Standing up as he moves, he says, "We fought for freedom, liberty, and the right for people who lived on there own lands to self govern, we fought in much the same way the Hero King Charles Animus fought for humanity against the beastkin, and in return we were lambasted by the powers that be attacked, and cut off from all forms of civil society, but we didn't care as long as we could return the power to the people one day. That dream, that destiny filled us with hope, and pride that you couldn't even imagine.
And when that day came, when Sousei, his disciples, and Blestemate let there crusade against each and every country that held even a sliver of the Children of the Future, we joined them on each step, using all the informal information and skills we had gathered to defeat and unroot the pests that devoured each and every aspect of our land. Pushing them to the very edges of Molstoria and annihilating all of them, bringing a new world order along. And as the Era of Recovery transferred to the Era of Levav, we hid in the shadows, making efforts to keep our names off the books of warriors who fought with Dumitra, only allowing ourselves to be recorded as the people.
Because it was the people whom we fought for, served and were a part of. Yet danger get growing and as the Demon plague rose along with the new centre of the world power, The Tower of Heaven in the Era of Levav we knew that one day the world might need us again, so we stayed in the shadows never joining any formal system and creating a dark unworld that would appear and drag those who saw themselves as invulnerable down into the pits of hell for the sake of the people. We became the very darkness that covers all humans when the sun vanishes from them, guiding and supporting liberation and heroes who rose, all the while becoming the final stopgap for evil. In many ways, we are just like CN."
Walking over to her, he presses his hand against her cheek and says, "So that's why I offer you this deal, girl who wishes to revive the spinless butterflies. Join the familia, and together, using the infrastructure CN has built along with the resources of Destino, stand by us in these turbulent times, and when the great powers go to war again with no regard for the lives trampled underfoot, stand beside us and help us vanquish the evil that lies in the human heart. As the very darkness that never leaves."
Feeling his fingers against her face, she moves her head to come down on them, ripping one off as he pulls away. Looking at his missing finger, he stares at Ai, who spits it on the floor, as she says, "Darkness? The people? Oh, give me a fucking break, trying to make yourselves sound like some ever-present protectors when, in truth, you're just corrupt scum fucks like those you claim to hate. Once upon a time you had principles, yet you best engage yourselves in all kinds of vile acts: slaughter, abuse and dehumanisation on levels untold to humankind. The entire trade of Nightmare body parts is largely run by Destino along with the other families."
Grabbing her mouth, he says, "What a childish view of the world. Do you think we take pleasure in such acts? We only do them to separate ourselves from the traditional power structures that lead to abuse and domination?"
Biting off more of his flesh to release his grip, she says, "Excuse, excuse. You have a history of conducting whatever you want under a film guise of wanting to defile power, yet the wealth you've gained from such cruelty has gone into your pocket, your bellies, and your balls before it has ever truly dropped on the heads of the people. Every rebellion you fund exists to make you stronger; you no longer fight for the people. You are no different from those you hate, and CN, even in their disgusting, dilapidated form, will never bow to you!"
"Understand this: abuse is like a cycle; no matter how much we choose to separate ourselves from it, those in power will come to defile and destroy all that has been built by those who live. You can deny our existence all you want, call us filthy, call us cruel, call us inhumane, but know that when those who claim righteousness reveal their true colour, the only ones with the strength to defy them shall be those who cast off such a future. People like me who've cast away a normal sense of morality for the sake of the future. And you should do the same to witch, and maybe your life will be spared, unlike Captivant."
As his name leaves the man's mouth, Ai moves her body against the pins as she says, "Captivant? I knew you did this to try and find him? But if you think he is going to come to find me, you're wrong; that man can only ever think of us with his balls, and he has already taken 100's of women since we met. You think he would come for me."
Turning with a smirk, he says, "No man who devotes 50% of his brain space to a single woman wouldn't come if she is in danger, isn't that right, Acorno?"
Walking out of the shadows with his hands and feet trembling, Acrono says, "Hey! This isn't what we agreed on; I told you not to mention my name!"
In an instant, a kick slams against Acrono's head, knocking the man into a wall as the boot of the criminal lands on top of him. "Why would that even matter? Both the women and Captivant will be dead by the day's end? Or maybe do you doubt the legacy I carry, the pride I've inherited, the will which surges me forward?"
His voice is gentle, his posture is refined, but as Acrono stares into the eyes of the man in front of him, a pressure forms around his own neck, making fear build more and more, as he stutters, "N-N-N-N-No. I would dream of offending you in such a derogatory way, Lord Paura."
