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[b][color=6ecff6]Level 3[/color][/b] - (9/30) EXP
[b][color=6ecff6]Location:[/color][/b] Scrapyard (Battle Finished)
[b][color=6ecff6]Word Count:[/color][/b] 597

[b][color=6ecff6]Affliction:[/color][/b] [i]Boosted - (1 Post Remaining)[/i]

[sub][b][color=6ecff6]Direct Mention:[/color] [@Stern Algorithm][/b][/sub][/center]
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Geno's participation in the battle against the hard-hat and the omnic robot was extremely limited, yet despite this he did all he could to pick out any approaching enemies from afar. He can already see that the battle was already seeming to wrap up, especially considering how much ground his allies were taking. But even then, Geno dared not to abandon his friend and leave him vulnerable to be picked off by any lingering hostiles still around. In fact, when a rather large omnic came rolling up behind him and prepared to fire, the puppet was quick to turn and fire off several blasts from his arm cannon. In just three shots to its chest piece, the hulking robot exploded in a ball of fire and metallic debris. And when several rabbids came creeping in to inspect the fallen plumber, they would immediately be forced to retreat as they looked down the barrel of the wooden cannon.

But just as Geno would be able to continue providing cover fire, he would suddenly hear a feminine voice call out his name. He ducked under cover before turning to his right to see a young woman running towards her. She introduced herself as Din - who was also part of the resistance group - and asked if he required healing.

[b][color=6ecff6]"I am fine, thank you."[/color][/b] the puppet replied politely, [b][color=6ecff6]"I didn't expect you all to get here so quick."[/color][/b]

Din would then ask about his unconscious mustached friend, asking who and how he got him here. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"Yes,"[/color][/b] he confirmed to her, [b][color=6ecff6]"He is an old friend of mine. Mario is his name. But~"[/color][/b]

The woman would then ask if he was still possessed, in which Geno nodded sadly.

[b][color=6ecff6]"I found him as a metallic statue in the dungeons below the Castle,"[/color][/b] he explained bluntly, [b][color=6ecff6]"When I released him, he didn't recognize me, and forced me into combating him. He's unconscious now, but I wish to find someone who can revert him back to his actual self - if... that's possible at least."[/color][/b]

Din stated how she had two possible ideas in how to purify and revive Mario back to his former self and asked if she should. Geno was still somewhat cautious of this decision. It would take the puppet a few long seconds before he could answer.

[b][color=6ecff6]"What are your options?"[/color][/b] he asked warily.

But before anything else could happen, both would be able to hear the cries and cheers of victory coming from the allies themselves. Indeed, it didn't take long before the allies mopped up the last of the enemy opponents - including the two stronger "bosses". The whole sight invigorated the puppet's spirit tenfold. Even though they'd won only a single battle in an ever growing war against the seraphim, the star warrior believed that in time they would finally earn the strength and manpower needed to beat the divine conquerer and restore peace into the multiversal realm. But of course, he couldn't forget the utter carnage - including the wounded allies - that were littered across the scrapyard. This war will be anything but short and easy. And he must prepare for the absolute worse case scenarios should they - nay, once they - rear their ugly heads.

It was then when Geno noticed a hooded person amongst their ranks - one whom he vaguely saw upon his departure to the castle. Something about him both seemed off, yet strangely benevolent in nature. Curious as to who he was, he pointed his wooden-knobbed finger towards him for Din to see.

[b][color=6ecff6]"And if I may ask,"[/color][/b] the puppet mentioned peculiarly, [b][color=6ecff6]"Who is that person?"[/color][/b]