Chapter 9
Shinigami Showdown
James and Malvado, both enraged, begin to enter combat. Both are dressed in their "shinigami"outfits.
James' hair grows longer and turns black paired with a fitting garb with the symbol of Origin (the symbol of Origin is often depicted in the Greek alphabet symbol for Omega in the boundless series). These Shinigami forms put their Count at Beta Level.
Malvado's hair turns red and red bandages replace the clothes of his upper torso but his back is open and is branded with the mark of chaos (the mark of chaos is often depicted as the eye of Ra in the Boundless series).
They both wield blades shining in the color of their soul James glows in all colors and Malvado shines in a concerning Red.
"It's as I feared. You are someone belating to him. That Red color proves it. Too bad for you now I Must beat you at all COST. Moonless Shinigami Art: 7 Stars Shower." (James)
As the name implies James summons 7 stars all being SUPERGIANTS.
"Why the hell do you have access to this sort of power! I'll admit your power is great but. That's not to say so is mine. Sunless Shinigami Art: Indra's Arrow." (Malvado)
Malvado throws a huge arrow of lightning. That pierces the supergiants, forcing them to go supernova. The two don't even try to escape from the explosion. They just absorb the damage as if it was a light kick.
"Impressive but you won't be able to counter me anymore. Draw your blade and fight me in close combat. I will end you." (James)
"Fine but once you're on the ground weeping begging for a second chance don't blame me. Blame your arrogance." (Malvado)
"What's arrogant is you thinking that you can defeat your Creator. Moonless Shinigami Art: Lunar Mist." (James)
This is a movement technique
James moves at incalculable speeds towards Malvado. Malvado reflexes aren't able to react.
"Wow you sure do move fast. I might have to take this a bit more seriously. Since we're doing fast I think you'll like this. Sunless Shinigami Arts: Spacial Rend" (Malvado)
Malvado rapidly fires beams of light from his sword. They move so fast that they warp into space-time and hit a separate time. Each beam strong enough to destroy an entire CONTINENT.
"These beams of light to me should be slow to me yet they aren't. How odd. On top of that they are warping in space-time making it hard to predict where they come from. I need to bring this battle up close."
(James thinking)
Doing what he said James closed the gap between him and Malvado. Now the two engage in close combat. Each striking their hardest. Each blow has the force to destroy a planet. James seems to have the advantage in speed but it's not that much to make an impact in the fight.
"This isn't going anywhere. If we continue fighting like this It's going to last forever. What do you say? We both go at our highest." (Malvado)
"Fine. Moonless Shinigami Art: Tsuki no Shinjō (Creed of The Moon)."
Tsuki no Shinjō. Improves all of James' powers by 10x. (This does not times the Count by 10. Only physical abilities and Origin Skill power).
"I was planning on using Skill #0 of the Book Of Darkness but it seems that even that won't be enough. I'll use my ORIGIN SKILL INSTEAD." (Malvado)
An Origin skill is a skill that uses all of the user's power, half of their counts strength, and a quarter of their life force.
"An Origin Skill at this level of strength is insane. If he plans on doing that I'll have to counter with my own to neutralize the force. But if I mess up it might affect the Omniverse. No, at my power now it won't even touch it. At worst one of my children will come here and kill me." (James thinking)
(The Omniverse is what Origin created; it resides on an infinite dimensional plane The Omniverse houses the sum of all realities. Any others to have been said to have created the Omniverse are all just branches of Origin's power that act as mediators.)
"Are you ready? This is my Ultimate Power!
Origin Skill: DARK VOID" (Malvado)
"ORIGIN SKILL: LIGHT THAT BURNS THE SKY." (James)
Malvado unleashes a Void that fills the entire dimension. Which grabs its foe then explodes.
"Looks like I won this one. No one can escape my darkness." (Malvado)
Malvado is panting heavily. Until suddenly a huge burst of light erupts from the Void. It's a direct hit on Malvado. The light was so powerful that the dimension shattered.
"That skill it hurted. That's weird. The only time I ever felt pain was when my children fought me. But that was only because my powers were sealed. Yet his void is doing serious damage to me in Origin form. Even if you were disgusting evil I praise your power." (James)
"Hey I'm not dead." (Malvado)
"Huh. HOW!? YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE STILL. I see you sacrificed your entire count in order to weaken the blow. But you won't get away now." (James)
James goes in for a deciding blow. But a beam of light teleports Malvado away. But it left him just enough time to say a few words.
"Listen scum I will be back and far more powerful so don't die before then." (Malvado)
"DAMN IT! I LET HIM GET AWAY." (James)
"MASTER CALM DOWN. You must stay calm. He can't do much in that state for at least half a year. No need to think if he'll do something drastic. Besides, we have other important matters." (Sera)
"Sorry Sera. You're right he can't do anything and yeah we have to bring them back. I must hurry because all my power is nearly spent." (James)
"So you really are still alive aren't you FATHER." (Unknown Person)
"That voice it couldn't be. Amaterasu! How dare you speak to me. After what you have done. Show yourself now." (James)
"Now father, let's not be so reckless. You and I both know that even if you used Skill #1 of the Book of Light. You still wouldn't be able to scratch me. So what could you do at a weakened state while in Skill #5 not to mention those things hold no power here.
Aslo, I can't. The others made it absolutely clear that traveling to each other's land would mean instant war and I have my people to care for. As much as I want to exterminate you I can't right now you must only feed those below when they beg. With that being said I just wanted to drop in and say hi for good times sake. Now farewell father until another time." (Amaterasu)
"Amaterasu, come back now! I'm not done with you. Who is Malvado's father? Is it you or Tsukiyomi?" (James)
"Who? I don't know. Ask someone else. Now as I said bye" (Amaterasu)
"Damn. Twice in a row I let important people and information get away. None of that matters right now. I have to bring back my allies. Don't worry Gruff I'll keep my promise." (James)
Shinigami huh seems like a sham. :)