I get the main role because I'm the best! Bow to Lord Wily!
I know you're my creator and all, but your bark doesn't exactly match your bite....
So, Albert. What exactly does it mean to give a robot a "soul"?
Alright, I suppose I've been all over the place with the definition of a soul, and how Evil Energy affects it.
Long ago, as you know, me and Thomas were making the first Robot. That would be Proto Man. However, even before that...The thought that plagued us was how to give a robot feelings. How to have it learn from experiences, how to change, how to BE...Human.
We eventually developed the IC chip. Now, you've most likely used this chip in your robots, as that is what gives them personality. That is also how they LEARN from experiences as well. Now, take the core as well. The Robot Core is one of the most important parts of a robot. That is, in a way, it's heart. It regulates power, sends oil throughout the body, and most importantly, the living essence to a robot. The Core and IC chip are, together, the thing that differentiates robots of now from robots of before. Robots before could not feel or experience, they could ONLY do actions. Much like Bass.L. In a way, the Core is a heart, and the I.C Chip feelings. Thus, it is what makes a robot live and feel. Much like souls, for us humans.
That's interesting.
Now that I told you something, tell me what you've found out about Evil Energy.
Alright, I suppose I could share the fruits of my results.
Evil Energy was originally thought to be a power source. However, your and Thomas's findings were far off. I only wish you were right. As it turns out, Evil Energy is more of a parasite than anything. It wants to take complete control of it's host. It infects this "soul" of yours, the IC chip and Core, and it infects the body. It wants to take control, and spread. It slowly infects the core and feelings, twisting the truth of reality. For example, had you have been infected by Evil Energy, I could say Good day, Albert! However, the Evil Energy would twist my words, and make you hallucinate. It would make you paranoid, make every word an offense, make every action a declaration of war.
I find that offensive! Are-Are you challenging me, Mikhail?!
Haha, so funny, Albert.
That was a good one, you should've seen the look on your face!
Pay attention. In this moment of weakness from the host, the energy WILL infect you completely. A pure-hearted, innocent being could be warped into a pure-dark monster, with no regard in his heart, or core, for a robot's case. They will become pure-evil. I still regret putting that demonic power into Skull Man. I know he could handle it due to his nature, but that energy will work in ways you could never expect. I could never imagine the horrors Skull Man has to deal with, containing it. I hope it doesn't warp his mind...
At least we can put it into Bass.L with no risks.
Risks come with rewards, Albert. We cannot put nearly as much Evil Energy in Bass.L as I did Skull Man. Evil Energy NEEDS something to infect. A small dose of it on a robot with no soul won't do much, it will simply live inside the robot as a colony. However, too much of it with nothing to infect? The Evil Energy will get frantic, and it's molecules will move faster, to the point of light-speed. However, it is highly explosive, as you can recall. So, friction eventually starts playing a part on the Evil Energy molecules that rub together. It WILL create a spark, and the spark will catch all of it on fire. Give it a few more seconds, and-
Boom?
Yes, Albert, Boom. That isn't the worst part though. The Evil Energy will be released from it's prison, and be spread through the air. It will eventually spread until it finds a new host. Last time, Duo managed to stop it from spreading, but he's not here this time...So, it's either give a lifeless robot a small amount, and it doesn't go boom, or give a robot with a soul a large dose, and hope it doesn't go crazy.
Wait...The Evil Energy can turn it's host into pure evil? And this enemy of ours brain-washes through the evil in a soul? It's clear now, why this Master wants Evil Energy.
GRRRRRRRRR...
No cooldown, just like last time, and he's even stronger now. This is gonna be tricky.
GYAAA!.....rrrrrRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Uh-oh, what's he doing?....
OOF! That could've gone better. I can't just keep dodging; he'll wear me out eventually....Maybe I can break the ball mechanism?
I need to push that one in further before the spinning flings it out.
Dang it! Maybe if I try again?
There's just no way I can put enough power behind my drills to do ANYTHING to this guy. I can't win at this rate; he's going to wear me down doing the same thing over and over and over.
*exhales sharply* I can't just give up here. As long as there's even a small chance, I have to keep fighting, or we're all dead.
Oh man.....I forgot how much of a headache that gives me. Makes me feel like I'm shooting my core out
Aw man, I have the worst case of vertigo right now...
YOU....YOU'RE SO ANNOYING! JUST DIE!!!
That can't end well. Time to change tactics.
This ridiculous power! You can't be serious!
You've gotta be kidding me. How-
UMPH! He can shoot me underground!?
Dang it! I can't keep this up, but I can't go above ground because he'll ram into anything he sees...wait a second...
WHA-
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!
What....just happened?
You....think you're.....better? I'll....destroy-
Aw, give it a rest, will ya? You're so vengeful all the time..
