Magni Historia - Escalation/Stage 9 - Storyline

Determined Resistance

Soren	...
Asuka	!
Zheng Yi	Most impressive, little shaman! So that Slothstein ringleader wasn't just spouting nonsense. How ironic of a Holy Guard operative to be traveling with an unsanctioned Alchemy user. Wouldn't you say, Siegfried?
Siegfried	So you were behind the Slothstein orphan kidnappings as well, huh? What did you do with them? Bleed them dry like when the Sakris villagers gave their blood to power their guardian?
Roxanne	That's disgusting...
Zheng Yi	Ah, you wound me with your narrow-mindedness. Did you believe I would snuff out the lives of children for my own selfish gains? Those with Alchemic potential, I take under my care. I am merely providing them with a means to a better life. Wouldn't you say it is a far better fate than dying of starvation or illness in some godforsaken sewer?
Asuka	...
Roxanne	Tch. You expect us to believe you're actually running some sort of daycare? You're a devil.
Asuka	Watch your tongue, insolent fool!
Zheng Yi	Hold, Asuka. They will come to understand in time. For now...
???	Initializing... 78%.
Siegfried	What on earth is that?
Zheng Yi	My life's greatest work, whose purpose would have been made clear to you had you been more cooperative. Alas, it seems that none of you are keen on sharing my vision! Truly a shame. Perhaps some convincing is in order. Asuka?
Asuka	My Lord.
Zheng Yi	Let's give them a live demonstration, shall we?
???	Adjusting in progress...
Minerva	...!
Soren	Ugh... The air... Feels heavy.
Minerva	(This is familiar... The Alchemia particle density is rapidly increasing!)
???	Adjusting complete. Particle lock enabled.
Constructs	WHIRRRRR!
Minerva	I've got it. This must be the Core!
Soren	...
Siegfried	The one giving the Constructs their directives?
Roxanne	Doesn't explain why that woman can command them, though!
Asuka	Prepare yourself!