《Path of Salvation》Chapter 014: Threats
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August 19th, 11:59 am, Germany's federal chancellor was holding a speech to address the phenomenon that is affecting Munich as they speak. Millions were watching to find out what is going on within the city of Munich. With confidence, she announced that this problem would be taken care of in a few days and falsely reassured the people that Munich is fine. However, Elena wouldn't allow such lies. Not only were they trying to hide what is going on, but also would they claim the victory, even if Dream Catchers risk their lives to save those who still have life in them. In the midst of it, she and Phantom stopped the broadcast and allowed Elena to speak her mind. Suddenly, she was visible on TV for everyone to watch. Phantom, with his gadget, could broadcast anything without being interrupted or tracked down by the government. It's how he avoided ever be spotted by anyone while each Dream Catcher is spotted at least once within their lifetime. Few remain unseen only through affecting spacetime and the purest versions of the five elements. Elena herself hadn't been spotted for the past two years and is finally making herself known. "It's been such a long time since I've talked to the officials. How are you doing everyone?", she said to spite those that had done her wrong. The sinners knew exactly what she means with this phrase and are shivering as they may be on her hitlist. "Let's start with whatever your chancellor wanted to lie about: First off, I go by the name Railgun and watch over Bavaria as a Dream Catcher, those that handle anomalies and take care of external and extraterrestrial threats that should have hit the earth. For number two, this anomaly was created by the incompetence of the state. I would like to apologize for their and our inaction which resulted in the deaths of many. Third, I'll slaughter those that were responsible for the subjugation of Dream Catchers and allowed the suffering of the common people. That is all I wanted to say. Goodbye, chancellors, presidents, and whatever else the leaders of each nation call themself." Her short announcement was surprisingly short despite the number of things she could have said. The second after she was done with her threat, the chancellor fell and stopped moving. In the midst of her speech, she was knocked out by a force never seen before. Chaos ensued as security rushed towards her to help her. Since it wasn't held in front of a crowd, people barely had the time to react as to what happened. The cameras were shut off as people were left to wonder what had happened. News stations, wanting to benefit from her sudden death, starting reporting on the issue despite not knowing anything at all. Exactly at noon, this attack was pulled but this was just the start. Several more politicians fell ill with the majority being from Canada. Each nation lost at least one well-known politician within her wake. The cause was easily identified because she was the sole survivor of ANDE. With the mention of Dream Catchers, people are bound to theorize what is going on. Conspiracy theories were already starting to spread throughout the internet. Since the surprise broadcast was done, Elena can talk with Phantom. "I know this is a bit extreme, but this was necessary to stop them from interfering when we're fighting with the anomaly. Soldiers likely are guarding the entire thing and since I've told them where we'll enter they'll have some kind of secret weapon they'll test on us." Phantom silently agreed as he took his mask off revealing his face. "I guess... But why go so far? You don't seem like the type of person to want these kinds of things," he commented. With a grin, she concealed how she really felt. "It's not that bad! Anyone could do it and confrontation was inevitable, to begin with, especially with the way they've tortured innocent children just to invent something new. When I lost my parents on a flight to the States, they took advantage of me being a sole survivor. Prometheia busted me out by giving me power. If it weren't for her, there may never be a person within this era to lift the sword of rebellion. I'm used to losing people already so not much is lost but I want to make sure no one has to go done the path I do, especially not Hyperion." "You're fond of these rookies, aren't you?", Phantom asked. His right violet eye and his left gray eye gazed into her soul. Their similar background is why they seem to get along. "I am," she said. "They remind me of my old friends, especially Franky and Alpha." "Then what do you plan on doing with the Demon Hyperion is carrying?" She had to take her time to think of an appropriate answer. After a short pause, she can state what she will do with Ban. "I'm more worried about the Demon, to be honest. It never showed any hostility towards anyone except for Franky and is growing weaker because of his contractor's magic. Maybe those two are the key to reverting Demons into what they once were. Prometheia as well... she may hold a key to this mystery even she isn't aware of. Maybe she's an Ultimatum, one of the creators of Authorities and Ultima Keys." "I see. If that's the case then I'll gladly work with you and reveal everything I know as soon as we beat the anomaly." She nodded silently as a response. It does seem to fill her with happiness to get another reliable ally or even friend.
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Moving within a metal box, that is fueled by her magic to keep moving forward, they finally reach their destination as the box comes to a sudden halt. Breaking it apart, both of them realized that they are far weaker than before as if they were under the effect of a strong barrier. They couldn't access their magic, their natural and physical power was severely weakened and they couldn't coat their body in spiritual power. "Can you take care of this?" Phantom wondered. "Sure thing. This might get a little rough." Without warning, they started firing and attempted to kill both of them. None of the bullets hit as they either vanished or were moved out of the way. They bounced off what seemed to be an invisible wall or were swallowed by the very same wall. "So you have the ability to access X?" "Of course. I wouldn't tell them where we'll enter if it weren't for this trump card." In the blink of an eye, she appeared behind them spiting them as she shot one of them blowing his brains out. "You can surrender or die. If one of you opens fire again, I'll kill all of-" Another shot but not from Elena. With a deep breath in and a sigh, she returned the fire. The same bullets that were intended for her, hit them instead as reality was starting to bend under her might. Bullets curved instead of flying in a straight line while accelerating or deaccelerating depending on which side they're aiming at. Before killing them, she tried to disarm them placing their firearms above their heads floating and about to rain hell down on them. Gesturing one of them to approach her and do as she commands. Handing him a gun, she grins. "You have the option to fire at me and get every single one of you killed or withdraw and survive. Don't talk. Just toss away the gun if you're willing to leave." Her ultimatum was supposed to get them to back off but she had to kill them as he was foolish enough to fire despite standing no chance. If it were nay regular Dream Catcher with average knowledge concerning the fundamental elements. Within the blink of an eye, everyone turned into a pool of blood. Phantom and Elena were the only ones still standing. "Don't worry. They're not dead. I've just turned them into strings," she claimed. The blood slowly started to turn yellow just like the strings, bandages, and ribbons Elena summons within a battle. Their bodies started to revert to normal which is why they were forced to keep moving before anyone else could catch up or start fighting again. The guns were destroyed but the people remained. The false reality that occupied the borders of Munich, started to bend as Elena got closer. Stepping in even she started to distort and take on a warped shape of herself with darker colors until she completely vanished. Phantom vanished as well as if no one had ever entered this city.
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Meanwhile, Raven, Sylvia, and Daisy are about to clash with the Coordinator. Standing in front of Lake Constance, the three of them were awaiting the arrival of the Coordinator. Taking advantage of the fact that people weren't around and within their homes because of the weird and sudden speech on TV that would answer questions within protected walls, he flew across the lake at incredible speed. A cloud of darkness was moving in with hostility indicating that he indeed would take the bait. Raven, ready to trap them all within his barrier, attempted to erect one. Surprisingly, he was unable to and was forced to take the Coordinator head-on potentially killing people. With a gadget ready he turned into a crow and flew towards their target. Sylvia created a greatsword she could surf on midair to close the gap as well while Daisy just used a whirlwind to take part in the battle.
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