User blog:MrSolomon/Solomon's Tale 5; Legacy of Destruction

The Story So Far
Solomon, a mercenary turned Seeker of Truth, had aided the Monster Lord and Heavenly Knights in stopping Akame Artiste from utilizing the former Enforcers of Truth, the mysterious dark powers of Shadow and the White Rabbit to conquer the world.

Prologue; Three years later.
It's been five years...since that day...

"And to think, the absolute worse that happened to me," I began to say as I looked at my mechanical left arm and legs. "was losing some limbs."

"Still not over it?" Lucia asked.

"No, just looking back to this crazy life I've lived in the past 5 years." I said.

Lucia stood from her bed and walked up to me as I was looking at my artificial limbs. I had lived in her mansion ever since I helped stop Akame. "I'm sure Promestein is also shocked you served her this long." Lucia said. "I didn't even serve her a week before betraying her." Lucia then smirked. "Oh although I can't say you've stayed entirely loyal. How many times have you snuck off to train at Thunder Mountain?"

I looked shocked as she had known about that.

"Why do you keep training?" Lucia asked. "There's no more fighting."

"I know," I said. "it's just....kind of a way of release. Like something calls me to unlock my full potential there."

"Release you say?" Lucia asked. "You could've just asked." She said as she teasingly bound me with her tentacle arm. However she didn't get a reaction.

I was just standing there, eyes opened wide and red, just like when I went berserk and killed Sophira. I was sweating and breathing heavily.

"Solomon?" Lucia asked. "Solomon!"

I snapped back to normal, panting as I looked around.

"They've been happening more frequently." Lucia said. "Are you sure you're alright?"

"Yea..." I said. After I awoke from that coma two years ago. Very occasionally I'd get flashes back to that crazed self of mine I thought was just Hyde's remains. They appear like visions, and this one was one I've seen before; An ancient battle, Angels and Monsters, crashes, flames, thundclaps and screams. It usually ends with one, loud warcry. Lucia snapped me out of it before it happened. Me and Lucia grabbed our things and headed to the Academy of Truth's construction site.

Chapter 1; The Academy of Truth...Under Construction.
We both arrived at the site. While progress is definitely being made, resources for construction have been making it slow and steady. The approved construction site was the abandoned Lady's Village. The monsters who lived here alongside the monster Cassandra have all ran off after Luka and Alice defeated Cassandra. They decided not to live there anymore and just work towards adapting to coexistance. So no real harm came.

"I can't believe a year's waiting for the Monster Lord's approval." Promestein said. "I'm still grateful however, despite her incredibly long time to decide set us back."

"Still, this is a wonderful idea." Lucia said. "A great way to allow you to continue your goals."

"However it's restrained." Promestein said. "Thanks to someone's suggestions." She then glanced at me.

"Look Alice and the others would've never said yes if they weren't allowed to inspect." I said looking at the designs Promestein had drawn out whilst watching the chimera's construct it. "I'd be suspicious too with your idea of underground laboratories. Like you wanna build a second Drain Lab or something."

"Who's turn is it to watch us this time?" Lucia asked.

"The Heavenly Knights are usually quite active and make their presence obvious." Promestein said. "So it's very likely to be Shadow then."

"You can never find that man." Lucia said. "Solomon you think you can scan his location."

"He's here." I said. "Don't bother looking, his Shadow Meld became so advanced that it feels like he's in another dimension." I then scanned around for his movement. Of all those in the Monster Lord's courts, Shadow might have been the most suspicious. I can't blame him honestly, especially considering the tragic misuse of his powers and all that both the Seekers and other villains have put him through. He did seem quite relieved that I brought up the right for their overseeing of the construction.

"Solomon, can you go to the sublevel and make sure it's being dug through properly?" Promestein asked. "Solomon?"

I was staring off into the distance, another flash had taken me; It appeared to be a strange island. Nowhere I had ever seen before.

