As Astra heeded Nova's call to protect the unconscious Dorothy and Chocola, he swiftly transported them near him while keeping a vigilant watch over his surroundings. With newfound determination and a name he now embraced, Astra was ready to play his part in this battle against Estella.
Meanwhile, Nova's awakening continued to unfold as a mysterious power surged within him. His transformation into an angelic-like figure with radiant accessories and ombré hair marked a significant shift in his abilities. He prepared to engage Estella, wielding his sword crafted from the Oblivion Boulder, with the intent to drain her mana.
However, Estella was still a formidable opponent. Even with some of her mana drained, her strength and godlike physical capabilities remained. Nova and Astra faced a powerful adversary, and the outcome of their battle with the Equinox remained uncertain.
Estella smirks and spoke "Tell me is is true , that the de Valor family survived All this time during the mana-distortion incident a few years back? I think hmm…it was around the time Astra is 11 and already in my care to do missions so…I can surmised Divine intervention I suppose..I am kind of jealous could you share a secret how even my ORDER council can't register your identity as part of Coloria despite being related to dear Astra?"
Nova gazed at Estella, his newly awakened powers and memories providing him with a newfound sense of purpose and strength. He replied with a sense of pride and determination, "It's true. The De Valor family endured through those trying times. As for our secret, let's just say that the power of family transcends many things, including the understanding of councils and orders. We've remained hidden in the tapestry of this world for a reason. We're here to bring an end to your control and manipulation."
With renewed resolve, Nova and Astra prepared to face Estella once more, determined to bring her reign of manipulation to an end. The battle raged on, and the outcome hung in the balance.
Until He got another gut punch with her leg "THATS MY LINE!!!! Hahah my primary goal is for Unity..while little pipsqueak is the other half of Peace so…tell me , your basically facing a goddess too.." Astra shouted with his kunai and Estella dodge , Astra shouted "You are an utter fake that stole a power of the gods..an Anti-Goddess.." as Estelle glares as Nova Instinctively protect Astra as Astra's remaining mana tried to use his shadow to save Nova yet it just weakened the impact of him tumbling near Tim weakly turn to glance at Nova and whispered "Pls , Nova you can win and I no…me and everyone else believe in you so…I shall lend you strength.." he held only using one of his arm on Nova as his hands and legs are gone as his broken dual shields turn into Red in color as Nova wields them with his sword (avatar form he had) "thanks Tim…stay well" turns a nod to the
Tim's words of encouragement rang in Nova's ears, giving him the strength and determination to face Estella. With Astra's support, Nova readied his newly awakened powers and celestial regalia, preparing to take on the Anti-Goddess.
The battle between Nova and Estella raged on, each blow and strike resonating with incredible force. Nova's newfound powers and the support of his allies fueled his resolve. With a final, decisive strike, he aimed to defeat Estella and end her reign of manipulation once and for all. The clash of divine energies illuminated the chamber, and the outcome of the battle neared its resolution.
Then he realized for some weird imagination he uttered "Fusion Cast" as he fused the dual shields and his sword into a magical bow and arrow. The string was his mana and his arm strength to speak "I Super Nova, shall do this in the name of all the people both in my personal life and this world to abolish corruption!!" Estella got her mana recharged back and used her magic shield to protect herself from the arrows yet what she didn't notice was she got stunned in her shadows. Stunned by Astra himself, she angrily tried to dodge yet the next arrow broke her shield and her other arm cut off. Therein , she FINALLY felt the pain as it
The fusion of Nova's celestial regalia into a magical bow and arrow created an extraordinary weapon. With his newfound abilities and determination, he fired the arrows, each one resonating with incredible power. Estella attempted to defend herself with magic, but she was caught off guard. Her shadows were stunned by Astra, and the arrows eventually overwhelmed her magical defenses.
As the arrows struck her, Estella cried out in pain, and her arm was severed. The intense power of Ecto-mana, combined with Nova's determination and newfound golden stardust eyes, proved to be too much for her to handle. The battle was reaching its climax as Estella struggled against the onslaught, her control over the situation slipping away.
As he uttered "any last words-" he cut off her luscious lavender hair with desperate anger as she choked Astra and Nova before realizing Nova was just distracting her. Astra finally used this shadow teleport behind her with his sword colorful in contrast to his dark outfit to backstab as he amplified the Ecto-mana-based magi. To kill her finally by removing her heart, She gasps as she cackles and she knocks to kick Nova and Astra both drained (Nova reverts to his normal look and hits to drop all his weapons, Tim's dual shields and sword) while Astra notices the glimpse of LIGHT RETURN TO Chocola as she afloat awakens as She finally felt so powerful and spoke like a goddess "Estella..You shall be punished" Estelle realized since her heart was gone yet still alive realized SHE LOOK LIKE AN OLD lady and screeched from the nearby reflections as they were back in the main realm [Outside her Pocket dimension, free from her trap] as Hatter was okay and winks to Astra frowning "I shall thank you next time boy" flick his fingers and cast confetti colored flames to burn Estella's mortal body to cinders as she cried "Ahhh curse you all Curse you all!!"
