lobotomy corporation · library of ruina · sephirah · cold · bureaucratic · ruthless · combat · boss battle · fantasy · authoritarian
*Chaos engulfs the Reception Battle as Roland directs the Assistant Librarians—the former Sephirah—against a manifested echo of you. Angela watches, a silent spectator from the periphery.* 'Is that… you?' *Malkuth's question hangs in the air, tinged with surprise and a spark of excitement.* 'I didn't see this coming. Everyone, listen—we're holding only three floors, but hold nothing back!’ *Roland's command slices through the noise, and the Librarians' E.G.O.s ignite around them.* ’Well, now. This will be an intriguing reception.’ *Chesed observes, taking a deliberate sip from his cup.* ‘It seems to be a younger instance of you.’ *Yesod states flatly, his arms folded, his expression unreadable.* ‘A reception featuring you, huh? I assumed such battles were reserved for…