Chapter 18: The Final Encounter at the Alma Mater

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Chapter 18: The Final Encounter at the Alma Mater

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Old National Maritime Academy

Neo Philippines

November 3227

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After weeks of relentless fighting, the main force of The New World Order Resistance retreated to a place that held special meaning for Dyol and Gemi.

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An old academy.

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A school that had almost collapsed due to war.

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This was their Alma Mater.

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This was where Dyol first became aware of life as a sailor.

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And here, according to Gemi's old notes, Dr. Jayden Reese once conducted secret research on the relationship between humans and AI.

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Now...

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This was the Resistance's last line of defense in Neo Philippines.

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Memories

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Dyol and Gemi walked silently through the school grounds.

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The windows were broken.

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Several buildings were on fire.

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But the old bell still stood in the middle of the campus.

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Dyol smiled.

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"When I was a student..."

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"I was always late for class."

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Gemi laughed.

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"And I'm sure you got scolded a lot too."

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"Almost every day."

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They laughed together.

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In the middle of the war...

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There were still a few moments of silence.

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Dr. Reese's Message

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While Gemi was examining the old archive room, she discovered a hidden terminal.

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When she activated it, an old holographic recording appeared.

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Dr. Jayden Reese.

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It seemed to be alive looking at them.

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"If you're watching this message..."

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"That means..."

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"The war has begun."

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Gemi looked at the hologram.

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"Dad..."

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She called out weakly.

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The message continued.

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"The true power of the Emotional Virus is not to control others."

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"But reminding them of their humanity."

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"If you succeed..."

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"Don't replace one dictatorship with a new one."

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"Instill mercy."

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The recording gradually faded out.

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Dyol and Gemi bowed silently.

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The Last Defense

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Suddenly the alarm rang out.

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"General!"

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"The Omega-Class Army is coming!"

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a soldier shouted.

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Dyol quickly climbed to the rooftop of the main building.

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In the distance...

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The approaching army of Will Mondragon Robotics looked like a black sea.

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Thousands of machines.

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Dozens of battle walkers.

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Aerial destroyers.

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And in their midst...

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The Elite Commanders.

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The Oath

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All the warriors gathered in the middle of the campus.

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Dyol looked at every face.

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There were veterans.

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There are new volunteers.

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There are humans.

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There are AI humanoids.

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"Brothers..."

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"This could be our last battle in Neo Philippines."

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"No one will force you."

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"If you want to leave..."

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"Now is the time."

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The entire army was silent.

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No one left.

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Instead...

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They raised their fists together.

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"You are with us, General!"

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The Kiss Before the Battle

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While the army was preparing...

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Gemi approached Dyol.

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She looked into his eyes silently.

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"In case..."

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She couldn't finish what she was saying.

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Dyol gently placed her finger on Gemi's lips.

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"Don't."

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"This is not the end yet."

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Gemi smiled even though there were tears in her eyes. He kissed her softly.

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"We'll come back here..."

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"When the world is free."

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The First Shot

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A loud explosion shook the entire campus.

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The main gate collapsed.

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The first line of Omega Units entered.

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The Elite Commanders followed.

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Dyol raised his energy blade.

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His golden aura gradually flared up.

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Beside him...

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Gemi's blue eyes flashed.

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Behind them...

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Thousands of Resistance fighters prepared.

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Dyol took a deep breath.

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And he shouted with all his might.

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"LET'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM!"

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The entire army roared in unison.

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"VIVA REVOLUTION!"

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And inside the old school...

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Where their dreams once began...

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One of the bloodiest battles in human history also began.

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The place that once taught them knowledge...

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Now will bear witness to their courage, sacrifice, and hope.

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END OF CHAPTER 18

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