MLTO C4, P7

This is the seventh Part of "MLIV:TO" 's fourth Chapter.
It was released on 12.02.2023.
== Plot ==
While our heroes were dealing with the troublemakers at the Water Temple and defending it from a certain imminent threat, the situation back in Goznor presumably got worse. It seems like the alien being that threatened Geralt and his allies in the centaur lands managed to sneak its way into the capital, taking over the most powerful and prominent soul in his vicinity.
It is unknown what this powerful creature wants, but one thing is for sure. If he is allowed to get what he wants, the entire universe is in danger. In the state of total chaos, Redmark will achieve total victory and the world will fall before his iron fist.
Will our heroes be able to stop the alien and save the world again?
== Story ==
Geralt and his allies leave the Water Temple behind. As they step on the road that leads to Goznor, Geralt looks around and takes a look at Lake Qur, clearly worried about Emela's well-being.
"Geralt? Why did you stop?"- Aurelia asks him- "Is something on your mind?"
Geralt sighs.
"All this time, Miss Emela only wanted to spread the influence of the guardians and help people, just like every hero around the world."- He says to himself- "She was expecting to feel excitement. And yet, all that she got was disappointment. Her temple, the place that she truly calls her home, was almost destroyed in a deadly raid and her dear protectors were wiped out by those remorseless invaders."
He looks up.
"Even though she cannot stay with us, I can still feel her presence around us."- He adds- "Miss Emela never went anywhere. She has been here with us and she will always be."
Aurelia raises her eyebrow.
"Geralt?"
Geralt looks at her and smiles.
"Oh! Well, it's nothing serious!"- He exclaims- "I was just thinking about how... how beautiful the lake is! Maybe we should go for a swim when this adventure is over!"
Aurelia grins.
"You just conveyed my very own thoughts and it's very cool!"- She says- "Yes, I would love to spend some time swimming with you. Maybe we'll get to know each other a little better!"
Geralt smiles.
"That would be wonderful."
Dante stares at the two of them and sighs.
"Aurelia may be blind to Geralt's true feelings, but I am not fooled."- He says to himself- "I know how worried he is about those that he truly cares about. And I feel the same way right now."
He looks up.
"I hope that those fiends didn't corrupt him... "
The three of them move toward the capital as fast as they possibly can. 
On their way there, they come across groups of concerned guards. They are well-armed, but seemingly distracted from their duties. One of them approaches them, possibly to warn them about a new threat, but soon decide that it is not worth it and walk away, allowing them to pass.
"The tension in the air is rising. Everyone is still doing their appointed work, but they seem to be a little... down."- Geralt says to himself- "Maybe we arrived too late?"
Dante stares at the capital ahead of them.
"Do you think that my parents are alright?"
Aurelia raises her eyebrow.
"Why do you ask?"
Dante sighs.
"It's clear that the alien entity that's been causing havoc around the world has set its sights on my father's kingdom. In my opinion, it must be looking for a host. An unwilling individual that can help him achieve his goals without being noticed by the heroes of our world."- He says- "My father is a powerful warrior and a master of the fire arts. If the fiend manages to take control of him, then we... we... "
Geralt smiles.
"Relax, Dante. There is no need to worry."- He says to him- "Even if your parents are in a sea of trouble that they cannot swim away from, I am sure that we will find a way to revert whatever damage was done to them and the kingdom."
He looks at him.
"Every ailment that has been afflicted upon us can be cured. There is no doubt in that."- He says- "That creature's presence is an infection to our world. And do you know what is the best way to purge it for good?"
Dante raises his eyebrow.
"By talking to it with brute force."
Geralt nods.
"Exactly!"
Dante takes a step back.
"But I... I don't want to fight my loved ones!"- He exclaims- "I don't think that I can do it, Geralt!"
Geralt looks up.
"Well, I also hope that we can find a more peaceful solution."- He says- "But this might be our only choice. We must be prepared for the worst, cousin."
Dante sighs.
"I... I'll try to help you as best as I can."- He says- "But I don't know if I can... I can do it."
Aurelia shakes her head.
"Just listen to what Geralt says to you and don't be a crybaby."- She says- "Concentrate, release and subdue. That's what I say."
Dante looks at her.
"And that will... save Goznor?"
Aurelia glares at him.
"Now's not the time to be smart and doubtful! We must act!"- She yells- "If you're unable to do something that needs to be done, then you're just a liability in our ranks!"
Dante raises his eyebrow.
"A... liability?"
Geralt sighs.
"Believe me, she has said the same thing to me. More than once."- He says- "If you want her to stop, just follow your orders and do not hesitate. This is the task that was assigned to us and we must carry it out."
Dante sighs.
"Alright. Fine."- He says- "But I don't... want to be the one to do it. I'll help you, but I refuse to deal the finishing blow."
Aurelia smiles.
"Atta boy."- She says- "Maybe now we can continue with this dreaded mission, at long last."
Geralt nods.
"Let us proceed."- He says- "To Goznor!"
The three of them proceed and arrive at the gates of Goznor. A group of worried guards inspects them from above and opens the gates for them. They pass by without being questioned by them.
"Isn't it strange that the guards didn't say a thing to us?"- Aurelia asks- "It was almost as if they were afraid of something. Or someone."
Geralt sighs.
"Maybe the curse of the Firestarter has spreaded deeper than we feared."- He says- "The signs of it are everywhere. Destroyed grasslands. Burned settlements. Warriors that have not slept for what would seem like entire weeks."
He turns to his allies.
"It is finally clear what is happening right now."- He says- "History is repeating itself once again. And we are right in the heart of the storm."
The trio soon arrives at Castle Goznor. There, they meet with Geralt's stepmother and grandfather, who fill them in on what happened during their absence.
"And that's the end of the story."- Jared says- "Our situation, it has not been very good. We were barely holding on. Maybe your arrival will change everything, though."
Geralt raises his eyebrow.
"Suspicious fires? Screams of distant unfortunates? Signs of desertion?"- He asks- "That sounds like a state of total anarchy!"
Amber nods.
"And I think that you might be right, dearest. It ain't no lie."- She says- "I talked to the folks at the police department and they think that this disaster wasn't caused just by a single entity. There were a lot of them, united against the order. Destroying everything in their path just because they felt like it. And they always claimed that this is the new law that everyone has to abide to."
Jared sighs.
"On top of that, the king has been acting very weird. It is as if he is not in his right mind, as if he is trying to play tricks on the entire kingdom and hide some kind of a secret identity."- He says- "Could this be some sort of a sign?"
Dante gasps.
"Oh no!"- He says to himself- "The worst of my fears have just come true... "
He quickly takes a few steps forward and opens the doors of the castle.
"We need to find my parents!"- He exclaims- "Now."
Jared raises his eyebrow.
"But prince!"- He says- "Don't you think that we should-- "
Dante shakes his head.
"I said now!"
As the five of them step further into the castle, they are stopped by a group of worried guards.
"We are sorry, honored envoys."- One of them, possibly their commander, says- "Visiting hours postponed for another month and entry in the castle is prohibited. We insist that you-- "
Dante wastes no time to push through them.
"Get out of my way, you incompetents!"- He yells- "We're trying to save the kingdom!"
The guards watch, shocked, as Geralt and his allies enter the throne room unimpeded. However, they do not make a move. They do not attempt to stop them. They simply shrug as if it were just some weird occurence on the street and decide to leave instead of getting involved.
When the heroes enter the throne room, they see the king and queen sitting on their thrones. Sharla seems to be doing okay, but there seems to be something completely wrong with Donovan. His eyes are glowing dark red and there is a wicked smile on his face.
"Ah, my wife! We have visitors and stuff!"- Donovan exclaims and stands up- "Welcome, my loyal minions! We hope that you enjoy your stay!"
Dante glares at him.
"Don't play any games with me, troublemaker!"- He exclaims- "I know that you're not my father!"
Donovan raises his eyebrow, as if to some sort of ludicruous joke.
"What are you talking about... umm... son of mine?"- He asks- "It's me, your old father! Why don't you recognize me?"
Geralt stares at him.
"Judging by the otherworldly state and the weird motions, there is little that cannot be recognized by a normal human being, let alone one that has seen trouble around every corner."
Dante draws his spear, surprising the guards and his parents.
"Get out of my father's body, demon!"- He yells- "I will not take no for an answer!"
Sharla stares at her son, shocked.
"Danny, what's going on?"- She asks- "Are you being possessed again?"
Dante stares at her. His expression softens. A little bit.
