Sins of the Father

" Hah . . . the Kaslana oath ? " she laughed , not in a mocking way , but almost in a surprised way -- maybe a hint of nervousness , she knew just how much that meant , to think he'd even make a passing comment about it . . . it showed just how serious he was about this girl being family . " If that time came , it'd be an honor . "

her eyes followed as he spoke , as he walked and pondered , speaking of the different idea that came to mind . . . landing on the box the weapon now rested in , the box that came to rest in her hand . . . a weapon she never once thought would end up with her of all people , her eyes have been laid upon it many times , but this was . . . different , it almost felt wrong for her to hold it , even if it was just the box that carried it , not only does he trust her with her daughter -- he trusts her . . . with their legacy , a sentiment enough to bring a few tears out , even if the sword wasn't meant for her to wield , the message alone was enough , even if she didn't realize the tears were flowing . . .

"Oh, sweetheart..." Trailing speechlessness, just continuing to hold her as close as he has his biological daughters. He can tell the acceptance is overwhelming, but still he refuses to let go regardless. Kiana loved her, and she loved Kiana, a fact as simple as the sun rises in the morn and sets in the evening, so who would he be, would any of his foolish extended family be to refuse her the right to become one of their numbers, to take the creed that had defined them since Kevin's son founded their family all those centuries ago? "You don't have to rush to a decision right now, you two have your whole lives to decide on whose name any potential kiddos take~"

He can't help teasing over grandchildren, it was, after all, something that had been a part of many a nightly conversation, along with the threat to scare the life out of whoever his children brought home. Even now, passing Shamash from his care is something so extremely significant, and not something he has ever dared to dream of, yet the path to the future is clearer, spanning far beyond the need for him to be involved in any way other than watching his darling daughters grow and grow.

“What are you even...!” She huffed, chest rising with a deep breath as she pointed an accusatory finger at him. “Rita is simply my adjutant, and I, her commander! Stop making it sound weird!”

Siegfried playing dirty had long become the norm whenever they had a back and forth like this, and Bianka, who often remained level-headed and quiet, would raise her voice in turn. Like the many times before this, she reached out to grab the closest item to her—a thick book this time around, one that likely held a long history about the Kaslana family—as she rushed to chase after her father, yelling for him to come back and face me! while swinging the book in the air all the while. 

Like this, Bianka felt utterly like a child once more, screaming and yelling and just about ready to kick someone’s butt. What would the rest of the Immortal Blades think if they were to find their commander chasing her father, face beet red as she tried her best to defend herself and the absent adjutant? She briefly wondered. She can only be ever so grateful that Rita was away at the moment and that the Kaslana estate was quite a distance away from the dorms—safely hidden from the rest of the Valkyries' eyes.

Her father was fast with his unfair transformation, but Bianka wasn't about to let him escape just yet.

As they rounded back towards the stairs, she halted at the top while her father descended, taking position once more for a clean throw. Her target this time? The back of her father's head.

HE'S GOTTEN BETTER AT MANIPULATING THE ICHOR IN HIS VEINS, many a sleepless night spent in the Kaslana Stigmata Space ensuring that there would never be another uncontrolled transformation. Yet his actions now are merely the most reasonable byproduct of attempting to reclaim myriad lost time with one of his beloved daughters.

Does she remember this? Remember running through the hallways after him to the tune of his beloved Cecilia's soft laughter? He cannot tell, and yet he can only hope to nurture those memories once more as ghostly laughter floats through the halls. He does not expect her to answer to him, Mei had been... a welcome surprise with how eloquently she had asked permission for something he would never dream of stopping. And whoever Bianka chose, he would welcome them with open arms.

The Kaslana scion stops, rooting himself and turning towards the woman atop the stairs. She's older now, taller and just as beautiful as they'd hoped, and that is exactly why he launches himself back towards the top, letting the book glance off the bat before it too returns to imaginary space. He will never, has never, verbally apologised for provoking her, and yet in little time at all he's back atop the landing, arms wrapping around his middle daughter without a care.

When their shadowy foe had risen from the shadows again after its defeat (which was pretty rude, if he had to say so himself), it had summoned more of those pillars and immediately began an onslaught on the four of them. Although the not-Diluc man had luckily been frozen by Gepard, those red sword pillars had it out for him, and he was still shaky from their hits.

Venti rolls 3 Energy!

He pulled out his lyre and, with a call to the winds, summoned a large wind current. Allowing it to carry him upwards, he hovered at the top of the wind current. Hopefully, here, he could escape the brunt of their attacks and be able to help his other three teammates later.

[-3 Energy] Venti: 1.5/10 HP 5/5 SP uses Elemental Skill: Skyward Sonnet [Lvl 5], Enhanced on Speartip B (-3 HP, Pyro Swirl procs): Speartip B 46/50 HP Venti becomes untargetable, turn ends

As soon as he summoned the current, their foes began their second round of attacks. Those dastardly pillars rose up to meet him just to whack him again, but not-Diluc's lance swept safely beneath his feet.

Once he was sure it was safe, the winds dissipated and he landed softly on the floor. Nodding a thanks to Siegfried, he limped to a safer spot behind Gepard.

All allies take half total damage inflicted on SW as splash damage: Siegfried Kaslana: 5/10 HP 3/5 SP, Venti: 1.5/10HP 3/5SP, Gepard Landau (-1 Artifact Reduction, -0.5 Passive Reduction = -0.5HP) 10/10HP 4.5/5SP (Knight’s Vow activates) Shadow of Argenti takes half total damage inflicted as Pyro [2 / 2 =  -1 HP, (x2) Shadow of Argenti 290.5/300HP] (Knight’s Vow activates)Follow-Up Attack by Artemis’s Guardian: Siegfried Kaslana 5/10HP 5/5SP hits with Artemis’ Guardian [Roll: 1d20+2 = 4, Hit! (-2 Base) + (-2 Artefact) + (-2 Allies under Vow)=-6HP] Shadow of Argenti 284.5/300HP (Knight’s Vow activates) Follow-Up Attack by Artemis’s Guardian: Siegfried Kaslana 5/10HP 5/5SP hits with Artemis’ Guardian [Roll: 1d20+2 = 15, Hit! (-2 Base) + (-2 Artefact) + (-2 Allies under Vow)=-6HP] Shadow of Argenti 278.5/300HP (Knight’s Vow activates) Follow-Up Attack by Artemis’s Guardian: Siegfried Kaslana 5/10HP 5/5SP hits with Artemis’ Guardian [Roll: 1d20+2 = 14, Hit! (-2 Base) + (-2 Artefact) + (-2 Allies under Vow)=-6HP] Shadow of Argenti 278.5/300HP

