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Sylanwood, Diremaw: The Frozen Slopes: Arcane Sanctum, Time: 1:00 PM
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"And that's my story." Mianne finished his tale, and Sinnodal seemed to be surprised and interested through the whole thing.
"All of this because of love." Sinnodal teased, causing a blush on Mianne's face. After a minute pass or so, Sinnodal decided to ask.
"Are you ready, yet?" Sinnodal was waiting, his time was limited.
"Yup, I'm pumped now," Mianne declared, her body feeling invigorated.
Sinnodal nodded in approval. "Excellent. You might want to heal up your guardian," he suggested, pointing to the defeated Angel, who lay on the ground.
Mianne suddenly remembered something and rummaged through her backpack. She found what she was looking for – Angel's Custodiae.
Holding both the Angel's Custodiae and the Eldritch's Medal in her hands, Mianne began to understand Sinnodal's message.
"I think I understand you now. I need to keep fighting for my reasons," Mianne said with newfound determination. She attached Angel's Custodiae to her waist, activating its mechanism.
"Well then, this is my last-ditch effort!" Mianne exclaimed with a determined smile. She activated her Eldritch's Medal, announcing, "TRIO OF CRYSTAL!" before tossing it into the air and initiating her transformation.
"Get ready for a treatment of battle!" Mianne declared as she completed her transformation into the Crystal Princess.
Angel, now awake, watched in awe as her master underwent this incredible transformation.
"Master..." Angel whispered in amazement before she heard giggling behind her.
Turning around, she saw three crystal princesses playfully approaching her. "Ah, crapstick..."
Before Angel could react, they began to engage her in a playful fight, filling the air with laughter.
"The crystal shield from the heavens! Unite to protect the weak!" The Angel's Custodiae announced as Mianne's transformation continued.
She was wrapped in crystal fabric by the cupid, and a beautiful Amethyst crown appeared on her head.
The fabric then transformed into a stunning Amethyst dress adorned with crystal ornaments.
"The Crystal Princess!" The Angel's Custodiae announced as Mianne opened her eyes to see her new form, complete with Amethyst bracelets adorning her wrists.
Mianne was stunned by her new appearance but didn't have much time to dwell on it. Angel was still playfully fighting the crystal princesses, turning it into a giggly affair that culminated in a crystal explosion.
Emerging from the explosion were three figures, each identical in appearance but with different hats.
"I'm C1!" the first princess happily announced, resembling Angel but with purple hair and Amethyst armor, wearing a Viking hat.
"I'm C2," the second princess declared in a more reserved manner, adjusting her glasses, and wearing a wizard hat.
"I-I-I'm C3..." stuttered the final princess awkwardly, dressed in marksman gear and sporting a bycocket hat.
Sinnodal watched in awe and then smirked. "Well then, color me impressed," he said, readying himself for the upcoming battle.
Sinnodal attempted to rush forward, determined to confront Mianne and her newfound powers. However, he was quickly met with a barrage of crystal projectiles that forced him to shield himself.
"Ow! My nose!" Sinnodal exclaimed as he tried to protect himself from the piercing crystal onslaught. Mianne was the one behind this attack, and she continued to fire crystals at him relentlessly.
Just as Sinnodal was trying to power through the crystal onslaught and get closer to Mianne, C1 appeared behind him.
With a mischievous giggle, she swiftly slashed his back with her sword, causing him to wince in pain.
Sinnodal attempted to retaliate with a punch, but before he could land a hit, an energy wave collided with his back, sending him flying.
"W-W-Woah!" Sinnodal exclaimed as he was propelled through the air. The force of the energy wave sent him crashing headfirst into a wall, resulting in a powerful explosion.
Sinnodal emerged from the smoky aftermath of the explosion, his body bearing the scars of the battle. He couldn't help but be awed by the incredible increase in power that Mianne had gained.
However, his thoughts were interrupted as he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his foot. Looking down, he saw an arrow lodged in his foot, and it was blinking ominously.
The blinking grew faster and faster, and realization dawned on Sinnodal. He let out a scream just before the arrow triggered a crystal explosion, encasing him in a prison of crystal.
Inside the crystalline prison, Sinnodal struggled against his confines, his body covered in even more bruises and injuries. But he was determined to break free once more.
Sinnodal, determined to turn the tide of the battle, focused his energy on his right hand once more, preparing for another powerful attack.
"Explosiver Dämonenjäger!" he shouted as he released the energy blast. However, C3 managed to dodge the attack by mistake, causing Sinnodal to redirect the energy blast towards Mianne.
Panicking, Mianne attempted to cast a crystal barrier to protect herself, but she was too slow. Just as the energy blast was about to hit her, C1 bravely jumped in front of the attack, sacrificing herself to shield Mianne from harm.
The resulting explosion sent shockwaves through the area, and Mianne had to cover her eyes from the blinding light.
When she finally dared to open her eyes again, she was met with the sight of C1 lying on the ground, injured and covered in bruises. C1 cried out in pain, albeit in a playful manner, as she rolled on the ground.
Moved by the wounded princess's plight, Mianne decided to help her. She summoned a purple crystal in front of C1, which seemed to shock her as she writhed in pain.
The crystal's energy worked quickly, and soon, C1's wounds were healed, though she looked utterly exhausted.
Sinnodal watched the scene unfold, realizing that he might be facing a more formidable challenge than he had anticipated.
Mianne, fueled by determination and the newfound power granted by Angel's Custodiae, pressed the yellow button on the device once more. "This will finish it!"
"Harmony Finisher!" Angel's Custodiae announced, and Mianne summoned a yellow shockwave beneath her feet. The three crystal princesses giggled, feeling the incredible power coursing through them.
With synchronized movements, they dashed toward Sinnodal, who was caught off guard by their incredible speed.
"You brute, it's your turn!" C2 said as she lifted Sinnodal into the air and sent him hurtling toward C1.
"Alright, sister. It's your turn!" C1 said as she gracefully slashed Sinnodal, sending him spinning toward C3.
"No, I'm not ready yet!" C3 panicked as she hit Sinnodal with her bow, propelling him toward Mianne.
Mianne, fully prepared, thanked the crystal princesses for their assistance. A crystal sigil appeared in front of her, and she aimed her staff at it.
Sinnodal, realizing he was running out of time, attempted to muster his power to resist, but it was too late.
"Amethyst Angelic Laser!" Angel's Guard announced, and the sigil unleashed a colossal purple beam that engulfed Sinnodal.
He struggled to withstand the overwhelming force but was ultimately sent hurtling away, not into a wall, but straight through the mountain. Sinnodal ended up on a different mountain entirely, defeated.
"We did it!" C1 declared with excitement, jumping up in joy. Mianne, still shocked by the sheer magnitude of her newfound power, soon joined the princesses in a jubilant giggle fit, grateful for their support and victory.
"I did it, James!"
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