Sybil and Sapphy were still going at it.
Sapphy swung her fist in a fierce jab, but Sybil sidestepped with ease, countering with a swift elbow to Sapphy's temple. Sybil went in for an axe kick, but Sapphy Butterfly dodged out of the way. While Sybil was off balance, Sapphy stuck Sybil's stomach with a palm strike. Sybil stumbled slightly, but quickly recovered, sending a powerful backhand toward Sapphy 's face.
Sapphy, while falling back, launched several ice spikes at Sybil. Sybil formed a synergeta shield and an extra water barrier around her to block all the ice spiked. But she was pushed back, which gave Sapphy time to get off the ground.
"You're strong." said Sapphy. "You might be one of the strongest keepers I ever met. And you're mad entertaining. I could watch you fight all day. I like you."
"Me too. I haven't had this much fun fighting in ages. But this battle will end with your death, so for giving me such a good fight, I'll give you a painless death."
"Oh, you poor sweet summer child. You could never beat me. And do you know why?"
"Why?"
"Because you can't do this." Sapphy's body was wrapped in light and she began to transform. She was an anthropomorphic dragoness girl. She had white scales with a blue belly. She had giant wings that protruded from her back and a super thick, aquatic tail with a blade at the tip of it. She had whitish-blonde hair and gray eyes. She wore a golden bikini with a golden towel and had golden earrings. "You can't transform like the rest of us."
"Tsk."
Sybil rushes in for another punch. Sapphy caught Sybil's wrist mid-swing, twisting sharply and forcing Sybil to his knees. Sybil gritted his teeth, feeling the pressure on his arm. Sapphy then kicked Sybil in the chest, pushing Sybul back as she gasped for air.
Sybil was lying on the ground, out of breath and heavily damaged. "Well, it was fun." Sapphy said while gripping Sybil's hair. She pulled her up by her tain. "But now, you die."
As Sapphy was about to pierce Sybil's head with her hands, a bullet went through Sapphy's head and she fell to the ground instantly. It was Kierse, who blew the smoke off his pistols after.
This was thanks to his weapons, killjoy. Nukers class weapons with a simple ability. The stronger Kierse's opponent was than him at both their max powers, the stronger the gun's damage would be to them.
He put them in their holster and ran up to Sybil.
"Sybil, are you ok?" he asked concerningly.
"Y-Yeah."
He helped her up. "I don't mean physically."
"..."
"..."
"I... I just want to transform like everyone else. Wh-Why did Star do this to me." Sybil said while crying. "I just want to be able to fight alongside the rest of you."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't say that. You're one of the strongest keepers I know. And don't worry, we'll fix you. That's a promise. We'll force Star to fix you if we have to."
"I-I know... you mean it."
"Now, come on. Pinoy and Coffee are planning to take down Yelren. Pinoy said he had a device that could kill them all instantly, which he had been working on for months in secret, but it would take him time to activate it. Well, more like Pinoy is making the plan, and Coffee tagged along."
"Hey, where did all the people here go?"
"That's... a good question."
Suddenly, the two were surrounded by more Yelren members. At least 10 other keepers. They all looked ready for combat.
"Hey, Sybil, can you still fight?"
"Yeah, I'm good."
"Good." Kierse's body started to transform. He turned into a lean, muscular kitsune with golden fur and six sleek, bushy tails swaying behind him. His toned body is accentuated by his sharp, glowing amber eyes. His long, silver hair flows down his back, adding to his seductive charm. "Let's do this."
Meanwhile, while Yoshi was walking to Alice's location, he saw Star walking towards him. His eyes narrowed on him. "What did you do to my girlfriend?" Yoshi asked with his hand hovering over his blade.
Star smirked. "Don't worry. I didn't kill her. She's just... unconscious now. I need her for my future plans."
"You prick."
Star got up in Yoshi's face. "Do you want to know what makes me right all the time?"
"What?"
"I'm a god."
"What?"
"A god decides what is right and wrong. Nothing I do is wrong because I say it's right. The strongest decide what is good or evil. That's how keepers work. The stronger you are, the more you can get away with. No matter how many people I murder, rape, torture, or manipulate, I'll always be in the right. Because whoever the strongest in a society is controls it."
"You're wrong."
"What did you just say?"
"You alone are not the one who controls everything. Just because you're the strongest doesn't mean you're morally right. You wanna know what I think? I think the person who's right is the one who doesn't let morals or the opinions of others get in the way of their actions. The person who's right is the one whose ideals lead them to be the strongest."
"So, it seems you and I think alike."
"Not even close."
"What?"
"You say the strongest decides what's right and wrong, and I agree, but I also think you're an idiot. It's not just you're ability to kill your enemies. It's your ability to lead, to protect, to stand firm on your morals, and help others rise up... that is what makes a truly strong person. So, if you ask me, you are the weakest person on this Earth."
An anger mark appeared on Star's forehead. "What did you say to me?"
"Someone who is weak will break others down to make themselves look higher. They are so low and pathetic that they believe themselves incapable of rising up. So, they're forced to break others down. But someone who is truly strong will build others up because they know they're at the top. They are the best at what they do, and they lessen themselves to help other people become greater. It's simply arrogance vs confidence. I'm confident, you're arrogant. And for that reason alone. You will never truly beat me."
"Ok, I've had enough of you. I'm going to tear you and those miserable words you're speaking in two."
"Try me, you 8-limbed bastard." Yoshi pulled out a pistol and pointed it at Star's head. "Do you recognize these guns?"
"No, I can say I do."
An anger mark appeared on Yoshi's forehead. "These are Belle's pistols. And to avenge her, I'm going to use these pistols to take your life."
"Oh, really then. By all means, feel free to try."