He sees an opportunity and takes it, dancing on wind and flame to drive himself forward until he's standing behind the knightly figure, infernal blade poised to rend the armor from behind wordlessly. This has always been his modus operandi, guerrilla tactics from behind enemy lines until there's little left for him to care about. Yet, it's clear the spear does not take kindly to him, driving forward to dig into his side and finding only chitin before sparks are lashing out in retribution.

Speartip B 46/50HP uses Special Attack: So Cometh Beauty’s Knight on All Enemies! [Roll 1d20 = 13, Hit! -2HP, Siegfried Kaslana 5/10HP 1/5SP] (Knight’s Vow activates) Speartip B 46/50HP akes half total damage inflicted as Pyro [2 / 2 =  -1 HP, Pyro Swirl procs x1.5: -1.5HP] Speartip B 46/50HP loses Barrier

A crack, pushing himself off the broken barrier until he's travelling backwards to position himself in front of the bard. "Thanks for the assist." A nod, an acknowledgement, and yet he's back to digging deep to will the barriers of his own design back from the earth.

Siegfried Kaslana: 5/10 HP 1/5 SP rolls 5 Energy [-3Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 5/10HP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 5SP and [Knight’s Vow]! Serpent Spine damage+3

"Yer up, Wolf." A lazy, tired drawl, and yet it's all that can be mustered while he attention focuses on restoring their defences.

A beach day wasn’t exactly something Gepard had ever heard of before, but he nodded along anyway. Whatever this ‘trend’ was, it hadn’t reached the restricted zone. "...if you say so.” It seemed harmless enough, even if the culture was completely alien to him. A real beach day? Maybe, when this was over. If the Express was willing. “I’ll just have to take your word for it.”

For a second, he let himself drift. The idea of leaving home for any amount of time sat heavy in his chest. Was this beach day worth it?

A sudden splash snapped him back.

The impact landed square between his eyes, blooming across his face in a spray of water. He blinked once, slowly, and dragged a hand across his eyes. “Tactical brilliance as always, Silverwolf…”

There wasn’t time to respond—she was already back at work, dousing their enemy in another wave of watery chaos. The shadow reeled, staggered, and dropped to its knees. Silverwolf was already celebrating his victory.

Too soon.

The shadow rose again—renewed, as every nightmare in this place seemed to do. Around it, the others returned too, dragged back from the damned, gleaming with vengeance.

They were eager and ready to go.

Shadow of Argenti moves to Phase 2

Totems blazed to life, casting hell with twice the fury. Their barrage rained down without pause, forcing the team onto the defensive. There was no space to strike back. By the time the flurry eased, they were battered. 

But Gepard didn’t hesitate.

Gepard Landau rolled 4 Energy!

“There’s no rest for the weary, is there?” he muttered, rising through the ache in his limbs. “We’ll just have to put you back down.”

He surged forward—no dramatic windup, just decisive violence. The board cracked against the shadow, a sound resounding out into the nothing. Before the thing had even gotten a good hit, he turned and slammed the edge of the board across the it’s face.

Cold followed. As it always did.

Gepard Landau rolls 4 Energy [-1 Energy] Gepard Landau 10/10HP 3.5/5SP uses Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction on Shadow of Argenti 300/300HP [Roll: 1d20+5 = 12, Hit! -2HP, -1 Serpent Spine, -3HP, Nullified by Barrier! Shadow of Argenti 300/300HP] Shadow of Argenti loses Barrier! Shadow of Argenti counterattacks with Normal Attack: Piety against Gepard Landau 10/10HP 3.5/5SP [Roll: 1d20 = 9, Hit! -4HP, -2 Artifact Reduction, -0.5 Passive Reduction, -1.5HP, Gepard Landau 10/10HP 2/5SP] (Knight’s Vow activates)  Shadow of Argenti takes half total damage inflicted[ 1.5 / 2 = -0.5HP, Shadow of Argenti 299.5/300HP] [-3 Energy] Gepard Landau 10/10HP 2/5SP uses Elemental Skill: Daunting Smite on Shadow of Argenti 299.5/300HP [-4HP, Shadow of Argenti 295.5/300HP][1d5 = 1, Freeze! Shadow of Argenti 295.5/300HP is Frozen]

It wouldn’t last, but it would buy time—enough for his team to breathe, to stand, to be ready when the next storm broke.

Speartip A 50/50HP uses Special Attack: So Cometh Beauty’s Knight on All Enemies! [Roll: 1d20 = 16, Hit! -2HP, Siegfried Kaslana 10/10HP 3/5SP](Knight’s Vow activates) Speartip A takes half total damage inflicted[ 2 / 2 = -1HP, Nullified by Barrier!, Speartip A 50/50HP] Speartip A loses Barrier! Speartip B 50/50HP uses Special Attack: So Cometh Beauty’s Knight on All Enemies! [Roll: 1d20 = 14, Hit! -2HP, Siegfried Kaslana 10/10HP 1/5SP] (Knight’s Vow activates) Speartip B takes half total damage inflicted[ 2 / 2 = -1HP, Nullified by Barrier!, Speartip B 50/50HP] Speartip B loses Barrier! Speartip A 49.5/50HP uses Special Attack: So Cometh Beauty’s Knight on All Enemies! [Roll 1d20 = 20, Critical Hit! -4HP, Siegfried Kaslana 7/10HP 0/5SP]  (Knight’s Vow activates)  Speartip A takes half total damage inflicted[ 1 / 2 = -0.5HP, Nullified by Barrier! Speartip A 49.5/50HP] Speartip A loses Barrier! Speartip B 49/50HP uses Special Attack: So Cometh Beauty’s Knight on All Enemies! [Roll 1d20 = 13, Hit! -2HP, Siegfried Kaslana 5/10HP 0/5SP] 

He does not speak, does not audibly react, not when the wounds are nothing in comparison to the damage taken decades before. Instead, the blade is raised once more, flames sparking to life, all consuming like the primordial flame as his attention passes over the haphazard members of the team.

