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CIS Productions Presents...

 A Legends of Multi-Universe Spin-Off...

 LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off

 Firenza Junior

 A Filler Arc For...

 LOTM: Sword of Kings AA Final - Eckidina Arc

 By Officer Candy Apple

 Episode 7.5 of Season 2

 Suggest to read together with Death Arc 

 Episode 21.5 - Carl's Corruption 



 Previous Crossover: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow & Sword of Kings Crossover - The Corbin Files

 Previous Crossover Episode: LOTM: Crossover - The Corbin Files - Chapitre Douze et Fin (Final)

 Previous Episode: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior - 

 Also tie-in with: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow - Death Arc

 Previous Death Arc Episode: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Horsemen Saga - 

Act 0 - Witch Cult
<p style="text-align:center;"> Spain 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Catalonia 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Barcelona 

<p style="text-align:center;"> A secret were house 

''Struggling himself to get up, Patriarch Krans could feel nothing but pain, stress and confusion. He had an illusion that a large octopus was on his injured eye and was sucking energy from his scar. Krans moaned in agony as he felt that the octopus was swelling and growing bigger.'' Hearing a strange female voice coming not far away, the Patriarch was even more confused.
 * 213179330.png???: Aw, ugh, my head... My eye, my eye... it is burning hot. What is the...
 * Krans: My Lord... Am I dead? Am I in the Heaven... or the Hell?
 * ???: Neither, Patriarch. You are still alive.
 * Krans: Anyone here?

''He struggled agianst the pain and kept slapping the octopus, but he could not touch the octopus. Instead, he touched his own scar and it was burning painful. The Patriarch yelled in pain and horror, but then, he had awakened from his illusion.''

''Even so, his sight was still blurry. Then, when he look around, Krans saw some kind of human figure in the room.'' ''As a response, the same female voice came from the blurry figure, and the figure then turned back and walked towards the injured and dizzy young Patriarch. Krans then saw the figure much clearer, who was a young woman with large blue eyes and pale blue hair that was tied in several braids.'' ''Immediately and rapidly, Krans shook his head and regained his conciousness. He turned and found a tub of clear water beside him. He splashed the water on his face, before finding himself on a bed, covered by a large quilt. The woman did not disappear. She still stood there.''
 * Krans: Hello? Anybody?
 * ???: I can't imagine who I just met... the current Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church.
 * 239377f3d269759ee46f802ddbbfb43166c22dfed.png???: It became obvious that even someone as young as you can make a difference to this world. You are tougher than I think, Patriarch Krans.

''With surprise, Patriarch then looked at his own body. He found his body was completely healed and had no wounds on his arms or chest. The only pain he could feel was still his injured eye, that was covered by another layer of bandages.'' The Patriarch turned to the woman named Katya, and his face was filled with surprise. ''Feeling something was wrong since his face started to experiencing stinging pain, Patriarch Krans slowly stood up from his bed and looked at himself in a mirror beside him. He was utterly shocked to find that his face was covered in needles.'' ''Being someone who was afraid of needles, ​Krans was shocked by his face in the mirror since he never did an acupuncture before, Patriarch started to step back in sheer horror. Katya could do nothing but looking at him screaming in an exaggrated way.'' Before Krans could scream more in terror, Katya went to him and immediately covered a piece of plaster on the mouth of Patriarch. ''Opening her palm, Katya then made all of the needles came down from the face of the Patariach as if her hand was like a magnet. Having himself calmed down from the previous horror, the Patriarch sat on a chair beside him.'' ''Katya put her needles back to a box. She sharpened her eyes in seriousness.'' ''Calming himself down completely, the Patriarch smiled at Katya with gratitude. He was glad to hear that Maria was still fighting against their sworn enemies.'' ''Katya shook her head, however, and she sighed. Patriarch Krans was confused by this.'' ''Krans could do nothing but clenching his fist in agony. He nailed into his own finger and his fingers started to bleed. He sighed as he closed his eyes in guilt.'' ''A male voice had came not far away. Krans turned his head in curiousity and saw a man with short black hair and oriential clothes that resembled a samurai.'' ''Feeling curious, Krans slowly stood up and took off his glove. He shook hands with Gaius.''
 * ???: Allow me to introduce myself, Patriarch Krans. My name is Katya. I am a magician from the Witch Cult. Please keep it as a secret.
 * Krans: You... saved my life?
 * Katya: Soon after you committed suicide to protect your family, Your Holiness, an agent of mine had accidentally found you and got you back to my base when the explosion occured. We decided to take care of you until the day you awaken. You have been inside such a deep comatose. It took more than three days to wait for your awakening and recovering. We used all sorts of methods like witchcraft, natural remedies and acupuncture...
 * 8f09768fd3d2cc5ee34d07ae10109a137ac24426_hq.jpgKrans: Wait, acupuncture?
 * Krans: Uh... Huh!?
 * Katya: What?
 * Krans: You put these needles, needles and needles... on my face!?
 * Katya_12505.jpgKrans: You made me look like a hedgehog!
 * Katya: Shut up! You are noisy! Return those needles back to me.
 * Krans: Sorry, Ms. Katya. I was just too terrified to keep calm. Anyway, how was the conflict in Ukraine.
 * 61670503_p0.jpgKatya: Mary Spencer is dead. Carl Robinson had her killed. Esther Blanchett was corrupted by the blood of Firenza Junior... or Carl Robinson, who was inside the prison together. Maria Arzonia did not try to find a new Patriarch to take your place, and she led the remnants of Russian Orthodox Church to continue their fight. That was as far as I know.
 * Krans: Thank you for saving my life, but I guess I need to take my leave. I must go back to Ukraine in order to meet them.
 * Krans: What happened?
 * Katya: You still need to recover from the rest of your own injuries and take a rest. We are now inside Spain, the centre of Melancholia's force on land, and you will be found when you got out.
 * Berseria-ep-003.jpgKrans: But they are in danger... I need to look for them.
 * ???: Don't worry, Patriarch. 
 * Krans: Who are you?
 * ???: My name is Gaius Phoenix, and I am the second in command in the Witch Cult. We are the people who fight against the root of all demons within this planet.
 * Krans: The Witch Cult? I heard someone who recently joined the Catholic Rebels had mentioned this.



