The Reality Vortex: Shadow Games

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Victor sits back and just watches what the group doing. He thinks as he eats some snacks "I wonder if the others sealed in those cards will pop up?"

Victor thinks as they dragged "I gest they are too young to even understand what this old man is hinting at." Victor says, "It really does not matter how you lost only that you lost. I think it's best to release the other that your carded."
 
“Great Scott! N-never thought I’ll live to see this day.” Clark’s eyes widened at the once in the lifetime event that Vegetto apologized to Cayde. Right away, he held onto Mooli’s hands, absolutely starstruck that she managed to get him to do that. “You gotta let us in on your secret! How’s the heck did you manage to do that?!”

Daiman nearly jumped out of his skin when Vegetto called out to him, but quickly calm down when the man congratulated him. “T-thank you! You were cool out there too!”

Clark’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. “A-another miracle!” Even Lucifer was surprised to hear such words.

“Excuse me?” Lucifer smiles like a troll. “I’m afraid my hearing was slightly damaged when I was a mere mincemeat. Did you congratulate this young man? Oh, I need to hear this again.”

The mark that Spawn had placed on the back of Vegetto’s neck appeared, only to vanish completely. It seems that whatever Vegetto did was so extraordinary that it flat out didn’t reduce his sentencing; it free the man from Spawn’s restrictions.

“Hey brat. Don’t get distracted. Make the wish and I’ll ensure that you never have to worry a thing.” Malugia snapped his fingers at the young man’s face. “Hurry up and make the damn wish!”
 
Zenta’s ear twitched, directing itself to Vegetto’s voice. He chuckled silently to himself as he listened to the fusion’s words.

“Ohoho! An apology and an act of recognition from the mighty Vegetto? Truly, what a strange day it has been today.”

Zenta’s twin tails wagged happily, albeit more out of Zenta’s humor from Vegetto’s word.



Asher approached Daiman to try to speak to the champion, but his attention shifted to Lucifer. His mind raced back to the thoughts of how Lucifer nearly killed him, leaving nearly the entire cast paralyzed. Even his grandfather could not save him should Lucifer decided to kill him. This entire time, Asher thought the tournament was supposed to be fun, a means to test one’s abilities and discover those stronger than him. Yet… that moment with Lucifer, it felt wrong.

Asher ruffed under his breath and stuck out his chest, walking towards Lucifer with a determined look in his eyes. When he approached the Angel, he boldly stood before him, arms crossed over his chest. Despite his annoyed expression, he still approached him with manners and respect.

“Hey, Lucifer. I didn’t like what you did back there. It ruined the fun out of this tournament! We’re just all trying to fight and have fun, but you threatened to kill me! What’s the big idea anyway? What did I do to you?”



Damn, Vegetto apologizing? Honestly… that’s the weirdest thing I’ve seen in Vortex…

Avalon thought to himself as he shook the disbelief. However, he thought he would let Vegetto have his moment. In a way, he was happy that the man took a step forward instead of his usual ten backwards.

Well, I guess it’s a start in the right direction at least…

Avalon’s eyes shifted to Malugia, narrowing as he heard the Creator God talk about taking Vegetto’s body and… Omnipotent City?

“Hold on one second.” Avalon cut off Malugia, distracting him from Daiman. “Omnipotent City? What’s that…?”
 
“Oh, sweet child. There’s no personal vendetta against you. I simply needed something to test the Breakers’ convictions, and you happen to be the best fit.” Lucifer held no ill feelings against Asher despite knowing that he is the son of Cuki. “Besides, I feel nothing but pity for you. An Alter Being… an unstable existence. Do try to avoid rushing into things. Your life is certainly at a greater risk than anyone here.”

Seeing Avalon interrupt Malugia, Lucifer pressed on. “Now, what are your wishes?”

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“Tch, don’t interrupt me as if you’re on the same level as I am—” Malugia’s eye widened upon staring at Avalon. He didn’t notice at first since he was preoccupied with his goals throughout the tournament. After examining the man for a moment, his tone changes to a more respectable manner. “I see, I didn’t realize I was speaking to a fellow deity.”

