Our goals will be met. We will defeat whoever stands in our way. No matter if it's old allies or army of devils. We will take you all on.

ONE MINUTE MELEE!

WHERE ALL THE FIGHTS ARE SETTLED IN 60 SECONDS!

2 FIGHTERS!

1 MINUTE!

0 RESEARCH!

MELEE!

Devil Survivor 2 Original Soundtrack - 03. 深まる謎

The world has become desolate. It was a series of apocalypses one after another. Humanity had no chance at all against all of these. The first one was the strange explosion at the Western Coast. All around US strange events have been happening. From the strange attacks at Seattle, to the infection at one of the coastal islands, to the apocalyptic creation of demons there and to the creation of one gigantic demon that easily stomped the military. Many events have been happening. But it wasn't just exclusive to the West.

In Europe strange creatures have been sighted. Ranging from the deep forests, to the icy mountains, to the coastal areas. There was even sightings of golden clad warriors with golden blades fighting each other in Japan. Those were only few of the strange anomalies that has been happening. Few of the many that destroyed the world slowly. Of course humanity fought back but even their attempts to do so were in vain.

But what really put the hammer in the nail was this event.
The Scar. The Void. The nothingness.

It was slowly enveloping all. Nothing was left from whatever it consumes. It started off at the edge of the world as a minor threat to all, but slowly it creeped on it. The moment humanity realized how big of a threat it was, it was already too late. Now, only a couple of cities were spared. None of these will be existing the day after this.

"I need to talk to him," That was what the white haired man said as he walked. Pale skin, albino hair, blue eyes and black outfit. His outfit was definitely out of the norm and something that would get much attention. However there was no civilians in the area. No witnesses at all to this Nephilim. That's why he's free to hold and let energy gather on his blade. Alone in this dusty red place. It's almost as if a sandstorm occurred. "Polaris... The almighty ruler... I have defeated all the enemies with my army that is now gone... What more do you need to be summoned to change this world!? This demon filled place! I want to save humanity!"

The red clouds seem to clear up as he finished. All around the lone man were multiple corpses. Ranging from humans to demons. The assortment was huge with various identifiable beings. But all of them were dead. Either slain swiftly or fought to the bitter end.

Only Vergil was alive and waiting for the deal that could save everyone. He was alone, and he has the will of the world. He could change it for the better.

"I can't let you reshape the world."

 Except for this one other person that just arrived. A glance behind him confirmed his appearance.

A white haired man about his age. Also clad in black and a strange aura around him. Compared to him his hair was a bit messier but he had that refined look. Without a doubt he's the leader type, just like him. But he wasn't a normal human. This swordsman knew that. This man... he had some sort of unnatural energy around him.

"You want to create a world that you lead don't you, Vergil?" The Nephilim's hands slowly went to his sheathe. Anger rising as he recognized the villain in front of him. "You shouted and ranted on about this. But there's no way that world can exist. Such a system led by demons would never work."

"A merit-system is even worse, Yamato Hotsuin," Vergil's blade was already out. He began to walk towards Yamato, only to step back when a spark of lightning shot nearby. "It's never going to work. Everyone is going to die, and that won't be humanity anymore."

"And you say your way would work better?" Yamato didn't even look fazed by the blade. Though he did raise his yellow phone and caused it... to glow? Something was forming. Something was gathering. Vergil could sense it. "Humanity will thrive in both our goals but at least mine will preserve what makes humanity human."

"Ì will protect humanity against the likes of you... I'll be the one to protect them."

"Then you're simply not fit to be at the top. If you yield, whether now or after I defeat you, I'll let you serve me."

"I accept. your intention to die."

Vergil closed the distance instantly. With a single bound he closed in and swung his blade towards his opponent intending to decapitate him in one swing. But Yamato hopped back dodging the attack just in time. To the naked eye they wouldn't even see the movement between the two. To the two alibnos their interest was merely picqued at each other's speed. Vergil stepped forward and swung his sword again missing another attack. He prepared to strike forward several times, only to frown at what his opponent seemed to be doing... He can't be dancing right?