"So you think this little pit will be enough?" A female voice said. The same voice I always hear. "Too gutless to execute me yourself? You already won, yet you won't finish me off? That will be your downfall."

"Save your words." Another familiar voice said. "You will be trapped in here until I'm certain you have learned your lesson. You were once a great ally. A great friend. A great daughter..."

"Very well....master." The first voice had said. "But when I've escaped and slaughtered more of those brats up there and have a blade at your throat. Be prepared to admit to your stupidity before I strike you down."

"Solomon?" Shadow asked calmly as he tapped my shoulder.

I then jumped and panted. "Shadow? Sorry...I just..." I began to say.

"I saw." Shadow said. "What was it this time?"

"An island, two figures, one sounded like Master Raijin." I said.

"Perhaps you need to get this looked into." Shadow said. "If one involved your master, then talk with her about it."

"Then I'll have to sneak off again." I said.

"No need," Promestein said as she walked up. "Lucia and I have been concerned and I think it's time you take care of this. We'll be fine on our own, just do what it takes to stop your episodes."

I nodded. "Thanks, I'll try to make it quick." I said then teleported away to Thunder Mountain.

Promestein and Shadow looked off as I warped away. "Every time he has one of those flashbacks, he always describes the same figure. Perhaps something like that is out there, and he's being warned of it." Promestein said. "Perhaps you should go with him just in case?"

Shadow calmly closed his eyes. "I have it handled already." He said.

Promestein then rolled her eyes and went back to work. "'Her'? So be it." Promestein said.

Chapter 2; Thunder Mountain. Raijin's concerns.
I arrived at the peak of Thunder Mountain. Although you wouldn't say her training grounds were popular, some fighters have braved the elements to seek a chance to train with her. Jade was laying around off to the side as Raijin, Spirit of Lightning was training a few new students.

"Master Raijin?" I asked.

"Ah, Solomon. Snuck off from that academy you Seekers are building?" Raijin asked.

"No it's something I have to talk with you about." I said. "In private."

"I see," Raijin said. "Jade, take over for me whilst I speak with Solomon."

"Yes master." Jade said as she yawned and resumed where Raijin left off. Raijin and I then walked within her quarters as we talked.

"So, what is it you wish to talk about?" Raijin asked. Relaxing on her cloud.

"Well, I've brought this up before, but lately it's been happening more often." I said. "I get these flashes, images and flashbacks to the past. My eyes glow red and I see from the perspective of this figure."

"Anything noticeable about this figure?" Raijin asks. "Appearance? Voice? Personality?"

"Well, it's female obviously." I said. "You've met her before I believe. One flash I had recently was of you two speaking with each other. At some island."

Raijin then looked nervous as I mentioned that. "What did I say to her? In your most recent one?" She asked. Sitting up on her cloud.

"I recall you referred to her as an ally, a friend, and even...a daughter?" I said.

Raijin's expression turned cold. She then looked at me and removed my goggles. "Are you sure? Don't lie to me Solomon." She then demanded.

"I wouldn't lie Master Raijin." I said. "Who is this figure?"

Raijin then shook as she was sweating. "I must confirm...Solomon," She then stared deep into my eyes. "do what you did when you killed Sophira. I sensed something from within when you and I fought together but I must see it from outside."

I took a breath and exhaled as I closed my eyes, concentrating. I then opened my eyes as they were now red like before.

Raijin concentrated as she stared into my eyes. She then let go of me and backed away. "No...how could I have not seen it before?" Raijin said.

"Seen what?" I asked as I returned to normal.

"That figure...you've just reminded me of something greatly important." Raijin said. "It...no she, and I have indeed met. We've battled, both alongside and against one another. She's a great evil, and your visions may be the key to preventing another catastrophe."

"If it's that bad, then what do we do?" I asked. "Who is this thing that I keep seeing?"

"Solomon," Raijin began to explain. "there's something I need you to do for me. I haven't done this in so long, and if I were to do it, the world would be in grave danger. It shall answer your questions as well."

