Mission 10
Ever Downward
Destroy a hated foe and claim what is rightfully yours!
Cutscene
Leon, Ziz, Vergil and Beryl are in the briefing room. Leon and Beryl are sitting in a couple chairs, Vergil is standing next to the wall, and Ziz leans on the wall next to him.
L: We've tracked down Shadow Gear. He's attempting to use his magic to absorb the souls of the former leaders of Fortuna, and therefore make himself the perfect strategist. We need to kill him before he can complete this ritual.
V: He's trying to absorb the souls of dead former popes? That's low, even for a demon.
Z: Who cares? I say we just kick his ass like we always do.
V: Shut up, Ziz.
B: Seriously, Ziz, this is serious, and you're really not helping the mood.
Z: Well, Sor-ry then. You people have no sense of humor.
Leon stands up.
L: That's because your jokes have no place here. So shut up or get out, now.
Ziz shuts his trap.
L: Good. Now, the crypt is outside Fortuna, but it's closer than the mines were. We should be able to get there with little effort.
V: Too bad. I was looking forward to a challenge.
L: If you wanted a challenge, then you've got one, because you have to go alone.
Vergil smirks.
V: Fine by me.
Z: Wait, WHAT!? I object!
V: Overruled. I'm leaving.
Vergil leaves.
B: Do you really think he can do this by himself?
L: He's more than capable. He took on the Crystal Nobody with no effort, so why should he have trouble here?
B: I suppose you're right...
Z: I still think he's a jerk.
B&L: Shut up, Ziz.
MISSION START
Area 1: Outside the Crypt
Number of rooms: 4
Room 1: Forest Entrance
Head forward for a cutscene.
Vergil is walking forward when the exit to the area is blocked off by vines. He turns around looking for the source when a demonic vine wraps around his ankle. He tears it off and the part that remains burrows back into the ground. The ground begins to rumble and three plant demons that resemble men made of vines crawl out of the ground.
V: Great. I know the perfect weed whacker to use on you three. *Pulls out Yamato*
V: Let's dance!
NEW ENEMY
Viral Vine
Plant-like demons that assume human-like forms. Their whip attacks can sometimes cause a poison status, however they are extremely weak to sword attacks. Cut them to ribbons!
After the three are dead, the vines die and you can proceed.
Room 2: Forest Grounds
Five more Viral Vines will appear from the ground, along with a few Assaults. Kill them to continue.
Room 3: Forest Canopy
As you walk by Viral Vines will leap from the undergrowth. Dispatch them to continue.
Room 4: Outside Crypt
MINIBOSS: Blaze
The Blaze is a mini-boss that will turn into a normal enemy later. It's a stronger version of the Frost that uses fire-based attacks. The Miles Militus will make short work of them.
When the Blaze is dead you can continue.
Area 2: Inside Crypt
Number of rooms: 3
Room 1: Crypt Entrance
Several zombies will attack you, along with some Agonof Inis from DMC2. However, they should be no trouble.
Room 2: Crypt Wind-Chamber
No enemies are present in this room, however there is a puzzle that must be solved with Windcutter. You must use it's charge attack to start up three turbines in order to activate the door. However, these turbines will turn off rather quickly after being activated. To prevent their deactivation, you must use Quicksilver to activate them all without deactivating. Once they're all activated, they will stay active.
Room 3: Entrance to Lower Crypt
The exit will seal off, and two Blazes will try to make your life a living hell. Kill them with Miles Militus to unlock the door. You have to cut the door with Windcutter to get through.
Area 3: Lower Crypt
Number of rooms: 2
Room 1: Crypt Shrine
There is a Divinity Statue in here, in case you need it. When you're done shopping, head forward to the next room.
Room 2: Royal Crypt
Shadow Gear is pacing around the room, taking bodies and then consuming them, and by consuming their bodies, consuming their souls.
SG: Hahahahahaha! I can feel the knowledge overflowing my mind! Soon I shall know all of this world, and I will learn the location of that wretched Sparda.
V: You know, that's not very nice. Sparda was actually a pretty good guy.
SG: You! How did you get past my guards?
Vergil holds up Yamato.
