NOVEL NEXT Chapter 111: End In Sight
Wrath looked at the injured cat with her blazing purple eyes curling upwards; a childlike joy radiated from her body yet strangely there was a lack of the sadism that she usually emitted after inflicting pain. Even that mask of hers could not hide the unadulterated joy. A note that her ‘sister’ quickly managed to note much to her own confusion.
“I need to formulate a new strategy as I doubt that will work again…” <Vibrant>
Both Vibrant & Vivi were two of the three pieces that made the absolute entity called “Violet” - the being who was quite literally without equal.
The only individual who could theoretically keep up was Mother with her infinitely growing strength.
That was all there was.
Theories.
Violet had never known defeat whenever she stepped foot on the battlefield nevertheless she retained one immutable weakness that existed due to the nature of her primordial divinity. She was far too strong to exist as an entity. As a result (in her place) three entities came into existence with one possessing an absolute body that could not be overcome and another absolute skill with the sword.
Those three had the ability to purview each other's memories due to sharing a uniquely formed tri-soul which was one yet also three. So when all three came together their traits and everything would become the absolute being that shared no true equal. But that, right there, was the greatest source of weakness.
Just having memories did not let them understand one another.
In fact it was near impossible for them to understand each other as their disposition was naturally one of insurmountable pride that impeded their ability to feel empathy. They may be able to love however it was not just Vivi who was unique. Each had their own major personality… “Shortcomings”. Vibrant was no different as she naturally assumed she was far above everyone else in mortals and wisdom thus always took the lead from her throne up high.
It did not matter that the three girls were technically the same entity - if anything that just caused them to have even more fierce fights than the average set of sisters.
This was why she could not anticipate Wrath’s next actions as she floated behind her “sister”.
“GRR I don’t need your strategies!” <Wrath>
Along with that she swung her [Destruction of Immortality] behind with the angelic sword saint, due to being taken completely by surprise, only barely being able to move her wings to shield herself. Her shock was obvious yet at the same time expected. Her own pride often caused short sightedness when it came to potential betrayal which was why she was currently the only “head” without her own faction.
She was also the weakest in terms of straight up power nevertheless her talent shines through as she managed to also tilt her body to the side. Letting most of the terrifying demon’s power slide across her blades instead of taking the impact. Additionally her wings were far more suitable than Cheshire’s attempt.
“What are you doing you foolish brat; to close one's eyes due to perceived victory is allowing defeat to sneak up on you!” <Vibrant>
“R~WR SHUT UP SHUT UP!” <Wrath>
Purple flames roared to life across her body allowing that mask of hers to encroach across more of her head meanwhile that terrifyingly iconic set of horns began to grow from her head. Swinging her kanabo wildly from her impacting her left side to her right side. An act that, when combined with her demonic qi, created powerful flaming shockwaves of sound and kinetic energy that not only distorted the mind but also shook the bodily systems. In other words… She just created a new martial art technique on the fly.
Vibrant was undaunted by the attack as that destructive lightning which attempted to cage the cat formed around her body to protect her from the rampaging flames of destruction. Her own manifestation easily overpowering Wrath’s own unevolved variant. Meanwhile her gaze turned toward Cheshire who she expected to swoop in all in order to take full advantage of the bedlam; that was not what she found.
“Chehehe~ that is something Violent would never do~!” <Cheshire>
<What is she up to…>
The cat was actually staring at her attack while clapping her hands happily (there was even clapping from that VIP section) even if she did not let it hit her easily. Hopping from the ground only for a tendril of abyss to grow from her elongated shadow. That tendril bulged out as pieces of tech began to puncture through its inky flesh - eventually coming to erupt out from the slender head.
It, most importantly, was a design that both the sisters recalled quite vividly.
Wrath only showed minor surprise as she prepared for what came next while the {Sword Saint} truly seemed flabbergasted at the sight.
“O.D.L…” <Wrath>
“Navy’s Orbital Death Lasers?!” <Vibrant>
“Who do you think helped him develop these puppies nyahaha~!” <Cheshire>
In place of the sharp tip there was now what could only be called a barrel that crackled with ethereal lighting that hummed in excitement. An excitement that coalesced in a glowing barrel that hissed with anticipation as the abyssal limb repositioned its newly formed cannon towards the pair. The next moment it erupted with a beam of raw energy that caused the air around to become plasma at its touch.
Always the bruiser, Wrath showed no fear as she brought her metal club to strike down the attack, however this was not any regular lazer cannon.
These were the dreaded [O.D.L] of the {Pillar of the Rogue}.
