Editing City Series:Volume8b Chapter12 (section)

===Aoe’s Board Mode: In DT Castle===

'''<Aoe’s Over Reload>

Akalabeth has her arms crossed over her stomach.

Aoe: “Can I ask one thing? If Old Man Ungyou was a Plus strongest, why did he fight Algo and die? Would a wielder of the strongest power really do something that subtracts from himself?”

Akalabeth: “It is true the strongest power is unlikely to do anything that subtracts from your opponent or your own life. Because people generally do not seek death when they fight. So if it did lead to that…”

Akalabeth: “Yes, it must have been a battle where even death was a possible outcome.”

Aoe: “Does such a battle exist for the wielder of the strongest power?”

Akalabeth: “It does. For example, a battle over inheritance of the Master title.”

'''<Aoe’s Over Reload>

Akalabeth looks you in the eye.

Akalabeth: “Immortality is a requirement to hold the rank of Master and that requires an intense enough battle to greatly distort your Lives. But no one can intentionally cause that. Not even Kobayashi Ungyou, the strongest who was trying to pass his Master title to Algo.”

Aoe: “So as the strongest Plus, he could fight to eliminate Minus Algo’s anxiety and teach him the strongest power, but he could not survive the battle to pass down the rank of Master?”

Akalabeth: “I imagine it was a gamble. I have heard Kobayashi Ungyou was an old immortal since he only achieved the rank of Master in his 50s. The result may have been different if he had been younger.”

Aoe: “I don’t believe it! U-um, ma’am, why would he eliminate Algo’s anxiety, teach him the strongest power, and try to pass down the rank of Master? Especially when that would mean his death!”

Akalabeth: “I do not know why he made that gamble, Aoe Shouzou. If you wish to know, then do your own research. I am not your textbook.”

Aoe: “…”

Akalabeth: “If you wish to know what Kobayashi Ungyou sought, then fight. Surpass the battle between Suedomsa and me, rescue Yuo, and reach your own battle against Algo.”



'''<Algo’s Over Reload>

Akalabeth nods. Her lips form a small curve. She is smiling.

Akalabeth: <Listen. 2000 years ago, Suedomsa was so Minus, he avoided speaking with Yuo and this led to tragedy. By the time he decided to speak with her, she was no longer human and her only words…were a prophecy.>

Akalabeth: <He was too late. But what about now? What about you?>

Akalabeth: “It looks to me like you can just barely arrive in time. You came to DT in order to speak with Yuo and you are doing everything you can to end her resignation.”

'''<Algo’s Over Reload>

You click your tongue.

Aoe: <B-but she doesn’t remember me anymore. What do I do about that?>

Akalabeth: “Calm down. There is no need to panic. You are her savior.”

Akalabeth: <The current time is 2:49 PM. The enemy will have gathered and Yuo should be inside the Questron. Your battle should last only a moment. We will know soon whether the past will deliver a finishing blow to the present, or the present will inherit everything from the past. So…you need to prepare yourself.>

Aoe: <Mh. Just to be certain, is there any way of bringing back Yuo’s memories?>

Akalabeth: <None at all, save for a miracle.>

Akalabeth: “Are you saying you will not rescue her now that she has lost you?”

Akalabeth: “Your strongest power does not give up that easily, does it? Rescuing her is your starting line. The real struggle begins after that.”

Aoe: “So if I can pull this off with Yuo, I need to show off the strongest power with others as well?”

Akalabeth: “Yes. What kind of attack would you be willing to defeat Quartet and Algo with? You cannot read minds, but you must still come to understand your enemy’s anxieties and fears and surpass them.”

Akalabeth: “You must rescue Yuo, battle them, and ask them, Aoe Shouzou. Anyone can ask questions and anyone can find their own answer.”

'''<Algo’s Over Reload>

Akalabeth’s eyebrows are bent and her eyes narrowed. It is a slight smile.

You wrinkle your brow and frown.

Aoe: <Ha. Trying to motivate me? I’m a complete stranger to Yuo now. To use the holy symbols you people love so much, I’m like the devil binding the son of god to the human world. You get that, right?>

Akalabeth: <That is fine. As the attacker, you might as well be a pitchfork-wielding stealer of souls. And there might just be a highly unusual princess out there who wishes to speak with and stand with the devil who comes to steal her away.>

Aoe: “…Mh.”

Akalabeth: <Hee hee. Aoe Shouzou, was that meant as agreement or disagreement?>

Akalabeth: <nowiki><I</nowiki> imagine Yuo would be able to tell from the text alone.>

Akalabeth: <If that was an okay, then prepare for battle as soon as you end this Mode, Aoe Shouzou.>

Akalabeth: <You have an obligation to surpass us and then ask your question.>

Akalabeth: <Yes, we all see it that way. Suedomsa and I are finishing what we started 2000 years ago and you are finishing what you started 6 years ago and what you started here in this city.>

'''<Algo’s Over Reload>

Akalabeth continues to smile and nods.

Akalabeth: “Now, Aoe Shouzou, As DT’s queen, I officially request your power as you seek out the strongest Plus power. Reach Yuo before the Day of the Oracle arrives. And…”

Akalabeth: “Find an answer for the questions of the past, reclaim everything, and begin your own battle.”

Akalabeth: “That is what the past demands of you.”

'''<Aoe’s Board Mode has ended>