The Grand Battle [Game Over!]

Originally posted on MSPA by Dragon Fogel.

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Konka Rar was not one to rush blindly into a fight. After crossing the police barricade, he scanned the battlefield from a distance with his cybernetic eye.

He spotted Eximo in combat; it appeared his opponent was a necromancer, and a skilled one at that. Konka Rar observed with great interest as the unknown necromancer summoned powerful minions from his arm. If he could use such a technique himself... His mind was flooded with possibilities.

He watched as Eximo fended off the necromancer's minions, and struck back. He took some pride in it; this necromancer was clearly skilled in his art, but Konka's own creation was holding its own.

Soon after, the necromancer used his arm to trigger a transformation. It became clear at this point that the two were confined magically, as the necromancer's enlarged form kept bouncing off of a barrier; somebody most likely wanted to contain the damage from their battle.

Konka Rar decided it was time to intervene. He activated a radio transmitter in his arm, and spoke into it.

"Eximo Pulvis. This is your master. I have new orders for you. Command code D-T-8-6-5-8."

Eximo continued attacking Lutherion as it responded to the call.

"Understood. Awaiting orders."

"I wish to speak with your opponent. Grant me voice access."

"Access granted. Attention, lifeform Lutherion! This unit's master, Konka Rar, wishes to speak to you. You should be honored."

Lutherion growled. "Are you the idiot who built this piece of junk? It's caused me nothing but trouble!"

"Now, now," Konka's voice said over Eximo's speakers. "I simply wish to speak to you as one professional to another. I find that arm of yours quite fascinating, and I would like to discuss it."

"And why should I?"

"Come now. We both have an interest in necromancy, I am sure such a conversation would produce very interesting results for both parties. Of course, if you aren't interested in cooperating, I can simply take the arm from you and study it for myself."

Lutherion sneered. "I'd like to see you try."

"Very well. Eximo, I will now issue your combat orders. Do not broadcast my voice until further notice."

"Confirmed," Eximo replied. "Awaiting further orders."

Guided by its master, Eximo proceeded to move around the confined field rapidly. As Lutherion tried to follow, he kept colliding with the boundary. Konka Rar's voice came out of the vacuum once more.

"Are you interested in talking now?" he said smugly.