Malugia pointed his finger at him. “It is a city of gods. And not just any gods that some people called themselves around here. Gods of actual divinity. In other words, Gods that have created worlds, life, concepts, whatever you can think of. They are the fabric of creation and destruction. Those are the residents of that city.” He pressed his hand on his chest. “I am a resident there, but I had to leave to seek out a body worthy of my divine powers. This little girl had a destructive heart, but her physical capabilities limit my true potential.” He turns to Vegetto for a moment.

“You understand, right?” Malugia didn’t seem to be talking to Avalon, but rather someone else instead. “Let me convince this worthless child to grant my wish, then I’ll show you where Omnipotent City resides.”
 
Victor says to Malugia "The fact all one has to do is simple have the child exercise and train. That should tell you that reality Vertex is a strange place, or did you forget that all of us has a strange kind of immortality. I don't think I heard of anyone dyeing of old age." Victor flexes a bit to show that despite being an old man that he is very strong.

Victor asks Malugia "O and can you confirm are the kind of god that need worshipers?"
 
Berserk stood agape hearing Vegetto compliment Daiman-- where did that come from so suddenly?

"That's a new one for the books..." she mutters under her breath. "Hah? Who're you supposed to be again?" The punk immediately forgot about Malugia, glowering at it. She only remembered how utterly useless he was compared to the others, and took a step away from Kaiba to start the walloping for nearly costing her the match, pausing her reeled arm when he began to explain where he came from.

"What's Omnipotent City...? You mean there's a whole city and you're somehow not a complete joke among them? I have a hard time believing that. I bet they just kicked you out because you suck eggs!" Berserk used a ribbon to scratch her head about her own wish. "Let's see... I got this form but I have no idea what I can do with it yet. Hm." She pondered between Malugia and the omnipotents, and then over at Kaiba who seemed to be an ordinary human without any of the fancy technology he had at his disposal. In a way she kind of felt sorry for him, but was still impressed he was able to cause such a ruckus and get the Breakers involved without needing to be a superhuman. There was the question of how he was able to capture everybody in the first place, but it didn't seem like he had an entire set of supernatural abilities alongside it. Lucifer didn't run into much issue with bending the game's rules to Kaiba's detriment either-- he wasn't utterly powerless but there was a curious variable at play Berserk couldn't even guess at.

"Well, there isn't much I could wish for that I'm sure I don't already have the latent ability to do now. But I'm a person of science, and I need new data points for researching my next moves. Can I wish for special eyes that let me see if someone's an Omni-whatever!?" Berserk asked Lucifer. "It's not to be picky, but it's interesting there's a whole city full of them and we're just getting around to hearing about it... there's a whole bunch of questions behind that fact alone and I don't have the slightest clue to what any of it could mean. It could be bad news if nobody's ready to take on that kinda level." She didn't seem to like the vibes of how the city's inhabitants were described. "... But I'm not sure if I believe this guy... he looked weak enough in the match. I kinda wanna see if he'll just turn into a regular old Coin if we jump him. We can always find the city ourselves, can't we?"

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"How could some stranger be able to make him do that, of all things? Could this be a miracle...?" Bernkastel quipped, though she seemed as surprised as everyone else given Vegetto's despondent attitude. "By the way, Zenta. The lad over there... what are we going to do?" She looked over at Asher and back at him, unsure of what to do with the revelation. "I doubt he's going to just up and leave now that he knows you're here. And there's the fact he's her son. ... Does she even know it herself?"

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Mooli chuckled while shaking hands with Clark. "W-well, it's nothin' special... I'm kinda used to his antics by now 'cause it hasn't changed too much from when he was around my Sis. But maybe kicking his ass a little had more to do with it, ehehe!" She playfully stuck her tongue out and tapped a knuckle on the side her head. "Are you also one of his buddies? The vibe's like night and day... and ya seem kinda familiar..." Mooli squinted and pursed her lips as she stared up at the Kryptonian. ".... Nah! The other guy wears a cape with a big S on it! Must be the hair. Still, you were awesome out there yourself! I don't think I've seen anything quite like that holding your own against Big Dog right after the blue witchy girl. That takes some serious power! You should enter the next tournament!"
 
