(A/N) : I'm sorry for the long wait but here is the next chapter. You can consider it as your early Christmas present. Now, let's jump back into the story.

Mers-el-Kébir, the next day :

3rd P.O.V

Charles woke up after spending a night with Lena and Helena META, per Lena's request. They slept quite well. But he had to wake up. He still need some training before the last showdown against the Creator.

So, he was eating his breakfast as usual at 6:30 AM since he was one of the first people to wake up on the base, if not the only one.

Since Nevada is still sleeping, he improvised a breakfast for himself. The traditional French breakfast. Two croissants with some fruit juice to accompany it.

As he finished washing the dishes, he looks to see Richelieu and Jean Bart already woken up. He greeted them with the "good morning" kiss.

Charles : How are you ?

Richelieu : We're fine. But we were looking for you to say something.

Charles : What is it ?

Richelieu : Well, today, some of our brethren are coming to our base.

Charles : Wait what ? Since when ?

Jean Bart : We were supposed to tell you this yesterday but with what happened, we have forgotten.

Charles : I see. So, how many are coming here ?

Richelieu : Only two. Before our factions became whole again, one of them was part of Iris Libre while the other was from Vichiya Dominion.

Charles : And they're coming here alone ?

Jean Bart : Don't worry. Le Terrible, Vauquelin and Tartu went to get them and escort them here.

Charles : It explains why I didn't saw them yesterday. So, when are they coming back ?

Richelieu : Later in the morning. The rest of our faction should be there to greet them.

Charles : I see. I shall prepare myself for their arrival. Thanks for telling me.

Jean Bart : You're welcome. Let's get changed.

They went back to their bedroom to get ready for the newest arrival.

(Timeskip given to you by the Author discovering that DDLC is on the Nintendo Switch)

Mers-el-Kébir, harbor, later in the morning :

3rd P.O.V

It was around 10 AM, and all the Iris République were waiting for Vauquelin, Tartu and Le Terrible's return. It should be at that time when they will greet back two of their members.

Richelieu META and Champagne META were also present. Despite being Ashes, they were a part of the Iris faction before, so it was logical they would be there as well.

It's been fifteen minutes since they got to the harbour, waiting. But they finally see five ships in the horizon, but only two of them is unknown to Charles.

Once they docked in their respective place, the group went towards them.

Dunkerque: Welcome back you five.

Vauquelin : It's nice to be back here !

Le Terrible : Another mission completed.

Jeanne d'Arc : I hope the travel wasn't too complicated.

Vauquelin : Oh no ! We didn't saw much Sirens on our way ! The only ones that dared attacked us ended up eating torpedoes in their face !

Tartu : Yeah.

Le Triomphant : So, sœurette, where are our camarades ?

Le Terrible : Just behind me.

Two girl showed up from behind Le Terrible.

The first one had blue hair and was wearing a knight outfit with the Iris Libre design. She also some kind of bunny-ears ornament with the same design. She is wielding a Lance that is two times her height, as well as a shield with a gun inside it.

In other words, she is a Destroyer.

The other one had shorter gray hair with purple streaks, with one strand of hair longer than the rest, and pink eyes. Her outfit were similar to what the other Iris girls were wearing, with white and black. She also has a cape being white on the outside, red on the inside.

She looked more like a Cruiser.

??? : Hello, I'm finally back !

Charles : Do you mind introducing yourself ?

Maillé Brézé : I am FFNF Maillé Brézé, a Vauquelin-class Destroyer. Thou shall not worry, plebeian. With me around, the base shall be in security !

Charles : ...

??? : ...

The Destroyer, now known as Maillé Brézé, wasn't aware of who was Charles, unlike the second girl who knows, thanks to Algérie, with whom she communicates often. Maillé thought he was a regular man.

The reactions for this moment were mixed : Charles was simply a deadpan face while Richelieu META and Jean Bart facepalmed. The rest were either sweatdroping or embarrassed.

Maillé Brézé : What is going on ?! Did I do something wrong ?!

Algérie : ...You forgot to tell her about him, didn't you ?

Vauquelin : What ?! No ! I told Tartu to do it on our way back !

Tartu : I don't remember that...

Vauquelin : Come on ! Seriously ?!

Saint Louis : And you didn't thought that you should have told her, Le Terrible ?

Le Terrible : Well, in my defense, you asked Vauquelin to do it. You never said something about me telling her if she failed to do it.

Vauquelin : You traitor !

La Malin : ...Lazy girl...

Le Triomphant : That's rich coming from you, sleeping most of the time like Laffey.

Le Malin : You're just jealous that I get the best place to nap with Charles.

Le Triomphant : *pouts*

Jean Bart : Alright ! Let's stop there before it turns into a fight !

Maillé Brézé : Can someone finally answer my question ?!

Richelieu : Maillé, the one you just called a plebeian, is none other than Charles, the one who unified Iris Libre and Vichiya Dominion back together, and the one who founded the Iris République and leading it, as well as our husband.

