Toruri's movements were fluid and agile as he effortlessly dodged each sluggish strike from October, his frustration palpable as he sought an opening to strike.
This damn robot is so slow!!! I want to punch him, but he might do something unpredictable... Eh, I'll give it a try Toruri thought to himself, a determined glint in his eye as he summoned his magic.
"Enhancement Magic!!!" Toruri exclaimed, enveloping his fist in a crackling aura of power before delivering a powerful blow to October's stomach. The robot staggered backward from the force of the impact, sliding across the ground.
"That took a lot less mana than usual..." Toruri noted, a hint of surprise coloring his voice.
But October wasn't done yet. "Defense Protocol 554: MISSILE STRIKE," it announced, its arms transforming into missile launchers as it unleashed a barrage of projectiles towards Toruri.
"I knew it," Toruri muttered under his breath, his mind racing as he conjured a defense. "Ice Magic: Ice Wall!" he shouted, erecting a formidable barrier of ice to intercept the incoming missiles.
"Defense Protocol 554: FAILURE," October declared as its arms reverted back to their original form.
Seizing the opportunity, Toruri vaulted over the ice wall, his determination unyielding. "Time to show you something I learned on my own! Air Magic: Air Spear!!!" he cried out, conjuring a spear of pure air and hurling it towards October with deadly precision.
The spear found its mark, piercing through October's shoulder with a resounding thud. "Body: Penetrated. Activating: Flight Protocol," October announced, its legs transforming into rocket boosters as it soared into the air.
"Hey wait! Get back here!" Toruri exclaimed, unfurling his wings and taking flight in pursuit.
Meanwhile, amidst the chaos of battle, Kinrui stalked through the desolate streets of the empty town, his senses attuned to the subtle movements of his surroundings.
"There were a lot of people here earlier..." Kinrui observed, his brows furrowing in contemplation as he crouched down, his eyes closed in concentration.
"Stop hiding. I can feel your presence..." Kinrui declared softly, his words carrying an unmistakable edge of warning.
A man clad in a M.A.G.I.C shirt emerged from the shadows, a wicked grin twisting his lips. "YAHAHAHA! Looky here boys, we've found ourselves a victim!!!" he exclaimed, his voice dripping with malice.
In an instant, a swarm of M.A.G.I.C members descended upon Kinrui, their sinister laughter echoing through the abandoned streets.
"This is the entirety of the A through G army here! We took over this island and killed everyone here! We anticipated you coming," one of them boasted, his words laced with arrogance.
"Riveting. Let's see if you guys were really ready for me. Salami!!!" Kinrui declared, his voice cutting through the chaos as his magic surged forth.
The ground beneath them erupted in a frenzy of moss, transforming into an army of moss soldiers that surged forward to meet the M.A.G.I.C members in battle. The once-empty streets became a battlefield, the clash of metal and magic filling the air as Kinrui's enemies fell one by one to his relentless onslaught.
Toruri soared through the air with practiced ease, his wings beating rhythmically as he deftly evaded October's relentless missile barrage.
I gotta get close to him somehow... Toruri thought, his mind racing with strategies even as danger loomed overhead.
"FAILING FAILING Activating: N U K E," October's mechanical voice boomed, sending a shiver of dread down Toruri's spine.
"Did you just say... nuke?" Toruri questioned incredulously, his eyes widening in alarm.
As October's arm transformed into a massive missile launcher, Toruri's instincts kicked into overdrive. "So you did say nuke..." he muttered grimly, his wings propelling him into action.
With lightning reflexes, Toruri swooped beneath the colossal projectile and delivered a powerful kick, sending the nuke hurtling skyward.
"ERROR ERROR," October sputtered in confusion as the weapon soared out of sight.
Now's my chance! Toruri thought triumphantly, a surge of adrenaline coursing through his veins.
Summoning his magic, Toruri conjured forth his spine spikes with a fierce cry. "Zilla Tops!!!" he roared, orange magic enveloping his fist in the form of a fearsome clawed hand.
