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Chapter 10x: Beat God

The clear condition for this chapter reads “Kill every last one of them.”

Opening

(The group finds themselves in a dark void.)
kyra
Sheesh... Total, otherwordly darkness. It's just like before.
You know how far we are from the exit, Demeter?
demeter
We're very close, actually.
The gateway we can use to get you back home is right there.
kyra
...Right where? I can't see anything...
elias
I'm more worried that it's so quiet and empty.
I hope we haven't walked into an ambush...
demeter
(smiles) Ahh, what are the odds of that?
(The world begins shaking.)
???
The fool enters the hallowed court.
The fool believes she has earned a reward.
Little does the fool know, her true trial begins now.
Behold. Before you stands judgment personified.
(After a lightshow, the goddess reveals herself. She is covered in dark makeup and hair dye that makes her look like a punk rocker.)
persephone
Playtime is over, fleshling.
kyra
Ok...ay? That is not how I expected a goddess to look like...
elias
Trust me, that's how everyone reacts the first time.
kyra
Sheesh, not at all what I expected...
What happened to you? Some kind of terrible accident?
(Persephone fumes.)
persephone
Silence!!
kyra
Oh, goodness, here we go again...
persephone
By passing the trials, you have earned a reprieve.
Your stained soul shall be cleansed by us, the divine, personally.
Exult.
It is an honor few can claim.
demeter
(smiles) Hi, Persy! Hiiiiiiii!
kyra
Hey! How's that a reprieve? I thought you'd let me go!
I wouldn't have bothered with your stupid games if I'd known.
persephone
You DARE speak to me in such an insolent manner!!
kyra
...Yep, this seems familiar all right...
demeter
Hiiiii! Hi, Persy! Hiiiiiii!
persephone
Your repeated insolence can only be recompensed in one way:
Your essence shall dissipate into the eternal cycle!
The very concept of you shall be erased forever!
You will not be... You will never be, and you will never have been!
demeter
Persyyyyy! Yoohoo!
Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii--
persephone
Enough!!

(The world shakes.)

You have gone too far this time!
How could you bring fleshlings to OUR realm?!

demeter
(frowns) What's so wrong with that?
I've been hanging out at their place for a while.
It's only fair I show them mine, right?
What did we say about the value of gratitude, Persy?
persephone
They will pay for your folly with their existences!
Do not interfere with my sacred duty, lest I discipline you as well!
demeter
Aww, Persy... Why must you always be like this?
If you were nicer, you'd have way more friends.
kyra
Uh, Demeter?
demeter
Oh, please forgive her... She's going through a phase.
Don't worry, totally normal stuff. Happens to everyone.
(smiles) You should've seen me at her age, heh.
persephone
It is NOT a phase, Mom! I'm the queen of the underworld now!
kyra
...Mom?!
demeter
I do have a pretty motherly aura, wouldn't you say?
Feel free to call me “Mommy,” if you like. I don't mind.
kyra
I... would've expected you to be HER daughter, if anything.
demeter
Wow, you think I look that young? Awesome! Thanks so much, girl!
persephone
STOP!!
Pay attention to me!!
demeter
Aww, my girl... It's okay. I'm just being a lil' cheeky with you.
I like any look you choose for yourself!
kyra
(smirks) Even if it's funny.
demeter
Even if it's funny.
(Persephone vibrates with rage.)
persephone
Be cleansed, filth!
(Everyone prepares for battle.)
elias
...I think she looks really cool...

Battle Start

demeter
Hmmm... I don't like this music, though. It's too stressful.

(The music stops.)

Hold up, let me check my playlist... Hmmmmmm...

(smiles) Aha! This one'll do fine. This one's way more hype.
Okay! Let's win this, all right? Yippeeeeeeee!

When all gods are defeated

persephone
Impossible...
You... mere mortals and mirages of mortals...
are prevailing against our sacred might?!
This must be some kind of joke...

(Persephone fumes.)

Bah! Fine, then!
I shall be the harbinger of your fates!
Peer into the mirror and see your reflection...
Face the foul depths of your fleshy depravity!

