Back in the heat of battle, Roselle and Runebelle suddenly felt a surge of energy, a resonance that seemed to echo within their very souls. It was Mystimona's power, a force that urged them on. Roselle. Roselle shouted out loudly while raising up her fists.
Runebelle looked shocked by Roselle’s actions and said, "Roselle…What are you doing?"
Roselle replied with a smile. "Runebelle, it's like Mystimona is telling us to keep going, to fight with all our might! We can't give up now. We have to survive and give this battle everything we've got!"
Daimendo was momentarily confused, but he quickly refocused on the battle at hand. Pointing both of his guns at Roselle and Runebelle, he declared, “I don't know what's going on, but I'm finishing this fight first. After that, I'll deal with that mysterious power source."
Roselle muttered to herself, "I won't get five seconds thanks to him. Slippery energy won't work with his skates. I can't attack directly; he'll block it. I know what I have to do, but it has to be instinctual."
Daimendo's guns fired, and the bullets flew toward them. Roselle, acting on instinct, leaped to the side, avoiding the icy shots with agility. She shouted to Runebelle, "Stay close, Runebelle!"
The barrage of shots continued, forcing Roselle and Runebelle to stay on the move. Roselle muttered to herself, "I need that right moment..."
She dropped her Massive Cannon to the ground and charged forward at Daimendo. Roselle's sudden move took Daimendo by surprise, and he blurted, "What?" as her massive cannon clanged to the ground. She charged forward with her yellow lightning aura, darting toward him at close range. Daimendo attempted to shoot at her rapidly, but his shots missed the mark.
With incredible speed, Roselle closed the distance between them; however, Daimendo wasn't quickly created a ring of Frostbloom traps around himself, shooting them downward in an attempt to freeze her in place.
Runebelle, using her small cannon infused with fire energy, fired precise shots at the Frostbloom traps, causing them to explode in a fiery display. This allowed Roselle to continue her charge.
She closed the gap and began to deliver powerful blows. Daimendo struggled to block her relentless attacks.
Roselle, using her agility and lightning-quick reflexes, darted around the icy battlefield, closing in on Daimendo. She launched a flurry of powerful punches and kicks, attempting to land a solid blow on her agile opponent.
Daimendo, on the other hand, utilized his gun magic with expert precision. He fired shots at Roselle, trying to keep her at bay with a barrage of ice-infused bullets.
Roselle's blows were swift and powerful, while Daimendo's shots were accurate and relentless.
Roselle’s fists became blurs of motion. She released a combination of punches, and then kicks. Her kicks were lightning-fast, striking with the force of a thunderbolt. Roselle’s body seemed to flow like water, effortlessly dodging Daimendo's shots while delivering her own devastating attacks.
She weaved through the frostbloom traps, using them to her advantage, leaping off them before they trap her in a cup to gain extra height and momentum for her kicks. She somersaulted, flipped, and spun in mid-air, launching powerful strikes from unexpected angles.
With every punch and kick, a burst of yellow energy radiated from her, creating a dazzling spectacle of light and power.
Daimendo found himself on the defensive, struggling to keep up with the sheer speed and ferocity of Roselle's physical combat.
Amid the intense clash between Roselle's fists and Daimendo's guns, she managed to shout to Runebelle, "Runebelle, I think I found his weakness! Infuse my hands with fire energy, quick!"
Runebelle nodded and swiftly focused her powers on Roselle's hands. In an instant, a fiery aura enveloped Roselle's fists, making her punches even more potent.
With the newfound fire-enhanced strength, Roselle continued her assault, aiming her flaming fists directly at Daimendo's ice-based weaponry. The impact of her punches sent sparks flying and cracks forming in his defenses, causing him to stagger back.
"Crap, the cat's out of the bag now,” Daimendo said. He attempted to create some distance between himself and Roselle. He knew he had to regroup and adjust his tactics, but Roselle wasn't giving him any time to do that. She stayed on him, pressing her fiery assault and not allowing him a moment to catch his breath.
Roselle relentlessly threw punches and continued her assault on Daimendo, she also contemplated their opponent's strategy. Amid the intense battle, she shared her insights with Runebelle, "He kept the pressure on us from a distance. He had us fooled with that first level of Gun Magic, drawing us closer. But the truth is, if we had found a way past his weapon when it was in that big form, he wouldn't have had a counterattack. His best defense is his offense!"
