Chapter 38: Wildfire Joins the Fray!
"The spear tip ignites!"
In an electrifying moment, the Trailblazer wielding the flaming spear looked like a fiery Butterfly of Song. Bronya and Seele flanked her on either side, while Gepard and Serval stood tall behind them. Together, they charged forward as one unstoppable force!
Ever since Guinaifen started playing this game, she'd been mesmerized by the illustrations that accompanied the characters' ultimate abilities. Each piece captured their unique styles perfectly, deepening her love for the game. But the Hero of Preservation's illustration? That took things to another level entirely!
"Flame Spear, Charge!"
The spear rose, wreathed in twisting flames. Amidst a shower of sparks, the Trailblazer surged ahead against the tide, charging forward with unrelenting momentum.
A scorching trail blazed behind them!
Halos erupted all around, like multiple volcanoes awakening at once. Then, bathed in towering inferno, the Trailblazer slammed the flame spear into the ground. Behind them, an even more massive pillar of fire exploded upward, its blazing light threatening to consume everything in its path!
"Holy smokes! This Hero of Preservation ultimate is insane—so cool!"
"Guys, check out the background during the ultimate—it's Jarilo!"
"A new skill! A new Ultimate! This protagonist might actually surpass five-star characters now!"
"It says 'trial version' in the corner, but who cares?! If this Stelle state hits the card pool, I'm grabbing it for sure!"
"That weapon is incredible! Perfect fit for the Trailblazer!"
"These visual effects are absolutely over-the-top!"
With a devastating punch from the Creation Engine, Cocolia's health bar depleted, triggering her second phase.
"The sole redemption…"
[Prelude to Genesis]
Cocolia began amassing power. At the center of her forehead, Imaginary energy swirled and condensed into a radiant orb.
But Guinaifen remained unfazed! With the Hero of Preservation's ultimate ability and the mighty blows of the Creation Engine, she was confident they could crush even Cocolia's second form! Her mood mirrored the soundtrack—intense, exhilarated, and brimming with certainty!
The Hero of Preservation raised a shield wall, preparing to block Cocolia's incoming attack. In Guinaifen's eyes, surviving this strike would practically guarantee victory!
It was Cocolia's turn to act. Her breathing grew heavier as she roared, "The power of the Stellaron flows through me… You're all… merely struggling in vain before the collapse of the old world!"
As her words echoed, the background music paused for a brief moment—just one second.
Then it exploded with full force!
"We made a choice, to fight against your fate!"
The instant that voice boomed, Guinaifen felt her scalp tingle with intensity! Her pupils widened in shock as she stared at the spectacle unfolding before her!
Cocolia stood aloft, raising the glowing energy in her hand. Above her, concentric rings of golden storm clouds had formed. Light coalesced into countless conical structures, intertwining to create a star remnant radiating destruction! Shadows swallowed the sky, casting their darkness toward the earth.
"Let me personally forge the magnificent new world!"
The previous background music had already been incredibly stirring. But no one expected what came next—it escalated even further, becoming explosively intense!
Not just Guinaifen, but every viewer in the live stream felt their scalps prickle with excitement! Mouths agape, eyes wide, they couldn't recover their composure for quite some time.
"Who's the villain here?! Cocolia seems dead set on stopping us at any cost, ah ha ha ha!" Guinaifen laughed and cried simultaneously, overwhelmed with emotion.
"I thought I was done for when those meteorites started raining down!"
"But not yet… not yet!"
"Light up the spear tip!"
"Activating the ultimate Preservation ability to THIS soundtrack is INSANELY thrilling!"
"I think I've gone completely mad!"
Inside the Live Streaming Room, viewers were absolutely losing it!
"My head feels like it's about to explode!"
"What IS this song?! What GAME is this?!"
"I literally jumped out of my chair with excitement!"
"When that music kicked in, I felt ready to take on the Aeon itself!"
"Wow, is this leading to the grand finale?!"
Meanwhile, at the base of Everwinter Hill, Old Yang had arrived. He watched the battle unfold on the snowy plains, his gaze frequently drawn to the colossal Creation Engine. As a fan of giant robots, Old Yang couldn't help but feel a special connection to them, reminiscing about Alaha's legacy.
Of course, visiting Jarilo-Jarilo-VI wasn't just about seeing this massive machine. His primary concern was ensuring March and the others' safety. Now that victory seemed assured, Old Yang finally relaxed.
"It looks like I won't need to step in this time."
Watching Seele, Bronya, and the others fight brought a wave of nostalgia, as if he were transported back to his homeland, fighting alongside his former comrades...
"Whew…" Old Yang shook himself out of it.
It wasn't his place to intervene anymore. The final resolution should be left to these young warriors to decide.
Instead, he pulled out his phone. Finding a quiet spot, Old Yang decided to finish the unfinished storyline from earlier.
The larger plot was already in motion, but within the game, the battle was just beginning. Naturally, Old Yang chose the male protagonist.
As he watched Caelus raise his flame spear, pointing it toward the figure in the sky, Old Yang was stunned!
It was so similar! All that was missing was shouting those three words:
"Flame Unsheathed!"
Following this, Caelus engaged Cocolia in combat using his new Preservation stance. Every time the Creation Engine unleashed an attack, Old Yang's breath hitched slightly. The thunderous roar of metal clashing against steel made him feel as though he were piloting the robot himself!
When the battle entered its second phase, the sound of Wildfire reverberated, causing Old Yang to jolt in surprise! He nearly dropped his phone, gripping it tightly as he watched the intense scene unfold with bated breath.
Turning his attention to the completed battlefield on the other side, he took a deep breath and muttered, "Why does it feel like…"
"Is this game even more intense than reality itself?"