After Zeimachi's departure to the previous Azur Lane world.
"*Stare*"「U-101」
"..." (Cera)
"*Stare*"「U-101」
"..." (Cera)
"*Stare*"「U-101」
"..." (Cera)
"Madam... that little is... " (Yjor)
Still in The Void which is currently being occupied by Cera, Yjor and U-101.
In the midst of her busy schedule, Cera who was casually taking a seat on her new chair while continued to sort the feathers on her hand, kept getting some curious glances from U-101 which she lets free to wander in The Void.
After Zeimachi went away in order to clean up the trash that was scattered there, Cera decided to let U-101 have a look as long as she didn't touch any of the feathers lying there.
As a matter of fact, Cera doesn't really care if U-101 is the curious type who'll keep asking her with lots of questions. As long as U-101 doesn't betray his expectations Cera will be more than glad to answers it.
'Ui, let me have my dialog already.' (Cera)
"Even if you wanna ask my three size I wouldn't angry. C'mhere, from where do you want to ask?" (Cera)
With her hands keep glowing from one feather to another, Cera lets out a warm smile since it's once in a blue moon when she found another curious soul who wanted to know about him.
'Well... though it is rare, doesn't mean there's no one.' (Cera)
- This is the example of love, remember it well -
- Lo... ve? -
As she had done with her research with those plenty feathers on her palm, she took this chance to have a pleasant chat with the fidgeting ship girl. Using her other free hand, she then constructing a blue royal sofa for U-101 to hop on.
Unexpectedly, U-101 was not being too refusal with it and complied with Cera's invitation to take the seat she had provided.
Besides, how could she even tried to refuse. U-101 feels that the snake resting on Cera's head will bite her if she utters in refusal.
"..." (Yjor)
Though... the snake itself didn't do anything dangerous, and continued to stand proudly as Cera played with its tail.
"Is that snake... your pet?"「U-101」
"Ah you're talking about Yjor? No No Yjor is not a pet... partly. She's very similar like... uhmm, this Void's little security guard? And although she really like to act like some ancient being, she's much more younger than me and him. So please forgive her in case she pour out another non sense." (Cera)
Hearing Cera's words that were clearly piercing for him, Yjor could only accept the ridicule while letting his tail to be pulled like a ruler. As for about how Yjor become a she, it's not wrong, Cera and Zeimachi always refer to Yjor with different calling.
"U-Umm it's fine actually. Cera, and you are... Yjor right? Nice to... meet you again."「U-101」
"Hm." (Yjor)
Seeing Yjor's arrogant attitude when he was near her, Cera flicked the snake's chin and made him fall from his throne.
"Just like what I said before, I'm a manager in here. This cutie worm is Yjor, a some kind of long ruler, then finally him Sakura Zeimachi who are our intern. Call us however you like." (Cera)
"Sakura... Sakura! That mister's name is Sakura!? D-Does it mean that Empire?!"「U-101」
Once again, U-101 showed a shocked expression on her face.
Even though she didn't really understand the culture of a foreign country, at least U-101 knew how important it was to carry the name of an important figure or the name of a country.
And now she heard about this full name of his.
It wouldn't be strange if U-101 had the thought that Zeimachi was an important figure or akind, and Cera was his friend who came from the same country.
She still can't explain the snake though.
"Unfortunately, nope~ He's not what you think, Sakura is just his surname and have no relevant with some country." (Cera)
'It carries far more heavier weight for him.' (Cera)
As she uncrossed her legs, Cera gaze leisurely into U-101's eyes who lowered her shoulder as she had received a disappointing answer.
"Ah yeah, I'm still just Cera the same as to what I told ya. And we're not from the same homeland, sorry if I lowered your expectations U-101." (Cera)
"Please no! It's just... were you really from Empire then..."「U-101」
U-101 lowers her head while remembering the origin of her world's troubles. There's still a little tremor from her shoulder because of the many bad memories she didn't want to remembers in there.
The ship girl also unconsciously reached her arm at a faded scar on her thigh, which still gave of something similar to phantom pain every time she recalled that bad memory.
