Ichypa

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At last.

You know, I think strongarm's Hercules and the Jimmy-in-all-but-name in CK's most recent war are the only actual casualties that I can recall.

Unless you count the Seventh War itself as a casualty, since that was killed by Byrd's endless bitching.

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ASaber watch Venetus leap through the air, and for a moment he wondered if that was how he had looked, all those years ago on the true battlefield of Elasa. The ghost of his companions seemed to have similar thoughts, for they redoubled their efforts to bring him down. Seeing the church forming, ASaber wondered if he should call upon his ace. But no, not yet. That was a desperate measure for desperate times, and while Venetus was certainly a man who had earned the right to face it, it was a gift earned at a price that would always make him reconsider whether it was worth using. If Venetus's allies forced their noses in where they did not belong, again, then he would use it to crush them. But for now, he would face the brave warrior before him head on, as he deserved. ASaber leapt to meet Venetus.

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Where's that picture from? Carnival Phantasm?

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I'd make a joke about Romulus being the mythological source of dickishness, but even if we disregard Gil since he was more arrogant than dickish, Romulus would still have been beaten to the punch by Achilles. :zaru

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Ah, so the ability was just named after the first people to possess it?

Wait a sec, how did they summon the spirit of Romulus, isn't he a god? Is that why they haven't had him actually do shit yet?

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Serperion said
Their swords clashed and there was a struggle of energy."You follow only one god yes, and I accept his power. But just as I cannot deny the fact my father and my brother stand divine, as I stand before you give me the respect of at least accepting my existence. Something that not even my brother nor father fully see to be true."The ghosts of Elasa surrounded him, but his aura burnt brighter. He looked towards the spirit of Romulus who floated almost stationary and watched as his brother took this battle alone, the look of disgust on his face. At least Ruber cared for him in this incarnation, but Romulus would never change. "I am kin to fear and panic, born from love and war. For I love the children that have given me a home, and I have war in my veins I shall not back down from you holy warrior, be it from fear or from panic!" Venetus shouted and he was covered in a bright armour, blue instead of the traditional roman red, his blessing of Mars was running out. As a Lunatic, he could keep it as long as he remained feral, and it came with a healing factor, Mars true unfiltered blessing on bestowed strength and courage, but that was all Venetus needed now, it would keep him alive until his destiny was clear, one he would forge with his own two hands. The ghosts where coming closer and Venetus cut a glare at all of them, hoping to use the divine power that surrounded him to repel them even somewhat. But there was too many of them and they came with much Vigour. Venetus released a pulse of bright electricity from his sword lighting the room as slowly the Sistine chapel started to form overhead even without Venetus actively summoning it, it was a passive activation with the power of ASaber clashing so strongly with Venetus, subconsciously he was preparing for last rites. "In another life perhaps we could have been as friends." Venetus said as he summoned another blade to his other hand ready to strike ASaber. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK9kNNKtR_M

ASaber smiled sadly.
"...Perhaps you are right. Like you, all that I and my people were, all we believed in, was denied and defiled. Only through great struggle were we able to take back what was ours, and for our effort we received a miracle, if only for a short time." He raised his sword, and along with all the remaining ghosts of Elasa, saluted Venetus. "In the end, we still died. Here, on this very battlefield, I and all the men whose spirits now stand beside me stood our ground against unwinnable odds. Here we died, refusing to retreat, like our so-called "comrades." That is why you have my respect. Unlike your Masters and brother, you do turn away to fight easier battles. Like we did, you face us knowing you will lose." Asaber once agains grinned, his smile equal parts satisfaction and sorrow. "Yes. I do believe that in another time, we could have been friends." Pointing his sword at Venetus, ASaber declared:

"May your struggle here grant you the worth you desire, as ours did! ATTACK!" ASaber and his warriors charged, determined to give their foe a worthy death.

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All right, then.

While at this point its moot and there's no point in changing anything, I would like to point out that thematically Romulus and Remus being the next generation of Castor and Pollux doesn't really work. Pollux sacrificed half his immortality for the sake of his brother, while Romulus murdered Remus.

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"There is only one true God in this world, child of the war god, and I am his hammer! I am his retribution! I am his justice, his judgement!" ASaber shouted. "I see that for once you face me in combat, and for that to you and you alone I withdraw my contempt. But nevertheless, we will cast you down, like we cast down those who defiled our holy places! SWORD OF APOLLONIUS!"ASaber's weapon glowed and fearsome, violent red, and he leapt, his sword meeting Venetus's. As the two warriors clashed, the ghosts of Elasa surrounded them, their spears, blades, and arrows reaching for Venetus.

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Ok.

So right now, We have Venetus, who is a Servant, channeling the the spirit of Castor in his sword, while Gabby has the undead spirit of Remus, which he is using to turn himself into a werewolf. Ruber, who is a Servant, attacking our Berserkers, and Ella is sitting around on Gabby's back, while the spirit version of Romulus and Pollux are just sort of fucking around somewhere nearby?

Do I have that straight?

And yes, that was confusing. When they were yelling out "Pollux" and "Castor" and stuff, I thought that the twins were invoking the power of their Origins. Like, while Gabby was borrowing Remus(Venetus)'s power, Venetus was in turn borrowing Gabby's power.

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It actually seemed pretty clear to me until he explained it...