Relius Clover/Biography

==Bloodedge Experience - Part 1==
In his, presumed, late teens, Relius was a member of the Immortal Breakers, an organization for hire that dedicated themselves to the eradication of extremely powerful individuals. Relius joined the group under the pretext of needing the money to fuel his research on the perfection of the ultimate doll, something that also required numerous strong souls. With Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, the two of them were hired by the Mitsurugi Agency and kept under the management of Kiiro Hikagami. They were deployed to Shin Kawahama City, Japan, to find and kill Clavis Alucard, a vampire.
In October, Valkenhayn sensed the presence of a vampire and attacked Naoto Kurogane. It was only under Relius' insistence that the lycanthrope left him alone. As Valkenhayn left, Relius taught Naoto fighting techniques that could be used against immortals. He detected the presence of Raquel Alucard, and asked that she keep her presence better hidden lest she attract Valkenhayn again.BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 1, Chapter 2 - Immortal
Later on, Valkenhayn and Relius found Clavis inside Naoto's apartment and battled against him. Relius, using his Drive, managed to suspend Clavis above the ground with various puppet arms. Unfortunately, they all fell to the floor as Clavis effortlessly and cleanly sliced them in two. As Valkenhayn was thrown out of the nearest window with Clavis following after him, Relius continued his pursuit. Ultimately, they were both unsuccessful with killing the vampire.BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 1, Chapter 3 - Mitsurugi
==Bloodedge Experience - Part 2==
In the same week of October, Kiiro had relocated Relius and Valkenhayn to destroying the numerous bugs created by Spinner Superior. The two of them talked about the reasons why they joined, and questioned who was dealing with the various Apostles located around Shin Kawahama. The both of them were interrupted by Saya Terumi, who attacked Valkenhayn because of his assault on Naoto earlier in the week. Relius watched on as they battled against one another, taking interest in a special technique employed by Saya that allowed her employ incredible speed and power. Even as Valkenhayn as edging closer to death, Relius took no part in the battle, but instead displayed interest in Saya's Drive - Soul Eater. Despite her Drive automatically making her a target for their organization, Relius asked that Valkenhayn did not kill the girl, but they were interrupted by Naoto, who had come to defend his sister.
Relius and Raquel took a backseat as Naoto and Valkenhayn were raring to fight against one another. Before the battle could commence, however, Spinner himself appeared and kidnapped Saya.BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 2, Chapter 10 - Encounter Quickly creating a plan, Relius ordered Valkenhayn to help destroy the various sorcery circles that Spinner created in order to weaken him and allow Kiiro the opportunity to kill the mage.BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 2, Chapter 11 - Fusion Kiiro eventually completed the plan, but Naoto had lost an arm and leg in the battle against Spinner. Relius went out of his way to fashion replacement limbs for the boy, creating an arm and leg that functioned as naturally as his real ones once did.BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 2, Epilogue Relius and Valkenhayn had kidnapped an unconscious Saya and taken her back to the Agency in the middle of the battle with Spinner, and were found by a man calling himself Hazama.BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience - Part 2, Outside Chapter
==Dark War==
===Phase 0===
Prior to the beginning of the Dark War, Relius had become the leader of the Ten Sages - known as The One. He chose to collaborate with Shuichiro Ayatsuki, a world famous scientist, on the creation of something that could contact the Amaterasu Unit. One day, a man appeared who called himself Yuuki Terumi. This man offered the two scientists the chance to create a Kusanagi in exchange for the Susano'o Unit. Relius agreed to the proposition.BlazBlue: Phase 0, Chapter 1 - Lost White It was also around this time that he had created an artificial human that he christened Kazuma Kval. Kazuma was kept in the Magister's City of Ishana and was designed as a vessel for Terumi.BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 6 - Voice of Emerald Evil
Relius' single-mindedness on the creation of the Kusanagi led to Shuichiro creating a countermeasure called Kushinada's Lynchpin. Relius and Terumi failed to create the Kusanagi they desired, and instead created a Black Beast - a being that only seeks death and destruction. It swallowed Relius, destroyed Terumi's body and left Shuichiro for dead.BlazBlue: Phase 0, Chapter 5 - Sealed Green Their experiment to create a being that could kill God instead initiated the Dark War, and the Black Beast wrought destruction on humanity for 10 years before being killed by the Six Heroes. 