Despite her best efforts it was completely impossible to counter the raw power thus the little demoness was sent flying backwards with seemingly no success in slowing the plasma beam. A grin was still plastered on her face as she abruptly rolled to the side - letting the beam fly by - while purple flames erupted under her feet to send her hurtling towards Cheshire. What did catch her by surprise was that she was now staring down a veritable army of tendrils that all shared one thing in common… The cannon.
“You didn’t think I only had one did you~?” <Cheshire>
Evidently she did not as her grin only grew more.
They weren’t the only way to form a massive beam of raw destruction and the oni was more than happy to give that lesson. Letting out a roar as a familiar orb of purple fire & green energy began to form between her horns that soon was sucked into her gob. Biting down on the orb to have her cheeks inflate with power moments before her maw erupted into a powerful swirling beam.
Dozens of [O.D.L] wielding tendrils fired their shots however at the end they were ultimately unable to compare to the oni’s ultimate move. In a flash all those tendrils in front of her were gone as she turned her head. Mowing them down as she shook her head from side to side - ruining the building in the process.
Even Cheshire, despite previously showing off her amazing technique that allowed her to subjugate then release energy based attacks, decided to quickly skedaddle out the way. Although she was essentially one arm down - she got on all four to scamper away with a speed that Wrathi’s head couldn’t follow. The building fell apart all around them but the demoness did not seem to flinch no matter how much rubble impacted her small body.
Meanwhile the other oni was not as pleased as she was essentially forced to float lower than she would have preferred which resulted in her sending a sword to pieces through Wrath’s lung.
“Don’t use Violent’s [Keiserlig Vredesdekret] you-” <Vibrant>
Her command was cut short as the brute turned its head around in an attempt to cleave her through with its beam; although since it relied on her lungs that beam slowly flickered out. Crimson flames licked the sword in her chest as she glared at her other third with an angry groan. Her now purple clawed hand tried to grab the handle of the blade as Cheshire seemingly randomly threw her own sheathed sword at her.
“Catch~!” <Cheshire>
Her eyes narrowed as she simply ignored the blade that pierced her lung to instead reach for the sword that was hurtling through the air. Obviously that demon had a quick enough reaction to catch the sword that was thrown at her - holding it in her clawed hands as she menacingly turned towards the cat. Seeking to cut the kitten down with her own cla-
*crackle*
Wrath quickly halted her actions as she looked down to her right arm, that she suddenly stopped feeling shortly after grabbing the hilt, to see that stone had replaced her flames.
This was not due to her transforming though - it was not the same kind of eerie white that made the armour she used to find Lizzy - as was quickly made obvious. Seeing that she dropped her kanabo to the ground with a *bang*. Letting out an even more fierce shriek as she quickly grabbed her upper arm. Without so much of an ounce of hesitation she ripped the arm from her socket as she moved her gaze angrily towards the now snickering Cheshire.
“I thought it was strange that you only received one curse among the three of you however I suppose it was your unique soul that restricted those old bastards chehehe~.” <Cheshire>
“Don’t see how that helps you.” <Vibrant>
Sure enough, the Apex refused to be ignored for long, a flurry of swords flew towards Cheshire yet were able to do little as she easily countered them with her remaining abyssal claw. That little black leaned forward to vanish from her place. Not letting Vibrant keep her down as she appeared in front of an angelic figure with that claw of hers rapidly approaching with the intent to ravage the oni.
Strangely Vibrant would rather that not happen so hurriedly fluttered backwards with hopes that the blades (made from her intent of her sword wings) would scare her away. It was not totally successful. That cat had her own weapon intent - just around her metallic nails instead of swords - that managed to resist the barrage long enough to draw blood.
They sadly wouldn’t get to know each other more intimentally as that metal club came soaring through the air in hopes of crushing the pair; Wrath having kicked the thing as she charged toward them.
For the infamous Cheshire that was simple as just backflipping to avoid.
Yet, while midair, she got to meet face to face with that flaming hannya mask as the demoness’ remaining claw came down in a familiar fashion.
Meantime Vibrant was sent flying back as a metal club found itself lodging itself in her gut. Forcing a not so elegant set of curse words out of the angel.
Although Cheshire didn’t seem to mind as much; tiling her head back to try to avoid as much as she could only for Wrath to easily tear through her mask. An explosion of medical smoke caused the one armed oni to hiss as the smoke got in her eyes. The cat took this opportunity to circle around, taking a chunk out of the distracted demon, yet could only take a few more steps before clutching her knees and panting.
“Seems our age is getting to us chehehe…” <Cheshire>
Still she refused to fall to her knees and turned around to give the two angry oni a bright smile.
“Bought time we moved this up a few gears~!” <Cheshire>
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