As she registered what Richelieu said, Maillé's face of confusion quickly morphed into one of fright, as she realized she just insulted her leader of "plebeian". She immediately bowed down to offer her apologies to him.

Maillé Brézé : ...Wait, what ? You're Lord Charles ?! Oh no ! Please forgive me for my big disrespect towards you !

Charles : *sigh* Let's just forget this. In any case, welcome back home. So, I take it you are a knight in-training, right ?

Maillé Brézé : Yes, why ?

Charles : Well, all the other Destroyers became fully-pledged Republican Guards. And since you are still in-training, I'm gonna train you. And what about you ?

The second girl who was simply looking at the scene with an amused expression turned to him.

??? : My turn it seems. Well, I am the MNF Foch, third member of the Suffren-class Heavy Cruisers.

Author : I added her in the chapter since she just got revealed at the time of writing this.

Speaking of that, to avoid confusion, the Foch that just got introduced in this chapter will have "CA" between brackets, so you know it's the Heavy Cruiser one, and to avoid confusion with our boy Foch, who will have "CV", AKA Aircraft Carrier, in his brackets.

Sorry for the trouble.

Charles : Wait, Foch ?! ...Crap, I have to find a way to distinguish yourself from the other Foch.

Foch (CA) : Wait, what do you mean by the other Foch ?

Although she knew about Charles, she wasn't aware about Clémenceau and Foch (CV) being here.

Charles : Well, there is an Aircraft Carrier whose name is also Foch, and who is a boy. But then... this means...

He understood what that meant.

Charles : Congrats, you are a mother.

Foch (CA) : Pardon ?!

Émile Bertin : What does- oh, I understand now.

Algérie : That's quite... the funny discovery.

Charles : Oh boy, I can't wait to imagine his reaction when he will learn that.

Foch (CA) : Would it be possible to meet my "son" ?

Charles : Alright, I'll bring you to him.

(Timeskip given to you by Foch (CV) hugging his mother)

Royal Garden, Mers-el-Kébir :

3rd P.O.V

Charles and Foch (CA) got to the Royal Gardens, because both Clémenceau and Foch (CV) were invited to a tea party.

Both men were present, alongside some of the ladies and maids of the Royal Navy, Elizabeth META and Aquila.

The boys, Belfast and Aquila were the first to notice them.

Belfast : Greetings, dear.

Aquila : Buongiorno, Charles. How are you ?

Charles : I'm fine, although I'm here for Foch.

Foch (CV) : What do you need from me ?

Charles : I'm here because someone wants to meet you.

Foch (CV) : Who ?

Charles : Your mom.

Foch (CV) spits his tea, laughing at what just Charles said. The said man was looking at him with a deadpan expression.

Foch (CV) : What a dumb joke. That was funny.

Charles : I wasn't joking.

Foch (CV) : Hein ?

As he looked next to Charles, he saw a woman next to him. Foch (CV) calmed down and finally asked the long awaited question.

Foch (CV) : Who are you ?

Foch (CA) : Glad you asked. I am the third member of the Suffren-class Heavy Cruisers, MNF Foch. Nice to meet you... "son".

Foch (CV) widen his eyes at the information. He looked at Charles to see if what she said is true. Charles nodded at that.

Foch (CV) : ...That's... a lot to take.

Charles : Well, I'm gonna leave you two alone, so you can have a private moment between family.

Aquila : Can I come with you as well, Charles ?

Belfast : If it's not too much asked, I would like to join you as well.

Charles : Well, let's go.

Charles left with Aquila and Belfast somewhere else. Seeing this, Clémenceau and the Royal ladies deduced to do the same.

Queen Elizabeth : Let's give them some privacy.

Illustrious : I agree. We should not interrupt them.

King George V : How about we get back to our dorm, love ?

Clémenceau : As long as you're with me, I can do anything.

They all left until the mother and the son were left. Neither knew what to say until the mother started speaking first.

Foch (CA) : Well... this is awkward... I never expected to have a son.

Foch (CV) : Tell me about it. I never expected you to be here. But... it's nice to finally meet you.

Foch (CA) : So... are you okay with this ? I mean... with me being your mother ?

Foch (CV) : Well... even though we just met... I feel like a connection with you... I would happily oblige... Mère.

The mother smiled before opening her arms.

Foch (CA) : How about we start this new family bond with a hug... fils ?

The son said nothing. He just went to hug his mother, which she took as a gesture that he accepted her as his mother.

(Timeskip given to you by Clémenceau wheezing by seeing Foch (CV) getting pampered by his mother)

Mers-el-Kébir, 2 weeks later :

Quite a lot happened during those two weeks other than the preparations for the final fight against the Creator.

First, Charles training Maillé Brézé. It wasn't easy at first because she was scared of his training regiment.

Flashback :

Maillé Brézé : Is that... the training ?! I don't want to do it ! It's too hard !

Charles : You have to. You need to be ready.

Maillé Brézé : Waaah ! Vauquelin, help me !

Vauquelin : Eh ?! Don't worry, you will succeed ! ...I think.

Maillé Brézé : Quoi ?! Tartu, help your sister in distress !

