*sees the castle* I think I know who's castle this is.....
*enters the castle*

This castle again...
*Yu enters the castle*
Let's see what's going on...

*Gamma strolls outside the castle, hands in the pockets of an oversized hoodie, and they seem to be chewing something*
Sounds like someone's full of themselves. Still, I'm no hero. Not really my problem.

*Em suddenly appears outside the castle's main entrance.*

Huh, so this is where stuff went down yesterday...

*Mammon rises from his throne as they enter.*

First to arrive, and likely the first to fall. Welcome Joker, Yu and Gamma. I've decided to give you all the chance to face my power and realize how pointless standing against me is. Come at me with all you can muster, your spirits will break that much better for it. Then once you let me rule in peace you can go about your daily lives knowing that I'm in control.

*She hears what's going on* Not if I can help it!

Is it isn't my second favorite sin! Posing a challenge are we? Like I said before, I don't want to kill you.... but if you insist *prepares her weapons and bows* My pleasure

*Gamma blows a bubble. Apparently they were chewing gum*
Pretty sure I just said I didn't care. Nice try though

I'm not crazy about the idea of hurting you for no reason but you seem confident enough in your abilities.
Alright, then.
Izanagi-no-Okami!
*The persona appears behind Yu brandishing it's might double sided blade*
Are you sure?

*She pulls out her phone* I've had enough of gods. Time to demonstrate the will of humanity!

Heh, so you're finally letting us have a crack at 'cha? Fine with me.

*Em brandishes Crescent Rose towards Mammon.*

Hope yer ready...

Looks like some jerk's trying to take power, eh? Not if we can help it!

Oh. This castle again. *checks inside* Huh, a fight!?

*He smiles before jumping down to stand level with everyone.*

@Joker

We'll see how easily you say those words once we're through here.

@Hibki

Please, humor me. I'd rather break your resolve all at once rather than one at a time.

@Yu

I'm always sure. Nothing any of you do can take me down anyhow.

@Gamma

Then if you don't care I suggest you stand aside. No use in getting you involved.

*Mammon extends his arms out and the castle's interior warps before everyone's eyes. They all find themselves in a open area, lit by an unknown source. The ground is like the top of a stalagmite and goes on farther than the eye can see.*

Please, give this your best effort. I want to see how much you can still shine after being utterly defeated.

-Battle Start. Describe your actions as best as you can. I, in turn, will respond to them. Mammon will not be fighting back for this. So this will only consist of player turns. One action per person though. Wait to act until after I give the reaction.-

Hey you guys need some firepower?

*Hibki starts concentrating intensley getting ready for an attack*

Alright, I'll start small then.
Izanagi-no-Okami!
Ziodyne!
*Izanagi-no-Okami begins spinning its blade in circles as sparks form around it before a stream of lightning bursts out directed at Mammon*

Same, Yu. I mostly just wanna test things out.

*Em loads CR with a cartridge of Earth Dust and fires it directly at Mammon's head region.
Terra flavored Gun damage.*

Puss in Boots, Tarunda this loser! *The Persona waves his rapier and sends out an attack-lowering energy*

*Smirks* I'm gonna enjoy this! Arsene! Eigaon

Arsene: Have at thee, greedy wench!

*Arsene focuses a heavy curse attack and strikes Mammon with it*

*Kalib looks on from....somewhere. She's well hidden and focusing intently on Mammon's actions, trying to spot his secret to his powers.*

*Hibki concentrates. The next attack will be stronger. But will that be enough?*

*Yu casts Ziodyne, but Mammon just laughs at him.* Delta already naturally nulls lightning. I didn't even have to try with that one.

*Em's shot makes direct contact with Mammon's head but the bullet falls, undamaged at his feet.* Not everyday anyone besides Tatsuya uses an element like this. I give you an A for variety.

*Cait's Tarunda goes through.* Ah, trying some strategy here are we?

*Before Joker's attack can reach, a purple and blue Persona mask appear on Mammon's face and the magic is reflected back at him.*

Come now, I want to see you do more. You are capable, aren't you?

*Hibki dances wildly and hilts Holy dance fires all three times. (Almighty)*

*Joker dodges the reflected attack* What the hell? Since when do you have a mask?
*Joker uses Arsene to fling herself at Mammon, firing a barrage of bullets before aiming a strike at him with her dagger*

I see, neat trick. Let's see how well you can handle this then.
Izanagi-no-Mikoto!
*Izanangi-no-Okami fades away and is replaced by Izanagi-no-Mikoto who carries a much large one sided blade that glows with a mysterious blue light*
Time for a Cross Slash!
*Izanagi-no-Mikoto slashes twice sending shock waves over at Mammon that travel at a fast rate*

Nya... Puss in Boots, try a Garudyne! *a large tornado forms, amplified by Wind Boost*

Hey, I think I'm known for my varying Dust types at this point.
Speaking of which, here's somethin' I wanna try...

