The Red Mist

Character	Reception

The Red Mist
Chapter	Star of the City
Invitation	Book of Lobotomy Corporation
Acts	1
Floors	3
Max Units	5
Previous	The Blue Reverberation
Next	The Purple Tear

“	The Red Mist of the past… Who knew that we’d be facing her in person.	”
–Roland, The Red Mist Episode 1, Pre-Battle

The reception of The Red Mist is the reception of Kali, the eponymous Color Fixer known as the Red Mist. It is a one-Act reception with three Floors of up to five Librarians available, with some restrictions: all Patron Librarians apart from Roland, Gebura, and Binah are unusable. This is the first reception in which Binah is usable, and clearing it unlocks her for good, as well as a special Key Page which can be equipped by Gebura.

Overview

Kali's prowess as the Red Mist is shown in gameplay via her passives, and she is incentivized to do as much damage in a Scene as possible. She gains a Counter die which defends against the first one-sided attack she receives per Scene. She also has access to "Greater Split: Vertical Greater Split: Vertical ( 5)
On Hit Destroy a Combat Page set on another random Speed die of the target.
20~39  ," a heavy-hitting single-strike Combat Page.

Before the first scene, her max hand size is increased from 8 to 14. She also exhausts all Combat Pages in the pre-start deck for a new deck containing 8 copies of Upstanding Slash Upstanding Slash ( 2)
If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Upstanding Slashes’ by 1
6~10 
6~9  , Spear Spear ( 2)
If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Spears’ by 1
3~8 
3~7 
3~7  , and Level Slash Level Slash ( 2)
If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, restore 2 Light and reduce the Cost of all other ’Level Slashes’ by 1
5~9  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene
5~8  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene, as well as 3 copies of Onrush Onrush ( 3)
If target is defeated or Staggered, use this page again on a random enemy.
14~26  and Greater Split: Vertical Greater Split: Vertical ( 5)
On Hit Destroy a Combat Page set on another random Speed die of the target.
20~39  , and 1 copy of Focus Spirit Focus Spirit ( 2)
8~12 
5~7  On Hit Gain 3 Strength next Scene. After her deck is created, she draws five Combat Pages for the first Scene, and draws two per Scene for all following Scenes, as per the passive ability Kali. Similarly, she will regenerate 2 Light per Scene.

Once Kali is brought down to 350 HP in a Scene, her health will not go down any further for that Scene. The next Scene, she will manifest the E.G.O. of the Red Mist and gain the E.G.O. ManifestedE.G.O. Manifested
Can use 'Great Split: Horizontal'. Dice Power +2. Take Stagger damage if the character fails to deal 40+ damage every Scene. This effect is disabled upon becoming Staggered. status effect and a different appearance (her E.G.O. armor.) The stage background music will also change to reflect this. While her E.G.O. is manifested, she gains additional boosts to damage output. She gets a flat +2 Power buff, with an additional Power buff each time she kills a Librarian (total stack represented by the Red MistRed Mist X
Dice Power +X. Can stack up to 5. effect). She also gains access to "Greater Split: Horizontal Greater Split: Horizontal ( 6)
Mass-Summation Mass Attack
Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice.
Summation
If the attack is > than the sum of dice rolls on the target's Combat Page, they take damage, and their page is destroyed.
28~42  On Hit Inflict 5 Bleed next Scene," a Mass Attack Combat Page (The Passive Ability uses the wrong name for this Combat Page). However, she also gains one major weakness: if she does less than 40 damage in a Scene, she will lose 40% of her Stagger Resist and will lose her E.G.O. buffs upon being Staggered. If she is not defeated in three Scenes after losing her E.G.O, she will regain her E.G.O. the following Scene.