Tartu : Huh ? Oh yes. Good luck, Sister. I believe in you.

Maillé Brézé : ;-;

Le Mars : Come on, Maillé ! It's isn't that bad !

Forbin : While the training itself is quite hard, it makes our title of "Republican Guard" all the more worth it !

Surcouf : Even Le Malin did it ! If she managed, so can you.

Le Malin : Why do I feel insulted ? But yes, I did it.

Richelieu : Maillé, each one of us trained hard to become "Republican Guards", can we count on you to defend our values with all of us ?

Maillé Brézé : In that case... I will do it ! Lord Charles, help me achieve this ! I will give my all !

Charles : That's the spirit ! Alright, let's get started !

End of flashback

Her training was quite hard, just like for the others. But she refused to give up, and gave her all. After a week of training in a Mirror Sea with time flowing differently, she managed to succeed. With this new confidence, Charles gave her the title of "Republican Guard".

Foch (CA) also did the same, but by her own volition. Just like Maillé Brézé, she succeeded with difficulty but was granted the same title as her.

Everyone got surprised when Foch (CA) revealed that Foch (CV) is her son. Clémenceau was seen wheezing each time she pampered her son, but karma hit him, as George decided to do the same to Clémenceau, earning a silent chuckle from the other boy.

Foch (CA) and Maillé Brézé were both interested in Charles, so they decided to learn more about him. And they somehow ended up falling for him.

And as you might have guessed, another wedding came. And of course, Vittorio Veneto, Aquila and New Jersey joined as well, each of them wearing their own wedding dress. It went smoothly as usual, while the night following was wild.

(A/N : Of course, the image doesn't belong to me, so credit to the original artist.

And I couldn't find a wedding dress fanart for Vittorio Veneto, Aquila, Foch (CA) or Maillé Brézé, but if I ever find them, I will put them here.)

Clémenceau snickered at the fact that Charles basically became Foch (CV)'s father-in-law. Strangely, he didn't mind it, especially since his mother was happy.

But the good things are stopping now. Because today was the long awaited final fight against the Creator. Yesterday was all about the last preparations for the fight.

They have decided about who we're going to the other world where the Creator was waiting. The result was that all the Sirens, the Ashes and some of the strongest ships of the alliance were chosen to take part in the most important mission of all time.

Charles, on his side, briefed the Dreamworld Sirens about the ongoing operation. They understood and were standing by, ready to fight if the Creator decided to send his Humanoid Sirens to the fight.

Once the last-minutes preparations and maintenances were over, the chosen group sailed to the final destination : where Operation Siren started.

(Timeskip given to you by Charles facing the Creator in Smash Bros Ultimate)

Middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, a few hours later :

It only took a few hours for the group to get to the big black sphere in the middle of the ocean. They could have directly teleported there, but it was wiser to let the Sirens keep their strength in case of.

As they arrived, they couldn't miss the huge sphere, where it was said that the portal to the Siren World could be found.

Charles : It's been quite a while seen I went here.

Richelieu : What do you mean by that, Mon chéri ?

Charles: Last time I was here was when I met for the first time Hiryuu META.

Hiryuu META : Yeah, I remember. I couldn't beat you that time. And then, the Creator happened.

Souryuu META : Really ?

L'Opiniatre : Oui. I was with him and Le Téméraire when it happened.

Le Téméraire : I can confirm it !

Arbiter III : In any case, this battle will surely be the hardest we have ever done. I hope you are all ready.

Enterprise : We know the risks, but this time, we know more about what he can do.

Vittorio Veneto : We just need to carefully play our cards.

Yorktown META : And with all the Allies we have gathered, we have a chance to finally end this bloodshed.

Charles : This is the last step to end this war against the Sirens. Failure isn't an option. Only victory is allowed. Let's write History right here ! Are you all ready ?!

Everyone : YES !!! FOR OUR FUTURE !!!

Charles : Then, let's move on !

They all advanced towards the huge sphere before entering inside.

Simulation #???, A.K.A "The Siren World" :

3rd P.O.V :

The coalition finally got on the other side. They looked around to see desolate islands with what seems to be lava flowing from some of those islands.

But those islands weren't the only thing making up the gloomy landscape of this world.  They were also ships wrecks what was supposed to be in the past human buildings, more precisely apartments, completely destroyed and partially sunk.

The only thing that can be seen in the sky are huge black clouds thick enough to completely plunge the surroundings into darkness.

But they saw a bigger island. They could notice it because of buildings that looked like skyscrapers. They were emitting light.

Charles : So this is the Siren World...

Arbiter VIII : Yes... our home...

Nagato : No offense, but this places looks really... dull and depressing.

Determination : None taken.

Hope : I am glad to not have grown up here.

Arbiter III : I know, my daughter. But we can change it.

Salvation : That's good and all but we're here for the fight, not for sightseeing !

Bismarck : I expected him to be already here, or try a sneak attack, but there's nothing. I don't like this.

Obliteration : The dipshit must be doing his lazy ass.

