Chaldean Chronicles: Cadence of the Lostgrail - 〚🏙

There was air... There was pressure, and yet it seemed as thought the Masters of Chaldea stood in what was, in essence, an asteroid belt. Collections of rock and stone, floating in a starry void. It looked like if you fell off the edge, you would simply fall forever, stuck in a limbo as the gravity of a nonexistent planet pulled at you for the rest of time. And in the distance... The writhing silhouettes and glowing red eyes of the Demon Pillar Gods were approaching at speed. Even the lower levels of Chaldea were exposed for the first time. ((@Player the final battle starts here!))

12:51 PM

"Lets do this"

“All command reroute all power from external systems to the Observatory Sphere and defensive systems!”

Opens up the violin case, taking out the violin and bow. "This'll be interesting, at least. One last show before the possible end."

"... WHY THE HELL DIDN'T WE JUST GO THROUGH THE BLOODY FRONT DOOR, HUH?!"

"Not dramatic enough for a final fight."

"This counts as a rayshift!"

“All power successfully rerouted, do not let the command rooms observation control fail, ensure the Theory unit generators are online!”

"If you exited without the use of our rayshift technology, and went without your existence confirmed, you would be incinerated and erased faster than you can say 'whoops'."

"Oh."

"Not to mention you'd fall several stories."

"Okay, fair."

Unsheathing the Muramasa and the Masamune, Naomi would take in deep breaths and exhaled. The final duty of the Shirakawa family has began. Save Humanity. "Let us begin Leopold-san"

"Facing Age of Gods creatures, wouldn't be the first time I suppose. I like to remind everyone here that good ole Kirschur Zelretch still owes Chaldea a massive favor.."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever, beat some worm-looking bastards and save humanity, blah blah blah. Who do you think racks the highest kill amount, Ciel or Nagato?"

"Likely Ciel-san."

"Of course, I do have to support my man Nagato so-"

"Nagato-san is good at offense but not so much in defense.."

“WHY ARE YOU ALL STILL HERE GO KICK THE PILLARS ASSES.”

Whilst our team discusses... The pillars launch their own attack! Rays begin blasting down at them!

“Shit- incoming fire! They know we’re here, Northen observatory Hit.”

"AW SHIT! Move out people, let's do this!" Any rays that came towards him, he proceeded to dodge Ninja-style™️

“Northern Observatory condition at 60% integrity!”

"I see you, Masters of Chaldea! You will not outdo me this time!"

"We should really start fighting back. Do you think they can be blinded?" Paganini asks, moving out of the way of any rays coming at him.

The Observatory's voice came booming across the nigh infinite expanse.

Asteria makes her way out to sing her song, using her mystic code to project her voice. https://youtu.be/f_yIfv1Q2Ag

Sony

Ost Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale - Longing

Ciel was already fighting a Demon God Pillar and taking it down on her own. The Burial Agent wasn't wasting any time. It was time to bring Judgement to these infernal creatures. "Follow my lead!" said Ciel as she would clear a path forward.

"The 72 pillars is a lot!" Kanu said as he had to dodge now*

tachibana follows ciel providing support fire

"Follow the Burial Agent!" Orphelia would merely produce black keys and began hurling them towards the demon god pillar. Moving and shooting, again and again.

Another Voice Boomed across the Infinite Void “Foolish Chaldeans…not even a speck of dust shall be left of you…All Pillars advance on Chaldea…the incineration is almost complete!”

Naomi would merely focus on dodging as she continued to breath calmly. Taking deep breaths and exhaling, moving like a breeze towards their foe. Aiming to cut them down

"Let's get this party started!" He shouted out as he landed from the ray shifting and jumped straight into battle.

She arrived and soon followed Ciel, her gunblades in her hand as she began to fire at the demon god pillars.

Seeing as Ciel had already brought down one on her own, Paganini starts to move. He's not much of a direct fighter, but throws out blight spells every once in a while. He mostly just counterspells the pillars attacks, making sure they don't hit his fellow masters.

Soon, another voice followed. Almost majestic, if not aberrant in tone, calling through the void beyond time. "We are the Demon God Pillars. We cherish the coming of the Incineration. We cherish the downfall of humanity. Let your legacy become only ashes, Chaldea." And magma could be seen to start flowing, bringing a hateful orange tone to the cold rocks nearby.

THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAA!!!! Asteria smiles cheerfully as she sings her songs. “If you are what incinerated us, then we shall be the Phoenix who rises from the ashes. Chaldea, let us rise!! Let’s soar through the heavens and fight against the tides of fate!!”

1:16 PM

“Foolish Chaldeans… you who cling to Proper Human History…SHALL BE DESTROYED!” (edited)

”You talk too much” Francis muttered as he found a firing position in the wasteland before laying down his heavy machine gun. He took aim, letting his breath mist on the air. Before he depressed the trigger and showed why he had been summoned as an Archer.

"Archer. Do you have it covered from here? I'll try to provide support and updates from the air." Her dragon companion grew to a large size, and she mounted it, glancing down at the sniper.

"Don't worry girl, Francis is more than capable by himself.."