<p style="text-align:center;">' - Krans: Her name is Magilou. '

''Katya shrugged her shoulders with a smile. She was no stranger to the name Magilou. She found Krans being curious about the informations, and so she started to explain it to him.'' ''​Gaius nodded and continued the introductions. Krans widened his eyes when he heard there were bigger threats than Michael and Melancholia.''
 * Katya: Our Witch Cult have been on Earth for a long time in order to fight against the demons and demon worshippers who are even worse than Pope Michael Langdon, Melancholia and their minions.
 * Gaius: We are the allies of Ratatoskr as well. Magilou no longer worked within the Witch Cult, but that did not mean she stopped her own fight against the KnightWalker Family and the forces of Astaroth King.

''Gaius then turned to the Patriarch with a serious face. The young Patriarch had became more and more curious and confused.''
 * Krans: Hmm? Astaroth King? What... or who is that?
 * Gaius: It is hard to explain in a short time, but I can tell you that the forces of Astaroth King is all around us. Did you remember those demon army troops that Michael Langdon once used to attack your base near Chernobyl?

"......!!"

''Krans immediately widened his eyes when he recalled an event. He then remembered what was happening one month ago.''
 * Krans: Those demon army... You mean the Black Army? They are the servants of Astaroth King?
 * Gaius: Indeed, and they will enforce their own leaders' will to spread chaos and mayhem on Earth. As far as I know, both Michael and Melancholia only used those demons as their partners in crime in order to capture Carl Robinson, also known as Firenza Junior.

<p style="text-align:center;"> '- Gaius: Therefore, even someone like Michael and Melancholia are NOT root of demonic power on this Earth. The Astaroth King is. We have been working for centuries to fight against those monsters and prevent them from ripping the world apart.'