That thought vanished when he was hit by a bolt of lightning from the sky. Out of nowhere and so sudden, Vergil wasn't able to evade at all. The bolt of lightning making him cry out as he buckled. Another bolt striking him from above before he could recover. Two more bolts hit him, its effect of paralyzing him being more effective than the damage they dealt. Just as the barrage of bolts ended Vergil lifted himself preparing to run forward and strike, only for his face to make contact with Yamato's boot.

"I thought you were a tactician?" And a kick to the gut strong enough to lift him from the ground. He could even see the sneer on the Commander's face now. "Looks like I overestimated you."

The time Yamato finished that sentence something moved. Another attack from Yamato and a strong creature slammed into Vergil knocking the wind out of him. Before he could even be flung away his front was on the receiving end of multiple slashes. But as he flew away he could see the figure of a canine thing. Yamato watched calmly as the Nephilim slammed into a car with enough force to cause it to flip. Yet at impact he recovered and actually landed on the side of the car as it slowly spun. Vergil glared at the Commander as the beast behind him left the shadows.



Cerberus roared in fury and began to run forward. In the span of a second he has closed the distance between them. His claws ready and outstretched to slam Vergil into the car.

"So you always hide behind lackeys?" But Vergil simply swung his blade at the last second. The Cerberus was knocked towards a building completely stunned by the attack. "Let me make you bleed then."

Yamato scowled, and simply began his strange dance once again. Like before there was a flash, but the lightning only hit the still flying car. The explosion didn't even reach Vergil as he landed on the ground and started running. Bolts of lightning struck at the area behind him yet they never singed him. As he got close multiple daggers of ice formed around him and began firing at Vergil. The Commander was already summoning with one arm while he swung his other arm to the side to defend himself. The swing itself summoned enough air pressure to slice many ice daggers.

But not all of them.

Several rained onto Yamato and he could only brace himself gritting his teeth. The moment Vergil got close he thrusted his sword forward, Yamato barely able to use one arm to block it. Instead of impaling him through the bone, the attack actually failed and only tore up the commander's sleeve. Yamato skidded backwards from the attack not even bleeding. His arms lowered into one arrogant look.

"Time to put a bit more effort then," Vergil suddenly sheathed his sword, and began chanelling energy into it. The area around him cooling down. "You're obviously not a mere human."

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And with multiple swings faster than before he threw forward numerous shurikens made of ice. Yet Yamato's arrogant face never lost that smile. In fact he's lowering his guard and- !!



A demon appeared out of nowhere and stood between Yamato and the attacks. Looking like a human with old mystic armor, the newcomer simply stood against the numerous ice shurikens. The projectiles that curved towards Vergil too were also caught. Its glowing body not wavering against the attacks. Vergil bit his lip as he ceased his attack. He could already hear the mutt approach him from behind.

"As long as you do not have any loyal demons at your side," Yamato began to cast a healing spell for him and his demons. Vergil simply sneered in annoyance, then began to focus. Energy charged inside him as Cerberus is about to reach him. "You will never defeat me."

"Such empty words," Vergil turned into three blurs. "Let me prove how wrong you are."

Cerberus slashed air the moment Vergil finished. Eyes widening Yamato commanded Baal to protect him. It didn't do anything against the multiple slashes that surrounded them. The ground beneath them shifted and Baal groaned while Yamato stumbled back. Vergil was now behind him on a stance that shows that he performed all those. Then he began to sheathe his sword, numerous blades of ice forming above Vergil. They slammed towards Vergil nearly instantly, but Baal loomed over Yamato taking the brunt of the attack. Again his body seemed to nullify the damage.

Vergil was going to charge in again only to be hit by a tackle from Cerberus. An attempted counter was thwarted when multiple bolts of electricity struck him. The moment he recovered he only caught the glimpse of his three enemies glowing different colors. Red, blue and yellow. The attacks have fired just as he recovered from the recoil of the beast.