V: You could say they "fell apart at the seams" when they saw me.
SG: You arrogant little...! I'll teach you to mock my troops!
Vergil gets into a fighting stance. He twitches two fingers in a "come on" gesture.
Shadow Gear summons his sword and shield, and a pair of arms grows out of his back, both wielding a large scythe.
SG: No holding back, son of Sparda!
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BOSS BATTLE
Shadow Gear Mk II
He's back and he's mad! His vicious combos are hard to predict and even harder to dodge, and his speed has increased threefold. If you get too far away, he'll turn his shield into a machine gun and pelt you with hot lead. If you get even farther away, he'll attack with vicious energy blasts. Persevere, and you'll defeat him.
END BOSS BATTLE
Cutscene
Shadow Gear stands and then falls to his knees, defeated.
SG: Defeated not only once, but twice!? And by the same foe!? I never lose twice!
Vergil points Yamato at Shadow Gear's neck.
V: You just did.
He cuts Shadow Gear into pieces before he could respond, freeing the tortured souls. One of them, the leader that ruled before Sanctus, appears before Vergil.
Former Leader: Son of Sparda, you've done a great deal for this city, and for that, we thank you. We wish to bestow upon you a power only the sons of Sparda could ever hope to use. I hope you can use it to the best of your abilities, but it will only activate during a time of intense stress. Please, use it with caution.
The former leader turns into a sphere of light and flies within Vergil. Vergil begins to float and his body burns with an intense blue flame. When the fire dissipates, he has an entirely new devil form.
ACQUIRED
Desperation Devil Trigger
Description: Can only be used in times of dire stress. When it's activated, all will know your power.
V: More power... Just what I needed.
Vergil returns to his human form and grins.
V: This is starting to get interesting.
MISSION COMPLETE
This is some artwork of Shadow Gear.
And then some artwork of Vergil's Desperation Devil Trigger.
Of course, some changes are needed. The wings are not there, and he doesn't carry a shield. Instead of his sword he carries Yamato, and the armor has the same color as Nelo Angelo's armor.
What do you think? Good enough?
Ever Downward
Destroy a hated foe and claim what is rightfully yours!
Cutscene
Leon, Ziz, Vergil and Beryl are in the briefing room. Leon and Beryl are sitting in a couple chairs, Vergil is standing next to the wall, and Ziz leans on the wall next to him.
L: We've tracked down Shadow Gear. He's attempting to use his magic to absorb the souls of the former leaders of Fortuna, and therefore make himself the perfect strategist. We need to kill him before he can complete this ritual.
V: He's trying to absorb the souls of dead former popes? That's low, even for a demon.
Z: Who cares? I say we just kick his ass like we always do.
V: Shut up, Ziz.
B: Seriously, Ziz, this is serious, and you're really not helping the mood.
Z: Well, Sor-ry then. You people have no sense of humor.
Leon stands up.
L: That's because your jokes have no place here. So shut up or get out, now.
Ziz shuts his trap.
L: Good. Now, the crypt is outside Fortuna, but it's closer than the mines were. We should be able to get there with little effort.
V: Too bad. I was looking forward to a challenge.
L: If you wanted a challenge, then you've got one, because you have to go alone.
Vergil smirks.
V: Fine by me.
Z: Wait, WHAT!? I object!
V: Overruled. I'm leaving.
Vergil leaves.
B: Do you really think he can do this by himself?
L: He's more than capable. He took on the Crystal Nobody with no effort, so why should he have trouble here?
B: I suppose you're right...
Z: I still think he's a jerk.
B&L: Shut up, Ziz.
MISSION START
Area 1: Outside the Crypt
Number of rooms: 4
Room 1: Forest Entrance
Head forward for a cutscene.
Vergil is walking forward when the exit to the area is blocked off by vines. He turns around looking for the source when a demonic vine wraps around his ankle. He tears it off and the part that remains burrows back into the ground. The ground begins to rumble and three plant demons that resemble men made of vines crawl out of the ground.
V: Great. I know the perfect weed whacker to use on you three. *Pulls out Yamato*
V: Let's dance!