''Katya nodded in agreement. She then opened a document which she just took from her bookshelf.'' ''​​Katya then showed the Patriarch the file. The Patriarch looked at the book with surprise.'' ''With curiousity, Patriarch Krans started to view it page after pages. He even started to read it.'' ''Krans was shocked to read this part. He never knew anything about the Blackness, nor the Astaroth King and its minions. All of it seemed strange to him, but he started to shiver in horror. He knew it was not going to end well.'' ''Krans then closed the book swiftly. He looked at the members of Witch Cult and then regained his own composure. He realized that he had gained several new informations as well.'' ''Krans then felt struggled. He liked those new friends of his, and he really wanted their help. However, he felt that the Witch Cult was dealing with a even bigger demonic threat and '' ​The scene fell into silence for a while. ''Patriarch Krans then looked out of the window, seeing the red and blurry sky outside the warehouse with a sad sigh. Tears started to roll inside his eyes. He sighed in sadness.''
 * FieryHeartoftheLordofLight.pngKrans: However, I don't think you people should underestimate Michael Langdon. I assume that when he found your existence, he will turn all of you into targets on his list.
 * Katya: We already know it, and I assume that La Nueva Familia de Arzonia needs a hand from us... but sadly, we can't help since we have our own missions.
 * Gaius: Even so, rumors had that Melancholia knew about our existence and tried to wipe us. Even Michael is indirectly a puppet of that bigger threat... The Revelation of Qliphoth, not to mention Melancholia.
 * William_Birkin_12.jpgPatriarch: What is this?
 * Katya: This is what we got from an agent of the Black King, who is an underling of the Astaroth King. Melancholia's actions are under the watch of the Astaroth King, despite they never even try to interfere those actions. She and Michael is doing what Astaroth King had never interfered... I assume it was what the Astaroth King wanted as well.
 * Krans: The blood of Firenza Junior contains a demonic curse known as The Blackness that existed in human body and could be manipulated by demons who served the Astaroth King. It was enhaced by the power of Moloch by cursing young Firenza with it, and Melancholia attempted to use the blood as a weapon to make people into demonic monsters. 
 * Avenger.(Edmond.Dantès).full.2112876.jpgKrans: Ah, the Blackness...
 * Katya: The Witch Cult sworns to fight against the demons that plagued the world for centuries. They are known as the Black Cult, and if we focus on the problems of Michael, the Black Cult will take the chance and recover again. I am sorry that I cannot offer further help into the fight against Michael.
 * Krans: Hmm... I understand.
 * Krans: Don't worry, Katya. I believe Maria will put an end to this terror, but you really need to help her this time. At least, she and her family needs to recover in these times. I have no idea that how did our strategies became nullified in all those days.
 * Alucard_hellsing_6de65957cd7acd6b8f74817107d5a73e.pngKrans: I do not mean that we are going to interfere your mission. However, your words worried me. If the rumors was true, then Melancholia would be exactly the first priority for us to destroy, since she could be the key to connect both of the factions. If Michael had awared of the existence of the Astaroth King through Melancholia... things will become tricky.
 * Krans: However, I won't push all of you to do our work. There is no worries. You just need to set me free and allow me to get back to my friends. That is all I want. However, I will tell Maria Arzonia about what you say to make her aware of a bigger threat. You might not want to fight against Michael in the price of ignoring the threat of Astaroth King. I really understand. However, after we accomplish the mission to defeat Melancholia, we may help you into fighting the Astaroth King without pushing you guys to deal the problems brought by Michael Langdon. You can only leave him to us.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Krans: Therefore, if you don't agree, then it'll result in a farewell. Thanks for saving my life. '

''Despite his injury,Krans then turned back and started to leave. Before Krans could walk out of the door, Gaius had called him to stop.'' ''Patriarch stopped and turned his face to look at Gaius. Gaius then put his hand on his chin.'' ''The eyes of ​Krans immediately lit up. He had a feeling that they were about to be persuaded in this potential alliance. Even though it could be a temporary alliance, there is no alternative way for Krans to make a difference.'' ​Falling into thoughts, Gaius put his hand on his chin. ''Hearing the advice of the young Patriarch, Katya and Gaius looked at each other. Despite his young age, the Patriarch did have a clear mind. Krans then found the chance and walked back to them. He started to slowly and clearly spoke out his opinions to them.''
 * Gaius: Wait a minute!
 * Gaius: You mean Melancholia was the key person who have potential possiblity to make Michael work with the Astaroth King?
 * Krans: That's what I said. I have a feeling that there was some more secret behind Melancholia, and I guess she have direct or indirect connections to what you called Astaroth King.
 * Gaius: Hmm... He does have a point.  If Michael wants to strike a deal with Astaroth King in their possible cooperation, Melancholia will be his key. 
 * Krans: I don't mean that I want a permenant alliance since we will deal with Michael so that he won't attack you, and you can help us against the Astaroth King as well. It will benifit both sides of us, but to achieve this, Melancholia has to be defeated. Then, we can go on with our respective mission. Even so, I guess Maria will help you against the Astaroth King in the future when the time comes.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Krans: Therefore, do we have a deal? You help us and we help you. '



