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Due to the excessive length of this update, it’s split into two parts. This is part two.
Choose 13 units for this final battle against Emperor Zuul. This won’t be an easy one.
Come, Zuul! Come here and fight us!!
How terrible… Planet Gishin is this far gone already… That’s a lot of damage…
I know! But right now we need to deal with Zuul!
Come on out, Zuul! Now you’ll have to deal with Kento Tate!
Don’t forget I’m here too, Kento! Come on, Zuul!
There’s three Zuuls?
Dammit, which one is the real one…
There’s no time to think about it! Just kill them all!
Hahahaha. It’s useless. Did you think you can win just by fighting in space? You will all die here!
Zuul, if you intend to keep fighting, we will defeat you!
Yes. This is for us, the people of the galaxy, and for Kloppen!
I am the ruler of the universe. Everything in the universe moves at my will. You cannot resist!
Phase one of this showdown has THE BOYS fight against three Emperor Zuuls and a lot of the strongest Gishin grunts there are. The best advice I can give is to take this stage slow and pace yourself. Don’t do what I did and ignore some of the grunts and destroy the Zuuls first. The grunts and Zuuls will move towards you after a few turns in waves, so watch out for Emperors moving at high speeds.
Even a fake Zuul is intimidating. His strongest attack has a range of 3-9 and he has both HP and EN regen. Even the fakes have the Prevail skill, which makes him a lot harder to hit when his HP gets lower and lower. Try to use as little SP as possible, as you’ll need it when the battle really begins. When you do decide to fight them, focus down one at a time. Try to stay as close to him as possible to avoid his strongest attacks.
Everyone had words to say to Zuul, and I don’t blame them.
(L-Liana! Here comes Zuul!)
Zuul, I’ll never forgive a terrible person like you! We won’t lose to you! I’ll end you here! Then we’ll go back to Earth!!
How rude! You’re going to defeat me!? Stop being so arrogant!
You cunning Earthling! Die!
Dammit, I won’t die until I kill you! We’ll win no matter what!!
Damn Zuul! What pressure! We must kill this monster here no matter what!
Curse you Earthling! I won’t let you get away!
Life is what supports this universe! I can’t let someone like you do with it as you please! You can’t keep on living! Return to hell, Zuul!!
Silence, Earthling! Do you think I can be defeated by someone like you?
The Gishin Empire and your ambitions end here, Zuul! We will defeat you! As long as people like you are around, there won’t be peace on Earth or in space!
Don’t make me laugh, Earthling!
Zuul! How can you drag your own planet into this!?
All life in the universe exists for me! I am the ruler of the galaxy! Don’t be so arrogant as to defy me!
It’s crazy to think that you can kill as many people as you want with that kind of logic! That shouldn’t happen! People like you should just disappear!!
Zuul, there is no future for people like you. I will kill you here.
Hmph, do you think you can defeat me with your own strength? Worm, realize how powerless you really are!
Damn you… I will defeat you even if it means sacrificing my life!
Hahahahaha. Die and realize your stupidity, worm!
Zuul, I can never forgive someone like you! I, Koji Kabuto, will send you to your grave!
Hahahaha. Go ahead and try if you can! There’s no way you can beat me!
You fool who defies me, die and realize your foolishness! Wahahahahaha!!
Dammit, I can’t die! I’m not going to die here! Time to fight, Zuul!
Commander Gandal is dead. So is Waal and Kloppen. All that remains is you, Emperor Zuul! Even if we have to fight to the death, I will defeat you! Let’s go!
How dare you defy me, man from Planet Fleed! I won’t forgive you! Die!
Zuul! King Fleed’s daughter, Grace Maria Fleed, has come to defeat you! Prepare yourself!
Hahahahahaha! What can someone like you even do!? Die!
Wahahahahaha! Die, you Earthling worm!
Dammit, I wonder if this mech will last…
Hey, Ryoma!
We’ll die together! Go to hell, monster!! UUUOOOOOOOOOO!!
Why you! We won’t lose to you! Gou, Gai, let’s do this!!
Understood.
Yeah!
Silence! If you have a death wish, I’ll oblige!
Zuul! We’re your opponent! Prepare yourself!
Kento Tate. If you stand down, I’ll give you control of Helios.