'Could you tell me in more detail about that scar?' (Cera)
The wound was received when she accidentally annoyed one of the "visitors" in her port.
Actually U-101 just wanted to let those "visitors" know, that what they're doing was terribly wrong and tried to make them aware so they would stop from doing the misdeed.
Unfortunately the "visitors" didn't agree, and poked U-101's leg with a piece of broken glass while continued making fun of her.
Thanks to the ability of the medical ship girl there, U-101 indeed found that her wound was healing quickly. However, she could still clearly feel the scars given to her.
'So that scar have some symbolic meaning. A cruel one at that.' (Cera)
Cera furrows her brows as she remembered of how horrible Zeimachi was for being mean to her. Her aggravation then multiplied after she saw the girl who tried to cover the scar.
"Each bumps has its own meaning, some tow truck once spoke like that. But you'll get scratched by your own condemnation if you're not careful with your opponent." (Cera)
"A trow... truck? Condemn?"「U-101」
It was obvious U-101 didn't quite understand the reason of why they're suddenly discussing a tow truck and condemnation.
On the other hand, Yjor who had previously fallen and bounced off Cera's head, was starting to get back up and behaving proudly as if nothing had happened.
"Haha, don't mind. But you're really suck at hiding it, so I can't help but to ask you about that scratch. Are you willing to tell me why you received it?" (Cera)
"..."「U-101」
"You didn't want to tell him, I already know much about that since you still thought of Zei as one of them. But now... as long as you're willing I could lend you my ears." (Cera)
U-101 who heard her words, then reflexively hid the scar she had.
Be it the scar on her heart, or the scar on her body. Both of these are not things that can be cured quickly. Maybe it will take years for the ship girl to forget the nightmares of her past.
'... should I use the same way as him? *Sigh* What am I thinking.' (Cera)
"How about this, as we doing our talk, why don't we use that chance to show you more amazing part of this place." (Cera)
"Is it... really fine?"「U-101」
U-101 is still unsure, everything said from her sounded too sweet as if Cera wanted to invite U-101 into the sudden tour around the Void.
If there is an example of comparison, then Cera acts like a real estate agent who always tell lies about the property for her customers.
'At least I'm not scamming her.' (Cera)
But for now, the ship girl has no one she can tell about her wish to disappear and escape the realities of her life. Hence, U-101 thought that if it's okay to tell Cera a little bit of detail which has been buried in her heart.
"I have a keen hearing. Here, you can sit beside me if that makes you more comfortable." (Cera)
"... Thank you."「U-101」
As she do what needed to be done with Cera beside her, U-101 felt a bit awkward because of how clingy Cera was.
Sometimes Cera blatantly rubbed her head, sometimes Cera also patted her shoulder, and sometimes Cera also hugged her body whenever she wanted to.
- This is the example of affection -
- ...? -
In the conversation that contained the inner voice of the ship girl, Cera always acted like a granny who missed her granddaughter.
'That's rude. I'm to old to be called as granny.' (Cera)
Then what're they talking about? It's simple. They're now talking about-
'No~pe. It's a girls talk, so peeper better get away from here.' (Cera)
...
'Fine-fine, if it's just little then let me tell it okay. It's just... she become reminded of her commander/shikikan from that port. The previous dubious leader who had sold his underlings after being trapped.' (Cera)
...
'I think this girl's feeling hasn't reach "Love" yet, but if we're using affection indicator I think she's still hoping for a better end for that dubious leader.' (Cera)
Or so Cera spoke in her thoughts.
Her attitude that really cares about the ship girl looks very real. Even U-101 subconsciously begins to open her heart, little by little thanks to the understanding nature that Cera showed for her.
'But you know it right ▀▀▀▀, everything that I'm going to done is only for him.' (Cera)
Allowing U-101 to use her embrace as warmth, Cera gazed sharply at one direction where nothing but the endless Void spread out beyond her sight.
Within her eyes that were filled with determination to create the future she wanted to be, the glistening symbol of asterisk in her eye began to morphed into another brighter form.
