Let the Heaven fall pt.3(?)

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Just beyond the confines of the academy, nestled beneath same expansive sky, an awe-inspiring marvel emerged into view—a colossal structure that steadily came into focus floating above the surface of the endless ocean.

Its colossal form demanded reverence, a titan of craftsmanship navigating the aerial expanse with an unmatched aura of grandiosity.

Elegant towers crafted from the rarest ivory stone and lustrous precious metals soared into the heavens, their sheer height an assertion of dominance over the landscape.

Each tower stood as a masterpiece, intricately adorned with meticulously detailed carvings that traced stories of ancient lore and whispered secrets of a bygone era.

Dark metallic edges catch the light, accentuating the precision born of a fusion between magic and human craftsmanship.

Its surreal drift through the air defies nature's laws—a testament to artistry and innovation.

For passengers aboard, that massive structure gives its passengers sweeping vistas of the vast world below.

It's a breathtaking ride combined with awe-inspiring panoramic view.

"This is called Hanging Garden of Babylon? I thought you have Gate only, not the Garden as well." ☆Julian☆

"Well it's still related with Babylon, as expected from the King of Hero right?" ☆Yulijer☆

In a room resembling inverted hallways made of marble, reminiscent of the palaces of the Queens of the Night, lies a throne room—their current abode.

Within this space, the ambiance evokes a journey through inverted marvels.

A reversed gleaming marble frames, walls and floors, reflecting an upside-down world with undeniable elegance.

"... Can't we, get down already?" ☆Freidhard☆

"How can alien got motion sickness damn it?!" ☆Suzuko☆

At the core of this celestial metropolis stands a grand palace, its lavish spires stretching towards the ground. Indeed typically, spires are praised for their height that aspiring to rival the heavens.

Yet, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are different—the towering structures don't ascend skyward but rather reach toward the earth or beneath as a matter of fact.

Similarly, the hallways within the fortress, the one they had traversed, seemed to be overturned, defying conventional orientation.

Enclosed by a magnificent door towering well above the height of three individuals combined, the System Users were currently spectating through the chamber inside.

The chamber itself has been safeguarded akin to the protection of an actual heart.

Surrounded by an array of display screens projecting live feeds from various angles of the flying fortress, there they are, the six of them who had undoubtedly reached an area that gave them clear visibility of all passersby at the Azur Lane Academy grounds.

"What's wrong, old man?" ☆Katchia☆

Despite being several kilometers away from the harbor, the presence of the floating fortress loomed impressively large, making it visible even from such a distance.

Furthermore, aided by the monitors within the chamber they had an enhanced view of the outside, making it easier to observe ongoing events.

This included Mourgant, whose face turned sour for reasons unknown as he observed one of the projections.

"Shut it up." ☆Mourgant☆

"I'm just asking!" ☆Katchia☆

Mourgant exited the chamber of thrones and monitors, striding towards an unseen corner of the flying fortress.

As he departed he murmured words under his breath, "Something seems wrong, I feel like I've seen him somewhere.", or something around it.

Unfortunately, his words remained unheard by anyone but himself.

"Just leave him Chi-chan. So, that's the academy? Bigger than I thought." ☆Suzuko☆

"It's called academy after all, someone who went to some common high school will never understand~" ☆Julian☆

"I guess that's why your mom leave you smartass." ☆Suzuko☆

"Well he'll gladly do his mother if they're hotties, I have some screenshot of his words back then." ☆Yulijer☆

Before things escalated further, Yulijer diverted everyone's attention to one of the screens prominently displayed in the monitoring chamber.

While on the other hand, Suzuko began sensing something peculiar about Mourgant's recent actions.

"You asshole, told you already delete it!" ☆Julian☆

The monitor showcased a close-up view of the current events at the academy.

With a swift motion of his hand, Yulijer enlarged the display, ensuring that all four of them (excluding Freidhard who got motion sickness) could see it vividly—the appearance of a figure too familiar for Yulijer to simply overlook.

And as well the figure, who triggered some past recollection within Mourgant's memory.

"There, there he is." ☆Yulijer☆

"Eeeh, he's really a human after all. Bummer." ☆Katchia☆

There, they saw a man at the academy, clad in the pristine white uniform of the naval fleet, apparently engaged in evacuation procedures alongside several ship girls by his side.

Despite his uncommon stature among many, he darted around, guiding the ship girls he encountered to follow a route he seemed to have planned out.