"Don't you see the obvious already, mom? Dad is not the same as he was before!"- He exclaims- "Even from this distance, I can see the being that is claiming his body. The vile beast that's corrupting his entire being with its presence. And we must do our best to yank it out as soon as possible!"
Sharla stares back at her son.
"Danny... "
Donovan shakes his head.
"I say that you're a complete liar... umm... son of mine! You should be jailed for what you just said!"- He exclaims- "Guards! Get this brat out of my sight!"
As the guards grab Dante, he glares at his father.
"Do you see it now?!"- He yells- "My father would never treat anyone like this! He's always been a respectful and wise man, always positive and cheerful! And this monster is... is... he's nothing like my father!"
He points at him.
"This is not my father, everyone! This is an imposter!"- He yells- "And if we allow him to ruin our kingdom for any longer, then there might be no kingdom left very soon!"
Supportive of her son's decision, Sharla stands up and tells the guards to stand down.
"I can see that my son is telling the truth. I believe every word that he says."- She says- "Let my boy go. Now."
The guards state at their king, then at their queen. Unsure who they should listen to, they argue with each other for a few seconds. Eventually, wiser heads prevail and they let go of Dante, focusing their attention on their beloved king.
"What is this nonsense? Are you... disobeying be?!"- Donovan yells- "This is unacceptable! You can't just barge into my throne room and spread your chaos!"
Dante glares at him.
"Actually, you already did that."- He says- "The fires of darkness have already spread deep inside of our lovely kingdom. And you were the reason behind all of our troubles, monster."
Donovan's eyes begin to flash red again. He laughs.
"So what if I am the villain? What will you do, hmm?"- He asks- "Even if you do manage to defeat me, all of the guards will know what you did and will chase you until you're gone for good. You won't have a safe place to stay anymore. So, go back to playing with your friends outside and don't bother us adults with your nonsense, if you know what's good for ya."
Our heroes draw their weapons.
"We have no choice but to force the darkness out of His Majesty's soul."- He says- "Bring it on, fiend! We will defeat you!"
Donovan laughs.
"I'd like to see you try, you incompetent fools!"
The king of Goznor raises his spear in the air, spins it for a few seconds and creates a powerful vortex of powerful flames, Then, he slams the ground with his weapon, forming a burst of fire so strong that it throws all of the heroes back before they could intervene.
"I gave you many chances to escape. I tried to spare you because you're dear to this worthless h-I mean, to me. And yet, you refused to back down. You willingly jumped into the lion's mouth, as if that would change anything."- He says- "I don't want to fight you. But if you want it to be this way, so it be."
He points his spear at the heroes.
"Prepare yourselves, heroes."- He adds- "Now, you will feel the full extent of my power. The power of a true king of Goznor!"
Aurelia sighs.
"Alright, you tyrant. We get your point."- She says- "Just make your move already!"
Donovan smiles.
"As you wish, little lady."
As Donovan hurls a huge fireball in the heroes' direction, Aurelia stands in the way and envelops her allies with a magical barrier. The fireball is reflected toward Sharla, but the young queen pushes it back with her spear, striking its sender square in the chest.
"So we're playing games now, are we?"- Donovan says and laughs- "Keep it up! I like it!"
Aurelia gasps.
"Wow! He's evil and sadistic!"- She exclaims- "What an unfortunate combination!"
Geralt sighs.
"He is more dangerous than he seems to be."- He says- "Do not let your guard down. He has more tricks up his sleeve."
Donovan grins.
"This boy speaks the truth."- He says- "You must never underestimate the power of our mighty order!"
He rises his spear in the air and mutters an incantation. Our heroes try to stop him, but he is too fast for them to react properly. A few seconds later, he unleashes a jet of fire that seemingly incinerates them.
Donovan laughs at this apparent victory. He seems to think that his opponents are as weak as everyone else. However, he fails to realize that they are just waiting for the right moment to strike back.
When the smoke finally clears, everyone gasps as they realize that the heroes are completely unharmed.
"Impossible!"- Donovan yells- "No human has ever survived that one!"
Dante smiles as he withdraws his shield of fire.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"- He asks him- "Do you think that we can't take a little heat?"
Donovan smirks.
"Of course I knew that!"- He yells- "It's just that... I feared that you won't live to see the best of me! Yeah!"
