Grassland Stand-Off: Hafnarfjörður Showdown [Iceland Conflict Mission Event] [Open]

Having decided on his path there was only so much Masakaki could do in the forthcoming battle he was about to step into. Firstly was give it his all, for the defense of the city, his men, and the citizens, even if he had already influenced them with his unique aura. Second was to learn, and grow from this experience, whether he came out of this battle defeated or victorious. And finally, and in his own opinion the most important goal, keep all those he can alive throughout this conflict. Bringing himself here to protect the city the pale demon would never forgive himself if he allowed his men and the citizens of the city to be massacred by any opposing force. With these goals in mind the Mad Hatter hardened his resolve, his ringed, dual colored, eyes sharpening as a result.

With each silent step taken Masakaki's cane followed suit, swinging between his steps as if meeting absolutely no resistance, each swing accompanied by what could only be described as a pocket full of coins rustling and jingling against each other. His gaze focused on his opponent Masakaki was already noticing one key difference in this female, it seemed as if his enhanced aura was having little to no effect upon her. 'Interesting.. And disappointing all the same... It seems this foe is unaffected by my aura. This shall need to be rectified in the future.' The demon concluded to himself at seeing the resistance Videl held against his madness enhanced aura. Although this was not the only thing Masakaki was noticing about the female Yuudeshi. At first glance he hadn't seen it, but as he neared her it became easier and easier to see, this woman enjoyed the madness he exuded, and if her sadistic grin said anything, she may even be delving into the depths of insanity herself.

Upon reaching this conclusion about his foe the Mad Hatter made one decision, he was going have to be much more cautious than originally planned. As if to prove his point Videl spoke out, claiming that Hafnarfjörður was a dead city whether or not she was present. " I must say I'm not so sure about that Ms. Yuudeshi. This city seems very much alive to me, and it would surely remain so if you were to leave now..." Before the demon could finish speaking Videl continued on, speaking of bathing the city in the power of something she called the Void, and removing everyone within it from existence. "Then it seems I have no choice. A battle this shall become. And I, the Grand Duke of the 4th Circle shall do all he can to defend this city and those within it. Even if it cost my life." As his own words registered with him Masakaki couldn't help but let out hollow laughter before beginning to mumble to himself, "Huh, defending something at the cost of my own life.. Normally I'd laugh at the idea.. But for once, it just feels right.. How odd."

Reflection aside, it was time to concentrate on the battle before him. Watching his foe with great intensity Masakaki thought he was prepared for anything, but he wasn't prepared for this.. The demon could only watch as Videl pointed a palm towards the city below before a black maisma was released, surging forth into the city below. But that wasn't the problem, the problem was that this energy of his opponents, was able to do just what she claimed, or so it seemed. As the black energy clashed against the buildings below they quickly began to vanish, as if wiped from existence with no trace. Yet that wasn't all, the black energy, much like his own demonic energy, continued to spread throughout the city, devouring all in its path as it did so. Watching as five lives were claimed in an instant the demon known as Masakaki moved with only one thing in mind. No more lives would be lost in this moment.


A booming demonic voice resounded loudly throughout the city, anger clearly evident in its tones, the source of said voice being one Masakaki as his demonic energy reacted to his very will in that single instant. Before another life could be claimed by the dark miasma released by Videl Masakaki's own demonic energy surged forth, encompassing the entirety of the energy released by the Yuudeshi. Even as his own energy encased the dark miasma Masakaki knew he would have to act now, lest his foes energy begin to erode his own. And so with more effort than he's ever had to put into a Kage Chōkyō-shi Maskaki acted in a moments notice. Seals upon the demons body began to shine brightly, their light piercing his clothing as he put his focus into opening a single hole in this dimension, utilizing his own demonic energy as the perimeter for said hole. And so with great effort the demon was successful in opening the largest Kage Chōkyō-shi portal he had ever created in his life. Using his demonic energy as an anchor Masakaki was able to open the field so that it cut through the center of the black miasma, in an effort to cause the miasma to flow into the portal from both sides.

Continuing to focus on the task at hand Masakaki could only hope this idea would work, and that it was actually possible to force the miasma through his portal into another realm. Even if it wasn't at least the perimeter he had set up would contain Videl's miasma for a period of time, allowing him to then transport the citizens themselves out of the city, though for now the citizens safety was the goal of his men while his own was Videl. And so with that task done Masakaki allowed himself to focus on his battle once more, and not a moment too soon as Videl sprung into action. Although he had not seen her attack himself, two things gave him just enough warning to react, the first being his own demonic energy spread throughout the area granting him complete knowledge of the battle field through Za Koa's Influence. Secondly being the rushing of the wind within the vicinity of himself. And so in the very moment she appeared before him Masakaki was already prepared for some sort of close range assault, as a result, was able to bring his cane before him to take the blow meant for his stomach. As cane and fist met a resounding sound of flesh against metal would ring through the area as the demon slide back a few feet in the air from the unexpected force behind the punch.

Sliding coming to a halt pink-green eyes never left Videl as she brought herself into a flip in mid-air immediately after the punch, allowing her to bring her foot down in a sharp overhead kick. Rather than block yet another blow and be sent reeling through the air once again Masakaki opted to simple leap back another few feet, and although being out of the blows path, the pressure of the blow was enough to send an pressure wave in his direction, ruffling his hair and nearly blowing his hat off. Swiftly straightening his hat the pale demon began considering his options, as few as they were. Videl was more than likely physically stronger than himself, or at least more proficient in hand to hand combat. Meaning if he clashed in such a manner he'd need to rely on his blade and speed in addition to his abilities. Masakaki also knew he would have to make it a priority to evade the dark miasma Videl was capable of releasing, less he find out how effective it was against a demonic being such as himself. For now though with some distance between himself and his foe, Masakaki was safe from close range combat, for a fleeting moment at least. Thus with a quick swipe of a nail cross palm, Masakaki immediately began forming a Black Inferno Blast, mixing his blood with energies from Za Koa and the darkness stirred up by the war. Holding the ball of darkness in his empty palm, the demon was quick to release it in the direction of his foe. In the blink of an eye the blast would cover the distance between the two before, hopefully, impacting Videl and erupting into a large black explosion. If caught in the explosion Videl would begin feeling extreme amounts of heat generating from her own skin, although the heat is just a side effect of what really is happening. As a result of direct, or even partial contact with the blast, there will be a strong rush of parasites, demon magic and Za Koa's force entering Videl body. From that point, over the course of five post if there was a direct hit or three for a indirect, this will begin to heavily tax her. As a result she would begin draining extreme amounts of energy compared to the norm, until she began to feel somewhat weakened, or even slowed, if she were unable to extract the energies from her body.

In the end, whether or not the blast would meet its mark, Masakaki would immediately move in upon Videl utilizing only his natural speed. In effort to take advantage of any opening created by the Black Inferno Blast, the pale demon would strike out with his blade with the aim of cutting through various muscles and ligaments in Videl's body. If successful eight precise strikes would be made against Videl, each meant to lessen her capabilities in the battle. Each of the strikes was meant to cut major muscle groups in the arms and legs, two strikes per limb in hopes of severing the muscles and rendering said limbs almost useless. Immediately after the strikes a portal would open behind Masakaki which he would promptly step through before another would open directly behind Videl, his blade exiting the portal in an attempt to run through one of his foes lungs. Drawing his blade back from the strike the second portal would snap closed before a final one would open several yards from Videl, Masakaki's form exiting it with his blade held ready before him. In this battle he had no time for talking, playing around, or any of his other usual antics. Today he could only fight and give it his all.