When we finally got to the altar, Liv was kneeling on the ground, exhausted. The King picked up the complete artifact next to her.
Oh, you still have the strength to make it here. Too bad...
I already have the Goddess' artifact!
He's got it after all!
The artifact was glowing like a rainbow in the King's hand. Just like the name "Goddess" suggested, it emitted a warm, calming power.
Now that you've got what you want, don't forget our victory. You know what to do.
Of course. Let me turn into my complete form and grant you victory with the power of the system. Thank you for helping me, heroes!
After Vera's reminder, the artifact emitted a blazing light. The King's human body slowly collapsed, with new limbs sticking out.
Ahhhh, this is it... The power of the artifact. I can feel power flowing into myself!
After some trembling, he turned into a giant mechanoid that looked nothing like a human.
It was ball-shaped and equipped with external modules that could launch mini-robots and missiles. The giant observation device in the center of its body was blinking a mysterious red light.
But more importantly, the system menu showed that the King finally had an HP bar.
Behold, my true, invincible body! This is my power!
Yeah, it's a Riot.
Hah, I'm no regular Riot. Call me King Riot!
...Isn't that more stupid?
Shut up!!!
You're right, Commandant. Usually, when Boss turns into this state, we can start attacking.
Let's do it then.
How arrogant! Don't you dare look down on me, heroes!
Hmph, whatever you say, I now possess the power of the system... Behold, the Goddess' artifact!
Ugh, what!?
The King was going to do something with the artifact, but he suddenly received a heavy blow.
Too noisy! Control your volume, you big fat machine!
It was a shot from Karenina's cannon. No longer shackled, she was standing in front of Liv to protect her.
What's going on? I thought Vera had you!
I never said I would keep her till the end.
Urgh!!!
The King took another hit on the top. The artifact fell off his "head", and was quickly picked up by Camu.
What is this... What are you doing?!
Commandant, we should also start moving.
Wait, what? Are you going to come at me now?
Yeah. We will need her for the final battle.
Can't you see? The question is so unnecessary.
I know this is only a game, but I just hate to follow other people's orders. Especially when the person thinks he can control everything like Kurono.
I don't hate you in person, but I prefer to ditch the stupid Boss.
What the heck are you talking about!?
What a fool... Vera and Camu had been bluffing you all the time.
Both them and us have only been waiting for you to have a proper HP bar.
What!?
Let's go!