Katya heard this and lowered her head, falling into thoughts. ''Krans nodded with a confident smile. Despite his own injuries, he smiled as he found a chance to make the situation coming into another light. When Melancholia fell, the forces of Michael will definitely gain a severe blow, ending any possibilties for Michael to work with the Astaroth King even for a short period of time. After all, it was better than nothing.''
 * Katya: After this was accomplished, you will no longer drag us into the fight to restore the Church, right?
 * Krans: Unless absolutely necessary... No.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Katya: Very well. Deal. '

Right after the last episode's 5th Act
<p style="text-align:center;"> Corazon Prison  <p style="text-align:center;"> 5 minutes after the alarm was started 

''Maria arrived in the burning Corazon Prison in shock and desperation. The alarm had been rang for five minutes and never stopped. Maria stepped into the prison and looked at the tunnel, which was burning. There were bodies on the floor, almost all of them being the dead bodies of guards. Maria was so shocked that she could hardly believe what she saw.'' ''Magilou, Matt, Sumireko, Asran and Abel followed the steps of Maria and went into the same place. They were all apalled to see the scene filled with smoke and fire. It was apparent that there was a bloodbath in the place.''
 * Maria: Carl! Esther! Everyone!
 * Maria: Impossible... What happened?
 * ???: Maria... Maria?

''Suddenly, Maria heard a familiar voice of a woman and turned her head. She saw a woman's body lying on the burning ground. Maria immediately recogized who the woman was, despite she was shocked and could not believe this.'' ''In sheer horror and desperation, Maria immediately went to a dying Vasilisa, who struggled herself to get up. With tears rolling in her eyes, Maria immediately went beside Vasilisa and crouched beside her. She raised her hand and summoned a white aura sphere.''
 * IMG_7625.pngMaria: Vasilisa? My God! Sister Vasilisa!
 * Maria: You are still alive! Thank goodness. Here, let me heal you...
 * Vasilisa: No, please, just listen to me...







"......"

Sumireko's Flashback
<p style="text-align:center;"> Scene from LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior - Deeper Terror

''Sneaking into the tunnel with only one mind in her head, Sumireko Hanabusa had been inside the long tunnel like a maze for more than 20 minutes. She leaped on the ceiling like a skilled martial artist in order to avoid the guards wandering in the tunnel.'' ''One of the guard was by passed Sumireko without noticing she was right above him. In an instance, Sumireko immediately crawled on the ceiling when the guard walked away. She then leaped from the ceiling and landed on the ground. There were no guards near her.'' ''With a grin, Sumireko swiftly went towards the room in cat-like reflexes. She was moving so rapid that the guards she passed did not notice her actions. Feeling lucky, Sumireko then heard a speaking voice. She then hid herself underneath a large metal bell after lifting it with ease.''
 * Sumireko: (think) * Mahiru, we must leave here as soon as possible... *
 * Sumireko: Now, let's see...

''As Sumireko hid herself under the bell, Melancholia had walked pass by the bell, followed by two guards. They were dragging an injured, unconscious and humiliated Bishop Biagio Busoni behind them after beating him very hard.''
 * Joan.Alter.full.2145312.jpgMelancholia: Now, the other orphans were getting ready to find Sumireko. After they found her, they will get her back to me.

''Unbeknowest to Sumireko, the guards were followed by Aleister Crowley... or Aleister in his true form, Cain Nightroad.''

''Melancholia then stopped and turned back to Cain, who was in his true form, looking at Melancholia with no emotions in his eyes as if he was dead. Cain Nightroad was a handsome blond man with long hair and sharp eyes. He was wearing a large red cloak and white cassock, being the polar opposite of his black cassock when he was presented in the public meetings, also being a contrary to his twin brother's black cassock.'' ''Melancholia chuckled in a devious manner. She then covered her face to hide her insane laughter.'' ''​Melancholia then turned to look at Cain, who just stared at her with cold malice. Melancholia was not bothered than that''
 * Melancholia: Well, I guess this day will be the final days of the so-called La Nueva Familia de Arzonia, Cain. I cannot imagine what kind of scale that Maria Arzonia could possibly make if we don't do such things for so many days and night.
 * Cain: Quite a plan you have here, Reverend Mother. So little Esther is only your pawn in inflitrate those Catholic Rebels base?
 * Melancholia: Well, the sacrifise have been paid off. Even Maria Arzonia had been fooled by my manipulation! Oh, well... That was a surprise. However, this does make sense.
 * Melancholia: I know Esther have that kind of mind and feelings,  and I just made it released her true naturewith a little amout of Firenza Junior's blood . She would start defending Michael in a stubborn manner... no matter what he had done... like I would, like all of us would.

