Let me disagree with you. The presence of Ruphas could potentially seriously exacerbate the problems of Earth Bet (life there is already terrible). And we don't need two combat forms anyway.
Let me disagree with you. The presence of Ruphas could potentially seriously exacerbate the problems of Earth Bet (life there is already terrible). And we don't need two combat forms anyway.
"Wait..., can I change... into my original form... before continuing...?" I ask with a soft tone.
Seeing them nodding, I quickly change into Iris. The nervousness within me totally vanishes after changing forms.
"Thank you for giving me the time to change into this form." I said with sincerity.
"It is fine. I noticed that you have a hard time talking straight when you are on your Tinker form." Dragon replied to me with a smile.
"I see." I said in understanding. "Well then, about the offer..."
With that, I started talking terms with Dragon and Armsmaster. [Fearless] +20 (x10)
It took us until evening when our talks are finally done.
Well, Armsmaster needs permission from the Director so he takes the time to talk to her.
Armsmaster got inspiration from the five mecha designs that I have, and other utility and offensive device from the blueprints that were along with it.
He told me that he thinks he can use those ideas to further improve his arsenal.
I accepted his terms only if he is going to use it for personal use. Basically, he can't profit from my designs.
Of course he accepted. It seems like he really just wanted to improve his arsenal.
Now, as for Dragon's offer, I accepted most of it but the credits for the design goes to me. It will also be patented under my Cape Name as Iris.
They will take care of most of the production with me having the final decision for it. Because it will be mass produced and made available to the public, so most profits from it will flow through my account.
Dragon is not really the leader of the Guild so she still needs the permission of the leader there. She said that the military and pharmaceutics aspect of my techs might be funded by the Guild itself though as for economy, they won't even move for that.
They are a group who combats international threats. They don't have the time to be wasting time on charity, is what Dragon told me.
Dragon said that for the economic and other daily necessity side, she will sponsor me personally. She seems to have a lot of money and connections to do that.
She just needs to get the papers from the Canadian Government before she can start a new production line in it. Well, it will be made from Canada but she said she will take care of all the procedures so I can get my share of profits.
Just to make sure that this talk will take effect, I ask for a written contract and get two copies for myself, one copy of my deal with Armsmaster, and one for Dragon's offer.
It felt surreal, having a deal with two popular heroes. If someone told me that I will be doing that when I'm a child, I would have called them crazy for it.
Anyway, after the long talk, we decided to meet once again tomorrow so we can see what else I can do that will complement with their specialties.
With that, I walk back home using Shizuku's form again. [Dragon's Acquiantance] +10,000 EXP
[Protectorate ENE's Ally] +50,000 EXP
As I got home, I decided to change back into Iris and enter the dungeon.
Well, it's the second floor so it's not really the dungeon, but it is still inside the dungeon.
While having that random thought inside my mind, I am looking through the list of forms that I can choose.
I don't know, I felt like choosing another form again. I have 4,000,000+ EXP. It felt like a waste not using it.
The others already assured me that I am not really controlling them. I am just using a copy of their bodies. So it is fine to pick another form right?
... Not seeing anything wrong with, I decided to pick expensive ones right now.
I think I'll pick this one only. I can't think of anyone else to pick now.
Well, I am not in a hurry anyway. I can pick someone again if I am in a pinch. Not like I know anyone even if I was in an emergency. I am sure I will be picking someone out of a panic and will hope for the best.
Anyway, after picking that form I lied down on the bed. I don't have any plan to use her for now. Maybe next time when I think about it?
For now, I decided to sleep in Iris' form. It's fine even if she uses the body for a bit. She won't do something that will harm me.
Also, it's not like something bad will happen right?
With that in my mind, I let my mind wander until I fell asleep.
I am woken up by the ringing tone of my phone. Quickly standing up, I pick it up and look at the message in it.
An Endbringer has been announced to be descending on this city. It is recommended to find your nearest Endbringer shelter before this happens.
This is an automated text. If you have any question, just call xxxx-xxx-xxxx
(5 missed calls)
Iris, this is Dragon.
If you receive this, I suggest you find a place to hide.
We can't risk you being endangered after the potential that your Tinker form showed.
I strongly disagree if you are thinking of going to help. Just find somewhere safe until we are done repelling the Endbringer.
Please, don't go here.
- Dragon
An Endbringer!?
Wait, when did I get this text?
I look at the time and saw that it's been 5 minutes since I got the text. As for the missed calls, it's already thirty minutes since I got it.
Crap... it's been half an hour then since the announcement!
How much time do I have? Did the Endbringer attack already?
I look at the windows of my room. Even when this is located on the second floor of my dungeon, I can still see what's outside here because of the weird dimensional thingy I did when I am creating this dungeon in Ramiris' form.
Looking from here, I can a pair of costumes Capes flying passed through my window.
[Meet An Unrecognized Cape] +10,000 (x2)
... That's the first time I got that message. Most of the time, I always get their full name and their aliases.
... Well, my power is weird so I don't have to question what it can do.
For now, I need to make a decision.
Dragon seems to be concerned for me. I don't know if it's because of my potential or not. Though, if I really have a lot of potential, I wonder why the PRT are not here and taking me to a safe place?
