Shine Like A Star

I Meet The Blessed

Moona sighed as she rose from the depths of the ocean, taking a few steps towards the empty beach.

'I told him not to use his magic recklessly... Did he not trust me?'

While harbouring such thoughts, Moona frowned when she noticed a figure standing before her. Marks of evil covered his body, and his gaze was hostile.

"Caster..." Moona began. "What brings you here?"

"... I am here to eliminate you."

Moona shook her head in exasperation before raising her hands. Then, she gestured for Mainyu to attack.

"Bring it on."

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TOWA'S POV
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Towa sat down next to Cecilia as the automaton was barely able to process the information she was given.

"Riku..."

"Don't worry," Towa tried to alleviate her worries. "I checked on his condition. He's weak, yes, but he's still alive."

"... You said Riku summoned you..." Cecilia inhaled softly. "Can you take care of the situation while I check on him?"

Towa nodded. With the care of the other girls taken care of, Cecilia staggered slowly into her room where Riku was laid on the bed.

Seeing her walk off, Towa turned around to face the other girls who were sitting around the now closed ramen shop.

"... Is he alright?" A-chan questioned, having come to check on Suisei's wellbeing. "He looked to be in a really bad shape."

Towa simply nodded.

"... It's crazy how he got hurt that badly," Appearing next to Zeta, Mordred crossed her arms with an alarmed expression. "Was the enemy really that much stronger--"

"No," Towa and Suisei both said at once, surprising the others.

"..?" Towa looked at Suisei in confusion. In her eyes, Suisei was just a civilian who only recently entered this world.

She shouldn't have known anything about Riku's power.

However, Suisei confidently stared Towa down.

"I might not have been in many battles, but even someone like me can see the ease in which Riku fend off three Servants. And if that crazy girl really was that strong... She wouldn't have to resort to trapping Riku."

"... You're not wrong," Towa agreed. "In the current supernatural world, many people believe that CC is the strongest one in Hololive. This is because of her unlimited growth potential-- something they prize more than let's say World Factors. However, I would say that it is the wrong idea."

"Versatility is supreme," Enkidu joined in the conversation, appearing behind the frightened Aqua. "He might not have any more room to grow, but that's only in regards to his physical abilities. With the ability to command sixteen attributes, he shouldn't be easy to counter..."

Enkidu was reminded of the golden king that once was their friend when they were still alive. His power was simple.

He possessed the power to access a mobile treasury. However, said treasury was vast, with countless weapons owned by many well-known heroes.

Or at least, they were the prototypes of those eventual weapons. One such example was Mordred's Clarent.

"... Well, I know this is not the time," Zeta started in a soft voice. "But the allies that Moona asked for have arrived. They are coming here right now."

"Hm, I'll make sure to keep guard," Towa explained. "I don't believe Subaru has learned of this location yet, and I want to keep it this way."

"Let me help you," Suisei stood up. "I am refusing to stand back and let others suffer because of my inactivity anymore."