Before he then move along to the next place where many ship girls appeared to be resided.

This was also observable by those who caught sight of the fool's figure.

"Evacuation? Looks like your plan to pit all of them against us is a bust, huh? Or maybe they've figured out the power gap so they're planning to run?" ☆Suzuko☆

"Even though they're all ship girls, some of them might be too weak to join in. They'll probably hide those weaker ones somewhere. But sad to destroy his plan, I already saw that coming." ☆Yulijer☆

"Saw it coming? How so?" ☆Suzuko☆

"You know, Saratoga's reports hinted at something. Not only that commander has a pretty close bond with those ship girls, he also treated them well enough compared to the previous one. This might just be the perfect chance to test that theory, don't you think?" ☆Yulijer☆

"*Shrug* He's yours from start till the end."

Grinning, Yulijer merely responded briefly to Suzuko's words as he settled himself upon the throne in the chamber. Besides, actions often spoke louder than words.

He seemed to have his own intentions, and these intentions would soon come to fruition as he snapped his fingers, activating the mechanisms within the flying fortress.

"Prepare for bombardment." ☆Yulijer☆

Following his command, a defense and attack mechanism sprang into motion.

The coffin-like mechanisms glided seamlessly, organizing themselves into a formidable array, resembling a line of annihilating forces akin to a destructive formation.

These magical artillery units channeled their stored energy or magic, preparing to unleash it directly toward the academy grounds. Channeling crackling lightning and radiant light into their central formation, before...

"Fire." ☆Yulijer☆

Countless beams of mana-formed light, following the fundamental laws of magic, were fired resembling rays of destructive energy.

With numerous artillery units in place, it wasn't just one attack that was launched.

Like dominoes pushed to fall in succession, one by one, the magical artillery units discharged their stored energy, delivering destruction beams towards the ship girls present.

Where chaos erupted as the flying castle's arrival led to pandemonium.

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Meanwhile, some time earlier at the Academy itself, a tumultuous scene unfolded across various open spaces. The salty sea breeze lingered, while the sight of the floating castle caught their eyes.

"So that's it? Somehow, it feels like they're trying to show off."「Prinz Eugen」

The commotion had infected many, from the Manjuus and Meowfficers to the seagulls, and not excluding the ship girls who had previously been in their commander's office.

After catching sight of the colossal floating fortress heading their way, the ship girls who had been in the office couldn't simply remain fixated and wait for its arrival.

Moving their legs from here to there, they hastened their steps with a single goal in mind, and that is to follow the commands given by their commander.

"The Flying garden of... what was it again? Ah! Babylon, yes."「Prinz Eugen」

Earlier, the five of them had indeed crossed paths with the man as they exited from his office, precisely at the moment they rushed outside not long after witnessing the scene outside the window.

It was during that exact moment when they inadvertently bumped into their Commander, who seemed preoccupied with something.

When they asked question of what and why to him, he simply replied...

'This is my office? More importantly, I've begun evacuation protocol. You guys better help as well. I need to be hurry onto the next place.'

The commander also shared some crucial information about the origins of that massive floating structure, a bit about how the fortress floats, and other less important details.

The most important details were many directions on what their next steps should be, which they responded in haste.

"To the designated area, hurry!"「Enterprise」

"Don't be frozen in fear everyone! It just lies ahead!"「Avrora」

Enterprise and Avrora were the first to snap some of the ship girls out of their fear-induced freeze.

Avrora seemed to have gathered herself, breaking free from her initial shock thanks to a nudge from their commander.

Similarly, Enterprise grew more uplifted by the presence of their commander taking part in safeguarding the port and the academy. Vestal's presence had served to be some kind of mood booster for her as well.

"That pirate girl... ah, she bid farewell before, didn't she?"「Prinz Eugen」

As for Jean Bart herself, that ship girl who was worried about her sister Richelieu, had excused herself to the cathedral to check on her condition.

As she briefly crossed paths with her commander, she left a message for him as well, expressing her gratitude for how he hadn't betrayed their trust and abandoned them all—an incident perhaps better recounted at another time.

"To be concerned about her sister, hehe... she truly is a good girl. Now then, my intention was to assist like how he had planned, but I have a sisterly matter that's a bit worrisome. Can I entrust this side to you?"「Prinz Eugen」

After reflecting on past events with her own monologue, Prinz Eugen had finally engaged in conversation with the ship girls who had previously been her accomplices in breaching their commander's secret file catalogue.