Siegfried Kaslana: 5/10 HP 0/5 SP rolls 5 Energy [-3Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 5/10HP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 5SP and [Knight’s Vow]! Serpent Spine damage+3

The shields he weaves from the ashes are firm once more, before the former Knight is kicking forward in a sea of ashen sparks, burying his blade again and again without so much as a hint of care for the barrier that breaks beneath the force of the great sword driving itself down.

[-1Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 5/10HP hits The Honored 50/50HP with Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Roll: 10+2;12, DAMAGE NULLIFIED!] The Honored 50/50HP Serpent Spine damage+4 The Honored 50/50HP LOSES Barrier [-1Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 5/10HP hits The Honored 50/50HP with Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Roll: 9+2;11; (-2 Base) + (-2 Artefact) + (-4 Serpent Spine) ; -8HP total] The Honored 42/50HP

Satisfied at last with the plating torn be repeated blows, he moves backwards like the tide, positioning himself to eat the damage that may occur in the wake of this moonlit hunt.

"A summer unit..? I'm a bit confused..." Silver Wolf had been spouting nonsense for a while now, most of which he'd been able to ignore. But now she was speaking directly to him—and in solidarity no less. Like him, she wore some sort of bizarre outfit, oddly matching his in both style and absurdity.

"You're also looking... very summer unit?" Even he cringed at that.

"Ahem." Gepard cleared his throat sharply, trying to bury the moment. "Anyway. I’ll take it from here, Venti."

Gepard Landau rolls 5 Energy

He glanced at the water gun in Silver Wolf’s hand. “Whatever this is”—his tone accusatory—“was clearly by design.”

He raised the board in his hand, mimicking the posture he would take with Earthwork. It felt all wrong. Light. Unbalanced. "It'll have to do," he muttered, almost to himself. "I'll be counting on your water contraption, Silver Wolf."

[-1 Energy] Gepard Landau: 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction on Shadow of Argenti 166/275HP [Roll: 1d20+5 = 18, Hit! -2, -4 Serpent’s Spine, -1 Defense Bug, Shadow of Argenti 159/275] [Roll: 1d4 = 1, Freeze! Shadow of Argenti has been Frozen.] [-1 Energy] Gepard Landau: 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction on Shadow of Argenti 159/275HP [Roll: 1d20+5 = 6, Hit! -2, -4 Serpent’s Spine, -1 Defense Bug, Shadow of Argenti 152/275] [-1 Energy] Gepard Landau: 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction on Shadow of Argenti 152/275HP [Roll: 1d20+5 = 8, Hit! -2, -4 Serpent’s Spine, -1 Defense Bug Shadow of Argenti 145/275] [-1 Energy] Gepard Landau: 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction on Shadow of Argenti 145/275HP [Roll: 1d20+5 = 6, Hit! -2, -4 Serpent’s Spine, -1 Defense Bug Shadow of Argenti 138/275] [-1 Energy] Gepard Landau: 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction on Shadow of Argenti 138/275HP[Roll: 1d20+5 = 8, Hit! -2, -4 Serpent’s Spine, -1 Defense Bug Shadow of Argenti 131/275]

The sandals on his feet made it difficult to keep solid footing—slick soles skidding slightly with each shift in stance. The board was too small to shield with, too awkward to pair with his fists. And without his gauntlets, each punch rattled through bare knuckles that weren’t used to this kind of punishment.

Shaking the sting from his hand, he grumbled, “Looks like it’s the ice bath for you.”

Whatever the theme of this place was, it was lost on him. And deeply irritating. He didn’t feel particularly stylish. Or cool. Or anything remotely ready for combat. What a hassle…

He grumbled, humbled by the world. "Continue as you will."

THE HONORED 17.5/50 HP uses Special Attack: Honors of the Red Queen on Shadow of Argenti 131/275HP Shadow of Argenti gains +1 Damage for one turn Shadow of Argenti is Frozen! Shadow of Argenti takes -2 Entanglement damage! Shadow of Argenti 129/275HP is no longer frozen!

"Okay, new plan, none of us were hit, so I'm going to focus on that totem pole, I don't know what it does, but it sees set on encouraging our knightly friend over there." The words fall harshly from his lips, fingers tightening around the handle of the sword as he pulls it closer and closer, waiting for the moment to strike that lingers just at the end of his awareness.

Siegfried Kaslana rolls 3 Energy

There's no snappy one-liner from his lips this time, merely a blade raised high above his head as azure flames rise to meet him, turning and twisting the world into the shade of destruction for which it got its name before all is reverted once more, the only traces of the devastating flames the embers falling like ashes.

[-2Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Elemental Burst: Sword of Shamash [Lv. 1] THE HONORED 13.5/50 HP -3HP; THE HONORED 10.5/50 HP SHADOW OF ARGENTI 124.5/275 HP | BOSS -3HP, DEFENCE BUG! -1HP; -4HP SHADOW OF ARGENTI 120.5/275 HP | BOSS All Enemies inflicted with Ignite Trauma

"I'll deal with the statue, you three get ready to follow up as necessary." A lone wolf on the hunt, kicking forward and past the statue to let the jagged blade carve free a point of focus, watching with satisfaction as the edge pulls the internals to the light of the moon.

[-2Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 5/5SP hits THE HONORED 10.5/50 HP with Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Rolls: 10+2: 12; -2HP, Artefact! -2HP, Serpent Spine! -4HP; -8HP] THE HONORED 2.5/50 HP

"You're up Wolf, show 'em those teeth!"

A shift in space-time, just as disorienting and nauseating as the last—washed over him like a crashing wave. One moment, they were facing crumbling statues of soldiers. The next, he stood face-to-face with the vague silhouette of a man. No amount of squinting revealed the stranger’s features, but truthfully, it mattered little. Whoever this was, he would be their next opponent.

