[center][b][h2][color=black]Über Ethereal[/color][/h2]

Unknown Location, Arcadia[/b]

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With Cyano rushing out to catch her prey, the Ethereal had its sights locked on a specific individual. An individual who emitted much weaker levels of AIM than their operative, Misaka Mikoto. Nonetheless, the data offered by Misaka's body and capabilities were enough to get the entire organization intrigued as they were fully aware of the true potential it could hold. Finding traces of a similar type of being was indeed promising, especially if there wasn't too many people around. The only downside to this situation would be Mokou's reaction to the alien's attempt to seduce her in joining their cause for at least a single mission in order to gain information on her being. That and Saber introduced himself, it didn't actually care too much about him as he seemed to be a less reliable version of the female sociopath it brought in. 

Many reports stormed in at the same time saying that the powerful energy they detected in the Palace had recently vanished and the troupes from the more aggressive side had insanely advanced infantry that cleared alone this short lived war. As for Apocalypse, he was doing as he said, which allowed the Ethereal to focus on other things as he handled himself without too many worries. By the time the leading Ethereal sorted all this information, including this mysterious Gensokuyo she spoke of, Samuel gave his two cents on the subject of Mokou's resolve. 

"[color=black]Indeed, Rodriguez. Finding a Terminal and locating your universe is a difficult task without proper knowledge. And even so, the infinite possibilities of this Multiverse guarantee that no universe is safe. But if you wish to depart, there is no reason to keep you hostage.[/color]" 

The overlord manipulated a few tactile options on the screen that formed before it, many of which were mere numbers that equated to nothing specific at first glance. They were coordinates for themselves but also an individual absent from this room. Likely a rather special operative if they were sent such coordinates without even a single briefing. 

"[color=black]Very well. Rodriguez, you will assist Conablum for the time being. Rivard, Mokou. You will descend to these coordinates under our supervision. In Arcadia, you will be free to depart, Mokou.[/color]" 

Indeed, it had no reason to harm an anomaly as of yet, especially when they could be hiding interesting things. Which was why it wasn't really letting go of her, but simply letting her lead the Dark Outliners to even more interesting pieces of data. With a simple click of a button, Sam would suffer the same flash that brought him here, but this time he'd find himself right over Grimlock's head as he noticed Cyano on his shoulder. That would give the woman the skill needed to keep that robot under control. 

The remaining two would experience the same teleportation with a lag of two seconds after Sam's, appearing in a remote area from what was going on in Arcadia. It was seemingly an abandoned city like Bern, albeit pre-Apocalypse. The two sent there would easily spot a small figure on the side of the street, apparently lost. She was using her power to fling various objects into the air, reaching the point where a hollow garbage can would eventually hit the ground. With the loud thud, the Über Ethereal appeared right before her. The towering being with the monstrous mask and the flawless, red robe would be nothing but intimidating to a small pre-teen who had never seen such an alien before. It stood stiff before her, blocking all light with its menacing shadow. 

"[color=black]A rather unique manifestation of power, little Esper. Greetings.[/color]"

So this was Saten Ruiko. The alien didn't know her name, but it knew what she was. Mokou was free to let anything happen from this point on and leave while Saber would likely stick around. The Ethereal treated him as a temporary crew member, but easily disposable. If he were to mess around, he'd be abandoned or terminated, whichever was easier. Ruiko was left some time to react to the Ethereal's presence, even though it anticipated fear and a violent reflex. The evident difference in power was what made it so confident to approach her in such a way, but it always considered the possibility that there was more to it than it could see.