YOU WORTHLESS-
Worthless? You know, I would've offered you a chance to serve me, but after insulting me not once, but TWICE, I've decided you're better off ground to dust!
Anything's better than being a slave to a worm like you!
THAT DOES IT! I'll silence you for good!
And now for the finishing touches!
NNGH.....GRRRRRRR.
No....no way. I can't take him again...I need a miracle again...
Oh? Where's that bravado I saw earlier? No matter how many miracles you wish for, power is all that matters in the end! Now, witness MY power!
Sorry to rain on your parade, but that's not gonna happen.
Ah, Proto Man! This is an opportunity I cannot pass up. Punk, forget Drill Man and capture Proto Man. I need that core!
I don't think so. BIG BANG STRIKE!!!
What!? But how are you this powerful-...No, the Starforce!
He's slipping through my fingers again!? NOOOOOOO!-
Proto Man, wha-....how-.....Why are you here?
Gotta be careful how much I use that...Anyways, I was watching you and Punk battle, but-
And you only NOW decided to do something!?
Let me finish. I didn't help at first because I was unsure of who I could trust. After I saw your reaction to the Master, I knew you were against him. Hopefully, that means I can trust you...
Who IS the Master? Why does he need your core?
Your guess is as good as mine. Judging by the means he's using to get it, though, it can't be good.
I figured that much out myself.
I'm going to take these guys back to Cossack's lab. You coming?
Sounds like a good idea. I can get some repairs and perhaps see if he knows anything of value about the Master.
Whew! That was a lot of work, but we finally managed to do it...Introducing to the world, the new, the improved, Bass.L!
Quite. *Computer Beeps* It appears we have...Four visitors teleporting in, Skull Man, Drill Man, Proto Man, and Dive Man.
Dr. Cossack, Skull Man is-Bass! What is he doing here?!
I bring no ill harm, unless commanded. Dr. Wily, shall the intruders be disposed of?
Nah, you're good.
Affirmative.
Never mind that! Skull Man needs help, he's completely exhausted from the Evil Energy!
....I knew it would come to this, at some point. We better move fast, this would be a easy time for the Evil Energy to take control. I'll have to repair him in the other room. Albert, keep watch and see if my mecha scouts have spotted Enker's base.
Quickly fix him, Cossack. We're ending this once and for all. I have the Explode star, I'll be able to provide a fight.
I'd argue, but....Bass.L is fully functioning, with Evil Energy intact. We could easily lead a full stage attack!
Not too sure about giving BASS, the first come-first blown up type of guy, Evil Energy!
It's not the same Bass!!
Since when can I trust YOU?
Oh! There's Dive Man also! I can't believe I forget he teleported in too!
It's better off you don't touch him. He turned traitor and sided with the Master.
Then we could interrogate him for information, maybe? Plus, the mind control appears to be quite the power, so perhaps Dive Man isn't necessarily our enemy. In fact...Maybe you're being controlled right now?
Are you trying to start something?
Settle down, you two. Anyway, I might as well repair Dive too. Drill Man, Proto Man, I suppose I should repair you two as well, you seem pretty banged up.
Fine.
I'll be WATCHING you, Wily.
Hmmm...Proto Man made a good point earlier. Shadow Man, stop playing tiddly-winks and come over here!
Yes, Doctor?
Hack Cossack's computer and contact the Light establishment. Write down the number too, I'll need it for prank-calls later in the future.
Their phone seems to be offline, but apparently the Light Lab's recording machine works. We could send a message there.
Alright, listen up, peons. I'm sure we're tired of the Enker mess. If you think so too, come on by Cossack Citadel! We're coming up with a plan to take care of Enker, once and for all!
That reminds me...We completely forgot about the Light bots and how they need help! Magnet, follow me!
Right behind you.
I’ll make you a compromise, Quint. Come with me and I won’t hurt any of these Light bots. Don’t, and I’ll show you how cruel I can be!
Wait! While I hate the Light bots….It’s better for me to just go.
Perfect. Now, we’ll simply wait for Ballade to come….
I never knew a robot could be that powerful….We’ve really got ourselves in a doozie.
And that is what happened.
Whew! Glad to see you two show up!
And it's nice to see me finally shine in the light of goodness!
Shut up, Star Man. Anyway, we're here...What do we do now?
Blow stuff up?
Bomb Man, no blowing stuff up, remember?
Awwww...
Seems like we can just relax-
We've got mail! Magnet Man, stand over there while we read this?
Why can't I-
Magnetical disturbance, member?
If it's from Wily, no-go.
Hey!
It's the only option we have....
I'll watch over Auto, since he happens to have passed out from that last fight. Don't worry, I won't steal anything! *Fingers crossed*
First off, where's Cossack?! Second off, what's this great scheme of yours?!