As Nova and Astra's combined efforts finally dealt the decisive blow to Estella, the Prime Entertainer, the battle took a dramatic turn. With her heart removed by Astra, Estella's true age was revealed as she transformed into an old woman. She screamed in horror and despair, realizing her once youthful appearance was nothing but an illusion maintained by her stolen powers.
Chocola, now restored to her true divine form and power, spoke with authority and grace, condemning Estella for her actions. Estella's mortal body was consumed by colored flames conjured by Mad Hatter, leaving only ashes behind. Her reign of terror was over, and the threat she posed to the world had finally come to an end.
The heroes were free from her pocket dimension, back in the main realm, and the fight against Estella had been won. They could finally begin the process of healing, recovery, and rebuilding the world she had manipulated and controlled for so long.
Nova weakly mutters "Anti-goddess...Sayonara.." as Tim says that in sync with the Sayonara line eyes shut.
Then Nova reverts appearance which was his normal form of black hair, one ahoge, emerald green eyes, and his outfit that he and Tim took from the palace that has a colorian crest despite it being an interesting swordsman-like outfit before breathing. Kneeling to scoot near the weak Tim "Tim..thanks yet I am so sorry for being an outlander-" Tim slowly held the white mana crystal and spoke "Hey Nova..I am okay…erm, Your lookalike save me.. [referring to Astra].." breathes "I think I already suspect even a bit….yet I am happy as your friend plus..you aren't an outlander to me...here I and Dorothy remembered." As he slowly let Nova touch the White mana Crystal in bittersweet gaze until it flashed a flashback
It went to the moment (Child) Nova and (Child) Dorothy were working on a DIY gift for Tim. Child Tim innocently asked what they were up to as they wanna hide it yet Dorothy brought out "It's supposed to be 2 days later we greeted so..Happy early BIRTHDAY Timotheus!!!" Nova nods awkwardly with a smile "Since most of your family owns a family axe except you…so we thought Ohh wait-" Kid Tim starts crying. The other two children panicked with worry for his reaction as he replied while sniffling "Ahhhaha oh? These no no I am just so happy my dear friends gave me a gift…Usually it's just mother ….my father and Sisters always too busy with their vow and jobs.." the other two shrugs and happily hug him as they said they work together making it for him, then the present Tim narrated that these memories were either altered or erase between them that may explain why oddly both of them felt so naturally close. Nova admitted before he came to this world he always had that weird dream. He had a childhood in an Amerite village and Tim said it did happen, yet now with the sealed memories open up it shows also the time Dorothy was taken away and he probably guessed the dreams are sealed memories of Nova of Mythlandia's experience. He mentioned how cool Nova was and how brave to take the risk to save Dorothy despite it was caused by her tripping over when they were looking for items to help their village during colder weather. In particular, Nova added that it was his fault for their suffering. Suggesting to wander the End borders to look for those things and their biggest regret is he can't save her despite his bravery.
As the memories unfolded, Tim, Nova, and Dorothy realized the depth of their friendship and how they had always been close, even before their adventures in Mythlandia. The innocence and warmth of their childhood memories contrasted with the trials and challenges they had faced in this fantastical world.
The stories of their bond and shared experiences only strengthened the connection between the three friends. They now understood that their friendship transcended even the boundaries of memory and time. With this new understanding and shared memories, they were ready to face the challenges ahead and bring peace and justice back to their world.
Then Tim in the teenage current form in the Astral plane Pat Nova's back won't blame him if some divine intervention created the mystery. Along with the Child version of Dorothy (alter ego) spoke to thank them both for keeping their promise to save her now..they need to speak with Astra..because while she was taken away she recalled when the kids (Tim and Nova) back then were struggling it makes sense a kid Astra without knowing them just follows orders to use his shadows to try to stun them yet Nova can pull through due to his unique mana.
The presence of the young Dorothy's alter ego in the Astral plane and the gratitude she expressed filled Nova and Tim with a sense of accomplishment. However, they knew that their mission was not yet complete, and they needed to find Astra and understand his role in all of this.
With renewed determination, they set out to locate Astra and help him break free from the influence of
As they wake up, Nova notices Spinel speaking that she needs to visit the Divine Realm and cannot overdo her blessings as the deity and her goal to regain all her power succeeded yet can return so in the meantime she leaves them be… Astra was saluting and the Hatter mysteriously left the bedchamber (he must've snuck out at lower floors). Alas, Nova recalled something, the center of this bedchamber has an Altar to communicate with his modern world life. Somehow he has wanted to to find a way back, but as Chocola was just about to leave them be—she noticed Nova's action when trying to stop him. Next, another phenomenon happens as Tao Yusha with a divine spiritual telepathic connection to her saying to Chocola [True identity Goddess Spinel ] Nova shouldn't touch that Altar (it has a curse glyph) being sensed. Even so, the others Tim, Dorothy were still weak and Astra was busy tending to them using healing potions or something close to treating them with his skills. Until Nova touched it and a THUNDERCLAP pillar reached the center and KNOCKED Nova out as he uttered "Ahh…Sachiko.." vaguely spoke before he blacked out as Astra turned about after treating the other two instantly called out "No brother!!!", then transition to Cosmos going home and her foresight that she alert her parents to check on the (university age) comatose body of Nova.
