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Helga could not believe the chaos that met her when she reached the center. As the former officer of a mad witch, she has seen her fair of magical might in her time. Still, seeing a giant dragon fight against the Engine of Destruction, and winning, was nothing to scoff at. It wasn't even the worst thing, as the sky itself ripped apart, Soth's presence filling the air with dread. And Amber was at the center of it all. "No...NO!" She ran forward, having shut her ears from the horrible cacophony, no longer going to listen to any of it. She was tired, her battle with Divina and Metamorphosis having taken the majority of her mana, but she couldn't stop. As long as she could still draw breath, she had to fight. She jumped at the dragon, only to get slammed by its tail. Still, she didn't give up. She launched a sonic blast, and breathed heavily; she was turning woozy from the blood loss.

It was then that something happened to the ritual site; a part of it had disappeared as Summer got to it, shifted out of this reality. And with all of their attacks combined, it seemed they succeeded in stopping Soth. Still, the dragon was left. Then, she saw the dragon's eyes flash, and she recognized her from her time as Justine's servant; she had seen her as she stalked the city.Just then, she drew the smoke surrounding them, and covered herself with it. "REGINA!" She shouted amidst her coughs, bracing against the winds. "I'll find you, and I'll avenge AMBY!" And then, she was gone. Helga ran to the ritual site; she needed to see Amber, make sure nobody else would try and desecrate her body. But as she went closer and saw who rose up from the sheet wrapped around her, she slowed down to a walk, having opened her ears. "Where...Where's Amby?"
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Lily had become nothing but a spectator, so shocked by the carnage that she was paralyzed, despite lacking any ability to produce electricity from her magic. She saw familiar faces around her, but she didn't have the will to greet them, or even flash them a smile; she jumped and spun, avoiding the collateral damage as heaven and earth was uplifted. And then, it was all over, and Lily had dropped to one knee, barely holding on to the last vestiges of Ixion that still blessed her.
[color=fff79a]"Geez...I could really use a vacation..."[/color] She murmured.

[color=fff79a]"Lily, I believe you should run now"[/color], she heard her Patron's voice in her heart. [color=fff79a]"The Horror has left, your duty has ended for today."[/color] But she shook her head, and managed to lift her feet up. [color=fff200]"No, there's still...Someone I need to find..."[/color] She then heard a voice that carried over all the others, and turned to see Alex in the distance. [color=fff200]"Alex? ALEX!"[/color] She also kicked off the ground at incredible speed, also wanting to reach him as soon as possible. However, it was only mid-kick that she realized his velocity. [color=fff200]"Wait, maybe this was bad ide-AAAA-"[/color] In a comical fashion, the two smacked against each other, and Lily loosely hugged him, slightly reeling. Still, she managed to smile, having turned back to her regular form in his arms.
[color=fff200]"N-Next time...I'll wait for you, ehe~"[/color]

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Cindy's group and Beacon had finished up clearing out the area of Imps when the smoke had dissolved, allowing them to rush in. Silhouette had the opportunity to enjoy a raucous crowd around her, reminiscent of an audience at an idol concert, before it soon turned into confused blabbering. "Hey, where is the Horror?" June asked, having ordered to ride on the shoulders of a taller girl so she stood out from the crowd. "Did you repel it, Alicia? Good job!" The vertical duo approached the Seraph, and June held her hand out for a handshake. Kimble also arrived, floating down with a flutter of her jacket. [color=8dc73f]"M-Mistress Alicia!"[/color] She cried out, and hugged her excitedly. [color=8dc73f]"You're my hero, nyaaa!"[/color]

Cindy herself crossed her arms, and flashed the tiniest smirk in recognition of the deeds carried out that day.
[color=9fd9fc]‘I suppose I was too late this time. But I assure you, my subjects, that I won't repeat this mistake.’[/color] And then, she left coolly.
[color=MediumVioletRed]‘Showoff,’[/color] Julia once again commented from high, her breathing strained.
[color=Aqua]‘We used a lot of magic, Julia. And the Deceiver still won. Was it really worth it, with Amber's body now...like this?’[/color] Jillian asked with her hands to her hips, an eyebrow raised as she glanced down at the pirate.
[color=Aqua]‘She won't accept the delivery anymore. What are we going to do now?’[/color]
[color=MediumVioletRed]‘Don't worry, Jillian,’[/color] the softly-spoken girl responded, and pressed her cheek against her Twin Soul's.
[color=MediumVioletRed]‘I still know of one who holds her life force.’[/color] The both of them giggled, and vanished into thin air.