Daimendo was locked in a fierce melee with Roselle. He retorted defiantly to her words. "Knowing that won't save you." Despite being unable to sense Roselle directly, he managed to detect her movements. With keen anticipation, he positioned himself to counter her every strike. When Roselle launched her next attack at him, Daimendo fired off multiple shots, catching her by surprise and causing damage while simultaneously freezing her with his icy attacks.
Daimendo, with an air of confidence explained, “Many people rely on sensing magical energy these days, but what about beings like you and Runebelle? You don't give off readable magical energy signatures, and that's where your other senses come into play."
He elaborated, "I've been observing your movements, your stance, and even the subtle shifts in the air around you. It all gave away your intentions. While others might overlook these details, I've honed my senses to detect even the slightest changes. It's how I managed to catch you off guard."
[System Warning]
Lifeforce: 10%
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[System Alert]
Lifeforce is critically low. Abnormal cold and freezing conditions imminent. Immediate action required. Seek shelter or warmth, and restore lifeforce to a safe level.
[Recommended Actions]
Find a warm and sheltered location.
Restore lifeforce through rest or healing.
Avoid exposure to extreme cold and freezing environments.
Roselle shivered and struggled to regain her strength, Runebelle grew increasingly concerned. She attempted to use her healing shot to assist Roselle, but her efforts were abruptly halted by Daimendo who counter-shotted her healing shot. "I don't know what you two are up to, but I've seen the effects of your fire healing. I won't let you use that again."
Roselle lay there with her breathing shallow. She pushed herself to take drastic measures. She clenched her fists and struck herself with the fiery energy, shattering the encroaching ice. Though it cost her a significant portion of her lifeforce, she managed to get back on her feet, gasping for breath but refusing to give in.
[System Warning]
Lifeforce: 5%
Runebelle aimed her small cannon at Roselle, firing healing shots with precision, but each attempt was thwarted by Daimendo’s relentless counterfire.
Daimendo turned his attention to Runebelle. “I have to get rid of you now,” he declared. “The healer always goes down first.”
With a swift, practiced movement, Daimendo unleashed a flurry of frostblooms around Runebelle. The chilling aura of the frostblooms began to encase her in a layer of ice. Each blossom was erupting with freezing power.
Runebelle tried to dodge and find cover, but Daimendo had sharpened his aim and the frostblooms spread rapidly, sealing off her escape routes. The temperature dropped sharply, and a menacing, frosty mist enveloped Runebelle.
Daimendo smirke. “You’re about to see a new level of freezing power. This is where your healing game ends!”
Daimendo’s hands weaving intricate patterns in the air. An icy vortex began to form around Runebelle, growing colder by the second
“Absolute Freeze!”
The vortex closed in on Runebelle. The temperature in the room plummeted to near absolute zero. Runebelle could feel the biting cold seeping into her bones. Her movements slowed down and before she knew it, the ice began to encase her.The vortex closed around Runebelle with the ice encasing her fully.
Runebelle gritted her teeth against the freezing cold, feeling every inch of her body growing numb.
System messages flashed urgently across her vision:
[System Warning]
Lifeforce: 30%
Abnormal cold and freezing conditions imminent. Immediate action required. Seek shelter or warmth, and restore lifeforce to a safe level.
[Recommended Actions]
Find a warm and sheltered location.
Restore lifeforce through rest or healing.
Avoid exposure to extreme cold and freezing environments.
In a desperate bid for survival, Runebelle focused her energy, channeling fire infusion through her veins to counter the ice. The heat began to build inside her. The pain was unbearable, but Runebelle's fury overshadowed the agony. Her eyes blazed with fire, and her hair took on a reddish hue, igniting with flames. A blazing aura erupted around her, melting the frost around her.
“No,” she roared with intensity. “No…not again!”
Her mind flashed with memories of past failures, the times she had let her sisters down. What used to fuel her with sadness now ignited her with a seething rage. The anger became a blazing inferno, propelling her forward.
With a defiant shout, Runebelle unleashed the full force of her fiery aura. The ice began to melt away rapidly. Steam rose from her as the heat clashed with the frost. Her body was enveloped in a wall of fire, burning through the icy constraints that had tried to imprison her.
