As the Azure Star powered up its Excalibur for another devastating strike, Azure King confidently aimed the colossal energy blade toward GENESIS. However, in a surprising turn of events, GENESIS, with an air of ominous determination, raised its hands, halting the trajectory of the Excalibur attack midair.
The shock on Azure King's face was evident as his confidence wavered in the face of GENESIS's unexpected display of power. The once-assured ruler now stood in disbelief, witnessing the seemingly impossible—a force capable of holding back the sheer might of the Excalibur, an act defying the known laws of combat.
As Azure King relentlessly directed the might of Excalibur toward GENESIS, each strike was met with an equal display of resistance. GENESIS, now emboldened and determined, blocked and countered every incoming assault with unwavering resolve.
Seeing GENESIS holding its ground against the charged Excalibur, Azure King aimed to fully unleash the sword's power once more. But as the Azure Star's weapon approached its climax, GENESIS, in a display of sheer strength and defiance, intercepted the Excalibur and shattered it into countless fragments.
Azure King's shock was palpable, evident in the disbelief etched across his face. However, without missing a beat, the Azure King swiftly summoned the fragmented Excalibur pieces, commanding them back together to form with the Azure Star's once more. Determined and enraged, Azure King controlling the Azure Star and delivery towards GENESIS in a colossal fist blow.
"Take this, GENESIS!" Azure King roared, the fury in his voice resonating across the battlefield as the Azure Star's fist surged forward, But just before the blow reaching, GENESIS swiftly dodged, evading the devastating strike with unparalleled agility.
GENESIS ascended higher into the sky, raising its hands as an ethereal pull resonated from within. Countless shards of the shattered Excalibur, taked from Azure Star, reacted to GENESIS's command, drawing closer and coalescing into the form of the formidable Excalibur once more.
Azure King stood in sheer disbelief, his shock palpable as he beheld the reformation of the Excalibur. "How... can it be?" he uttered, his voice trembling with incredulity, unable to fathom GENESIS's ability to manipulate the fragmented weapon into a cohesive whole once again.
Eliza, observing the situation through comms from the Silver Prism's Motherbase, observed the astounding feat. "It's commanding those fragments and reconstructing Excalibur," she remarked, her voice tinged with surprise, witnessing GENESIS's unprecedented control over the shattered weapon.
The Azure King, amidst the chaos of battle, summoned his mech troops with an authoritative command, urging them to assail GENESIS. As the troops surged forward, Joseph's voice boomed across the battlefield, halting every movement with an undeniable authority.
"STOP! You lowly scum!" Joseph's voice echoed with an unparalleled dominance, freezing the Azure King's mech troops in their tracks. A palpable silence fell over the battlefield, even Crimson Queen's elite unit, Crimson Knight, stilled at Joseph's command.
Witnessing this turn of events, Azure King felt an unsettling tremor in his hands, a sensation that gripped him inexplicably. "What?! Why is this happening again?" Azure King muttered, bewildered by the unexpected quiver in his hands.
In the Silver Prism Motherbase, Crimson Queen's hands trembling, mirroring the unexplained tremor felt by others across the battlefield.
As GENESIS powered up the Excalibur, Azure King observed the moment with a sudden sense of dread creeping over him. It was an unfamiliar sensation for the formidable ruler, a sense of fear that now over him for the first time in his life.
As Excalibur reached its pinnacle of power and GENESIS surged forward toward the Azure Star, Joseph felt the weight of Erina's words echoing in his mind. Just as GENESIS was about to strike, Erina's voice penetrated Joseph's focus, halting him in his tracks.
"Joseph!" Erina's voice, tinged with urgency and emotion, resonated through Joseph's. Tears welled in her eyes as she pleaded, "Joseph, please stop. Remember our promise... You mustn't let it consume you. I don't want you to become this... Joseph."
In that moment, Azure King seized the opportunity, making a swift escape. The Azure Star safely retreated to the Empire of Azure Star.
Erina's heartfelt plea cut through the haze, stirring Joseph's awareness. The word "Excessiveness" faded from GENESIS comms, leaving him in a moment of clarity. Confusion marked his expression as he turned to Erina. "Erina? What's wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden?"
Eliza, relieved at the shift in Joseph's demeanor, interjected, "It's working?"
Erina, composing herself, replied to Joseph, "It's nothing, Joseph. Please, focus on rescuing Scarlett first."
Eliza quickly redirected Joseph's attention, "The Azure King is making a run for it. Head to the Empire of Azure Star, that's where you'll find Scarlett."
"Understood, boss," Joseph responded, his mind clearing as he refocused on his mission, charging ahead towards the Empire of Azure Star.
As Joseph entered the grand throne hall of the Empire of Azure Star, his gaze immediately fell upon Scarlett, held captive by Azure King.
