genessia | 2nd Magatama

[A very tired looking Demi-Fiend appears on the screen. In the background, one can see a Charmander attempting to fight a creature a tad bigger than it: the Black Frost. Rather than spout about evil, it seemed to be training the little guy, not even hitting him back. Naoki even looks back.]

Remember, don't hurt Char. Otherwise I'm punting you off one of these buildings.

[The demon just nods really fast; even with physical resistance, it knows just what Naoki could do. Naoki turns back to the camera.]

So yeah, got one of these too. Kinda reminds me of this fad back home that exists. Was gonna just leave since I already gotta take care of some demons, but I like the little guy. Keeps saying Charmander and Char, so I went with the latter.

[The little Charmander stops its training and waves at the camera, saying "Char Char" before moving back to swiping at Black Frost, still missing as the demon cheerfully dodged, chuckling at the attempts.]

Anyway, not what I wanted to fully draw attention too. I figured since I have been here a while, there's something everyone should know about me. If nothing else, I'll attract the evil religious nutjobs, and deal with you all soon enough. But I just wanna make sure there are no secrets between all of us.

[He takes a deep breath. Well he already told Zeref, Mavis, and Dante. How hard could this be now.]

I said I was a half-demon to many of you, but it's not from my folks being a demon or human. Rather, someone put a parasite inside of me called a Magatama, so my body shifted and changed into a half-demon, half-human hybrid just so he could see how I could survive in a world of demons thanks to the world ending. That much, many of you know. What ya don't know is who did it.

It was Lucifer, the same one from Christianity. The fallen angel, the morning star, the rebellious king of hell, whatever you want to call him. That was the Lucifer who gave me my abilities to survive and grow.

But in the end, I followed my own path thanks to help of my teacher and Dante. Err, the future Dante, not this one; let's not discuss timelines, my head hurts enough. I did save my world, and that's kinda I woke up pissy. I still don't know what happened to it, and when weird shit usually happens, I get assaulted by some asshole who doesn't know what they are getting into. Technically happened twice already.

[Pixie suddenly shows up in the camera. You Persona folks might start recognizing some of these demons...]

Although the second time really was the other guy's fault. My master just wants peace with the occasional bit of training. What's wrong with that?

What she said. Anyway, I said what I needed to say. I'm not comfortable answering all the questions about the Vortex World and what happened to me there, but I'll answer some if needed.

Just uh, don't ask about his friends. Sensitive topic.

[Naoki shoots the Pixie a glare as she backs off a bit, turning the camera off soon enough.]

[Private video - Dante when he is away]

I wanna borrow some Devil Arms if possible. Got attacked by some vampire controlling a high-level Fiend, and I wanna be prepared in case he wants to go another round. Got any weapons with light magic?

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...well so long as I don't have to be billed for this stuff.

[Naoki gets ready, raising his fists. Dante might be able to tell from just the pose that Naoki relied on karate. It was the only martial arts he knew thanks to Futomimi, beyond his play it by ear style.]

[Dante strikes a stance more inspired by Kung Fu, particularly emulating Jeet Kun Do. He was a huge Bruce Lee fan after all. He smirks as the metal mask of Gilgamesh slides up over his mouth and the drill-like pylons pop out of the gauntlets.]

Don't worry. I need an excuse to spend some of my cash anyway. Now, show me what you've got.

[He knew better when facing Dante. He wasn't good at hand to hand compared to him. But was he stronger and faster than that future self? He wanted to know.

Which was why he suddenly became a blur, going straight for a forward strike.]

[Despite the mask covering most of his face, Dante's smirk could practically be felt. The strike hit the gauntlet of Gilgamesh as a red aura flared around the impact, a telltale sign of the Royal Guard style.]

Not bad, but a small tip. Beowulf and Gilgamesh here aren't your fast strikers. They prefer slow but world shaking impact.

[He nodded to his opposing hand, the drill on the gauntlet surrounded with a crimson energy as the drill spun into action, an instant before launching an uppercut that could send even the largest of demons flying.]

[Naoki was surprised. That hit didn't even phase him! Future Dante wasn't kidding about him holding back. It frustrates Naoki. Was he really so weak compared to this guy too?

Seeing the blow, Naoki moved to the side. As the punch passed his head, he definitely felt the sheer power, shaking a bit. Would have hurt a ton. But he wasn't holding back either, aiming a uppercut of his own against Dante's arm. Just had to try and disable him if he could block his blows like nothing. Surely that would work.]

[Unfortunately for Dante, but fortunate for Naoki, the punch does hit and sends Dante sliding. ~~Animation vulnerability is a dick.~~ Thankfully he doesn't look too bothered.]

And there's the drawback of those hard hits. After a fully charged swing, there's a sort of magical feedback that slows your movements and leaves you open for a second. It's not long but just long enough for a counter.

[He takes a deep breath, observing Dantw and still getting used to these. Had to mix magic and ki huh? Only ever did that with the Magma Axis, and that was it.

Although now he was listening the voice within. Seemed like he was more cooperative when fighting against Dante.]

I see...then how about these?

[Naoki held back his hands before pushing them forward, launching two spheres of light.]

[Dante strikes a Royal Guard pose to absorb the impact before letting out a whistle.]

Fast learner. Impressive! Guess I can take the kid gloves off then.

[And without warning he lunges forward, the drill on the gauntlet seeming to propel him forward as he aims a right straight at Naoki's midsection.]

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