Chapter 182:

Planning A Direct Assault!

Project: INFERNO


(Meanwhile in the Anti-Realm, Kotalnious along with Ghotia, Hokses & Custodiara were discussing plans on retaliation, Ankoku and Fuchibuto were the two discussing with them.)

"Ankoku: Even if we were to make plans, who's to say Kazuya and Knitemare won't be watching our every move?"
"Kotalnious: Five of the fifteen Senvoinian Gods has agreed to lead an army towards Kazuya and Knitemare's forces."
"Ghotia: I will be one of the Gods taking the charge."
"Ankoku: I see... But what about Knitemare with that book? As long as he has that, we're unable to attack if Knitemare sees us."
"Kotalnious: One of the fifteen that is going on the operation actually has the ability to cloak themselves indefinitely and other individuals, she's our best goddess of disguise and cloaking."
"Fuchibuto: Well, we don't have a lock on their location and everyone who can teleport to realms are looking."
"Kotalnious: We have an intel source stating that they plan to attack the Dragon Realm in order to obtain a stronghold for their legion. And knowing Lord Dynnael is currently sending troops of the Drago Military to other realms, he and his son Choryrth are the only powerful lines of defense in the Dragon Realm."
"Fuchibuto: So you guys plan to intercept the enemies, before they get to the Dragon Realm? We don't know how fast they could be though, they could attack at any moment!"
"Hokses: Lord Dynnael entrusted us with this Divine COM, it allows us to get the alert the second the Dragon Realm or any other realm is under attack."
"Custodiara: And actually while we're on this topic, Ankoku. You're truthfully the third strongest individual today and is why we insist you accompany us on this attack."

(Ankoku was then surprised then responds.)

"Ankoku: Why me of all people?"
"Custodiara: According to the battle archive of the timeline, you were one of the only two individuals in history to ever knock Gaito Magachi onto his knees. If you could recuperate that exact power you had before, it could help us all in the war against Kazuya and Knitemare."
"Ankoku: You want me to reactivate my full powered self? ..Gee, I don't know. It's been so long I forgot I even had a maximum power level."
"Kotalnious: Your strength to take out this army will be extraordinarily helpful."
"Fuchibuto: What about the other realms?"
"Ghotia: The other realms will be guarded around the clock by our disciples. Along with the other gods who will be defending those realms."
"Ankoku: Hm... I suppose there's no issue in me bringing some extra firepower. But we're gonna need support. Someone who can transport everyone in and out in a blink of an eye."
"Custodiara: But also has experience in the medical field in case our fighters are severely wounded."

(As they all thought of everyone they know, Ankoku then stood up and looked to the east.)

"Ankoku: I think I know someone, and he's currently with Lord Dynnael and King Choryrth."

(Meanwhile in the Dragon Realm, Shibuto was continuously training with Choryrth as Dynnael watched the two from afar as Fuchibuto and Ankoku along with Kotalnious and the three gods accompanying him meets the three in the Dragon Realm for an offer. Meanwhile on Earth, near the oceans near Hakodate, Lotus was training with his Gojai Dojo disciples while his daughter and wife were watching on. Suddenly, the training was interrupted by an incoming pirate ship across the seas. As the ship sails in, a pirate crew disembarks while kneeling to the jester attired-Milo The Clown, staring down Lotus Kenhiro and with Milo was Kenta Magachi.)

"Lotus: ..."
"Female Disciple #1: Do we attack, Lotus-senpai?"
"Lotus: Remain calm my students, I am familiar with this man."
"Milo: ..."
"Lotus: ..."
"Milo: Lotus Kenhiro, The Grand Assassin of all of Yamaguchi."
"Lotus: Milo The Jester, my one escaped target... and Kenta. What brings you two to Hakodate?"
"Milo: Me and Kenta were searching for more worthy companions. It is time we no longer sit on the sidelines as Kazuya and that bastardized Knitemare sit on thrones and laugh at us!"
"Lotus: ...I cannot join you."
"Kenta: ...?"
"Lotus: I am one who wishes for vengeance for the death of Gaito... But I have priorities I cannot let go of."

(Lotus was looking at his wife and daughter whom was worried on the conversation.)

"Kenta: Lotus, you were Gaito's right hand man... You were always a first responder to major threats, you've even defeated Satan in hand to hand combat..!! How could you turn down the chance to fight for my brother..?! Your long time best friend..?!"
"Lotus: ...Allow me to answer your question with a question... "Would Gaito continue a fight he finds pointless to even finish?"
"Milo & Kenta: ..."
"Lotus: Gaito has dropped many fights in his days, because he finds no point in finishing something if it's purpose is already served. This fight has served its purpose and I cannot risk putting my disciples and my family in another situation like such."
"Milo: ...If you ever change your mind, we will be around until it's time for war. MEN! PORTAL US TO RUSSIA!"

(As the pirate crew immediately spawns a portal to Russia in hopes to recruit Trample Horn, Lotus disappointedly looks down as the crew then vanished. One of Lotus's disciples then approaches him to ask him a question.)

"Male Disciple #1: Master Lotus... The timeline needs you, how could you turn them down...?"
"Lotus: ...I have reasons, you all.. and my family."

(As Lotus then dismissed his disciples, his wife and daughter then followed along with every disciple worried for Lotus as they'd all return to the Gojai Dojo. Meanwhile in an unknown realm, the now nine resurrected Dimensional Warlords were swearing their allegiance to Kazuya and Knitemare as they were then offered with tasks.)

"Kazuya: Now... Let's see. Knitemare, what are those fools planning down there?"
"Knitemare: They plan to send reinforcements to the Dragon Realm, in hopes to counter our raid on Dynnael's realm."
"Kazuya: HA! Such a simple yet foolish plan... Hm.. I'll send-"

(Immediately, Kazuya's ears were forcefully ringing, forcing him to squirm cringingly at the sound before opening his eyes to see a silhouette of Khomat standing behind the nine Warlords. Kazuya immediately screams and blasts the nine as they'd evaded the attack in time.)

"Kazuya: ...! I'm sorry... I saw someone there.. It was.. Khomat."
"Knitemare: ...! Khomat..? But I couldn't sense him nor pinpoint his location, how could you see him?"
"Kazuya: ...I don't know.."

(Kazuya then syncs his mind with the entire timeline as he then pinpointed the Beast Realm. After finding Khomat sitting on his throne, Kazuya immediately jumps at an evil laugh coming from Khomat as he then reawakens in his body.)

"Kazuya: .GAH! Change of plans, we're striking the Dragon Realm, now! I'm sending you four, Kebi, Krivona, Adanuma and Cauleena, GO!"

(As they'd leave immediately, Kazuya began sweating out of nervousness of the fact Khomat has tracked their location without any effort in trying.)

"Knitemare: ...Kazuya, what's the issue?"
"Kazuya: ..Khomat. He found my realm, he'll be coming here soon...!"

-In The Beast Realm-

(Khomat was walking down his throne and looked back at it before pressuring enough force in his legs with his hands in his pockets then rocket out of the Beast Realm into the endless space of universes while leaving with a maniacal laugh.)

"Khomat: YOU'RE MINE KAZUYA!! HAHAHAAAA...!!"