Hikari called in a person to help them out and they're working on the machine. While on the other hand, they're still fighting with the unknown anomaly. It's weird, but they still haven't gotten it why the anomaly is still there. They thought they had wiped out all of them. But it then just appeared out of nowhere.
Is there a certain portal that is still open that the anomaly uses to get there? Or is there any chance that the anomaly could recreate themselves?
Did they lay an egg anywhere?
But how could they?
Hikari, Arithia and the Heroes of the Atrium city are fighting side by side to take them out. While on the other hand Aikari is sitting with Hana inside the ship to watch over the machine as they're repairing it. But deep down, Aikari began to wonder how and why did the anomaly was targeting the machine. That then just reminds him of his past with the hackers.
Where everyone is targeting him for one reason and the people whom they can trust are just themselves. If that machine is alive. Then is that what it feels? Maybe everyone could just think the same. But based on what kind of perspective they see it. That was what made it a problem there.
But when Aikari looked at the machine, he knew it was meant to kill. But Aikari believes that there is another way. Maybe it was a key to something. Something that could end the war and suffering. When Aikari is thinking about that, suddenly Nefier reacts.
"You really want peace, do you?"
Aikari stopped and nodded, "yeah." Aikari then told Nefier that he always hopes that things such as peace exist. So that no one will fight each other anymore. But this world is full of conflict and misunderstanding that caused peace almost to be impossible to reach. Nefier understands that, and it says that it also wanted to see how the world would unite together and take out one source of conflict together for the world. Because that will be something epic.
As they're talking about that, suddenly Hana, who is transferring her energy to the machine, then hops into the pilot section and saw that the repaired screen on the control panel can now be seen.
It finally shows the name of that machine.
"AX-004 : ARDISTA"
Hana was so shocked as she read the name. Because that name sounds to be very good. But that was not the problem there. She checked the power and the input. It was all better than before. But then maybe they just need to repair the body now. So it can finally show them its true potential. Hana just couldn't wait to see it.
Because this machine just reminds her of her childhood dream and because of it now she can save everyone with that. But talking about that, she actually saw something like a wire inside there. It seems like it is not attached anywhere, and it just makes her wonder where it will go.
Is there a specific suit that it can connect to? If there is, then what will happen? Will it unlock the true potential of Ardista? When Hana was thinking about it, she then went out and saw Aikari standing near there. She then went to Aikari and asked him if he was thinking of a way to beat the anomaly.
Aikari nods and tells Hana that it was true. Because right now. It feels almost impossible to beat them all out. Will they need to find the anomaly hideout and kill them from there? But they are not even sure from where the anomaly came. It looks like they're just coming out of nowhere. When Aikari was thinking about it, he then wondered if they could go from where did the monster came out. Maybe that way they could get the point on where did the anomaly came from. Hana was thinking the same too, but with their bare body it would be hard.
So maybe they will need to use Ardista. So that they can finish this once and for all. Aikari nods. He agreed with Hana about that, but 'Ardista' is that a name that she gave to that machine? He asked Hana about it. But Hana quickly declined it and told Aikari that it was a name that the machine already had. It might be the name that has been given to it long ago.
Since Hana just came out from the control pod. Maybe she did see something. So Aikari just smiled and told Hana that he didn't think that their objective this time would just be easy. Maybe Hana is their trump card for everything. But Hana quickly disagreed with it and told Aikari that it was him.
Aikari was so shocked by that, but he didn't say anything further about that. He believes that Hana is trying to say that with everyone here, they're all strong together to protect the kingdom, and they have proved it many times.
Hana stepped closer to Aikari and asked him "This machine, maybe you know something about it. Do you?" Aikari just looked at Hana unsure about what does she meant. He told Hana that he had never worked with something like that before. So there was no way he could do anything. But those words just make Hana smile, and then she holds his hands.
"These hands may not have anything. But I'm talking about you. You yourself must know what you can do."
Aikari just blushed as Hana did that. It was all too quick that he couldn't say anything. But when Aikari looked at that machine. It does make him think of maybe doing something to save it. But what is the way to do so? Is there any specific way?
Aikari then told Hana to show him the way to get to the control pod and Hana then showed it to him. But before they both go, suddenly Akaru walked to them and asked, "If they're going to look inside the machine. Then how about you test out this?" Akaru prepared the suit for Hana. But since there's another extra suit from the past pilot, which is male, he also bought it there for Aikari. Since he was thinking that maybe Aikari will accompany Hana to there.
Both Aikari and Hana take the suit and they then head to the dressing room to get changed. But before that, Akaru looked at the suit he was about to let Aikari use and told Aikari, "This suit is a very special one. It has features that connect the pilot brain with the machine. you can see it at the back." Akaru showed the 3 holes on the suit back and told Aikari that the old pilot of that machine back then did used that kind of system before. Because of back then, they actually did fight something like the anomaly they saw before. But back then, all they needed was to defeat the unknown machine that controlled all other entities.