- This is a form of determination -
- ...? -
"..." (Yjor)
On the other hand, Yjor who felt his existence was becoming alienated, felt that the atmosphere there didn't need his presence and started to leave like an understanding snake.
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As for Zeimachi
After he retrieved his items he had previously hid, and resetting the spell he has placed upon. Zeimachi began to carry out his plan to liberate the port and the people who were there.
"Let's try it."
Standing on the ground wet by the roaring waves, Zeimachi looked towards his destination with a different instrument from the feather he was used to.
The object is round, black in color and has many small lights within it just like the snow in a snow globe. He called the object as Astra, a container that holds many stars within the sphere.
The tool actually has many functions, even too many functions for Zeimachi.
Starting from summoning various items, knowledge, laws, even creatures from other worlds that could be used for him, to how it could break the balance between each worlds.
That's why he has to lock his memories regarding the object so he doesn't depend on it all the time.
"Search for presence... search for trap... search for cam. Add it with different layer and put it together."
The stars inside begin to move and assembled according to his will.
The black ball of stars then changed its form while becoming a map of this port. Just like a radar which was used in some FPS game, Zeimachi had received a good view for his current position.
There are some red dots which are human consciousness, and there are also yellow dots which are ship maidens who have moderate damage.
It wasn't hard for him to differentiate between human and ship girl since those maiden have an element of wisdom cube inside them.
The green dots which indicates the ship girls who are still sane and haven't suffered much damage, and then lastly white dots which are the dead bodies of those ship girls in the said port.
"..."
For a moment, Zeimachi retained his silent after seeing the many ship girls who had turned into white dots.
Deep within his already dirty heart, he could still feel if there's a tiny little amount of emotion who're telling him to save the ship girls.
- It's an example of inner voice -
- ...? -
That speck of emotion is pure because of his sincerity in saving the victims who have fallen without any demand. However on the top of the said pure emotion, there's a raging one who've clouded his true self.
"Target found, moving to position."
Like a hunter who always knows the hunting ground and his prey's habit, Zeimachi moved swiftly without the slightest sound from his footsteps.
He passed the class and dormitory which host most of the ship girls be it who're still living or already dead. In a place shrouded by the aura of death, he also found a ship girl who was mourning the lifeless body of her comrade.
"Bulin... hey, big sis... won't you wake up bulin?"
The ship girl's lifeless body was covered in bruises, as well as tears from sharp objects. Blood continued to flow from her body, while her sibling could only try to delay the inevitable.
Despite that, Zeimachi didn't stop his steps and continued towards his intended target.
- This one is a mark from a soldier -
- ...? -
It wasn't long before he came back to find the same scene, but this time, there was only the ship girl's body which was pierced by many swords and lying under a large tree covered in blood.
"A... neki?"「Montpelier」
"..." (Zeimachi)
"Plea... se be... safe."「Montpelier」
The ship girl let out her last breath without being able touch the hand of some unknown figure in front of her, and she ultimately sleep in eternity.
Even so, Zeimachi still steadfastly continued on after he confirmed what kind of weapon was used to kill the ship girl.
"Presence of Noble phantasm has been confirmed. Proceeding to the next step."
After encountering the same occurring scene over and over and over again, Zeimachi arrives at his destination. No matter how many deaths he went through, the look on his face still didn't change as he positioned himself.
- This one is a proof of an apathy -
- ... -
"..."
His first target stationed in the ship girls bath room.
Not that the target was guarding the toilet, it's just that from the signal Zeimachi received on his map, this target was in a hurry to get into the bathroom to finish his business.
"Damn tissue!" (Target)
He's a male around thirty and more taller than Zeimachi around 190 or 200 cm (6,4 ft) with tanned skin and buff muscle. He had a shiny bald head and wearing a casual shirt and short pants. A typical burly man who is now dying to enter the bathroom.
Then why did Zeimachi choose that man as his target? Since if he really wants to clean all of the trash, then he can very easily eradicate every single one of them as he goes through the port.
"Begin."
