Chapter 8: Unwarranted Timing
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Teddy is now discussing Raiza’s plan with Regina.

(Teddy) “ Hmmmm, I've did want the same thing too, luckily in this case I madeth the magik hath called “transmutation” at which hour I useth this charm, I'd beest able to transf'rm mine own thoughts into a vibration, letting the vibration wend towards those who is't has't ears, and I couldst then changeth those waves physically to alloweth only a specific p'rson, in this case thee all, to knoweth what im declaring. ”

Everybody then looked at Teddy as if looking at a baby say their first words. They didn't know a damn thing he said. Besides Soror and Breeus who was now able to make out a couple of things he said,

Teddy sighs heavily and uses the magic

(Teddy) “Can you all hear me now?”

Everybody was flabbergasted by this new sensation the way he spoke, and confused on how normal he sounded. With that being said, everybody, as if a switch was turned on, was able to use such a complicated magic instantly, like a sponge soaking up water no matter how much water there is.

(Yokishoto) “ We hear you! But now’s not the time to be fiddling with this now! The Beast is starting to fall down more! And the ice is cracking!”

(Teddy) “ Hmm, you're right… i'll get reach towards mother and tell her the situation”

He then widens the transmission waves of the magic and soon reaches Raiza, who jumped up a little to hard hurting his knees on the wooden desk he was sitting at.

(Raiza) “GOD DAMN!!!”

 

Raiza’s outburst reverberated through the transmission, jolting everyone who was still connected, although the intensity of the yell was felt most keenly by Righteous and Elzaisis, who were  close by.

 

In the minds of everyone listening, Raiza’s scream was nothing short of an auditory shock-wave. They too were taken aback, experiencing a moment of disarray.

 

(Raiza) “Shit! Scared the hell outta my ass! Sigh, anyway…looks like you made it Teddy, that’s my boy! Though this feels kinda jarring.”

 

Despite the initial shock, Raiza quickly regained his composure. He thanked Teddy for creating the magic so easily and being able to somehow use it like a flick of a finger. In response, Teddy couldn’t help but flash a wide, grateful smile to his mother.

 

(Teddy) “But we’re in a predicament. We can’t doth aught to this beast! Mine own venom doesn’t work, and w'en Nekom’ri’s did throw rocks did add to her massive strength simply reflecteth without touching the corse. It seemeth to me the higher the beast is in standing with the ecosystem, the more chances of it using this energy hath called ‘mana,’ and having better control of it.”

 

Teddy’s words painted a grim picture of their situation. The creature they faced was formidable, its resistance to their attacks a clear testament to its strength. He theorized that the creature’s connection to the ecosystem and its manipulation of mana were contributing to its invincibility.

 

(Raiza) “Uh...someone explain it to me what he said”

 

(Arenea) " He basically said that everything we did before with the beast similar to the one now is useless...um, due to mana." Raiza looked up in thought after hearing it.

 

(Razia) " I'm guessing everyone understands what was said?"

 

Raiza, ever the leader, wanted to ensure that everyone was on the same page. In unison, the rest of the group responded affirmatively, their voices brimming with determination.

 

(Raiza) “Whew, uhhh what if...! Ok-Heathien and Regina, I need you two for this plan I’m about to make.”

 

Raiza had a plan, a daring one that involved the combined efforts mainly from Heathien and Regina. It revolved around heating up the bastion to an extreme temperature, causing the ground to transform into glass. The idea was that the creature’s hard shell would crack upon impact with a solid surface, exposing its vulnerable interior. However, there was a significant challenge to overcome.

As Raiza conveyed his plan to the group, there was a moment of contemplation that crossed his mind, a rare instance of doubt in his otherwise resolute character. He couldn't help but wonder how they could possibly find a way to harm a magical beast when their own magical attacks had proven to basically be useless. It was a conundrum that nagged at him, it was like he was being tested as a leader or something? But why? All he wants to do is basically live a peaceful life with his newfound purpose to live.

 

Raiza's inner monologue became at the forefront of his mind *How can we damage this creature when magic, which is often our most potent weapon, fails against it? My children's magic, our greatest hope, isn't even making a dent apparently... Is there a way to approach this problem from a non-magical angle? I mean... what I planned might work but, this shit isn't a door to a safe, its some amalgamation of flesh and like...hard stuff*

 

As he grappled with these thoughts, Teddy spoke up, voicing both concern and understanding of the plan.