==Ikaruga Civil War==
===Remix Heart, that which is inherited, Spiral Shift===
After the annihilation of Ibukido, Relius visited the ruins, finding Meifang Lapislazuli there. He wondered how she had survived, marvelling at her soul. He had Ignis attempt to grab her, but the soldier relented, claiming her body belonged to the Imperator alone. Relius decided to observe her from then on. BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 14 Relius immediately went missing afterwards, having taken Ignis to be with himself and leaving Nirvana behind. Sector Seven had attempted to keep track of him with undercover assistants, but all five of them had disappeared without a trace. Carl came home not long afterwards, and found the incomplete Nirvana with Ada's body inside. BlazBlue Material Collection, Carl Clover Short Story - Puppeteers
He would later visit the Military Academy, eliminating the Guardian on the lower levels and telling Ignis to not pursue Cypher Albar as he was not worth their time. BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17 On the higher levels of the Academy, he came across Mai Natsume, noticing her soul is both male and female before leaving, noting how intriguing such a phenomenon is. BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 19
==Variable Heart==
Upon learning that Meifang had plans for both Mai and Bell, Relius went to the Hazuki estate in the 11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu. There, he incapacitated Houichirou Hazuki and Rin Hazuki, using sorcery specifically to prevent Rin from copying his techniques with Vision. BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 15 He held them there to prevent them from interfering with Meifang's plan, but let the couple free after stating that he would not go any further. Upon leaving the estate, Rin prevented Houichirou from attacking Relius, and the Colonel noted that Meifang had become boring. BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18
==Continuum Shift==
===Arcade Mode===
Stage IV: Makoto Nanaya
Relius: You may as well reveal yourself. Spying is a nasty habit--especially when carried out so ineptly.
Makoto: Geez, was I that obvious? I thought I was tailing you pretty well, Colonel Relius. Guess I got a lot to learn.
Relius: You. You're that Nanaya girl, correct?
Makoto: Yeah. Lieutenant Makoto Nanaya, from NOL Intelligence. How'd you know that?
Relius: I saw great potential in you once... but I came to know better.
Makoto: ...! Colonel, wait! Colonel Clover...! I want...no, I NEED to ask you about what I found below the Ibukido ruins.
Relius: Do you, really? Heh heh...what is this emotion I sense amid your pheromones? Hatred...or fear...? It matters not. Your soul is hardy. What say I put it to a little test, hm? Come, Ignis.
Makoto: T-The Nox Nyctores...Nirvana?! No, it's...different. Colonel Clover, what have you--?!
<Relius Victory>
Makoto: Guh...!
Relius: You're still not adequate to serve as a catalyst... but that doesn't mean that you are without your...uses.
Stage VIII: Iron Tager
Relius: Ah, yes. You're Kokonoe's errand-boy--her "Johannes factotum," as it were.
Tager: You...!
Kokonoe: Relius Clover?! How in the hell--?!
Tager: What?! Did you say Relius Clover?!
Relius: How the years have flown, Kokonoe?
Kokonoe: No...you...what are you doing here...?! I thought I...!
Relius: You thought what?
Kokonoe: That I KILLED you!
Tager: Kokonoe, calm down.
Relius: Your disappointment is so keen. I can hear it eating into your words like rust. It sounds as though...oh my...was I your first kill?
Kokonoe: ...!
Relius: Apologies on having robbed you of that milestone, but I'm fine. Let's discuss the progress on your phenomena weapon. Much as I'd love to commend you, this...well, this is just pathetic. Why don't you use your magic?!
Kokonoe: Shut the hell up, you...you bastard...!
Tager: You need to calm down, Kokonoe!
Kokonoe: Gruh...!
Tager: I don't know who you think you are, but you had better stop antagonizing Kokonoe. You disappoint me. I figured the NOL would teach its elite to have better manners.
Relius: Of course, that's not to say your little contraption doesn't intrigue me mightily.
Tager: What?!
Kokonoe: Oh shit, Tager...run...RUN, goddamnit!
Tager: What's wrong, Kokonoe?! Kokonoe, come in...! Transmission terminated? Hey! What the hell did you just do?!
Relius: We're under Izayoi's influence, then? Capital. Hazama is actually carrying out his end of this endeavor. It's time...for a simple test.
<Relius Victory>
Tager: This power...! What is it...?!
Relius: A mere imitation after all. Hmm, just as I thought.
Stage IX: Carl Clover
Relius: Ada...
Carl: You don't get to call her that! Not anymore!
Relius: Carl...? What are you doing here?
Carl: I've looked high and low for you, Father. And now...here we are.
Relius: Why were you looking for me? I left Ada in charge of babysitting you.
Carl: What?!
Relius: Speaking of Ada, she was incomplete when I paired the two of you up. If you managed to fix her yourself, I'm rather impressed.
Carl: "Fix"...?! This is my sister you're talking about--your daughter!	How dare you--?!
Relius: I was searching for something. Ada was of use to me during the process, that's all, like any other tool.
Carl: What was so important, huh?!