His reason is none other than U-101.
- This one is a sigil of avenger -
- ...? -
"Constructs anything for me to catch him."
Zeimachi who was already in a comfortable position then used the black ball of star in his hand to pull out another object which he then held without any hesitation.
[Spell in use: 0 ]
[Constructing item... Success, Human Ball x10]
[Summary Tag : Catch Poke Trainer]
What appeared on his hands are a bunch of poke ball that instead of catching Pokemon its catch human instead.
He had a very strange thought as Zeimachi saw the Human-balls on his hand, it seems there's a slight hint of mad scientist inside of him. Nevertheless, he put those thoughts away and ready himself in a position.
"Go."
Using his dominant hand, he throws the balls toward the building which are containing the toilet being used his target. Human ball after human ball he threw and scattered in various directions around the toilet area, but none of them fell to the point he wanted.
It's weird.
The first ball went over the roof, the second ball went off the trajectory path and fell into the road, the third ball got stuck in a bush near the entrance, the fourth ball bounced off a small tree and went into a ditch.
- This is the example of an idiot, remember it well Hylia -
- ... yes? -
"... Ah, I forget of how suck I am at aiming. "
Before Zeimachi threw his next human ball, his mind suddenly become cleared again as he remembered the foolishness which he always had from a long time ago.
Undeniable and inviolable, Zeimachi has some very poor throwing skills.
His previous face which was stiff and looked scary like a veteran, has now returned to the face of a man full of goofiness with his bird's brain sickness.
Even though he had traversed many worlds and solved many problems, that person was still an idiot who always did unimportant things that fell short of the mark.
"Hmm... well let's just spam it again."
- Do you want to try it -
- ...? -
- It's okay, you're still learning -
This one is an example. If only he used another method other than throwing, then he would be able to easily complete the mission.
Despite that, Zeimachi kept trying to rely on his luck and in the end managed to place a human ball on the perfect spot.
- Yes, just like that -
- ...? -
- Don't worry, you did it right -
The reason he was aiming for the entrance of the building, was to make his target fall into the trap and get caught in the human ball.
According to his envisioned event, the target would step out with a satisfied expression and then he'll took the human ball out of his curiosity. That's when the trap which has been placed will trap him into the ball.
- That's good Hylia, go on -
- Yes... -
And then fortunately there weren't too many incidents which made his plan deviating from its purpose, which means he successfully captured the target into his pjafinegfubaui...
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The Void
"Huh?" (Cera)
"Whoaa?! What's wrong?"「U-101」
Inside The Void, there're Cera and U-101 who are looking through some of the memories archived in the scattered feathers. Due to the influence of the feathers which could even affect the senses of people in the real world, U-101 seemed to be having the same experience as to one of the memories she had just saw.
"... Sorry, U-101 let's us continue. Where were we again?" (Cera)
"Transformation! We're just about transformation!"「U-101」
And the U-101, who was enjoying her entertainment, was suddenly surprised by Cera who accidentally canceled the projection of the strands they were looking at.
Even so, covering up her surprise, Cera quickly continued the projection that was interrupted halfway through.
Furthermore, U-101 who had a childish expression wanting to watch her favorite weekend cartoon looked very amused. It was as if she had slowly heal from her past trauma.
'Enough about that, ▀▀▀▀. No, as expected there's something strange from a while ago.' (Cera)
- Don't worry, it's not unrecoverable -
- ... yes. -
'... you, who are you.' (Cera)
While keeping U-101 amused by the memories, Cera secretly instructed Yjor to keep some distance from her so the snake wouldn't be affected by whatever she intend to do. The asterisk shape in her blue eyes began to bloom, as if showing the terror of her will.
- Although a bit soon but go on, it's going to be fine -
- ... -
- This way, you could probably... become real -
- ... yes? -
Inside The Void which started doing things that were hard to understand, Cera was still waiting for an answer from somewhere.
No amount of serenity could silence her doom, and even if there were, they were all nothing but mirages created by beings who were exhausted in their bodies and minds.