 

(Teddy) "Mother, this planeth is incredibly risky. We're trying to manipulateth the beast's natural defenses and vuln'rabilities, but we're essentially toying with f'rces we fully not und'rstand. Howev'r, t might beest our only chance. The bastion's shell is tough, but if 't be true we can heateth t to an extreme temp'rature and then merit t rapidly, t might fracture. Bethink of t liketh. f'rcing a glass to cracketh by exposing t to extreme changes in temp'rature. Regina's parteth is crucial h're; h'r pow'r to merit things rapidly is our key to success"

 

Teddy's words offered a tempered perspective on the plan. He acknowledged the gamble they were taking but also recognized the logic behind it. He had a deep understanding of the plan's mechanics, which he shared with the group.

 

(Teddy) "Nekom'ri, once the shell cracks, thy rocketh bombardment is vital. The cracks shall weaken the bastion furth'r, and we needeth to capitalize on yond moment. Ev'ryone else, as mother hath said, our goal is to causeth as much damageth as possible. We has't to maketh this counteth, because if 't be true we faileth, the consequences couldst beest catastrophic."

 

Teddy's insights served to remind everyone of the immense stakes involved in their plan. They were walking a fine line between success and failure, and the outcome would have far-reaching consequences. The thing that has everyone on edge is that they don't know what is in store for them with this bastion, what does it even do? The group remained undeterred, though, their determination bolstered by Raiza's leadership and Teddy's strategic thinking. As they readied themselves for the daunting task ahead, their unity and shared purpose gave them hope that they could overcome the magical beast, even when magic itself seemed to fail.

(Heathien) “Ugh…for mother, I’ll try.”

 

Heathien, it seemed, was willing to give his all for the sake of their mission. His dedication to Raiza and the group’s cause shined through his response.

 

(Regina) “OK!!”

 

Regina, too, embraced the challenge with enthusiasm as she clutched her hands tightly and lifted her fist in the air, ready to play her part in the ambitious plan.

 

(Teddy) “So mother, thou trying to intensely expandeth the shell of the bastion to expose the inner did lie, one in which we can doth damageth to?”

 

Teddy sought to understand the intricacies of Raiza’s plan. He was inquiring about the concept of expanding the bastion’s shell to reveal a vulnerable point that they could target.

 

(Raiza) “Yea, it’s called physics, Nekomori, soon after Regina is done with her part, you bombard it with rocks galore, remember that aight?”

 

Raiza’s response revealed his basic grasp of science and strategy, though basic it seemed more then such in this situation there in. He explained that the plan hinged on physics and luck, specifically the principle of heating and cooling materials, which could lead to the creature’s vulnerability. After Regina’s part, Nekomori was tasked with a rock barrage, a critical component of the plan.

 

(Nekomori) “Nyalright!!”

 

Nekomori’s readiness was evident in his swift acknowledgment and approval of the role assigned to him.

 

(Raiza) “For the rest of y’all, do as much damage as possible! Me, Righteous, and Elzaisis, will be here giving y’all some moral support. Remember to work with corridination”

 

Raiza left no room for doubt in her instructions to the rest of the group. Their mission was clear: inflict as much damage as they could. Meanwhile, Raiza, Righteous, and Elzaisis would provide unwavering moral support, an essential pillar of the team’s collective strength.

 

In this intense moment, the group had rallied around a daring plan, united by their determination to overcome a seemingly unbeatable foe. Each member had their role to play, and their success would depend on precise execution and unwavering teamwork. The battle was far from over, but with their spirit and strategy, they had a fighting chance against the formidable adversary. Immense pressure was on the team.

Everybody agreed with the idea. Elzaisis came out from hiding in the shadows wondering how Raiza knew he was there. Standing behind Raiza with wonder and admiration

When the ice cracked and the Bastion slid down the cliff, it created a massive earthquake that caused everything within an 8,000-yard radius to move like a wave in the ocean. However, the group managed to either jump high enough to avoid being affected by the earthquake, or simply destroy the earth coming towards them. The sturdy craftsmanship of Vedo's house and the infrastructure added to the cave where Raiza, Righteous, and Elzaisis were located ensured that they only experienced minor vibrations. Raiza praising his son's work. But as the beast fell, with it came a sound truly indescribable. Even aloud Teddy had to voice out unintentionally what the rest felt in their hearts:

"Ah, prayeth bid, didst thee all beareth witness to the cacophony yond did befall our ears as the bastion descended? t wast a soundeth so dreadfully unsettling yond t defies the boundaries of m're language. T rev'rb'rat'd through the v'ry c're of mine own being, akin to the clash of celestial thund'r, the anguish'd cries of a thousand hath lost souls, and the grating screech of nails upon a slate, yet amplifi'd a millionfold! v'rily, yond soundeth wast of unparallel'd magnitude, sending shiv'rs down mine own spine and leaving me b'reft of w'rds to aptly encapsulate its haunting essence."  