Releasing his foot, Paura says, "It's good for you to say that. Your curse is extremely valuable, as long as you continue to pledge your loyalty to our familia going forward; nothing shall ever make you bow your head in embarrassment, a day when your foot hangs over my neck may even come."
From the Kaidenwa attached to his coat, a voice says, "Both Siegrund and Captivant have arrived as planned," bringing shock to Ai's face as a gentle smile forms on Paura's.
Turning and walking away, Paura moves to a mass of chain stationed behind Ai and says, "Now, now, don't have such a distressed look; I promise you that in time you will be eternally reconnected with your former lover. And the name of Destino shall rock this planet yet again."
Location: Abundant Kingdom, Varage;Chronicle Nimbus Hideout 892; Outside
Φ Standing at the edge of a ravine, Captivant points down and says, "Their hideout should be down there."
"I would've thought you'd have brought up the uneven footing."
"Is it supposed to be some kind of roadblock for someone like you?"
Grabbing Captivant, he says, "Of course not, but having proper manners never fails anyone."
Jumping into the ravine, he says as they fall, "I can't tell you any words that won't make you nervous, but no, this- when I trained you, I gave you everything that forms the foundation of my strength. If you think I am some kind of monster, understand your soul is similar."
Hearing two sounds come towards them, Captivant says, "Thank you, master, and I need you to remember you still have that gorgeous sight to show me."
Smiling as he aims Captivant, Siegrund says, "It's a promise."
He tosses Captivant at full speed towards a hole in rock formation, as two figures approach him at high speed. He holds out Hrunting and blocks a powerful fist along with a wave of rocks, destroying the rocks and catching the fist.
Staring at the man, he sees a man covered in skull shaped tattoo's, with a large fur coat over his shoulders, no shirt, and baggy pants, with a giant metal caste over both of his arms.
The man smiles as he says, "To think I would get to fight the head of the Sieg Bisumod's; I am doing my ancestors proud."
"The fact that you breathe is only due to the blessing of the Sieg Bisumods; don't strain your favour, boy."
Slamming his head into Siegrund's as they fall, he says, "Favour? The only Favour I need is that of righteousness!"
He pulls back his free arm and in that instant Siegrund slashes at the joint, as he says, "Did you really think I couldn't cut through Spirit Meta-?"
The man who is completely unaffected swings it forward, slamming into Hrunting, and sending Siegrund flying back, causing him to say, "What?"
Yet as unease moves about his body, and presumptively sends out high-pressure slashes of wing all around him, the earth from both walls of the ravine breaks free and comes towards him at high speed.
His attack destroys it, and from above his body, he hears, "Not only sharp of speed, but of intuition as well."
Staring up, he sees a woman in a white shirt and a pencil skirt, with a fur coat hanging over her shoulders much like the man who struck him, carrying an umbrella which she uses to suspend herself in the air.
Siegrund quickly kicks off the tiny pieces of rubble all around himself as he moves upwards at high speed, yet in front of him the man appears and swings his fist at Siegrund, who releases 28 slashes around his body in the seconds before the strike hits.
Yet each does nothing, and as the man's fist of the man smacks into Siegrund, sending him flying towards the ground, as the man says, "Don't you dare touch big sis Reina."
Kicking the man's ball head with her heel, Reina says, "Too slow, Lorenzo! I curved space for you; come here quicker next time."
His eyes stare fiercely at both of his opponents as he says, "Let your fatigue take hold of your life. Regalia, Unstoppable!"
In an instant, he burns through his Spirit Energy as he raises the level of energy they must use to make a single movement to the max, causing both of them to freeze for a moment, yet a smile quickly crawls upon the woman's face as she says, "What an awful feeling, yet easily countered."
The Regalia of Reina is called My World, which allows her to reconstruct the environment in proportion to the amount of Spirit Energy she uses. At low levels, it makes her ability appear like a form of telekinesis, but at high levels, even the principles of the world, like space, fall under her domain. All things found in the environment fall under this ability; even omnidirectional Spirit Abilities fall under her if they permeate the environment around her.
Using said Regalia, she made Siegrund's Unstoppable completely unable to affect her and Lorenzo, effectively voiding his spiritual abilities against them both for the rest of the battle.
Seeing the lack of effect, Siegrund ceases the activation and, stabbing his sword into the wall, he says, "One who negates my Regalia, and another who seems unable to take physical damage. Seems like they really did perfectly plan against me. I should've brought Balmung after all."
He hears a whistle and turns his head, where he sees Captivant standing in front of the entrance, glaring at him before he turns to run away. Smiling, Siegrund says, "I guess I can't lose while he is giving me a look like that. It's time for round 2."