With a wave of her hand, she signaled to those watching her back.

"Leave it to us, Vestal, could you please go with her and check Yorktown as well?"「Enterprise」

"Alright Enty, we'll see you later in the safe house. Be careful!"「Vestal」

"*Nod* Got it."「Enterprise」

Their demeanor exuded an unyielding resolve, a steely determination that persisted even as they felt their energy wane in the face of the overwhelming presence of the colossal structure.

Despite the conflict born from concern, the ache of vengeance, or the impatience to confront the villains within the massive structure, they refused to lose sight of their priorities.

Their turmoil didn't diminish their focus on what truly mattered.

They moved their feet with purpose, driven to save their comrades and loved ones first, whether in obedience to their commander's orders or to prevent a repeat of past tragedies.

"This sensation..."「Enterprise」

Yet in life's grand theater, no scene endures forever.

Within the chapter of their diary, amidst the hardships endured, the sorrows weathered, and the fleeting joys cherished, an ultimate conclusion loomed on the horizon.

And the end will come in a cataclysmic explosion, obliterating everything in its wake.

With their trained eyes, they could perceive the glint of light from the cannons aimed at them.

The glowing mana particles gathered within the magic artillery were beyond their comprehension, yet they understood enough to recognize the imminent danger posed by the active cannons lined in their direction.

"Those things... artillery?!"「Avrora」

"It's aimed toward us! Emergency manuve-"「Enterprise」

But alas, despite their swift comprehension, it was a moment of cruel realization that they'll be too late in evading the impending onslaught of the artillery fire.

There's no escaping the imminent danger hurtling their way.

With a resounding blast that eclipsed the thunderous roar of even the mightiest turret, Enterprise and Avrora were spellbound as they beheld the dazzling beams of light hurtling toward them.

The grim realization struck—they might dodge the assault, but whatever lay behind them would suffer dire consequences. They contemplated countering the attack with their own firepower, yet doubts lingered.

Did they possess enough might to deflect this impending catastrophe?

Uncertain of the consequences should they withstand the attack, one thing was clear—catastrophic damage was inevitable.

With this in mind, both warriors braced themselves in their rigging, preparing for the imminent impact, steeling their resolve for the impending chaos.

"Here it comes! Avrora behind me!"「Enterprise」

"I got your back!"「Avrora」

Forming a simple yet resilient defensive formation, Avrora and Enterprise took a deep breath, preparing for a do-or-die moment.

The rays of light, traveling at incredible speed, pierced through the wind and clouds until finally, the beams landed squarely on both Enterprise and Avrora.

The impact inflicted immense damage upon the two ship girls, scattering dust and smoke in the wake of the destruction unleashed by the magic artillery, obliterating everything in its path.

Which have resulted in their instantaneous demise, leaving nothing behind of the two ship girls and ultimately transforming them into a source of immense Merit for Yulijer.

It's disheartening to imagine, but sometimes, spectators can display a disturbing sense of detachment, finding amusement in the demise of courageous heroines like them.

Or so it was supposed to be.

"Don't fall down yet, Ms. Heroine and Ms. Dawn. I still have a debt with you two! I'll leave the other beam to you, strongest shield!"「New Jersey」

Just before the magic artillery cannon's shot could reach them, a sudden intervention from an unexpected ally diverted and prevented the deadly trajectory.

"Rest assured, both me and my shield have become stronger. None of it shall pass!"「South Dakota」

Positioning herself to shield them with her body, armor, and rigging, the ship girl's sudden appearance seemed to alter the course of the impending tragedy.

In doing so, they prevented a future where the ship girls lost both Enterprise and Avrora, a nightmare that haunted their home which will never be granted.

Unfortunately, there're still a few points left uncovered by her shield.

Despite the considerable modifications made to her massive shield, it seemed that South Dakota still lacked the capacity to protect the entirety of the academy grounds.

"Not on my watch!"「Enterprise & New Jersey」

Thus with the full force of their cannons and shining arrows, Enterprise and New Jersey unleashed precision fire to intercept the rays of light hurtling toward their final destination.

Their actions resulted in several explosions in the air, further minimizing the potential devastation that could have occurred.

"Good work everyone, ugh."「South Dakota」

"Can you move? Please bear with me for a while."「Avrora」

However, it seemed that South Dakota had also suffered significant damage.

Her shield appeared heavily battered, despite recent repairs. Observing the state of her trusted defense, South Dakota felt a mixture of resignation and pride. Because even if she were to fall, at least she had succeeded in safeguarding most part of the academy.