There was no time for pleasantries.

Gepard reached instinctively for the familiar weight of Earthwork—only to find it missing. In its place was something... flatter. Lighter. Decorated with bones.

His shield was gone. And it wasn’t the only thing.

His armor had vanished, replaced by a buttoned-up neon red shirt stamped with a floral pattern. Khakis clung to his legs, and open-toed sandals with socks strapped to his feet. A quick pat atop his head confirmed a pair of sunglasses resting there. “What the hell...?”

This place warped everything—positions, enemies, even bodies. Now it was mocking them with costumes?

His jaw tightened, breath steady. “This is incredibly embarrassing... Let’s finish this quickly and move to the next place.”

Gepard Landau rolls 5 Energy

He tested the board with a few practice swings—awkward at first, but workable. It was time for the real thing now.

[-3 Energy] Gepard Landau 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Elemental Skill: Daunting Smite [Lv. 7] on Shadow of Argenti 186/275HP  -4 -1 = -5HP, Shadow of Argenti 181/275HP [Roll: 1, Shadow of Argenti 181/275HP has been Frozen] [-1 Energy] Gepard Landau 10/10HP 5/5SP hits Shadow of Argenti 181/275HP with Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction  [Roll: 1+5 = 6, -2 + -4 + -1 = -6HP, Shadow of Argenti 175/275HP] [-1 Energy] Gepard Landau 10/10HP 5/5SP hits Shadow of Argenti 175/275HP with Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction  [Roll: 1+5 = 6, -2 + -4 + -1 = -6HP, Shadow of Argenti 169/275HP] 

Each strike landed with surprising weight, and his fists followed with sharp, decisive blows. The weapon was ridiculous, but his strength remained unaltered. That was enough.

He exhaled slowly, eyes locked on the frozen silhouette ahead. “Our opponent seems to have caught a cold,” he mused, steadying his stance. “Looks like a job for you, Mister Kaslana.”

THE HONORED 32/50 HP uses Special Attack: Honors of the Red Queen on Shadow of Argenti 169/275HP, +1 dmg FOR 1 TURN (Ignite Trauma activates} -1HP, THE HONORED 31/50 HP THE SHIELD 32/50 HP uses Special Attack: Diadem of the Stale on Shadow of Argenti 169/275HP, gains Barrier for One Attack (Ignite Trauma activates) -1HP, THE SHIELD 31/50 HP Entanglement Activates! -2HP, Shadow of Argenti 167/275HP Daunting Smite Activates! Shadow of Argenti 166/275HP Shadow of Argenti 166/275HP is no longer Entangled Shadow of Argenti 166/275HP is no longer Frozen

"Yaknow, I'm really starting to hate these things, well, nothing for it like a good ol' fashioned beatdown." The grin on his features is slightly more monstrous than his norm, testament to the transformation of his facial features from the ICHOR, as the blade is swung in a low and slow arc.

Siegfried Kaslana rolls 5 Energy

"Looks like the shields have been helping, and you know what they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" The blade is driven into the ground with force, azure cracks spreading beneath his feet until the flames of judgement are becoming a barrier once more, wrapping themselves tightly and fixing the damage already sustained.

[-3 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 5SP and [Knight’s Vow]!

No sooner than he's spoken is he already kicking off the ground, closing the gap between himself and that pesky shield throwing totem before it has time to move away, dragging the sword in his hand upwards until it's digging into metal and rending it asunder.

[-1 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP hits THE SHIELD 31/50 HP with Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Rolls: 14+2: 16, -2HP, -2(Artefact), -4(Serpent Spine); -8HP] THE SHIELD 23/50 HP

A smirk, twisting his grip on the blade and pulling it back through the lengthy gasp he just created with more force than strictly necessary, watching the trailing sparks with a hint of unruly satisfaction.

[-1 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP hits THE SHIELD 23/50 HP with Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Rolls: 14+2: 16, -2HP, -2(Artefact), -4(Serpent Spine); -8HP] THE SHIELD 15/50 HP

Shadow of Argenti uses Spear & Shield The Honored: 50/50HP is summoned The Shield 50/50HP is summoned

"He certainly isn't wasting time..." And neither should Siegfried, fingers tapping against the buttons in well-trained rhythm before the band is disengaging and falling harmlessly into the palm of his hand. If this truly is a dream, he doubts unleashing the ICHOR in force will leave him with anything more than a headache.

Siegfried Kaslana rolls 5 Energy[-3Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 5SP and [Knight’s Vow]!

A breath, feeling the azure flame wash over him, the silicone arm warping and twisting to resemble the limbs of a forgotten beast before Siegfried stretches out the creek in his neck. "I don't like the look of those totems, play it safe. That's an order!" An echo to his voice, the sound falling from features oft described as demonic, before the blade is lifted high above his head.

[-2Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 5/5SP uses Elemental Burst: Sword of Shamash [Lv. 1] All Enemies -3HP All Enemies inflicted with Ignite Trauma

"Thou Shalt Constitute Thyself As A Shield For The Weak And Innocent, render judgement, Shamash!" A crackling, sizzling sound as the earth splits beneath the shades, azure reaching up to leave a sea of cracks upon his foes.

"You're up Wolf, give 'em hell."

Her efforts bore fruit. After clawing for what felt like a half hour, she saw light. That single seam broke into the full scene before her, a huff rising out of her chest now that she had leverage. It only took a bit of peeling to get herself operation again, at which point she resumed the assault. 

Silver Wolf (7/10 HP 2/2 SP) uses Elemental Skill: Allow Changes? [Lv. 5] on Furiae Troupe (26/60 HP) Furiae Troupe takes 2 - 2 = 0 damage and is inflicted with Pyro Weakness for 2 rounds. Furiae Troupe (26/60 HP) loses 1 War Armor Stack Roll 1d2: 1, Success: Entanglement is applied

With her Cannon Mode equipped, she lobbed a mortar bombardment of explosive, bit-style shells at the performer. They exploded with all the retro rhythm of a 20XX game, each shelling a very literal blast from the past. “Well, would you look at that,” she cooed, “we’re like a well-oiled machine. Give us enough time, and we’ll get through anything.” 

