. This fails and he dies. However, now there are two universes, the second of which is based off of the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon universe.
. This fails, and now he shares a body with a guy named Walter. (Worship is currently in control, however, but he's better now. Ish.)
. This fails, but instead of dying, they proceed to lurk in shadows.
. This fails, and he is sealed away.
up again. Meanwhile, so does a robot named Coda, the trio of Badniks from before, and several other villains, making it a callback to (mostly) all above events, which is where we left off.
You don't seem to understand. The anchors existed at the time of my curse. You can't-!
It seems that the curse relies on me to house my psychical form...No matter. With the combination of materials that elf possesses, I can still pull off my party trick.
That's...alot of solar energy...Though it can't affect me...
He could aim that at anywhere. This can't be good.
Right where I want you...
...Hmph.
Let's-a do it!
Yeah! Let's-a show Diablo what we can-a REALLY do!
We've got this in the bag!
These guys won't stand a chance!
Alright, so where did they get their powers from?
...These are...
Indeed... the Seven Star Pieces*.
But I-a thought... What about-
Worry not. These are not the Star Pieces in the same sense as they were before.* Ashura had asked if I could wish for replicas of similar power from the entity known as GRANDER NOVA.
With these pieces, you will be granted an immense power that harnesses the energy of Wishes. If you are to focus for long enough, you'll be able to fulfill almost any desire... But using too much of this power could completely strain your body, so you will unfortunately not be able to do too much... Wishing for Beta Diablo's demise directly, for instance.
...Alright. Let's-a see...
...Wow. This must be a really intense fight, right Sonic?
...Sonic?
...!
...Yeah, that's probably to be expected.
...No matter. Keep growing your pathetic little armies, for all I care. You will all be destroyed regardle-
...I can hear them. The wishes of those who want this battle to end... Those who wish for your evil to be destroyed.
...And I will do my part to ensure that wish comes true.
NO!!!
YOU MOTHERFUCKER!!!
What? You think just because I put a hole in another of your brothers, I'm going to go down again*? Of course not-
SHUT UP!! JUST SHUT UP AND LEAVE, AND NEVER COME BACK!!
Quit crying over spilt milk. We all know he'll live for one reason or another.
All I need to do is resurrect my brothers to rule alongside them, but in the moment it doesn't matter.
The gods are silent, and the devil has come to personally reap the world...
...but both will be forever cursed to bow down to a creation of their creations!
Sorry fer being late, had to pick up a latte, make small talk with Yukari, the usual. Anyways.
Anyway, it's likely they had assumed that I would die, leaving the thought of any time-space shenanigans caused by me moot.
But I assume you guys have enough to worry about as-is.
You're not exactly wrong there.
When I went out, I was ambushed by a strange person. After the fight, I searched a profile in the database, but with little avail. I then tried scanning his I.D., but...
...Nothing but a bracket of numbers steadily decreasing came up. My guess? This robot is a dud, rigged to explode so we can't get any potential information. And it seems like anyhow, the timer ended up starting.
And you chose to bring him in here!?
I figured it could be disarmed by the time anything hazardous could happen. That, and then you guys would see it for yourself.
But for what reason would they do this?
(Yeah. Seems awfully counterintuitive.)
I have a working theory. They were out to kill me... Or perhaps... Team Prototype as a whole.
What!?
No way...
(But... barely anyone knows us!)
Ahp... I wouldn't be so sure.
Why so?
You remember those 3 iterations you were talking about?
There is no doubt there are people out there worried that'll be them when the time comes.
(Ngh... I underestimated my own presence...)
So there really are people out for us.
What're we gonna do?
...We'll nip this situation in the butt.
I think you mean 'in the bud.'
Whatever, it's a dumb idiom. The point is there won't be any running away. If it's a fight someone wants, then they'll be taken head on.
...But how prepared will you be? You don't know when or when anyone'll strike.
...
...I know that look.
