Vol.2 Ch.94: 30F - The Summoning (4)

30F - The Summoning (4): The chapter begins with Wangnan sprawled on the ground, wounded by Beta. Meanwhile, the countdown for Viole to be summoned has begun. The robot states that a 5-minute waiting period is required. As Beta stares at the timer with an with an expression of disbelief on his face, Rak snatches Wangnan and puts some distance between him and Beta. He then asks Wangnan how his condition is. Wangnan replies that he is fine and that he will not die in after coming this far. He tells Rak and team to hold out for just 5 minutes, after which he is certain that Viole will come to their rescue.

Meanwhile, above the island, Io states that among the two remaining teams, Team Tangsooyook has the advantage, due to the fact that Yihwa had killed Medina, the enemy vanguard. He also tries not to arouse the audience's suspicion by telling them that Beta is a "mysterious combatant", hoping that they will believe that it is just another event. He then tells the Workshop to capture Beta as quietly as possible. Suddenly, Punk comes up to him and explains the severity of the situation, and that all the prisoners aboard the Archimedes have escaped from theit respective cells. Io exclaims in surprise, wondering how things could have gotten this out of hand.

While Io's announcement is resounding throughout the island, Vespa and team wonder what he means by "mysterious enemy". Leesoo, however, understands the implication and realizes that Koon's team and Beta are fighting at the Workshop. As revealed in the previous chapter, he had a "bad feeling" about Beta. As a result, he orders Vespa to summon Androssi as soon as possible. He then tells Quaetro and Akraptor to rendezvous with him. He states that together, they will go and support Koon's team at the Item Shop.

Back at the Item Shop, Beta is getting annoyed. He tells them that handing Viole over will make things much easier. Rak refuses, telling Beta to "come and get him". Beta forms three Shinsoo spheres (similar to Baangs, but bigger) in the air and fires them. Laure shields them with a Shinsoo barrier; he is annoyed and repeats that Beta is a monster who is not to be trifled with. Koon is intrigued and inquires as to what he means by "monster". Laure then tells Koon what Ran had told Novick many chapters ago, that Beta is not a human. He goes on to say that the Shinsoo he wields isn't his either and that the Workshop probably put "something" inside him. Beta's left eye begins to turn red, indicating that a partial ignition is about to take place. He ignites Daedalus and, as a result, two huge feet emerge from his back. Rak and the others prepare to dodge it, but Koon tells them to block it instead, as it may destroy the Item Shop and, as a result, interfere in the summoning of Viole. Rak stands under one foot and bears it's weight on his back, but he cannot stop the second foot, which is heading towards the Summoning pool. Surprisingly, Laure then takes initiative. He uses a Eurasia Family technique, "Piercing Water Blade", in order to sever the second foot. Meanwhile, Rak throws the first foot back. Yihwa notices an opportunity and blasts the foot away with her fire. Just as they are wondering if it's over, Beta emerges from the smoke unscathed. Laure states that it is just the beginning. Beta is mildly surprised by their power. He reveals that he had not planned on using his second weapon. He then unleashes another one of his partial ignitions, a large, green and slimy being called "Phobos". Laure wonders what exactly the Workshop researchers have done to him. While they are all staring with awe, Beta leaps up into the air. Two Shinsoo spheres emerge from Phobos' arms. Beta then proclaims that the fight is over, and states that he will blow the entire Item Shop away. Koon tells Laure and team to stop Beta. Laure, however, realizes the direness of the situation and states that it is impossible to do so. He then lays out the three available options - they can either protect themselves, protect the well or forfeit the Tournament - and tells Koon to choose one. Meanwhile, Beta mocks Viole, telling him that he must see his friends die right after being reunited with them. Suddenly, Sophia emerges at the enterance of the Item Shop, surrounded by Workshop guards. She pleads with Beta to stop what he is doing. Koon hopes that she will buy them some time, as only three minutes are remaining untill Viole is summoned. However, that is not to be. Beta tells Sophia to stop talking to him like he is a human. He tells her that he is now simply a weapon, one which is forged simply to carry out revenge. He goes on to say that Emily taught him that. Koon realizes that Sophia will not be able to stall Beta and tries to think of a solution quickly. Suddenly, he looks at the screen in front of him and realizes that since Team Snake had quit, this is the semi-final round. He immidiately calls Leesoo and tells him to quit the round. He gives a brief explaination to Leesoo, telling him that if they forfeit, then the round will be over. As a result, Viole will be able to be summoned without loading. Leesoo obliges. At that very instant, Beta blows up the Item Shop. Leesoo wonders if he had forfeited in time. Just as it seems that all hope is lost, a huge column of blue light emerges out from the ruins of the Item Shop. The Summoning robot states that the round has ended, and that as a result, Viole has been Summoned. The chapter ends with Viole facing Beta, with the Thorn floating at his side.

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