Dante rolls his eyes.
"Ah, the ego of the alien beings. They always think that they're far superior to our humble kind and pretend that they can actually conquer us all."- He says- "Well, buddy. I hate to burst your bubble, but we humans hold more power than your insolent kind would ever imagine!"
Everyone in the room gasps. They are amazed that Dante dares to speak like that against such a powerful alien being.
Donovan is nonplussed by Dante's claims. The creature inside of him starts to laugh, seemingly amused by Dante's recklessness.
"Hah! What a show!"- Donovan exclaims- "You're such a funny person, son of mine!"
Dante sighs.
"And yet, you still pretend to be my father."- He mutters- "Maybe a little beating will remind you of who you truly are!"
Without a warning, Dante lunges forward and swings his spear close to Donovan's right shoulder. A surge of elemental energy bursts forward and pierces the man's entire body, sending his backwards and forcing him to fall on his knees.
"Argh! You insolent brat!"- Donovan exclaims and stands up- "I'll teach you what it means to anger a member of our mighty ord-- "
Suddenly, Donovan is bombarded by a barrage of spells from somewhere else. As he stands up, he notices that seven more warriors have joined the fight and realizes, with a sinking feeling, that he is staring at the seven guardians of the world.
"Not in your wildest dreams, invader!"- The Light Guardian yells- "Even your most powerful magic will not be enough to make us obey you!"
He turns to Geralt and his allies.
"Word came that you arrived in Goznor to stop the evil king, so I rallied all of the world's guardians to help you out in this noble effort."- He says- "Are you okay?"
Geralt nods.
"We are, now that you are here with us."
The guardian nods.
"That's good to know."- He says- "We knew that you couldn't do it all alone, so we came here to help. The fiend that possesses the king of Goznor is an existential threat and we must stay united if we want to defeat him once and for all."
He glares at Donovan.
"Did you hear that, usurper?!"- He yells- "Your time in this world is limited! You'll be gone soon enough!"
Donovan laughs.
"Lies and tragedies! Tragedies and lies!"- He exclaims- "The words that you say to be are bleedin' irrelevant! Everything you do's the same! So, spare me the trouble and bow before your king, guardians!"
The White Phoenix points his sword at Donovan (or rather, at the creature inside of him).
"We bow only to the heroes of this world!"- He exclaims- "No creature from outer space can change our views!"
Donovan laughs.
"Then allow me to show you why you're a bunch of bleedin' fools!"
As Donovan charges forward, the guardians assemble a triangle-like formation, surrounding the king. Then, they use their magic to disrupt the connection between him and the evil creature inside of his body.
"Argh! How darest thee?!"- Donovan yells- "Stop! It hurts!"
The White Phoenix looks back at our heroes for a brief second.
"Now is our chance to release the body from the spirit!"- He exclaims- "Come on, Geralt! You need to do it! Now!"
Geralt raises his eyebrow.
"But how can I do that?!"- He asks- "I am just a child! I cannot use complex magic like this!"
The guardian shakes his head.
"No, my boy. You've always been destined to change the world. Your fate was written in the cards."- He says- "We know that you can do it! Just look into your very soul and you'll find all of the answe-- "
Suddenly, Donovan lets out a yell of defiance and sends all seven guardians back with a powerful wave of fire, disrupting their spell.
"Not so fast, guardians!"- He exclaims- "A true master of fire never falls without a fight!"
Then, he unleashes a chain of pure fire energy and wraps it around Geralt and Aurelia, holding them hostage as a horrified Dante looks on.
"No! Stop it!"- Dante yells- "They're not the ones that you want! I was the first to discover you!"
Donovan laughs.
"You're an insignificant molecule in this world, foolish human being. You can't even swing your weapon without hurting someone else!"- He exclaims- "You can;t possibly defeat a genius like me!"
As the creature inside of Donovan tries to insult Dante, something stops him. The king's eyes stop glowing and revert back to their original color. The real Donovan briefly returns to his senses.
"Dante, my dearest boy! It is me, your father!"- He yells- "Don't be afraid of doing what I failed to do! Eradicate this invader from the face of the earth and prove your worth to everyone else! I know that you can do it!"
Tears fall on Dante's face as he approaches his father.
"But dad, I can't do that! Not while you're still in there!"- He exclaims- "What if you get hurt? What if I remain without your guidance? I can't just make a move, not when you're still like this!"