And in the midst of a moment filled with uncertainty, Cera finally got her answer.
Hello.
I am Hylia.
Another character in this story, the same as you Cera.
Due to some "family matters", Writer created me.
And then...
... Uhm, is this the right one?
- Yes, go on -
'Please don't tell me you're reading something.' (Cera)
I'll replace the writer for a bit, and then I'll also be placed upon this story.
'HuUuh?! Do you think I will just believe it?!' (Cera)
The writer also reminded me to watch over your language and to strictly told you to don't read the narration.
'It is definitely that peeve.' (Cera)
Cera looked a little confused.
She had made enough plans if it was only to face the writer who was able to write her destiny, but she didn't expect that this writer was also capable to make some other characters.
Because she considered this as a pressing matter, Cera stepped away from U-101 as well from Yjor to the other side of The Void in order to be able to talk about the things she wanted to ask more freely.
"Are you sure you're going to be put into this crappy tales? If I were you, I'll definitely thought much about it." (Cera)
Talking with her mouth open made her feel a little relieved.
- It's okay, answer her -
I already got a confirm note about it from the writer. It's also count as replacement.
"Note?" (Cera)
For a moment, Cera tried to process the few words that bothered her a little, but she didn't let that bother her mind.
"Well... as long I got to know these "narrations" part it's fine. I don't know of how you feel being a replacement, but don't think much about it. Everyone has their past, even if you are some imitations, it doesn't mean you are a nobody." (Cera)
- And this... is the proof of dismal radiance -
A radiance?
Realizing those words, Cera acted slightly embarrassed and quickly snorted loudly as if she completely disagreed with the meaning of the word.
"... I'm not. Anyway I'll be looking forward with you, temporary ▀▀▀▀." (Cera)
Temporary?
"Well I guess it some of title for those with a temporal authority. Don't mind about it and let's do our best." (Cera)
Cera felt that if she got comrades in arms.
"Just to be sure, Hylia. Right now you're using the one written by that lazy ▀▀▀▀ right? By no mean you're intently trying to piss me off with your own words right?" (Cera)
- Just tell her yes -
Yes?
"Okay..." (Cera)
Even though Cera had suppressed her anger, she looked like about to punch something to more efficiently reduce her anger. Luckily Yjor who quickly realized this, immediately fled so as not to be affected by the consequences he didn't want.
"I'll definitely do Russian roulette for that guy." (Cera)
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Once again, let's return to the previous Azur Lane world. In the bathroom where he didn't want to find another ship girl or thugs from spotting his arrival.
"AGGGRRRRRHHHHHH!!!" (Target)
It was a scream.
A scream so horrendous which filled with agony from the victim. Interspersed with suffering in every scream, the victim who is unable to do anything can only continue to scream at the perpetrator who has made him suffer.
"Kukuku... Please don't fall on me yet Mr.Johnny~" (Zeimachi (El Dust))
The culprit was none other than Zeimachi, or at least one of his previously forgotten selves.
Be it his aura or expression, they had an expression that was completely different from Zeimachi's.
Doing such cruel things while being able to keep on laughing even though the victim begs for mercy, he's the only one who enjoys such depraved activities.
"Oh my~ Please be careful okay? Don't drink it too fast. Do you want more oil? or maybe aspirin? Maybe some baking soda?" (Zeimachi (El Dust))
He's none other than the one who was called as El Dust. One of his personalities who could do any kind of torture with pleasure.
Right now he's in the middle of force-feeding the target which he called as Johnny with lots of strange liquid until the target couldn't breathe.
"Ahh... He's fall already... Next time find me a sweet blood my brother, this is not in my plate." (Zeimachi (El Dust))
Immediately afterwards, El Dust flicked the lighter he found from his target's pocket and thrust the flaming lighter into his throat which had been torn open.
After gallons of the strange liquid were gulped down into his throat, from Johnny stomach which filled with abs and six pack, there bursted out a blazing flame which not only melted his skin but also killing him for sure from a severe degree burn.
Usually El Dust uses really like to use the rope or the scissor for his prey.
