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The moment Celestia's forces descended upon Fontaine, the city was thrown into chaos. The skies shimmered with divine energy as ethereal figures clad in silver armor floated downward, their golden weapons gleaming with judgment. The people of Fontaine-soldiers, Fatui agents, and even ordinary citizens-stood their ground, prepared to fight for their home.

From the tallest tower, Yoshika, Furina, and Neuvillette watched as the first wave of Celestia's enforcers clashed with Fontaine's defenses. Explosions of elemental energy lit up the city, and the once-serene waterways churned violently as Fontaine's mechanical constructs engaged the intruders.

Yoshika gripped her spear tightly. "We have to move now."

Furina nodded, her usual dramatic flair absent. This was no performance-this was war.

Neuvillette turned to them, his gaze unreadable. "I will hold the front lines alongside the people of Fontaine. You two must strike at the heart of their command. Celestia does not send an army without a leader."

Yoshika understood immediately. Celestia wouldn't waste time on a prolonged battle. They would send someone-a God-like figure, perhaps even a creation like herself-to act as their executor. That was who she needed to face.

Furina placed a hand on Yoshika's shoulder. "Are you ready for this?"

Yoshika met her gaze. "I've been ready since the day I was created."

With that, they leaped into action.

Fontaine's Streets: A Battlefield

The city's grand plazas had become war zones. Fontaine's soldiers fought valiantly, their hydro-based technology giving them an edge against Celestia's forces. Massive clockwork machines marched through the streets, blasting streams of pressurized water at their airborne enemies.

In the center of the chaos, Arlecchino carved through Celestia's enforcers with ruthless precision, her red and black scythe slicing through their divine armor. Her movements were efficient, deadly-no hesitation, no wasted effort.

Lyney and Lynette fought side by side, their combined agility keeping them one step ahead of the invaders. Lyney's pyro-infused arrows rained down like shooting stars, while Lynette darted between enemies, delivering swift, calculated strikes.

Neuvillette, standing at the heart of the city, raised his hand, and the very rain itself turned against Celestia's forces. Torrents of water formed into massive serpentine shapes, crashing into the invaders with devastating force.

Still, Celestia's forces were relentless.

A loud, piercing hum filled the air as golden glyphs formed above the battlefield. From these glyphs, massive constructs descended-divine beings made of pure celestial energy, their forms shifting between humanoid and monstrous.

Yoshika and Furina arrived just in time to see one of these constructs slam into a Fontaine building, reducing it to rubble.

Furina gritted her teeth. "If this keeps up, Fontaine won't last."

Yoshika's eyes narrowed. "Then we cut off the head of the serpent."

She pointed toward the sky, where a lone figure floated above the battlefield.

The Arbiter of Celestia

At first glance, the figure resembled a God. Clad in flowing white and gold robes, with long, silvery hair cascading down their back, they radiated an almost overwhelming aura of divine power. In their hand, they held a golden staff adorned with intricate celestial symbols.

When they spoke, their voice echoed through the battlefield, carrying a weight that pressed down on all who heard it.

"Fontaine has been deemed unworthy. Surrender, and your suffering will be brief."

Furina clenched her fists. "Unworthy? You dare to pass judgment on my nation?"

Yoshika stepped forward. "You must be Celestia's executioner."

The figure turned their gaze upon her, their golden eyes unreadable. "And you must be Celestia's mistake."

A chill ran down Yoshika's spine-not from fear, but from the realization that they knew what she was.

The Arbiter of Celestia raised their staff. "The will of Celestia is absolute. You were created to serve, yet you defy your purpose."

Yoshika gripped her spear, flames flickering along its edge. "I was created to be Kimika's shadow, but I choose my own path."

The Arbiter's expression remained unreadable, but there was something almost... amused in their gaze. "Then let us see if your defiance has made you strong."

With a flick of their staff, the sky split open.

Golden chains erupted from the heavens, crashing down toward Yoshika and Furina.

The final battle had begun.

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𝖠𝖭 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝖾: 𝖧𝖾𝗁𝖾𝗁 𝗂 𝗍𝗋𝗂𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝗂𝗍 𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗋