Limitless The Strongest Revenant

The [Interceptor's] target was Aki, specifically the swords in her hands. Faster than both of us could comprehend, the blazing .50 Cal severed all the fingers off her left hand. Then it continued and completely destroyed her right.

Before Aki's blades could touch me, they harmlessly fell to the ground.

[You should…]

'I know.'

Knowing full well what I had to do, I threw away my guns and raised my arms outstretched. As her body could stop the momentum, my Kamisan crashed into me. I wrapped my hands around her as I whispered tenderly. I slipped of her mask before I spoke.

"Believe in me, Aki."

"W-What?"

"That is what you should do. Believe in me,' I declared as I gazed into her quivering hazel eyes.

"But…What if…"

Taking her hesitation as my cue, I greedily sought her lips and kissed them roughly.

"{Sins of Limitless}."

"Haaa…Anata…haa…Wait…haa…Stop….Mphmp!"

Regardless of her protests, I continued to kiss her. Up until she slowly passed out. I was about to wonder what I needed to do when I saw a Ripsaw M5 barreling over with three Aegis Division soldiers riding it.

[They will take care of Aki. There are only two targets left. Let's finish this.]

"Right."

Handing off Aki to the Aegis Division, I used Saturday to call Esca out and drove to our next target.

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Rewinding the clock a little while Aki and Saturday were fighting, I, Thursday was fighting with Jo. I was unleashing all manner of ordinance at the invading zombies. [Arsenal] did not have an upper limit, but the souls I used to create the guns were quite costly if you considered that they vanish afterwards.

"Fucking hell! Just how many zombies did you drag to this place, Darling?"

"Hehe! I don't actually know. I just hunted Undertakers and gave them one command. 'Corral every zombie you find to this place.' The Rank F's act like dogs so it's all good!"

I chatted with Jo as floating guns blasted all around us. While [Arsenal]'s initial soul cost was frightening, the rate I was putting down quickly recouped the cost. Unfortunately, they were all I could hit.

[Heavy Gunner] was severely lacking in detection. It did however have [Lock On] which automated picking targets and shooting them. This was extremely useful for dealing with large numbers of weak enemies.

Against someone as powerful as Jo however, it was next to useless. [Lock On] was too fucking slow. By the time I got a lock Jo was already in a different direction!

Among the Sirens the only ones I fought for real were Lilly, Aki and Bella. While I did have an idea of her abilities, it was only now as a 9th generation Descendant that I finally could grasp the power in my Italians lithe frame. If that was not enough, Jo was also displaying her mastery of her {Fate}.

Footsteps that made no movement. Echoes that came from thin air. And voices that called to you from all over the place. Fighting Jo was a nightmare in a bottle. If I didn't have {Mind shield} she probably would have brainwashed me by now.

"Darling! Muuoh! Keep your eyes on me!"

"I would love to do that Jo. Seeing your smile and beauty makes me happy. But you keep running around, so it's hard."

"Hehe, that means your reaction times sucks! You already took out Jas, Robyn and Bella, I can only guess one of your modes can plan really well?"

[As expected, only she could deduce the possible outcomes of your restructuring. This is dangerous. If we give Jo more time, she might guess how we intend to beat her. We need to proceed with the plan immediately.]
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Jo then looked far away and gasped.

"Oh! A Darling is zooming fast here! He's the one that fought with Robyn! I can only hear, switchblades and MAARS. So, its Sabel and Henry. And over there a homing bullet enchanted with soul is targeting…huh? Who is it aiming for?"

"!!!"

Surprised that Jo accurately described all the reinforcements coming, I began to break out in cold sweat. My shooting star's ability to hear shit was already beyond the level of superheroes. It practically approached the realm of gods.

"Ehem…you caught me, Jo. Don't be angry it's not like your alone either right?"

Speaking of which, as a Linker, Jo's abilities should be influenced by Vela. Specifically, Vela and her legend. Unfortunately, unlike Rhiannon, there was no concrete stories passed on about Jo's Astral.

