Inside the HQ
I look at the rising panic in front of me. Now it looks like even some civilians are catching on that touching the people trapped in the temporal loop might release them.
The Basilisk definitely knows about this and will most likely try his best to release as many people as he can. So I should take care of him fast.
On the other side, The Melter seems confused and pissed at the woman who hit him and he might just pull the trigger at her, so he is also a priority.
Basilisk will not be so easy to take down unless I de-power him too. Melter is just a normal human, one hard hit should do it.
Forcefield, Holy Fire, Thunder's whisper and Chi Manipulation this four I can use simultaneously if I have to.
Forcefield can be used as a blast, it can also be used to protect someone or can be used to restrain either Basilisk or Melter. Melter would be easier to keep restrained then Basilisk.
Holy Fire will be effective on Melter more as the reptilian skin of the Basilisk looks very durable.
I can even use Chi Manipulation to Dash and reach the Melter or Basilisk quickly.
Thunder's whisper is also another option to electrocute my foes, but it might not be as effective on Basilisk.
I can also just go in close quarters beat the shit out of them!
There is another crazy idea in my mind, to throw the Gargoyles body straight at the Basilisk in such a way that Gargoyle's right hand comes in contact with Basilisks body, petrifying him instantly. I can also attack the Melter simultaneously and neutralise them both.
Whatever I choose I have to do it fast, as according to D.A.I.S.Y. Toni's situation is starting to become dangerous.
Round 3
Lucas:
Agility against Melter (Success) (1%)
Forcefield Blast (Adept): 46 (5%)
Personal Anti-Power (Novice) Success (20%)
Agility against Basilisk (Success) (1%)
Temporal Loop (5%)
Before: AC: 9 Energy: 77% Health: 87
After: AC: 9 Energy: 45% Health: 87
Basilisk:
Basilisk agility check against Lucas (Failure)
Before: AC: 19 Energy: 165% Health: 153
After: AC: 19 Energy: Unconscious Health: 132
The Melter:
Agility saving against your Lucas (Failure)
Before: AC: 0 Energy: 60% Health: 57
After: AC: 0 Energy: Unconscious Health: 11
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The chaos around me is palpable, with the crowd's fearful whispers blending in with the distant sounds of explosions and sirens. The tension is thick, and I know that I have to finish this soon.
I swiftly use my Chi Manipulation power, and feel the chi coursing through my body. Taking a deep breath I rapidly dash towards the Basilisk.
The Basilisk's eyes widen in panic as he sees me approaching. "Melter, push the people! Break them free of the loop!" he yells, his voice trembling. "I will try to use my energy beam to hit multiple people at once!"
The Melter hears the Basilisk's words but his attention is still on the woman who had attacked him earlier. His face starts to twist in anger. "Die now, bitch," he sneers, aiming his melter gun at her.
The woman stands frozen, tears streaming down her face. "Please, no... I'm sorry..." she whispers, her voice barely audible over the chaos.
In a split second, while dashing I extend my hand towards the Melter and use my Force Field Manipulation power.
An invisible blast shoots from my hand, zooming past the woman and making her black hair flutter. The forcefield blast hits the Melter square in the head, sending him flying backwards, his gun clattering to the ground beside him. Blood trickles from his nose as his eyes roll back... he just crashes down on the ground unconscious!
I don't have time to check on the Melter as I have reached the Basilisk. He tries to run, yelling, "Stay away from me!" but I grab his scaly neck with a firm grip.
Activating Personal Anti-Power, I watch as the Basilisk's reptilian skin begins to revert to human form. Underneath the green skin he is just an ordinary bald old man. Terror flickers in his eyes, but I give him no respite, as I immediately use my Angelic Spark power, sending a jolt of electricity through him. His body convulses, and he collapses, unconscious.
The woman, now safe, looks blankly at the Melter lying on the ground, then back at me. Her eyes are filled with a mixture of awe and gratitude. "Thank you... thank you so much," she whispers, her voice choked with emotion.
I drop the unconscious Basilisk, noticing that his skin turns back to its reptilian form as soon as he leaves my grasp. At least he is still unconscious for now, I then survey my surroundings.