Arbiter IX : *sigh* I wouldn't be surprised.

Charles : Unless he's already aware of us being here, and he's on his way.

??? : Finally a logical answer !

They got startled and looked everywhere until they looked up in the sky to see the one and only Creator hovering in the air.

Creator : So you showed up ! I was getting bored !

He was acting like those evil characters who completed their master plan, but because logic and reasons, they didn't bothered to activate it until the protagonist or hero showed up.

Charles said nothing. Instead, he released his murder intent. The girls knew he wasn't joking around. The Creator, however, looked amused.

Creator : My, such a murderous aura ! And what a nice looking bloodlust I see in your eyes ! You are way better than that other Charles I killed !

The Ashes tensed at what he said, getting an angry expression on their face. They held a tighter grip to their weapon, but didn't acted, because they knew that the Creator is only interested in fighting Charles.

Charles : It's finally time to settle this once and for all ! Might as well avenge him !

Creator : Ha ! You wish ! At the end of our battle, I'll be the one dancing on your grave !

Charles : This won't happen because this time, we are prepared for this.

Creator : ...Well, come then ! That's why I came here ! To finally end this !

Charles didn't wasted time and turned into his Siren Form. It's been a while since he took that form because he wanted to get accustomed to his META powers.

Executioner : It would be fitting to take this form for the fight ! The requiem shall start now !

Creator : I couldn't have said it better ! Now, let's make this fight private ! I don't want some nuisances in our way !

The Creator snapped his fingers to make a portal appear in the air. The said portal started to suck Executioner in. At least, that's what it would have done if it wasn't for the fact Executioner decided to jump right through it. Before the Creator did the same, he decided to give to the unwanted guests some company.

Creator : Don't worry, I didn't forget about you. That's why you will be facing my army ! Have fun... that is if you can survive long enough !

Those were his last words before he entered the same portal Executioner went in. Once he did it, the portal closed, leaving only silence.

Queen Elizabeth META : Stand ready, my allies. Our own fight shall start now.

Hakuryuu : Let them come ! Those fools will only meet death against me !

Freya : Dreamwaver, are the Dreamworld Sirens ready ?

Dreamweaver : They're on stand by. Only one word from me and they will come help us.

Bismarck META : In that case, let the hunt begin.

Algérie : But it would be wise to not use all our strength immediately. Who knows how long this fight will last ?

Arbiter XIV : I definitely agree.

Clémenceau : Here they come !

Clémenceau was right because dozens of portals opened from thin air. The mass-produced Siren ships came out from them. Strangely, no humanoid Sirens coming out yet. But they knew it was only a matter of time before they will join.

Richelieu : Let's give it our all !

The coalition : YES !!!

Meanwhile with Executioner and the Creator :

3rd P.O.V

The portal in which both Male Sirens were coming from closed up. Executioner looked around to see they were alone, in the middle of the ocean, but still in the Siren World.

Creator : Welcome to our private arena ! Know that you will have the privilege to become the first living being to ever witness my rigging ! You better be grateful !

A bright light appeared right behind him. When it died down, it revealed his monstrous rigging. At first, Executioner thought his rigging was a dragon one, that was until he saw there was several heads.

He then knew what he was facing : a Male Siren with a rigging looking like the fabled hydra.

Basically Creator's rigging, but imagine it made in metal.

Creator : Meet my rigging ! Remember it as it will be the last thing you will see before I will crush your heart !

Executioner : Like it will stop me. Do your worse !

Creator : With pleasure !

One of the head of the metal hydra was charging up an attack. It then sent it to Executioner in the form of a big laser attack.

He managed to avoid the first attack but the other heads were doing the same thing on a time basis. Executioner continued to avoid their attacks but it was not easy.

At the same time, Alduin, Executioner's rigging, was charging a laser attack on his own. His best bet is to try to sneakily attack to make some damage. All he needed was an opening.

Executioner got his opening just right when the last head was launching his laser attack, and use it against one of the heads. He fired a black laser against the first head.

The laser hit, but the damage dealt were minor, it was only enough to stun for a bit the head, which became angry.

Creator : Not bad, but you need more than that to injure me ! Let's see how you will handle this !

The Creator tried again the laser attack, but this time, all the heads are gonna use their laser at the same time.

Executioner couldn't try to charge another attack as the heads were already launching their combined attack on him. He could only activate his shield and hope it will take the hit.

The lasers made contact with the shield. The power of all the lasers were greater, but Executioner's shield somehow resist the raw power. Once the laser attack was over, he got rid of his shield.

Executioner : You were holding back, didn't you ?

Creator : That's rich coming from you ! You did the same ! Stop doing bullshit and fight like a true Siren !

Executioner : If it's a real fight you want, then that's what you will get !

Executioner P.O.V

I summoned Sökkvabekkr and dashed towards my enemy, but not before launching some of my missiles. After all, I can't use my nukes and tsar bombas now. I'll keep them for later.

My missiles were aiming for the different heads. If I can disable the riggings, the fight will be much easier.