 

As Raiza remained hidden within the depths of the cave, the horrifying sound of the Bastion's fall reached his ears as did Righteous's and Elzaisis. It was not a mere rumble or a thunderous crash, but a resounding force that seemed to transcend the boundaries of reality itself. The sound echoed through the cavernous space, akin to the explosive impact of a nuclear blast, but with an otherworldly, ethereal quality that could only befit the realm of fantasy.

As the sound reverberated through the cave, Raiza's senses were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the event. It was as if the very fabric of the world had been rent asunder, and the resulting sound-wave surged through the air, leaving an otherworldly resonance in its wake. Raiza, accustomed to battles of great magnitude at this point, found himself awestruck by this unparalleled symphony of destruction, which seemed to blend the raw power of a cataclysmic explosion with the mystical essence of a fantastical realm, he questioned himself if he was tripping on LSD or something as he tried to make a way to describe what the hell he was hearing.

In the depths of the cave, Raiza couldn't help but feel a tingling sensation in his bones, as if the sound itself carried a mystical energy that resonated with his very being. The sheer magnitude and ethereal nature of the sound left Raiza momentarily speechless, his mind struggling to comprehend the sheer oddness of the sound he's hearing right now.

Raiza, with a mix of astonishment and disbelief, exclaimed, "Well, goddamn! Did y'all hear that? That sound was like nothing I've ever experienced before! It hit me like a punch in fucking gut, a sonic boom that shook me to my very core. I mean, I've seen and heard some crazy shit in my time, but this... this is on a whole 'nother level..."

With his trademark intensity, Raiza's reaction set the stage for the description that followed. The sound that echoed through the cave was not just horrid, but a cataclysmic symphony of destruction that defied conventional comprehension. It was like dead souls singing in a choir and a bomb's whistle mixed and combined together. The crash afterwards send rubble out and it laid flat on its back, ready for its imminent death.

Heathien, the first one to snap out of the trance, then jumped even more into the air using cliffs edges to propel himself and threw the same fireball he threw before but he threw eight of them, a similar reaction happened and fire like sparks was coming off of it. Yokishoto, Teddy and Breeus were doing their share of doing damage. 

(Yokishoto) “Chapter 66 Verse 6 “ Hell bound Heaven”'

Using consecutive hand slashes he made it so that his hands created heat hot enough to heat the air around him and “air fry” the area around his vicinity, this killed the smaller beasts around them easily as they were cooked where they stood. Though it was widespread, the group seemingly didn't get affected by it. Breeus used his 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit beam of pure energy, or in this case, mana and fired it at the Bastion through his mouth. The bastion was then pushed more against the wall of the cliff. The Bastion was red like an iron ball just out the furnace.

In the realm where the battle raged, a unique phenomenon governed the temperature equilibrium. It was a place where the land itself conspired to maintain an equal balance of heat and coolness, ensuring that no single area stood out as uncomfortably hot or cold. The harmony of this natural balance was delicate, and any disruption to the equilibrium had far-reaching consequences.

Yokishoto, with his exceptional abilities over what he deems as "Martial arts", inadvertently upset this equilibrium. As he unleashed his scorching heatwave, the temperature in the immediate vicinity spiked to an extraordinary degree. The air around them became a searing inferno, resembling the belly of an oven. The heat was so intense that it seemed to warp the very fabric of reality, distorting the landscape in waves of shimmering heat.

The reason for this sudden surge in temperature was the off-balance created by the concentrated heatwave. The equilibrium, carefully maintained by the land, was thrown into disarray. The surrounding areas, in their attempt to compensate for the extreme heat generated by Yokishoto's power, absorbed immense amounts of energy. This caused the ambient temperature to skyrocket, turning the entire region into a sweltering furnace.

The beasts that inhabited this land, acclimated to the consistent temperature equilibrium, were ill-prepared for the drastic change. Their bodies, finely tuned to the delicate balance of their environment, struggled to cope with the sudden heatwave. The extreme temperature shift overwhelmed their natural defenses, causing their bodies to overheat rapidly. They succumbed to the intense heat, their lifeless forms scattered across the scorched landscape. Those with more of a tolerance to sudden changes like these lived. Showing both the power of Yokishoto, and how even beasts meant to change biologically in this environment quickly can still lose their life due to it.

The number of beasts affected by the off-balance of heat was staggering. It was estimated that many small creatures, ranging from agile reptiles to colorful avian species, perished as a result of the distorted temperature equilibrium. The loss of their lives served as a poignant reminder of the delicate interplay between nature and the powers wielded by those who possessed extraordinary abilities can be deadly.

