AlterMyth - A Hololive Fanfiction

The Moment That Lasted Forever

You trusted the Otherworlder Jenma and the Phoenix Kiara and forged a bond with them. Together, you fought valiantly against the Grim Reapers but failed to protect Ina'nis in Bordeaux. We already had our Priestess in Ina'nis and we expected you, Ophelia and all of your allies to fall into despair.

But all of you persisted - because of your boundless courage and daring, detective.

You used Phoenix fire to forge your very soul into a weapon capable of death magic. You used that magic to march into hell, the den of your enemies where you would be hopelessly outnumbered and overpowered. You struck a deal with one of the Lord of Death's brightest pupils to smuggle Ina'nis out of the Underworld!

This is why you found yourself in the Infinite Library, detective. We, Knowledge, had to observe you with our own eyes and appraise your true worth for ourselves. You have turned from a mere Canard into a star that shines brightly in the eyes of the Ancient Ones. How brightly will your star burn when the curtains come to a close?

A familiar story.

One that we... no, I remember well.

What happens next, dear detective, will be entirely up to you.

How will your decision play out on this stage we both stand on?

Only time will tell.

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AlterMyth

The Moment That Lasted Forever

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Seventieth Scene - Bursting At The Seams

Ame froze in the presence of Knowledge. Her heart was beating hard against her chest, adding to the pain from her still hurting head. Mere seconds passed in the realm of the Infinite Library, but she heard the spiel of her enemy in full. It was like the words of Knowledge were transmitted directly into her mind. No words were spoken, but Ame understood her message in such a short time.

The detective stole a glance at Ina and noticed that her companion seemed troubled. Perhaps Knowledge told her something too.

Before Ame could react, Knowledge produced the Book of Enma and held it firmly in her hands. The librarian took care to keep it free from the black grime that trickled from her many reopened wounds. Ame pointed her revolver at Knowledge, but the cosmic librarian was unfazed and closed the gap between them.

"We apologize for our outburst earlier." Knowledge spoke now and bowed her head slightly as she walked, "We may have become Ancient Ones, but we were human once. That human side makes us prone to outbursts that make us forget ourselves. Assaulting guests out of petty spite is not the way of the Ancient Ones - especially towards guests who have completed their ordeals." She then offered the book to Ame cordially, "You accepted the ordeal and emerged victorious. We honor our contracts to the letter. You have earned this."

Ame studied the expression of the librarian, but the outburst of fury from earlier had all but faded away. There was no malice on the face of Knowledge - at least no more than her mischievous spirit from when they first met.

The detective turned to Ina who nodded back to her. She saw the handgun in the unordained Priestess' hands and the crowbar wielded by one of her twelve tentacles. Ame nodded back, holstered her revolver and took the Book of Enma.

AO-chan flew over to the book and quickly studied it again. The grimoire spoke in purple runes that Ina promptly translated.

"It's the real deal, Ame."