The discarded embers clung to her foe. They singed skin, replacing necrotic flesh with particles of red, orange, and black. They were a prime target for fire–another calling for Siegfried to strike.

“Enjoy the boost, Sieg. You’ll take this one out in no time.”

HE'S ONLY RETURNED FROM FOLLOWING UP, when the rightmost warrior is swinging downwards in an attempt to hit him. Perhaps it's the device that controls the ICHOR or some under supernatural force, and yet time seems to freeze before he's firmly inside the warrior's guard with his blade chipping away at the armour like a finely held hammer.

Furiae Warrior B (48/50 HP, 2 War Armor) is not taunted by Gepard Landau Furiae Warrior B (48/50 HP, 2 War Armor) hits Siegfried Kaslana (10/10HP 2/2SP) with Collision of the Third Orbit [Roll: 6, -2.5,  Proselytize! (Roll:1) DODGED!] Siegfried Kaslana (10/10 2/2SP) Siegfried Kaslana (10/10 HP 2/2SP) counters Furiae Warrior B with Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Roll: 5+2 = 7, -2, -1 Passive, -2  Proselytize!, -5HP] Furiae Warrior B (43/50HP) Furiae Warrior B (43/50HP) loses 1 War Armor Stack

It's a pity, he knows many a scholar that would be enamored by studying the creatures before him and yet, he cannot allow himself to stall, pushing himself away from the Golem as the voice resounds from his left. "Appreciate it kid, 'bout time we turn these oversized clay lumps into a nice seared brick."

Siegfried Kaslana rolls 4 Energy

A breath, calming and serene flows through him, pulling him deeper and deeper until a plan is forming in his head. It's reckless and downright dangerous... and yet to him, it felt like little more than just another Search and Destroy mission. "Shields, then we counterattack!"

[-3 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 2SP and [Knight’s Vow]!

"I have an idea, but I'm not so sure, you'll like it." Telling then, that he's already kicking forward to skewer the singer before he speaks into existence whatever tumultuous idea he has. Shamash is dormant once more, and yet he doesn't need it for what he's about to do, running it through cloth and fabric before the finely dressed bird thing has a chance to relax.

[-1 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP HITS Furiae Troupe (26/60 HP) with Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Lv. 5] [Rolls: 17, -2 HP, Proselytize! -2, Passive! -1: -5, WAR ARMOR REDUCTION: 2; -3HP]  Furiae Troupe (23/60 HP) Furiae Troupe (23/60 HP) loses 1 WAR ARMOR stack Furiae Troupe (23/60 HP) misses the counterattack [Roll: 2]

The head of House Kaslana doesn't leap backwards this time, instead his gaze turns towards the bard beginning to knock an arrow. "Venti! Hit her, hard as you can, two of us together should be able to deal with her without any lasting damage!"

 Gepard Landau: 13/13HP 2/2SP is Imprisoned, CANNOT MOVE

Gepard hadn’t noticed it at first—whatever they’d afflicted him with in that last assault—but when it struck, it struck hard. This wasn’t the familiar bite of a freeze. No, it was something stronger, fiercer, coiling around him like vines made of steel. His vision blurred. His ears rang. Within that suffocating cocoon, there was nothing but the dull thrum of his own failing body.

Outside, the battle still raged. He could feel it in the tremors beneath his boots, in the phantom echo of distant war cries. He didn’t have the luxury to sit this one out.

Furiae Praetor (80/90 HP) is TAUNTED by Gepard Landau: 13/13HP 2/2SP for 2 of the 3 hits of Normal Attack: From Dawn to Skyveil Furiae Praetor (80/90 HP) hits Gepard Landau: 13/13HP 2/2SP [Rolls: 12, -3HP, ATTACK BUG! -1DMG, -2, GEPARD RESISTS 1.5; -0.5HP] Gepard Landau: 13/13HP 1.5/2SP KNIGHT’S VOW activates, PYRO SWIRL! [1 +5(PYRO WEAKNESS)=6.5, PYRO SWIRLED! X1.5 = -9HP, WAR ARMOR REDUCTION -2; -7HP] Pyro damage against Furiae Praetor (80/90 HP) Furiae Praetor (73/90 HP) loses 1 War Armor Stack KNIGHT’S VOW procs, Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP / 2/2SP HITS with Artemis’ Guardian, [Rolls: 8+2, 10. -2HP, Proselytize! +2 Passive! +1, Allies under Knights vow! +4, Artefact! +1, Pyro Weakness+5 -15HP! PYRO SWIRLED! X1.5: -22.5HP, WAR ARMOR DAMAGE REDUCTION -2: -20.5 ] Furiae Praetor (53.5/90 HP) Furiae Praetor (53.5/90 HP) loses 1 War Armor Stack, takes 20% MAX HP as damage! -18HP, Furiae Praetor (35.5/90 HP) Furiae Praetor (35.5/90 HP) hits Gepard Landau: 13/13HP 1.5/2SP [Rolls: 6, -3HP, ATTACK BUG! -1DMG, -2, GEPARD RESISTS 1.5; -0.5HP] Gepard Landau: 13/13HP 1.0/2SP KNIGHT’S VOW activates [1 +5(PYRO WEAKNESS)=6, PYRO SWIRLED! X1.5 = -9HP] Pyro damage against Furiae Praetor (26.5/90 HP) KNIGHT’S VOW procs, Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP / 2/2SP HITS with Artemis’ Guardian, [Rolls 13+2: 15. -2HP, Proselytize! +2 Passive! +1, Allies under Knights vow! +4, Artefact! +1, Pyro Weakness+5 -15HP! PYRO SWIRLED! X1.5: -22.5HP] Furiae Praetor (4.5/90 HP)

Even dulled, pain knew how to find him. It always did. That sharp, crawling ache seeped through every fracture in his memory, and now, too, in his bones. But this time, he couldn't even cry out—couldn’t wince, couldn’t curse out. It was all muffled. All muted. And so, he endured in silence.