"Seems their volley is stopping, could be recharging their own energy maybe? Welp, can you stand Enterprise?"「New Jersey」

"I'm fine, long time no see New Jersey. Never have I thought of meeting you in here when it's not winter."「Enterprise」

"You heard what happened right? I was bedridden for quite a while! They really did some work at me back in the HQ but... well, let's drop those sad talk right now. You know where that Commander is?"「New Jersey」

The four of them moved slightly from their previous positions. Allowing South Dakota to rest, Enterprise began a brief briefing, sharing the plan she had just heard from their commander.

"Evacuation Protocol? Got it. But still, did you see where he's going?"「New Jersey」

"I didn't know where he's aiming to, but I think he's probably..."「Enterprise」

"Probably?"「New Jersey」

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"Boom headshot, that's for when you didn't help me back then." ☆Yulijer☆

Before the two ship girls arrived, Yulijer prematurely declared his victory.

Carrying his grudge from a previous encounter with Enterprise, the young man relentlessly fired numerous magic cannon artillery in various directions across the academy.

Without holding back or conserving the power used to levitate The Hanging Garden of Babylon, he continuously aimed at areas where many ship girls seemed to gather.

"Ahh, they're good as dead now. It'll be a hassle to repair them even if there's one alive." ☆Suzuko☆

"Dang you're right, it'll be pretty hard for those dorms to survive that barrage." ☆Julian☆

Their companions shared the sentiment, especially as they witnessed the dust and smoke billowing on the monitor screens.

Except for the god-like being of Otsusuki, Freidhard, who seemed to have been experiencing some sort of motion sickness throughout.

They assumed that most of the ship girls were already severely injured or even dead.

While it might make it easier to eliminate and exploit the situation, it would also diminish the level of challenge they intended to try, and even cutting short streamline their path to the demonstration of their power.

Each member, from Suzuko and Julian to Katchia, Mourgant, and even Freidhard, harbored a strong desire to exhibit and flaunt their prowess.

This inclination was particularly ingrained within the faction associated with the System User.

"Hmm?" ☆Katchia☆

But the more they observed the projections and monitored the clearing screens amid the dissipating smoke, the clearer it became that their impulsive decision might lead to regret sooner or later.

"... They're fine and healthy though?" ☆Katchia☆

"Chi-chan is right, they're still pretty much alive despite some collateral damage." ☆Suzuko☆

"Oi Yuli, you sucker! Can't you aim for shit?" ☆Julian☆

As the screens cleared up to display the video feed, they witnessed that the ship girls appeared to be mostly unscathed. In fact, very few of them seemed to have sustained any significant damage or injuries.

"That white haired girl." ☆Katchia☆

"Look, isn't that the lance-wielding brat? Haha, she recovered pretty quickly." ☆Julian☆

"And there's the melancholic widow with the horn on her head, Friedrich, right? But... I can't spot Bismarck." ☆Suzuko☆

Different girls from various factions were displayed on different sides of the Academy, and some of them were familiar faces from their less-than-friendly encounters back in HQ.

"So it got blocked by that bunny girl? Hahaha now this'll be interesting. What about another one!" ☆Yulijer☆

At that moment, while his friends cheered, Yulijer looked at the screen showing Enterprise. He saw that she and her friends were safe, just like most of the other ship girls.

Seeing Enterprise being protected by another ship girl named New Jersey, he aimed more magic attacks at the academy. But it seemed there's other ship girl who had arrived and prevented his success.

"Ohhh! She block it like a good Shielder!" ☆Julian☆

With a shield nearly as large as her body, a ship girl emerged, protecting those behind her.

The mana blasts hitting the ship girl's shield scattered like a spider's web, dispersing around it, akin to water being deflected by a spoon.

This certainly tested Yulijer's patience further.

Despite South Dakota appearing temporarily immobile due to the aftermath of his magic artillery barrage, Avrora, Enterprise, and New Jersey were all safe, sporting only minor scratches, all thanks to their chocolate tanker.

They even managed to deflect the artillery cannon and mitigate the damage using their methods. This made him want to unleash the full power of The Hanging Garden of Babylon to obliterate the academy again.

Even pulled out EA instead.

But of course, he couldn't do that, especially when he noticed all the disdainful glances directed his way, as if disapproving of his greed-driven actions.