1:20 PM

"Focus on yourself." Orphelia said as she hurled a black key towards the pillars

”Watch yourself Master,” he said before he absently drew his sidearm firing accurate shots with the .45 ACP caliber while continuing to blast away calculated burst with his Thompson from the hip, “Funny how fate works, doctor,”

1:22 PM

He ducked from a blast, “How’s the girl?”

"She is resting back in Chaldea, I am here because of her after all, that and a beautiful woman."

”Let’s not mention any loved ones,” rifle empty, now in both his fist was a M1911 as he raced for cover, shrapnel dancing all around him, “The fellows who always said that tended to die first.”

"Roger that." And so, Enrica took to the skies... Or what could be compared to them, she supposed, everything was sky around here. ....It was almost beautiful.

“DESTROY THEM LEAVE NOUGHT BUT DUST! “ One of the Pillars began firing upon the Chaldeans with its beams

”Oh quiet you,” Francis declared before in a single motion he pointed the warhead of of his rocket launcher at the pillar. “Have a pacifier,” he said before he a spear of white smoke followed the whizzing rocket.

The Rocker from the servant would blow off a chunk of the the Pillars Mass before quickly regenerating “*YOU SHALL BE THE FIRST, SERVANT OF CHALDEA!” *The pillar fired it’s beams wildly in the direction of Archer *

Francis Pegahmagabow makes a Dexterity Save!

2d20kh1 (11, 20) + 12 = 32

As the beams were dragged across the fractured grounds of the hall the Archer saw a momentary opening to avoid its storm of light

He turned to the side, minimizing his profile to avoid the first beam, before he tensed his legs to leap several feet into the air to avoid the second. The third beam seemed to anticipate it. Not enough velocity or momentum to avoid this one. Gritting his teeth, he pointed his dual pistols to the ground and began firing. The sheer force of those combined recoil was enough to propel him to avoid the strike. Too close as he could feel his hair set alit just by the heat of such a near miss. He knew when to stop pushing his luck as he quickly bounded into cover to meld into the shadows once more.

“SCURRY LIKE THE RAT YOU ARE LITTLE SERVANT!”

"ENOUGH!"

”That’s my job, heh,” he ejected both clips from his pistols and to catch his breath.

A volley of arrows soared into the mass, each one finding an eye, in an attempt to buy the soldier some time.

The pillar let out a screech as the arrows pierced its Eyes “I SHALL DESTROY ALL OF YOU PATHETIC WORMS” The pillar took longer to regenerate but soon was restored once more

”We’re going to need to hit it with something harder at the same time,” Francis exposed himself only for a moment to fire another barrage before moving into cover and moving position.

“I SHALL DESTROY YOUR FRIEND WHILE YOU FLEE LITTLE RAT!” The pillar released another blast of Rays toward the new arrival the ground become scorched as the rays were wilding dragged all across the temple in a frantic manner

"Understood, give me the signal!"

1:46 PM

Hippolytus moved at incredible speed, seeming to almost jump as though he could see exactly where the lasers were going as he continued to launch arrows.

”Is it just the two of us?” He coughed dust, “Damn it it’s like Passchendaele all over again. Noble Phantasm’s an option, master?”

"Three" "Just not sure about the strengt of my attack" "they are more spread out"

”So long as it hits hard!”

Tachibana readies his barrage attack

”I SHALL DESTROY YOU ALL!!! BLEED , BURN, BREAK-APART, COLLAPSE!” “DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE”** *The pillars blasts went wilds as it launched its beams blindly making all they hit crumble to dust

Francis Pegahmagabow makes a Dexterity Save!

2d20kh1 (16, 12) + 12 = 28

(That make it?

~~Yeah~~

If you feel it appropriate, but remember, we have to last until the assault is done!

Hippolytus makes a Dexterity Save!

2d20kh1 (3, 14) + 10 = 24

~~You are grazed~~

*tachibana uses cover and provide support fire (midnight so gonna rest)

Fast enough to avoid the strike of a god-like creature but not fast enough to avoid it. It felt like the breath as knocked out of him. Something was lighter about him. He glanced down to see everything below his right shoulder missing. “Unfortunate,” (Are there any other pillars nearby?

~~The attack missed Peggy?~~

Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

~~The attack missed Peggy?~~

(Missed most him

~~Alrighty then~~

The Frantic rays of the pillar suddenly came to a halt as the pillar took a moment to refocus their vision, he looked about to see if they were dust before spotting the a slowly disappearing severed arm “BWAHAHAHAHA!” “It’s seems like the little rat is no more now then, towards their base!” The pillars assumption left an opening (edited)