Relius: It's none of your concern, boy. Now, if you're quite done fuming, I've places to be.
Carl: None of my concern...?! Father...I will never forgive you! SIS!
Relius: Ignis!
Carl: What the...?!
Relius: Quit now, before my creation makes mincemeat of you. I taught you better than to die for naught.
Carl: Ignis. You called that...that THING...Ignis...! Don't tell me that's--!
Relius: You've stoked an impressive hatred in your heart. You may live up to the Clover name yet.
Carl: You bastard...! You're the devil himself!
<Relius Victory>
Carl: I...I can still...fight...!
Relius: Even pulling my punches, I managed to give you a solid drubbing. You've potential, but no skill yet. Hmm...?!
Carl: Wh-What's going on...?
Relius: Teleportation...? Phantom... ... So you've been bested...eh, Hazama?
Stage X: Hazama
Relius: Do get up, Hazama. It's unbecoming to see a man of your abilities crumpled in a heap.
Terumi: *cough cough* What the hell took you so long...? Dammit, I was having a kick-ass dream just now. Don't you dare get in the way.
Relius: Perish the thought. Please, keep resting up--as hard as you've worked, you deserve to. Though your choice of places to nap is a bit odd. The wind is strong here. Why not return to your quarters?
Terumi: Look at this wound, Relius. You see that? I'm gonna die any moment now. Are you blind, or do you just not give a shit?
Relius: Die? You? I didn't know it was an option. You've piqued my interest. Go ahead and expire. I'd love to see if it's possible.
Terumi: Are you out of your goddamn mind?! *cough cough*
Relius: I'm merely joking. Apropos of nothing, what happened to Ragna?
Terumi: Your face didn't look like you were joking... and ol' Saya-on-the-brain went traipsing off.	Might be at the cauldron by now.
Relius: So, you've managed to cling to life, how?
Terumi: The little shit left without finishing the job. Hey, what's the point of having the life-link, anyhow? I'm in serious effing pain here...But what about you, huh...? Did you find what you were looking for....?!
Relius: Not yet. Shuichiro left behind a damned troublesome artifact...
Terumi: Kushinada's device, huh? *cough cough* Is it even worth our time? I mean, how the hell's it gonna help?
Relius: Our deaths mean nothing, Hazama. You of all people should know this. If you come back to life, I shall dispatch you myself.
Terumi: Huh?! Did you hit that over-educated head of yours on something? Cause if we do this, I ain't holding back.
Relius: I expect nothing less.
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Terumi: Guagh! That...that really hurts...!
Relius: Perish, Hazama.
Terumi: Heh heh heh...you're one cold customer, y'know that, Relius? I'm a friggin' mess. Would it kill you to pull your punches a bit?
Relius: You told me not to hold back, did you not?
Terumi: Oh, son of a--! I said I wasn't gonna hold back! Hahahahaha *cough*...
Relius: If only Ragna had finished you off like he was supposed to, we wouldn't have had to take part in this uncouth little display.
Terumi: Ain't that the truth... *cough* Next time I see that asshole, he's gonna cry blood.
Relius: Phantom...
Phantom: ...
Relius: It seems our time is up. Ignis...go with Phantom.
Terumi: Gah...heh heh heh heh...hahahahaha! Oh, you Takamagahara pieces of shit...! Just you wait! HAHAHAHAHAHA! ...Get it over with.
Relius: I was hoping to witness the creation of Kusanagi with my own eyes. I never would have guessed #12 would be it. And Kushinada's Lynchpin, as well...I still have much to learn...
==Chrono Phantasma==
===Arcade Mode===
Stage 3: Bullet
Bullet: Hey, you... Wait.
Relius: I've no idea who you are, but I'm a little busy right now... Excuse me.
Bullet: Are you Relius Clover...?!
Relius: That I am, but I am also busy, as I have said before. I suggest you step aside.
Bullet: I've heard how you've extracted a phenomena weapon 5 years ago...right from under the NOL's watch.
Relius: ... I don't have time for this.
Bullet: Hold it!
Relius: *Sigh*
Bullet: We know that Sector Seven was in charge of the mission, but the real brains behind the operation was you!
Relius: ...And what of it?
Bullet: I've got questions about a soldier involved in that operation.
Relius: ...You're wasting my time.
Bullet: I'll get my answer...one way or another!
<Relius Victory>
Bullet: Kuh... Relius Clover... To think you were THIS strong...
Relius: ...You're wasting your breath.
Stage 6: Makoto Nanaya
Makoto: Colonel Relius Clover!
Relius: Makoto Nanaya... What do you want with me?
Makoto: I want my questions answered!
Relius: *Chuckle* Your soul has grown quite a bit since last I've seen you.