While my mind began to contemplate who Vela might be, Jo's next words sent shivers down my spine.

"Wow! That's smart! So, the bullet was for Vela! You plan to draw her out and beat me while she is driving!"

[Fuck.]

That would have been the first time I heard [Maestro] swear. Me alter ego's plan to beat Jo was to dupe Vela into fighting. Unlike Jo, Vela was for the lack of a better word stupider. Against Jo we were helpless, but we judged victory to be possible if we fought Vela instead.

Among my disciplines only [Gladiator] had the ability to overpower my Italian lover. But by doing so I was scared I would hurt her. While my girls and I argued, we still loved each other. Even without speaking, this duel already had rules we unconsciously applied.

{Rewind} was not allowed. Anti-soul weaponry that could actually kill us were also forbidden. We could have fought using yellow rounds that just disabled us, but having {Digest} make Joshua's {Bestow} rounds really useless.

"HAHA! I will help you out Darling. If you can convince Vela to surrender, I will too," my opponent proposed.

"For real?"

"Yeah! I know! I know already! Sheesh! you're too excited Vela!"

Jo argued with herself and then took her mask. Her irises then began to change colors. Her irises turned from a verdant green to blood red.

"Darling, you wanted me. Here I am. Though I do find it rude you intend to shoot me as we talk," Vela complained as she crossed her arms.

"[Executioner]."

I changed Thursday's discipline and moved to placate the Astral.

"[Hellsend's Armory] M107, [Interceptor]."

With the light fifty in hand, I got on one knee and used [Scan]. Next, I invoked [Track] on the coming danger. Finally, I sent a soul powered bullet to stop the [Annihilate] round on route to Vela. The two .50 Cal rounds tore each other to shreds midflight.

Sunday also used [Maestro] to redirect the incoming Switchblades to Tuesday and Lilly. When Vela noticed what we did, she nodded before continuing.

"I have discussed with Jo. She joined this fight because she wanted to show how strong she is. Constantly demeaning her skills by coddling her has made her resentful. You of all people should know what kind of hell my friend suffered through to get strong."

Hearing Vela's words I said nothing. Similar to Robyn, all Jo wanted was to be counted on. To be told she mattered. But unlike Robyn who always told me how she felt, the Italian was more sensitive. Her history was one where despite all her efforts, she was thrown away.

This was both her greatest trauma and the driving force that pushed her forward. I gripped my hands in frustration at the realization. I dug up wounds that I should be the one healing.

"Now tell me Darling. To someone like her, give me a good reason. Tell me why we should bow to you when she is far superior?"

[Tell her this, Jo you are…]

'Shut up,' I cut off [Maestro] abruptly.

Jo was far too intelligent for me. Maybe for even [Maestro]. It was like a toddler playing chess against a grandmaster. Listening to Vela, Jo didn't actually express that she would not follow me. Only that she wanted a good reason.

"I don't have any Vela."

[That makes no sense. What are you…]

"Darling, without a reason you will not get what you want."

I walked towards my Italian lover and took her hands into mine.

"I know that, Vela. Jo, can you please come out for a bit. Please."

Within seconds the soul signature of the person in front of me changed. It was now my Josephine. Her green eyes stared into my soul waiting for an answer.

"Darling."

"Jo, I have no reason. You are amazing, smart, sexy and beautiful. There is no good reason why you should follow me. Frankly I don't even deserve you."

"Then…"

"But I want you to anyway," I declared.

"Why shou…"

"Because I need you."

"…"

"I can't do this without you Jo. I am already asking for so much. When I think of what you have to give up, I feel so ashamed. But I still need you. This is why the things I can do to lessen your burden, I will."

"…"

"Because when the time comes that I need help. I would call on you. All of you. I am sorry at such a lame answer."

However rather than rebuke me, Jo beamed in joy, "No, it is enough, Darling!"