Not even flinching he reloaded the pistol in his left hand by slotting into the clip with his bare teeth. “Hadth worthse,” he struggled to say through his full mouth. He started firing again, seemingly with no care for the missing arm. “Trust me humanity does worst to itself. I’ve seen it personally. So I guess we’re flawed in that way,” He said, “But humanity needs time. We all do. None of us start out as saints nor devils. And there’s a reason the angels protect us, a reason why they were at the Mons, because our souls can go either direction. All of us capable to great good or evil. I’ve seen that personally too. So I’m afraid I can’t let you do that.” Suddenly from the ground all around them erupted gun barrels, hundreds of thousands of them. All of them of varying caliber. From mortars to super heavy railway cannons that could fire across continents. Rusted and many bent from the years of conflict they had suffered only to be resurrected once more. “What is dead may never truly die. So long as there is war so shall the effects of the Great War endure,” Francis aimed his one-handed pistol, standing in between the pillars, “So you will face the Sonnet of the Somme! Every shell, weapon, and bullet ever fired in hate by humans now turned to its defense against creatures driven by only hate !” “On my command!” For a moment every memory of his past lives flashed back to him. The brutality of the trenches, the hope he saw in his first Master Coco that had driven him all the way here despite the pain, the spear of the Goddess of the Underworld piercing him yet him still rising from the grave, and all the while his eternal war in the depths of hell only to emerge a broken soul eventually forged once more whole into the man he was today. He reflected that the Francis first summoned wouldn’t even recognize the man standing against the pillars. Maybe that was a good thing. One way to find out. “Fire!”

“HOW- YOUUUU” The Demon God Pillar was caught off guard by Archers Noble Phantasm as each shell impacted with its flesh blowing chunks of its flesh away until what remained of the pillar was a bubbly mess of a demonic mass, the damage it took had greatly reduced the pillar meaning it would take much longer to regenerate

“Grrr, Foolish Chaldeans you are merely delaying your incineration! We cannot die so long as even one of use remains!” “Our destruction is an impossibly! “

”Then I guess I’ll have to kill each one of you at the same time.” He said as he began to direct the fire of the guns to each pillar at the same time, hitting the most injured the hardest. It was like being a conductor.

“Good work Archers! The pillar’s regeneration seems to have slowed down, take some time to regroup we’ll increase the generator’s Spiritron output”

2:37 PM

The servants would feel their pain lessened as their injuries were for the most part slightly healed “It’s not much but this should help a little…I don’t think we can reattach your arm with our current output.”

"I think I might be able to help with that!"

2:44 PM

Swooping down, Enrica held a hand out and spoke a word in Shona, Francis' arm beginning to heal.

Lady Enrica

Remaining Level 1 Spell Slots 1 ◉◉◉〇 (-1)

After minutes of waiting the pillar hand regenerate back to a stable condition and let out a roar of anger as it began to thrash around before stretching Around Chaldea attempting to crush it beneath its weight

4:00 PM

“I SHALL KILL YOU, EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU UNTIL YOU ARE A FINE PASTE LEFT TO FLOAT OUTSIDE OF TIME!”

"No."

"You will be crushed."

4:04 PM

The dark steed ran across the pillar, and the King of Storms jabbed the corrupted lance into one of the eyes, before dragging it along as it cut effortlessly through the flesh!

“GAHH MORE WORMS HOW DARE HOW DARE” The pillar released multiple spike like tentacles out from its writhing mass in an attempt to impale the new servant “I SHALL RIP YOU APART PIECE BY PIECE”

"I got this! A swing of the hand as a sudden and unhealthy amount of magical bullets shot out of Kaguya's hands to prevent them from hitting the king over there.

“EVEN MORE OF THEM?!?” “I SHALL DESTROY EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!” The pillar released itself from Chaldea and began to thrash about is it release beams from its eyes while smashing everything in an attempt to crush the servants and masters

"No matter their numbers, it only means more cries to annouce the coming of the Incineration." And suddenly, to assist the thrashing Demon Pillar, rivers of magma started to flow like fiery judgment across the battlefield.

"Releasing invisible air." "Strike Air! I'll blast you back!" Driving the lance into the ground, a huge blast of force found itself crashing against the magma!

“GAHHH WHERE ARE THE OTHER PILLARS?!? ARE THEY ALSO ENGAGED WITH CHALDEA?”

The magma was parted in half by the force of the winds, creating a pathway "The Control Tower and the Melting Furnace are currently engaging."

"About time for back-up," Francis grabbed his dissipating arm, ramming it into the boney now bleeding stump where his arm had once been. If he felt the pain he didn't feel it as false flesh and bone began to stitch together again. "You know," another massive barrage was launched, poison and corrosive gas that had melted men alive into nothing more then biological sludge or had them drown on dry land in their own fluids rained down on the foe, "That's the trouble with worms. You push one other the soil, but a thousand more come out in the rain."

DGP? "wOrM?" "I sHaLl KiLL yOu" The Pillar smashed its way through the Barrage ignoring the damage it took as fucks of its body began turning to sludge as he slammed towards Archer

Francis Pegahmagabow | Ghost of the Trenches

"About time for back-up," Francis grabbed his dissipating arm, ramming it into the boney now bleeding stump where his arm had once been. If he felt the pain he didn't feel it as false flesh and bone began to stitch together again. "You know," another massive barrage was launched, poison and corrosive gas that had melted men alive into nothing more then biological sludge or had them drown on dry land in their own fluids rained down on the foe, "That's the trouble with worms. You push one other the soil, but a thousand more come out in the rain."