Donovan shakes his head.
"This is not the time to be afraid, my boy. I know that you're scared of the future and I sympathize with you. I once had to do the same thing when my father was possessed by an evil spirit and I deeply regretted it. However, as time passed, I realized that it was for the best. The best for our family, our kingdom... and our world."- He says- "The creature that resides inside of me is an Annunaki- a powerful being with out of space, member of their most esteemed order. Once they take control of someone, the only way to make them let go is to kill their host. It must be done if this world is to be safe again."
Sharla stares at her husband, then at her son. She is horrified by the fact that her beloved Donovan may soon be killed by his son's hand.
"Oh, my poor little Danny."- She mutters- "I'm so sorry."
Dante shakes his head.
"I can't do it, dad!"- He says- "I can't!"
Donovan shakes his head.
"You have no choice!"- He yells- "Strike true and the dark one shall be released for good! Don't miss your chance!"
Dante raises his spear in the air. He is about to strike his own father and put him out of his misery. However, the guilt inside of his heart prevents him from making a move. As soon as he lunges forward, it starts to drag him down, like a chain attacked to an unfortunate's foot.
Everyone watches, shocked, as Dante makes his move. Some of them look away, too terrified to see their beloved king die like this.
And yet, it does not happen. The prince of Goznor's spear does not pass through his father's body. Instead, it swerves backwards and pierces the boy's stomach, severely wounding him in the process.
"Danny!"- Sharla screams and runs forward- "No!"
As Dante falls to his knees, Donovan stares at his son one last time. His eyes fill with tears as he realizes that his son would rather murder himself than put an end to his own father.
"Dante."- He mutters- "I'm so sorry... "
Then, the creature inside of Donovan's body takes over again. He stares at the wounded Dante and laughs.
"What a mistake!"- He exclaims- "Maybe you're not fit to be a prince, after all!"
Then, he takes a step forward and kicks Dante in the stomach, making the boy fall down and yell out in pain.
"You... monster! You absolute monster!"- Sharla yells- "How could you do that to our boy?!"
Donovan smiles.
"I would never consider such a weakling my very own son."- He says- "You are mistaken, wife. I have no son."
As Sharla sits down, shocked by Donovan's words, Geralt runs forward and grabs Donovan by the neck.
"You heartless criminal! Don't you see how hurt he truly is?!"- He yells- "All this time, he wanted to return to Goznor and reunite with his parents. He expected the event so eagerly. And now, you come here and ruin everything that those people ever fought for!"
He glares at him,
"Are you even human?!"
Donovan laughs.
"What an absurd question, hero! Of course I'm not!"- He exclaims- "And soon, you won't be human, too!"
Then, he pushes Geralt to the ground and attempts to strike him down with a barrage of fireballs. However, the seven guardians intervene in time and seal Donovan's body in place, preventing the alien being from destroying Geralt.
"That won't happen, invader! We will not let you!"- The White Phoenix exclaims- "You made a mistake by possessing the king of Goznor! And now, we'll make sure that you never live to tell the tale to your kind!"
Once again, the guardian looks back at Geralt, as if expecting the boy to perform some sort of a miracle.
"Why are you staring at me like that?"- Geralt asks- "My hands are tied! I cannot do anything!"
A few moments later, he feels some sort of a presence inside of his mind. A kindred spirit, looking for justice.
"Wait a minute."- He says- "Who... are you?"
The spirit sighs.
"I am called Rohoph. I belong to the race that they call Annunaki."- He says- "Fear not, though. I am not here to harm your brilliant human mind. I am just here to help you defeat my... former colleague."
Geralt raises his eyebrow.
"Former colleague, hmm?"- He asks- "So, the creature that we met is one of you? Your... governance?"
The spirit makes a reassuring sound.
"Indeed. And to defeat him, you must perform an advanced ability called Soul Release."- He says- "Now, listen closely. I will direct you through the process and help you free the poor king's soul. However, you're on your own from that moment ahead. My reach is limited and I must return to my host soon."
Geralt's eyes start to glow white. He takes a few steps back and performs a series of hand motions that resemble angel wings. It is both mesmerizing and surprising to watch at the same time, and nobody else but the guardians knows what is going on.