Don’t mess with me! I’m not fighting for that!
Moron. Then die!
Tch. Kento, here he comes!
Zuul, how many people have suffered because of you! We’ll make you understand!
Wahahahahaha. Die, Mars!
Zuul, I won’t die until I defeat you! Let’s go, Godmars!
You fool!!
Zuul, prepare yourself! I will defeat you and bring peace back to Planet Gishin! I will avenge my parents here and now!
Hmph, Marg. I can’t be defeated by someone like you. Die, Marg. Edea and Aida are waiting for you in the afterlife! Wahahahahaha!!
Damn you, Zuul!!
Damn pest! Anyone who defies me will die!
A monster like you has no right to call others a pest!
Hahahah! Do you think someone like you can defeat me?
Why not? Dorothy, hold on tight. Let’s go, Big O!
You say you can sacrifice as many people as you want because all life in the universe belongs to you!? You’ve got to be kidding me! Everyone is trying their best to live their own lives! Not just for us, but for the sake of the people on Planet Gishin, we will defeat you!
Hahahaha. I am the emperor of the galaxy! Everything belongs to me! Any fool who defies me will die and realize their own foolishness!
Whew. But eventually, the three Zuuls will perish. And then, the fight enters phase two.
Another one!?
Damn Zuul… Were all those just shadows?
This one looks tougher than the others…
…But that’s the real Emperor Zul. No doubt about it.
Hahahahaha!! You idiots still don’t get it? You can’t beat me. Give up now.
If we lose, we won’t know why we came all the way here. We absolutely won't lose!
Mars, you should be grateful that you can die while looking at Planet Gishin!
Sorry Zuul, but we are all humans. We have no intention of dying in a place like this!
So you really are idiots who don’t know when to give up! You fools!!
This is the real Zuul. 150k HP is nothing to scoff at, especially since he will recover 15k HP every single turn. Add in increased stats compared to his shadows and he’ll live up to the hype. But there’s only one of him and he lacks a MAP attack. Pace yourself and save SP for Valor and Aim when his health starts to get low. Just this one phase took me 25 minutes and that’s with skipping most animations.
If you defeat this Zuul like you normally would…
Over already? Do you think this is enough to defeat me? Don’t make me laugh!
Dammit…
It should be apparent to you now. You have no chance of winning!
What the hell is he…
Can we really defeat something like that…?
Idiots, don’t give up!! If he comes back, we’ll just have to defeat him as many times as we need to!!
Hehe, well, that’s all there is to it.
You’re right… We can’t give up…
Hmph. Come at me as much as you want, pests!
Defeating Zuul will have him revive two more times at full HP. That’s 450k HP of Zuul, which is insane on SP and the unit’s resources. There is a better way, but only if you believe.
SECRET ALERT
If you got Daltanious’ secret weapons back on the Helios route and Daltanious is still alive, have Takeru deliver the final blow to the real Zuul. An event will play out that will prevent him from reviving, as well as give a small upgrade to Godmars.
That means if you didn’t take the Helios route, you’ll have to burn through all 450k HP. But Rim went through that route and now it’s time to take out Zuul once and for all.
With a nearly defeated Godmars, Takeru lands the final blow with a regular God Flash.
I did it…?
What!?
Wahahahaha!!! It’s useless! You’re nothing more than insects. There’s no way you could have ever defeated me! Die, Mars!
Uwaaa!! I can’t die… Not until I defeat Zuul…
Godmars - A Monument of Love
Mars, it seems your psychic powers are reaching their limit. Fuahahahahahaha!!
Ugh… No, are we really unable to kill Zuul…
(Mars…)
Marg…?
(Mars, you’ve been backed into a corner, thinking that you cannot defeat Zuul and survive. Now I need to tell you our father Edea’s last words.)
Brother…
(Mars… To live is to know death. It means risking your life. Mars, fight for peace in the boundless, vast universe. Defeat Emperor Zuul. Risk your life with your entire being. Beyond that, lies the future…)
(Marg… Dad. I…)
What’s wrong, Takeru!?
…Godmars, FULL POWER!!
Godmars - The King of Space! Godmars
Mars… It can’t be!?
You stubborn bastard, I’ll finish you off!
