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The enemies are hatching faster than we can beat them! We're not going to get anywhere if we're locked in this endless fight.
Liv and I will stay here to keep the path open. Lucia, take Commandant and breach the encirclement and get to the Core!
That's right, Lee and I can both support you with ranged attacks, so you can make use of your explosive capabilities to get through!
Lucia is about to say something, but she just nods after seeing the looks on their faces.
In that case, I'll be counting on you.
Commandant, how do you feel about a little jog?
You tap your chest with your hand in a laid-back manner, giving her your approval. Lucia nods at your response, then readjusts her grip on her katana.
Another wave of Hetero-Creatures approaching!
Go, Lucia!
We'll let Liv and Lee take care of here. Commandant, let's keep going!
Despite the many enemies ahead of her, Lucia knows the bullets and beams coming from her teammates will clear her way.
While Alpha clashes with Gabriel, Roland arrives at an underground area on the other side of the Core Area.
The Hetero-Creatures standing in his way attack the sudden invader, only to be crushed into pieces by Roland's glistening chain blade.
...Cough.
Roland spits out the vital fluid stuck in his throat, silently watching the silent monster standing in front of him.
...
Oh, here you are. Gabriel's hidden you here, as expected.
Alpha's stalling Gabriel, so I took the opportunity to locate this place. I wonder how it's going there.
Well, now's not the time to worry.
The ashen Hetero-Creature floats slightly above the ground, quiet and still, looking almost like a statue.
Even though he doesn't trust me completely... I've managed to get enough information from Gabriel to find out where you're staying.
He's a cautious sort of guy, not the kind of person who'd only have one control terminal for the Polyphage. You're his insurance policy.
Luckily, I've been keeping tabs on him. Otherwise, no one's gonna know you're here except for him.
Right. I imagine the Gray Ravens have encountered the other "you" that's guarding Luna by now.
Or your "sister"? Do your species call each other human names?
Well, it doesn't matter. What matters is you're "symbiotic" with the Polyphage.
If I destroy you here, the Polyphage will fall into a brief moment of disarray from losing one of the terminals. I'm guessing your "sister" will be affected too.
I'm not sure how big an impact this will make, nor do I know if Gray Raven will manage to seize the opportunity...
Roland draws his weapon, and the Hetero-Creature across him immediately spreads its wings, its eyes blinking a menacing red as if it has detected a threat.
So, this is how it is... You don't even hesitate to fight me as soon as I show a little bit of aggression, even if I'm an Ascendant. I watched you grow up, for crying out loud! I wouldn't mind a little respect.
I know it won't be easy taking you down, but I think I'm ready.
So, while your "sister" is having fun with the Gray Ravens, we can have our own little dance.
You pathetic creature.
