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It seems a bit 'one thing after another' at the moment with the Numeral Hunters, rank-up cards and then the demons. I also feel that I've lost the friendship of someone who I was very close to through all of this, which I won't lie and say it doesn't hurt, because it does, but right now our opinions differ greatly, so I'll respect the wishes or her and her partner to keep my distance, unless I have a good reason not to.

The issue at the momentum reactor was solved, but we now have the issue with a woman named 'Labrys' who is apparently searching for some 'Legendary Numbers'. What they exactly are and why she needs them, we don't know, but apparently they exist.
I don't have anything against Labrys, she did help out with the demon situation which I'm very grateful for, but I'm suspicious over these 'Legendary Numbers'. A title like that makes them seem like they aren't like the regular Numbers.

I also got to speak to Labrys myself and I questioned her a little on the Rank-Up cards. She said the one she gave to Yuma was something she was given with expectations that she was to give it to someone who was fighting against the demons, but that it was also a prototype for 'something more', but didn't know what that something more was. Nor could she answer anything on the other Rank-Up cards that have been around, though she seemed more surprised about Inner Demon's Force being mentioned. I feel like that one she definitely didn't know about.

For now we'll be investigating into the 'Legendary Number' that we have a location for.

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...I'm so sorry, Juudai.

You don't have to apologize for anything, Desdemona-san. Just concentrate on getting better, alright?

That...is not exactly right. You trusted me to protect Yuma and the academy. Not only did I fail to do that, now I can't even help you anymore with this incident, with the condition I'm in. I'm afraid I have much to apologize for, especially to you.

But setting that aside, I was apologizing for what's happened with...your friend.

Desdemona-san...

She's... full of a lot of anger right now, and was blaming myself and Onni for things that were far out of our control. She's said a lot of hateful things to a lot of people, people she used to care about.
Even if I keep my distance, my path will definitely cross with her again because of what she's doing and the situation she's in.
I don't want to give up on her and I won't, but I don't know how much, if anything, could be salvaged of the friendship we had.
Guess it depends on how much she meant with what she's been saying.

It's pretty stressful, so for now I'm just trying to push it a little to the back of my mind and concentrate on other things.

...

She's filled with anger because of the current situation and the Numbers...but I can't help but feel. That anger started. Back when she was forced to become a tool of the darkness. And when she needed our help the most, the five of us just guaranteed she would fall into it.

...even this much later, all of you are still suffering for our war with the Earthbound Gods.

... Tell me. Did you... Sense anything, about that Labrys woman?

I could sense that she definitely wasn't human.

Mm...

There was something that... I had sensed about her, when I encountered her. I had mentioned that it was as though her existence went counter to my senses, regarding time. I have had time to think about it.

Whoever, or whatever she is, it seems like she is a danger by just being present.

I would suggest being wary, even if she did assist with the... situation, that Tsukumo-kun was in. While I cannot say if she holds malicious intent or not, I feel that there is a specific level of instability.

So her very presence felt unstable?

Yeah, you're right. Something just isn't right here so I will be keeping a close eye on this situation with Labrys and these 'Legendary Numbers' as well.
Especially if she gives off the feeling of instability, we can't afford to give her the benefit of the doubt right now.

...

Tell me. What do you think about her... Claims, concerning me?

I mean, I am certain of who I am. I am certain that I do not know her. But I suppose it does bother me, that she mistook me for someone else.

It's more than likely a case of mistaken identity, after all, I'm pretty sure you're not someone else, but... I guess I can't completely rule out the possibility either. Weirder things have happened.

Something about you made her think it was possible that you were the person she mentioned. I'm curious as to why.

It seemed to be related to my other form.

She... Questioned what had happened to my hands. ... That made me feel a bit self-conscious, now that I think about it.

Your other form? Hmm.
There must of been something familiar to her while you were in that form.

... I have a slight guess, if my theory about what she may be-- or at least, what she may have actually inspired somehow, is correct.

You mean what you mentioned on your entry about it? About her being the inspiration for the Artifact archetype that you use?

Correct.

Artifact Beagalltach, one of the monsters in the set, may have some... resemblance to my other form. But definitely not exact.

Hm, that could explain why she mistook you for them, then.

Yes, it is likely.

But it makes me wonder... What happened to the Artifacts Beagalltach, and Moralltach, since she asked about them, as well? Are there others?

I know she has an associate here, who was the one who posted the initial warning about the demons. So I am assuming there are more like Labrys about, other than the two she appears to be looking for.

So that is at least four confirmed...

I think we should be on the look out for those she is associated with. If there have been others around since that point, I did not sense them, so I can only assume that how this Labrys was, is unique to her. Either that, or they are much better at hiding it.

I agree. I'll try and keep an eye out for anyone unusual who could be Labrys' associates.
Otherwise, I'm hoping that once Shian and Shinoko look into this 'Legendary Number' that we might get more info on what they are and maybe why Labrys wants them.

Yes, hopefully.

Those spirits must have been quite something for you to still be calling them 'demons'.

Also, I thought the whole thing with the numbers was resolved twice over now? What's up with that?

That's the thing. I'm unsure if you could even call those beings 'spirits', the outright power of them seemed much more than that.

And the issue with the Numbers has never been solved. There are still many Numbers out there, so it's been on-going for the last 3 years. It just seems like there's more to the Numbers now than originally thought.

...they aren't spirits? What are they, then?

Classic case of moving the goal posts whenever you get close, huh?

...I still feel bad for losing my cool back there, Juudai.

I know I probably shouldn't have pushed it to that point.