The Grand Battle [Game Over!]

Originally posted on MSPA by Dragon Fogel.

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Eximo made its way down the stairs, and entered the hallway. It was reasonably sure that Aeon was on this floor. It prepared to move forward at full speed...

...and was promptly halted by a barrier. It bounced back, in pain, and turned around to see Emily emerging from the stairwell. There was a stern look on her face, but it conveyed disappointment more than anger.

"Is this what you want to be, Eximo? A mere cold-blooded killing machine? I had thought for a while that you might be more than just another demon. To see you reduced to this..." She shook her head. "It's a sad sight."

"This unit has its orders," Eximo replied. "However, lifeform Aeon is currently a higher priority target than you. Drop the barrier, and this unit will not attack you."

"Why does it matter to you, monster? I'm just a memory, aren't I? If you insist on acting like a demon, I will exorcise you!" She began to prepare a spell.

Eximo quickly threw a knife towards her, but Emily held up her shield and deflected it. The spell struck Eximo, severely weakening it. Image-Emily spoke once more.

"The real Emily dedicated her life to destroying demons. Yet she left you alone, because you seemed a lesser threat compared to Lutherion. Indeed, by the time she died, she respected you." The image moved closer, preparing another spell.

"Is this how you repay her kindness towards you? By becoming the very monster she feared you were?"