(Persephone teleports to the center of the arena and begins attacking.)

Conversations

Combat between Antiope & any god

antiope
(smiles) Wow, I... I don't believe it!
I'm finally going to fulfill my dreams...

(narrows eyes) I always dreamed of killing a god...

Combat between Hestia & Hestia

hestia
Heeey, copycat!
(smiles) Just kidding. I actually think you're way cool.
That's why I took your name.
Hope you don't mind.
divine
hestia
That's okay. I'm rather flattered, in fact.
Sorry about this...
hestia
Don't be! I appreciate the challenge.
Shall we?

Persephone

Combat

persephone
You have traveled far. You have accomplished much.
You have faced horrors untold and defeated mighty foes.
And in the end? It has all led up to this.

Game over, fleshlings.

Combat w/ Kyra

persephone
How does it feel, fleshling?
Are you afraid to die?
Or perhaps you fear the unknown?
You should. What is about to happen to you...
is worse than any horror your feeble mind could conjure.
kyra
Why do you all love hearing yourselves talk so much?
When will I fight someone who'll just shut up and fight?
persephone
......
You are absolutely right. Let us begin!

Combat w/ Elias

persephone
Traitor to the Hysminai!
You dare to show your face before me?!
Do you not comprehend the severity of your actions?!
You will spend eternity in purgatory for this!
That is, if I do not decide to smite you entirely!
elias
I'm not backing down. My sister needs my help.
persephone
Your existence as a fleshling...
It was even more fleeting than most.
You would jeopardize your eternity...
You would spurn the honor of becoming a Hysminai...
for a woman with whom you spent a blink of time,
only because you happened to be born of the same flesh?!
elias
You have no idea what my reasons are.
She did everything in her power for my sake.
But when she could have sold her soul for me...
She refused to betray her friends and herself.
She did the right thing, as painful as it was.

You see, you're wrong about one thing.
I'm not doing this just because she's my sister.
I'm doing this because she is my hero.
If that is so difficult to understand for you...
Then all I have for you is pity.

persephone
......

Hmm. Well, nothing has been decided yet.
Perhaps I may see fit to overlook your misdeeds...

elias
T-Truly?!
persephone
But first, you will show me the strength of your bond!
Let me know that you deserve a chance!
elias
(smiles) You got it!

Combat w/ Demeter

persephone
I cannot believe this.
What in the heavens are you trying to pull here?!
They're cutting us all down, and you're not just watching,
you're HELPING them!
demeter
......
persephone
I refuse to believe this was a mere accident.
A... wacky comedy of errors! I refuse!
What are you scheming, Mom?!
Is this some kind of test?!
You don't trust me to lead the Hysminai?!
demeter
Hmm? Oh, no, that's not it at all.
You know me. I did a whoopsie.
That's so like me, right?
persephone
Liar! Tell me the truth!
demeter
Why so mad? It's not like they can truly vanquish you.
(smiles) How about you just try to enjoy the rush?
When was the last time you had this much fun?
persephone
Y-You... Urgh!
Why do you always have to be like this, Mom?!
demeter
Teeheehee hee...

Combat w/ Inquisitor Sandy

sandraudiga
Ahahaha... What do you know? I was right.
I predicted she'd end up challenging the divine,
and like clockwork, here we are.
Ahhh... I love you so much, Kyra. You never disappoint.
persephone
Wait-- You?! Of all the...!
You are supposed to be in purgatory!
One of our deepest, most secure purgatories, at that!
Who set you free?! Who brought you before me?!
Surely even she would not be stupid enough to...!
sandraudiga
Your mistake was thinking that puny cage could contain me.
Heh... I'd say that makes you the stupid one.
persephone
......
Very well, then.
If what you wanted was to face an enraged god...
(Persephone quivers with rage.)
persephone
Then you have succeeded WITH FLYING COLORS!!
sandraudiga
Excellent...

Combat w/ Lifewringer Sandy

persephone
You... You look...
sandraudiga
......
persephone
(grins) ...Absolutely wicked! Gosh, I love your style!
You don't mind if I try copying you, right?
sandraudiga
Hehehe... Go ahead.
Feels good to feel appreciated.

