Part 62: Update LIX - Featuring: A True Dragon being utterly clowned on

Update LIX - Featuring: A True Dragon being utterly clowned on



Yeah, sure, Hypnos took the longest to kill out of all bosses so far at a whopping 13 turns, but I also crippled myself in a number of ways. My team was designed entirely to deal with Solitary Sword, it has poor sustained DPS once GEORGE! runs out of bombs, and overuse of support effects meant I had to wait even longer to use Unison.

But what if I just wanted Hypnos dead ASAP?

Music: Preloma - Ruined Scholar City


Here we are, back before the fight with Hypnos, but this time the team is a bit... different.



Valerie will be leading the charge today, backed by her six identical twin sisters and two Prinny enthusiasts.





Don't worry Hypnos, this won't take but a minute.

Music: Ignith of the Final Attack feat. riya(eufonius)


I just need to chill for two turns while the Knight Squad builds meter.



Turn 1.



Turn 2.



Turn 3.









Don't have to worry about Solitary Sword if you kill Hypnos in one turn!



The hardest boss in the game, everyone!



The solution to a boss you can't faceroll is to just faceroll even harder!

Music: None


We now return to our regularly scheduled programming.







Music: If these Hands could Reach


This feeling is... unbelievable... My hatred is... dissipating... Ah... This is the first time I have ever felt pure joy... Unit 13... The true dragon hunters of this world... Defeat the True Dragons, as I know only you can... And save your planet from the sadness they, and we Hypnos, have caused...

*nods*



Aytel... I'm so sorry... My only sister, who has traveled by my side for an eternity...





Yes... The dragon hunters will handle the rest...!

*nods*



Free this planet from the chains of hatred that bind it...

And continue to protect those you love...

*nods*



This planet... This universe...

















*nods*

So it's all over, huh? Good going, Unit 13.

I'm so glad you're safe!





Music: Stops


But first, we must retrieve the Haze and Hypnos specimens. Please lend me a hand.

*nods*







...What exactly are we getting Hypnos' sample from? Haze is the Eden Dragonslayer, so we can get something off that, but Emel's body just disappeared.

Music: UE77 Tokyo


That will be the last we see of blue Dragonsbane.





Music: The Daily Grind


Hmph... You don't even look tired. In that case, stop by the War Room before you go to bed. They all can't wait to get their grubby little hands on those True Dragon specimens.

*nods*



But first...



Have to return the parties to how they were.



Music: UE77 In Ariake


That was incredible... You far exceeded my expectations★

You guys really did great. This'll be a huge step towards completing the Dragon Chronicle.

I bet the Dragonsbane in Eden will disappear once we finish off the remaining dragons~. You guys... saved Eden.

As a representative of Eden—, would like to thank you, Unit 13. And you as well, for your splendid navigation efforts.

M-M-Me!? I didn't...

Hahaha! Such humility.

Hmph... I guess the brat did a good job, huh?

Yup! She was a great help this time around★

You're spectacular, my cute little Mio~!





Well... Jil and I must go check on Ms. Nagiri's condition, then head back to Eden. There's loads of work that needs to be done for the restoration~.

We shall visit Tokyo again once the first phase is complete. However, we will help you if ever you find yourself in need! Think of it as returning the favor!

*nods*

See you later, Unit 13~.









There is something else I wish to speak with you about.

*nods*

...Thank you. I'll be waiting.





Man, you guys have gotten real strong. Maybe I can finally retire to the French Riviera now.

~

We have five specimens now... This has all gone significantly quicker than I originally expected!



To the terrace!

Music: Re:Vanishment (code：VFD Ver)




I can't help but wonder about what Hypnos said... That True Dragons are the pinnacle of evolution...



Obviously, all living things seek evolution... and power. If True Dragons are the pinnacle...



Humans want to be True Dragons?

It likely isn't a conscious thought. However, it is quite possibly our base instinct as living beings.

~

That's not evolution.

You're wrong. Evolution is power, and power is everything.