Of course, the heads dodged the missiles. But that was bound to happen. But then, my plan was set into motion. All I need to do is to distract him until they come back.

This is why I decided to jump and attempt to strike him with my sword. But he decided to make a shield to take the hit, which blocked my strike.

Creator : Is that it ? What a waste of time.

He was mocking me, which angered me in consequence. Until hecalmed down as I got launched away. I didn't saw the tail of the rigging until it was too late.

I was rolling on the sea, but managed to stand up without difficulty. Good thing I trained my defenses and my sturdiness.

Creator : Hmm ? You're more resistant to damage it seems. Hmph ! At least, our fight will be less boring !

Executioner : So you noticed this change. But will you see the others?

Creator : What is it supposed to-

BOOOOOOOOOM !!!

Creator : ARGH !!!

The missiles hit my target with success. And it seems they did much more damage, looking at the state of their heads, which are bruised.

Creator : So, you decided to fight unfairly ? I thought you were supposed to be a so-called hero !

Executioner : A hero ? Me ? Don't make me laugh ! Can't you see the amount of blood that stained my hands and those of my family, my friends and my allies ?!

Creator : Wow ! You're admitting that you have committed war crimes ! Impressive !

Executioner : And so are you ! Whether they're aware of it or not, we all have blood on our hands. Can we really be called heroes if we resort to killing to achieve peace ? But we don't have much of a choice, because it seems you can only understand violence.

Creator : You're damn right ! But seriously, how did you managed to hit my rigging with your missiles ?! They dodged it !

Executioner : ...Classified.

Creator : Whatever ! Hide it if you want, but I won't let myself be surprised anymore ! I'm done being nice !

He expects me to reveal how I did that ? Did he thought I was a fool ? What kind of retard uses a secret weapon only to end up revealing it in a meaningless monologue ?!

He don't have to know that I modified my missiles to make them stronger, and added a guiding system inside them that I can activate whenever I feel like it.

Creator : I'm done toying with you ! It's time to finally kill you !

He suddenly disappeared, and the next second, I felt something making contact. Next thing I knew, I was flying until I ended in a wall.

It hurts. But I can't give up. I stood up, only to be met with another punch, more violent, in the guts, which made me actually coughed blood.

The Creator really went serious on this fight. I must react before I end up as a corpse. When I felt the next hit coming, I used my arms to block it, and thankfully, I did it.

I could see the Creator with a pissed-off expression on his face. He was serious, and the speed he used is a proof of that statement. I can definitely confirm it was even faster than the Le Fantasque-class, even with a retrofit.

Before he tried something else, I did a kick on him, and it actually hit. It actually hit... his... umm... third leg. Even though I was the one who did it, I winced at his pain.

Creator : ARRRRGH !!! MY BABY-MAKING MACHINE !!!

He backed down, holding his... thing, while he was suffering.

Creator : I'll swear to you... the pain you made me feel... I will return it a hundred times worse.

Seeing the opportunity, I went for a hit while launching some of my Mirages to try to deal as most damage as possible. But at the same time, I prepared one of my nukes to use against him if the Mirages fail.

As I predicted, his rigging used their AA to destroy the Mirages, but since they were focused on them, I could use it. He saw the weapon in my hands but it was too late.

Executioner : EAT THIS !!!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM !!!

3rd P.O.V

Meanwhile, at the same moment, the rest of the coalition were busy fighting against the Sirens sent by the Creator, with the help of the Dreamworld Sirens who joined the fight.

Until an explosion interrupted their fight, they looked to see a giant mushroom made of flames and smoke coming from where Executioner and the Creator were fighting.

Arbiter IX : Looks like he used another one of them.

Peace Breaker : Such destruction...

Clémenceau : Let's hope this will be enough to defeat him.

Back to Executioner and Creator :

Still 3rd P.O.V

Once the smoke made by the nuke dissipated, Executioner could finally see the damage that he done. He saw the silhouette of the Creator, still standing.

The Creator has several injuries showing with the torn clothes. He was bleeding but still standing. Executioner was surprised to see him survive, but in the end, he expected that possibility.

Executioner started to get tired, with the adrenaline rush wearing off. After what seemed hours of silence, a sound finally came out from the Creator's mouth.

Creator : You... you are the first one to actually injure me... Impressive...

Executioner said nothing as he was catching back his breath.

Creator : You know... if we were on the same side... we could have a chance to defeat "them"... The ones we couldn't defeat...

Executioner was wondering who he was talking about. Could it be about those mysterious enemies that were mentioned in one of the files found in the Arcana Sanctum ?

Creator : ...Too bad... I have to put an end... to this before... you end up destroying my plans...

He had a bad feeling about what's coming next, and the Creator's next words confirmed it.

Creator : ...Let's end this now !

He didn't noticed that his rigging was charging another laser attack until it was too late. All the heads charged up a laser beam, fusing into one, before heading on Executioner, hitting him.

He was sent flying away, with several injuries, before crashing on a wreck. His mask was broken, some holes in his armor, showing the blood leaking out of the different injuries.