Zuul… We’ll both die together!
[Takeru restrains Zuul]
What!?
Godmars is grappling Zuul!?
He couldn’t… Takeru, are you going to use that!?
The Antiproton Bomb…
No way!?
I want to stop him… It might not kill Zuul…
Tch…
Dammit, what should I do… Isn’t there a better way!?
Mars!!
…Dr. Earl, there’s still that! What about using Hyperspace Energy!?
Hmm… Maybe we could release all the Hyperspace Energy and minimize the impact of the Antiproton Bomb…
What!? Old man, we can do that!?
B-but we don’t know how much energy Daltanious can withstand… Also Godmars might…
What was that?
…Kento, Danji. Mars is risking his life to defeat Zuul. We can’t let his feelings go to waste. You must also fight with your lives on the line. Not just to protect us, but to protect the people of Planet Gishin. Only you can do it.
Dad…
…Well if only we can do it, we have to do it.
…If Gaia explodes, it’ll be all over for us anyway. We won’t be able to complain.
Yes. Please, Kento and Danji. Do it.
We’re entrusting our lives to you.
Yeah. Let’s do it! We’ll risk our lives! Let’s go, Danji!
Yeah!
Mom, Dad, I’ll be there soon…
Argh! Let go of me!!
Thank you, everyone. And goodbye…
Uuuuooooooooo!?
Dammit! We’ll make it in time!!
Damn you Mars! You fools! You don’t know how dangerous the things coming out of that dimension gate the ancient Earthlings created are! But you opened it anyway! No one can stop their invasion unless we destroy Earth! If they invade, we’ll all die! You should die regretting your foolishness in defying me! FUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
What do you mean!?
But I’m not going to die! My cells are scattered throughout the universe and will change form into your new ruler once again! Hahahaha. Zuul of Planet Gishin is just one of my cells borrowing a body! I will one day regain the power to fight them! Wahahahahaha!!
(Please… Give us a miracle… The power to survive…)
Here we go. HYPERSPACE ENERGY, RELEASE!!
[Screen fades to white]
[Space around Planet Gishin]
Ugh… What happened…
S-sir, it was a success!! By releasing the Hyperspace Energy, we managed to divert the force of the Antiproton Bomb’s explosion into sound! There was almost do damage to us or Planet Gishin!
We’re saved…
L-Lord Kento! Are you okay, Lord Kento!?
Damn… That was close. I thought we were done for. Sorry, but can someone please retrieve Daltanious? It won’t move.
Kento… Are you safe? Well done.
What happened to Zuul and Takeru?
Zuul was hit by the Antiproton energy and was obliterated. Godmars is floating around over there.
Eh… Mars!? Mars, are you alive!?
Kloppen, did you see it? Zuul’s final moments…
We did it. We finally defeated that demon Zuul…
That’s right, brother! We killed the demon!! It’s finally over!!
Yeah… that’s right. We won! Everyone, can you hear me?
It’s over… How’s Takeru Myojin?
Mars… Mars!!
Ah… I can hear you. I’m fine, Roze.
Mars… I’m glad you’re safe…
You did it, Takeru!!
Well done, Takeru.
But what happened… Did the Antiproton Bomb explode?
Yeah, do you know, Takeru?
That’s what I don’t understand. How did this happen…
Mars, it’s because everyone risked their lives for this wish. Your last bit of life force, everyone’s feelings, their prayers, created a miracle.
Marg…
(...The power of thought, huh?)
A miracle… I don’t really get it.
It’s that good enough? Everyone is safe.
Yeah… You’re right. Everyone did great. Please return.
[Ra Cailum, Bridge]
Zuul has fallen. It’s all over now.
Yeah. The Gishin Empire was only maintained by Zuul’s strong control. With his death, it’ll collapse even without Helios.
Yes. Now they won’t attack the Earth Sphere. Beltorchika, how is Planet Gishin?
Hmm… For now, the volcanic activity and abnormal weather seem to have subsided. But there’s devastating damage all over the planet, especially in urban areas.
I see… Damn that Zuul.
Everyone, could you come down to the planet’s surface? We need to help the people of this planet.
You want to?
But Prince Harlin…
I’d like to ask the same thing. They’re in the midst of chaos right now. We need to explain the situation and help them recover.