With a burst of speed, Toruri closed the distance between himself and October, delivering a devastating blow to the robot's midsection. The force of the impact sent October hurtling across the sky, disappearing from view.
"Nice!!!" Toruri exclaimed, his chest heaving with exertion as the magic around his fist dissipated.
But October's mechanical voice echoed ominously in the distance. "Activating: DEMOLISH."
"I'm scared that I could hear that..." Toruri muttered under his breath, his unease growing with each passing moment.
"Activating: U L T R A B O O S T E R S," October declared, its form hurtling towards Toruri with alarming speed.
"Ultra what-" Toruri barely had time to react before October slammed into his chest with bone-jarring force, gripping him tightly to prevent escape.
"GAH!" Toruri grunted in pain, a blob of saliva expelled from his lips as he struggled against the relentless assault.
"BRRRR, ACTIVATING: FLASH," October announced as blinding light erupted from its eyes, searing Toruri's vision.
"SHIT MY EYES!" Toruri cried out, his senses overwhelmed by the intense glare.
With a final, brutal blow, October brought both fists crashing down upon Toruri's head, sending him hurtling towards the ground below. Toruri landed with a bone-rattling thud, his body sprawled out on the sandy beach, battered and bruised from the relentless onslaught.
"Ugh..." Toruri groaned, pushing himself up from the sandy ground, his body protesting every movement.
His gaze fell upon Shuno's mutilated form, impaled by multiple spikes, and fear gripped his heart. "Shuno!" he exclaimed, rushing to his friend's side.
Shuno stirred, breaking free from the spikes and collapsing onto the ground with a pained grunt.
"What- WHAT HAPPENED!?" Toruri demanded, his voice tinged with panic as he watched Shuno's body begin to heal itself miraculously, his injuries vanishing before his eyes.
"I got into a fight that I couldn't win, so I decided to play dead until he left," Shuno explained, his voice strained with pain and exhaustion.
"Stupid question but... are you ok?" Toruri asked, his concern evident in his voice.
"Yeah, I just need to get stronger, I've been lacking in my personal training lately..." Shuno replied with a weak smile.
"Good to hear-" Toruri's words were cut short as he swiftly dodged one of October's attempts to ram into him. With a burst of speed, October flew over the sea and landed safely on a nearby island.
"You have something to do," Shuno remarked, his voice filled with determination.
"Yes, I do!" Toruri affirmed, his resolve hardened as he prepared to face his mechanical adversary once more.
Flying onto the water's surface, Toruri encased the sea below him in ice, providing himself with a stable platform. Erecting his spine spikes, he focused his energy, charging a powerful attack.
"Zilla-" Toruri began, his voice echoing with power.
"Rex!!!" he roared, unleashing a massive beam of orange magic towards October.
"INCOMING ATTACK INCOMING ATTACK" October's mechanical voice blared in warning as the beam struck it head-on, causing a massive explosion that engulfed the entire island in smoke.
"OF COURSE YOU WOULD SURVIVE THAT!!!" Toruri shouted in frustration, his wings unfurling as he flew towards October, determination burning in his eyes.
Seizing hold of the injured robot, Toruri soared into the sky, leaving the island far behind as they ventured into the unknown.
What am I going to do with him? Toruri pondered, his mind racing with possibilities as he grappled with the situation at hand.
But before he could formulate a plan, October's hand transformed into a deadly knife, and Toruri found himself under a relentless onslaught of stabbing strikes. With a grimace, Toruri released his hold on October, allowing the robot to fly a few feet back.
"Dammit," Toruri muttered, his frustration mounting with each passing moment.
"Terminating threat," October declared, its mechanical voice devoid of emotion as it launched into another assault.
But Toruri was ready this time. With practiced ease, he evaded October's punches, his movements fluid and precise. With a swift kick to the jaw, he retaliated, sending October reeling backward.
"This is getting very tedious and annoying!!!" Toruri exclaimed, his patience wearing thin as the battle dragged on.