(your master healed you-)

5:03 PM

( @TheInsanityThatLiesOutside )

RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

( @TheInsanityThatLiesOutside )

(yeah that's what's re-assmelbing it

(im an idiot and misread, please excuse me, i need better glasses-)

5:05 PM

~~(gomenasorry)~~

"Shite," Francis ducked again at another barrage, "You have my thanks, Master, but get clear!" "Last thing I want is you catching a stray bolt."

Nodding, Enrica and Tsitsi were once more soaring through the air and away from the action as quickly as they had come.

Another appearance of another apparent princess, blade of disaster shining in her hand as she appeared beside the moving pillar and stabbed the blade in it. Letting the pillar's moving momentum do it's thing as the blade sliced through the odd looking flesh

"HOW MANY RATS ARE THERE!?!?!" "I SHALL DESTORY YOU ALL!" The Tattered remnants of the pillar swept across the grounds of the temple dragging the magma with it in a wave towards the Servants

"Hundreds."

"Gonna need something better than a lucky break to avoid that," Francis grimaced as he threw hundreds of shells at it, hoping to misalign the strike but knowing it had little chance to that.

The Pillar wave of magma washed over the temple grounds slightly slowed by Archers Noble Phantasm's Shelling but was not stopped completely as it was soon upon them

Huzzah! There was Kanu, he was there as the wave of magma was there and in return a super massive Wall of Force appeared and circled around the masters and servants to protect them. Due to the experience he has with these type of spells it was far bigger than most.

"You have my thanks Master Kanu," Francis grinned as he came out of cover to fire more bullets and shells at the target, "But I think we're gonna need more then some tickling shellfire to remove this bunch."

(sorry don't know what else to post other then shoot shoot)

Closing communications, Wiltrud sighs, shaking her head and refocusing. "Can't say what got into her head either, but at least it hopefully accomplished something... Alright, any of you who're getting bored, guest of honor is incoming, let's move to greet her!" Fujibayashi, are you tied down? Otherwise, get to the rayshift point and secure it, the Director is joining us.

"Master... This is proving to be horrid...!"

7:13 PM

"I'm not hearing any... Feedback from the people in the Life Chamber. That's some of our best people too--!"

7:14 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

And... Olga touched down, having to rather immediately steady herself. She hadn't done much rayshifting, and her capability for it was already incredibly poor... That was unpleasant. Nevertheless, she took a moment to compose herself, and stood up. "Master Wiltrud. Your servant put us in this mess. You'll help me get us out." She slammed her foot into the ground, and turned to the battlefield, turning on her communicator as it connected to active frontline masters. "MASTERS OF CHALDEA! THIS IS YOUR DIRECTOR! A rescue mission is required at the Chamber of Life, I need volunteers!" @Player

"Got anyone to cover this front!?" Francis gritted his teeth as he slotted in another clip. He was firing at such a rate now his barrel had turned red hot and begun to warp.

"Oya, oya. When will the operation be held?" One of Chaldea's servants reply via the communicator.

". . ."

". . . I see. I volunteer."

Poe existed out of a Random Corner of the temple "I will do what I can to assist..."

"IMMEDIATELY, FOREIGNER! Most of you will need to remain on the front line, I only need a few!"

"R-right s-sorry Director Ma'am"

"Give those bastards hell then!"

"Not you, Stumpp!"

7:19 PM

"I was... I was answering his question, oh whatever!"

". . ." The woman glanced towards the Director. I am heading in for assistance, Master.

"Those that will be joining, follow me."

"I will provide support as always but there isn't much I can do at the moment... Just get them out."

Animating himself out of thin air, Peter would be by the Director's side. Silent but ready to assist.

And with that, Olga began to march off in the direction of the Chamber of Life. Right now... No matter about her capabilities. She was the Director of Chaldea. She had so much more to rely on than just herself.

"Other than rescuing the members from the Chamber of Life, are there any other objectives?"

Be safe, Senpai.

To have a failsafe, Peter would punch the ground and pick up a piece of rock from this safe spot.

"Not much I can do myself against these things, but I'm with you, ma'am..." Wiltrud follows, keeping her Servants updated telepathically.

I think you and I both no that there is no such option right now, BB. But... The sentiment is appreciated. "No other objective. We get in, retrieve our team, and get out to regroup and strategise."

If things get hairy, I'm pulling you out. Understood? We can't have you dying right now.

He nods, acknowledging the confirmation.

"Unless you feel confident in finishing them off."

"We'll assess the situation. Though I feel it would be much safer for the rest of the party if we just conduct a rescue mission."

". . . Let Mars grant us victory."

8:20 AM

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

8:21 AM

From the reaches of somewhere... As you have gathered in the only place of silence within the Temple of Time. You feel the air grow still.

8:21 AM

Looking around... It seems almost as if Time Itself had frozen in place for just a moment.