Please. This is the planet I was born on.
We don’t have the Guide Dog anyway, so we have to head down there. Otherwise, we won’t be able to return to Earth.
Yeah… We’ll have to use the Imperial Army’s facilities. Will they help, Roze?
Yes, we have a warp catapult. If it’s broken, we’ll prioritize its repair. Leave it to me.
There’s not much else we can do, but we can try to help while we’re there.
Yes.
Thank you!
[Ra Cailum, Briefing Room]
All of your hard work has finally paid off. Oh, Lord Kento, your father is waiting for you.
Huh? We’ve done our part. Now it’s your time to do your thing.
It seems everyone is here. Prince Harlin, you had something to say?
Thank you so much for all of your help. I have no words to express my gratitude. But the true battle is just beginning. We must put an end to the fighting between the Imperial and Rebel armies in each region, rebuild every devastated planet…and establish a Galactic Federal Republic.
Wha-what do you mean!? A… Federal Republic!? Prince Harlin, what about the Helios Empire…
Dr. Earl, planets in this galaxy can never again be ruled by only one man.
B-but the glorious history of Helios…
That was all a lie. Doctor, I looked at the database with Manabu’s help. I’ve learned the shocking truth about the countless clones who were created for the Helios emperors, and then brutally killed. Clones like Kloppen.
What do you mean?
They were born to protect the Helios emperor, to protect his false authority, and to be killed. They were given no freedom whatsoever, only to exist as biological tools like dolls. That’s the dark history that the Helios royal family has been hiding. The prosperity of Helios and the dominance of the royal family were built on a long history of horrific sacrifices.
T-that’s…
That’s horrible…
It’s abnormal for one person and his bloodline to rule over such a vast galaxy. That’s not only the case for Helios, but also for Zuul. This must never happen again. Dr. Earl, I didn’t fight to restore the Helios Empire. I fought for the sake of peace.
Dad… You’re my dad alright!
Ohhhh… But…
…Do you really think that’s possible?
It will be difficult. I wasn’t expecting an easy solution. But what the galaxy needs going forward is neither military force nor power. It needs people from diverse civilizations to respect each other and to have the courage and passion to face difficulties, to move forward towards a common goal. I want to start this on Planet Gishin. And then, little by little, I want to spread it.
I think it’s wonderful. I regret that the Earth Sphere does not have a truly unified government. But we will do our best to make sure that one day, Earth can join the other planets.
…
Damn… That’s one hell of an uphill battle.
Yeah… I don’t really get it myself.
It’ll be tough for us to just stay within the Earth Sphere.
True…
Old man, don’t get so dejected. It doesn’t mean that everything we’ve done so far has been in vain.
…I know. If it leads to peace in the galaxy, then I have nothing more to say.
[Ra Cailum, Operations Room]
So, where’s Prince Harlin?
He went to Zuul’s palace. Come to think of it, Rui was here this morning, wasn’t she?
Yep. She went to check on the town with Roze and Takeru.
Just rebuilding Planet Gishin seems like a lot of work.
Even though it was all Zuul, we are also kinda responsible…
But a Galactic Federation. That’s something to think about.
It’s to be expected of the royal family of an interstellar empire. They have a different way of thinking than us.
They’ll start with Gishin and Helios, along with a few other planets. So how’s everything out there?
Sir, the reconstruction efforts in various places are being carried out by remnants of the Imperial Army that remained on the planet. They’re quite strong, and their mobile weapons are being used for the work. All of the warp catapults seem to have been damaged. Roze confirmed it’ll take about a week to repair them.
An entire week…
I guess we should consider this time as a vacation.
It’ll be a good break for everyone… Anyway, regarding the danger to Earth that Zuul mentioned…
I don’t know about any ancient civilizations, but everything else matches what Eve told us. I’m not sure how Zuul knew about it, but I’m pretty sure it’s accurate.
Something that invades from another dimension… Something that wipes out all life… It has to be them.
Ruina… and the “King of Ruin”.
So you’re saying that Zuul wanted to destroy the Earth to stop them?
It would make sense. The destruction of the Earth in Yahagi’s world was to do the same thing. It must have been to prevent the invasion of those energy lifeforms from another dimension.