​A cold and malicious smile finally surfaced on Cain's face, but it was still cold and malicious. ​Melancholia crossed her arms with sheer satisfaction on her face.
 * Cain: I know what you meant. After all, he saved all of us from pits of hell and gave us a new life.
 * Melancholia: Exactly. We are all lost souls saved by him, and assume he does not kill you, you may owe him, too.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Melancholia: To some extent, we can even die for his ideology. He will be the man who shall rule this world... and he will bury it six feet under! '

''Without even thinking, Cain applauded Melancholia's fanatic words, and his eyes turned even deader than a dead fish. No humanity could be found from his eyes anymore.''
 * 87432.jpgCain: Aye, for sure.

''Inside the golden bell, Sumireko was shocked to hear Melancholia's claims that the orphans shall all die for Michael's magalomaniact goal. That was how they view the children inside their so-called "orphanage". ''

''Having her smile disappared, Sumireko began to shed tears in a manner that was so similar to a past scene of her. She was tearfully wandering inside the forest, leaving the warzone of Liberty City War behind her... right before Melancholia appeared and adopted her.'' Just then, Sumireko heard more things that was coming from Melancholia. ''Acting like either a brainwashed man or a sleepwalking man, Cain nodded in agreement. He closed his eyes as his mind started to wander. He began to think about Carl when he turned evil and insane.'' ''Sumireko heard everything in the bell, and she held back her feelings so hard so that she won't let out a horrible scream due to being horrified. Sumireko had just saw through the true nature of Langdon Orphans as tools of Michael, and now there was another person going to be that kind of tool.''
 * Melancholia: By the way, Cain, you need to listen to this. The Malice of Moloch inside Firenza Junior have been activated. However, containing and controlling it after letting it to consume Firenza Junior shall not be an easy task. Are you sure that you will be the one who starts this mission, Cain?
 * Cain: Sure, I am. Your wish is my command. I will make him obey to us, and I will make him stronger, strong and skilled enough to be one of the best in our elite officers. He will one day die for His Holiness, and he will gain our best award.
 * Sumireko: Uh...

Hearing what Melancholia just said, Sumireko could not believe her ears, but she forced herself to stay quiet and listen.

Just then, Biagio Busoni started to moan in pain. ''Cain immeidately lept out from his emotionless sociopathic traits before turning violent. He immediately kicked Biagio in his head. Biagio lost consciousness once again before Cain looked at him with disdain.'' In contrast to the offended face of Cain, Melancholia smiled in sheer satisfaction and then she turned back to look into deeper part of the dungeon. Cain put his hand on his chin and fell into thoughts.
 * Biagio: Uh...
 * Cain: Shut up!
 * Cain: You know how I really hate and tired of this man. I really want to see him dead.
 * Melancholia: Me, too, but we still need to make him a savage monster with another injection of Firenza Blood injection. There are still 8 and three-quarter of syringes of blood like that left. One was used on a simple henchman while the another one-quarter was used on Esther. I guess it is time to use that three-quarter.
 * Cain: Then, there will be 8 syringes of blood left. After  we finish the blood weaponization that would be operated by Cardinal Borgia, there will be just seven syringes of blood left.

Nowadays
<p style="text-align:center;"> 50 minutes away 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Russian Resistance HQ

<p style="text-align:center;"> Cardinal Sforza's office



"......"

Nowadays
<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Swizterland 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Gerneve 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Borgia's Lab 







"......"

Act 2 - Blood Weaponization
''Maria looked at the young Cardinal with shock in her eyes, and she immediately walked forward before looking at him with fury in her eyes. This man had spied into the Catholic Rebels and caused such a loss upon La Nueva Familia de Arzonia. She cannot just let him to get away from his crime so easily.'' ''Maria sharpened her eyes and looked at the young Cardinal. She had already found what the prisoner had suffered. That prisoner was suffering under the influence from the Blood of Firenza, having a deluded and paranoid mind and ranting in sheer rage, just as what Esther behaved.'' Feeling angry and anxious, Matt beside Maria immediately stepped forward to Borgia. ''Borgia spoke in a calm and sane tone. He did not even try to pretend, and Maria sensed no lies in his words. However, that only further her suspicion. Matt crossed his arms in fury.'' However, much to Matt's surprise, Borgia merely shook his own arms and acted as if there was nothing happened to him after all. ''Under the survellience of his enemies, Cardinal Borgia only walked to the other side of the room with a calm attitude... surprisingly calm attitude.'' ''Hearing this, Matt clenched his fist in anger. He was thinking about the "corpse" of that weird fish which had a horde of zombies inside it. He quickly assume that it was one of the guardian monsters that Melancholia arraged to guard the equipment, before it somehow fell into the ocean and was salvaged by the Catholic Rebels at the beach.''
 * Maria: So this is Cardinal Antonio Borgia...
 * Maria: What had you done with the Blood of Firenza Junior? Who has it?
 * Borgia: Mother Superior Melancholia.
 * Maria: Where is she? Where's she taken it?
 * Borgia: I don't know. As I told you, I was brought to her lab against my will. I know nothing of her other plans.
 * Raven_blademaster_elsword_by_amarog_checkmate-d91j3jj.png: Cardinal Antonio Borgia, uh, you're under arrest for, uh, trying to weaponize the, uh... Oh hell, you know why!
 * Borgia: Oh, you don't want to do that.
 * Borgia: The delivery mechanism that they plan to use to release the blood virus just recently arrived in Odessa. It still needs to be tested, which means that you still have enough time to keep them from unleashing it in London first... and then worldwide.