Executioner tried to get up, with difficulty, but he won't do it in time as the Creator launched a missile in his direction. He saw it and knew he can't escape it. The missile hit him, exploding on contact.

He was once again sent flying away, to end up crashing on a small island. His armor was almost completely broken, his rigging being in a really bad state. He was badly injured, on his stomach, bleeding profusely. He tried to mustered all his strength, but he could only lift up his head and opened his eyes.

It was blurry but he could see the Creator approaching, most likely to deal the final blow, before he passed out because of the lack of energy, exhaustion and blood loss.

Meanwhile with the coalition fleet :

After the nuke detonated, everybody, enemy Sirens included, were watching the fight. At least, that's what the enemy Sirens would do, if they weren't murdered in the back by the Dreamworld Sirens, who took the initiative to finish them off.

It didn't took long to understand how the duel was going, Charles was in a bad spot, attacked relentlessly by the Creator. They saw him use his laser and missile attack on Charles, who took both attacks without any means to defend himself.

They are fearing the worst, especially after seeing him crash on an island.

Richelieu/Jean Bart : MON AMOUR/MON CHÉRI !!!

Clémenceau/Foch (CV) : CHARLES !!!

Hope : PAPA !!!

Arbiter III : Dreamweaver, please tell me right now his situation !

Dreamweaver was panicking in the inside but kept calm to search for Charles's situation.

Dreamweaver : He still has a pulse, but it's extremely weak right now ! If something isn't done, we're gonna lose him !

They wanted to go there to patch him up, but it isn't possible because of the Creator. There was only one thing they could do : hope he can get back up in time.

Charles's mind :

Charles's P.O.V

...Where I am ? Did I die ?

No ! I refuse to believe that ! I cannot give up !

But how am I gonna win ? I'm in a bad state. I can't even get up. Is it over ?

??? : So, you're gonna give up ?

Wait... that voice... I looked to see my other self...

Charles META : After what I gave you, you still can't win ?

Charles : ...No... I cannot give up... But I can't seem to get back up...

Charles META : Then get up and fight !

Charles : I know what I have to do, but I don't know if I have the strength to do it.

He sighed before he spoke to me again.

Charles META : It's not a question of strength, but a question of will. If you can't find it, then let the others give it to you !

What did he meant by that ? But then I hear voices. A lot of voices, but I couldn't understand what they were saying as they were not only talking really loud, but at the same time.

Sovetsky Soyuz : Come on, Comrade Charles ! You cannot fall now ! After all, you are needed to make our ideals come true ! Wake up !

Bismarck : Get back up, Charles ! You still have much to accomplish ! You have crossed Ironblood's ideals with your actions, giving up is no longer an option !

Queen Elizabeth : Don't dare sleep ! You still have a faction to lead to victory and peace ! So get up and fight like a true leader should !

Vittorio Veneto : Please get up, love ! You have to spread the glory of the Crimson-Azur Alliance, because it's your role as its emissary !

Yat Sen : We believe in you Charles. Challenge your fate once again, to finally bring us to the future we're craving for !

Nagato : Charles, you proved us that you have what it takes to unify this world. You cannot stop now ! The Heavens are with you !

Enterprise : We know you will fight to the end, but we are sure that it isn't now ! Stand up and claim back our freedom , Charles !

Ash : You have proved to us that a new way of living was possible ! Don't take back what you said ! Prove your statements with your actions by finishing this fight !

Arbiter III : After all we went through, you cannot die here ! I believed in you since our first encounter, so take back the control !

Jean Bart : You must be joking ! You need more than that to be losing ! Come on, we're with you ! Finish this !

Richelieu : Mon amour, we said we would be together forever ! Don't break that promise ! Please, rise once again to fight for our brethren ! For all of us !

Everyone... Despite the different way of saying it, they all had the same meaning. To continue fighting no matter what.

Hope : Dad ! Stay with us ! Don't abandon us ! We all believe in you ! So that's why you cannot stop the fight ! You are the hope of all of us !

After what my daughter said, I cannot doubt anymore. Despite the odds, where everyone think it's over, I must raise back to fight for our ideals no matter what. I am more determined than ever to finish this once and for all.

Charles META : Finally ! This is the expression I was looking for ! You made the right choice !

Charles : You're damn right ! I cannot let them down ! They believe in me ! And I have to show them they were right to do so !

Charles META : Excellent ! As for your problem, it can be solved !

Charles : Really ?!

Charles META : Normally, I would be against this as it is too dangerous. But for some reason... I can feel that you have what it takes to succeed.

Charles: What do I need to do ?

Charles META : Summon the Dark Wisdom Cube that you are made of. Complete the chant of the Iris. Transcend your humanity and your Siren side to get the power that can destroy even gods.

Charles : "That" chant ?

Charles META : Yes. "That" chant. And can I ask you a favor ?

Charles : I listen.

Charles META : Finish what we started. And succeed where I failed. And lastly, watch over those who lost me. You may never replace me, but to them, you're the closest thing they have to remember me.

Charles : D'accord. I will do it for you.