AGIDYNE! BUFUDYNE! ZIODYNE!

Flames, ice and electricity covered Vergil. The three attacks encasing him easily and kicking up a cloud of dust. Yamato only smiled in satisfaction upon hearing Vergil's pained shout and quickly got to healing himself. Only to frown when he sensed some sort of energy leak out. Even he knows the danger of his vision being obstructed so he set his demons in front of him.

"This amount of energy..."

DmC Devil May Cry - Empty Vergil Battle Theme

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Before the dust cloud could clear bullets shot out from a strange angle hitting him and Baal several times. All were aimed for vital spots yet Yamato only cried out in pain. Baal on the other hand seemed to have taken more damage compared to his owner. Seeing its allies damaged Cerberus cried out and leapt towards the dust cloud. Only for the creature to be pelted by multiple knives of ice and impaled through the head by a giant ice sword. It soon began to turn into pixels just as it roared in pain.

Despite that Yamato was only iffed and commanded Baal to fire at Vergil. Meanwhile he set to healing himself and moving at a better angle.

Ziodyne!

The burst of lightning shot out heading straight for the center of the dust cloud. Yet when it reached the center it dissipated and exploded outwards. It seemed to have hit metal and that itself caused the dust cloud to clear up. For a second only, Vergil stood there having just tossed away his rifle. His entire body was beginning to glow, and flames and electricity were surrounding him. It looked demonic.



"Perhaps maybe..." Yamato began to summon two more figures around him. Two looming figures forming beside him. At the same time his body was beginning to glow as he applied his trump card. Dragon Steam Energy. It was time to take this guy a bit more seriously. "You're a demon that I should've made a contract with from the start."



"Sorry but I don't make deals with the devil," Vergil said calmly and suddenly began slashing forward. Or at least that's what he was doing. His hands simply became blur and numerous shurikens and air blades headed straight for his opponent.

Yamato hopped back from the attacks, using Baal to defend against what he couldn't dodge. The force of the attacks seem potent enough to make it cry out. But a quick use of Prayer healed it quickly. Just as the barrage ended two demons have formed beside it. Kongou Zaou-Gongen and Nebrios. Two powerful demons grinning at the sight of the new enemy. The Nephilim didn't even comment and simply vanished. Numerous gash marks on the three demons formed and the three swung their limbs towards the are between them. Yet Vergil parried their attacks disorienting them all, and dashed straight for Yamato.

Ziodyne!

The burst of electricity was deflected aside and gigantic blades formed around Vergil. His sword was ready to slash his enemy and he swung it with as much force as he can. His body moving faster than a bullet. Yet his opponent was able to react and bring out a digitalized arm? Suddenly a knee to the gut and a punch to the face. Both being more damaging than his previous attacks. Something was being drained from him too. Energy and health?

"Gh!" With a swing of his arm Vergil landed a good slash onto Yamato's lower body. Only for the attack to be reflected? "Reflection?"

"How observant," And out of nowhere something hard and strong slammed into Vergil. It was the demon Zaou-Gongen using a car as a battering hammer. The area around them suddenly dimmed as Yamato clenched his phone. "Yet futile."



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Mazandyne!

Suddenly Vergil was flying. Multiple tornadoes out of nowhere suddenly picked him up alongside many debris, probably from the building it just destroyed. The large amount of debris was something he could handle if not for his disbalanced state. Even when Nebiros' attack ended he was still disoriented and left soaring towards the sky. Straight towards the floating Baal who was charging up its arms with blue energy.

Bufudyne!

Only for a sleek blue figure to dash past Baal dealing a slash that shook its aim. With that done the blue orb of energy missed and hit the Zaou-Gongen just as he got close enough to hit with a car. A quick motion later and Vergil was past the demon and has split it into two. Yamato actually looked shocked but was able to keep his composure and realized the blue thing heading for him. With Nebiros help he drove off the blur with a quick tornado. On the other hand with his enemies distracted it was the perfect opportunity for Vergil to get close to Baal while charging his sword. The demon cried out and tried to move away but it was too late.