Makoto: ...? Never mind that. I said I need answers... The prime field devices underneath Ibukido. Did you build all of them? Your name was on the file when I pulled it up...
Relius: ...Indeed, I created them to complete numbers 11, 12 and 13. What about that rubbish?
Makoto: R-Rubbish...? Colonel, what in the world are you–?!
Relius: Heh heh, very good... Hatred is most necessary for smelting high quality souls... Tsubaki Yayoi's existence has proven...most useful...in concealing these souls.
Makoto: Don't tell me...you're going to take advantage of Tsubaki, too?!
Relius: ...The thought crossed my mind. And if I am?
Makoto: I'll make you pay...with these iron fists!
Relius: Heh heh, yes... Unleash more of that rage.
<Relius Victory>
Makoto: Guuuah... Tsubaki...Noel... I'm sorry.
Relius: Hmm...I'm impressed by your growth. Perhaps I should keep a close eye on you a little while longer.
Stage 7: Carl Clover
Carl: I've finally found you...father!
Relius: ...You? Get out of my sight.
Carl: G-Get out of...?
Relius: I have no interest in you. Hmph, even your soul has become dull and boring.
Carl: Wait, father! Answer me... What are you planning to do with Miss Litchi?
Relius: ...Don't tell me you've taken a liking to her? Or perhaps she's filling Ada's gap for you. You will never be able to see the truth the way you are... I've repaired Ada. You witnessed the phenomenon yourself.
Carl: Shut up! Truth or not, I don't care what you're talking about...! Father...don't tell me you...you plan to do the same thing to Miss Litchi!?
Relius: That soul is much too unstable. The raw materials are hardly a fit to become a detonator...
Carl: Raw materials...? What the hell do you think people are?!
Relius: Heh heh heh...objects?
Carl: Unforgivable... Sis, let's go!
<Relius Victory>
Carl: How can...this...?
Relius: Keep those embers of hatred kindling in your heart... It's what will make your soul stronger.
Carl: Fa...ther...
Stage 8: Hakumen
Relius: Mmm, that ought to...hm?
Hakumen: ...
Relius: Oh? The Susano'o Unit?
Hakumen: What is it you seek, Relius Clover?
Relius: But you already know... Reckoning.
Hakumen: Causing a day of reckoning right now will only repeat history. Nothing more than a reset for Takamagahara... What is it you seek to accomplish!?
Relius: ...
Hakumen: Answer me, Relius!
Relius: ...I have no obligation to answer you. Not only that, this information would ill suit you.
Hakumen: Don't tell me...! You intend to summon the Master Unit...!?
Relius: ...And if I am?
Hakumen: I will stop you... What else is there to do?
Seriousness
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Relius: I see...so this is the strength of the Six Heroes...? I'm flattered.
Hakumen: Hm...?!
Relius: ...So, it's begun.
Hakumen: This is–?!
Relius: I'm afraid it is time to say good-bye.
Hakumen: You bastard...! But even if you do succeed in summoning the Master Unit... ...Without Noel Vermillion, it will all be for naught!
Relius: Thank you for your concern, but I have a plan for that already. Heh heh heh.
===Story Mode===
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===Chrono Phantasma===
A month after the events in Kagutsuchi, Relius was given a job by Izanami – to activate the cauldrons across the Ikaruga Region to enact their plan for Doomsday. He returned to the Magister's City of Ishana and asked about the condition of her vessel before delivering his report on the progress that had been made. Relius left as he complimented the Imperator on never boring him.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Prologue He learned that Azrael had been released from the Dog House and that Kokonoe had escaped. Relius correctly assumed that she would be heading to Ikaruga, and made his way to a lab where Litchi was working. Complimenting her on the work she had accomplished, he took over, and told her that he had made her Arakune's Observer. Immediately afterwards, he called Hazama and asked for a favour. He found Hazama later on and assured him that the vessel he prepared for Phantom was good and Izanami was sustaining him.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 2: Difference of Opinion
Relius continued his job of activating the cauldrons around Ikaruga. When he arrived in the 9th Hierarchical City of Akitsu-Kou, he intended to activate the cauldron there, but found Jin Kisaragi blocking his path. Intrigued at the young man's ability to sense whether the cauldron was dead or alive, he still wanted to continue his mission. Jin blocked him, but both Relius and Ignis defeated him, with the Colonel employing a technique taught to him by Izanami to do so.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 05: The Guided
In the 7th Hierarchical City of Kazamotsu, Relius called Litchi and asked her to look at seithr readings in the city, discovering that they had fallen and risen at inexplainable rates over the last three days. He incorrectly believed it to be the Lynchpin's doing, and had Arakune investigate.
