The first step to Project Regression was to ban the use of technology. With the introduction of Tamaism, that didn't go well with science known by men, the task was relatively easy.
As years passed, only those at the top had the privilege to know and use science and technology, prompting Project Regression to be a success. However, in the recent years, shocking news reached those at the top.
"A Tama that carries the wisdom of science and technology has appeared. Moreover, this wisdom is far greater than what every being on earth knows!"
Forthwith, the Ethical Union did its best to catch the person who awakened this Tama, in hopes they would monopolize his creations.
Nonetheless, what they truly want from the man is in the hands of his little brother; although, he has a potion of it in his hidden laboratory.
***
As someone with missing emotions, Ten doesn't feel frightened. However, that doesn't mean he isn't alerted to the fact that Stage 3 are something he can't take on, with the way he is.
Remembering the might of the Hill Cat, he can't help but feel his stomach growl.
—Let's see what Lucy-san is doing?
His face twisting at a heteroclite angle, Ten looks at the young man next to him, who shows no fear in his steps.
—Does the power he talked about kill fear? Maybe he is like me?
Ten raises his brows, and the tails Lucien. Biting his tongue, as warning to focus, Ten passes through a thick bush where he is greeted by loud roars.
Roar!!!
Although he remains sedentary, Ten is forced to close his eyes by the sheer power of the roar. After a few seconds, the young man masters the courage to see the beast.
It has three heads: that of a tiger, puma and lion. The upper body is of a lion, the legs are striped like a tiger's and the tail is of a puma.
It isn't a random fusion of beasts; but the creature is proportionally balanced with a height of 2 meters.
Tento looks over to his watch, which reflects:
[King Cat.
Strengths: high attack power and high defensive power.
Weakness: it has a big heart; it needs to take in a lot of air. When under pressure, its strength decreases.
Profound beast blast: flame breathe.
I can only tell what Tama it has, once its used.]
—This thing is helpful.
Nodding, Ten maintains a nonaligned intellection. He side glances at Lucien, who is in a staring contest with the beast, as they seem to measure each other's strength.
"What transformation can I use?"
The young man asked, tapping his feet on the dry grass to reflect his hidden anxiety for being useless.
[Are you serious?]
Wryly smiling, he answers:
"There is no better way to test my abilities."
Although he is a coward, being around Lucien gives him confidence: since the man doesn't appear to be human —something he feels about himself, most of the time.
Meanwhile, the A.I. watch doesn't react much to him.
[Move the crown, then the screen will show you your available suits, before pressing on the one you want. Now you have one, so shout, "transform" and you'll equip the suit.]
Ten's face turns red in embarrassment. The only thing deserving of a crown is the King Cat, leaving him with one solution, which is to yell. He imagins several scenes in his mind, yet in all of them, he finds himself embarrassed.
Bracing himself, Ten raises his left hand in the air, yelling:
"Transform!"
Boom!
Smoke escapes from the watch, and green metal start to extend to Ten's body, before shrouding him. As if the watch carries another space in it, thin mechanical hands move out from the front to equip the suit in a swift motion.
After a minute, everything is done:
Sleek purple mechanical engravings lay on the arms; on top are water pressure launchers. Below the arms, are 6 pipes for shooting bullets.
The body, white with a six packed abdomen, has a design of an unbuttoned shirt, connected to the legs, dived by slight segments. Lastly, a hood shrouds the glass mask, connecting to the body.
Inside the suit, Ten feels like he is standing on higher ground. Although he entered his brother's designs before, this is new... maybe, it's because the amount of time is long.
While his face is still awestruck, the A.I. rings in his ears:
[I'll explain what this baby does.]
"Tsk, why make his voice mechanical? My brother has no taste." Ten complained.
***
"Transform!"
The moment Ten's voice echoes in the air, the King Cat and Lucy rush at each other. The profound beast, swift in its actions, launches its right leg to howl at Lucien. However, the young man blocks with his hammer, performing a roundhouse kick on the lion face that is above the other two heads.
Little to his surprise, nothing happens, and he's forced to jump back. Meanwhile, the 3 headed profound beast tails Lucien. Unperturbed, the red-hair thrusts his hammer forward, but the King Cat dodges to the left, trying to gain the advantage.
But that was Lucien's plan: forthwith, he swings his otsuchi, and hits the puma's head.
Bam!
The beast staggers, as the puma head sees darkness for a moment. Not giving it a chance, Lucien attacks, but the profound beast isn't going to let him have it easy, and uses its Tama to enlarge its body structure by 2.
A loud roar escapes its mouth, but that only fuels Lucien more. Clenching his hammer with both hands, he swiftly howls it at the beast's shin.
Crack!
The front leg breaks, but to Lucy's surprise, it heals instantly, prompting his eyes to narrow slightly.
—One to increase its body structure and one to instantly heal.
Lucy thought, stepping back a few inches. However, the beast proves his summation wrong, as it shrinks to pin size. Without wasting a second, it rushes at Lucien, and returns back its original size, as it attempts to strike him with its claws.
Clang!
Lucien is forced to block, but the King Cat enlarges in size, pressuring the young man by its mighty force.
Meanwhile, the red-hair is tranquil —he trained with a hammer for moments like this. Strengthening his grip on his otsuchi –with both hands–, he pushes the beast back by a few good meters.
Relentless, Lucien charges; in retaliation, the beast shrinks in size. This time, however, Lucy has his eyes focused, not missing a thing; when the beast's size goes back to normal, his otsuchi violently comes its way.
Boom!
The King Cat is sent backward. The tiger face has its bones pulverized, and blood shooting up from it's mingled flesh. Nevertheless, its face restores back instantly.
Distressed, the beast tries to make quick work of its opponent, and starts to release a barrage of fire from its mouths
—This is interesting.
Lucy complimented, ready to use his Entropy to block; however Ten suddenly appears before him, shooting out water from the arms of his suit
"Nice work."
Lucy nudges at Ten with a cold visage, charging towards the hot steam.