It's not easy for them, but with the help from everyone, they were able to make it through. But the way that mind connects work. It really helps them. Because of the pilot would be able to react faster than normal, the machine will move the seconds the pilot just thought about it. Which makes the machine almost impossible to get defeated.
Since the anomalies from back then are too many and it just the same they fight now. That system did assist and help the pilot back then a lot of times. Plus, with the special feature from it that boosted up the machine movement even more.
But in order to have that kind of ability, it will cost the pilot something. Akaru did not recommend Aikari to use it. But if the system suddenly reacts to him, then Akaru won't be able to stop it. Because of the machine already chose him to be the next. Aikari understands the risk. But he was so sure that it was Hana that was going to pilot the machine. Akaru told that it was true. But it is just in case that something might happen.
Aikari got it and then he asked Akaru "What makes you think I'm worthy of piloting this machine? Did you see something in me?" Akaru then paused for a while. He also wasn't sure how to put it in. But he got a feeling that there must be something inside of Aikari that is about to awaken. Aikari doesn't understand it at all. But he just makes it like he understands it.
Is it his strength? Or is it his power?
But he's no one. Just a guy who randomly helps people in need. Of course, he also got a chance to word as a warrior of that world. But he knew that he was no one in there. Why would he get chosen many times?
What is his connection with this world and everyone inside it?
He is married to Hirumi but then, why does Hana look more important to him?
Suddenly Aikari got a headache and slowly he heard a voice calling him.
"Hey, respond! Aikari!"
"This is the support team 55."
55? Aikari asked himself and held his head with his left hand. While asking who they are. Suddenly he almost lost his vision.
"Aikari, you're the system owner. You're the one who should be able to shut this down. But right now, I think you already found your reason. So how about you make it?"
After hearing that, Aikari's vision returned to normal, and then he looked at the suit that he dropped.
He apologized about what is happening there to Akaru and headed to the dressing room.
When Aikari opened the dressing room door, Hana was halfway done changing, and she then asked Aikari, "You sure took a long time. What happened?" Aikari keeps staring at the suit and then says "I feel like... I want to look at it..." Aikari looked at Hana and Hana instantly knew it. She then walked to Aikari while zipping her suit up and offering her hand.
"Then let's go and see it. That future. The past and the dream that you lost."
Aikari takes the hand and tells Hana that he is about to change and tells her to get out. Hana got it and she then let Aikari change alone in that room. While Hana heads back to the machine. She looked at the machine and Akaru.
"Did the name 'Ardista' have its meaning? Or was it just a random name?"
Akaru smiled and told Hana that he was so intrigued by her because of her question. But to be honest, that was something new to talk about. Akaru doesn't have much information about it. But the original user of Ardista was before. Put that name on it, because of that name reminds him of someone that he missed for too long. So with Ardista here with him, he will always feel like that person is always with him.
Hana understands how it feels and she knows that she will do the same thing if she's in the same position. But when Aikari heard that, that name also reminded him of Ardia. Maybe it was just a big coincidence there. So he just forgot about it and then they continued.
"This machine. Ardi represents the burning spirit. While Ista, are one who. When you put it both together, it becomes one who carries the flame."
Aikari and Hana were so shocked as they heard that. They never thought it could have a deeper meaning. But hearing that just makes both of them get fired up with it. Mostly Hana. She used a flame spell a lot of times before and maybe this one really fit her. But will she be able to use all of its ability?
(On the other side.)
"SWOOSH!"
"BOOM!"
Arithia slashed through the monster and wiped a multiple numbers of them. She was thinking that she already did it, but then more of it was coming. Arithia makes a quick dodge and hits the anomaly again and again. But still there are a lot of them. She keeps fighting them to protect the ship.
She asked Hikari "Did we still need to buy a time for them?" Hikari looked at the ship and nodded, "Yeah, it seems like they will be taking a lot of time." Arithia replied with a nod, and she then continued to fight with the anomaly.
Hikari uses his ability that caused a smoke around that paralyzed all of the monsters, and then he uses changed his weapon into a bow and charged into the monster that made almost another half of it to get destroyed. But even though Arithia and Hikari's attack is that strong. The monster just keeps coming out of nowhere and continues to attack them.
When Hikari looked at it, he then just couldn't believe it. But they continue to fight. Like there's no one. Until suddenly they heard a voice.
"Hey, why are ya all are still fighting without us?"
Arithia was so shocked as she heard that voice, and she then smiled and said.
"As a queen and a king of this kingdom. We really need to order everything? Knights of the Atrium City."