Even when it was far from the actual attack numerous wind blades shredded it to pixels. By air pressure alone the attack levelled the building behind Baal. Although that ticked off Yamato he was far too focused on his blue attacker who had just dodged Nebiros and was closing in for a kill. A grab from Zaou-Gongen and a barrage of dragon empowered strikes quickly tossed that thing away. Yet it disappeared and reformed right beside Vergil, who walked towards him confidently. Yamato could only scowl. 

"So you do have a demon after all.."

"How observant," Both of them readied their blades. "But futile."



Both vanished and the two demons prepared to block while their master focused on a dance. Suddenly they acted and grappled forward grabbing Vergil and Shadow Vergil mid-swing. Catching their blades just with their bare hands were impressive. Then electricity and flames scattered from them making both demons roar and let go. The two kicked the demons away and dashed into Yamato aiming to impale him just as he finished his dance.

Holy Dance!

Several orbs of light appeared around them just as the blades struck Yamato. Vergil's blade was reflected, but Shadow Vergil's blade stuck in deeply onto Yamato's arm making him cry out. But the orbs of light exploded with great force. The shockwave knocked away the group from each other, with Yamato landing on the ground painfully. Despite his bleeding arm he slowly got up gritting his teeth in anger. He briefly glimpsed the sight of Shadow Vergil, who seemingly took the brunt of the attack, slowly getting up. But where was Vergil-

A cold feeling from his back. It was aimed for his spine. Any normal person would be dead if not paralyzed once hit by this attack. But not Yamato.

Prayer!

Whatever status ailment it was going to cause it was gone. Yamato swiftly turned around surprising Vergil as he released a Ziodyne. The digitalized arm thwarted the sword swing that Vergil was about to use. The Nephilim cried out in pain, his dopelganger closing in but held back by Nebiros and Zaou-Gongen. Vergil was actually beginning to stumble back screaming in pain from the constant use of Ziodyne. Yamato's confident grin only grew and grew, and then the electricity stopped.

Drain!

Without even changing his stance Yamato began to suck whatever life and energy Vergil had. Even if it was for a little bit it was giving him back the much needed mana. He was almost out too. This tactic would've worked well on anyone else. But Vergil actually fought back by headbutting Yamato cutting off the drain. At that dazed state the Commander stumbled back raising his arm to block a slash. The sword actually slashed halfway into his arm before the digitalized pixels formed. Yamato's scream of absolute pain was music to Vergil. But the Nephilim was knocked away by a Ziodyne and a kick from Zaou-Gongen.

"You... " Yamato gritted his teeth as he covered his arm. His two demons were already behind him. "I'll give you credit, you're strong."



"But as a sign of respect I'm going to unleash him on you."

The two demons were beginning to fade away. The once powerful demons letting out a strange call as something formed beneath Yamato, lifting him up. The red sky only made him look more intimidating as the place itself seemed to darken.

"Meet your maker, demon... Satan..."

A gigantic blue armored figure. It was the very image of Satan who is now a servant of Yamato. A looming figure that dwarfed the buildings nearby. The sight would've scared many.... Yet...

"If only you were an ally,"

Vergil nodded at the gigantic figure. His dopelganger was disappearing as the energy began to focus onto him. His inner shadow melding with his actual body.

"If only.... Devil Trigger..."



The world around them turned blue as his Devil Trigger fully activated. The area around Vergil turned blue and white as his body became pale. His body strengthening at the cost of many traits he used to have. Even his sword seemed to have melded into something else.

His eyes shone blue while Yamato's shone violet.

Red vs Blue.

It was time to end this.

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Sword of Justice - Song of the Night Sparrow - Touhou

Without a warning Satan punched forward. The very attack shattering the cliff that made up the battlefield. With just one hit the terrain was sent crumbling everywhere. But that was after Vergil vanished. The Nephilim grunted as his balance was shaken, yet he quickly composed himself and began running forward. Closing in by hopping onto the various rocks that were flying. Despite Satan and Yamato floating on the air he was unfazed and only kept going.