But because he didn't want his beloved to be tainted by the blood of sinners, he resorted to another method that was more pleasant but still merciful in his own eyes.
"It's making a quite good roasting smell isn't it brother?" (Zeimachi (El Dust))
After disposing of Johnny's body which had been burned like charcoal and then extracting his memories, Zeimachi was finally able to understand a large part of how the misery in that world started.
"..." (Zeimachi)
Paying no heed to a body scorched by the flames in front of his face, he kept thinking about what kind of ending would be better for the ship girls.
Greed.
Insecurity.
The commander.
Trap.
Scam.
Gambling.
Loan sharks.
Debt.
Blackmail.
Those are the summaries of many information which he got from the deceased charcoal human.
As for the more specific part, it was all begun with the true commander of this port which has been scammed by a certain fake loan shark.
The identity of the loan shark itself can be said to be difficult to know when viewed from the memory of the deceased, but Zeimachi still could somehow figured out most of it based from his experience.
"*Sigh*" (Zeimachi)
After that, the loan shark used the perfect moment where the commander was at the lowest point of his job. Of course, at that point the commander still had no idea who he was talking to.
Approaching the commander and becoming friendly, the commander was still unaware of the trap that awaited him from the loan shark. And even when he did, it was already far too late.
When the commander gets temporary pleasure from winning at gambling, he can indirectly forget all the burdens of his job as a commander.
It's definitely not a bad thing, but he went to far.
Defeats after defeats, the commander was late to realize if in every moon he won he will later lose the sun instead.
The commander himself also had quite a youthful face.
Whether it's because of the background in harem games like Azur Lane or because of the entity who created the world, the commander looks still full of naivety.
Putting things short, the commander who becomes trapped in gambling and debt finally realizes that all the cycles he was in, are actually a trap from the loan shark.
The commander was enraged, but the loan shark put another card which restrict his movement more and more.
A debt letter, proof of nepotism, and more blackmailed-style threat for the commander.
In the end, it was all the ship girls in the harbor who had to pay the price. Why?
Because the loan shark promised that if the commander gave "several ship girls" to himself, he would erase all debts and evidence of the commander's. Even the loan shark would also give bonuses to the commander as long as he was willing to be an obedient dog.
The further story was clear, the commander obediently chose to be a lap dog and hid himself to some far away country to let the wave pass while hiding his mistake.
And then, for those ship girl who didn't know anything about those. A hell for them has just begun.
...
....
.....
It has been three days since the loan shark come to this place, and yet, it was as if a few weeks has actually passed in this port.
What have he done, what have those ship girls experienced, and what made them didn't try to resist.
Let's sort them one to other.
During his stay with the other man from his syndicate, the loan shark has turned the port into a brothel where all kind of girls are served as a prostitute.
When the business opened, immediately there were hundreds of people from all over the world who knew the news from their "secret channel", came to enjoy the bodies of the girls that were worthy of every penny.
Even the loan shark somehow knew if sooner or later their misdeeds will be reported to the HQ, and this tragedy will end.
But when that time comes, just how many ship girls will survive.
The deceased Johnny alone had already "did" more than a dozen girls. In the first day, he was one of the most vivacious one who barged into the ship girls' dorm, and subjugated them by any means.
Successive rape, cutting of their limbs, and even to relying on drug. Those ship girl were completely conquered by many other henchmen who did the same.
Those with strong will tried to resist, but how about the little ones. Those with strong belief tried to flag their justice, but what about those with wavering heart.
To protect their friends many sacrifices needed to be made, ultimately turning them into what U-101 refers to as... "Meat".
After all, those ship girl couldn't hurt their assailant because their commander is taken as hostages, and this fact was frequently abused by those loan shark henchmen's to dominate many ship girls before putting them in the brothel.
Furthermore, the loan shark also told them to hid the real truth if their commander has actually sold them in order to save his skin, and he'll reveal the secret when he catch the news of navy approaching.
Those are the memories Zeimachi received.
...
....
.....