[System Alert]
Overheating in Progress. Extreme Measures Required to cool down.
[Recommended Actions]
Reduce Activity: Minimize physical exertion to prevent additional heat buildup.
Monitor Lifeforce: Keep close track of lifeforce levels and seek immediate medical or magical assistance if lifeforce drops below critical levels.
Runebelle pushed through the pain, shattering the frostblooms into fragments. She staggered out of the frozen shell.
Roselle witnessed the destructive force consuming Runebelle. The sight was hauntingly familiar, reminiscent of what happened with Risebelle. Roselle shouted through the chaos, “Runebelle, calm down! You have to—”
Before she could finish, Daimendo’s icy energy shots closed in on her. Roselle, propelled by sheer will, evaded them with the aid of her yellow lightning, which streaked around her like a lightning storm.
When she reached Rune belle shouted, “Listen, Runebelle! I see what you're doing, and I know you're angry. But you can't let it consume you. We need to work together. Synchronize not just our movements but our abilities.”
Runebelle, uncertain of what Roselle had in mind, nodded and replied, "Alright, but what's the plan?"
Roselle leaped onto Runebelle’s back. The sudden movement took Runebelle by surprise. Roselle winced from the fire surrounding Runebelle’s body damaging her. Ignoring the pain, she focused her energy and released a surge of lightning around her body. The crackling bolts of energy danced around and protected her from the flames.
Runebelle’s eyes widened in shock. "We've never tried 'this' type of combining powers before."
Roselle shouted back, “I know! But this is the only way we have a chance to turn this fight around. We need to synchronize our abilities—combine our strengths to create something greater!”
With Roselle riding on Runebelle's back, the sisters charged foward. Daimendo continued to lay out frostbloom traps with his shots and made the ground beneathe them more icy and treacherous; however, Runebelle utilized her ability to skate across the frozen terrain allowed them to maneuver more easily.
Roselle channeled her lightning energy through Runebelle’s body. She strained to connect the lightning to Runebelle without hurting her physically. Runebelle looked in awe as their powers began to meet - ice, fire, earth and now, lightning.
"RUNEBELLE," shouted Roselle excitedly, "CAN YOU FEEL IT?!"
Runebelle gasped while feeling an intense heat coursing through her veins that seemed to ignite something deep within her core. "Yes... yes I can feel it!"
Roselle smiled widely. "That's it, Runebelle! Now we just need to focus our energies and let it flow freely."
Runebelle nodded in agreement, her eyes closed tightly while trying to control the new sensations coursing through her body."Ice... fire... earth... lightning," whispered Runebelle softly. "It feels like all of nature is alive within me."
"And with me," replied Roselle proudly.
Runebelle charged straight at Daimendo with her speed enhanced thanks to the lightning energy channeled through her from Roselle. She closed the distance and harnessed this combined energy.
Daimendo swiftly attempted to create an ice barrier to defend himself, but Runebelle was ready to attack. "Ice, fire, earth, lightning!" she shouted. She summoned pillars of each element, one after another, striking Daimendo’s ice barrier with relentless force. The ice cracked and shattered under the combined assault.
Daimendo's eyes widened in surprise. The final pillar—a newly created lightning pillar, thanks to Roselle—struck him with a powerful burst of energy. The impact knocked him into the air .
Roselle saw the opportunity. "Perfect timing, Runebelle!" she exclaimed. With Daimendo reeling from Runebelle's devastating combined attack, Roselle Jumped up and shouted,
"THUNDERCLAP… SUUURGGEE!!!!!!"
She summoned a burst of lightning that formed into a rapidly spinning fan of crackling electricity. It moved so quickly that it seemed like a bluish streak of lightning. It closed in on Daimendo with pinpoint accuracy and caused an explosion of power that rippled through the area.
Exhausted and on the brink of losing consciousness, Roselle's body wavered. She felt herself slipping away into the darkness. Her vision blurred and her limbs grew heavy.
But just when she was about to succumb to exhaustion, Runebelle rushed to her side. She gently lifted Roselle and placed her on her back. Runebelle whispered, "Roselle, you came up with something amazing!"
Together, they turned their gaze toward the dissipating smoke, waiting for the results of their powerful attacks.