Chapter 144: Moon Cell
~Mash B. POV~
[Ryuudou Temple]
Spending a few days with everyone in Fate World has been relaxing, to say the least. And I certainly enjoyed my studies and Magical Energy theories with Medea and the gang as well as trying to mend my relationship with Rin and Illya.
Sakura, I don't have to considering she has a crush on me. I'm not that oblivious like a certain bone of my sword-wielding idiot. But that isn't an issue it is though because of the new skill I obtained recently… along with a new look.
While having by the [Mystic Code: Add] I failed to take notice of the consequence of my actions. My facial appearance began to take a striking resemblance to Saber's (Prototype) appearance, but my eyes turned gold like Saber Alter because of me having Rhongomyniad in person. Thankfully I still have my black hair but the gold eyes are new…
Hmm… it might have to do with my Authorities since they don't mix that well with my Mystic Code and seem to dilute the process of becoming Saber lookalike because of this skill. Skill List.
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Description: Saber was born with the Magical Energy of a Dragon, shown by the "Pendragon" name, as Uther ordered Merlin to grant his successor the Factor of the Dragon/Magic Core. The user is the holder of the Element of the Red Dragon (The Dragon of Albion or Albion) who carries the blood and very magical power of a phantasm in a human body, granting the user a heart and unique Magic Circuits that transcend what can be achieved by normal humans and magi.
Differing from the Magic Circuits of regular humans, Artoria Pendragon and Siegfried when he was alive have a Magic Core granted by their Dragon blood. Its capacity is far greater than any human can achieve. While a Magus' body can be considered a machine that creates Magical Energy, Artoria's Magic Core acts as a factory that creates Magical Energy.
It functions as an enormous Magical Energy core with tremendous capacity that generates energy independent from the user's body simply through breathing like a Dragons. The amount of Magical Energy it generates rivals the heat of the Earth's core. This skill is said to possess Magical Energy like that of the gods.
+5,000 MP increase and +25 to all stats but LUCK to the user but is susceptible to [Dragon Slayer] skills.
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The perks are nice but becoming a wannabe Saber wasn't part of the deal. I contemplated my facial expression gazing at my looks through a mirror I sighed not anticipating this. If it wasn't for the need to use Rhongomyniad I would want my old appearance.
Or worse this is a permanent change. The thought of using the Authority of Vainglory, [Overwrite] the change could work but then this will keep on being overwritten by the Mystic Code: Add ability because I have with me all Artoria's items.
Excalibur, Caliburn, Rhongomyniad, and Avalon. With those on me, this change will always appear and sadly they are all too useful to give up as annoying as it sounds it's best to keep this form for a while. Besides, I'll probably return to my original form by having the original version of myself in memory.
Moving on, I checked my status after my latest scuffle with Artoria and the perks of the [Dragon Reactor Core]. Status.
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Name: Mash Bastion
Class: The Gamer
Race: Demi-Servant
Title: King of Heroes
Level: 50 Exp: 45/60%
HP: 2750/2750
MP: 7790/7790
STR: 100 (+65)
AGI: 100 (+65)
VIT: 100 (+50)
INT: 100 (+50)
SEN: 100 (+65)
LUCK: 165
Stat Points: 5
Cash: Gilgamesh's Rich.
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Besides the look, an extra 5000 MP and +25 bonus stats are welcomed. And thankfully I changed my title to the [King of Heroes] seeing this would be better suited in combat or clutch against stronger foes.
Smiling contently this trip has been rather fruitful. Especially with the increase of power to me. But before I leave though there was one last thing I needed from this world or rather in the parallel world before leaving this verse.
The one I'm heading towards next is Fate/EXTRA or simply Fate/EX parallel world. And no, I'm not going through the gauntlet of the Holy Grail War Tournament style no. I'm simply going to take over the Moon Cell.
The idea of conquering that world Earth isn't worth the trouble, nor will I entertain it in the slightest, especially in this world or the Type-Moon World. I'll simply fix its leylines and create another moon for them when I take the Moon Cell one.
Feeling confident I soon started to go outside seeing Rin, Medea, Medusa, Sakura, and Illya gathered for my departure this morning, and I opened a multi-colored portal and then said to them with a smile, "See all of you later. I'll be back someday hopefully you guys do well in your future."
After a lot of goodbyes and farewells, I went through the portal to start on my goal…
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[Worldline: Fate/EX]
[Morning, Fuyuki City]
*Shiii*
Exiting outside to the portal all I saw was the ruin of Japan. My eyes have witnessed the end of the civilization of what was Japan reduced to its former glory. Somehow, I'm not surprised that at least one of these parallel worlds would end itself.
I sighed out loud as I began to use Gilgamesh's Noble Phantasm turned skill to understand the situation immediately since Fate/EXTRA has the Moon Cell, but I don't quite remember the plot for the story, "Sigh… let's get this over with already. [Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star]."
