Chapter 16: Vol. 1 Chapter 16 - Fusion Cup
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"The 'exotic-metals Ves had 'identified by the 'MTA 'branch on 'Planet-Cloudy-Curtain, are 'by-products from my 'Earth-elemental 'Magicka." I told Benjamin, after he asked me about my 'Magicka-abilities.
"The three newly-discovered 'exotic-metals are 'produced from your 'abilities?" He asked in disbelief, at the thought of me, being 'capable of 'producing materials, that wars are fought over between 'galactic-states, far more 'powerful than a 'third-tier 'state, like the Republic.
"Yes, since I can produce these at zero-cost, Ves can 'build me a 'expert-mech at anytime, without worrying for finding 'resonant-materials that are usually the 'most-difficult to 'acquire. Even if the 'mech turns out to be a failure or waste, it matters little, for I can always 'produce more metals." I say, as Benjamin's eyes are wide-opened, and filled-with shock.
"This can be very dangerous, if the 'Hexers or 'Fridayman, were to find out about your 'capabilities, they could declare a war on the 'Republic. There is no hope of facing a 'second-tier state like them, we can't even handle another 'third-tier state like our old enemy, the 'Vesia-Kingdom." My grandfather says, whilst his face showed his worry.
"Vesia-Kingdom, will have their own problems, soon enough. After we return to 'Cloudy-Curtain, I plan to start a 'shipping-company. I have plans for the 'archenemy of the 'Republic, many plans grandfather." I tell grandfather as we see Ves, exiting the competition-venue.
"Ves! Good work brother!" I greeted my 'exhausted-looking sibling.
"Did you see the 'Drake? It performed exactly how I envisioned, it would." He asked with excitement.
"You did excellent grandson, you have no idea how proud I felt, to be your grandfather." Benjamin told Ves, while bringing him on in for a good old-fashioned bear hug.
"Haha don't squeeze him too hard, you got your strength back gramps." I told Benjamin, as Ves was now coughing, after receiving a 'bear-hug from ol' grandpa.
"Haha! Sorry, this is cause for 'celebration! Let's go to Ruth's, they have a 'filet, that pairs perfectly with some 'red-wine." Grandpa told Ves and I.
"I will let you two handle the 'drinking, I want to be at my 'best, for the 'semi-finals tomorrow." Ves replied.
"You leave the 'celebrating to the old man and me, we will leave the 'competition winning to you." I said, as I slapped Ves on the shoulder, whilst we left the 'competition-venue for the day.
/Time-Skip to the next day, as Sephiroth and his grandfather, listened to the announcer, 'starting-off the 'semi-finals of the competition./
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"Charlotte Hoffmeister, says here on the pamphlet she prefers, heavy-mechs that are 'heavily-armored, and carry heavy-firepower. Will be the first 'heavy-mech, that Ves will get to work with." I read what the information said about the 'pilot, who is 'paired-up with Ves.
"A female 'heavy-mech lover, she sounds like an excellent 'candidate for a 'granddaughter-in-law, us Larkinson's like our women fiery and 'feisty, it's a proven fact, it is just the way we are made." Benjamin told me.
"Well it all makes sense now, when I first piloted alongside my wife Rhaena, I knew I had to have her, watching her fight in battle and destroy our opponents did something to my 'brain, I couldn't control myself, before I could take back control of my entire being, I had already pounced on her like she was my prey, she was pregnant before the next day. The only part that frustrated me, was not being in control, that was the only part that scared me." I told Benjamin about my feelings on the matter.
"'Larkinson-Bloodlust', it's a madness-inflicting disease, it can affect us at anytime we are experiencing Adrenaline-rushes from 'battle on the field or in the 'bedchambers, it's ran through our family, both male and female lines since any Larkinson can remember." He told me.
"I guess that makes me feel a little better, about not being in control. What do you think about, me hiring retired clan-members for my 'corporation?" I asked grandpa.
"I think it is an excellent idea, especially with your 'healing-spells, you can heal our injured and retired 'pilots, they will make excellent instructors or fill other positions for your company." Benjamin told me.
"Haha! Look at that, I think I like this girl! If Ves doesn't want her, I believe she will make a perfect second-wife for me." I said to grandfather, while we were watching Charlotte destroy her opponent, 'piloting her 'heavy-mech the 'Kirby.
"She's a pure-heavy enthusiast, and she is very talented, tall and warlike, hm.. Ves doesn't seem too interested in love yet, he is only eighteen after all. She has too much 'potential, to allow her to be absorbed by some other force, like you said, she would make a perfect 'second wife for you." Grandpa said while wearing a big smile on his face, obviously dreaming of little 'cetra-Larkinsons flying around in little 'mechs, 'spitting-out 'magicka-spells fighting and playing with each other, learning to be the best 'warriors in our universe, making our clan well-known and well-feared in the future.
"Grandfather, Uncle Ark has been a 'expert-pilot for a while now, how many Lavares can his 'will produce?" I asked Benjamin something, that I would like to know.
"Ark is in the 'lower-mid 'tier of 'expert-pilots, last reading made, he put out 'twenty-four 'Lavares." Benjamin told me.
"Thats good, I've already achieved apotheosis, I would like to ask him for some advice." I informed grandpa, I was also a 'expert-pilot, a brand-new 'expert-pilot only capable of producing 'two 'Lavares, so far anyway.
"This is great, now that I've regained my 'mobility, I can't wait to get back into a mech, you know I can finally have a chance at becoming an 'Ace-pilot, thanks to you my 'grandson. How about you ask me anything you might wonder, about the 'expert-tier 'mech-piloting, I'm sure I can answer anything, your Uncle is capable of answering." Grandpa told me.
"Great, there is much I would like to ask about, how about trying 'Iron-Spirit' with me after today's competition? I know it's not the same as real 'piloting, but the game is very good." I asked grandpa if he wanted to 'game later.
"Sounds like a 'plan, my grandson, I would love to fight alongside you, my boy." The old man said, whilst getting a little emotional, at the thought of us Larkinsons sweeping the competition, on 'Iron-Spirit in the future.