His speed was not even possible for regular humans to see.

Another wild swing from Satan but Vergil vanished before he was hit. Seemingly gaining speed and appearing above. A burst of electricity shot out from Yamato's hands yet he was gone once again. The Commander actually began to sweat as he willed his demon to move back. Too late. The arm that just tried to reach Vergil received multiple slashes and now the Nephilim was running towards it. Even when Satan's other arm closed in to punch, Vergil blocked it and kept going. 

Mazandyne!

The three tornadoes that came out of nowhere actually slowed him down a bit. He would've kept going but it was at that point Satan's hand hastily reached him. At the same time a barrage of lightning shot towards his face. Vergil didn't even scream as he felt his body roasted and being crushed at the same time. Instead he focused all his energy within his blade trying to ignore the pain throughout his body.

And with enough force he screamed as swung his blade out.

S!

10!

Satan roared in absolute fury as its hand was diced, the Nephilim he held falling away while coughing out blood. Yamato tried to cast Prayer and succeeded in healing that hand. But Vergil recovered faster and was now getting closer by again running up Satan's arm.

"Judgement!"

Yamato yelled out as light began to shine everywhere. All demons within the area slowed to a halt as they were blinded. A second after and Vergil would've been hit by the divine light that would've killed many. Vergil could only bring up his sword and wait for the attack to come. Five seconds of Devil Trigger was all that he had left. The divine light came and made Vergil scream as he actually felt the heat of the attack. His armor cracking.

Yet.

SS!

"What!?"

Part of the divine light was parried and reflected into Satan, who almost slammed all his hands onto Vergil. The demon roared and Yamato tried in vain to defend himself with Tetrakam. Fear actually entering his mind when he saw Vergil glare at him with shining eyes.

5!

He closed the distance and swung his blade up. Multiple swords of ice forming around them as he thrusted the sword onto Satan, and knocked Yamato up. His shield blocking the damage but not the knockup. The ice blades converged onto Yamato making him scream as they impaled him through the Dragon Steam's power. But Vergil didn't slow down and instead followed while forming more swords of ice.

4!

The ice swords barraged into Yamato like bullets while Vergil swung his sword down. And again, it was reflected. Seeing that opportunity Yamato ignored the pain of the ice blades and delivered a kick towards Vergil with as much energy as he can.

The moment his kick landed it was parried and left Yamato dazed.

'HOW!?'

3!

And Vergil spun like a tornado, hacking and slashing Yamato apart as much as he can in one second. Ice blades tore Yamato apart either pushing or pulling him away. His constant use of his Barrier and Prayers were keeping him alive but not for long. A combo that would've killed him several times over as Yamato finally exhausted his mana supply. Even his Dragon Steam Power was fading. 

SSS!

Devil Trigger began to fade away just as Vergil charged his blade one last time.

"It's over!"

2!

And he swung it, straight onto Satan's arm that threatened to burst. Yamato screamed as he poured as much energy as he could into his Dragon Steam Barrier. Satan's hand shattered once again, with Vergil closing in on Yamato. He didn't even falter when he saw Satan tug Vergil away with his other hand.

Vergil only screamed and charge-

1!

- Straight into the strange orb that was forming. A strange orb that Satan has been charging the moment its hand was cut off.

For a split second Vergil could only stare in confusion. In confusion as Satan's hands covered Yamato, whose expression showed a strange look.

"If only you were an ally..."

MEGIDALAON!

And the almighty blast covered everything, the explosion catching Vergil right in the center. The blast releasing an immense amount of heat and light as the energy warped Vergil's existence. Even Satan's stability was at risk when it was covered. The explosion destroyed half the city, and soon revealed the aftermath.

There was nothing left of the Nephilim as Yamato remained alone with his demon.... Then the sky began to clear up. The Commander only showed a sad tired smile.

"Truly a shame."

KO!!