Chapter 10: Wild Card against Reunion

"Seiryu, Magarula!" (Minato)

The dull sound of a bullet was fired. And yet, no physical bullet had left the barrel of the gun. Instead, everyone sensed a mysterious power gather and condense into solid form. Above Minato's head, the lithe body of a serpent…no, a dragon manifested from thin air. A high roar from its mouth, and a veritable storm surged, knocking away hundreds of Reunion members off their feet.

"…! What is this power?" (Talulah)

"And where was he hiding something like that?" (FrostNova)

Few gathered their wits as the creature of legend had apparently been summoned by that young man's call. The rest were either dazed or rooted in wonder. After its role was accomplished, the dragon dissipates into nothing as if it were an illusion from the start.

"Well…I'll be damned. He's saved us a lot of trouble finding an exit." (Ace)

"He's a lot more awesome than I gave him credit. So how about it, willing to leave just yet?" (Kaito)

"...Wait, I want to confirm things a little more." (Doctor)

Kaito merely shrugged and returned his attention to the front where a single man, wielding the might of an army, stretched his arm in a calm motion to his head again.

"Sarasvati, Sukukaja!" (Minato)

This time, a nymph-like woman wearing a golden headpiece and playing a veena was summoned. A pale blue light embraced Minato, boosting his speed attributes. He made a run to the Draco woman, holding a sword in his hand from nowhere.

"Very well. You shall pay for this arrogance immensely, stranger." (Talulah)

Talulah intercepted Minato as he closed the distance. She was a little surprised from the speed at which he dashed and the swing of his arm when crossing him. Dozens of slashes were exchanged, the finesse of his technique impressing her.

"Hmm…" (Talulah)

A hum and a moment after, the space between the two bursts in a rage of fire, engulfing Minato. Talulah wondered about the effect of her Art for an instance and then dismissing it as Minato came out and back into her range.

"Invisible flames, huh? Better watch out for that." (Minato)

"Immunity to fire, and summoning creatures to various effects…I wonder how many secrets are you withholding, boy." (Talulah)

"Stick around and find out!" (Minato)

Talulah invaded Minato's range and shoved him back with meteoric force and gracing him another giant burst of flames covering him. His appearance had no wear to it, but Talulah achieved her plan by increasing the distance between them.

"Pierce him. Let your wrath be the bringer of his misery." (Talulah)

From the surrounding, lights flickered from the gaps in the buildings and windows. Instead of a frontal confrontation, use an army to utterly crush the enemy with quantity.

A torrent of arrows and bullets flew from above. But before these projectiles were released, Minato dismissed his sword and drawn a spear. Wielding it in both hands, Minato dug his feet in the earth and spun the spear. Moving it and raising the encircling weapon, he formed a blurring round barrier, repelling and protecting him from the omnidirectional wave.

"What a monster…since when did Rhodes Island had a guy like that?" (Faust)

Faust, a sniper and Reunion squad leader adjusted the danger level of the young man in his mind. Few had gone through his barrier, but none so much as broke a skin, only leaving bruises at best.

"What a tough opponent…she's clearly a cut above everything I fought so far." (Minato)

When looking at the battle from the perspective of war, Minato was at a disadvantage. But the number of cards hidden in his disposal were a total mystery that could very much exceed the other side and turn everything to his favor. He had disabled a good portion of their numbers with his opening move. And was capable of fighting toe to toe with the leader of their movement. In a game of chess, having pawns and other pieces were meaningless if one king could do all the work.

And in terms of swordplay, he was only slightly inferior to Talulah. Cuts were given to both fighters from their swords grazing their clothes and skin.

"King Frost, Mabufula!" (Minato)

A giant snowman having regal blond hair appeared. It wore a crown and held a scepter. When it brought that specter down, ice pillars formed in melting plaza, freezing the ground and more Reunion members. The ice even froze the buildings, leaving few openings for hiding snipers to aim at Minato.

"Wind and Ice!? Can a single Art really do something like this!? Were those Arts to begin with? Now Faust won't be able to take any action in these conditions!" (Mephisto)

A young, white-haired boy in the back exclaimed in shock at the display of exceptional display of power. This young man from nowhere had too many variables. Mephisto, another squad leader of Reunion had called Faust to retreat, convinced that he was no match for the enemy and fearing how much more power he was hiding. Act rashly, and the snake in hiding will claim their life and collapse the body in venom. The body being Reunion in this case.

It was an ironic turn of events. The role of hero and dragon were reversed despite the leader of Reunion being a Draco herself. Much to their distress, Minato was the towering dragon, and they had the role of heroes trying to topple it.

And a hero had indeed marched forward to slay the beast. A huge figure wrapped in heavy armor, as heavy as a mountain appeared. His shield was steady, and his spear rousing courage to his allies. With every step, the earth shuddered.

Patriot made his move.

"What a tall bastard you are. Clotho, Tarukaja, Rakukaja." (Minato)

Even Minato felt his skin jump. He evaluated that this man may be the strongest of all in Reunion. Work was done quickly as the next round would start. A blond woman with strands of green hair holding spindle of strings, enveloping Minato in green and red light, boosting his defensive and offensive attributes.

"Young, man. You are, talented. But it, is a, deep shame." (Patriot)

"Old man, you've got something in your throat." (Minato)

"You have, many gifts, but, none will, overthrow me." (Patriot)

"Something tells me you've never lost a fight in your life. You might want to start doubting your life after I'm done with you." (Minato)

"That, will never, happen." (Patriot)

The exchange of taunts ended. And a battle of warriors took place. Minato crashed his spear unto Patriot's head where he deflected every strike with his shield. Sparks flew as the blade skid across it but failing at leaving a single gash. What's even worse is that the giant didn't even budge against the force of Minato's invigorated state.

"What the hell is up with your body? It doesn't even feel like I'm hitting a person." (Minato)

Minato's hair at the back of his neck stood in premonition. Patriot was about to strike with his spear. He reared his own spear back and concentrated power in it to match the incoming blow.

"Fatal End." (Minato)

A powerful attack was swung down and clashed with Patriot's side sweep. The instant result was almost comical. Minato was thrown off and flung back, but not without landing on his feet again. He was no match for Patriot's strength, and his fingers were numb from the collision. So he dismissed his weapon.

"Fighting with a spear is a bad idea…" (Minato)

"You, are impressive. But your, body cannot, withstand facing, me." (Patriot)

"Fine enough. So I'll call on him. Come, Cu Chulainn!" (Minato)

A handsome warrior in white armor appeared holding a spear. This Persona was one of Minato's best currently, and the realm of his power was worthy of competing with Patriot. Landing on its feet, the Celtic warrior met with the Wendigo blow for blow.

"Would you like to have a go at me?" (Minato)

He noticed a fog forming in his vision. While his Persona was busy with Patriot, Minato pulled out a knife and stood on guard for the assailant shrouded in the fog. Crownslayer made her move and struck from Minato's blind spot. Her surprise attack did not succeed when his knife caught hers.

"Ghh! You, freak!" (Crownslayer)

"Go to sleep." (Minato)

A hard fist struck her abdomen, and the butt of a knife crashed the side of her chin. Crownslayer was unceremoniously knocked out cold just like that.

"And now, for the old man." (Minato)

Patriot and Cu Chulainn were still fending off each other, unwilling to lose their ground. But unlike the former, the pressure built up on the Persona much quicker because of his smaller frame. Now it was him on the defensive, and that spelled certain defeat against Patriot. The Wendigo's spear broke past the other's and plunged through his body. As the body of the Persona gradually vanished in motes of blue light, Minato came from behind it in the air.

"Gigantic Fist." (Minato)

His fist was reared back and enveloped in power. A larger construction of his fist formed and was launched right on Patriot's unguarded cheek. A brutal sound echoed. Patriot's face swerved from the impact.

Never did anyone imagine the giant frame of Patriot could actually be swept from his feet. He landed on his back and roughly slid on the cracking ice. The distance was certainly not much. But regardless, Patriot had been toppled.

"Damn…even with Power Charge behind it, my fist almost broke." (Minato)

Patriot now laid down on the ground.

"No! You aren't allowed to hurt my dad!" (FrostNova)

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That was when a white cautus had enough and attacked from the side after seeing her father fall for the first time in his life. The already low temperature of the air dramatically dropped. The entire area felt like it turned into a polar winter by everyone. With her Arts in her hands, she formed ice crystals on Minato's lower body and encased him in ice.

"Dad, tell me you are okay!!" (FrostNova)

FrostNova's desperate plea was heard by Patriot.

"Stay back!" (Patriot)

"!!!" (FrostNova)

FrostNova's sprint suddenly halted from her father's shout. The body of Minato broke from his cage of ice from within and he was free again.

"How!? Why did my ice not affect you?? Don't come any closer!" (FrostNova)

A whirlpool of ice and snow was conjured, shredding everything in its path.

"Rangda, Agidyne!" (Minato)

Then a giant mass of fire swallowed FrostNova's Art. The appearance of a witch in a mask floated beside Minato. Just as he was about to subdue FrostNova, a spear of flames came at him, forcing him to draw his sword and deflect it.

"Hmph. Stay back for now." (Talulah)

Talulah's voice came, and she swung her sword from a distance, creating a tornado of fire that swept towards Minato. The cold winter formed by FrostNova's power returned to the appearance of a scorching hell from the aftermath of Talulah's tornado.

"Agidyne." (Minato)

Rangda was still at his side and shot the same huge mass of fire to disperse the coming tornado.

"I, can't back, down…How can, I die? The battle, of fate…I will not, back down." (Patriot)

"Dad…" (FrostNova)

"Then we work together. His immunity is not constant. He did not dare to take my flames with his body just now. And he has nothing to answer for simple brute strength." (Talulah)

Rangda: ???

"Alternate between our attacks. He will not be able to handle the three of us at the same time." (Talulah)

"I wouldn't be so sure of that." (Minato)

Minato denied her strategy in a single breath. And an ugly feeling formed under their pits. They weren't quick enough to disperse before Minato aimed his gun again.

"Samael, Megido." (Minato)

A red and purple serpent formed. It's many wings and six eyes glanced at the three contemptuously. A tremendous light formed and condensed in a sphere, falling near the three of them.

An earth-shaking explosion of almighty energy covered the area in intense light.

When the dust had settled, Patriot had protected FrostNova with his body taking the full brunt of the explosion. His armor had dents everywhere. FrostNova unreservedly coughed from the impact while underneath him.

"Damn…you." (Talulah)

Talulah came out much uglier from the almighty Megido. Blood flowed from her face and arms, and her dress a mess. The brilliance of her sword dulled from trying to mitigate the explosion.

"Had enough?" (Minato)

Not a response was given by the daughter and father duo. The Draco only stubbornly stood up with her shaky legs. Just as Minato was about to resume the fight, everybody froze.

Abruptly, an ungodly pressure arrived. A deep and billowing sound erupted from the sky. The power from within the dark vortex emerging brought a great despair for everyone below.

A hand made of black mist exited from the hole. It swept away the dark clouds and crushed the falling stakes of black rock. The unimaginable level of destruction had erased the catastrophe looming above them like sand.

Instantaneously. Tyrannically. A power so beyond this world had been unleashed.

"…I think that's good enough." (Kaito)

Kaito teleported over to Minato's side and placed a calming hand on his shoulder. The trembling in his body eased down under the peaceful envelopment of Kaito's magic.

"Kaito-san…was that you?" (Minato)

"…Our friends have already left and should be long gone before you guys can reach them." (Kaito)

Kaito did not answer the young man. Instead, he turned to the last standing remnant of Reunion, hoping they would back down. He glanced sadly at the faces of despair on these people, looking at him like he was a walking apocalypse.

"The fight ends here. Your own people are in need of attention. And we do not seek anymore lives to be lost. It's that simple." (Kaito)

"...Just how did you come across such unfair power...like that?" (Talulah)

Talulah forced out her voice. One could say it was impressive for her to be able to do something so simple after witnessing something close to resembling divine judgement. At least none of her comrades could do it but her at the moment. It was the first time she had ever felt so much fear.

Nothing about the man's normal appearance told her the truth that he possessed such despairing power. He made Reunion a joke. Their day of ushering a new revolution for the Infected relying on the catastrophe could be undone at the hands of one man. The pride of Reunion was forever scarred, and their own insignificance took root in their heads.

He was the embodiment of unfairness.

It was a hard pill to swallow, but the reality was evident enough in front of her.

"…Let's hope the next time we meet, we can finally have a proper discussion. Let's move, Minato-kun." (Kaito)

"…Yeah. It's your call." (Minato)

The two men turned around and walked away from the scene.

"...So this is what it's like in Kuro's position, huh?" (Kaito)

Not a glance was given behind them, and their figures slowly disappeared from the horizon.

"Dad…are you alright?" (FrostNova)

"How…but we, still live…that punch, and that, inhumane power…ohh, I never, imagined this, day." (Patriot)

Patriot stood up again, glancing sadly at his allies. A trauma was deeply carved in all of them.

"Don't…don't fight that kind of thing again. Those two are monsters, unnatural disasters in human form. My ice…the power I so carefully cultivated could not restrict them…" (FrostNova)

"If our brothers and sisters…if they stood in front of those two, and we tried to protect them, we would be killed and crushed without dignity." (FrostNova)

FrostNova wept and hugged Patriot's big hand.

The pride he had in his body and strength…was so suddenly eclipsed by two men much younger than him. It was like Minato had said. Patriot was now doubting his life.

 

 

 

Afterword:

Serious-senpai: "Uwaaahhh…so ends the day on such a note. I wonder how Kaito's going to handle this new position where he's absolutely superior to everyone else. But other than that, did we, uh, forget someone from Reunion?"

Skullshatterer: "No, don't mind me. I don't have anything to do with Reunion. Don't mention it again, I'm afraid that man will misunderstand..."

Serious-senpai: "It was that bad huh?"

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