Defeat

persephone
I... I lost...?
I-I am... THIS weak...?!

(Persephone cries.)

(closes eyes) Waaaahhhh! Waaaaaaaaaahhh!
I don't deserve to be Queen of the Underworld!
I-I'm the worst goddess in the universe!
Waaaaahhhh! M-Moooooooooom...!

Ending

demeter
(smiles) Wow, you did it! You beat the gods!
I had no doubt you would, but still!
You're HILARIOUSLY amazing, Kyra!
kyra
...Hmm...
You didn't plan any of this, did you?
It was all just a series of dumb mistakes...
No ulterior motives whatsoever... Right?
demeter
(serious) Everyone makes mistakes. I make more than most, even.
Persy and her armies, they aren't perfect either.
kyra
She seemed pretty upset over her defeat...
demeter
Oh, don't worry about her. She'll get over it.
In fact, this may prove to be good for her.
It'll be a nice lesson in humility.
(smiles) You know something? I think you'd make a great Hysminai champion.
You've seen their strength - and weaknesses - for yourself.
Leadership like yours could serve the divine quite well, in my humble opinion.
Something to consider for when your mortal time is up, hmm?
kyra
...Ah, now I see...
(smiles) Well, I guess I'll think about it, when the time comes.
demeter
No pressure at all! Hahaha...
kyra
(serious) Sure. But for now, I guess I should get going...
...Say, Demeter... What is going to happen next?
Will I remember any of this?
demeter
(serious) I figure you'll find yourself back in the forest, lying under the shade of a tree, and assume you fell asleep.
Memories may remain, but you'll likely dismiss them as a dream.
Don't worry. This shouldn't cause an existential crisis or anything.
kyra
...All right. Then there's one thing I better do while I'm still here.
demeter
(smiles) Take your time! Persy won't be back for more for a while.
(Kyra walks over to Elias.)
kyra
Elias...
elias
Hey there, sis. It's time to go...
kyra
Yeah, I know. Don't worry, I won't hesitate.
But, before I leave... I have to do something.
elias
Huh?
kyra
There's one thing I didn't get to do before.
Even if I won't remember it...
I want to make sure I do it while I still can.
elias
Sis, what are you--
(Kyra hugs Elias.)
kyra
(smiles, closes eyes) ......
elias
...!
(smiles, closes eyes) ......
kyra
......
(Kyra lets go.)
Kyra
See you around, big guy.
(Kyra steps through the portal.)
demeter
...A-Aww... Sniff...
I'm terrible with goodbyes. Always gets me all sad...
elias
......
Demeter?
demeter
Yeah?
elias
(smiles) Thanks.
demeter
(smiles) What for? I was just here. I've hardly done anything at all.
elias
Heh... Right.
Well, thanks for nothing, then.
demeter
Heehee...
(Kyra wakes up in the forest outside Percote.)
kyra
Mmnngh-- Huh? Wha...?
...Oh... Ow, my arm... Did I fall asleep?
Blast... I was only supposed to rest for a little bit.
How late is it? Ah, dammit. The sun's getting low...
I hope I still have time to hunt our dinner.

If this is the first time completing the postgame

narrator
And now, a surprising last recruit...!

(Lifewringer Sandy joins with an A-rank support with Inquisitor Sandy.)

On subsequent victories

narrator
Wow, you really beat that more than once...

Umm... Well, have a special reward!

(You receive a green Coin.)

Coin
A coin, but it's green. Isn't that incredible?

Character Descriptions

Persephone
Queen of the Underworld, commander of the Hysminai, and the second highest authority among the divine.

Priestess
An ordinary priestess without any particularly special traits.

Zeus/Poseidon/Hera/Aphrodite/Athena/Artemis/Apollo/Ares/Hephaestus/Hermes/Hestia/Hades
A literal god. What more do you need?

Aphrodite's Class: Gorgon
Comely and cursed, these creatures turn all who behold them into stone.

Cerberus
Hades's pet dog. Isn't it cute?

Gwyllgi
Savage, three-headed hellhounds. Their fangs are cruel death dealers.