Scenario:Unbound Asterism - Chapter 6: Conjunction - Episode 3

Unbound Asterism - Chapter 6: Conjunction - Episode 3

Back at the arena, Lavirita waits until his Horoscope exhibits some kind of change before going on the offense against Fiorito. Fiorito evades his salvo and counterattacks. Lavirita falls, but Fiorito feels like something was off about the fight. At the same time, (Captain) returns just in time to save Manamel after being rescued. However, Felix and Lodi use the synergy between their abilities to fend off the crew despite their numerical disadvantage and leave after revealing where Cupitan is.

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Fiorito tries her hardest to land a punch on Lavirita as he gracefully dodges every strike.

Lavirita, however, never counterattacks, shooting only to keep a check on her movements.

Lavirita: Whew... Your stamina is impressive.

Fiorito: What're you trying to do here? Why are you not using your Horoscope's ability?

Lavirita: Oh? I don't remember training you to ask questions of your opponent, or at least to expect them to be answered.

Fiorito: ...

Lavirita: Don't worry. If you're in need of more bullets, I'm perfectly willing to provide.

Fiorito: Are you messing with me right now? There's no way that little burst could—

Lavirita: Well, well. Finally ready, are we?

Lavirita's Bird Eye glows as if it's eagerly waiting for something.

Lavirita: What made me encourage you, was it? I'll tell you free of charge.

Lavirita: ...
Just once, I wanted to change fate.

Fiorito: What?

Lavirita: Thank you for your patience. I'll be ending this with one attack.

Fiorito: ...!

Lavirita: Horta Salva!

Fiorito: (It's just more burst fire? No, I don't have time to think!)

Fiorito: (I'm ending this here!)

Fiorito: Haaah!

Using the seating as cover, Fiorito rushes up to Lavirita.

Lavirita: (You've become quite nimble. Who would have imagined that the child I spared that day would become so formidable?)

Young Fiorito: Hey, you. Think you can let me join you guys?

Lavirita: Oh?

Lavirita: (The strength to go up against fate and overcome even the constellations... What a radiant glimmer...)

Lavirita: (For one who spent his life gathering up dully gleaming coins, you've always been almost too bright to look at straight on...)

Lavirita: Ungh!

Fiorito: ...!
Lavirita, why didn't—

Lavirita: ...

Fiorito's fist slams with full force into the left side of Lavirita's chest, and he collapses to the ground.

Lavirita: Allow me... to correct myself...

Lavirita: Guiding you to... Navis...

Lavirita: Wasn't a... mis—

Feeling his heartbeat slowing, Lavirita closes his eyes and recalls a scene from the distant past.

Lavirita: (Father, Mother...)

Lavirita: (Will I be forgiven?)

Lavirita: ...

As Kolulu writhes in torment, Lodi continues his singing.

Kolulu: Aaargh! Aaaah!

Lodi: Oh dear. I guess that was too much for her to handle.

(Captain): ...!

Lodi: Whoa!

Manamel: (Captain)! You were all right!

The captain grabs Kolulu and retreats back to Manamel's position, laying Kolulu down before preparing to fight once more.

Felix: Impossible! Why is (Captain) here?

Manamel: Watch out, (Captain)! I'll explain later, but Troue is the trai—

Manamel: Hm?

Manamel: (What? Where's Durandal?)

Felix: Just kidding. You should be more careful.

(Captain): ...!

Manamel: Oh n—

Manamel realizes that it isn't (Captain), but rather Durandal in disguise—however, it is already too late.

Manamel: Gah!

Felix: Whew... Overcoming Vegalta's defense is no easy feat.

Felix: Ah, thank goodness you joined this crew. I don't know what I would have done if I had needed to fight you back when you only worked alone.

Felix: Fortunately, that "friendship" or whatnot that you all are so fond of granted me an opening.

Manamel: ...!

Troue takes out Manamel's earplugs and flashes an innocent smile.

Felix: Oh, I know! We'll make you and Kolulu fight each other—to death, of course.

Manamel: Wha...

Felix: The higher the absolute value of your relationship, the closer you get to harmonizing, after all.

Felix: If you please, Lodi.

Lodi: Okey dokey!

Manamel: S-stop!

Kolulu and Manamel lie helplessly on the ground as Lodi starts singing a song to instill discontentment in them.

Manamel: Aaahh... No...

Unable to resist the impulses Lodi's power elicits in her, Manamel prepares to send Vegalta flying at Kolulu.

1. Haaah!

Choose: Haaah!

Lodi: ...!
Is that the real—

Vyrn: Get away from Kolulu and Manamel, you jokers!

Feather: We found them locked up in the arena's basement!

Feather: And we beat Ferdinand! You guys are done for!

Felix: Whoa, Ferdi's gone down? Poor thing. How could Ragazzo betray him after everything he did for him?

Randall: Who're you to talk? I hope you're ready for what's coming to you!

Felix: Haha, that's my line, I believe.

Felix: Hup!

Felix laughs and tosses Durandal up into the air.

Durandal: ...

Feather: ...!
Durandal... turned into Cupitan?

Durandal: ...

Ragazzo: Tch... Imitating me now, are you?

Felix: Thank goodness you all are so strong! It's a great help to me!

Tikoh: Don't let him shake you! No matter who he makes it imitate, he's still outnum—

Felix: Enjoy your dreams.

Tikoh: ...!

Ferdinand: It's too bad!

Shannon's Mom: ...!

Troue uses his Gift of Visions to show Tikoh a terrible event from her past. She slowly falls to the ground.

Felix: Right then, let's play tag. I've got a wonderful nightmare ready for everyone I catch!

Vyrn: Th-this guy's...

The intensity felt from Felix's nonchalant expression makes the crew inadvertently take a step back.

Lodi: Transforming and the Gift of Visions have got some crazy chemistry! I love getting the chance to see them up close.

Lodi: Aren't you all tired? Let's just call this concert a wrap.

Randall: Call it a wrap? Do you really think we're just going to let you go?

Felix: What are you talking about? We're the ones letting you go.

The Four: ...!

Felix: Good, that's the smart call! In any case, you did manage to surprise us a couple times, so I think you did well enough to give yourselves a pat on the back.

Felix: Ah, right. You might be able to find Cupitan if you go to the southern forest.

Felix: I have no idea what state you'll find her in though.

(Captain) and company can do nothing but glare at Felix and Lodi as the two leave.

Putting their misgivings aside, the crew members make sure Kolulu and Manamel are properly treated before hurriedly making their way to the southern forest.