"..." (Zeimachi)
His eyes was still focused. There's no waver could be seen from those unwavering eyes. There's no cold sweat, and not even any anger stirred inside him.
It was as if he was unstirred by any lost and unmoved by any gain.
"When was it again? The last time I met some other similar world like this? If I remember it correctly, the last time I met with someone from Azur Lane was..." (Zeimachi)
Devoid from any emotion, the monster of emotion starts to utter some unknowing words.
"... No, stop it. Don't start your boring story telling." (Zeimachi)
As he loses his balance, another memories played inside his head. A memory from distant past which pose little meaning for the current him. His left eye starting to get blurred and vermillion blood ooze out from the same eye leaving bloods droplet onto the flor.
"Shut it... I don't need you anymore." (Zeimachi)
A bright glow of topaz started to be emitted from his bloodshot eye, while he also tried to catch a glimpse of it from a mirror in that bathroom.
It didn't take long for his eyes to become unusable and in the end, he lost control of one part of his body.
"Yooo... took you long enough. Still remember me? It's your god Sengoku." (Zeimachi?)
As he opened his eyes and stare onto the mirror, his left eye has changed into a very different color.
It was the color of golden topaz. A color that should symbolize peace, but when that color is owned by him the meaning changes completely. Instead the serenity of peace, his golden topaz symbolize decimation of war.
Unlike El Dust, who previously tried to seize his body whenever the opportunity arose, this personality seems to prefer a more violent method.
"Let it flow." (Sengoku)
- This is a result from the poison of hatred -
- Ha... tred? -
"..." (Zeimachi)
"Fill your entire being with rage and use your hatred to overthrow their palace." (Sengoku)
- One of the poison that could corrode your heart -
- ... yes. -
"Each of them... indeed not completely innocent. However, they're still a resident of this world. They have their own life." (Zeimachi)
Sengoku, and also El Dust.
The two of them are not just different sides of a coin, but they're more of a dice that has different numbers and dots.
And Sengoku, who is currently being faced by Zeimachi, has a trait that likes to destroy whatever is in front of him. Be it a good one or the vise versa.
As for the reason why Sengoku could appear, it's none other than because even though Zeimachi had emptied his heart and mind so he wouldn't feel any grudge or anger, he can't escape the seed of hatred which has been permeated in his heart.
And the seed was too deep to be pulled out.
"So? Just shut up and use your hand. Stop all of your reasoning and turn this place into pool of blood." (Sengoku)
While Zeimachi was still trying to close his left eye, Sengoku began to forcibly take over his body and punch the mirror in front of him. A bit of blood started flowing from the impact, but it quickly disappeared and the wound on his hand returned to normal.
Zeimachi thought for a while as he wash his hand on the sink.
"... Very well, let's do it. It's not like before anyway." (Zeimachi)
When El Dust took his body temporarily, he couldn't help but to fall asleep in order to adjust his both his mind and body, plus added with soul as well.
Even though until now the adjustment has not been completed perfectly, Zeimachi decides to see firsthand how his personality, Sengoku, is acting on the field.
He wanted to do it because based from what he remembered, Sengoku was still better than El Dust since he only has desire in destruction and nothing more.
"Ah, let's do it and enough with this bullshit. Heed my call, Mikage." (Sengoku)
As he reached his hand to the charcoal body, Sengoku let out a creepy grin while calling something similar to the Rope and the Scissor.
"Let my rage fill your blade, AND SLAIN THOSE DAMNED FIEND!" (Sengoku)
Not long after he rose his voice, a big sheathed sword appear from the Johnny. The sword was tall since it could even touch the ceiling of that bath room. And even if it was called as a "sword", this weapon has more similarity with a "Nodachi", a bigger version of katana.
It had a white sheath as if it was cleansed of any sin, while also emitting some sort of malicious aura awaiting to be unsheathed.
The sword looks big with a white colored sheath, it reached more than three meters. Emitting cold aura awaiting to be unsheathed. Sengoku who was very eager in drawing the blade then grasped the hilt of that sword, only to be stopped by Zeimachi.
