>>6175785You back up somewhat, knowing Hearts is going to be the one making the big speeches here. You watch carefully as out of the citadel come five individuals, much like how Chiaotzu and Hearts had shown and described them. A lion man with blue fur and the disposition of a fierce warrior. A quite large fishlike man with more ornate decorations on his robes. A more muscular woman with draconic features with a harsh scowl on her face, a beastly and ferocious power radiating off of her. A more demonic-looking woman that seems to give off a teasing, almost… succubus-like vibe, if you had to describe it. And a powerful aged man with long hair and beard, pointed ears with a clip on them, imposing and clearly glaring at you all with almost dismissive contempt. Besides him, the rest all have halos above their heads.
The few people even close to the five call out to them in voices of praise and adoration… with “Yalbadoth!” the most common name being cheered. You can even feel some of them sharing Ki and Magic with them, though such offerings feel minuscule compared to the power on display already. Hearts lands first, with Yalbadoth giving a growling snort. “You were a fool to come here, God Hater. You were an even bigger fool to bring these people to their deaths. I care not what tale was spun to sway them to your side, but the defiance shown here guarantees them only death. Any who stand against the Archons shall be made examples of.” Yalbadoth next looks to Ryuno and glares at him. “And if death is not enough a punishment, more severe means shall be taken and broadcast across the cosmos.”
“You still talk a big game, but you’re on the ropes. You WILL fall from your ‘throne’ today, tyrant. Mortals shall no longer be shackled to this corrupt system you’ve put in place.” Hearts begins, thrusting his fist into the air. “The reign of the Archons will end this day, and this universe will be FREE!” Chiaotzu stands beside him, slightly nervous but determined.
Tilting his chin up slightly to look down on Hearts all the more, Yalbadoth next glances around at all of you. “You will be given one chance and one chance only to stand down, lest you end up begging for death. Even you, traitor. Even you… Son. Will any of you deluded fools take it?”
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