Cayde leaned back into his seat, keeping the warm smile he held on his mechanical face from earlier. He sat silently, seeing Clark's extensive enthusiasm and enjoying how happy he looked. The android quietly watched on, finding contentment and enjoyment in seeing that Mooli shared an energy that bounded well with Clark while the two complimented each other.



Vegetto's eyebrows initially turned down into a small scowl, the inital prideful reaction at the others' teasing to take offense to it. Yet as his guard raised, he felt the similarity of the situation to the past lives that made up his fusion. A wife teasing and nagging the brooding prince, and while none shared the same level of bond with Vegetto, he recognized some similarities. He turned his head around, briefly glancing around at the others. And while none shared any sentiment or love with their comments, there was at the very minimal, a relief that the situation had not gotten worse. Vegetto nearly sighed to himself in relief, nearly smiling in a near childish happiness that he had made the right choice.

Yet as soon as Lucifer's voice rung in his ears, Vegetto's mood soured immediately. His scowl returned in a heartbeat, his pupils turning to the angel, only silently glaring as Lucifer's request. He struggled to respond; the initial proud moment he felt would be compromised if he lashed out Lucifer in his usual demeanor. But with Asher distracting Lucifer, Vegetto lessened his stress, relieved that he could escape the situation.

His eyes turned back to Malugia next, but unlike the others, Vegetto had not heard the god demand Daiman grant a wish to steal his body nor even recalled Malugia mentioning the plan at the beginning of the tournament. Wanting to expand upon the small personal victory Vegetto felt in his mind, the Potara fusion loomed over Daiman and glared down at Malugia in the smaller body.

"Stop bothering the kid. He'll make his own wish, not yours."
 
A city of Gods…? Not just any Gods, but higher Gods? What the hell is he on about…?

Avalon tilted his head, thinking intently of what Malugia was talking about. However, he noticed a subtle, yet, annoying quip Malugia did. Malugia never looked at Avalon directly, instead, it was as if he looked through the man. Avalon glanced behind him, to see if he was oblivious to anyone else he spoke to, but his gaze lowered upon seeing no one. His eyes stared at the ground, as if trying to search for an answer.

Avalon’s eyes slowly widened as he whispered to himself the answer.

“Seilong…” Avalon blinked. “Seilong and his siblings created life in my universe. So, is he a resident…?”



Asher listened to Lucifer before his attention was caught by the Angel’s words. Lucifer felt pity for him? And an Alter Being, what was that? Asher felt a slight chill upon hearing that his life was in greater danger than anyone else’s. Something did not sit well with the youngster, as if he felt the seriousness of Lucifer’s words despite the Angel’s nonchalant attitude.

“Alter Being…? What is that? What do you mean my life is in greater risk?”

However, Lucifer had turned his attention away from Asher to Daiman. There was a bitter taste in Asher’s mouth, as if there was more he should know… For now, he ignored Lucifer and headed back to Zenta, his smile bright as ever.



Zenta stared at Asher as Bernkastel brought up an important note. Asher was not going to leave if he finally met up with his grandfather. There was a pause from the fox, his attention solely on his grandson.

“Leave Asher to me, I will take responsibility for him and care for him.” Zenta silently thought about Bernkastel’s second question. “I highly doubt Cuki would remember him. She barely remembered me, and she never mentioned anything remotely close to Asher’s existence while in Vortex…”

Zenta made a frown, knowing exactly how close Asher was with Cuki. It was a hard pill to swallow, and he dreaded the day the two would meet up. He saw Asher approach, his smile and charisma being a breath of fresh air not just for him, but the group.

“For now, let us mention nothing of Cuki’s… situation. It is best he remains unaware of his mother’s, uhm… mental state.” Zenta said in a whisper to Bernkastel.
 
“Is my fit that bad? I thought I was rocking this on…” Clark knew that Mooli meant no harm and rolled with it. “Thank you! You aren’t half bad yourself, either! That form you took, yeah, Vegetto told me that it was a special form. Seeing it for myself, I can see why Vegetto praised it. It’s stunning, ma’am!” An idea popped into his head. “Oh, I think Coella is the president of these tournament now, right? We should fight in the next tournament!”