8:21 AM

( Fie, Nagato and Chris are present. )

8:23 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqWDDNFVn48

SolidVortex

Fate/Stay Night OST - Deep Slumber (Extended)

Chris currently was about a fair distant from Nagato and Fie. Considering what he has done in the last singularity. He rather not talk to them or really be close to them. Seeing as he is without any orders, his eyes just shifted around for present threats. He hasn't spoken a word since the incident. Not a single word. It was laughable, it was all going so well until he made another big fuck up.

The only thing other than himself moving were the two other masters he would have come to be at least acquainted with by now.

8:24 AM

The world itself, had come to a standstill.

She looked around the area trying to understand what exactly was going on. Was time frozen? She noticed two others that were here, Chris Heinrich and Nagato.

"Well this is bizarre..." He rubbed the back of his head as he looked around not sure of where he was and why he was here. He should be on the battlefield fighting and yet here he was with some short white-haired girl and... Chris. He held back what anger he felt when looking at Chris, now wasn't the time for that... But Nagato himself didn't understand the situation they were in at all right now.

For a moment... There was a stillness. Yet, as the three individuals begun to look around, eventually...

8:29 AM

A fourth would show up.

8:29 AM

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Ah. She's here. But.. What's going on..? Deep Breath. Focus. Observe. Familiar Faces around her, is this an enemy trap..? She's been saving her strength, she's got an important mission to fulfill. "...H-Hello?"

Reaching out with his fingertips at the air around them. He waved his hand in front of him to generate wind, but of course with time stopped that does not seem possible. After that little experiment, he can only assume the Beast, Goetia was the one responsible for this. But with all this powee at his disposal. Why not eliminate them? Potential threats.

Though for a moment, the group might have seemed alarmed- a sense of calm quickly washed over them.

8:31 AM

This... Was not work of the beast.

8:31 AM

In fact.

8:32 AM

It was something closer to home.

8:32 AM

A presence that had seemed to be missing from this place up until this very moment...

One that seeks to be a hero that saves all in her path. One that shall do anything for the greater good. One that puts their life on the line for what they believe in. One that strikes from the shadows for the betterment of humanity, like an unsung hero.

8:33 AM

Human Eradication Order draws close.

8:34 AM

Humanity itself is facing a threat it never did before.

8:34 AM

A cataclysm.

8:34 AM

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel @Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

A servant perhaps? Olga's secret weapon has finally arrived maybe? He has no clue, does he care what it is? Difficult to say at this point. Sitting down on the floor with his helberd pointed down on the ground. He waited patiently for it to show itself

...Calm. This is a strange feeling to have, out here. Yet, it wasn't unpleasant. Strange but Nice. Another Breath. "Who...?" Or rather, what is this..?

A strange feeling that she couldn't describe, it was calm and soothing for the young ninja. She didn't understand what was happening at all. Who or what was this presence?

He was calm, his guard lowering as the calmness washed over him. This presence... Just what was it?

Slowly but surely... A ball of blue light begun to hover from the ground of the temple.

8:41 AM

Chaldea stands as Humanity's last hope. Yet, even as the time of the final battle draws close... It's survival remains uncertain. In fact. Probability of Humanity's Survival is currently 0.00001%

His eyebrows raised at the blue light that vaguely resembled CHALDEAS. If this was not Chaldea, nor was it the Beast. Then one deduction is clear. It is likely the Deterrent Force, or rather more commonly known, the Counter Force...

".." Is there nothing they can do? The chance cant be that low, can it..? There has to be something, right? No matter how low the chance. They wont give up.

A ball of blue light? It was certainly pretty but what was it? Why did it resemble CHALDEAS?

She starred at the ball of blue light, her eyes watching it as they all stood there. She knew the chances were low, the odds were ones she didn't like but she would keep fighting from the shadows for humanity.

You seem... Confused.

8:50 AM

We are Alaya

8:50 AM

You are part of us. As we are, part of you.

8:50 AM

We are known by many names. The Human Order. The Counter Force.

8:51 AM

We stand as representatives of Humanity's collective will to survive.

8:51 AM

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria @Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat @Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel

As he expected, although... why approach them? It is little wonder why they would be confused. Albeit, this phenomena is rather interesting to him. Seeing as the situation was rather uncommon, and no doubt.. probably would be seen as laughable if explained to others

The time grows short. By the moment, Human Eradication Order proceeds. It is expected to occur in... . . . 6 7 1 7 s e c o n d s

"Then proceed with your duty, Alaya. Why do you delay?"

"There's got to be Something we can do, right..?"

Direct Interference Impossible.

8:58 AM

Heroic Spirit Designated as: GRAND CASTER - TRUE NAME: SOLOMON prevents interference.

This was the Alaya or also known as the counter force, he knew that it existed but to actually met it was... Shocking to say the least.

Humanity's collective will to survive, Alaya was in front of them. It should be... Direct interference is isn't possible because of Solomon. He had that much power?

. . . Alternative Solution has been found.

"Solomon?" His eyebrows raised in shock. Impossible, the Grand Caster wasn't here is he? How? Chaldea has not summoned him, nor any of the masters here. No, no, that can be set aside for later.. "Name it."

Manifestation of Counter Guardians: Prohibited by current condition. . . . Creation of New Ones: Unknown.