Carl found Relius and the two battled after Relius remarked that he would break his hatred, dodging questions about Litchi. After the battle, Relius promised Carl that he would rebuild Ada in the future when he was ready.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 8: Reunion Arakune soon came back to report his findings to Relius, telling him that both Ragna and Noel were in the NOL branch in Yabiko. Satisfied, he wondered what Kokonoe would do with the Lynchpin and sent Arakune away to Hazama.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 12: Uninvited Guest When Terumi and Phantom arrived from their journey in Yabiko, the God told Relius that Celica was in the modern world, resurrected as a Chrono Phantasma, piquing the scientist's interest.
Relius was present when Izanami ordered the destruction of Takamagahara. He told her that all the cauldrons in Ikaruga were activated, and Doomsday was soon to commence. Relius then took Litchi, Ignis, and Nu to the 8th Hierarchical City of Wadatsumi where the Lynchpin was waiting. He battled against Ragna.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 16: Kushinada's Lynchpin When the Ex Machina: Minerva appeared to protect Celica and stop Nu from killing Noel, Relius complimented Kokonoe on its design. He stopped Ragna from progressing and told him that he had released all the cauldrons in Ikaruga, and that the world was insane since it repeated The Origin's finite memory. Carl soon joined his father in the battle, but thanks to Tsubaki and Makoto joining the opposition, Ragna, Celica, and Noel escaped. Relius and Carl made for an insanely strong team with their automatons, leading to the opposition having to take them on separately. Relius battled Bang alone.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 17: Doomsday
Valkenhayn appeared, battling Relius and giving Bang enough time to jump on top of the Lynchpin, which was teleported away by Rachel. Shortly afterwards, the flow of seithr in the world was halted. Relius had failed, but before Valkenhayn could kill him, Nirvana blocked the blow and the group retreated. He asked Carl why he saved him, and was told that he still had a promise to keep – Ada's revival. The mad scientist laughed to himself and told his son that he would make good on his promise.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Episode 18: Beginning of the End
|-|Sector Seven=
===Sector Seven===
Litchi stormed into his office and demanded to know where Arakune was – he let her know that he had already sent the monster into the Ikaruga Region.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 2: Unwavering Feelings He returned to Ishana and watched as Izanami went into the cauldron to activate Takamagahara.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 3: The Melancholy of Celica
Later on, Relius was approached by Hazama in his lab. The scientist told him that he was aware of Bullet and Bang Shishigami roaming Ikaruga but had allowed them to do since they had the Phoenix: Rettenjo. He then left his lab, not telling Hazama where he was heading.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 8: The Forbidden Research He was in the Grave Marker of Bases and was found by Litchi, Kokonoe, Bullet, Bang, Kagura, and Makoto. He revealed to them all that he was going to create another Black Beast using some of Litchi's research and would have Arakune serve as the foundation for the monster.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 9: The Beast
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===Six Heroes===
At some point, Relius battled against Valkenhayn, defeating him and moving onward. He only battled him because of their old friendship, and remarked how Valkenhayn did not interest him at all.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Six Heroes, Episode 8: Bonds of Fate 
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==Central Fiction==
===Arcade Mode===
====Act 1: Phantom of Labyrinth====
Stage 3: Makoto Nanaya
Makoto: You're... Colonel Relius Clover!?
Relius: Mmm... You've been absorbed by the Embryo, yet still shine so brightly. You ARE good...
Makoto: Um, Colonel... pardon me, but what brings you to Kagutsuchi...? I have not received such intel from my department.
Relius: But your influence is real... I see, you're adapting to your surroundings.
Makoto: U-Umm... man, I'm really not good around this guy. But he IS technically my superior.
Relius: ...I believe this calls for a little experiment. You're a rare case, after all.
Makoto: What is this... horrible sensation.
Relius: One can always do with more data.
<Relius Victory>
Relius: Fascinating... I would very much like to see deeper, next time.
Makoto: Ugh... This is bad... No, I can't let him get close to me--!
Relius: There may be malfunctions in your memory, but your physical capacity is completely unhindered. Beastkin truly are fascinating. ...Or perhaps it is because we are inside the Embryo...?
Stage 6: Naoto Kurogane
Naoto: Hey! Wait up, you... masked man!
Relius: ...Now this is a surprise. Naoto Kurogane...
Naoto: That makes you Relius Clover. Looks like you've aged quite a bit, but that attire is as gaudy as ever.
Relius: No changes to your soul... Hm. Did you cross the Boundary? Or did the Embryo summon you...?
Naoto: Whatever. I have a question for you. You know where I can find Raquel? I've been searching the whole time.
Relius: I hope your skill hasn't dulled.
