Summoning Woes

Ch 12 - Churning Earth

Their presence could be felt even though they were nowhere to be found. Everyone was on edge for the incoming attack of the mighty gods except for one person. He appeared the least concerned of the lot, playing various medleys on Duel-GX accompanied with Lilith's flawless violin skills. It was expected of her anyway since a cyborg would be programmed to be nothing but perfect. Whatever he was doing didn't backfired though - Arius's men appeared to be revitalized by the music with so much intensity that they appeared to be rising above the heavy dread.

"Everyone's fighting a war and there you are fooling away with the piano!" Themis pulled him away by the ear. "Do you not understand the situation?!"

"Of course I do," Klavier pulled a cheeky smile. "But what good will it be if everyone thinks negatively?"

"Idiot. You're just going to make them panic when they arrive."

"So this is what you do when you're not fighting," Arius said, now wearing a full set of metal protective gear. "It certainly fits you, Vanros."

"Please call me by Klavier," he said.

"You have my thanks. My men weren't at the best of their game when the gods invaded. But now, they look so much better."

"Sire, please tell them that they'd better survive if they want to hear more of our music. What they heard is not the best we've got," his words drew glares from his team.

"Very well. We have a deal," Arius turned around, walking towards the army that gathered outside of the refugee camp.

"Did you really have to say that?" Themis asked. "You know we can't play music as well as you do."

"You can always learn," he replied. "Anyway, you guys already know about the battle plan, right?"

"Um, yeah," Michele said. "Can we go through it one more time?"

"Alright," he beckoned the group over and once they gathered, he begun. "We're up against an enemy that wields lightning. So, make sure you all have some form of lightning nullifier in your possession. However, take note that not all may use lightning, so adjust your battle strategies accordingly."

"Will, Aem and Amy, you'll take the defensive posts. Make sure the civilians are evacuated fast enough to keep them away from the crossfire. Themis, your white magic isn't working at the moment, so you'll join Will and assist him."

"Roger!" she grinned from ear to ear at the cost of Aem's smile.

"Lilith and Duel-GX will support both Michele and I. We will be together with Arius and his men in the frontlines. If you see us struggling, do help out but only if you've done what you're supposed to do. Is there anything else?"

"Um," Michele said. "I found this thing in Shida's lab the other day."

She pulled out a piece of wrapped cloth from her pocket, unfolding it to reveal a broken black blade. He seized it at once, joining it together with the black sword he carried.

"Nice. Sirkius can fight at his full strength now," he said.

He swung the black sword across just before the loose edge could hit the floor, unleashing a wave of ice that traced the tip of the blade onto the ground, slicing it open with a violent jolt. Klavier lifted the sword up, staring at the now complete weapon, absent of any forms of flaws.

"What the heck did you just do?" Michele asked.

"Reformed Sirkius using the 'Niflheimr' technique," he said, the stunt rousing applause from those that witnessed it.

"What?"

"Ice magic."

"Is there something you can't do?"