Formation

Act 1

• Kali ×1

Enemy Units

Kali

Kali
Stats
700
270
1~7
6
×1
×1
×0.5
×1
×1
×0.5
Details
Rarity	Unique

Books

	Ｏ	Ⅰ	Ⅱ	Ⅲ	Ⅳ	Ⅴ
Book of the Red Mist	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Count	2	2.2	2.6	3	3.5	4.2

Passive Abilities

 Kali
Restore 1 additional Light and draw 1 more page each Scene.
When HP drops to 350, fully recover Stagger Resist and manifest E.G.O; HP cannot drop below 350 before this occurs. (Once per reception)
After losing 'E.G.O Manifested' status, regain it in 3 Scenes.
If the character enters a new Act after having manifested E.G.O this reception, manifest it on the second Scene.
 Retaliate
Gain a Counter die (Slash, 4-8) at combat start.
 The Strongest
Choose the Speed dice with the lowest value; the Speed values of the dice change to the maximum possible value.

After manifesting E.G.O., Kali gains the following passive:
 The Red Mist
All dice gain +2 Power.
Can use 'Great Split: Horizontal'.
Each Scene, resistances against a random type become "Normal" while the rest are set to "Endured".
For every enemy defeated, gain a stack of 'Red Mist', which boosts the Power of all dice.
If the character fails to deal 40+ damage with attacks within a Scene, take Stagger damage equal to 40% of the Max. Stagger Resist.
Lose 'E.G.O Manifested' status upon becoming Staggered.

Deck

The first deck shown is the one in the preparation screen. The second deck is the one Kali actually uses once the reception starts.

Pre-Battle Deck
Page	Cost		Description
Greater Split: Horizontal	6		Mass-Summation Mass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Summation If the attack is > than the sum of dice rolls on the target's Combat Page, they take damage, and their page is destroyed. 28~42  On Hit Inflict 5 Bleed next Scene
Greater Split: Vertical	5		On Hit Destroy a Combat Page set on another random Speed die of the target. 20~39
Upstanding Slash	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Upstanding Slashes’ by 1 6~10  6~9
Spear	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Spears’ by 1 3~8  3~7  3~7
Level Slash	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, restore 2 Light and reduce the Cost of all other ’Level Slashes’ by 1 5~9  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 5~8  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene
Focus Spirit	2		8~12  5~7  On Hit Gain 3 Strength next Scene

Full Deck
Page	Cost		Description
Greater Split: Horizontal	6		Mass-Summation Mass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Summation If the attack is > than the sum of dice rolls on the target's Combat Page, they take damage, and their page is destroyed. 28~42  On Hit Inflict 5 Bleed next Scene
Greater Split: Vertical (3 Copies)	5		On Hit Destroy a Combat Page set on another random Speed die of the target. 20~39
Upstanding Slash (8 Copies)	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Upstanding Slashes’ by 1 6~10  6~9
Spear (8 Copies)	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Spears’ by 1 3~8  3~7  3~7
Level Slash (8 Copies)	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, restore 2 Light and reduce the Cost of all other ’Level Slashes’ by 1 5~9  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 5~8  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene
Focus Spirit	2		8~12  5~7  On Hit Gain 3 Strength next Scene
Onrush (3 Copies)	3		If target is defeated or Staggered, use this page again on a random enemy. 14~26

Combat Dialogue

Kali's combat dialogue depends on which Floor she is fought on, with special lines for the Floors of Language, Philosophy, and General Works. If she is fought on any of the Floors where the Patron Librarian cannot be used, then the combat dialogue used will come from any of the 3 "proper" Floors (Language, Philosophy, or General Works).

Combat Entrance …What bullshit are you trying to pull here? This is real wicked. Did you shapeshift to look like me on purpose? Let’s see if you have the talent to keep up with me… Victory Cry …And I thought she looked like me for a second. It was nothing more than a cheap imitation. Death She acted just like me… How did… Special Event The real fight starts now… I can’t stop here… Dammit… I’ll break you all…

Special Event line notes Occurs on E.G.O. manifestation. Occurs on E.G.O. manifestation. Occurs when E.G.O. is disabled.

Combat Entrance …Something’s off about the atmosphere. What’s up with her? Why do you talk like you know me? Victory Cry …That, definitely wasn’t a pushover. Death …Why is there someone capable of wielding those powers in a place like this? Special Event …I’m counting on you. Give me the strength to tear my foes apart. Let’s start this for real. I’ll crush you all… Was that… a Singularity…? I let my guard down…

Special Event line notes Occurs on E.G.O. manifestation. Occurs on E.G.O. manifestation. Occurs when E.G.O. is disabled.