Charles META : Merci beaucoup. Now, snap back to reality !

As his silhouette disappeared, I saw the light approaching me to the point it devoured me.

3rd P.O.V

Back to reality, the Creator was moving slowly towards Charles, ready to deliver the fatal blow. The more he advanced towards his body, the more terrified the girls were.

But just when the Creator was about to attack, he noticed the body moving. Surprised, he stopped his action.

The unthinkable is happening. It was first the arms that were moving, then, some grunts of pain were heard. He mustered all his strength to try to get up again.

But this time, he managed to move, although with a lot of difficulty. He pushed on his arms to get up, the legs following. He started to stand up, but he had to use Sökkvabekkr to support himself, but he managed to finally get up.

Almost all of his strength was gone, and yet he was back on his feet, thanks to the encouragement of the girls, and his will.

Jeanne d'Arc : He heard our prayers...

Saint Louis : Our faith on him gave him the power to surpass the odds.

Experimentation : One thing is sure. Science can not apply to him. That must be the advantage of being an anomaly. That same advantage that will give us the victory.

Izumo : This is a true warrior. He will always fight until the end. And a true warrior is owed the highest amount of respect.

The girls started cheering to encourage Charles once again. Meanwhile the Creator was looking closely at Charles's actions.

Creator : I was wrong about you. You truly have the power to rivalise me. You're even stronger than the Charles I killed.

Executioner : ...Time for my final ace.

Creator : Huh ?

Executioner : It is his last parting gift after all. And I promised him I will succeed where he has failed.

Executioner snapped his fingers, causing his Dark Wisdom Cube to appear. Before everyone could understand what's going on, he began the chant :

"PRAISE BE TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, MAY YOUR NAME BE EXALTED..."

"MAY YOUR KINGDOM COME DESCEND UPON THIS EARTH AS IT HAS IN HEAVEN."

"FROM TODAY, BESTOW UPON US THE MANNA THAT WILL SUSTAIN US."

"PLEASE FORGIVE US, FOR WE HAVE SINNED."

"WE RELINQUISH OUR WILL TO YOU SO THAT YOU MAY DELIVER US FROM UNRIGHTEOUSNESS."

"IF SO, I WILL BREAK THE CONFINES THAT BIND YOU TO THE SKIES."

"AMEN."

As the last words of the chant were pronounced, a pillar of purple flames engulfed completely Charles. The Creator backed down from him, trying to assess the situation going on.

With the coalition fleet, the moment when Charles began the chant :

3rd P.O.V

Everyone saw Charles summon his Dark Wisdom Cube, but when he began the chant, that was when the Ashes widen their eyes, as they knew what was his next action.

Hiryuu META : Don't tell me he's gonna do it ?!

Cinder : That's rich coming from you who did it during our fight against Hermit, Strength and Temperance.

Souryuu META : You really tried this ?!

Friedrich der Grosse : What are you saying ?

Champagne META : He's going to release the full power of the Ashes. But it is extremely dangerous.

Ash : Last time Hiryuu did it, she ended up only exhausted. She got lucky.

Yukikaze META : Extremely lucky, I can add.

Richelieu META : True. But for some reason, I feel like he will succeed. I cannot explain how or why, but he will be able to pull it out.

Dreamweaver : I hope you're right.

Before the pillar of flames extinguished, two big red eyes could be seen staring. As it disappeared, it revealed Executioner with his armor back to its primal state, and same for his rigging.

However, the difference was that him and his rigging were on fire, and those flames are actually purple. Despite the fire consuming them, it didn't burn nor hurt them. Alduin, the rigging, let out an intimidating battle cry that was heard all around.

Ember : He actually did it. I can't believe it.

Observation : Even from far away, I can feel the surge of power coming from him.

Salvation : He looks lit !

Observation was angered by Salvation's pun, and decided to behead her swiftly.

Experimentation : Seriously, Observation ? Do you know how annoying it is to glue back her head onto her body ?

Salvation : Yeah ! Not cool what you did !

Observation : Her fault for making puns that are not funny ! Too bad the promotion into a Lawyer-class Siren didn't improve her sense of humor.

Obliteration : Dayum ! Observation can actually inflict burns now ! You are now higher than Salvation in my esteem !

Investigation : Can you focus back on what's going on now ?

Layla : I agree. A fight is still ongoing after all.

Back to Executioner :

Executioner finished the chant and got a huge power increase. He was now looking right into the Creator's eyes, without moving nor saying something.

Creator : Is that all ? In that case...

Skill Activation : Flames of the Fallen

While this Ship is afloat, increases FP, AA, AV, Accuracy, Spd, Evasion and ASW by 70% and can inflict the "Fallen Burn" upon hit on the enemy. The "Fallen Burn" causes damage equal to 10% of enemy's Max HP every 10 seconds for 30 seconds. However, increases the damage taken by this ship by 50%.

As the Creator tried to attack, Executioner suddenly moved at inhuman speeds, before giving the Creator a big kick, sending him on an island.