*Em loads a, Electric Dust cartridge into CR and fires it at Mammon once more.*

ooc: Time for food

*Gamma steps back from the group a bit and watches, bored*

You know Delta, I don't have a problem with someone, anyone, trying to impose a sort of order. But they had better be capable. You seem like you might be strong enough, but there's far more than strength required. I hope you don't mind if I test you in a different way?

*Holy dace hits all three times, and while it appears to do damage, Mammon laughs it off.* Quite clever, using something that isn't easy to reflect. And powered up too. This is what I like to see.

*Mammon looks at Joker with a slight sneer before warping behind her and watching as she flies past where he just was.* Getting creative now, are we? A decent escalation. But you can do so much more can't you?

*Mammon produces a completely black card and crushes it, summoning a copied Izanagi-no-Mikoto. The copy meets the Cross Slash with one of its own.* Oh, that one might have hurt a bit.

*Mammon gazes at the tornado and the mask on his face changes to one that's an icy blue. A wall of ice rises to block the wind before shattering after blocking.*

*The Electric dust is nullified as it makes contact.*

By all means Gamms, give me your test. But I'm not Delta, but Mammon.

Here come the buffs! Raffles! Masukukaja!

*gives everyone an agility buff*

*She begins concentrating again trying to boost her magic power*

*Joker against the wall, feet first* That's annoying. Michael, Cosmic Flare! *Michael is summoned, and he aims a severe nuke attack at Mammon. Meanwhile, Joker aims and fires a series of bullets aimed at Mammon's mask*

*Gamma smirks, apparently satisfied with the answer*

I'm starting to like where this is going. You were calm with your answer, showing you're not childish like your brother was. Speaking of which how did it feel when you watched us kill Gluttony?

Tsk, not working...

Alright, let's go!

*Em loads a Fire Dust cartridge into CR and fires directly at Mammon's mask.*

I see...So you really can copy Personas...In that case. I have one more thing to try before I call it quits.
Helel!
*Izanagi-no-Mikoto fades away as a giant angelic being takes its place*
Okay, let's see you counter this...
Helel, Morning Star!
*The angelic being holds up its hand and a massive amount of white glowing energy build up into a sphere shape before it is launched up into the air. The energy begins building within the upper area of the castle before crashing down onto Mammon*

*ken appears viewing the encounter from afar*
Ah, this one never changes no matter how many times i see it, well then i shall be off
*Ken dissapeared​ leaving a talisman I'm his place*

*Hibki again, concentrates. Could the next attack be more effective?*

*Mammon looks at the Cosmic Flare and chuckles as a copied Apollo is summoned to just take the blow before vanishing. Mammon blocks the bullets themselves with Delta's left gauntlet.*

@Gamma

I wasn't present to watch the demise of any of my siblings but Ira. However... Know that I don't claim to be perfect. Speak ill of my siblings and I will be very prone to anger. Choose your words carefully.

*The copied Leonidas appears and absorbs the flames that Em sent Mammon's way before leaving like Apollo.*

*A variety of copied Personas appear to stop the Morning Star from hitting Mammon. The Personas are visibly damaged before fading away.* A valiant effort I will admit. It would be a bit troublesome if that were to hit me directly.

I see, so your strength is that of everyone. I think I understand a bit better now. As long as you own the Nexus we can't beat you, right?

Sheesh, you're even more annoying to fight than a Wild Card... er, no offense to all Wild Cards present. Puss in Boots, gimme a Sukukaja!

*Hibki starts draining Mammon's energy with drain (Almighty)* Let's see you fight with no energy!

*Gamma seems amused, though not necessarily happy with the answer*

I'm afraid I didn't know Ira much. A good ruler is level-headed, no matter the subject. But you're honest enough to admit this flaw of yours, which means you can improve.
Next question. What does ruling this place mean to you?

*He walks over to Yu.*

Hey, you've got an idea, don't you..?

