The group has come to a shocking revelation when Ortho's game involves a Styx researcher trapped in one of the cages, and needs to find her before she freezes. The group then rushed to the first cage that marked "PTM-8321."
Vil then casts his magic at the cage, "Hrah!"
The strong magic crashes at the cage, and blows a hole in it.
"Wow..." Epel says, amazed. "You blew a hole in that thick cage wall with one shot!"
"It's hardly anything to celebrate," Vil says.
But Epel notices, "Something's off, though. Usually a Phantom comes rushing out when we open these cages. Maybe this one's empty?" Then walks towards the cage, "I'll go take a peek inside."
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Briar asks, concerned.
"I'll be alright. Don't worry," Epel says, and about to walk inside the cage.
But Rook says, "Hold on, Epel. It's hard to see in there because it's so dark, but look closely."
"Oh..." Epel says, looking very carefully.
Suddenly, something begins to move on the ground of the cage.
"Is that a Phantom wriggling on the ground?!" Epel asks, shocked.
"You're right. It looks like it's hurt," Sereia says.
"Vil's spell must've stunned it when he blew the cage open," Briar says.
"Indeed. Let us strike while the iron's hot!" Rook says.
Everyone agrees as they bring out their Magepen and begin to attack the Phantom while they have the chance. Luckily, since it's already taken damage, it's easier to defeat it. Then the Phantom dissolves into ink.
"...No joy there, it seems," Vil says.
"I'm afraid not..." Epel says.
"And no one else is in there either," Briar says.
"But we certainly had the advantage with one. Well, played Roi du Poison," Rook says.
"Actually, it was rather a poor move," Vil points out, "If the researcher had been in that cage, she could've gotten hurt. But caution requires time we don't have, and risks forfeiting any initiative to the Phantoms. There isn't an optimal play here."
"Don't worry! If things get really hairy, I'll protect us with my signature spell," Epel happily says.
"The girls and I can help out as well," Briar says.
"We'll do what we can to help," Sereia says.
"Heh. I applaud your enthusiasm, but didn't you say your success rate was only 30 to 40 percent, Epel?" Vil replies. "I would also add that trump cards are meant to be saved for crucial moments. Now we should move on to the next cage.
"Let's try that one over there," Briar says, and walks to the other cage.
This cage has the label, "PTM-4238" on the side.
Sereia walks over and calls out, "Ma'am, are you in there." and knocks on it.
Just then, the cage begins to rattle like crazy, startling Sereia and hugs Briar's legs in fright.
"That cage is rattlin' up a storm!" Epel says.
"Oh la la! What an energetic Phantom," Rook says.
"It could jump out at any moment," Vil says. "We don't want it pouncing on the girls, so I say we dispose of it first."
"Then allow me to breach the cage," Rook says.
"All right. Epel, are you ready to intercept it?" Vil asks.
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Twisted Wonderland Book 6: The Watchman of the Underworld
FanfictionAfter Grim attacked Briar after the SDC, she and her friends search for him, but captured by Ortho. A few days later, the school has been invaded by strong people is armor, and has captured, Riddle, Leona, Azul, Jamil, Vil, and Briar, and has Grim i...