*Shiii*
My eyes soon changed looking at the muddy war as my irises changed into a shining star shape. And instantly I got a grasp of the history of this world as I spoke out loud, "It's not that surprising as I thought. Sigh… no wonder Gil doesn't use this Noble Phantasm often it's such a bore."
In 1970, a ritual performed in a certain city in England sets off the depletion of the Earth's Magical Energy filling its atmosphere, and its mana. The details are unclear, only that the ritual, called Overcount 1999, happened earlier than it should have. According to Twice H. Pieceman, the planet's soul, its core, was hurt, resulting in the power for life to go on being removed from the World.
A consequence of the Mana Depletion is that it resulted in a movement in the Earth's crust of planetary proportions that caused a pole shift, an event later called the Great Collapse. Due to the Great Collapse, the Earth's natural resources ran dry and ran out, resulting in a reduction of industrial production, and many countries went bankrupt and collapsed.
Oil was mostly exhausted, and its use became regulated, resulting in the oil countries in the Middle East losing the power they once held. In addition to that, outbreaks of natural disasters and biohazards occurred in great numbers.
Among the countries affected, the United States of America became a failed state and a lawless land. Certain persons of interest fled to South America and planned to reorganize but were met with opposition from the indigenous South Americans and driven into a corner. The various Asian countries are constantly engaged in skirmishes over resources, as are the Middle Eastern countries.
Julius B. Harwey speaks of a Great War, but no further details are given. What is known is that what followed it were regional conflicts where, instead of armies, attacks in ever greater numbers were being carried out by terrorists.
In 1999, a horrible infectious neurological disease broke out in a city located in the Far East, the Amnesia Syndrome. Based on the available evidence, the cause of the outbreak was a biological weapon created by terrorists. According to records made available to the public, the death toll was set at 5,000 people, but it was at 8,200.
With this disaster, Japan fell into anarchy and became a ruined country. The societal system, along with most cities, got destroyed and people started scattering all over the wasteland. The Western European Plutocracy provided aid to those looking to leave Japan as refugees once it became a failed state.
I could only facepalm at the influx of information. Surely this world is doomed to repeat itself with no future even if I did interfere. With the Harwey Family taking control for stagnation this world is finished before I could begin.
I could if I wanted but that would mean spending more time fixing this world than I'm willing to put the effort in placing. But that wasn't the main issue though it was what I saw or was about to see coming if I tried to forcibly [Overwrite] the Cell Moon.
Hmm… Tch. I flinched inwardly witnessing the possible outcome. One is when I gain FULL access to the Cell Moon using my Authority, I accidentally release the Alien it has trapped within the Zero Dark because of Velber 02, with Archimedes and his Servant Elizabeth Báthory.
Or rather known as the Corrupted Elizabeth. Bah… they would be alerted by my presence if I did anything crazy like that if I did it under normal circumstances…
What about in [Beyond Sin Mode] though… Hmm… yeah now that seems more likely. With this, I have a plan in motion to wait for it…
TO STEAL DA MOON!!!
It was fortunate I came to this parallel world prepared. I came already hiding my presence with [Presence Concealment] since the Moon Cell scans the entire Earth about once per nanosecond and compiles its scan results in its database. It is a pseudo-intelligent being that has the supreme ability to affect the outside world with its internal calculations.
As an eye that observes the Earth, it acts as a database of human history that faithfully simulates all life on Earth and can provide a definite prediction of the future. It is a processor with a massive memory that has recorded the habits, history, ideas, and even the souls of humanity.
As it can also affect the outside world with its calculations, it has the power to grant wishes. In this way, it can be thought of as a Pandora's Box that promises the next stage of evolution. It promises god-like power to those intelligent lifeforms who have become technologically advanced enough to scan the interior of the moon.
I need this type of technology because of its abilities after it was discovered, it managed to hack into every computer system around the world and connect to them within two seconds of contact through the static satellites managed by the Western European Plutocracy.
This made all Internet security systems moot, as anyone could get into any other computer via the passageways through the Moon Cell if they could connect to the Internet. To determine who is truly worthy of using its power, the Moon Cell began the Holy Grail War, where "spirit hackers" who have hacked themselves into the SE.RA.PH fights for the right to use the Moon Cell.
In Fate/EXTELLA, there exists a ring known as the Regalia. As proof of previous winners' kingship, they have obtained the Regalia ring and became admin of the Moon Cell. That's the traditional way…
Not the Gamer Way. At the very least I won't have to face the goddamn alien conciseness within the Moon Cell. I've had enough of my fill of Holy Grail War thank you very much time for a base.
[Time Limit: 50 seconds… START!]