9:00 AM

You have proven your worth as these capable of defending humanity.

Ah, it must be referring to the other masters. Of course, seeing as this does not involve him. Chris calmly took a step back. "I see, you seek to empower the other masters."

. . . These gathered have been deemed Worthy.

Impossible, him? Surely that is laughable, impossible, if not a lie. What has he done? His eyes shifted towards Nagato and the rest, surely they have been personal witnesses.. "What is the consequence of accepting this offer?"

She... Was capable of defending humanity? That... It didn't fell like it at all but if Humanity's collective will was saying she was worth of protecting humanity then...

Nameless Blade from the Shadow - Fie Claussell

9:05 AM

Exemplar of Humanity's Determination - Nagato

9:05 AM

Fearless Hero First into Battle - Veronique Otrerum Nicolo

9:05 AM

Disgraced Priest with the Will to Save Many - Chris Heinrich

9:05 AM

You have been chosen for the offer.

"..Who cares about the Consequences? If it means that Humanity will be saved then...!" Yeah. If this is their only chance then. There's not even a choice here.

You shall be granted the power to save humanity and a week to settle your dues once the Proper History is returned back into order. Upon the completion of this contract, you shall enter services of Alaya in order to help repair the damage done to the Human Order by the Extermination Order.

"........" Ah, so that is what it is. In short, it was not a temporary short term contract. It was to be bound to the collective will of humanity to prevent situations like this. His eyes contemplated this offer, would he still be human? He was supposed to be dead, having been riddled with gunshots and all weapons of war.

"..." Is this.. really a good idea? This is just.. a Shortcut. To becoming the Hero she's always wanted to be. But maybe. Just maybe.. Yeah. They will need this Power to face Goetia. There's no Reason not to accept. She'll fix everything.

This was a lot of information for Fie to take in. Yeah she was a prodigy of clan when it came to the art of Ninjutsu but to be recruited by Alaya was something she would have never thought would happen to her. She had to make a choice...

"Only a week huh? Not much time but more than enough for me." His answer was clear, he joined Chaldea with the goal of protecting humanity. He would continue to fight for humanity even after the Grand order was complete. This only made sure he would continue to do so. Oh, the consequences were gonna suck but it was a small price to pay to make sure humanity kept moving forward and he was fine with this.

These of you that choose to take the offer, may extend your hand.

..Yeah. Veronica extends her hand. For Humanity.

She stayed quiet and looked at her hands, it was selfish to just leave it in the hands of others and hope they were strong enough to prevail. They needed all the strength they need to win and save humanity. To protect those she had fought for, to keep a smile on the face of her friends. To make sure the memories she had stayed with her. She...

He extended his hand out.

She extended her hand out as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxDLjwb9CGU

Yuki Kajiura - Topic

The Beginning of the End

"I refuse.." He has already messed up so much in his life, he was going to live his life he wants. He is tired of taking orders, doing the will of other people. If it means being selfish in humanity's darkest hour "Find another hero."

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. . .

"As humanity's collective will, you surely must know"

9:23 AM

"Humanity is capable of being wrong"

Is that your final choice, Chris Heinrich?

"Final"

9:24 AM

"You have three already, regardless"

So be it.

Chris calmly gets up from his seat and glances at the three "heroes" of humanity

Fie Claussell

Hereby the Pact is Sealed. Your duty shall extend forth to maintain the Human Order. May The Grand Caster be your next mark.

9:26 AM

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel (edited)

She nodded her head, this was the path she chose. There was no going back. She would have to walk this oath even if she eventually regrets it.

With that, Fie's hand glew with bright blue light as circles of light begun to spin around the astral ball. A mark formed on her fist- command seals burning into her skin for just a moment before the sensation faded.... Soon enough- nothing was left. Yet- she would feel somehow different.

9:28 AM

Veronique Otrerum Nicolo

Hereby the Pact is Sealed. With this power you shall save the lives of these that matter to you. Preserve Humanity going forth.

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

She touched her first with her other hand holding it to her chest, with her eyes closed. This was to save humanity.

"That's.. what I was going to do anyway." She nodded. Yeah. Like this. She can.. save everyone..!

Once again, the brilliant blue light flickered around Veronique's hand, the belts of light once again spun around the astral ball as the connection was established. The mark burnt itself into her skin as well- only to suddenly fade away. Leaving an odd sensation of hope linger stronger than before. A strength that seemed oddly familiar.

9:33 AM

Nagato.

Hereby the Pact is Sealed. Your duty shall extend forth to ensure safety of all these that have trusted in you. May your strength and determination never fade.

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel

"It won't, this flame inside me will refuses to fade out." He nodded.

"There is no turning back now. Their fates are now no longer their own" The executor thought to himselff as he watched, regardless. He will live as he sees fit.

For the last time, the brilliant blue light shone brightly around Nagato's fist. Many belts of light once again spun around the astral ball as the connection was established... The sensation he felt that followed was akin to a cool breeze, as if he drank something refreshing yet, energizing.

9:39 AM

The contracts are sealed.

He opened his hand and raised it into the air before bring it down to his chest making a fist as he did so. He had made this choice and would charge forward along this path.