"What is it?" I asked.

Raijin then got off her cloud as it vanished. "Long ago...the figure in your flashes, was a pupil of mine. She was of a rare tribe of Dark Dragonkin. They often sent their strongest warriors to serve powerful monster figures. She was among my first pupils before the Great War..." Raijin and I then walked outside. "I'd send Jade for this, but Jade met her before...she fears her."

I was surprised. As Jade was one of Raijin's eldest and most powerful pupils. "You can count on me." I told her. "It's the least I could do after all you've done for me."

"That's all great Solomon." Raijin said. "But she is not like any monster you've faced before. Nothing that mad scientist you call a mentor created is as fearsome as this one. She will not tease or tempt you with pleasure, she has absolutely no regrets or remorse. She will kill you with zero hesitation. I need to be absolutely certain you will be fine on this mission."

I nodded my head and readied my weapons. "I've faced true terror when we fought Akame." I said. "I've witnessed and forced the hand of some of the world's strongest monsters. Even Shadow was one of my greatest adversaries, and you know he never hesitates to kill. You can count on me."

Raijin smiled. "I knew it's right to have faith in you." She said. "Jade! Come here please."

Jade then flew over to us. "What is it Master Raijin?" Jade asked.

"Take Solomon to Black Storm Asylum." Raijin said.

Jade shook as Raijin mentioned the location. "Oh no, I don't wanna see her again!" Jade said.

"Take him at once." Raijin said. "And don't chicken out, I'll know if you left him there."

"Come on Jade!" I said. "You got me alongside you."

Jade gulped then lowered herself. "Hop on then." Jade said. "When this is over, you owe me big time Solomon."

I was confused, how could Jade fear anything as the legendary Jade Thunder Dragon. I hoped on her back as we flew off.

The two of us flew through the clouds. Southwest past the lands.

"So where is this Asylum at?" I asked Jade.

"About 500 kilometers west of the Sabasa Coastline." Jade said. "It's a desolate, near-uninhabitable island. One massive prison, once for a single prisoner. A few dozen years back, the Monster Lord requested it be expanded and reinforced for other powerful prisoners."

"So what exactly is Raijin so worked up about?" I asked. "Who is the main prisoner?"

"1,000 years ago;" Jade began to explain. "She was one of Raijin's strongest pupils, cause of many massacre's during the Great Monster Wars. A hero amongst the monster-kind. But as the centuries passed, she grew dark, crazed and hungry for more power. She no longer wanted to defend our world, but obliterate it. She is," Jade then gulped nervously. "Abbadon, the Destroyer."

My eyes opened wide. That name, it's the same monster Tyrannea was based off of. The legendary monster who invented the Black Tyrant Wyvern Blade. She was imprisoned this whole time. "She's..alive?" I asked nervously.

"Indeed. And her power continues to spike up as she grows enraged." Jade said. "Raijin requires you to execute her. Kill her whilst she's restrained. Master could never do it herself...the two, formed a great bond as they fought together and trained together. Abbadon was like a daughter to Raijin."

I calmed myself down. "Then I must execute her, as Master Raijin could never do it. And you're obviously too scared." I said.

"I'm not scared!" Jade said. "We're almost there...unfortunately."

I chuckled as we flew down now, towards the asylum.

Chapter 3; Black Storm Asylum. Abbadon the Destroyer's domain.
We descended through some storm clouds as we approached the asylum. The island seemed impossible to land any ship on as Jade landed on a small island a bridge across from the asylum. I jumped off Jade and walked towards the bridge.

"You sure you don't wanna catch up before I do it?" I asked Jade jokingly.

"This is serious Solomon," Jade said. "but if you're not afraid then I have faith in you."

I then walked across the bridge to the asylum entrance. I saw two guards at the entrance. The two noticed Jade then looked back at me before opening the door for me. "Go to the warden first." One guard had said.