*BOOOM*
Releasing my [Beyond Sin Mode] and changing titles I got the max output of my abilities to the fullest. Briefly activating the Authority of Wrath, [Restoration] allowing my [Unseen Hand] to phase through the Earth Crust touching its leyline.
Activating this will restore the World's mana and thus life in the process. I know this will no doubt start fucking World War III for resources but at least they'll have life return to normal again.
Now then… time to steal the moon.
*Shiii*
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[Moon Cell]
*Shiii*
Reappearing on the moon using my Authority of Melancholy, [Delete Space] instantly I managed to be the first person in this worldline to be on the moon. Now I spoke out loud my voice echoing through the vacuum of space-warping reality merely existing, "Authority of Envy, [Jealous Possession]."
*WHOOOSH*
Hundreds of hand tendrils all dived towards the Moon Cell soon glowing into a purple hue as I made sure to snap my fingers as my Authority of Vainglory, [Overwrite] activated without restraint, "Authority of Vainglory, [Overwrite]. Appear before now Alien scum that threatens my base."
Reality heeded my words. Soon a figure was dragged out from within the Dark Zone using my [Unseen Hands] to see Velber 02 or its True Name Sefar gazing at its human form known as Altera.
Extending my hand the darkness of the miasma shrouding my body began to morph into canine-like teeth bearing a hungry grin as I announced my Authority to the fullest, "Authority of Gluttony, [Gluttony] devour everything from this minor existence known as Sefar and her knowledge."
*CHOMP*
Devouring the Servant/Alien whole I felt everything this Servant. However, to my genuine surprise, the alien woke after getting attacked as it began to use its primary skill somewhat unnerving me.
[Ding!]
[Sefar is attempting to devour the skill [Gluttony] using its [Magic Energy Absorption]!]
[Analysis…]
I waited to see as my miasma began to devour Sefar much to her shock written on her face seeing her usual go-to skill is useless. Phew… close call then –
*SPLAT*
I spoke too soon as Sefar soon decided to off itself in that instance. This made me perplexed because of its choice but then widened my eyes clicking my teeth in annoyance at why it chose suicide instead of being devoured fully.
[Analysis complete!]
[Due to the skill of Sefar [Magic Energy Absorption] effects on life and knowledge-based skill it's completely useless due to the properties of Authorities. Authorities are the antithesis of life thus Sefar skill [Magic Energy Absorption] is null in void.]
[Ding!]
[Due to Sefar offing herself you don't obtain the increased stats boost nor EXP for not killing/devouring/defeating it yourself. Attempting to absorb skills and memories will be devoured…]
[Skill: [Magical Energy Absorption] is gained!]
[Skill: [Crest of the Wandering Star] is gained!]
I sighed seeing the new skills I gained. At the very least I won't have to worry much about being defeated.
Soon enough I got the exact info I needed from this alien. Then came the pop-up screen...
[Ding!]
[You have now successfully taken control of the Moon Cell!]
[The Moon Cell sees you as its owner earning the Regalia ring proof of your kingship and admin of the Moon Cell!]
[The enemies Twice H. Pieceman, Archimedes, Gilgamesh, and Corrupted Elizabeth have been noticed… wishing to know your input…]
Hmm…. I already knew what I wanted. Eliminating the threats of Twice, Archimedes, and Corrupted Elizabeth. And I do happen to need someone in charge of the Moon Cell who's completely loyal to a default.
Right… there was that one A.I. granted freedom in the EXTRA CCC her name was BB short for Black Bottom. Or was it, Blizzard Blossom? Meh. I just need her to help me maintain the Moon Cell or become one with it.
BB is an Advanced AI originating from the Advanced AI Sakura Matou in Fate/EXTRA CCC she had feelings for the MC. But when she had her freedom unleashed at the hands of Kiara Sessyoin, could not control that abnormal status and caused an overload.
I simply need her to become a person who I can trust. I smiled following the addressing concerns of what I wanted.
[Affermative following user's intent… Purged Twice H. Pieceman. Automatic reset Archimedes and Corrupted Elizabeth. Changing code of Sakura A.I…. Grant freedom to Sakura A.I. by granting abnormal status and causing an overload complete.]
[You have gained total control of the Moon Cell!]
Perfect. I grinned seeing the Moon Cell is under my command. Putting my hand over the moon I began to finish the latest touches using my Authority of Wrath, [Restoration] to fully restore the lost 80% of data it lost fighting Serfar.
*Snap*
With a snap of my fingers I created a new moon using my Authority of Lust, [Faker] to create a new one out of nothing and shrink the Moon Cell into something small and easy to fit through the portal of my [GoB].
Seeing I have time to talk to BB later I decided to head home to finish up discussing a few later topics with my new A.I. but also to keep my promise to Beatrice since I finally have the means to revive Echidna. This is going to be an interesting day to be sure.