"Scarlett!" Joseph's voice echoed through the hall, filled with a mix of concern and urgency. But before Scarlett could respond, Azure King intervened with a threatening warning, "Stay back! If you want her to live!"
Joseph tried to reason, "This isn't the way to do things."
But Azure King dismissed him, "You know nothing, mongrel!"
As the situation escalated, Azure King moved to harm Scarlett. Before the knife could find its mark, a single shot rang out, disarming him. "Ughh!" Azure King grunted in pain as the knife clattered away.
Seizing the opportunity, Scarlett running toward Joseph. The echo of the gunshot lingered, revealing Ashfield, his own son, standing resolutely with a gun in his hand.
"Ashfield... What madness has possessed you?" Azure King's voice reverberated through the room, a mix of disbelief and hurt etched across his face.
Joseph and Scarlett, witnesses to this unexpected twist, stood in shocked silence.
Ashfield, unmoved by his father's words, stared back with a mix of determination and sadness. "I can't allow this to continue,Father" he stated firmly, his gaze unwavering, though his heart felt heavy with the weight of his actions against his own blood.
Azure King's countenance twisted in a blend of anger and disappointment. "You dare raise arms against your own flesh and blood, Ashfield?" His voice cracked with disbelief, a father facing a betrayal he could scarcely comprehend.
Azure King's eyes narrowed, his voice laced with desperation and remorse. "Ashfield, everything I've built, all I've done, it was for our family's legacy, for your future!"
Ashfield's grip on the gun tightened, resolve etched across his face. "Father, I've had enough, everything you did, I won't stand by and watch it. Not after what you did to Mother."
In a moment that echoed through the chamber, Azure King's voice crackled with anger and malice. "That mongrel! You're just like her—"
Before Azure King could finish his sentence, Ashfield's eyes hardened with determination. He fired three shots, each one finding its mark—first the head, then the body. The grandeur of the throne room was shattered by the echoes of the gunshots.
Azure King staggered, blood pooling beneath him and crumbling His face twisted with agony and disbelief as he collapsed to the floor, his reign ending in a violent, unexpected turn of events. The room fell into stunned silence, filled only with the weighty reality of the moment and the impending change in the Empire of Azure Star.
Ashfield's eyes carried the weight of his actions, reflecting the turmoil within his soul. "I'm sorry, Scarlett. What my father did...I should have stopped him earlier. Maybe then, things wouldn't have reached this point..."
Joseph tried to interject, but Ashfield continued, his voice trembling, "Don't worry. I'll handle this. Please, take Scarlett to her mother. Crimson Queen is waiting." His words hung heavy in the air, laden with regret and determination, as he ushered Scarlett away
Joseph and Scarlett stepped into the Silver Prism Motherbase, the atmosphere a mix of relief and tension. Erina dashed forward, her eyes filled with concern and relief as she enveloped Joseph in a tight embrace. "Joseph!" Her voice was a mix of emotions, reflecting the worries she had held while he was away.
The rest of the team gathered around, their expressions a mix of joy and concern. Eliza approached Joseph, her eyes filled with warmth. "You did well" she said, offering a reassuring smile.
Crimson Queen approached Joseph and Scarlett with a mix of gratitude and curiosity in her eyes. "Joseph, your actions have saved my daughter, and for that, the Empire of Crimson Lands extends its deepest gratitude to the Silver Prism."
Joseph nodded, acknowledging her words. "I did what I could, but there's something you need to know," he paused, hesitating for a moment before continuing. "The Azure King... he's gone."
The news struck like lightning, shocking everyone in the room. Joseph continued, his voice carrying the weight of the revelation. "Ashfield... he had no other choice. He took matters into his own hands and ended his Father, the Azure King's reign."
Crimson Queen's expression remained composed, but there was a subtle flicker of emotion in her eyes. "I see..."
At night
In the quiet of the night, Joseph stood alone, gazing at the starlit sky outside Silver Prism Motherbase. He was lost in thought when a familiar voice broke the silence. "There you are."
Joseph turned to find Erina and Scarlett approaching him, their figures illuminated by the gentle moonlight. "Hey," Joseph said, offering a faint smile.
Scarlett, still recovering from the ordeal, looked at Joseph with gratitude in her eyes. "Thank you for saving me. I owe you."
As Scarlett expressed her gratitude, Joseph humbly dismissed her thanks. "It's just part of the job, Scarlett. No need for thanks."
Scarlett persisted, "But still, I'm grateful."
Erina, concerned, inquired about Joseph's experience with GENESIS. "What did it say and do while controlling you, Joseph?"
Joseph recollected, "GENESIS showed me about piloting him, I suppose. It felt like it was protecting me in a way."
Erina furrowed her brow, pondering the implications of GENESIS's actions. "Protecting you? That's unusual, isn't it?"
Joseph nodded, a hint of uncertainty in his expression. "Definitely unusual. But it felt different, like there was more to it than just control." Their conversation continued deep until late night