Then—impact. A jolt rocked through him, the strike grounding itself in his chest. The prison around him shattered, the suffocating silence breaking open into a cacophony of sound and sensation. The world rushed back in a surge: shouting, steel, flames. Even the stale tang of battlefield air burned its way back into his lungs.

Siegfried was already there, pressing the advantage. Of course he was. Good man.

FURIAE WARRIOR A 50/50 HP is NOT taunted FURIAE WARRIOR A 50/50 HP CRITICALLY hits Gepard Landau: 13/13HP 1/2SP with Normal Attack: Collision of the Third Orbit [Roll: 19; -5HP, GEPARD RESISTS 1.5 DMG; -3.5HP] Gepard Landau: 10.5/13HP 0/2SP, inflicted with ReverberationGepard Landau:10.5/13HP 0/2SP counters with Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction [Rolls: 15+2; 17. -2.5hp, WAR ARMOR RESISTS 2 DMG; -0.5) FURIAE WARRIOR A 49.5/50 HP FURIAE WARRIOR A 49.5/50 HP loses 1 War Armor Stack

No time to gather himself. No time to question. A towering blow came down from above, and Gepard met it with Earthwork raised high, catching the strike in a clash of force.

And then, his retaliation—precise, but overall ineffective... They'd need to chip that armor again if they wanted a change at victory.

Now, with seconds stolen back from chaos, he scanned the field. The cursed energy had taken root around Silverwolf, almost burying her beneath its weight. Her neon gear was all but swallowed in its haze. Venti looked winded, but composure still strong. Siegfried—he remained the iron he’d always seemed to be.

At least they were all still standing.

Gepard narrowed his gaze, voice low, unwavering. “Hang tight, Silverwolf. We’re coming.”

Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP rolls 3 energy

Well... if it wants to charge up, best for him to do the same, digging the flame kissed blade into the earth and willing the flames to rise higher and higher, alighting the world in azure before receding to a sea of nothingness with each passing moment. He intends for it to be the proverbial flame that calls all moths, luring his foes into a position of false security before the blade strikes them down with his infernal will.

[-3 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 2SP and [Knight’s Vow]!

The shields shimmer beneath the scattered moonlight, and yet he remains ever calm as he positions himself, lurking, waiting for that golden moment to emerge from ashes with the dawn's fury humming in his grasp as gaze turns onto the bard surrounded by his seas of azure.

"You're up, give 'em hell."

All within a moment, his eyes closed—and the world felt as though it turned on its axis. The sensation made him nauseous, and just as his stomach began to lurch, his eyes snapped open. Everything leveled out instantly. The ground was beneath his feet where it belonged, and his battered body was full of vigor once again. “What the hell…” Gepard muttered, incredulous, as he gave himself a careful once-over.

He darted his gaze between the allies at his side and the new wave of enemies now staring them down. Slowly, he began to calm. There were questions he wanted to ask—about the cruel repetition of this moment, about how it was even possible—but Gepard held no delusions. Not even death, it seemed, was the end of his duty. “Of course,” he sighed. “I wouldn't want to waste your efforts.”

Gepard rolls 3 energy!

Earthwork was back in his hands. Its weight grounded him like a missing piece returned, and with it came a steady wave of confidence. Gepard scanned the opposing force—tall, well-armored enemies loomed ahead—but one was already weakened by his allies. That one would be his target. 

“Are you prepared to trade blows? I hope so,” Gepard said coldly, launching himself at the amalgamation with renewed strength.

[-1 Energy] Gepard (13/13HP 2/2SP) HITS with Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction [Lv. 5] on Furiae Philosopher (37/50 HP) [Roll: 19, -2.5] Furiae Philosopher ( 37/50 HP) counters with War, Father of All [Roll: 9,  -2.5, ATTACK REDUCED! -1, GEPARD RESISTS 1.5 damage = -0] KNIGHT’S VOW activates, [-(0.5 + 1)= 1.5, PYRO SWIRL! X1.5=2, Melt! X1.5! =3HP ] Pyro damage against Furiae Philosopher (34/50 HP) IGNITE TRAUMA procs Furiae Philosopher (33/50 HP) KNIGHT’S VOW activates, Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP / 2/2SP HITS with Artemis’ Guardian, [Rolls: 20, -4HP, Passive! +2, Allies under Knights vow! +4, Artefact! +1=11, PYRO SWIRLED! X1.5= -16.5 ] Furiae Philosopher (16.5/50 HP) [-1 Energy] Gepard (13/13HP 2/2SP) CRITICALLY HITS with Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction [Lv. 5] on Furiae Philosopher (16.5/50 HP) [Roll: 20,-5, MELT! X1.5= 7.5 ] Furiae Philosopher ( 9/50 HP) misses with War, Father of All [Roll: 4, -0] IGNITE TRAUMA procs Furiae Philosopher  ( 8/50 HP) [-1 Energy] Gepard (13/13HP 2/2SP) misses Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction [Lv. 5] on Furiae Philosopher (8/50 HP) [Roll: 3, -0 ] Furiae Philosopher ( 8/50 HP) counters with War, Father of All [Roll: 6, -2.5, ATTACK REDUCED! -1, GEPARD RESISTS 1.5 damage = -0] IGNITE TRAUMA procs Furiae Philosopher  ( 7/50 HP) KNIGHT’S VOW activates, [-(0.5 + 1)= 1.5, PYRO SWIRLED! X1.5 = -3HP] Pyro damage against Furiae Philosopher (5/50 HP)KNIGHT’S VOW procs, Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP / 2/2SP HITS with Artemis’ Guardian, [Rolls: 2, = -2HP, Passive! +1, Allies under Knights vow! +4, Artefact! +1=8, PYRO SWIRLED! X1.5= 12] Furiae Philosopher ( -7/50 HP)

“Mister Kaslana, let us move as one!” A good Captain knew when to match strength—and when to pull back. Having fought alongside Siegfried once already, Gepard knew they could complement each other. It would take careful footwork, but if they could mix fire and ice… they’d be devastating together.

As expected, their combat styles blended seamlessly. They covered each other’s flanks, and when Gepard struck, the monster retaliated—only to be met with Siegfried’s swift counter. In moments, the statue-like creature crumbled beneath their onslaught, falling in shattered pieces to the floor.