*He loads Ice Dust and fires it at Mammon whilst talking to Yu.*

*She scoffs* So you copy everyone's power because you think every persona you see is yours, don't You? Then I'll beat you without a persona! *Joker launches herself at Delta, launching a series of heavy blade strikes at Mammon*

To be honest, Em. I don't think we can win at the moment. How much do we really know about Mammon in the first place?

Actually, if we had a bit of time to plan, I think we could win. I saw enough here to figure out more about him.
I certainly agree we can't win in this situation though. It might be smart to back off for now, and regroup elsewhere.

@Yu

How astute. Although I had been saying as much from the start. It's nice to know that some of you can figure out when there's nothing more you can do.

*Cait's speed and agility rise!*

*Hibki drains what feels like a lot of health from Mammon, but he just laughs.* Take as much as you like! If you desire to sap me of my strength then do so.

@Gamma

Ruling the Nexus is akin to keeping a house you own in good condition. As long as everything is in a good place and those living inside of it are taken care of what more needs to be done? After everyone has submitted to my will, nothing should ever pose a threat to the Nexus outside of those within. And those wishing to ruin my Nexus will be punished without fail.

*The ice dust is absorbed before the icy mask leaves Mammon's face.*

You never did get your fight with Delta did you Joker? Allow me to show you what else I can do.

*He blocks the strikes with Delta's gauntlets before pushing Joker back with his right palm.*

*She concentrates once again* Guys almighty seems to do something. Then again I'm not using my Persona.

Hmm... the mask is gone...

*Em fires another round of Ice Dust at Mammon.*

*Gamma smiles at that last response*

So it's not some selfish desire like that brat Envy, nor a sense of self-entitlement like Pride. Rather it's a sense of duty to you. You feel as though this needs to be done, and you're the only who can and would do it. If my interpretation is correct. Well, it looks favorable.
However, I want to know, what does "submitting to your will" mean to you? Where's the catch?

I see, not just personas. You posses everyone's strength too, don't you?

"Something" is an adequate word Hibki. But you'll find it really isn't enough of anything. *Hibki concentrates.*

*Mammon forms a finger gun with is right hand and shoots a bolt of lightning at the Ice Dust round.*

@Gamma

The Nexus is my birthright. Caring for what belongs to you is only natural, don't you think? The catch, Gamma, is that you resign yourselves to being owned by me. You're day to day activities can be the same, but you'll have to recognize that everything you do, is done as something I own. Anything you make, any strength you awaken to or gather, is all mine in the end by association. By being prepared to give me everything, you'll find that nothing is lost.

@Yu

It seems the silver haired fool may not live up to his arcana's namesake after all. Very good in figuring that out.

@everyone

If there's nothing more here to discuss I'll be sending you on your way.

*Joker recovers from the push and continues her assault, a fierce look of determination in her eyes* YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEAK HIS NAME!

Eh, I'll kick myself out. Got places to be.
Plus, I learned all I really could. See ya, Ed.

*Em loads Gravity Dust into CR and flings himself out of the castle.*

I'm not done here! *Hibki once again dances firing two hits from Holy dance*

Very well, I look forward to our next meeting. Because Next time I'll be taking my friend back.

*Gamma's initially displeased, but he lightens up towards the end*
There's that sense of entitlement I was talking about. One of the worst qualities for a leader to have. Still, if you perform well the reason why isn't the largest issue. I don't mind you claiming to own things. That's basically what you get out of ruling, it's fair enough.
I just have one last question for you then. Earlier you mentioned having missed your siblings before Ira. Just how old are you, our time.

Hahaha. I love it Joker! It's so very "human" of you to get so worked up. I want to see you shine even brighter, desire even greater, and break whatever limits keep you chained down.

*He warps back to his throne, avoiding Joker and Hibki's attacks.*

@Gamma
I've been here in some semblance for a little less than Delta has. Sometime after my misguided sister attempted to corrupt Lavenza. I was unfortunately limited by what he participated in, and had little presence within the Nexus besides my consciousness.

@everyone

As it stands, I think you've all had your fun for now. Go and think about how little you can do to your emperor and just give in.

*In a flash, everyone is outside of the castle. The doors are once again sealed shut. It appears as if they won't open.*

Looks like I have more to look into now...first, that weird testing facility and now this.
*Yu walks away from the castle lost in thought*

*Kalib is tossed out and lands on her butt, grumbling as she stands.*

Well that was enlightening~!

*She grumbles* Annoying live of crap...... I'm out of here!
*Leaves the castle*

*Gamma seems disappointed as they are forced out*

Well, that wasn't a total waste of time. Too bad they were in such a rush. I didn't get to make a decision yet.