The Grand Battle [Game Over!]

Originally posted on MSPA by Dragon Fogel.

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"Understood. Providing available data. Weak life signal detected which appears to be following this unit. Associated lifeform does not appear on any other sensors. This unit would appreciate your analysis on this matter."

Amethyst checked her armband. Sure enough, there was a weak life-signal coming from the vacuum's location. She had previously thought that signal to be a weakened Lutherion, but it seemed as if...

"Eximo, have you detected life signs from Lutherion's constructs before?"

"Analyzing previous data... Negative. No additional life-signals detected from undead creatures summoned by Lutherion. Exception: Very weak signal emitted by Dorukomets."

Amethyst nodded. "That is as I expected." She studied her armband some more, a thoughtful expression on her face.

Eximo paused. "Query. It appears you also possess the ability to scan for lifeforms. This unit has not observed you using it before. Furthermore, you seemed surprised at the revelation of another lifeform in the previous location. Why did you not detect the lifeform yourself?"

"To be honest, I've rarely used this function before," Amethyst replied. "Your discovery of the werewolf reminded me of it, and made me realize I cannot afford to ignore it." She put her armband down and faced Eximo directly. "And based on my observations, I believe I can explain the source of the unexplained life-signal you have been detecting."

"Indeed? This unit awaits your explanation."

Amethyst stood up. The pain in her leg was fading much faster than would be expected; that added support to her theory. Still, she wasn't sure how the vacuum would react to it.

"Eximo, the signal is coming from you."