Chapter 13: Fight to the Death: Miglance Castle is Burning?!

Beast King!

Look who it is... It's been a while, boy. You're looking surprisingly well. I'd advise you not to move. If you value King Miglance's life, that is.

Your Majesty! Blast!

This is a delicate situation. We must tread carefully.

You're too late, Aldo. The rule of humans ends today. From this day forth, we beastfolk rule this land, and you will all be our slaves.

I won't let that happen!

Your human civilization is built not with your own ingenuity, but by the power you've stolen from prisma. Our kind, on the other hand, have evolved to live by absorbing energy from the elements. As descendants of the great elemental spirits, we are the rightful rulers of this world!

That's not your call to make.

Surrender now and I may show you mercy. Resist me, and I'll mow down every last one of you!

We've come too far... I refuse to give up now! Somehow, we have to force our way through!

Hiyaaah!

Aldo, leave these guys to me!

Amy?!

Meddling girl...

I see I have no choice. I will fight you myself. It's time for you to learn who you're up against!

Hmph! That should put a stop to him.

No more tricks, Beast King. This is it!

Inconceivable... How could I be defeated by mere humans? Where did the likes of you get such strength?

Where's Feinne? What did you do with my sister?!

Huh?!

Feinne! Thank the stars. Are you all right?

......

Feinne? What's wrong?

She can't hear you. Her consciousness has been sealed by our strongest mages.

How dare you! Bring her out of it right now!

I would never do anything to hurt Feinne. To her, it just feels like she's having a wonderful dream.

You really have no clue, do you? Your sister is the key to unleashing the untapped power of the elements. Even I do not know how or why she possesses this extraordinary quality... But when she fully awakens to her power, she will surely become the savior of my people.

Wh-What are you even saying! You can't just use Feinne, no matter who you say she is!

Wretched humans! Thinking they can do as they please! No entry for us beastfolk, huh? How dare they! This forest used to belong to us...

What's that sound?

Waaah! Waaah!

A human baby? What is it doing here?

Even humans can be cute as innocent little babies... What's wrong? Are you sad, little one? Lost your mother?

Hey, little one... Peek-a-boo!

Waaah! Waaah!

Well, that didn't work...

Huh? This power...this strange power, lying dormant in this child... Could it be!?

Oh, someone's coming. The last thing I want is to have to deal with people...

I have to leave you now, little one. Maybe we will meet again one day.

Little did I know, that human babe would grow up and become a dear friend to my sister...

Altena... I leave the rest to you.

Wait! What do you mean?

Use Feinne's power... And forge a bright future for all beastkind!

Guildna?

Guildna!

No... Why...

Aldo... I think we've both seen enough violence for today. But don't worry, this isn't goodbye. However, with Feinne's power we beastfolk will be rulers of the land, the sea, and the sky!

No, Altena, wait! Feinne!

Feinne...

No! How could I lose her again?!

I have no doubt I would not be standing here now had it not been for you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Not only that, you succeeded where entire armies failed. You defeated the Beast King! I'm sure the Mayor is proud to have such a dependable grandchild.

I suppose you're right... Aldo, I will never forget what you and your friends have done for us. Let us meet again.

Things would've turned out a lot different if it hadn't been for you, Amy. You really saved our skins. But how did you get here, anyway?

You told me you came from Baruoki Village in the early Miglance period, remember? If you got to Elzion, I figured there must be some kind of wormhole that could bring me to this time, too.

I've gotta admit, my memories of the last time we talked are kinda blurry. It feels like I looked away for a second and suddenly you'd disappeared. That really bugged me, so I decided to find a way to catch up with you.

All that must've happened while we were in the past... Well, you're here now and that's what counts. Try not to worry about what went on in between.

Whoa!

A timequake?!

Several temporal disruptions detected! They could get much worse if left unrepaired.

Aldo, what the heck is happening to this world?!

There's this thing called Xeno Prisma, and it's making time and space unstable. Apparently there's a huge quake on the way, and if we don't stop it the whole world's done for...

Wait, Xeno Prisma's causing all this? So...it's my era's fault? One of our inventions is going to tear spacetime apart?!

Afraid so... I'm real worried about Feinne, but we've got to prioritize. I hate to admit it, but...Altena really cares about Feinne. As long as they're together, she'll be safe. So, any ideas what we can do to prevent the timequake?

Back in Elzion, there was a guy called Professor Chronos. He might have something to do with this. He was a leading expert on Prisma research. If anyone knew about the timequakes, it'd be him.

Professor Chronos? I recall the Phantom mentioning him during our encounter. He suggested that Aldo may be Chronos's son, did he not?

I don't know if we can trust what that Phantom says...but it's worth a try. We'll go back to the future and see if the professor's work sheds any light.

Count me in. It'll be just like old times! Besides, I can't just sit around at home while the world's in danger.

Sure. Good to have you back on the team, Amy.

End of the line, Beast King. It's over!

Not yet. Not while I still have the will to fight.

This battle is ours. The least you can do is accept your defeat with dignity.

Do you really think you've won? Fools!

Beast King, what are you, Wait, no!

Beast King!

Huh...?

What the heck is that?!

It looks like something right out of a nightmare.

Searching database. Match found. This is Guildna, the Beast King, in his combat-optimized form.

Foolish humans! Prepare to experience the true might of the invincible Beast King. I will pound you into the dirt, vermin! Take this!