''In fact, it really was. However, Matt did not mention this suspicion. He merely listened to Borgia as the latter continued.'' ''Borgia did not continue at this very point, just in the perfect moment to cause the air being surrounded by nothing but suspencion. Matt, Sumireko, Maria and Magilou looked at each other with chagrin. Sumireko then realized what was happening.'' ''Matt immediately turned to Sumireko with annoyance. He seemed upset with her decision.'' ''Borgia turned back all the while Matt was arguing. He picked up a book of files and a vial with black blood inside.'' ''Feeling surprised, Maria widened her gaze, bit her lips harder, and then she walked towards Borgia. Gaius had already help Pietro to get up from the ground, and he was surprised to see the things inside Borgia's hand. Maria looked at the cardinal with scorn.'' Gaius sacarstically looked at Borgia with annoyance. Borgia looked at Gaius with a calm face, despite all of the people around him had saw a coward under such a calm and polite demeanor. ''Borgia then haded the vial and the document to Maria while smiling on his face. Maria merely looked at him with disgust.'' ''Teleporting herself with Matt, Sumireko, Gaius, Pietro and Magilou, Maria then left the house of Borgia immediately. Borgia scoffed with a grin.''
 * Borgia: But, of course, if she discover that her lab has been compromised...
 * Sumireko: He's right. She might unleash the blood as gas weapon right away. We can't take him in or kill him, or Melancholia will know we're onto her.
 * AlfonsoBorgia.jpgMatt: Are you crazy? What if he's deceiving us? What stops him from picking up the phone and call the Papal Knight brigade the second we walk out that door?
 * Borgia: My research... and a vial of my Firenza Blood compound which I secretly hid away unbeknowest to my captors. A token of goodwill, which I hope will be remembered when the time comes.
 * Maria: Goodwill? You're playing both sides. You help us to take down Neo Inquisition and what? We cut you a deal? But we fail, and you appear to be loyal to Melancholia, is that it?
 * ZestiriaXBerseria-10.jpgGaius: You logical bastard.
 * Borgia: Don't worry about the mess. We have our poor test subject to blame for that.
 * Maria: You should feel lucky that I did not burn you alive, you payaso.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Borgia: Good luck, rebels. '

<p style="text-align:center;"> On the streets 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 5 km away from the residence 



''Teleporting herself and her allies in the streets of Geneva, Maria hid herself inside an alley alongside the others. She looked at the vial at her hand before handing it to Matt.'' ''After giving out those instructions, Maria then turned to go out of the alley. Magilou immediately stepped forward to Maria in a face of surprise.'' ''Despite Magilou's words, Maria did not stop walking. She continued to walk towards the pavement in sheer fury. The fire of fury was burning right inside her heart.'' Suddenly, Maria heard her phone being ringing and she quickly answered the phone. ''One second later, her face turned pale all of a sudden. She heard Melancholia's voice from the phone.'' The name "Melancholia" had shocked Matt, Sumireko, Pietro, Magilou and even Gaius.
 * Maria: Matt, please get Cardinal Sforza the virus compound and the research. See if she can find anyone we can trust to start working on the cure. Gaius, Magilou please send Cardinal Yogdis back to the base of Rebels. The Witch Cult does not need to worry about Michael. Tell the others that I will do the work for them.
 * Magilou: Wait, Maria, where are you going?
 * Magilou: I gotta find out where Melancholia's testing the bomb.
 * Maria: ¿Hola?
 * ???: It's me, my dear.
 * Joan.Alter.full.2093334.jpgMaria: Melancholia? How did you...
 * Maria: Uh...