.... With this. She can do it...! The Amazon smiled. The Familiar feeling filling her with Hope. Hope and Confidence. They can do this.

Nagato, Fie and Veronique gain the following: Contract with Alaya Special Story Feat (Does not count for a Story Feat slot) Your HP formula increases by 3. Your AC increases by 2. Your Saving Throws gain a +1 bonus. You gain 4 ASI (Up to 30.) You gain additional 2 level 1 spell slots. You gain additional 1 level 2 spell slot. You gain additional 1 level 3 spell slot. Fie gains the following benefit: Blade in the Shadows All your attack deal an additional 2d6 poison damage. Vee gains the following benefit: A Wish Fulfilled Your reinforcement is now +4 instead of +3. Additionally it's duration is extended to an hour. Nagato gains the following benefit: True Determination You gain additional 3 luck points. A character with this feat will be retired upon completion of Temple of Time in order to Serve Alaya as a Counter Guardian.

9:48 AM

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria @Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel

(Good luck ya'll)

With that... The Time resumes.

And so, Chris would calmly try to contract the Director

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

”Heinrich! What is it, is there an issue!? I’m a little busy right now!” The sounds of battle rang out over the communicator, particularly the roaring of meteorites.

@Olga Marie Animusphere || Director of Chaldea (@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-) - jump "Three Master Candidates have been approached by the Counter Force! Made a contract with them! I was one of them but I refused hte offer!"

”You- They- I- What!? What do you mean you refused!?”

"C-Chris, you shouldn't bother the Director..!" With Time resuming, the Calm fades.

”Nevermind the fact this occurred in the first place!”

"That is all I have to report, this can be elaborated later."

10:01 AM

"Nevertheless, you may have just sold your soul to the devil Vee.."

”Oh shut up Heinrich! They might have just become one of our best hopes right now!”

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria @Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel You get a long rest. Regardless of accepting the deal or not. You regain all your spent resources too outside of command seals.

"Well, if that is what you wish Director."

10:02 AM

"I shall remain on standby until further orders"

Chris Heinrich took a Long Rest!

Hit Points

324/324

Spell Slots

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Reset Counters

Body Con D: 5/5 Aura: ◉ Survivor E: ◉ Ki: 15/15 Lay on Hands: 75/75 Endurance D: 5/5 Rage: 5/5 Body Con B: ◉ Divine Sense: 5/5 Channel Divinity: 5/5

"T-The Devil? It was the will of humanity, though.."

"It's methaphorical, just..."

10:03 AM

"Ask the necromancer in Chaldea later"

”Heinrich, your orders are to remain on the frontlines and help us win, dammit.” “I get it. The chances of a normal life on your own terms after leaving this place would be slim. But if we don’t use everything at our disposal, we might not make it out at all!”

10:05 AM

”Where is that old man…”

and with that as finally time resumes, the well known huntress of Arcadia makes her appearance, having looked around for danger as she was securing the master’s safety in their way to Solomon. Now unbeknownst to her of what transpired, she’d land close by as she lowered herself from her vantage point to the ground “I can see some of the battles and some of them look brighter then others, we can make our way to Solomon if we want to advance I suggest we do it now, I have not spotted any sort of hindrance on the way” (edited)

"Understood, I think my opinion of you just drastically improved Director."

"How sweet. Now if you may, Director is kind of dodging damn eye beams here."

10:08 AM

"I'm terminating this call before I have to Rayshift Senpai out."

“BB, are you guys able to hold, I might be able to help if need be along with my master. Or should we continue our way to Solomon”

"Hold off on going to Solomon just yet. Unless you're feeling suicidal, not everyone has gathered yet."

10:11 AM

". . . I guess Romani and Fou fall into that category."

“Kh, so annoying, … but i suppose you do have a point.”

Time moved onwards and silent she remained. She would make sure humanity saw past this day, to a brighter future. Where her friends could smile. One thought passed through her mind as she moved forward. Was He proud?

Time had resumed, the battle was still being waged. He was gonna... No, They were gonna kick Solomon's ass. Humanity's future would be decided by humanity's own hands. Not some bastard that was forcing his utopia onto humanity. A stray thought lingered in the back of his mind as he rejoined the battle. Was She proud?

10:43 AM

@MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal With the final battle against the Grand Caster nearing, Asteria would find herself making her way towards the strike team...

10:43 AM

Yet, suddenly something changed about the very air around her.

10:44 AM

The specs of dust had stopped. The gentle breeze had died down completely.

Asteria was quiet for a moment as she looked about, she was unsure of why the wind had died down but she took the opportunity to sing a song. A song which she filled with her heart and soul as she did when she sang. A song about the fleetingness of their lives in their search for the eternity of humanity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPV5k-OXlBM&list=LL&index=186

MrSoundlessVoice

【CROSS ANGE JP COVER】TowaGatari ~Hikari no Uta~ 歌ってみた【蓮】

For just a moment... The air stirred.

10:53 AM

The scent of flowers tickled Asteria's nose as she sung, the pleasant smell that was both foreign- yet... All too familiar.