Naoto: My skill? Tch, you never listen, do you!?
Relius: I'm curious... What caused you to appear here. I must know. ...And I must also know how that left arm is doing. The one I gave you.
<Relius Victory>
Naoto: You fight differently... and what the hell's with that huge doll...?
Relius: ...I see... it all makes sense now. Extreme circumstances nonetheless, but to think someone could enter the Embryo from outside. ...If one can enter from outside, then perhaps the opposite is possible. I must know.
Naoto: Hey, you listening to me!?
Stage 7: Rachel Alucard
Rachel: This is...? Ah, how thoughtful of you. You've invited me up on stage.
Relius: ...Then it seems possible to intervene upon the events within the Embryo.
Rachel: You've temporarily overwritten my castle data with that of Kagutsuchi. A foolish little scheme...
Relius: I'm not finished yet... And while I'm at it. I may as well find out how the Alucards have fallen so low, so quickly.
Rachel: Pardon me, but I don't have the time for your drivel. Leave.
Relius: I've unfortunately missed my opportunity to exchange fists with the late Clavis Alucard, but this shall do nicely...
Rachel: ...How unpleasant. I will shut that insolent mouth once and for all, Relius Clover!
<Relius Victory>
Relius: This has proven rather interesting.
Rachel: Tch... How you irritate me. You still insist on investigating given our current circumstances?
Relius: I do enjoy knowledge. But it seems intervention from within is plenty possible. If I can overwrite data as I please... Ignis.
Rachel: Wha...? You're ripping a hole in space-time!?
Relius: Ignis is able to intervene directly with the seithr that surrounds us. A little help and intervention of this caliber is quite simple. ...Ah, there you are. It looks like adjusting the seams of space-time is also possible. This is quite fascinating. Ignis, we're going over there. Now!
Stage 8: Nine the Phantom
Nine: How savage... to force your way directly into my space. Not only that, I've never seen a so-called scientist wield magic without hesitation.
Relius: Since you're governing this space, I'm afraid magic is much more effective than anything... "scientific."
Nine: Terrifying... your very existence is a threat to this world. You understand, don't you? I'm going to crush you right now!
<Relius Victory>
Relius: As you should be, Nine... enough power to grasp this infinite world of desires, and you can still fight like this. Your magical aptitude is many-fold of mine. Perhaps even higher than the Imperator...
Nine: It's flattering to be spoken of so highly from... The One.
Relius: I haven't been called that for some time.
Nine: Shuichiro's colleague... and the one behind contact experiments... The heinous criminal responsible for summoning the beast. A renowned scientist, capable of inventing the Detonator. Yet also possesses power equal to the Ten Sages. Your very existence disgusts me. But no matter the intervention. I will not let you have the Embryo.
Nine: The ruler of the Embryo is already... No...
Nine: It was decided from the very beginning.
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to be continued
====Act 2: Nightmare Memory====
Stage 3: Carl Clover
Carl: Father...! What are you doing here? Do you mean to tell me, you were one of the chosen, too, Father?
Relius: Chosen? Ah, of course... You're playing along with that foolish lot. Run along now, I've no time for your jokes.
Carl: My jokes...!? I might actually be able to heal Sis' sickness, and you're calling it...! Ugh!
Relius: ...I had higher hopes for you. I believe I made myself quite clear before... You don't need the Azure to heal Ada.
Carl: Then what the hell am I supposed to do!? This is all your fault, Father! It's because of you that Ada is... Is...? Is what...? No, Sis was sick and...
Relius: I see your memories have been jumbled. But despite that, your soul remains strong...
Carl: Dammit... DAMMIT! Don't look at me that way! I'm going to defeat Izanami, and then...heal sister's sickness...! Get in my way, and I WILL not forgive you!
<Relius Victory>
Relius: ...I suggest you take a moment to calm down. Even if you DID find the real Azure, you would fail in reconstructing Ada.
Carl: Stop treating her like an object!
Relius: Humans are objects. Thus, they can be constructed and destroyed. But with your mind at the mercy of the Embryo... Understanding this would be a tall order for you, let alone executing it. You shall soon wake up... When you do, I will tell you everything.
Stage 6: Nu-13
Relius: There you are, No. 13...
Nu: ...Analyzing... Analyzing... Relius Clover. Now standing by for combat.
Relius: Hmm... I thought I ordered you to collect the Nox Nyctores. I fail to understand your AI patterns. A difference in interests, perhaps...? No. 13, tell me your directive.
Nu: ...Analyzing... Complete. My directive is to retrieve the Nox Nyctores. And... become one with Ragna...
Relius: The man with the Azure... I see. You've derived your own directive using your memories and experiences. Hah, this is intriguing indeed.