I walked inside the asylum and went down the stairs to the jail cells. I looked around the halls of cells. Eight sectors, each filled with dark figures. As I walked passed the fifth sector, I heard a voice.

"Well, I knew I smelled a familiar handsome man." A woman's voice said. I turned to her cell and recognized her immediately.

"Lily?" I asked. "I never knew they moved you to a different jail."

Lily sat calmly on her bed as she saw me. "Well I escaped Witch Hunt's prison. Perverted guard couldn't resist letting me break my seal. But I was hunted down before I could kill that traitorous wench Lucia."

I raised my eyebrow. "You couldn't even withstand her the first time." I said. "And don't get any ideas, she couldn't even defeat me." I was about to walk away before I drew my blade. "And that 'traitorous wench' is my girlfriend, I'd suggest you keep your trap shut."

Lily was startled. "You're even stronger than I recall." Lily said. "But I'm more shocked you're dating her. I guess you really did like visiting me back then."

I rolled my eyes and sheathed my blade. I walked off and found another guard examining the cells. "Excuse me, I'm looking for the Warden." I said.

"Speaking to her." She said, she was an adult goblin girl with a large hammer. "And who are you?"

"I'm Solomon," I said. "Raijin sent me...about Abbadon."

The Warden then looked shocked. "Wow...Master Raijin finally sent a proper executioner?" She said. "The very few she's sent, Abbadon scared them off. Even with her chained down and having her power restrained."

"She's heavily restrained and power is restrained?" I asked. "Perfect. Lead the way."

The two of us walked through the prison, going deeper and deeper towards Abbadon's cell. "So you trained with Master Raijin?" I asked.

"Me, my mother, grandmother..." The Warden said. "But I know potential, and you're much better to do this job than any I've seen." She then stopped at a large set of iron doors. "Here we are." She then opened the doors to reveal a bridge to an elevator. We walked inside the elevator and descended slowly to a circular chasm with a massive cell in the center.

"Deep..." I said.

"She's right in the center." The Warden said. "Grab your sword. Show zero mercy."

I nod and do as she says we walk out the elevator as it lands. I notice the entire large cell is surrounded by siege crossbows. The Warden gulps as she opens the bridge to the cell. Where a strange, magically charged, stone suit chained to the pit surrounding the platform inside the cell sat. The suit inhaled and exhaled slowly.

"Abbadon?" The Warden asked, then listened for a few moments. "Good she's asleep. Make it quick."

I nodded and walked towards the cell. As I did, flashes rushed through my mind rapidly. Even restrained, the aura of death and destruction she gives is intense. It even attempted to force me back. But I recalled everything I faced before; Tamamo no Mae, Akame with the White Rabbit, being up close and personal with Black Alice herself. This monster shouldn't intimidate me any more then them. I stood beside her and raised my blade.

"Huh...one who didn't crap himself?" A voice asked. "Not bad...Raijin sent the right one this time. How unfortunate."

I remained silent. I knew it was her.

"What's wrong? We've never met, shouldn't be an issue." Abbadon said calmly. "Oh? Perhaps we should introduce ourselves; I'm Abbadon. And who's this...delicious smelling executioner?"

I exhaled. Just another prisoner trying to bid for her life. I hear them all the time in the Drain Lab. I then swung my blade down towards her neck.

Abbadon caught the blade with her stone-clad arm. "Excuse me...that was very rude!" Abbadon shouted as she burst out the magical suit made to restrain her. I was knocked off my feet as I landed.

"Abbadon is free!" The Warden shouted. "Solomon get out of there!"

I stood and held my blade, facing her.

Abbadon had brushed off the remains of the suit. She, true to Raijin's story, was a Black Dragonness. Massive Black and Purple wings and long, curled horns and a thick tail. Scales covered her arms and legs from elbow and knees down respectively. As well as her stomach and hips from the underside of her large breasts downward. She was wearing only a bra and thong under the suit. "Did I hear that correctly?" Abbadon asked. "Solomon? Was that so hard?"