Executioner didn't want to give him respite, so he launched several missiles towards his direction, and at the same time, charging a black hole cannon attack.

As the missiles hit, the black hole was launched and took a monstrous size, before imploding on himself, causing massive damage to the surroundings.

Seeing the amount of destruction caused by those attacks, the coalition fleet decided to retreat back to give them more space.

Queen Elizabeth META : We should get away from here to avoid being caught in their fight.

Mikasa : That is wise. Let's do this immediately.

Without trying to oppose the choice, they backed down far away enough to not become collateral damage. The Creator just got out of the hole made by the impact. He took some damage but was more angry than hurt.

Creator : That's how you want to play ?! Then I'll play along !

Executioner : ...

The Creator called back his rigging to launch a laser attack. Executioner saw it and said nothing. He simply pointed the Creator with his fingers before Alduin charged an attack from his own.

But due to the surge of power, the attack speed of Alduin is quicker. So, Alduin threw some purple flames in a way akin to a flamethrower , which hit both the Creator and his rigging.

Creator : ARRRRGHH !!! You'll pay for this !

Executioner : ...

Seeing attacking from a distance isn't working, the Creator decided to bring the fight directly to Executioner. Seeing what the Creator is doing, he decided to do the same by flying towards him alongside Alduin.

Creator : My rigging ! Eat him whole !

His rigging directly went to attack Executioner, but he managed to avoid the heads trying to bite him. Until now, Executioner wore a cold expression on his face, despite the purple flames hiding his face. But then, it turned into a maniacal smirk, hidden behind his mask, something that the Creator noticed and doesn't really like. And the words finally coming out from Executioner are making the things worse.

Executioner : DO IT !!!

Creator : !!!

Alduin just bite one of the heads of the Creator's rigging, before tearing it down from his neck. The rigging was in shock after witnessing this gruesome action while Alduin was playing with it just like a dog would do with his plastic toy.

The Creator was frozen in fear of what the metal behemoth of Executioner could do. He also just noticed that it looked bigger than before the surge of power.

If he were to estimate the size of this monster, it would around ten times the size of Empress's rigging, and her rigging was quite big to begin with.

He finally snapped out of his thoughts when he was brutally hit by something, that something being the head Alduin was playing with before he got bored.

Creator : GAAAAH !!!

To add more injuries, Alduin used his tail to hit the rigging, to make it crash on an island just like his owner.

Meanwhile, the coalition fleet could only watch in awe and fright the fight of the two juggernauts.

Tirpitz : To think he just ripped his head like it was nothing...

Deutschland: Should we talk about it's size ?! It could literally devour our riggings !

Even August's rigging, which is a dragon, is hiding in fear behind her, being glad he wasn't considered as an enemy in Executioner's opinion.

August von Parseval : To think you, a prideful creature, would try to hide is... quite a sighting. But your fear is understandable.

Obliteration : He has no mercy nor fucks to give ! Can't believe our boss is such a powerful guy !

Layla : It would be foolish to make an enemy out of him.

Back to our fight, the Creator finally got back up, but he had a lot of trouble. Seeing the situation, he knows that his chances of winning the fight are decreasing with each second passing by. He had no choice but to use the rest of his strength for a final attack, hoping it would work.

Creator : I have no more choices... Get ready, Charles ! This is the strongest attack you will witness from me !

Executioner : In that case, you will meet my strongest weapon in my arsenal !

Hearing this, Executioner knows that the fight will end with this one attack. It was now or never to use his final ace in his arsenal, that was waiting in the shadows until it was deemed necessary : the tsar bomba.

He snapped his fingers, making one of the most dreaded weapons hailing from his world, appear right in front of him.

The Creator, meanwhile, used a modified Fritz X stronger than the one used by the Orochis. He made researches and made that new version that is supposed to be as powerful as Charles's nukes, but never got tested.

Both of them knew what to do : the rigging of both male Sirens launched both their respective mass-destruction weapons towards each other, ready to brace themselves from the incoming shockwave.

A few seconds were enough for both bombs to hit each other, causing one of the biggest explosions in history.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM !!!

TO BE CONTINUED...

(A/N) : Cliffhanger ! You didn't expected that, right ? Don't be mad !

In any case, that's it for chapter 48. I hope you have enjoyed it. Feel free to leave your feedback and opinion in the comments.

Sorry for the lack of updates those last months, but I had an internship while having difficult lessons in a specialized school. And right after that, the exams.

But now that it's over, I'm waiting for my results, but I have more free time that I can use to continue this story.

And at the moment of writing this, I saw that we got the threshold of 90K views. This is really impressive and I thank you all for keeping reading this story. You're great, guys. And this book is far from being over.

Also, who is hyped for the new KMS event ? Because I sure am. F for those who preferred a HMS event, which I can understand since it's been a long time since the last one, being Howe's event.

In any case, thank you for reading this chapter. And see you in the next one.

TheBreizhOne out !
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New characters that have been added in this chapter :

Maillé Brézé :

Foch (CA) :

Of course, none of those images belong to me. So, credit to their original artist.