"Sigh fine, it's you guys turn. I'll just stay and watching in here." ☆Yulijer☆

With a wave of his hand, Yulijer opened a pathway hole, directly connecting the throne room and the monitoring area to the outside world.

As the three of them looked down, they noticed that the towering spire stretching toward the sea below was actually one of the entrances or exits they could use.

Resembling a fireman's pole but in the form of a spire, it served as a direct drop to the ocean, linking the open sea with the coastline at the Azur Lane's territorial area.

All they needed to do was jump down and they'd land on the water's surface connecting the ocean to the academy's shore.

"Yeaaay then I'm going first!" ☆Katchia☆

"Yahoo, last one have to kiss their uncle!" ☆Julian☆

Without hesitation, they both leaped from the height, one using her own Nomu and the other one use his fairy's wings for their flying session.

However, Suzuko seemed to be hesitating and instead continued to gaze at one of the screens displaying the situation of Enterprise.

It appeared she was slightly suspicious of Yulijer's behavior.

"You're not going?" ☆Yulijer☆

Seeing her face turn serious, Yulijer panicked a bit, attempting to restrain any clues from his expression. He was unaware that Suzuko had been suspicious of his movements since the bombardment started.

"Just to make sure, you're not hiding anything from us? Right." ☆Suzuko☆

"Why... why did you think like that?" ☆Yulijer☆

"... If you're not then so be it, sorry for doubting you. Well I don't want to find out later you're just trying to use us after all, being used while know nothing is not my thing you know? See you." ☆Suzuko☆

Which fortunately with this move, he managed to mislead Suzuko for the time being, even though the suspicion from the long-haired woman lingered. Gripping the collar of the still-recovering Freidhard, she then hurled him toward the exit opening.

Suzuko then leaped, summoning a giant avatar crafted from energy, often referred to as Susanoo, and soared using it.

The wings emerging from her Susanoo emitted a sound akin to a colossal creature flapping giant wings, causing the sea's surface to tremble with its force.

"Great, now not only that fucker (Mourgant), but now this bitch is on my tail. Damn it, I need to be careful." ☆Yulijer☆

But Yulijer paid no mind to it. He continued observing them as they headed towards the academy and saw Mourgant leaving the garden's park.

Unlike the others, Mourgant opted to fly and avoided the exit Yulijer had used. This made the young man with white hair slightly irritated once more.

Furthermore, due to Suzuko's recent actions, Yulijer appeared to grow more vigilant to ensure his plan of sacrificing all System Users did not surface in any way.

"Those useless trash." ☆Yulijer☆

Seated on his throne, he clicked his tongue in frustration.

"Whatever, let's see how this battle plays out. Who'll bite the dust first, I wonder? Well, judging by Katchia and Julian, they'll probably continue where they left off." ☆Yulijer☆

Glancing at the screen showcasing various scenes that now focused on the other System Users, Yulijer watched the broadcast, anticipating the outcome. However, something kind of amiss.

"Wait a sec, where's that salary commander?" ☆Yulijer☆

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While the ship girls and Yulijer searched for the whereabouts of this man, the very person in question stood at the edge of the sky, gazing down at the Hanging Garden below, using his Astra Sphere as a foothold.

He also seemed to be putting some kind of scissor into his pocket.

"... In the end, this time you're still the same. Nyet... in fact you've become even more corrupted than before."

His words echoed with a sense of regret, something that sounds as abstract as the wind that changes direction in the face of impending threats at the edge of the world.

"... Stop moving, your thighs are choking me."

And in reality, despite using just that small orb as his foothold, he's still able to stand casually in the sky, even while carrying an added weight on his back.

"Never thought you could show sentiment aside for those girls."「Observer」 

"... Why're you here, Observer? More like, how did you latched on my back?"

Not a bag, not a hope, but an Elite Siren perched on his shoulder while crossing both her legs over his neck. It's like a tandem carry, where the man can feel the Observer's bare tummy behind his head.

"I can't see much more clearly within that Lab, so why can't I come a bit more closer until where I can see each of your doing, besides... that place will be flooded. What do you think will happen to a Siren being trapped in there with many of ship girls, Evoker?"「Observer」 

That man, he seemed somewhat different from his usual self, the one who vowed to protect their moment of respite and the happiness of those ship girls. It's as if something has happened to him again.

And judging from his thoughts, it seems he didn't intend to bring the Elite Siren with him. As usual, he planned to handle most things alone. Yet somehow, the Elite Siren appeared behind him.

