School: Back GateEdge's blades, Magio's Keyblade, Kokoro and Jin's physical charges, Marisa's danmaku... everything was against her so she couldn't totally defend it. Zatracenie was in a great disadvantage. While everyone was fighting her, shee soon noticed Hugh and the ring in his hand.Zatracenie: You're the Summoner... you're the one who...
Lucifer: Crap... she noticed him!
Zatracenie: I will kill you... YOU'LL PAY FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!!!
Magio: Hugh!!
BGM: Digi-Rock for a Lost PrinceBut before she could even get close, a red meteor descended right in front of her and pushed her back with a shockwave. When she saw who it was...Zatracenie: Necrox?!
Necrox: What? Think you're going to kill someone out of my sight?
Zatracenie: Annoying brat...!!
Necrox: Look who's talking.
Jin: Whoo!! Good save!
Kokoro: I just don't understand... why is she so set to kill Hugh?
Lucifer: She wants to break the contract between him and Azure so she can return to be a single Stray Summon.
Jin: But can't they just break the contract by themselves?
Magio: The Resonance between Summoner and Summon is proof of the eternal alliance made between both. By all means, the only way for Azure, Lucifer or any Summon Spirit to return as a Stray is if their Summoner dies.
Lucifer: Besides, he ain't cutting Az's dream short. Maybe he isn't getting much of this business, but he knows that Azure would never betray him, even if they barely know each other.
Zatracenie got up and aimed back at Necrox and Hugh. He called Gae Bolg in response to her stare.Zatracenie: Necrox, get out of my way! My things are with the blue rat that made Azure become his Summon Spirit!
Necrox: Oh, give me a break! She was the one who went to him and asked to become his spirit, you dumb broad!
Zatracenie: L-Lies! I won't believe in your words!
Necrox: Fricking... what a friend you are. With friends like you, I don't need enemies!
Zatracenie: Then don't interfere! Why do you care about this? You don't give a damn about others!
Necrox: I don't give a damn about others who are AGAINST me. People... like you!!
Necrox surrounded the three of them with Chains of Fate, creating a closed space for them to fight. The others could only watch.Necrox: If this is your fight or not, Hugh, I don't care about it too. After all, only a partner is supposed to kill the other, right?
Magio: Necrox, Hugh!
Necrox: We're going to be fine. Right now, there's another problem.
Magio: Huh?!
Necrox: Go take care of it and of Azure! Just leave us here with her! And while you're at it, go to the Track Field!
Magio nodded at his voice and looked back to the others. Jin picked up Azure as they awaited for Magio's orders.Magio: Alright, let's split! Uni, Masaki and Marisa, head to the Track Field! Me, Lucifer, Kokoro and Jin will take Azure to aid and see what we can do for her!
Lucifer: Alright, Pal!
Kokoro: Got it!
Jin: Alright, to the Nurse's Office!!
Magio: (Necrox, Hugh... I know you two can do it, but be careful...!!)
The four went running towards the Nurse's Office and to Melody. Necrox gave a smile and turned back to Zatracenie.Zatracenie: I will free her from this torment...
Zatracenie: And you two will be witness to it!!
Necrox: Just come and try!!
School: Track FieldBGM: Four Heavenly KingsThe problem that Necrox mentioned was none other than Eifer Skute, who seemed to try a surprise attack on them while they were fighting Zatracenie. Agni, Magnum and Mokou were fighting her, but she was really good even with two people on the sky.Eifer: I will freeze you all for getting in my way...
Agni: Over my dead body!!
Melancholy Cluster!!
Magnum:
Shocking Anti-Disperser!!
Mokou:
Cursed Talisman "Indiscriminate Ignition Cards"!!
Agni shot a charged fireball that exploded into smaller ones, Magnum released electric discharges around Eifer and Mokou shot exploding talismans directly at her. They all seemed to hit her. But soon, Eifer appeared behind them and attacked.Agni: What?!
Eifer:
Eiferstachel!