"Well, would you look at that!"- Emela exclaims- "Looks like all that training's finally paying off!"
The White Phoenix nods.
"It's the power within that shines the brightest."- He says- "And this boy is the manifestation of one's inner light. The skill and determination that only a true hero can show. His strength is absolute and he will defeat the shadows when nobody else can."
Emela smiles.
"I'm just glad that Geralt's finally doing what he loves the most."- She says- "Poor little dearie. Let's give him all of our strength to help him out."
The White Phoenix smiles back.
"And help him is what we shall do."- He says- "Come on, fellow guardians! Don't stop casting! This young hero depends on us!"
A few moments later, Geralt unleashes a lance of pure light that pierces Donovan's chest. Everybody hears an otherworldly scream deep within the king's body as Geralt forcibly pulls out the soul of the creature that tried to get him killed.
The entire audience, military and civilian, watches as the soul manifests itself into the same robed figure that Geralt and his allies met earlier. A terrifying cyclops-like silhouette, with hands that glow in a passionate red light.
Gaspar looks around and laughs.
"Oh! So you managed to perform a Soul Release! You, a simple-minded human being! How impressive!"- He says, genuinely impressed by Geralt's actions- "Now, you can finally see the true me! The master of eternal flames that will set your entire world on fire!"
His eye starts to glow and he laughs again.
"NOW YOU WILL FEEL MY TRUE POWER, INSOLENT HUMAN BEING!"
As Geralt prepares to defend himself against Gaspar, Dante weakly stands up and catches his father as he falls down.
"Dad! Dad, are you okay?"- He asks- "Please! Say something!"
Donovan does not respond. His eyes are closes and he has a peaceful expression on his face.
"He's fine, Danny. Don't worry about him."- She says- "Your daddy is just... very tired. Thanks to Geralt's efforts, he was not hurt. He might even survive this ordeal."
Dante looks up and Geralt and watches as he blocks Gaspar's fireball and sends it back toward him, slightly burning the creature's robe in the process.
"ARGH! YOU!"- Gaspar yells- "WHY DON"T YOU GIVE UP ALREADY?!?!"
Geralt shakes his head.
"A true hero never backs off from a challenge. He always strikes true and fights in the name of all that is sacred."- He says- "So, in the name of all those people that you hurt with your actions, I will send you back into the void!"
Gaspar laughs.
"DO YOUR WORST, MORSEL!"- He yells- "I"M WAITING!"
He thinks about what he just said.
"ACTUALLY, I WON'T BLEEDIN' WAIT FOR YOU TO MAKE THE FIRST MOVE."- He says- "I'LL DO IT FOR YA!"
Gaspar casts another powerful spell. Suddenly, flame sprites emerge from the magical circle below his feet and start to swarm Geralt. The young hero tries to fight them off, but they are too strong and their numbers increase with each passing second.
"This is... too much."- He mutters- "I am not sure if I... can take... the heat... "
Gaspar laughs.
"SERVES YOU WELL, PATHETIC HUMAN!"- He yells- "MY JOB HERE IS DONE... FOR NOW. FAREWELL, FOOLS."
Then, he starts to leave the castle, much to the shock of everyone else.
"Geralt saved my life so many times. He helped me conquer my own fears, accepted me in his team when I felt the most desperate and allowed me to stay until the very end. Together, we conquered an entire mountain, sailed the seven seas and found the road to Heaven."- Dante says to himself- "I truly appreciate what uncle Adam did for me when I helped him and Aurora out. I really miss him. I wish he were here. However, my heart heats for those who truly deserve it, not those who always strive to hide from society. Those who fight for the good of this world until the very end are, and will always be, my dear allies. And this is how I feel about Geralt. He made me feel like a hero, so I'll unleash the hero inside of him once again."
He takes a few steps forward and raises his spear in the air. Intense fire energy crackles inside of the majestic weapon, ready to be unleashed upon its target.
"Hey you! Burning fiends!"- He yells- "If you really think that you're everlasting, then you are lying to yourselves!"
Then, he runs forward and throws his spear at them, disintegrating all of them with just a single hit. 
But the spear does not stop there. Once it has pierced its way through the vile sprites, it continues to spin forward and soon comes very close to Gaspar. When the alien being turns around to see what is going on, he is pierced by the incoming spear, becoming gravely wounded in the process.