''Maria soon regained her composure. One second before, he nearly started ranting at the phone in pure Spanish but she held back her feelings.''

Melancholia had spoke before Maria could react. Maria widened her eyes and started to rant. In contrast to Maria's fiery rage, Melancholia only answered in a calm and cold tone like cold icy iceberg that could pierce a large ship like Titanic. ''The communication was the cut off. Maria put the phone back to her pocket.'' ''Maria then immediately raised her hand before she summoned a pair of wings behind her. She then disappeared all of a sudden, making everyone shocked at the moment. Matt looked at the empty air, and Maria was not there. A moment later, Matt shrugged his shoulders jokingly.''
 * Maria: (think) * You had corrupted Esther and Mary Spencer. You caused Patriarch Krans' presumed death. Now, you are here to tell me something? *
 * Melancholia: (phone) [I've thought about what Abel said. Esther have done whatever I've asked. Maybe, it is time to take the next step. Meet me at an alley near the Watch Museum.]
 * Maria: Can't give any more than that?
 * Melancholia: (phone) [You said you didn't want to be kept in the dark. Let's see if you're worthy of the light.]
 * Crimson_rose_tlc_by_umiokimura-da8bw0g.pngMaria: Well, here she is. I will meet her face to face.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Matt: She often does this. '

<p style="text-align:center;"> Switzerland 

<p style="text-align:center;"> La Chaux-de-Fonds 

<p style="text-align:center;"> A secret building 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Near International Museum of Horology  <p style="text-align:center;"> 100 meters away from the museum 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 5 minutes later 

''The International Museum of Horology (French: Musée international d'horlogerie, or MIH), is a museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, dedicated to horology, which is the study of time, timekeeping and timekeeping devices (primarily clocks and watches). The museum is owned and operated by the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds.''

''When Maria arrived at the bulding beside the museum and far away from Generva, Melancholia was already in there, standing under the light chandelier. Under a guide of a papal knight, Maria entered the room. Melancholia grinned at Maria's arrival.'' Maria only stood behind Melancholia with a face of disdain. Melancholia turned back to Maria with a face of menace, despite the grin on her face did not fade. ''Melancholia turned to take a look at a demon, who then walked towards Maria. Maria then gave the demon her staff, her sword and her phone. Melancholia then showed Maria a pair of shackles before cuffing the shackles on Maria's wrists. Maria then felt that her strength and magic power disappeared all of a sudden as if they were all drained by the handcuff.'' ''Maria did not answer. She merely looked at Melancholia with anger and rage. Melancholia then took Maria to the window. Maria looked down on a hall within the building, where many ladies and gentlemen - almost 200 of them - with lavish dresses and suits, were helding some kind of party. Maria looked at the scene with no emotions in her eyes.'' Melancholia then narrowed her eyes and looked at the party scene as well. Melancholia then look at the hall with distaste. ​Melancholia let out a wider evil grin once again. ''Melancholia slowly turned back and led Maria to a table. A large metal can was on the table, guarded by Shinya Banba beside it.'' ''Melancholia then stood beside the can and turned back to face Maria. Their eyes matched.'' Maria looked at the can-shaped object and had a bad feelings leaped into her mouth.
 * Melancholia: Maria, I'm glad that you could make it.
 * Maria: I'm not sure if I had a choice.
 * Melancholia: I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you for your staff, your phone and your sword.
 * Melancholia: Don't worry. This cuff only strains your power, not draining them. After I release you, you will regain your power again.
 * Maria: Nice party.
 * Melancholia: Refugees in Generva. Socialities who believe they had the most neutralized and peaceful city in the world under their feet, when really what they really are is window dressing.
 * Melancholia: Believe me, in this world which has plunged into the World War III, there is no neutral countries. You must have know what happened to that country that is no longer on Earth...
 * Melancholia: You must have know what happened to Aldegyr Kingdom, Maria.
 * Maria: Aldegyr Kingdom...
 * Melancholia: Yes, it is destroyed for some kind of supernatural reason that is very hard to explain. However, Maria, I'm here to act as a teacher, and my first class is, "There is no middle ground in a war." which is why I've brought you here.
 * Maria: Interesting centerpiece.
 * Melancholia: It's an aerosol dispersal bomb.
 * Maria: Dispersal bomb for what?