As Yokishoto surveyed the aftermath, a mixture of awe and remorse filled his heart. He hadn't intended for such devastation to occur, unaware of the far-reaching consequences his powers could unleash. The sight of the lifeless beasts served as a reminder, those who dare to target his mother will die a painful death.

 

Regina stepped forward, her eyes filled with determination as she prepared to unleash her powerful spell. But deep within her, a sense of uncertainty lingered. Doubt crept into her thoughts, questioning her ability to live up to the expectations she had set for herself, and what her mother and her siblings expected from her, only perfection can be her result, nothing short of it even by a little. She had always striven for greatness, to be a beacon of hope and strength for her newfound family she grew to like . Yet, in that moment, she wasn't sure if she could truly embody the formidable pillar she aspired to be.

As she stood there, wrestling with her inner turmoil, a flicker of a memory, long forgotten, flashed through her mind. It came to her like a missing piece of a puzzle, fitting seamlessly into the depths of her consciousness. The memory, once faded and obscured, now surged to the forefront of her thoughts.

In that ethereal moment, the atmosphere around Regina began to shift. The air grew heavy with anticipation, as if the very elements held their breath in fear of her impending spell. The ground beneath her feet trembled slightly, mirroring the turbulence within her.

Gathering her resolve, Regina raised her hands, feeling the surge of raw mana coursing through her veins. She spoke the incantation, her voice carrying a mix of determination and proudness. And just like that, her spell, "Instafrostation of Reather," came to life.

The world around her seemed to freeze in time. Her peripheral vision shortened to only what she saw in front of her directly. The air, already heavy with the intense temperature fluctuations, condensed and transformed into liquid oxygen. The grass beneath her feet withered and died in an instant, only to be replaced by a fleeting burst of life before succumbing to the raw power of her spell.

Her eyes, once filled with uncertainty, transformed into a frosty blue, shimmering with an otherworldly glow. Her fur, once vibrant with blue and filled with warmth, turned as white as freshly fallen snow, so cold even a touch with your fingernail could send your heart into shock. With a touch as delicate as a snowflake, Regina's hand made contact with the Bastion's searing shell.

In that moment, cracks spiderwebbed across the Bastion's red-hot exterior. The runes etched into its surface shifted and writhed, as if awakened by the sheer force of Regina's magic. The Bastion, once thought impervious to harm, trembled under the weight of its weakened state. Regina, and Regina alone was able to instantly freeze it using her magic, forming a perfectly symmetrical rhombus.  Smugly smiling to herself, she looks at the beast with determined eyes.

As Regina was confident in her magic, she called out to everyone that they can now attack it now. Her voice filled with determination, she began to say, "Guys, now-" but before she could finish her sentence, the Bastion's unhinged mouth opened wide, revealing rows of jagged, razor-sharp teeth. The sight was both mesmerizing and horrifying, as if the very essence of nightmare had taken form.

A low, guttural growl emanated from the depths of the Bastion's throat, building in intensity. The sound was not a mere growl but a cacophony of shrieks, screams, and roars intertwined, creating a dissonant symphony that sent shivers down the spines of all who heard it. The air itself seemed to tremble in response to the Bastion's unearthly vocalization.

As the Bastion's mouth widened further, an eerie glow emanated from within, casting an ethereal light on its surroundings. Sparks of fire-like energy crackled and danced around its unhinged jaws, as if the very fabric of reality was being torn asunder.

With a sudden, explosive burst of energy, the Bastion released its cataclysmic roar. The sound reverberated through the battlefield, shaking the ground and causing the air to vibrate with an otherworldly force. It was not a mere roar but a primal scream that echoed through the realms, carrying with it a sense of ancient power and eldritch might. It broke the ice almost instantly.

The impact of the Bastion's roar was devastating. The sheer force of the soundwaves sent shockwaves rippling through the air, threatening to knock the group off balance. The ground beneath them quaked, and the very air seemed to distort and warp in response to the Bastion's terrifying display of power.

 

The deafening roar of the Bastion had not only shaken the ground beneath their feet but also left a trail of destruction in its wake. As the soundwaves reverberated through the battlefield, the impact was felt by all who stood in its path.

The force of the Bastion's cataclysmic roar rippled through the air, causing trees to splinter and collapse, their branches reaching towards the sky in a futile attempt to escape the monstrous sound. Rocks were dislodged from the cliff walls, tumbling down with thunderous crashes. The very earth seemed to tremble under the weight of the Bastion's power, creating cracks and fissures that snaked across the once stable terrain.

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