I charged lightning and looked at the entrance, the guards prepared to close it off to prevent her from escaping. I invoked Zylphe's power and ran to the cell door. Abbadon rushed to the door too fast to see and slammed it shut, trapping me and her inside.

"Oh no you don't my little executioner." Abbadon said. "You were tasked with killing me, show me what you got."

I calmed down and held my blade. "Very well." I said. "Tri-gust Slice." I said as I attacked her three times swiftly. Abbadon however avoided the first two and caught my blade on the third.

Abbadon then grabbed my neck and lifted me. "Hmm, your lightning skill is pretty good, I'd say a second year? Maybe third?" Abbadon said. I couldn't believe her strength. Unarmed and without a lightning charge of her own she's overpowering me. I tried pulling free from her grasp but I couldn't escape. Abbadon then took my sword and restrained my arms behind my back as she held my blade to my throat. "Let's go for a walk now. To our master Raijin's."

The guards at the siege crossbows were hesitant to fire as Abbadon held me hostage. As she was about to walk off, a figure stood at the entrance of the cell.

"Shadow?" I asked. "You followed me here?"

Abbadon was confused at first. She then looked into the eyes of 'Shadow' then immediately gave a stern expression. "Oh...you. I knew you were still alive. 'Oh! Gone forever!' 'Oh! Rotting in Hell now!' Those were the words I kept hearing."

'Shadow' gave a smile. His voice sounded strange, as if he was trying to sound different; "Well old friend, you do remember. Do you remember this?" 'Shadow' then stabbed the floor as a blade melded through the ground and struck Abbadon. She shouted in pain and dropped my sword, releasing me as well.

"Gah! You rotten bitch!" Abbadon shouted.

I was shocked that Abbadon fell for the same trick I often fell for. I then grabbed my blade and charged lightning. "Black Tyrant Wyvern Blade!" I called and struck Abbadon head-on with the attack. Although sent her flying back and incapacitated her after the barrage of slashes, it didn't even look close to killing her.

'Shadow' and I escaped the cell and retreated with the guards and Warden to the elevator. We rose as quickly as the lever could speed up.

Abbadon stood a few moments later.. "He knows...my technique?" She asked. She then released a violent war cry as she charged lightning. Causing it to surge throughout the area. Her lightning however was different, it was black in color and was much more powerful. She then charged a punch and broke through the top of the cell effortlessly. She flew and looked at us, who had made it to the exit and left. She then flew straight for the door before the Warden and Guards slammed it shut. They then held it shut as they locked it down.

The Warden was panting as they finished. "That should stall her." The Warden said. "You two gotta get out now! Inform the Monster Lord!"

"Tee hee, with such flashy show lights who wouldn't notice~?" 'Shadow' giggled, and began to run off. I followed.

"Shadow? You knew Abbadon the Destroyer?" I asked.

'Shadow' kept giggling. His voice now sounding feminine, but familiar. "We can catch up over tea. It's been five years and now you're not busy, Solomon~"

I blinked, a bit puzzled at what 'Shadow' said. "Very well....Shadow." I said calmly.

"Oh my, have you forgotten? I'm Phantom, not Shadow. But you can say the actual Shadow was here if anyone asks." Phantom had said. We then walked to Jade, who was shaking.

"Jade, take us to the Monster Lord's castle now!" I told her.

"I knew this was a bad idea! I can feel her from here, she's pissed!" Jade said. "Hop on now! Before she catches up!" We both hopped on and flew to the Monster Lord's Castle.

Chapter 4; Tea with the Phantom.
The three of us arrived at the Monster Lord's castle. To our surprise we saw Raijin, waiting for us.

Raijin merely sighed. "I sensed it...she's free." She said.

"Master I do apologize." I said.

