I finish gathering Carlos’ soul as the sky practically screams and cracks open.
I can’t believe I forgot about the shift, Moryuu probably didn’t get the message I left.
Even the little goddess is silent, I thought maybe something would happen when I got Carlos’ soul but….I guess not.
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Talon: “?!”
I look towards the nearby footsteps and see Vandel and Ignatius. Vandel was injured badly and Ignatius was still in that large bird form for some reason.
Talon: “What happened to you guys?”
Vandel: “….”
Ignatius: “….Shadow possessed Nu and transformed into….something different. As for me, I can’t seem to transform back.”
Talon: “I see.”
Vandel: “….Is that Carlos’ soul, how did-”
Talon: “I have a sense for these things. I’ll keep it in a safe location.”
I don’t think that makes whatever they saw any better. I can understand, wasn’t that long ago that I had to get Senshi. I look up through the cracks of the ceiling towards the whirling chaos above and steel myself for what I have to say. 329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKCqDVRKQ6E
It’s for the greater good. It’s for the greater good. It’s for the greater good.
Talon: “Vandel, you have to give up on Nu.”
Vandel: “!!!!”
Vandel: “What did you say?”
Talon: “You hav-”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGuZ5mQTd8t
Vandel rushed towards me despite his wounds and grabbed me by the collar.
Vandel: “Why the hell would I do that, have you lost your mind!?”
Talon: “Look around you Vandel, that sleeping God is going to wake up soon, there won’t be another shift.”
Talon: “If that God wakes up, we’re all dead. It’s not just us, countless lives will be lost if we don’t destroy those pillars.”
Talon: “Saving Nu or anyone else won’t change anything. It’s not just about us anymore, it’s what needs to be done.”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5S4v6Wfjd
Vandel says nothing but his glare doesn’t ease up. I look towards Ignatius for some understanding but….
Ignatius: “So what, are you suggesting I give up on Magpie too?”
Talon: “….No, we have time to find her but Nu….”
Before I could react I felt a fist knocking on my jaw. I’m pushed back slightly by Vandel’s punch, a look of disgust and even disappointment glares at me.
Vandel: “You don’t get to decide who gets to die. Do you even see us as people?”
Talon: “Of course I do! But….”
I want to save everyone but I don’t know if I can anymore…
Vandel: “If only you stayed behind maybe we could’ve….”
Vandel grasps his wound and walks away from me. Even Ignatius looks at me with suspicion.
Vandel: “Let’s go Ig, we don’t have much time.”
Talon: “Wait! You guys are making a big mistake, there’s too much at risk now!”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwgWBmAnJ2
Vandel: “If the pillars need to be destroyed then do it yourself.”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfln8MJbL0
Talon: “I would if I could but I can’t, I need your help.”
Ignatius: “Why can’t you help us save Nu and then destroy the pillars.”
Talon: “There might not be enough time. Based on your current states, we would need everyone to even hope of winning in time.”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcinp2DFX7l
Vandel: “Then help us find them.”
Talon: “But….”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbn54lOyNIT
Vandel, unable to stand anymore sits down on the floor and looks towards me with fiery determination.
Vandel: “I’m going to save Nu from that monster, no matter what stands in my way. You can flail around and hope that Moryuu can destroy all needed pillars alone or you can help us come together to save Nu and then the world.”
Vandel: “Tell me, what has a better chance of succeeding?”
Talon: “….”
Ignatius: “I agree with Vandel, we could use all the help we can get. The faster Nu is saved the faster we can stop this madness.”
Vandel: “I don’t know if you trusted us before but, we need you to trust us this time. Wewill save Nu before this world ends.”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡytIzf1mFER
They’re….serious about going to save her despite everything I’ve said?
I thought that this would be an easy task, how did it become so complicated. Still, maybe they can do it. And I thought I was the optimistic one, I guess I let the situation get to me.
I scratch my head and sigh.
Talon: “Fine, you make a good argument Vandel, I’ll put my faith in you guys. Even….Cordis and Jayden if I have to.”
Vandel: “Good….now...we-”
Ignatius: “Vandel?”
I rushed over to check on the unconscious Vandel, he’s not looking too good. 329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB9wDPKOQqS
Ignatius: “If only I could transform back, what’s wrong with me?”
Talon: “He’s not in good shape, I’ll go around to look for something to heal him. Now that we’re on a clock and determined to save Nu, we can’t afford another loss on our side.”
I rip the right sleeve of my favorite yellow T-shirt and use it as a makeshift bandage for the open wound.
I ask Ig to keep him safe while I find something, anything, to help heal Vandel. 329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7i505x1bJ
I open a portal and step through into the warehouse next door. I frantically look around for anything to use but find little useful.
Talon: “Next one it is then. Hold on Vandel, Ig, don't die on me now.”329Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ONinP8FTF