Combat Entrance So, you’re the “trials” this place has to present to me? I’ve gotta figure out how strong the enemy is first… Are you part of a Fixer Office? Or some kind of Syndicate? Victory Cry You were just another fancy-looking bunch with no substance, after all. Death I can’t lose to those strangers… Special Event Alright… I see how tough you are. …Let’s try and protect what we cherish here. …! Shoot, I lowered my guard…

Special Event line notes Occurs on E.G.O. manifestation. Occurs on E.G.O. manifestation. Occurs when E.G.O. is disabled.

Dialogue contained here.

Librarians' Combat Dialogue

The Patron Librarians Gebura, Binah, and Roland have special combat dialogue for this reception.

Gebura

Combat Entrance Myself… from the past, huh. The one person I know better than anyone, yet I know the least about at the same time. Even if much time has passed, some things stay the same. Remember how I fight, guys? Victory Cry That didn’t feel too nice. Death …Yeah. That was nothing to scoff at. On Ally Death Don’t get intimidated. We have to believe in ourselves. We lose the moment our spirit is dampened. Don’t give up. We can do it on our own. Special Event It was that armor. To protect everyone… There’s got to be a way to defeat her still. Don’t be daunted.

Special Event line notes Occurs when Kali manifests E.G.O. Occurs when Kali manifests E.G.O.

Binah

Combat Entrance Be mindful of your own well-being. O child… It is verily refreshing to meet you this way. Your willingness to stand by me is admirable, but please do beware. Victory Cry …You shall crumble. Death … On Ally Death Stand back. I reckon this is not the place for you to intervene. It was still too dangerous for you, I see. Indeed. Withstanding her power was too arduous a task for you. It is not completely concluded yet, now is it? Special Event How intriguing. You were capable of wielding that power so far in the past…

Special Event line notes Occurs when Kali manifests E.G.O.

Roland

Combat Entrance The Red Mist in her past glory… Still feels unreal. Victory Cry …She sure had tremendous strength. Death Guess I couldn’t beat her, huh… On Ally Death Not a big issue yet. The rest of us can handle it. …Let’s stay calm. Special Event Looks like she’s done warming up…

Special Event line notes Occurs when Kali manifests E.G.O.

Drops

	Key Pages	Combat Pages
Book of the Red Mist	The Red Mist’s Page ×1  ×1  ×0.5  ×1  ×1  ×0.5  Legendary Only Gebura can equip this. Unique E.G.O becomes accessible. At Emotion Level 4 or above, the Combat Page 'Manifest E.G.O' is added to hand. (Once per Act)  Retaliate Gain a Counter die (Slash, 4-8) at combat start.  The Strongest Choose the Speed dice with the lowest value; the Speed values of the dice change to the maximum possible value.  Speed Ⅲ Speed Dice Slot +1. Gain an additional Speed die at Emotion Level 3. (Cannot Overlap) ×1	Level Slash Level Slash ( 2) If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, restore 2 Light and reduce the Cost of all other ’Level Slashes’ by 1 5~9  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 5~8  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene ×3 Spear Spear ( 2) If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Spears’ by 1 3~8  3~7  3~7  ×3 Upstanding Slash Upstanding Slash ( 2) If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Upstanding Slashes’ by 1 6~10  6~9  ×3 Focus Spirit Focus Spirit ( 2) 8~12  5~7  On Hit Gain 3 Strength next Scene ×3 Onrush Onrush ( 3) If target is defeated or Staggered, use this page again on a random enemy. 14~26  ×3

Combat Pages

Combat Pages

Page	Cost	Range	Description	Obtained
Upstanding Slash	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Upstanding Slashes’ by 1 6~10  6~9	Book of the Red Mist
Spear	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, draw 1 page and reduce the Cost of all other ’Spears’ by 1 3~8  3~7  3~7	Book of the Red Mist
Level Slash	2		If 8 or more damage was dealt with this page, restore 2 Light and reduce the Cost of all other ’Level Slashes’ by 1 5~9  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 5~8  On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene	Book of the Red Mist
Focus Spirit	2		8~12  5~7  On Hit Gain 3 Strength next Scene	Book of the Red Mist
Onrush	3		If target is defeated or Staggered, use this page again on a random enemy. 14~26	Book of the Red Mist

Story

Pre-Battle

The Seed of Light Project team before the Head's raid: The peak of Kali's strength.

