"So that's it, it's just this kind of natured fellow, those Birdmen sure have some ideas—
"But who cares! Bring it on! If you've got the guts, go ahead and kill me!"
"Hey, if you're ready, then charge with me!"
"Sigh, there's really no choice..."
[Collaboration in action, Hero activated Transformation: Seven Seas Shamaness]
The intense spiritual power twisted the surrounding air, then, amidst the shimmering air, a petite Siren-bodied Hero appeared, gently embracing the Depraved Hero from behind.
Perhaps there was a conflict between the personas of the Phoenix and the Siren, or perhaps the power of the Siren Princess did not favor the depraved persona born of the Curse, for the Depraved Hero could not trigger the transformation of the Seven Seas Shamaness.
But seeing that immense wing smashing down indiscriminately, the Hero had no choice but to set aside grudges temporarily, borrowing the Blessing of the Seven Seas for the other self.
Though there was much reluctance, the Hero's heart wasn't overly tense, because she felt no true malice from the massive wings.
Despite this being likely not a benign being, at least for now, it wouldn't threaten their lives.
The Depraved Hero probably sensed this too, though her expression was serious, a slight twitch at the corner of her lips, she didn't show the same ferocity as when they'd go all out against each other.
Even after causing such a big mess, she still took the lead impulsively, truly having no brain at all.
"We're the same person, instead of laughing at me, why not prepare to take the impact," the Depraved Hero said, not even looking back, with a face full of displeasure.
Watching the other self prepping up, the Hero shook her head helplessly and also got ready.
The gigantic wings descended like a collapsing Heavenly Mountain, and she instinctively understood she was no match for this thing.
The foe was probably akin to the level of the Corrupted Phoenix before sealing. Without the Ancient Hero's blessing, she'd be just like a blade of grass in front of such a Magic Creature.
If she hadn't sensed the lack of murderous intent, now she and her other self might not have remained so calm.
Well, if this guy was the reversed depraved self, didn't it mean that her still calmly thinking self had a clever side too?
"What time is this for you to think about nonsense, hurry up!"
Her other self's roar came through.
Alright, whatever it came to be, surrender wasn't her style.
Letting the Tuning Balance return to equilibrium, the Hero took a deep breath and blew the Horn.
[Hero activated Skill: Carnival Horn (Basic Attributes*2, Lasts One Round)]
[Hero activated Skill: Innocent (Dark Element guaranteed 50, further counteraction at 300+)]
D300+50=d300(79)+50=129
The heavy din of waves echoed from within her, Magic Power swept over the spiritual ocean, raising a giant counter-current wave, roaring towards the sky.
Then, in reality, amidst the monitoring, the Hero clad in Crystal Armor was swept across by a Light Wings suddenly manifesting on the Innocent.
The overly immense power overflowed from the spiritual world, distorting the image of Magic Power into a visible phenomenon.
Then, a massive collision sounded, a noise not conveyed through air or matter, but a great sound that ignored physical barriers, resonating within the Spirit.
With the spread of this spiritual ripple, the Magic Array surrounding the deep prison exploded with shattering sparks, light extinguished, Magic Power cut off, and imagery completely interrupted.
[Hero's counteraction failed]
[The Depraved Hero (Hero) was blessed with: Doctrine of Reason]
Thou art to abhor evil, evil shall not approach thee, only goodness can be acted upon.
When the Hero intended to adopt sinister behavior, she needed to debate with 'Divine Wisdom' (Intelligence counteraction).
If the counteraction failed, the Hero's Agility and Strength would be sealed at 10, and added with a silenced status, unable to activate combat skills.
If the counteraction succeeded, the behavior would be deemed as 'Conquer Evil', gaining Attribute bonus, and 'Dawn Break' and other skills can be activated regardless of the nature of the target.
The value of Doctrine of Reason is 905-129=776, and after each counteraction, the Hero's output value decreases, success is 1.5 times, failure is 0.5 times.
[Effect on the Innocent (more than Intelligence 89, skill 'Death's Guilt' would vanish, and the dominant persona would be semi-permanently sealed)]
[Hero's dormant time (5- at church, 5+ at Count Mansion, 10+ at Healer Association)]
When the Hero lying in bed woke up, it was already more than half a day later.
The sound of the Snake-shaped Hairpin crawling came from beside, and the guilty voice of the Gleaming Scale Serpent echoed in her mind, causing the Hero to wave her hand.
"It's not your fault for not being there at that time, I took the initiative to accept the request from the Cruising bishop and the others."
She lay on the soft bed, not opening her eyes immediately, but first sensing her physical status.
With the Perception attribute at her level, even without the aid of Magic Power, she could grasp her Status pretty well,
And having interned at the Healer Association, although her knowledge wasn't as profound as the experienced Healers, her accuracy in diagnosing symptoms was acknowledged and trusted.
So without opening her eyes, just slightly introspecting, the Hero sighed inwardly, letting out a predictable small complaint.
'After all, without the help of veterans, I knew from the start it was unlikely to withstand that fellow's attack… Nonetheless, why does everyone like to scribble on my back...'