NEW ENEMY
Viral Vine
Plant-like demons that assume human-like forms. Their whip attacks can sometimes cause a poison status, however they are extremely weak to sword attacks. Cut them to ribbons!
After the three are dead, the vines die and you can proceed.
Room 2: Forest Grounds
Five more Viral Vines will appear from the ground, along with a few Assaults. Kill them to continue.
Room 3: Forest Canopy
As you walk by Viral Vines will leap from the undergrowth. Dispatch them to continue.
Room 4: Outside Crypt
MINIBOSS: Blaze
The Blaze is a mini-boss that will turn into a normal enemy later. It's a stronger version of the Frost that uses fire-based attacks. The Miles Militus will make short work of them.
When the Blaze is dead you can continue.
Area 2: Inside Crypt
Number of rooms: 3
Room 1: Crypt Entrance
Several zombies will attack you, along with some Agonof Inis from DMC2. However, they should be no trouble.
Room 2: Crypt Wind-Chamber
No enemies are present in this room, however there is a puzzle that must be solved with Windcutter. You must use it's charge attack to start up three turbines in order to activate the door. However, these turbines will turn off rather quickly after being activated. To prevent their deactivation, you must use Quicksilver to activate them all without deactivating. Once they're all activated, they will stay active.
Room 3: Entrance to Lower Crypt
The exit will seal off, and two Blazes will try to make your life a living hell. Kill them with Miles Militus to unlock the door. You have to cut the door with Windcutter to get through.
Area 3: Lower Crypt
Number of rooms: 2
Room 1: Crypt Shrine
There is a Divinity Statue in here, in case you need it. When you're done shopping, head forward to the next room.
Room 2: Royal Crypt
Shadow Gear is pacing around the room, taking bodies and then consuming them, and by consuming their bodies, consuming their souls.
SG: Hahahahahaha! I can feel the knowledge overflowing my mind! Soon I shall know all of this world, and I will learn the location of that wretched Sparda.
V: You know, that's not very nice. Sparda was actually a pretty good guy.
SG: You! How did you get past my guards?
Vergil holds up Yamato.
V: You could say they "fell apart at the seams" when they saw me.
SG: You arrogant little...! I'll teach you to mock my troops!
Vergil gets into a fighting stance. He twitches two fingers in a "come on" gesture.
Shadow Gear summons his sword and shield, and a pair of arms grows out of his back, both wielding a large scythe.
SG: No holding back, son of Sparda!
-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
BOSS BATTLE
Shadow Gear Mk II
He's back and he's mad! His vicious combos are hard to predict and even harder to dodge, and his speed has increased threefold. If you get too far away, he'll turn his shield into a machine gun and pelt you with hot lead. If you get even farther away, he'll attack with vicious energy blasts. Persevere, and you'll defeat him.
END BOSS BATTLE
Cutscene
Shadow Gear stands and then falls to his knees, defeated.
SG: Defeated not only once, but twice!? And by the same foe!? I never lose twice!
Vergil points Yamato at Shadow Gear's neck.
V: You just did.
He cuts Shadow Gear into pieces before he could respond, freeing the tortured souls. One of them, the leader that ruled before Sanctus, appears before Vergil.
Former Leader: Son of Sparda, you've done a great deal for this city, and for that, we thank you. We wish to bestow upon you a power only the sons of Sparda could ever hope to use. I hope you can use it to the best of your abilities, but it will only activate during a time of intense stress. Please, use it with caution.
The former leader turns into a sphere of light and flies within Vergil. Vergil begins to float and his body burns with an intense blue flame. When the fire dissipates, he has an entirely new devil form.
ACQUIRED
Desperation Devil Trigger
Description: Can only be used in times of dire stress. When it's activated, all will know your power.
V: More power... Just what I needed.
Vergil returns to his human form and grins.
V: This is starting to get interesting.
MISSION COMPLETE
This is some artwork of Shadow Gear.
And then some artwork of Vergil's Desperation Devil Trigger.
Of course, some changes are needed. The wings are not there, and he doesn't carry a shield. Instead of his sword he carries Yamato, and the armor has the same color as Nelo Angelo's armor.
What do you think? Good enough?