After The Blue Reverberation flees the Library, Angela asks Roland if he recalls the Blue Reverb's desire to find the remnants of the Red Mist. Following that, she proposes a plan to lure the Blue Reverberation back in with a hypothetical book of Kali. Roland asks if Angela intends to book Gebura, and she responds that she would not be so heartless. Instead, as enough remnants of the Red Mist remain, she is able to create a simulacrum of Kali out of the Light and invite her. Angela clarifies that this simulacrum cannot exist outside of the Library. She also decides that most of the Patron Librarians, being former members of the Seed of Light Project, cannot be allowed to fight Kali. Their emotional connection would be too hard for both sides. Roland is excited but nervous at the prospect of facing the Red Mist.

When the simulated Kali shows up at the Library's entrance, she is initially confused and hostile, believing the Library and its director to be a malevolent group or even a Wing seeking to ruin the Seed of Light Project. After being offered the key to help the research team acquire Cogito in exchange for answering a few questions, Kali reluctantly complies with the director's request. Angela inquires on the current state of the Old Laboratory, where she verifies that the recruitment of Ayin, Elijah, Gabriel, Michelle, Giovanni, Daniel, and Benjamin had taken place, and that Enoch had recently died. Angela pinpoints this time as the time when the Red Mist was still "writing her own legend" and Carmen was in a poor emotional state amidst the numerous research setbacks. Following this, she starts analyzing the mounting resentment against Carmen at that moment, at which point Kali gets agitated.

Angela apologizes and instead asks Kali why she chose to assist the Seed of Light Project so selflessly. Angela says that she initially thought Kali was "pathetic" for aiding a project she would not gain any personal benefit from. However, she's since reconsidered and believes she should hear the Red Mist's motivations from her own mouth.

Kali reaffirms that she was willing to go through this much because of her genuine belief in Carmen, and that she'd assist the research team in any way she could with the strength she had. She states that she is willing to die to see the project to completion. With that, Angela lets her in, explaining the trial she is to face in the coming reception. Kali remarks that she prefers the method of the reception, believing that it is a clean challenge with no loose ends and no questions asked. She is willing to trust Angela, but warns that if the director is lying, she will be back with a vengeance. Angela praises Kali's unexpected composure and lets her enter.

Post-Battle

After the reception, Roland asks Angela about Kali's E.G.O. weapon and armor. They discuss the potential of E.G.O to overturn the power hierarchy of the City, to which Angela replies that not everyone can wield E.G.O. as powerfully as Kali could. They also talk about its distinction yet similarities to the Distortion, and finally the requirements to manifesting it, that being, the possession of a sincere desire.

Battle Symbols

There is one Battle Symbol requiring fulfillment of a specific condition during this reception.

Battle Symbol	Name	Slot
	The Red Mist	Headwear 4
	Effect
	6% chance to boost attack damage by +1 during the E.G.O manifestation state of the Red Mist's Key Page
	Condition
	Defeat the Red Mist as Gebura. (Exclusive to Gebura)

Gallery

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  Kali

Trivia

• Kali's initial deck on the first Scene should contain four copies of Focus Spirit Focus Spirit ( 2)
  8~12 
  5~7  On Hit Gain 3 Strength next Scene, but only contains one copy due to a misplaced line in the code.
• Her title and Color comes from the thick, bloody mist Mimicry creates from torn flesh upon cleaving an opponent, along with the appearance of her E.G.O.
  • This is a reference to Lobotomy Corporation, where employees killed by Nothing There's bipedal form would be minced into a cloud of blood instead of leaving a corpse.
• The music that plays during when her E.G.O. manifests was originally a draft for the theme of the Floor of Language.