But as for this matter, it likely all related to the curiosity of the Elite Siren herself. Something that dragged her feet and tentacles over to where he's currently at.

"Evoker? You don't think of me as commander of those ship girl?"

"True, you hold the title of a commander, but from my observation and calculations... you're more akin to the Evoker. You elicit a myriad of emotions within those subjects and seem to induce various intriguing changes within their Wisdom Cubes~ Suppose that enough resume?"「Observer」 

"..."

'I feel some snake scientist's vibe from her, better keep my distance.'

Upon hearing the words, the man chose to remain silent. He felt there's no time to entertain the curiosity of the Elite Siren and decided to act as though the Elite Siren wasn't present behind him.

Moreover, he could see several objects emerging from The Hanging Garden and speeding toward the academy. There's no time to relax yet.

"Akashi, activate every Reality Anchor in the designated area. If they're ready for deployment, initiate the Photon Barrier to counter the Flying Fortress's artillery."

"[Roger nya.]"「Akashi」 

"I've also spotted giant-type enemy units closing in on your location. I give you my permission to use BFG-9999 to take them down. Mobilize the ship girls with the best chance against them, as per the plan I've laid out for buying time. And remember, prioritize safety over victory."

"[The energy charge for that big gun might take a bit nya... but don't worry Commander! Akashi will provide the best support possible nya!]"「Akashi」

While pulling a transceiver from his pocket, he seemed to issue another command to the ship girls at the academy. Yet, on the other side, Observer increasingly felt she's being disregarded.

"Haha, thanks. Besides that-"

"Ignoring me?"「Observer」

Leveraging her advantage positioned behind the man's head, the Elite Siren inexplicably used the palm of her hand and fingertips to touch the man's face. Observer seemed to be teasing him, although that wasn't the case at all.

"What're you doing?"

She touched and rubbed both palms on his cheeks, grazing and playing with his chin, even using her cold, pale fingers to brush against his lips and even his eyebrows.

Until ultimately...

"Bwhp!?"

She inserted her fingers into the man's mouth.

"[Commander nya?]"「Akashi」 

"[Commander?! Could it be commander is there?! Akashi! Give me that!]"「Akagi」 

Before Akashi and Akagi could hear more, the man cut off his transmission.

Observer deliberately touched the commander's tongue with her finger before pulling it away, a trace of liquid still visible on her fingertip. For a moment, Observer regarded it as if it were a treasure chest of sorts.

Eventually, she inserted the still-wet finger into her own mouth.

"Oh my, aren't you preventing them from hearing and knowing the darker side of the Evoker?"「Observer」 

There's an incredibly teasing expression as she swallowed the liquid clinging to her fingers, reminiscent of the Sirens attempting to entice many sailors with their alluring songs.

However right from the start, he had been reading the thoughts of the Elite Siren. It was for that reason he allowed Observer to accompany him and not throw her away to the ocean.

"Pthu! Collecting DNA eh?"

"Correct, here I thought you'll be more flustered slurp."「Observer」 

The man kept wiping his lips and mouth incessantly, as if he had just swallowed something worse than raw vegetables, albeit he had understood the true intention behind the Elite Siren's actions.

It's just feel very unnatural for him.

"Do you want to exchange liquid directly as well?"「Observer」 

He remained unswayed, even as Observer seemingly deliberately whispered words beside his ear and pushed the Elite Siren's face away from him instead.

"Whatever, I'll told those girl the rest later. If you want to watch, then be the Observer like how you are. Don't do anything more than that."

"Huhu, what if I say no?"「Observer」 

He redirected his focus towards the figures emerging from the flying fortress, while once again swatting Observer who attempted to meet his gaze again.

It was akin to shooing a cat off a glass table, but it seemed this particular cat he encountered was proving to be too much of a handful.

Despite his efforts, the cat continued attempting to entice him with a flurry of her tentacles—an alien cat indeed, that ceaselessly determined in her pursuit.

"Don't try me Siren, I can put more thing than my finger inside you."

Observer appeared slightly startled and intrigued to hear the continuation of the man's words. She also chuckled a bit, seemingly tickled by the threat. Unfortunately, she couldn't hear the rest.

Because as she momentarily got her attention diverted, the man he referred to as the Evoker had effectively isolated himself from any external disturbances.

He was preparing to use one of his abilities, one that he truly did not wish to employ, linked with one of his past.

"Jyu Chuli..."