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{Rough Draft Phase}
Harlow Blackburne, an enthusiast of the famous manga known as "Gods Don't Bleed", finds his life turned upside down when a routine test reveals a shocking truth: he's a 100% monster.
Thrust into...
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The helicopter touched down with surprising gentleness. ODW personnel disembarked swiftly, heads lowered against the swirling debris. Suzune, releasing Dr. Sunji from her back, exchanged a final glance with him before he disappeared into the chaos.
"Please...come back in one piece," Dr. Sunji's voice trailed off as he walked away. Suzune couldn't help but smirk as Yowaya dismounted from Delta's back.
"What's that supposed to mean? Don't underestimate us, gramps," Suzune retorted, turning her back on the departing doctor. As the ODW personnel boarded the helicopter, Yowaya and Dr. Sunji paused, their gazes lingering on the two figures who remained: their protectors, the soldiers. Moments later, the helicopter's rotors whirred to life, lifting the aircraft into the sky, its destination the sanctuary of the Green Zone.
Suzune, gripping her mace, and Delta, adjusting her specs, turned to face the colossal eel-like monster that dominated the ravaged cityscape.
"This thing...it's growing," Delta observed as she sprinted towards the creature's writhing tail. Suzune, her expression mirroring Delta's, followed suit.
Delta unleashed a volley of energy blasts at the creature's tail, a desperate attempt to draw its attention. The attack, however, had little effect; the beast's hide remained unscathed. Frustration flickered across Delta's face as she propelled herself into the air.
I need to use my megasonic blast soon, or it'll become too powerful for us to handle, Delta thought, her mind racing as she hurtled past crumbling buildings. Suzune, matching Delta's incredible speed, had caught up; their combined velocity shattering the sound barrier.
That's it...once I've gauged the distance from the tail to its head, my blast should work...
A plan was forming. Now, all they needed was the right opportunity...
"DELTA! JUMP!" Suzune's urgent cry pierced the air. Delta, reacting instinctively, slowed her pace and glanced at Suzune just as her comrade executed a powerful leap, propelling herself high above the rooftops. A split second later, Delta understood the urgency; the lower half of the monstrous eel was decimating buildings with its sweeping movements. She too, launched herself skyward, narrowly avoiding being crushed.
"SCREW THAT THING! USE THE BLAST NOW SO WE CAN GET THIS OVER WITH!" Suzune's voice echoed from below. As Delta descended, a chilling realization struck her: the beast wasn't merely destroying buildings; it was moving with purpose towards a power plant.
How did I not see that before?
Delta and Suzune landed with a resounding crash. Delta, brushing the dust from her uniform, offered Suzune a hand, which was accepted with uncharacteristic roughness.
"What? You mad? That's so typical," Delta quipped. A playful grin spread across her face.
"Just shut up and blast that thing so I can smash it," Suzune retorted.