Or maybe it's only Dragon who thinks so and the PRT didn't see me as important?
I can take Dragon's advice and bunk down on my Dungeon. I am confident that this dungeon can hold on because this exist in another dimension.
But.... I recall the newspapers and the news on the TV always talking about the scale of destruction and casualties that a single Endbringer can do. Now, it seems like one of those Endbringers are going to attack this city, and cause the same amount of damage as those on the reports.
Imagining it sent a shiver down my spine.
... But do I have the power to fight one of them?
I don't even know what kind of Endbringer will attack. Is it the Behemoth, the Leviathan, or maybe the Simurgh?
Most likely, it's Leviathan.
This is a coastal city. Leviathan is known to attack cities or islands that are close to the ocean. So it is the logical thing to expect.
.... All Endbringers are scary to be honest. I still don't know if any of my forms are a match against an Endbringer.
I might be killed... and that won't help anyone...
If I help though, I don't know if I am going there with the identifying mark (I just got it yesterday) or not. I still didn't show all my forms to the PRT so I don't know if it's a good idea to show my other forms or lie if they see me.
.... What should I do?
[]Comply with Dragon's request and hide inside your dungeon
[]Fight the Endbringer
-[]Without showing that you are Iris
--[]Write-In
-[]And wear the identifying mark so they will know you are Iris
--[]Write-In
-[]Write-In
[]Write-In
The Simurgh is here to kill us so it won t stop until we are dead but what form to use? Ruphas is more than enough but I am worried about the collateral damage with her
Eva may not be enough and I don t know anything about Aoi
[X]Fight the Endbringer
-[X]Without showing that you are Iris
--[X]Fight as Hayanose Aoi but use the dark of venus to strike a killing blow if one comes up.
-[X] Use the Aoi form to view all the options for the upcoming battle.
Aoi's advantage is that she sees all possible scenarios. Our shapes can shift the balance, but this is a good starting point.
@Levelgap , I am still convinced that the result of the previous vote is different from what the majority of people actually voted for. Do you intend to keep it this way?
[x]Fight the Endbringer
-[x]Without showing that you are Iris
--[x]Fight as Hayanose Aoi but if needed switch to Rufus Mafahl
-[X] Use the Aoi form to view all the options for the upcoming battle.
I am still convinced that the result of the previous vote is different from what the majority of people actually voted for. Do you intend to keep it this way?
[x]Fight the Endbringer
-[x]Without showing that you are Iris
--[x]Fight as Hayanose Aoi but if needed switch to Rufus Mafahl
-[X] Use the Aoi form to view all the options for the upcoming battle.
[X] Plan of the prepared battle (Evangeline).
-[X] Edit Chapter (Remove purchase of Ruphas and Yukihime forms)
-[X] Use the Aoi form to view all the options for the upcoming battle.
--[X] If Simurg is targeting you specifically, maybe you should fight far from the city?
-[X] Buy form
--[X] Evangeline A.K. McDowell/Yukihime (1,000,000 EXP).
-[X] Fight the Endbringer.
--[X] Without showing that you are Iris.
--[X] Use the Yukihime and Echidna forms for battle.
[X] Plan of the prepared battle (Ruphas).
-[X] Edit Chapter (Remove purchase of Ruphas and Yukihime forms)
-[X] Use the Aoi form to view all the options for the upcoming battle.
-- [X] If Simurg is targeting you specifically, maybe you should fight far from the city?
-[X] Buy form
--[X] Ruphas Mafahl (2,000,000 EXP).
-[X] Fight the Endbringer.
--[X] Without showing that you are Iris.
--[X] Use Ruphas and Echidna forms for battle.
Yes, I am sure that the chapter needs to be edited, if only in order not to violate the logic of voting. Participants don't have to vote against every conceivable action so that the character doesn't do it because of a couple of votes, right? This will create a very unpleasant precedent.
Hayanose Aoi will not fight the battle where she is not guaranteed a victory. I wouldn't bet her against Ziz. Aoi will just try to run away. However, she can get a good idea of her overall strength and reactions.
Both plans are fine with me. Unless Ruphas has a significantly greater chance of pre-starting the Golden Morning if she encounters Scion.
One player voted for editing the last chapter. Please tell me if you also want it. I need at least three or more to accept this if I have to edit the chapter.
(I don't want to change it just because one of you told me to do so. Majority needs to accept it before I change it. Is it fine?)
But when it comes to endbringers Eva much as I love her she just doesn't cut it. Raw power of at least star shattering is needed, Eva could out run one but destroying one is hard
Explan to the air ( the poeple in your control room what is happening and ask witch of them think they can take on an endbringer ) wait a little while ( 1 or 2 minutes ) allow Iris to take over and write down the name of the best canadate then swap to them and go kill a ENDBRINGER.
Now that's a debut!
[x]Fight the Endbringer
-[x]Without showing that you are Iris
--[x]Fight as Hayanose Aoi but if needed switch to Rufus Mafahl
-[X] Use the Aoi form to view all the options for the upcoming battle.
[x]Fight the Endbringer
-[x]Without showing that you are Iris
--[x]Fight as Hayanose Aoi but if needed switch to Rufus Mafahl
-[X] Use the Aoi form to view all the options for the upcoming battle.