Okay, you know what!? Yes! Yes you know this look! Because it's the exact same look I've had ever since you guys have made me put on this stupid thing! So how are you supposed to be able to detect any change in facial expression when you can't see how I feel?
Spill.
...There's an underground robot fighting club where robots duke it out.
...You know. I don't ever recall authorizing this.
Well, it's mostly out of bounds.
(Uh, I don't like what your knowledge of this is implying...)
Yes, I tried to put him in as a fighter. No, he did not end up doing any fighting.
(Why would you have needed him anyway?)
Because I refuse to sully my hands on such meaningless tasks. God does not waste effort on the arbitrary.
No one will take you seriously when you say things like that anymore.
I will bitch slap you into Africa.
Seriously?
Ye know what I say to that y' scallywag?
The hell's a Chocobo- oh forget it! I'll just sink yer ship!
THEN BRING IT TO THE SKIES WHY DON'T'CHA!
Ugh... thank god that's over...
Well then, I warned ya.
Yeah, I'm just gonna take a look around...
...They don't just let anyone enter, though. As a matter of fact it's completely impossible to enter from the outside without a certain something.
What?
!
A Duel Coin. With this, you and a party of 3 other people can tag along to.
How do you get one of those duely-thingies?
By kicking the ass of someone who already owns one.
You mean li--
No! Not like Gym Leaders! Not like any already existing intellectual property! This is it's own thing! You know what? Just for that, I'm not giving you mine! Not until you bow down and recognize me as the savior of...
What!?
No way...
(But... where could you have found that!?)
As it turns out, our mystery man actually had one of these after all.
So... what now, then?
We'll wait until everyone-- excluding the 3 missing DMNs-- has returned. From then on, we'll discuss a plan of action.
(Anthem... that name sounds kinda--)
Okay, what the hell just happened!? I'm pretty sure the roof is burst-proof, to get in there you'd need to be as strong as...
...

!
The hell!? How is she doing hat without materia!? Ah well, doesn't mean I can't improvise.
...I see. The old ape has arrived.
...Wait. But I sent Devil K. Rool to kill him... Why the hell has he not reported that he wasn't even there!?
I'm afraid that he took a permanent retirement...
And now, it's YOUR turn!
First, you tricked and controlled me**, then you tried to make me join your little Omniverse-Destroying Cult! And then, when I refused, you made a clone of me in order to frame me as a part of your little crew! But now, that copy of yours is long gone... And the Kremling Kommander will have his revenge!
Bold words for a second-class villain. Face it; What chance do you have against me?
Truthfully, not much... I simply needed to distract you for long enough.
...?
Take that, you red-haired
This is, like, no problem, man! We can handle this!
(I'm sure X and Zero has it handled in Central Highway... I can't worry about it as long as this guy's around.)
(I was taught by the Great Matt himself*... I can't afford to let anyone down.)
Crimson-haired fiend! I, Eta Cosmic, will ensure your demise!
Don’t be so shocked to see us! We wouldn’t miss this fight for the world!
Considering that it’s “the world” that we are fighting for, perhaps that isn’t the best expression. Still, your being here is appreciated.
Regardless, it’s time that Beta Devil learns what TRUE Hell is.
You mad, Devil? Perhaps you need to CHILL!
(Why the Hell am I helping the HEROES!? Tch, whatever... If it’ll get rid of this red-haired prick, then I’ll play along.)
...There was a time where you and I were one and the same, much like Beta Shadow... Once I be rid of you, I can finally separate myself and my path from your likeness.
...You do all of this, and for what? Because “the world has no purpose”? Because of some dumb “cycle of creation and destruction”? To make me look like the “bad guy”?
Newsflash, Devil: Omega. Gamma. Digamma. Epsilon. Alpha. Delta. Eta. Zeta. Kappa. Iota. Theta. There is not a single version of myself out there who isn’t willing to kick your ass.
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