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Melancholia: For Firenza Junior's blood. '

''Showing a vial of Firenza Blood to a shocked Maria, Melancholia's word were like a large hammer that hit on Maria's heart. Maria looked aside right on the bomb and narrowed her eyes in bitterness.'' ​Melancholia nodded before she stopped grinning and turned more serious and more menacing. Maria turned to look at the guests in the hall, but soon Melancholia made a shocking revealing that caused her to turn back her head.
 * Maria: So that's what you meant by showing the world its darkest colors.
 * Melancholia: Precisely.
 * Maria: Infecting 200 people won't be enough to change anything.
 * Melancholia: True, but the blood compound only lives in aerated form for a matter of minutes, so, in a closed space like the room below, it will be contained to our guests.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Melancholia: But in an open space, the radius of infection is a half mile. '

Maria slowly turned her face back to face Melancholia immediately after she heard Melancholia's words.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Melancholia: This is merely a test. '

''In shock, Maria could do nothing but seeing Melancholia opened the lit of the bomb and placing the vial inside it. Maria tried to struggle and uncuff herself, but the cuff was too tight for it. It was obviously made of special materials to trap a holy spirit from Paradise. Melancholia then placed an alarm bell on the bomb.'' ''Shinya grinned maliciously and followed the order of Melancholia. Maria immediately walked forward, but two demon guards had blocked her way with two heavy spears, which Maria cannot pass through. She had now rendered fully powerless and was like just a normal human.'' ''Shinya held the bomb in her hands and looked at Maria like a walking zombie without thinking. She merely grinned in a malicious menace.''
 * Maria: * gasp *
 * Melancholia: The bomb will be activated in 15 minutes. Shinya, place it in the middle of the room.
 * Melancholia: Mahiru! Snap out of this! Think of Sumireko! She is...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Shinya: There is no longer any connections between me and that TRAITOR. '

''Maria felt horrid and heartbreak to the words. Only betraying the evil after seeing its true nature will cause condemn from her former comrades, this had made Maria sad and frozen. She could not speak a word. She could only watch as Shinya carried the bomb away. Melancholia looked at Shinya with satisfaction, before she turned back to Maria with sheer scorn.'' Maria then regained her composure and looked at Melancholia with no fear. ''While speaking, Melancholia walked towards Maria and was only inches to her face. The two the stood against each other with anger from both of their faces.''
 * Melancholia: Don't worry. You'll be safe up here. I need to trust that you're ready to make the difficult decisions when the time comes.
 * Maria: That's why I am here.
 * Melancholia: Good. Because if it's not, if you try to stop the bomb, or interfere in any way...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Melancholia: Shinya has instructions to execute Carl and your family on the spot. Since we have attacked your base several times, we can attack it again. You have no base, and you have to borrow the base from the now shattered Russian Orthodox Church. Is that what you got to defeat us? '

Maria then looked at Melancholia with confidence. Melancholia shrugged her shoulder with disdain. ''Melancholia left the room with calmness, and Maria snarled to her like a caged beast. She could only watch as the woman who orchastrated all those evil event went out of the room freely.''
 * Maria: Believe me, one day this will be fixed. I have already arrange people to rescue Abel and Carl. Esther will no longer be your pawn, either. One day, when and if she dig the ultimate truth behind her misery out, I guess that's the day she turn against you people... and God will forbids your victory.
 * Melancholia: You suffered from so many loss that your remaining power can only save a minor pawn like Pietro Yogdis. As for Carl, I guess you can meet him one day... in Purgatory.

Act 3 - Cain's Manipulation
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Act 4 - Malice of Moloch


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In the Next Episode...


<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Cain: This detonator triggers the bomb. Thousands will be infected with the virus. The city will be torn apart, and out of the ashes, a dark hero will rise: you. When the time comes, you must press this button. Are you ready to embrace your destiny, Carl... No, MOLOCH THE SECOND? ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Carl: Yes, this world must fall. If this is my destiny... I do not want to fail. ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Abel: It's been a long time since we last meet, brother. I am glad that you went out of your mortal disguise so that I can fight you face to face! ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Laura: I know you'll come, Carl. ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Carissa: As the flames of hedonism licked the very foundation of its society, Nero played and sang "The Destruction of Troy". I will say this about the Mother Superior: She has her own style! ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Esther: Pretty obvious when you think about. Perfect Esther Blanchett. Why would she be drawn to a man with so much darkness, so an appetite for violence? Unless something inside her liked it? Craved it? Needed it? The blood has shown me how to give in to my deepest desires, and I will no longer deny myself what I really want. ''