A Magical World Revealed: A New Era

Day Fifteen, Chapter 44, A Fight Full Of Hatred

Keeper's Order HQ, Northern Territory, Australia

Thursday, 15/2/2024

19:03

Kayren Nomura stared at Griffin's limp body. His insides burned with a concoction of anger, despair and regret. He couldn't... he couldn't do anything to help. No! No! No! Kayren had what was colloquially known as "white knight syndrome". And, although he refused to admit it, it was unhealthy for him and everyone around him. He couldn't stand seeing anyone struggling, anyone suffering, anyone in pain. He went above and beyond to help others, even when they didn't want or need his assistance. But with Selective Distortion having been damaged by Pendragon, Kayren could barely use it at all! His best tool had been broken. He could only watch as Pendragon nearly killed Griffin, and now the monster was turning to the other Council members. This can't be happening!

龍 將 飛 翔

Nathan Pendragon examined his nine remaining opponents. The most dangerous was Katerina Devain. Taking her down was the priority. However, having supportive Magicae, Nomura and Mirage, defending her during a fight would be problematic. Perhaps Nathan should focus on one of them first? Archangel didn't give him a choice.

'"But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, "The Lord rebuke you!""'

The mad angel cosplayer attacked. Hmm, let's try something.

Vexed

Nathan activated his own copy of Vexed. He caught Archangel's hands in his own. Bloody tears spread up Nathan's arms. Archangel's arms just shook slightly. Right, Vexed's destructive ability was based on the user's hatred and anger. Destructive hatred was much more Simula's thing.

Nathan's cold dislike wouldn't fuel it much. Oh well.

Degradation: Third Degree: Powers

Nathan removed Archangel's powers.

'Rushing into a close up fight like that wasn't a good idea. You must be really stupid or really desperate.'

'"Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?"'

Nathan felt a sharp stab of irritation.

'Stop quoting the Bible! Or at least read through it properly. Aren't you all about vengeance or something? Well, ahem, "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing."'

'"There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed."'

Nathan retorted with another verse.

'"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord."'

Archangel finally lost his temper, or more specifically, he lost what miniscule amount of patience he had left.

'Don't you talk to me like that you snake! I am Archangel! I am Cassius Michael Sora! I am the one who God has tasked with wiping the world clean of sinful clans! He gave me this power, this wonderful power, to tear down his enemies in his stead!'

'You are truly delusional. Get away from me-'

While Nathan tussled with Archangel, the others had moved in. The black stone arms of Lucretia's Horrorcall wrapped around his body. They covered his eyes and tried to pin his arms. Still more slithered around him like constricting snakes, trying to ensnare him. Archangel broke free of Nathan's grip, freeing his arms and restoring his powers. Mirage and Meteorica made their moves next. Although his eyes were covered, Overanalyse still showed Nathan what was going on around him. Mirage created small illusory orbs which hung in the air. She then used Position-Switch to swap them with blocks of C4 plastic explosive. At this point, Meteorica caused them to levitate in the air. With Soaring, she flew up to one of them and kicked it. The soft block of C4 flew towards the restrained Nathan. As it approached, Archangel touched it. Somehow, Vexed's destructive ability not only activated but also amplified the C4's explosive power. A ludicrously huge explosion swept the surface of the entire Battle Platform, covering the whole thing in dark red fire. The Battle Platform glowed a reddish white as its metal surface was superheated to the point of melting. Dozens of plastic figurines combusted as their human counterparts weathered the immense detonation. Fortunately for Griffin, Mirage had the foresight to teleport him away before the explosion. Nathan was not so lucky.