"Uhmmm Sengoku... could you like... uhh, stop with the chuuni vibe? I'm getting all shiver from hearing it. Just... do it normally okey? If you want to kill, then do it. But don't add any phrase like that... please." (Zeimachi)
According to him, Sengoku was indeed have a quite fierce color. Yet at the same time, Sengoku also liked to add many things in his days with eight-class-syndrome phrase. To bring judgement this, avenger that, my blade will this, your move already within that
Though... that was Zeimachi's reason to hide from his dark past. Sengoku is him after all.
"Who do you think you are talking to, don't think you a weakling should just shut up and obey?" (Sengoku)
With one slash from his weapon, Sengoku broke the bath room and teared it apart into pieces. All of the rubbles fall onto each other as he walks on the top of it. As he used his eye to look at any directions, Sengoku jumped up and kicked his weapon to the appointed direction.
The unsheathe weapon then crashed into a room which apparently had quite numbers of people in there.
*KLANG*
"Haha! As expected of me, looks like I kicked it to the right way." (Sengoku)
The loud sound of metals clashing against each other resounded throughout the surrounding area. The impact was so strong that it created a shockwave strong enough to shatter the windows and send leaves flying.
Sengoku who has kicked his weapon then looked at the arrival point of his nodachi, and from there, he could saw a few ship girl who're currently mingled with many henchmen and the perpetrator or the mastermind, loan shark.
"Ohh? HEY YOU! NICE SHIELD YOU GOT THERE!" (Sengoku)
"..." (South Dakota)
Apparently, Sengoku also saw the ship girl which he thought has blocked his weapon and praising her greatness for lasting more than second. The ship girl unfortunately, didn't respond to his compliment.
After the dust started to dissipate and the people inside could start to see, there came the boss or the loan shark who had recognized the existence of a strange man wearing a suit, and also the one who had kicked a large sword at him.
"Who are you?" (???)
When the other people were scared and panicked by what had happened, he instead acted calmly and faced Sengoku who was still standing far on the top of the ruins of the toilet.
"HAAAAH?! I CAN'T HEAR ANY SHIT?! ANYWAY, OEE YOU CHOCOLATE! LET'S TRY IT AGAIN NOW!" (Sengoku)
Sengoku who got enthusiastic to try another shot, got hyped up and don't pay any attention to any weakling in his eye including. This of course incurred the loan shark's wrath since he got putted aside as if he's less important than the ship girl.
"How dare you!" (???)
The boss got angry and glare to Sengoku who didn't even care about him. He also didn't know if a wrath is something that shouldn't be pointed at Sengoku since it was the thing Sengoku like.
- Hmm? It's unexpected, you're asking why he like anger? -
- Yes. -
He then switch his attention to his henchmen and other ship girls around him. His eyes filled with anger and frustration grew more fiercer from how Sengoku act while kept ignoring him.
- Well... because his anger has once cleansed the world, that's why -
- Yes? -
"What are you waiting?! Kill him?! What's the use of these bitch if you let him escape!!! The one who got his head could have any girl he want with extra!" (???)
At first they're scared, but when they heard this sentence, those henchmen let outs their laughter while putting their hand on some of their personal ship girl during their stay in that port.
Some have their hair got dragged, some have their hand and neck grabbed. Those ship maiden could do nothing to resist them.
The effect that Sengoku had, has started to affect all the human around the port and which also boils the loan shark's emotions and feelings to be enraged.
According to Zeimachi who was watching the scene unfold from behind the scene, the effect is similar with [ Madness enchantment ], but instead of effecting the servant it'll affect humanity's heart instead.
"You too Enterprise, or both your Commander and sister will die like a dog!!!" (???)
From the darkness of the shadows in a corner of the room, a ship girl appeared to answer her call. Her silver hair which was supposed to be long, was now cut shorter than before.
Her hat which should have been on her head has now gone, and the coat covering most of her upper body has now turned into cape on her back with the long sleeves coiled around her neck.
"... Yes." (Enterprise?)
Enterprise alter step into the battle, with both of her nature and wish that're still unknown.