FURIAE PHILOSOPHER -7/50 HP is DEFEATED

“The die is cast...” Gepard muttered. They were well on their way now, having already felled one of the behemoths. Still, he'd been confident the last time too… and that had not ended well. “Stay alert—and stay behind me. They’ll be upon us soon.”

Gepard (13/13HP, 2SP) taunts Furiae Praetor [Roll: 1] Furiae Praetor (88/90 HP, 4 War Armor) misses Gepard (13/13 HP, 2SP) with Skyveil to Dawn [Roll: 4, -0] Gepard (13/13 HP, 2 SP) counters Furiae Praetor with Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction [Lv. 5] [Roll: 17, -2 War Armor Reduction, -0.5HP] Furiae Praetor (87.5/50 HP, 4 War Armor) loses 1 War Armor Stack Gepard (13/13HP, 2SP) does not taunt Furiae Praetor [Roll: 2] Furiae Praetor (87.5/90 HP, 3 War Armor) hits Gepard (13/13 HP, 2SP) [Roll: 1 (Gepard)] with Skyveil to Dawn [Roll: 8, -1.5 Damage Reduction, -1.5HP]Gepard (13/13 HP, 0.5SP) is Imprisoned [Roll: 1]

The enemy advanced with rigid, emotionless movements, unleashing a torrent of hell upon them. Gepard braced himself, confidence faltering as he worried he wouldn’t be able to shield them from it all.

But he did.

Everyone was safe behind him—and he was no worse for wear, either.

Good.

Furiae Praetor uses Special Attack: Rise from the Grave, summons 2 Furiae Warriors

... "More?!"

Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP rolls 5 energy

Primordial flame lurks beneath his skin, letting the gauntlet of flames curl around the blade's hilt before the gentle azure shields are yielding to him once more. It's become second nature now, to let the ICHOR flow and form into a barrier to break any arrows that would descend upon it.

[-3 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 2SP and [Knight’s Vow]!

The golem's head creeks, tilts as if expecting that to be the only thing he does before the blade is lowered to the ground, pushing himself forward to drag stone and steel upward, carving a path through the stone as if it were almost second nature to him to do so. "Don't be like that, only fair we have a level playing field." A dangerous glint, a warning that he was nowhere near spent.

[-1 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP hits FURIAE PRAETOR 88/90 HP | BOSS With Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Rolls: 4+2:6, -2HP, !PASSIVE +1; -3HP, Proselytize! +2 WAR ARMOR REDUCTION OF 2 DAMAGE; -3hp] FURIAE PRAETOR 85/90 HP FURIAE PRAETOR 85/90 HP loses 1 War Armor Stack FURIAE PRAETOR 85/90 HP does not Counterattack

A smirk, raising the blade and using the momentum of the downward arc to push himself upwards into an inelegant leap, steel boots knocking the hastily layered armor aside as sword and knight find themselves on the ground once more.

[-1 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP 2/2SP hits FURIAE PRAETOR 87/90 HP | BOSS With Normal Attack: Lonely Hero [Rolls: 14+2:16, -2HP, !PASSIVE +1; -3HP, Proselytize! +2, WAR ARMOR REDUCTION OF 2 DAMAGE; -3hp] FURIAE PRAETOR 8290 HP FURIAE PRAETOR 82/90 HP loses 1 War Armor Stack FURIAE PRAETOR 82/90 HP does not Counterattack

"Think he's angry yet?"

Even his own superficial injuries have begun to heal, and yet the band around his arm continues to glow a vicious red, warning of the ICHOR in his bloodstream continuing to rise and rise. "Take 5, readjust yourselves then follow me in, our party crasher over there aren't the type to be social butterflies by the looks of it."

FURIAE PRAETOR 90/90 HP | BOSS gains 7 War Armor Stacks FURIAE PHILOSOPHER 50/50 HP gains 3 War Armor Stacks FURIAE TROUPE 60/60 HP gains 3 War Armor Stacks

"That... isn't good." Understatement of the century, and yet he can't help the almost cocky smirk on his face. It's been a long time since he last let loose like this, really threw himself into the fray of combat as the power in his veins snarls like a wolf on the hunt. Maybe he'll re-enlist when he gets home, throw himself onto the frontlines rather than teach kids how to track their prey through the few patches of wilderness left.

Siegfried Kaslana rolls 5 Energy

"Sorry... but if you think I'll bow to you, you'll be surely disappointed, To me! Sword of Shamash!" He's taking it more and more serious now, calling the shade of the divine key forward over the pitch-black great sword that replaced the battered and chipped blade he used previously. "Bypass Gene-limit, recognise Stigmata of House Kaslana." All the warning he gives as the unruly azure flame cleaves the platform in two.

[-2 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP uses Elemental Burst: Sword of Shamash [Lv. 1] All Enemies -2HP [Proselytize] FURIAE PRAETOR 90/90 HP | BOSS dodges [Rolls: 1] FURIAE PHILOSOPHER 50/50 HP loses 2 War Armor Stacks, inflicted with Ignite Trauma FURIAE TROUPE 60/60 HP loses 2 War Armor Stacks, inflicted with Ignite Trauma [PASSIVE PROCS!] Next Attack damage +2

He can see the headshaped things looking at his companions, unfortunately, the depths meant he was free to pour more of his power into protecting the younger humans behind him. "Heh, you really didn't think you'd be allowed to interrupt, did you?"

[-3 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 10/10HP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow All Allies gain 2SP and [Knight’s Vow]!

Words spoken like an incantation as the iconography of the winged blade appears beneath their feet, flames rising to become an azure wall.

"You're up kid!"

His previous assessments seemed to fall through in an instant, the battlefield descending into chaos on both sides. First, it was the mention of Bronya that stirred him to listen in, despite their dire predicament.

Silverwolf hadn’t taken the comparison too kindly, it seemed—firing blanks in every direction. “Would you stop that!” Gepard shouted, doing his best to gather the attention of the girl with an attitude. “I urge you, Bro—Silverwolf... I urge you to keep your cool for the moment.”