Nu: I need the Nox Nyctores to merge with Ragna... I will secure the ones I know to be safe.
Relius: It's still in its infantile stages, but... You're able to create new directives. I must know more... Ignis, time to begin the investigation.
Nu: Fluctuation detected in target's wavelengths... Activating combat mode.
<Relius Victory>
Nu: Systems shutting down... unresponsive... Rag...na.
Relius: A purpose... I knew you had the foundations in place, but to think you could transform in such a short time... Perhaps all the stimulants in the Embryo has accelerated your evolution? Or perhaps our little Azure friend was responsible...? Regardless, I must see how this plays out. You will require additional Observation. ...Now, I wonder how the other things are coming along.
Stage 7: Kagura Mutsuki
Kagura: Hold it right there, Colonel Relius Clover...was it?
Relius: Kagura Mutsuki... Mm, I see.
Kagura: I've got questions for you...about what's going on in Ikaruga. Tell me everything you know. Something's not right. This isn't the Ikaruga I remember. And I have a feeling you know exactly why...
Relius: Your astute observation makes you worthy of your title, Black Knight. Or was that Hero of Ikaruga now? A suitable soul indeed... Perhaps I should collect more data?
Kagura: Hey, you listening to me!? Tch...you creepy old man. I've got no idea what's going on in that head of yours, but... I'll make you talk one way or another!
<Relius Victory>
Kagura: Dammit... No good...
Relius: As thanks for this valuable data, I'll answer your question. You're right on both accounts. This not the real Ikaruga... Actually, this is not the real world. We are inside the Embryo. A copy of our own world created from pure seithr.
Kagura: A copy of...the world?
Relius: Those not worthy were reduced to seithr and absorbed by the Embryo. Those who are able to maintain their existence within the Embryo...are ones with a powerful soul. The chosen.
Kagura: How could that even be...possible...?
Relius: Still don't believe me? There's one way to find out. I think the Master Unit is about to make her grand appearance.
Kagura: Wha...!? Whoa--!
Stage 8: Izanami
Relius: All according to plan?
Izanami: You don't honestly believe I would fail...? And what of your mission? No problems, I presume?
Relius: There were a few irregularities, but nothing that will stop us now.
Izanami: Hmph... Then why come all the way here? Surely you haven't come all this way to defeat me as one of the chosen...?
Relius: I wanted to see your condition with my own eyes before it gets overwhelming. And I'm curious how long you'll last.
Izanami: There is no need. Stand down, Relius.
Relius: Ignis. You're up.
Izanami: ...What a troublesome man.
<Relius Victory>
Relius: Fascinating shape you have taken on. ...And this is the Azure? Hmph, not nearly as interesting.
Relius: Nonetheless... Heh heh, I see now. The Azure... The foundation of everything in existence, ...and all of their possible outcomes.
Relius: And the Master Unit... Even more captivating, still. To destroy this and create a new Master Unit... It would be like creating a god. The very reason I have you, Ignis... But there is still the final piece of the puzzle. An absolutely superior soul. For that, I must continue to Observe...
AD2200/XX/XX
RELIUS ACT2 END
to be continued
====Act 3: The Replacement Blue====
Stage 3: Iron Tager
Relius: ...Kokonoe. What do you want?
Tager: Target confirmed. Kokonoe, awaiting orders.
Kokonoe: Relius... What the hell are you planning to do by destroying the Master Unit?
Relius: You ask the strangest questions... I thought that would be obvious or are you looking to verify your answers?
Kokonoe: Hmph... You were never really likable. Whatever... I hear you're collecting the Nox Nyctores. I'm afraid that puts us at odds. I don't suppose a warning would make you back off... So, I'll get straight to the point and make you see the difference in power. Tager. Destroy Ignis and make sure Relius can't hinder our operation.
Tager: Roger that. Relius Clover... We WILL get to the bottom of this.
Relius: ...Artificial causality weapon. I admit I have little data on your type, but... I shall gladly be your opponent. Don't disappoint me.
<Relius Victory>
Tager: Damn... He's strong.
Relius: Hmm... You've touched the Azure, too? Your movements this time are most curious.
Kokonoe: I can't let you sustain any more damage, Tager...back off. We're going to regroup.
Tager: Are you sure? I can still... N-Never mind. Roger that, returning to base.
Relius: An artificial... Heh heh heh... "Tager." I shall examine you further.
Stage 6: Noel Vermillion
Relius: There you are, Successor to the Azure. I've been looking for you.
Noel: Relius Clover... Colonel...!? Why are you here?
Relius: I don't have much time... We're going to retrieve what is ours. Ignis?