Around me, dozens of thugs are stuck in a loop, repeating their motions. The environment is a mix of chaos and eerie repetition, with some civilians still filming the battle despite the danger.
I know I have to act fast to prevent the other thugs from breaking free and causing more harm.
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Outside the HQ
As Toni is blasted by Obadiah's missile, she is flung across the road. She crashes hard, rolling over the asphalt as debris flies around her. The force of the blast leaves her momentarily disoriented, but she quickly shakes it off and tries to get up.
Before she can react, Obadiah uses his thrusters to leap towards her and grabs her like a rag doll. He lifts her effortlessly and slams her down hard onto the ground.
"I spent 30 years of my life building this company from nothing," Obadiah roars, his voice filled with venomous anger. He lifts his foot and brings it down with brutal force on Toni's chest. The weight of his suit crushes her armour, causing her to grunt in pain as her HUD begins to crack.
"And you repaid me by humiliating me in front of everyone and sending me to rot in a jail cell for life!" he continues, his fury palpable. He kicks her away like a football, sending her sprawling in the air. "Hahaa feels so good!I should have crushed you like this a long time ago!... No worries, I can enjoy doing it now!," Obadiah bellows with a cruel laugh, his voice echoing in the chaos around them.
Toni's mind races as she is flung through the air. She quickly activates her single repulsor blast, using it to slow her descent and avoid a hard crash.
She manages to land on her feet, albeit unsteadily. Her armour is battered and tattered, the once sleek design now marred by the brutal onslaught. The beating she took is no joke as Mk-II's omnium steel is heavy and durable, much more so than her current suit.
Her energy levels, while not critically low, are steadily depleting. She takes a quick assessment of her options. The situation is dire, but she is not out of the fight yet.
Repulsor Blast: Fire a repulsor blast from her palm at Obadiah.
Unibeam: Fire a powerful energy beam from the chest.
Overcharge Repulsor: Overcharge repulsor for a more powerful blast.
Missile Launch: Launch precision-guided missiles at Obadiah.
Close-Combat Punch: Engage in close combat and deliver a powerful punch.
Kinetic Slam: Use a high-speed kinetic attack to slam Obadiah into the ground or nearby structure.
Shield: Activate her armor shields and get ready for defense.
Evasive Maneuver: Ready herself for a high-speed dodge to avoid the next attack.
Defensive Flight: Take to the air to gain a tactical advantage and avoid ground attacks.
Environmental Interaction: Use the environment (e.g., vehicles, road debris) to her advantage.
Smoke Screen: Create a smoke screen to obscure vision and make it harder for Obadiah to target her.
Verbal Distraction: Insult Obadiah and his nine generation, verbally question his manhood to distract him as she take an advantageous position.
Toni knows that her suit right now is way weaker than his, so close combat is dangerous, especially when her left repulsor gauntlet is out of commission, so she should stick with long distance attacks.
Round 4
Toni:
AC decreased because of attack: 5
Defence shield: 5%
AC increased: 9
Before: AC: 18 Energy: 49%
After: AC: 22 Energy: 25%
Stane:
Attack: 37 (5%)
Before: AC: 24 Energy: 66%
After: AC: 24 Energy: 61%
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Toni's eyes narrow as she commands Jarvis. Her right gauntlet begins to transform, metal plates shifting and locking into place to form a formidable shield. The shield acts as a barrier in front of her. If her left gauntlet was operational, she could have doubled her defence, but she makes do with what she has.
She steadies herself, taking a defensive stance. "You didn't build anything, Obadiah. You are just a leech. First, you leeched off my father, riding his coattails, and now you are trying to leech off me. Everything you have, everything you claim to have built, was handed to you by the Stark family. You are nothing but a parasite!"
Inside the Mk-II armour, Obadiah's expression darkens, his eyes blazing with fury. "You ungrateful little—" he begins, but Toni cuts him off.
"Ungrateful? To what? To you? A man who couldn't invent his way out of a paper bag without my designs? Face it, Obadiah, you are a failure who needed everyone else to make stuff for him. You have nothing of your own!" Toni mocks him loudly even though her teeth are full of blood.
Obadiah's fists clench in anger. "I should have just killed you a long time ago!", he growls in fury.
Toni braces behind her shield, ready for his assault.