"GAH! NO WAY!"- He screams- "HOW CAN THIS BE?! WHY DIDN'T I BLEEDIN' PREDICT THIS?!?"
Dante runs forward and looks at Geralt.
"I flipped my coin! And now, it's time for you to flip yours!"- He exclaims- "May the god of luck be on your side, my dear cousin!"
Geralt stares at the wounded Gaspar, confused.
"But what am I supposed to do?"- He asks- "I did the Soul Release? What must be done next... "
Then, he remembers something that he learned about the Annunaki a while ago. He follows the pattern that comes with their spells and soon comes to a conclusion that might put an end to this struggle.
"Wait a second. I think that I see it now."- He says to himself- "Annunaki never stay in this world forever. They may be immensely powerful. but they are not eternal at all. There is a way to defeat them and I think that I know how it can be done."
He looks back at the guardians.
"I need a empty crystal whose element is the same as Gaspar's!"- He yells- "If anyone has an idea what I mean, please step up."
The guardians stare at each other for a few seconds. Then, the Fire Guardian approaches Geralt and closes his eyes. He mutters a quick spell and forms a small red crystal, which he hands to the young hero.
"This object is strong enough to seal a powerful villain like this one. There is no doubt."- He says- "You have my blessing, hero. Now, use it and bring balance to our world once again. For the King, for the Land... and for the Mountains."
Geralt nods. He takes the crystal and approaches the wounded Gaspar.
"WHAT KIND OF A CIRCUS ACT IS THIS? WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"- He yells- "NO! STAND BACK! DON'T COME ANY CLOSER!"
Geralt closes his eyes for a second.
"I am sorry Gaspar, but you brought this upon yourself."- He says- "You lied. You cheated. You killed and you disrespected. Everything that we fought for, you tried to destroy with your own hands. You made many people desperate, turned many children into orphans. You burned peaceful, innocent lands in the blink of an eye, without thinking about the consequences of your own actions. And you still think that we will stand back?!"
Gaspar tries to run away. However, he is too weak, so he only manages to back away a few steps from Geralt.
"NO! I WILL NOT FALL LIKE THIS!"- He yells- "MASTER! HELP ME!"
Geralt shakes his head.
"There is no master nor servant than can help you now, villain!"- He yells- "Accept your inevitable fate and get banished for all eternity!"
Then, he opens his eyes. They start to glow white again. He raises the red crystal in the air and unleashes all of his energy into it, preparing for one final attack against the forces of darkness.
Suddenly, Gaspar starts to feel a sharp pull toward the small object. It is as if gravity itself is being reversed for him. He tries to grab onto a nearby pillar, but the gravitational force is too strong to ever be resisted.
"There's no need to be afraid. We won't get hurt."- Emela says to Aurelia and smiles- "The crystal was designed for a specific target. Only he will feel the power of the guardians. Everyone else shall be spared."
Aurelia lets out a sigh of relief.
"Phew! That's good news!"- She exclaims- "I almost thought that we were goners ourselves!"
Jared approaches them and smiles.
"Gravity works in such marvelous ways, doesn't it?"- He says- "All souls are meant to obey it. And yet, this little crystal is capable of bending the laws and creating a whole universe just for the victims of spells like those. A dark land that you can never escape from."
Emela nods.
"And that's why we guardians always know best."- She says- "It's our job to control such dangerous magic and keep it stable."
Gaspar continues to crawl away, but the gravitational pull only gets stronger. Soon, he is ripped away from the pillar he is holding onto.
"Your fire was very strong. That is true."- Geralt says- "But our fire will always be eternal! Villains will never be allowed to win!"
As he is swooped into the crystal, Geralt glares at him.
"Now disappear into the world of exiles and perish forever!"
Before Gaspar is completely sucked in by gravity itself, he says one last sentence:
"KAOS!!!"
Finally, his malevolent energy is absorbed by the mythical crystal. His soul enters the small object and is locked away for eternity, never to return again.
Geralt and his allies lay against the walls of the castle, barely believing that they have won this battle. It was a long and tedious journey, but they managed to put another extremely dangerous villain down.
"We did it."- Geralt mutters- "We won. Together."
== Trivia ==
* "For the King, for the Land and for the Mountains" is a reference to the chorous of a popular song by the band known as Rhapsody of Fire- "Emerald Sword".