wrist. She also has flowers on the center-left side of her hips. Her right thigh has a dark green thigh garter shaped like a double-helix DNA strand with a flower in the middle. She also wears black high heels with gold patterns.

"Sorry for the hold-up, Ruan Mei. But I'm glad that you made it. I have an important patient that might catch your interest." Noel said.

"Oh? A new patient?" Ruan Mei gazed at the person Noel was talking about and then had an !? over her head with her eyes widened. "No way… This is impossible! I thought you were dead, Lady Jingliu."

"Long time no see, Ruan Mei." Jingliu said. "I heard a rumor that you leaving the foundation. I see that is true."

"It's quite a long story. But I imagine that is for another time." Ruan Mei turn to Noel. "Undine, what appears to be the issue?"

Noel sighed. "No time to explain. Just check her body and you'll find out."

Ruan Mei nodded and gently stroked Jingliu's neck and cheeks, causing her to widen her eyes. "What is this? Signs of mental decreasing, the nervous system plague, a similar yet identified substances in the blood, causing it to change red into dark red, then back into red, white blood cells failing, signs of Rapamycin, unknown virus... What happened to you? This is completely different from Noel's condition when tainted by the Gnosis."

"Ever heard of a drug called Mara?" Noel asked

"Mara?"

"It's the drug the D.G Cult used on me." Jingliu begin to explain everything to her as Ruan carefully progress this.

"Hmm... I see. So it's another drug the cult's been developing... The ingredient must have been used with Pleroma Grass. No... not just that... they also must have used another ingredient to increase longevity which also affects the consciousness and sense of personal identity. Very curious."

"Is there any way you can help her?" Noel asked.

Ruan Mei nodded her head. "Yes. I may be able to help her."

Jingliu behind her blindfold eye widens. "You... You can?"

"Your blood is tainted by the Pleroma Grass. But there is also another ingredient added to the drug. I need to example it, but I require your blood for further research. And if things go well. I may be able to find a cure for you."

"Ruan Mei..." Jingliu lowers her head as she wraps herself. "Don't get my hopes up. I've been fighting this cursed drug for 9 years... I'm incurable."

Ruan Mei shook her head. "Well, do the other doctors have researched and experimented on the Pleroma Grass? No. I suspect that's why the doctors aren't able to treat you. Because the Pleroma Grass plants came directly from the Spirit Veins. I've been researching them since Noel was my patient. I've made many discoveries. While I am unsure if I can cure you completely, it will not stop me from saving you and losing yourself. Tell me. Do you want this drug to plague to continue to plague you?"

"..." Jingliu responded with nothing until she shook her head. "No... I want this... cursed blood to be purified."

"Then come with me. It's time I examine you."

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And That's a wrap for this chapter! But Woohoooo! Now here's the data for Chaos Rean.

Chaos Rean: The Chaos Heart's entity from another universe, seeking revenge against Rean and Lloyd. He plans to settle this once and for all.

HP: 6,319,093.