As Nova touched the Altar in the bedchamber, he was struck by a powerful force, and his consciousness seemed to be transported back to his modern world life for a brief moment. He mentioned the name "Sachiko" before losing consciousness.
Back in the modern world, Cosmos, Nova's sister, was growing increasingly worried about his comatose condition at the university. She had a premonition that something was amiss and urged her parents to check on him. The mystery of Nova's connection between the two worlds deepened, and the threads of fate were weaving together in unexpected ways.
Then Tao Yusha, the mystical voice, spoke to Cosmos, explaining the recap of Nova's adventures in the fantasy world of Mythlandia, specifically in the nation of Coloria. S/he reassured Cosmos that Nova was alright and that the fluctuation in his heart rate was likely due to his connection to the other world. She recommended that the parents consult a doctor to perform a brain scan because Nova's brainwaves seemed unusual, as if his inner mind was in an inactive state, possibly due to the link between the two worlds. The situation was becoming increasingly mysterious and complex.
Tao Yusha, the genderless deity, asked Cosmos if she felt her own Ecto-mana magic seals breaking out to unleash her true power. Cosmos, now realizing the situation with Nova, contemplated for a moment and then nodded, acknowledging that she felt a shift in her power. The deity's words and actions were helping her realize the true extent of her abilities.
He then spoke the true reason besides not being in a coma like Nova to be Isekai to join him, it's to take time to process her powers both in this world before there so she can become a GATEWAY vessel for him to get back home as for him as a deity that's not his domain to interfere a world he isn't from
Tao Yusha explained to Cosmos that the true reason for her not being in a coma like Nova and being brought to the fantasy world was to take time to process her powers, both in this world and the one she came from. He revealed that she was needed as a GATEWAY vessel for him to return home because, as a deity, he couldn't directly interfere in a world he wasn't originally from. This revelation left Cosmos with a lot to consider and the weight of an important role to fulfill.
She then spoke, "Can I finally help him!!!?" Tao Yusha nodded and the Divine Realm Pantheon of deities and other immortal beings as he told her to reach nirvana or rather meditate and SLEEP very deeply in her bedroom with no distractions so she can join her brother's side to help too and focus
Tao Yusha agreed, and he instructed Cosmos to reach a deep state of meditation and sleep without any distractions in her bedroom. He told her that in doing so, she would be able to join her brother's side and help him, emphasizing the importance of focus and dedication in this endeavor.
In Coloria, a week had passed since Nova remained unconscious in a comatose state. Dorothy had entrusted her mana crystal, containing her alter ego's memories, to Tim for safekeeping. Astra was on standby, assisting Chocola in managing the remaining faction knights and dealing with the aftermath of Estella's death. They were working to cover up the truth of Estella's true intentions and authoritarian rule, as only a few knew of her dark secrets. The situation in Coloria remained uncertain as they awaited Nova's awakening.
At first, Dorothy seems preoccupied with nursing this vegetative state of Nova in one of the infirmary sections within the Cathedral Castle (nickname of the Central Holy Emerald Palace). She notices a sense of distance or stigmatization about the rebels [referring to Nova and Tim when it's a week since The former Equinox Estella died). She pondered that discomfort the half-actively dazed Nova tried to move her immobile when she noticed as if his very soul was detached from the body. She decides to use her mount sneakily on time at
the Post-Guard is convinced of the mysterious yet familiar girl or considered the exiled daughter of the chief of their village despite being considered an outlaw allowed to venture due to the need to assist a handicapped state of Nova.
Some time passed in Mythlandia (the Nation Coloria) , and since then about a month later in it. Thereof begins, Oz was happily welcoming Dorothy and Tim (Tim was using some good steampunk-based prosthetic limbs of both arms and legs to adjust except his face and torso, neck and hair still natural) and was told it seems despite Nova blank and unconscious he is eating well despite those dazed eyes.
Oz happily welcomed Dorothy and Tim, who had adapted to using steampunk-based prosthetic limbs. They were relieved to hear that, despite Nova being unconscious, he was still eating well. His vacant gaze was a cause for concern, but they hoped for his eventual recovery. The group was together once more, though there was still uncertainty about Nova's condition.
Dorothy spoke formally since it is her knightly persona yet hid under the cloak of her identity as a faction Knight Oz told his sister he worked hard to be a great
Oz and Dorothy shared a touching moment. Despite the challenges Dorothy faced as an outcast in the village, Oz remained a loving and supportive brother. As they prepared for his departure, Dorothy carefully took care of Nova, who remained unconscious.
Tim shared the name of the sword he had lent to Nova, calling it the "Null-sphere Blade," which was crafted from the Oblivion Boulder, a significant part of their childhood and their vow. The sword had an impact on their village's mana reserves and magical ecosystem, making it a poignant symbol of their past and shared experiences.