"Your little pupil was serious in his intent." Phantom had said. "However little Abby was...crafty. Anyways, I'm anticipating our little Tea Party Solomon. Don't keep me waiting." Phantom then disappeared.

"A combat mastermind, even when the odds were against her. At least when she see's every outcome and isn't angered or distracted." Raijin said. "Whether it was archangels in the Great War, would-be heroes or my own pupils when she had fallen to insanity, Abbadon is known for her intelligence when it comes to battle. Unlikely I know, considering her title as 'The Destroyer.' She probably planned her escape in advance and just bided her time until an executioner came."

"Well she's still at the asylum." I said. "The guards locked her in that pit but they have to evacuate. I have to inform the Monster Lord."

"I already have." Raijin said. "It's me she's going to go for, but for now she'll have to take a detour."

"Detour?" I asked.

"Her blade...her favorite black blade." Raijin said. "She has its scent still I'm sure but it's hidden." We then walked in the castle as Jade flew back to Thunder Mountain. "Abbadon won't attempt any massacres or try to hunt me down without it. She's very attached to it."

"Then we have a chance to intercept her and put her down for good." I said.

"You? Solomon it wasn't like I asked too much of you before, but given what had happened. I shouldn't have risked your life like that." Raijin said.

"I'm capable of fighting her." I said.

"Abbadon is nothing like Jade, nothing like any of my pupils." Raijin said. "What she invented was forbidden in my teachings and extremely devastating. I'm sure you've experienced it, that Black Lightning."

I recalled Abbadon using a much different form of lightning charge. It was truly powerful. "Perhaps you're right. I need to prepare and train more." I said. "Study my foe beforehand like with Tyrannea."

Raijin smiled. "Still gonna go after her? Well at least you're gonna prepare." Raijin said. "I've lost too many to her...be careful if you do face her. Now enjoy your Tea Party. I'm going to speak with Luka and Aliphese XVI."

"Tea party...." I said and thought to myself. I then rushed to Shadow's quarters. Inside, I found what I thought was Shadow, but turned out to be Phantom.

"You made it in time!" Phantom said cheerfully. "Have a seat Solomon."

"So, where's Shadow?" I asked and nervously took a seat.

"Shadow's escorting Promestein back to Enrika." Phantom said. "3 years, and she still can't be trusted. Especially not after all those backstabs."

"It's understandable." I said. Then carefully sipped the tea. "So, Phantom. Mind answering a few questions?"

"Of course not." Phantom said. "After all we never had a chance to chit-chat when we fought that crazed necromancer. I'm sure you had a ton of questions."

"What are you exactly?" I said. "You're clearly a monster. Similar genes to Shadow. What relationship do you have with that Assassin?"

"Oh, it can go into a lot of interpretations;" Phantom said, then jokingly brought up possible relationships. "Siblings, lovers, long lost relatives. Take a guess."

I then closed my eyes. I thought for a moment; The female voice, the playful demeanor hiding a truly murderous vibe, the talk of playtime and tea parties. It was now obvious who she was. But I was curious about one more thing. "What ever happened to your little Bear?"

Phantom then giggled and patted my head jokingly. "You do remember!" She said. "For a moment I thought you went stupid on me. Beary's still here, just safely tucked away."

"Well now that I know, I'll have to especially keep it under wraps." I said. "Phantom." I winked.

Phantom, Black Alice, giggled. "Oh just keep your promise and I won't kill you." She said. "And my relationship with Shadow is complicated, yet simple at the same time."