Eifer shot her emerald stalagmites directly at them. Agni and Mokou evaded them through the air while Magnu evaded them in the ground.Agni: Darn, she's better than what I initially thought...
Mokou: Nothing we shoot seems to work. I have my best Spell Cards saved for last resorts but I see no other choice...!
Magnum: Wait! Don't waste your energy like that! Miss Mokou, this might be just the beginning!
Agni: He's right. More people will come to eventually aid us, so let's hold her off a little bit more!
Mokou: Fine. I'm getting excited anyways, so we can't head off to the climax yet!
Eifer: Fools. I will vanquish you all in an instant!
Scarlet Devil Mansion: CorridorsAs Akina was running, a sword stood in her way. It was Auguste, who seemed ready to leave.Reimu: Who is that?
Sakuya: Auguste, Necrox's butler. Are you leaving, perhaps?
Auguste: My master, in a hurry, left without me. I must be near him for whatever the case, in order to fulfill his wishes.
Reimu: Wow, he's so like you, Sakuya.
Sakuya: That seems to be the case, as he is an effective ally of ours and majestically serve Milady, Lady Patchouli, Lady Corin and Lord Necrox. Also, he seems to be good at making the fairy maids take their work seriously.
Auguste: Flattering but unnecessary. Sakuya, remember that you shall not let them fill the mansion with dust.
Sakuya: I will never.
Auguste: With that said, I will take my leave. Someone else has come to speak with you.
BGM: Silence (Koumajou Densetsu: Scarlet Symphony)Auguste passed through them and left the mansion. Then, two swarms of bats converged at a certain point in front of Reimu, Akina and the others. The vampires Remilia and Corin came personally to greet them.Remilia: ... Welcome, guests.
Reimu: Talk about the devil.
Sakuya: Milady! Lady Corin!
Corin: I thought we ordered for you to bring him and only him, Sakuya. Were we not clear enough?
Reimu: No, you were. But we came out of our own free will.
Corin: Honestly...
Remilia: Corin, please. This is far more exciting.
Sakuya: Milady?
Remilia: As always, you have done a good job. Prepare tea for us, if you must.
Sakuya: Yes, Milady.
Sakuya immediately vanished, leaving the master to her guests. Remilia turned her back to them and started walking towards the foyer.Remilia: Now, come to the foyer. We will explain things there.
Reimu: Hold up.
Corin: ...
Reimu: You said things are "more exciting" with all of us here. What do you mean by that, Remilia?
Remilia: Hehe... how should I say? Meeting with some of our enemies, perhaps?
Reimu: Huh?
Remilia: Not all the people of Gensokyo are accepted by this world. You and Kokoro were one of the few who managed to gain the trust of the inhabitants.
Remilia: Oh, have I also mentioned that what we are about to speak will definitely sound like a lie to you? If that occasion happens and somehow you end up hating us even more, please provide a good battle. I want to see the power of this land with my own eyes.
As if it was a taunt, Remilia continued to walk. However, most of what she said was true. None of them, not even Reimu herself, were actually giving Remilia's words a slight trust. They are from Gensokyo, so who knows what they would even think.Reimu: Remilia Scarlet... what are you up to now?
Corin: Don't blame her. Blame the people who are actually doubting us even in the moments we wish to aid.
Reimu: Wha...?
Reimu: Well, just so you know, we gave reasons for people to doubt us!
Corin: Point reasons that
I have given. I dare you.
Reimu: Tch...
Corin: This general, biased opinion of Gensokyo will end up ruining everything. When that happens, do not expect me to come and help you. After all, I have to maintain the fame of "cruel, heartless beast from a messed-up world".
Reimu: Corin Charite...!
Remilia could be simply joking around, but Corin wasn't up for games. She was serious. If it came to a fight, she would give her all against them. None of this mattered to her anyway and she ended up mixed into the events, without a way to get out. That is why she became bitter. Corin walked towards the foyer, looking back at the group.Corin: What are you waiting for? Come already unless you wish to lose someone close to you all.
Reimu: What...?
Corin: I will not repeat myself. Either you come to discover or regret it standing there.