…
…I see. The thing that came out of the “Fabula Fores” that professor Radcliffe opened is what Zuul and Eve feared. There’s no doubt that they’re referring to Perfectio. The ancient civilization that Zuul mentioned must be the people who left those ruins behind.
Yes… I agree. Zuul had to be referring to Perfectio.
So it is. So Cliff, was dad the cause of all of this…?
Whether it was intentional or not doesn’t matter. Considering the circumstantial evidence, the professor’s research on the lowest level had to be a portal to another dimension.
Seriously, Doctor? You Re-Tech guys did something outrageous. Now we all have to deal with it.
There’s no point in complaining now. The issue is how we’ll respond. We still don’t know how to break through the Antarctic energy field. It’s clear that there’s only so much that we can achieve by brute force. It’ll depend on how far the analysis that Treize and Bahamut has gone…
Our Earth was hiding something much bigger than we thought. Dammit all. If what Zuul said was true, then the only silver lining is that they haven’t fully invaded yet.
Yes… I’m worried about the Earth. We should go back as soon as possible.
…I guess I should have stayed in the Earth Sphere.
No matter how much we want to go home, we have to wait. The important thing now is that everyone gets some rest. When we get back to Earth, we’ll hit Ruina as hard as we can.
I hope that Battle 7 was successful too…
There’s no point in dwelling on it.
Cliana, I previously asked you about your mech’s systems. Depending on what happens…
Char, what are you…
If that’s necessary, then that’s my role, not her’s. I am Ruina. I was created by Perfectio. I’m a Melior Esse, not a human. I promised I would use my life for you all.
Ven… B-but…
(Ventus… You…)
It’s fine. I was going to disappear. If there’s anything I can do for you, I will do it. That alone is enough to explain why I was born into this world.
Ven…
[Planet Gishin, Launch Base]
So we can finally go back to Earth?
If we use the warp catapult, we’ll be in the Earth Sphere instantly.
It’s for the best. I want to check the situation on Earth right away.
Yeah… I wonder what’s going on there.
Not just the Earth, but I’m also worried about Battle 7.
The Varauta and the Protodeviln…
Yes. I too am worried about the destroyed migrant fleet…
There’s still a lot of problems left. I’m getting sick of this.
Well, let’s leave it to my dad and hurry back.
Tch. Vacation’s over already.
Yeah, it went by so far.
I want to go back to Earth. I just can’t relax on this planet.
Where did you learn that, Suzy?
Earth… I wonder how Kasarelia is holding up…
Let’s go back to Earth.
Yes… Everything will be settled there.
What about you, octopus guy? Are you going to stay here with my dad?
We have to stop those punks or whatever they are. With the galaxy at risk, I can’t just sit back and do nothing. Of course I’m going back to Earth to fight alongside you.
Roze, Marg is going to Earth with us. …Won’t you join us?
I’m staying here. For Planet Gishin, my planet, and the Federal Republic. Also to be a liaison with Earth. I think you’ll be fine over there. Mars… We’ll meet again someday. As long as we’re both alive…
Roze… are you sure? Really sure?
…
Oh, it looks like it’s about time. Let’s all board the ship.
Yes. Relena, let’s board.
Go, Mars. You must return to Earth as soon as possible.
Sis, you can’t. You really want to go to Earth with Mars, don’t you? Just go. We’ll do your work just fine.
Rui… but…
From what I’ve heard, there are still things you have to do over there. Mars, Earthlings, please take care of Roze.
Rui, I know it’s going to be hard, but please do your best.
I know, Relena. I intend to do whatever I can to avoid fighting and to prevent any more pointless sacrifices. I ask that you do your best as well.
That goes without saying. After all, the Earth is our home.
See ya, old man. I’m counting on you to take care of things here.
Godspeed. Lord Kento, I’m going to miss you. Please be careful. I’m praying for your success.
Just want to share this here. The final battle against Zuul was rough, as you can see here with the post battle repair bill. I can’t imagine having to go through two more phases of Zuul’s eye lasers. Also doing the “quick kill” removes Godmars’ Antiproton bomb, so he can now be killed like any other unit without causing a Game Over!
Next update will be the final battle against the Protodeviln.