~~

The powerful... have a great responsibility. It is reasonable to conclude that both emotion and intellect rely on the presence of power. Consequently, the strong lead the weak... and in turn must lead the planet in a better direction. No matter which way you look at it, that power is the only route to true happiness. Perhaps... True Dragon is merely a title reserved for the strong ones who lead the planet.





On one hand, it'd be funny as hell if all the rampant powercreep leads to Opal turning into a True Dragon right as she kills VFD and Yuma is forced to mercy kill her.

On the other hand this is the game that's been a funny time travelling adventure the entire time, so the odds of that happening are slim to none.



You're thinking about it wrong.

No... You merely have yet to realize.

~

You want to be a True Dragon?

Not necessarily...

~~

Our wishes likely don't even matter. It is simply the responsibility of the strong. At this point, this idea is nothing more than speculation. However, there is one thing that I am certain of. My existence will grow stronger... Stronger than any True Dragon... And... stronger than you.



This is what I was born to do... and what I will continue to do. There is no stopping me now. I will grow stronger, so that I can be the most powerful being on this planet. Otherwise, my existence will be worthless. I simply can't accept that you are stronger than me... That would be unforgivable.



It's fine. We are rivals, right?

You treat me with grace even after I insult you so... You are truly something.

~

Power isn't important to me.

*chuckle* You and I are truly different. There is a clear, unavoidable gap between us.



If this were a world that had never been struck by the Dragon Calamity, we could have... ...

Never met, as there wouldn't be a need to make a living weapon to load with dragon data in the first place.





Music: The Daily Grind




Another scene starts as soon as we leave the terrace.



*nods*

I see... Oh, I meant to tell you... I want to go visit Mr. Yoritomo. I'm not really sure what I'm going to talk to him about, though... Could you come with me?



Of course.

Really!?

~

You should go alone.

Don't say that... It would be so awkward... I'm sure he'd be happy to see as many people as possible!

~~

*nods*

What a relief...! OK, let's go!



We've come so far...

A quick stop to see what Julietta has to say.



And to the Medical Floor!

Music: Re:Vanishment (code：VFD Ver)






U-U-Um... I'm sorry!

M-My wounds have healed. I must return to ISDF HQ.

Doctor Hori: Hey! You can't do that! I don't care how tough you think you are! You need your rest!

Y-Yeah! You shouldn't push yourself!

Hrmph...

...

...





You're imagining things.

Doctor Hori: Yes, yes. You must be right. I'm surely just making this up.



A small jingle plays, for some reason.

...

...

Doctor Hori: H-Hey, stop that... Now you're making this sound like it's my fault...

~

Then lighten the mood!

Doctor Hori: Oho? Is that a challenge? Well, it's a doctor's job to handle impossible requests! Leave this to me!

Music: Stops


Doctor Hori: Here I go!



The same jingle plays.

Music: Re:Vanishment (code：VFD Ver)


...

Doctor Hori: *pant* *pant* I guess times have changed...

~~



...?





I-I'm doing well now thanks to my friends... I'm not in pain anymore...

There's no need to act tough. You must surely be exhausted.

...

I heard you've officially begun working as a navigator here... Take a break if you feel even the slightest exhaustion. That will be beneficial for everyone.

It sounds like you know a lot about Dragon Sickness...

Professor Nagumo is working on the serum over at the ISDF laboratory. He will surely succeed soon. You will just have to hold on until then.

Um, but why are you...







Music: The Daily Grind


Even the minor NPCs can tell that they're father and daughter.

Doctor Hori: Mr. Yoritomo should be fine as long as he gets some rest.



What about Mio?

Doctor Hori: Her symptoms have stabilized. As Mr. Yoritomo said, she just needs to keep well-rested...

~

What about Nagiri?

Doctor Hori: She's still unconscious, but she's over the hump. Just as I'd expect from an Eden huntress. Having said that, it would be best to let her rest for the time being.

~~

Doctor Hori: You should rest as well, Unit 13. And about that girl and her navigation job... Let her continue as long as she wishes to do it. Humans tend to recover more quickly when they have important work to do. I'm sure being your navigator has added a great deal of purpose to her life.









And with that-



-Chapter 5 comes to a close.



Next time: You know what's better than one filler chapter?