Flying slightly above October, Toruri summoned his magic once more, his arm engulfed in a brilliant blue aura.
"AND I THINK YOU SHOULD DIE!!! ENHANCEMENT MAGIC!!!" Toruri roared, his voice ringing out with determination.
As his fist connected with October's face, a shockwave of blue energy erupted, engulfing the area in a brilliant azure light. The force of the impact sent October hurtling down towards the island below, its descent so swift and powerful that it cleaved the land in two, leaving destruction in its wake.
In the aftermath of the devastating blow, Toruri surveyed the wreckage with a mixture of relief and exhaustion, his breaths coming in ragged gasps as he braced himself for whatever came next.
"The island? Who- what happened?" Kinrui questioned, his voice laced with confusion as he surveyed the chaos around him.
"Kinrui!" Shuno's voice called out, drawing his attention to his friend who appeared, carrying a boat over his shoulder.
"Let's go!!!" Shuno urged, his urgency palpable as he gestured for Kinrui to join him.
With a shared sense of determination, Shuno and Kinrui leaped off the destroyed island, only for Shuno to deftly maneuver the boat beneath them, ensuring a safe landing.
"Where's Toruri?" Kinrui inquired, his gaze searching the horizon for any sign of their missing comrade.
As if on cue, Toruri touched down on the boat with a relieved sigh. "Phew, let's not get the boat stolen ever again..." he remarked, his voice tinged with exhaustion.
"They're getting away!!!" a M.A.G.I.C member shouted, pointing towards a group of their comrades who were stranded on one of the split halves of the island.
"They gave Salami too much time. He is the island now," Kinrui observed grimly, his eyes flashing with determination.
In a sudden display of power, the half of the island where the M.A.G.I.C members stood began to shift, its color changing to match Kinrui's moss. With a chilling inevitability, the land transformed into a gaping maw, swallowing the unsuspecting members whole.
As the screams of the doomed echoed across the waves, Kinrui, Shuno, and Toruri exchanged a somber glance, their victory tinged with the knowledge of the darkness that lurked within them. But for now, they sailed onwards, united in their resolve to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
"Now that that's taken care of, let's continue our venture," Kinrui suggested, his voice carrying a sense of determination as they sailed forward.
Suddenly, a disturbance in the water caught their attention, prompting Shuno to speak up. "What is that? I can't even sense its mana," he observed, his brow furrowed in confusion.
A familiar figure emerged from the depths, sending a shiver down Toruri's spine. "Oh no..." he muttered, his apprehension evident.
"REBOOTING REBOOTING Hello! Who is my owner?" October's mechanical voice rang out, its eyes scanning the group with mechanical precision.
"I would say me but that isn't tru-" Toruri began, only to be interrupted by October's next action.
"TAKING PICTURE OF: O W N E R," October announced, its eyes flashing as it captured an image of Toruri.
"What is the name of my owner?" it inquired, its gaze fixed on Toruri expectantly.
"Toruri!!!" he responded, his voice tinged with disbelief.
"Are you seriously going to take this robot?" Shuno interjected, his skepticism evident.
"Hello master Toruri, I am October bot, what will you like me to do?" October addressed Toruri directly, its tone obedient and ready to serve.
"Hell yea I'm taking this robot! October, get on this boat!!!" Toruri declared, his excitement palpable.
"Command: Merge with boat," October complied, and in an instant, the boat transformed, adopting a cybernetic appearance with sleek boosters attached to its hull.
"THERE'S BOOSTERS ON THIS NOW!?" Toruri exclaimed, his surprise evident.
"Affirmative," October confirmed.
"That's a bit of an upgrade," Kinrui remarked, a hint of admiration in his voice.
"Anything that makes this trip less boring and long is an amazing upgrade! October, activate the boosters!!!" Toruri commanded eagerly.
"Activating boosters," October complied, and with a burst of newfound speed, they set off into the sunset, their journey ahead filled with endless possibilities and newfound companionship.