A dangerous slip of the tongue. But now that he’d seen her more clearly... she really did look like Bronya in her younger years. The resemblance was almost endearing. Though, Bronya would never have thrown a tantrum like this.

The familiar pressure of danger interrupted his trip down memory lane. The mages had found their rhythm, and it was clear they planned to exploit their synergy again and again. Even if Gepard couldn’t stop them entirely, he could at least take on the cold for his allies. If anyone could withstand it, it would be him. He was born and raised in a never-ending winter. This was no different.

Cryo Abyss Mage 23/30 HP targets Gepard: 6.5/10 HPCryo Abyss Mage 23/30 HP CRITICALLY HITS Gepard: 6.5/10 HP with Special Attack: Rite of Rimestorm [Rolls: 20, -5HP, GEPARD RESISTS 0.5 DAMAGE; -4.5HP]: Gepard: 2/10 HP, Gepard: 2/10 HP is FROZENCryo Abyss Mage 23/30 HP recovers Cryo Shield: Cryo Abyss Mage 23/30 HP 13/13SP

That isn’t to say it didn’t hurt. The pain would’ve dropped him to his knees, were it not for the icy chains that bound him upright. That familiar, hollow ache returned to his chest—the one that whispered his body was nearing its limit. Yet two enemies still loomed, and they wouldn’t wait for him to catch his breath.

Gepard would simply have to lend every ounce of strength he had left to ensure his allies' victory. If his defeat was inevitable, then he’d face it standing.

Gepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP is no longer FROZEN Gepard rolls 5 Energy!

Now wasn’t the time for corrections or idle reminiscence about his home. It was time to be a Captain—to mitigate risk, to protect those who still stood behind him. These moments would be his last stand.

“Promise me you’ll all keep your heads from now on,” he called out over to his group of survivors. “You’ll need each other to pass this gauntlet standing.”

He took one final look back at the mismatched crew he’d been thrust alongside. Despite their differences, each one had proven themselves—outstanding in their own right. Surely, they’d be fine without him.

His gaze lingered on Silverwolf just a moment longer. He debated whether to say more, then settled on:

“You’ll need everyone in this room before this is over. Don’t go firing at them like you’ve got something to prove. This place won’t reward that kind of behavior.” It was a soft scolding—far gentler than the lectures he used to give back in Belobog. He couldn’t bring himself to unleash the full force of a Silvermane reprimand.

“Right, back to business,” he muttered, squaring his shoulders. He selected his target carefully—once again, the hydro mage. With luck, he could freeze it solid like before and break its defenses once and for all. Venti and Silverwolf had done a fine job weakening it. Now it just needed a push.

[-1 Energy] Gepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP HITS Hydro Abyss Mage 27.5/30 HP / 3.5/13SP [Rolls: 13, -2HP] Hydro Abyss Mage 27.5/30 HP / 1.5/13SP Hydro Abyss Mage 27.5/30 HP / 1.5/13SP is Frozen! Cannot Counterattack[-1 Energy] Gepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP MISSES Hydro Abyss Mage 27.5/30 HP / 1.5/13SP [Rolls: 2] Hydro Abyss Mage 27.5/30 HP / 1.5/13SP is Frozen! Cannot Counterattack [-1 Energy] Gepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP HITS Hydro Abyss Mage 27.5/30 HP / 1.5/13SP [Rolls: 18, -2HP] Hydro Abyss Mage 27/30 HP Hydro Abyss Mage 27.5/30 HP / 1.5/13SP is Frozen! Cannot Counterattack [-1 Energy] Gepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP MISSES Hydro Abyss Mage 25/30 HP [Rolls:5] Hydro Abyss Mage 25/30 HP is Frozen! Cannot Counterattack [-1 Energy] Gepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP HITS Hydro Abyss Mage 25/30 HP [Rolls: 18, -2HP] Hydro Abyss Mage 23/30 HP Hydro Abyss Mage 23/30 HP is Frozen! Cannot Counterattack

A flurry of cold fury slammed into the mage, desperation giving strength to his blows. There wasn’t much time left—not for him, at least. Some strikes skidded harmlessly off the shield, but others hit home, ice forming where knuckles met magical resistance. Slowly, steadily, cracks began to spiderweb across its defenses. Once more, the shield shattered.

Each side was fighting with everything they had, but it was clear who held the upper hand. Those pesky magical barriers had allowed them to outlast their best efforts tenfold.

Cryo Abyss Mage 23/30 HP 10/13SP is  taunted by Gepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP  [Rolls: 1] Cryo Abyss Mage 23/30 HP 10/13SP HITSGepard: 2/10HP 1/1SP with Normal Attack: Cryo Thorns [Rolls: 3, -2HP, GEPARD RESISTS 0.5DMG; -1.5HP] Gepard: 0.5/10HP

Gepard braced Earthwork tightly against himself, preparing for the inevitable retaliation. Dagger-sharp waves of frost slammed into his armor, biting through every seam and crack. Each one took its toll. But his will to endure was stronger.

Gepard: 0.5/10HP COUNTERS with Normal Attack: Fist of Conviction [Rolls:14, -2HP, Cryo Abyss Mage is IMMUNE; 0HP]

With strength that defied the state of his body, Gepard lifted Earthwork overhead, ready to bring it down in a final, decisive blow. Alas, the strength he summoned wasn’t enough—his strike ricocheted off the creature’s defenses, and he swore he saw it snicker. How frustrating... "Mister Kaslana, would you take it from here?"

Siegfried Kaslana: 6.5/10HP / 1/1SP rolls 3 Energy

He's heard the stories, every Kaslana has, of the man that appeared in the midst of a sea of flames with the sword in his hand and a keening child in his arms. Unlike most, he's met the man in question, and right now, the young people behind him need the idea of the nameless hero more than anything. "The sires sleep in the fields, as we become Humanity's brave shields."

[-3 Energy] Siegfried Kaslana: 6.5/10HP / 1/1SP uses Elemental Skill: Knight’s Vow! ALL ALLIES gain 1SP!

"If you need to, hide behind me, and I'll take the hits..." Panting breath, trying his best to control the ICHOR in his lungs before he wears himself ragged from running back and forth across the arena