Calm down! Cossack is off repairing Skull Man, Drill-Head, Dive Man, and Proto Man. I, however, am responsible with our game-plan. So, all of us are going to come together, and come up with a plan!
*Sighs very heavily* Fine. Let's go ahead, Mr. Wily...
Alright, I got our first step. BLOW. STUFF. UP.
This is going to be a doozy...
That Spinstrike guy just got away so fast. I think we are close, though.
Time Man, are you ready?
The scanner I happened to take from Light Labs indicates that Liquid Spinstrike is in Gemini’s old location, using the GPS system located in Roll and Top Man.
Uh, does anyone have the transponder codes?
I got you, propeller-wings! A6B5-24T5-4360!
Now, let us head off, and vanquish this evil!
Slow down, we should bring the scanner too! (Make the most beautiful of us all the pack mule, why don’t you…)
Alright, we found it! Greasy sweet!
This place looks like a nice place to live! So sparkly…
Now to vanquish evi-
Hold it a minute there. We should tread softly, you never know when one of those guys could be around…
Alright, you aces. Jewel Man, can you locate Top Man and Roll? Easier than splitting up and going through both paths.
They’re over there, in the first hallway! And the second one! And above us! Behind us! Under the floor! They’re where you’re standing, Knight Man! And where I am...And everywhere else…
Jewel Man, start making sense here! Pretty sure this didn’t happen to Mega Man when he was here.
Give me a second to figure this out. Oil Man, I could use some assistance.
Got it, you big old Alarm Clock!
Just as I feared. The energy around here wasn’t here before, this was a recent addition to the Chamber...And I can conclude this is the source of our problems.
We also ain’t going to be able to radio each other too.
Alright, we’re going to have to do the old “split and search”. A Team will be...Me, Time Man, and Knight Man. B Team will be Oil Man and Jewel Man.
As I rid gallantly to victory, I shan’t expect you two to slow me down.
Please. If anything, you’ll be slowing me down.
Alright, to the first entrance!
Ugh...Pairing ME up with YOU…
I should be saying the same, Gem-face!
Alright, just keep heading straight. We’ll be sure to find that Purple rip-off!
Then my mace will be planted firmly on his villainous head!
This energy…I could’ve swore that I’ve seen it someplace before.
I see someone up ahead! Be gone, spawn from the underworld!
Knight Man, ask questions first! At least see who it is!
Honor never waits for questions, only action!
Ow, ow, ow! What did you have to do that to us for?
Oh...It makes sense to see you here…Gemini Man.
Well, who else would be here? Top Man? Intergalactic aliens? Seriously.
Look, have you seen any suspicious activity? We’re looking for some minions of this guy called “Master.”
Oh, yeah!....Although, why should I sell out such a grand being to peons like yourself?
You’re working with the Master?!
Beings like you will be vanquished!
Time’s up for you, Gemini.
The Master has shown me things that you couldn’t be capable of...I have such a new understanding now!
I don’t want to fight a fellow Wily Bot, but I will if I have to. Face it, Gemini, you’re out-numbered.
What happened to there is no strength in numbers? Actually, I’m not exempt from that...But if that’s your logic, you still lose.
Explain. I can clearly see there is only one robot standing before me.
Did you forget this snazzy move?
I suppose this illusion could propose a problem.
4..4 Gemini Men! I thought you could only create 2 at a time!
I told you...The Master has given me new weapons that can do such things! I should also notice those guys are made out of Gemini Lasers-
Hot to the touch!
As I was saying, touching these guys will-
Disintegrative to the touch!
They will-
Game of tag! You’re it, you’re dead!
Alright, maybe I should just show you...
Ugh...Pairing ME up with YOU…
I should be saying the same, Gem-face!
And not to mention that drab look of yours!
Man, you talk way too much! Geez….
(Wait! Do you hear that?)
(What’s going on here?
(Let’s get a closer look at things….)
I promise you sir, everything’s going according to plan.
So far, you haven’t convinced me.
I assure you, all is going well.
Oh really, Liquid? I can see distrust between your team. Even the Killers aren’t this broken, and they’re a group of imbeciles.
Hey, we’re working things out! I just need to earn their respect...
You’ve also spent most of your resources on your stupid revenge quest, and not on seeking the Starforce. Or did you forget?
We’re getting to that, sir. We’ve already captured Spinstrike, and we’ve located Starforce here! At this point, it’s only a matter of finding it.
You mean Top Man?
That’s what Spinstrike WANTS you to think!
Hmm...Alright. No more distractions, however. Failure is not an option at this point! What about those pursuers you spoke of?
I doubt they’ll find this place. Even if they do, there’s still the matter of Gemini Man, the robot we found and that you modified. He can easily defeat them. If he doesn’t, there’s still TOPHOUND.
Alright then. I have a rendezvous with the Killers. Make sure you don’t fail me, or you know what happens. Master...out.
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