“Don’t consider today’s events as a testament of my abilities, harpy. If I had a more capable body, I would’ve single-handedly won this stupid tournament. None of you would’ve dare spewing this level of disrespect towards me.” He boasted to downplay his poor showing in battle. “Just—” He fell backwards when Vegetto unexpectedly approached him and stared him down with that cold expression.

Sweating a bit, he clumsily snapped. “Y-you don’t order me around!” He stood up but the sheer difference of size between himself and Vegetto was that apparent, it was practically comical. “Daiman! Never mind that muscle-freaks, just do what I say and—”

“Anyways, that is an interesting wish.” Lucifer interjected Malugia’s sentence. “Special eyes to recognized omnipotent beings. I can do that.” The small fire wisp around his right index fingers several times before striking Berserk’s chest. After the flames disappeared after rippling once across her body, the powerpunk’s eyes changed slightly. Not enough to alter her eye colors but added a special hint of sparkles that resemble stars. “What he says is the truth, there is a city of gods, and he is indeed a resident there.” Lucifer turned to Avalon, who asked the evil god a question.

“Not all gods resided there, some are probably wandering around somewhere, but if they created life, they are automatically considered a resident. They just need to find it.” In which Lucifer refers to Berserk’s question on finding said city. “The Creator Gods infused it with strange power that only a god can recognize, and only a god can enter.” Lucifer raised his finger. “Now, with those eyes—"

“See?!” Malugia shouted over Lucifer, interrupting him. “You can mock me in this state, but once Daiman makes a wish to transfer my soul to Vegetto’s, I will truly reach the pinnacle of my true strength.” His eyes turned black at the threat that Berserk wanted to see if she could coin him. “Try as you might, you damn fire toad! Daiman! Listen to me boy, you are among people that could care less about anyone! Egos, hate, evil, darkness! You were lucky, but you won’t be for all! You think Coella is going to bail you out!? Listen to me and I shall make you a god! Use your voice and make that wish!”

Daiman furrowed his brows and turned to Lucifer. “…I wish this entire tournament was a really super fancy restaurant that served delicious food, and we all get to enjoy it to its fullest!”

After a moment of silence, Malugia lowered his arms. “…What?”

The angel blinked once before bursting out in laugh. “I can do that; I’m rather feeling starved.” Lucifer flicked the fire wisp towards the sky, and it spread throughout the entire tournament stadium. Within seconds, the tournament stadium and its aesthetics shifted dramatically, turning into a super-star restaurant that only the wealthy could afford to eat. It was breath taking of its aesthetics: stable lightning, stunning kitchens, excellent waiters and waitresses, and plentiful of tables for everyone to take a sit in. It as if the restaurant was just for the wealthy, it was something that fitted for the gods. In each table, coupled with their favorite foods and desserts in its absolute pristine quality. Everyone was heal to their fullest conditions; even Roya, appeared whole again and placed by a table of her favorite foods. The only one who did not appear in the restaurant was Seto Kaiba; it seems that he was nowhere to be found after Berserk left him out of her sight.

“Whoa!” Clark looked around after everything changed around him. “A fancy restaurant!? Last time I been in one of these was a long time ago! Nearly wiped out my allowances!” He looks at the table that showcases his favorite foods. “Great Caesar’s ghost! I haven’t seen these foods since my old world. Cruncy Noodles…!” He took a bite; tears rolling down his cheeks. “So good!”

“Wish granted. Congrats you two.” Lucifer bowed, then turned to Coella. “Congrats as well, new president of the tournament, Miss Coella. Now, Berserk. After we finished our meals, we should depart…”

“…. What?! No, NO.” Malugia flipped the table over in anger. “You wasted that wish for some food!?” He raised his finger towards the boy, gathering energy into his fingertips. “You should not have done that! Die!”
 
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Victor says in a flat tone "come on I literally gave you a simple way to grow stronger with the little girl you're with. That should tell you that even some random old geezer like me dos does not see you as a threat. It may take time but come on that one thing in all iteration of the reality vertex is one thing we all have."

Victor takes summons a little goblin that hands Clark a book to find any kind of food in the vertex. Victor says, "To use the book you can read it like a normal book or ask it a question about restraints."

Victor simple choses to eat without much fust.
 
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