MegaTale (Pacifist) Part 3- Retired King

Rock was unsure of what to do. The Buster Shots just got closer and closer, very slowly. Which is odd, coming from someone who's trying to kill him. Maybe Retro just wanted to enjoy his laughter just to show that there was no escape from what's to come?

Rock shuts his eyes in fear. Could this be the end?

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...Nothing happened. Rock opens his eyes to see that the Buster Shots were gone. Retro was in a state of confusion when he noticed a blast coming his way. In an instant, he was hit, being flung into the wall. A man stepped out from the shadows, taking off what appears to be an artificial buster. "What a TERRIBLE creature, torturing such an innocent little child." The man said. The man turns to Rock, who was still a bit afraid. "Ah! Don't worry, I won't hurt you." The man insisted, helping Rock up. "I should introduce myself. I am Adrian, caretaker of these here ruins." Rhythm once again seems to be lost in his own little world. "Ah, yes, perhaps I should tell you more about this place." Adrian continued. "This is a place called World. Yes, I am aware that it's a strange name for a location. Come, allow me to be your guide around here. Please, come this way." Adrian then walked towards the entrance to some sort of ruins, with Rock and Rhythm following behind quietly.

The small group of two (three, counting the spirit known as Rhythm) enters a large room with two different staircases. Adrian continued moving forwards, but Rock stopped moving and caught a glimpse of the entire scenery. For some odd reason, deep inside Rock, there was a feeling he just can't describe. A warm, tingly sort-of feeling. It felt... comforting. "Aren't you coming?" Adrian asked. Rock nodded as he follows Adrian towards a big door.

Nearby were 6 buttons of some sorts. "You see, World is full of puzzles, which are ancient fusions between diversions and doorkeys. Adjust yourself to the sight of them, there's going to be plenty of these things around." Rock nodded and Adrian stepped on four of the buttons- the first and third row, to be precise- then proceeds to hit the switch next to the door, which opens it up. Adrian steps through the door and Rock follows behind.

Later, the group reaches a sort of hallway. There were a few switches, as well as some bridges. "To make progress here, you will need to trigger exactly two switches." Adrian stated. "Do not worry, I have labeled them for you." Rock walks down the path and notices a switch. Next to it is a label that states "flip this lever". Rock obeyed the instructions and flips the switch. Rock then continues down the path and notices two different switches. The one on the left is labeled "flip this lever, not the other." Rock once again obeys the instructions and flips the switch he was instructed to. "Very good." Adrian states happily. "We shall now proceed."

The next room consists of yet another open door, as well as a deactivated robot of sorts. "As a human living in the Prototype, robots may attack you." Adrian states. "You will need to be prepared for when such an event happens. However, don't worry, I'll tell you what you must do. It's simple, really. When you encounter a robot, you may end up in a FIGHT. When in a FIGHT, strike up a friendly conversation. Then, I will come along to resolve the conflict. Try practicing talking to the robot up there. Don't worry, it's a pretty old model. It is on shut down, and will mean you no harm." Rock then walks up to the disabled robot. Oddly enough, there seems to be a faint, blue glow around it. It also looks like a "Normal Navi" painted fully orange for some reason as well (not that Rock even knew what a Normal Navi was. I'd imagine in a Mega Man universe, the Mega Man games don't really exist. Then again, does the Pokemon game even exist in the Pokemon Universe? Whatever). After examining the robot, Rock states a thing or two. ...It uh... Wasn't really much for conversation. It made Adrian happy, however. "Well done!" Adrian stated. "I'm proud of you. Come, let us continue." Adrian entered through the door, Rock following behind.