Noel: Please stay away from me. I have no intention of following you, or being used by you!
Relius: Your will is irrelevant. Correction, your "will" is of the utmost importance to this world...
Noel: Wh-What are you saying...? Anyway, please don't get me involved in anything!
Relius: I'm afraid that's not possible. You are the will and eyes of this world. Now... I wonder what kind of world you see through those lenses... Now, give me a good look.
<Relius Victory>
Noel: Eeek...!
Relius: This should about do it for the inspection... Ignis, retrieve her.
Rachel: I'm sorry, but you will not have your way. Noel will not be joining you tonight.
Noel: What's... What's going on...!?
Relius: Hah! What could you possibly do in your current state... Don't tell me you're actually going to fight. To protect the Successor to the Azure.
Rachel: You will have your fight, Relius Clover. I suggest you do not underestimate me. Noel... stand back.
Noel: Y-Yes...!
Relius: Heh heh heh... Very well. I'll play along with your little games. I've never witnessed a vampire breathing its last breath. This may prove quite...educational.
Stage 7: Rachel Alucard
<Relius Victory>
Rachel: ...!
Relius: You may be a vampire, but without your power as an Observer... This is the extent of your abilities...
Rachel: I suggest you do not underestimate me.
Relius: Still in denial? But I'm afraid I'm running short on time... Perhaps it would be best if I collected you both for analysis.
Rachel: Noel, run away... Hurry--!
Valkenhayn: Madam Rachel!
Relius: Valkenhayn... You would chase your master this far... What a loyal little thing you are.
Valkenhayn: Are you quite alright!?
Rachel: I'm quite alright, thank you.
Valkenhayn: Relius, you scum! I shall sever your limbs before you insult Milady further!
Stage 8: Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
<Relius Victory>
Valkenhayn: Hah... It will take much more than this to shatter my fangs...!
Relius: Your might is as strong as ever, Valkenhayn... It reminds me of the golden days.
Valkenhayn: ...Relius, what on earth are you trying to do!? I know you... The calmer you look on the surface, the blacker the schemes on the inside... Answer me. What are you trying to create!?
Relius: Heh heh heh... I should commend you. Your scent is as sharp as ever.
Relius: Before long... The Master Unit will be destroyed, and the Day of Reckoning will be complete. The world will lose its Observers and...disappear. The so-called Order will be history... ...And we can create a completely new god.
Valkenhayn: A new god...? Relius, don't tell me you're...!?
Relius: Indeed... On the Day of Reckoning, I shall create a new world! I will become the architect of a world in which Order does not exist... A brilliant theme, if I do say so myself.
AD2200/XX/XX
RELIUS ACT3 END
to be continued
===Story Mode===
Like many others, Relius was absorbed into the Embryo and became one of the chosen – Ignis still accompanied him. His memories were completely unaffected, unlike many others who had been taken inside it. He found Makoto in the Kagutsuchi museum and began commenting on the strength and brightness of her soul despite her being taken into the Embryo. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 003, Chapter 018, Sub Scenario 1 He later found Izanami bathing, and they discussed her vessel and the creation of Prime Fields before leaving for Ikaruga. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 035
Independently, he found Nine and the two began discussing the Nox Nyctores, the Dark War, and how to remove the Tsukuyomi Unit that was protecting Amaterasu. He suggested contacting Hazama as he believed him to be bored with nothing more to do. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 039 A short time afterwards, he found Litchi, and commended her on being able to hold herself together inside the Embryo and using Lao Jiu to retrieve memories from the Boundary. He did warn her, however, that her body will deteriorate if she comes too close to Arakune BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 041, Sub Scenario 1 In Akitsu, he found Ragna investigating the cauldron, and was fascinated at how he was able to hold his sense of self despite not being chosen. He battled him to verify some speculation and left soon afterwards after asking him to fight Izanami so he could watch the aftermath. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 048 The puppeteer later found Nu being assaulted by Arakune and he repelled the monster, then offered to conduct repairs on the Murakumo Unit. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 051, Sub Scenarion 1
His son had found him eventually, and asked Relius if he could be taught of his father's knowledge. Relius agreed to help Carl, interested in what in his son could do with all of his knowledge. With this, Relius explained to him the Prime Field War, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081 and how he had seen it with his own eyes, verifying the information. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081, Sub Scenario 1 He sent his and Ignis' information into the Embryo, finding Hakumen and Tsubaki within it – the data fought the member of the Six Heroes, and evaporated after it had observed what Relius needed. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091 He told Terumi the shape of Hakumen's soul and soon left the Embryo using the Boundary as a travelling device with Ignis as the method to survive inside it, having observed everything he desired after giving Carl one of his “eyes”. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 093
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