(edited)

She closed her eyes as she confidently moved forward, choosing her steps carefully through her blindness as she moved about in a graceful and flowing dance like the petals of a flower fluttering through the wind. She after a few moments opened her eyes once more as she let the song continue to flow out of her, being carried along by her body and the wind itself.

The sweet scent only became stronger as the song had slowly but surely headed for it's conclusion. Eventually... Just as the woman uttered the last words a sudden gust of wind and warmth engulfed her.

In that short moment, what she saw was not the cold landscape of the Temple of Time. Instead, it was a sweet nostalgic sight she had never seen.

@MoonBowBishPoisonFist|PormalInsight, History or Nature check.

Asteria Caelestis makes a Nature check!

1d20mi10 (18) + 12 = 30

Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach started a thread. 2022-07-10 11:01 AM

And so... Once again Asteria would find herself in the temple. This time however a green light hovered over the ground...

5:13 AM

@MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal

And so... Once again Asteria would find herself in the temple. This time however a green light hovered over the ground...

@「　」 (@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach) - jump Asteria smiles and approaches the little light. “Hello there~”

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

Asteria Caelestis, half-human. Half not. The voice of Gaia was cold and distant, yet an odd warmth accompanied it regardless. Part of her wanted to run- meanwhile another part... Linger closer.

"That's me~! And from what Merlin said... You must me Gaia? It's a pleasure to meet you!" Asteria smile and her pointed ears give a happy little wiggle.

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

That is correct. The voice once again rung out, every time it 'spoke' it seemed to pause... As if gathering it's thoughts. Survival of the planet hangs in balance. You are called upon to help. Your skill may not be enough.

”I know that… Alone mine or my friends skills may not be enough… But together we stand a better chance… But I’m always open to more help! Especially with someone who’s basically family!! Ehehe, what did you have in mind?” The idol was pretty cheerful, not showing her worry in the slightest.

The solution is simple. Humanity has sent agents. Yet humanity has been led astray. Protector of Gaia has failed in it's task. You shall be an agent. Reject the chains of Alaya. Take place mediator of the planet.

"We have been led astray? Reject the chains of Alaya, become a mediator of the planet? Could you explain those to me a bit more please?"

Humanity poses a threat to the planet. It had long since abandoned any desire to preserve it. More over. Its actions lead to its destruction. There is  need for these that can act as both a weapon and a bridge.

"I see... Well I agree with you to some extent humanity is a threat to the planet... Some people pay it no mind whilst others attempt to heal it... I cannot act as a weapon, for you or for anyone for that matter... I wish not to harm others myself... But I do not mind trying to be a bridge... It's already in my nature to spread the love around some~!"

. . . If diplomacy fails. What remains?

"Then that's when I just need to believe in my friends will be able to do their job~ We all have our strengths and weaknesses... My strengths just lay in diplomacy and supporting others..."

. . . The voice of Gaia paused for a few long moments. The orb pulsed a few times before finally... If all else fails. With no outside interference. Would you forgo fighting?

"I do not mind forgoing fighting, I'd rather solve things peacefully anyhow. Healing, supporting, and singing are my favorite things to do~!"

1:19 AM

Asteria let out a bubbly and musical hum, just being the musical bubble brain she is.

Kind soul. Yet weak.

1:22 AM

With that... The time resumed once again. The voice faded into nothingness along with the light.

”It is that weakness that makes me strong… I know I cannot do things on my lonesome… Which is why I stand with others… Together the weak can overcome the strong, alone we will fall… I’ll just keep giving out love as I’ve always done thank you very much~!” She continues to hum and skip along towards her destination before being called to the command room.

~~Add a command seal. You can use command seals on servants in goetia fight.~~

Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

~~Add a command seal. You can use command seals on servants in goetia fight.~~

(This goes over 3 yeah?

MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal

(This goes over 3 yeah?

( nope )

(maxed

Tachibana and Dechi return to Chaldeaa

Aphrodite returns to Chaldea.

6:46 PM

Altera returns to Chaldea.

Penthesilea already returned. Ortlinde returns to Chaldea

"Oh you gotta be fucking me-"

Orochi slithers back to Chaldea as a Giant snake Poe returns to Chaldea Saint George returns with his master back to Chaldea

Leopold leaves with Georgie

"Let's... Go. Golden."

"Sure as hell!" Grabbing Lexi ~~and avoiding Orochi's gaze~~, Kintoki returns to Chaldea!

Sits as he was already back to Chaldea in his case.

He failed to do so

"Ah... Seems they've won, congratulations Chaldea." She returned to chaldea herself.

Baal heads on home.

Returns to Chaldea.

Heads on back!

Bonker already headed back.

Floats there as well

Follows suit

The Assassin is going to pick up his frail Master and carry him Home. No complaints allowed.

"Ah... I'm sorry, Hero." "Guess we were a bit too slow." ".....I'll see you again, yeah?" She gave a warm smile at her once companion, and headed back home.

He was back in Chaldea!

Returns back to Chaldea

A single Thompson Contendor returns to its owner @Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Good Work, Soldier.