Phantom had explained to me everything. Shadow's true origins and how she survived and aided him. "Shadow is the Demon Assassin, yes, but he is not the first." Phantom explained. "There are many Cursed Sword users, and the original Demon Assassin, simply called the 'Phantom', had her own set of skills. These skills revolved around the darkness itself, and who's a better user than none other a descendant of the embodiment of darkness herself? I don't know about the ancestors, but the 8th Monster Lord used her inherit darkness this way, and became the origin of the title. Despite history saying she was a tyrant, as a matter of fact she was the opposite; killing only in cold blood on those who would drive a wedge between peace. However, unless your Doc had a record of it or had lived through that era like Mistress Tamamo has, no one knows about the original Demon Assassin. That's because she made extremely rare appearances or killed her target in a blink of an eye before vanishing instantly, and her identity was never revealed, until now that is; she completely disappeared without a trace once Ilias took the 8th Monster Lord under her wing and corrupted her, turning her into the tyrant you formerly knew. As a plan to destroy that despicable goddess and release the deranged woman from her shackles, the 8th Monster Lord detached part of her soul away, containing the good and Cursed Sword power within, and sealed it away. That soul would resurface and become Shadow. The 8th Monster Lord, despite her corruption, would appear to guide him along the way."

"Wait so you're his..." I began to ask then snickered.

"What's so funny?" Phantom asked.

"Nothing just...he's such a stiff." I said. "I would never believe it."

"Oh he's lightening up." Phantom said. "Just takes a little help from me."

"Little? I've seen supposed bandits bigger than his sense of humor." I said.

"..." Shadow said nothing as he appeared. I felt his presence and immediately turned aiming my handcannon arm at him, but he was unfazed. "Careful where you point that. You might just poke your eye out." He said with a small smirk. I then lowered my guard as Shadow joined us.

"Hee hee. Anyway, let me continue." Phantom said. "After Shadow defeated the tyrannical 8th Monster Lord, unknown to him the soul that was separated fused back into each other. He went into a coma following his initial battle with the necromancer from 3 years ago, and his troubles awoke me and I helped him escape the coma. So, here I am, in flesh and blood, though I don't have all the magical Monster Lord or White Rabbit power from before. I'm happy though, free to be back in my roots and that stupid goddess destroyed."

"So how did you know Abbadon Phantom?" I asked.

"It was so long ago. But I remembered that dance like it was just five minutes ago." Phantom said.

Over 500 years ago; Black Alice's coronation.

"As is tradition, if any feel as though they're worthy for the Monster Lord's throne, speak now or we shall continue the ceremony." A member of the royal court said.

Black Alice simply stood before most of her oppositions, holding her stuffed bear. However, her presence simply made many monsters cower before her. "N-no way... She looks young but... What kind of power does she have? What the hell is she?!" voices said as their owners trembled.

"Actually, I want to give it a shot." Abbadon said as she removed her hood and faced Black Alice. "Monster Lord Abbadon the Destroyer. A brilliant title and governmental power to ensure the world burns."

Black Alice smirked. The entire throne room was shocked by the challenger's sudden proposal. "Oh, what's a ceremony without some dancing?" Black Alice said. "Very well, you and I to the arena at once."

Abbadon then bowed. "Is an oppressive aura all you have? Show me why they fear you Alipheese 8th!"

Black Alice then gave a curtsy, before the two of them walked to the arena.

"The two of us fought for hours on end." Phantom said. "I had to go all out for her, Monster Lord, shadow powers and everything. I simply knocked everyone unconscious but her before unveiling my true power, wouldn't want that secret getting out after all. In the end, I won. But Abby escaped. Oh I've heard of her so much before then, but never imagined how that dance would end up. She moved far better than anyone save for Heinrich and Luka. Oh and you too Shadow." Phantom then patted Shadow on the head.

"Wow... Never thought you'd be challenged for the throne." I said. "But she has to be stopped now. And I'm confident you two can take her as well."

"Tee hee, what dance does Abby have prepared for now~?" Phantom giggled. "She must certainly be planning something with those left in the asylum."

"Do what you must, and we'll make our move as soon as she makes hers." Shadow said. "Though if she intentionally stayed at the asylum and had the power to escape at any point, who knows how much her power's accelerated since 5 centuries ago."

"I feel sorry for those guards holding her back." I said. "And those prisoners."