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[b][color=6ecff6]Level 3[/color][/b] - (12/30) EXP
[b][color=6ecff6]Location:[/color][/b] Scrapyard
[b][color=6ecff6]Word Count:[/color][/b] 1,257

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Geno listened carefully to Din's first explanation in how to revive Mario. She showed him what appears to be some sort of blade - one shaped into a key - and explained that the "Master of Masters" used it to revive someone named "Roadhog". According to her finger, the latter was an interesting man to say the least - with a tall yet round stature while also wearing an ominous-looking mask. Better for him to be on their side now rather than an enemy at this rate. However, the young woman also warned that she'd be most unlikely to succeed in such a procedure due to how unwieldy such a keyblade could be.

[b][color=6ecff6]"I see..."[/color][/b] the puppet sighed understandingly. 

When he asked about the robed figure, Din would confirm him to be the "Master of Masters", noting his mysterious yet knowledgable aura regarding the state of this world. While he glanced over at him, a robot healer came over to greet him before fully healing the damage on him. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"Thank you."[/color][/b] Geno kindly thanked the bot before turning his attention back to Din.

[b][color=6ecff6]"'Master of Masters, he calls himself...?"[/color][/b] he wondered puzzlingly over as he carefully examined the figure from afar, [b][color=6ecff6]"Hm... that's quite a bold proclamation if I've ever heard one."[/color][/b] 

Din would soon begin to explain the second option in how to free Mario. She asked if the puppet recalled how Kirby saved them from the Seraphim's influence. Geno looked up at the hovering deity hovering in the far distance and nodded accordingly. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"I do."[/color][/b] he answered, [b][color=6ecff6]"You mean that he could revive my friend back to his normal self?"[/color][/b] 

The young woman seemed to confirm this possibility. She tried to explain how Kirby - who's now awake to Geno's relief - demonstrated something to Courier 6, the rugged-looking man with the brown leather coat, that hinted to how he must've revived the entire group as is. Whatever he demonstrated may be the key in release all of the other possessed fighters. Din then offered herself to try and demonstrate whatever Kirby did. Curious, the puppet stood back and let her do the "magic". She rose her arms into the air and issued a tiny squeak akin to the pink puffball's. 

Geno waited for several moments, staring at her with his hazelnut-eyes, before looking back at Mario. Nothing seemed to be working. Was this part of the ritual? He looked at Din again before uttering his sense of confusion.

[b][color=6ecff6]"It... didn't work?"[/color][/b] he asked puzzlingly while scratching his head.

Din released her disappointment as she suggested that Courier might want to do it. The puppet seemed to doubt him as a possibility at this point. He didn't look to be the sort of person who would use magic at all. He was about to suggest something else before he heard the sarcastic bellow of the Koopa King come stomping up behind him. And the puppet seemed to already know what the topic of the conversation will primarily consist of. Regardless, he turned to face Bowser and looked up at his meaty snout. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"Ah, sire."[/color][/b] the star warrior humbly greeted their team leader, [b][color=6ecff6]"I didn't expect for everyone to arrive here so soon. How is~?"[/color][/b]

The Koopa King immediately dispersed the pleasantries and cut straight to the topic at hand - that being the unconscious plumber whom he utterly abhors. There was a dreadful venom that emitted in his words, one that Geno knew all to well regarding their history. He had to cool his temper down before he'd become the group's next torchlight. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"I found him within the Castle."[/color][/b] the puppet calmly explained while pointing to said building, [b][color=6ecff6]"He was possessed by the seraphim as well. While I had no choice but to fight him, I chose to spare him and bring him here alive. I was told that there's someone here is able to disperse the influence off him."[/color][/b]

The tensioned that filled the air would last momentarily, however Bowser ultimately subsided his anger and pointed Geno in the direction of the "Master of Masters" whom would help release Mario from "Galeem's bogus". Was that the name they gave to the Seraphim? Perhaps it was somewhat fitting giving how he "gleams" in the sky for miles on end. But the bigger question revolved around the hooded man's influence. Can he really bring his friend back to his former self as well? Do both he and Kirby have such unique powers to revive all those from Galeem's influence? This made him more hopeful of the situation. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"I shall go and see him."[/color][/b] Geno replied in a rather cheerful manner.

But as he began to drag Mario to the Master, Din would approach Bowser and ask him about Kirby. She suggested that it would be better for Geno to see him instead, rather than the energy deprived Master. The puppet took a quick glance at the hooded man and did note how tired he happened to be after the battle. Maybe it was best if he given him some room to recover. He continued listening as Din mentioned how Kirby released a "heart-shaped thing" after he did the stance that she did to much success. She made it sound like anyone could do it. However, Geno was beginning to understand that perhaps it would be best for him to visit the other fellow star warrior himself for help. Because while he knew very little about him from Mario and even his brother Luigi, he was told that he had an affinity for his world's magic. He knew what he had to do. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"Then let me speak to Kirby."[/color][/b] he replied somewhat woodenly in tone, [b][color=6ecff6]"If what you say is true, then he will be the one to initiate the process."[/color][/b]

Suddenly, their conversation would be interrupted by an angry Roadhog who demanded answers about [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RehfNFrm9HQ]what was going on[/url]. Armed with a shotgun, this giant of a man was no one to slouch at. Geno wanted little to deal with him, however he was still forced to at the very least keep his arm cannon on standby if he decided to go berserk.

Then again, he couldn't blame him for his attitude either. In essence, he was just like the rest of them - brought into this world against his will and with no idea as to why he's here - and asking why is everything and anything. The Master of Masters ought to explain everything to them soon, but for the time being Geno continued to search for wherever Kirby was.

Then Bowser would return to see Geno and asked him what he saw in the castle. After all, he did mention he was going to scout ahead. Luckily for him, there was stuff that he had seen within.

[b][color=6ecff6]"Most of the castle seems to replica of the real structure,"[/color][/b] the puppet continued, [b][color=6ecff6]"The first floor seemed to be the same and I believe Toads are still within her walls. However, there's a complex dungeon labyrinth underneath it that housed several notable figures. Mario wasn't the only figure I found down there. Donkey Kong and a small purple dragon were also present, although I believe they must've escaped by now."[/color][/b]

He paused for a second before he remembered a key portion of information.

[b][color=6ecff6]"And I must not forget,"[/color][/b] the puppet continued, [b][color=6ecff6]"Speaking of the latter, I found him within a laboratory room, where he was experimented on by your own advisor, Kamek. He seemed to serve some 'King' of his... and from the sounds of it, I didn't believe he meant "Your Awfulness" either."[/color][/b]