Sky Striker Ace, but Symphogear

Completely ignoring Hibiki Tachibana's feelings, the wary expressions of the Singers before her, and the weapons in their hands, Raye's eyes held only herself and the infinite power now fully within her grasp.

Azure light suddenly exploded, and a blue virtual gate like a circuit board appeared atop the Sky Striker. The next moment, the black-and-red colors of the Sky Striker began to shift.

As the Sky Striker transformed, Raye, clad in her basic armor, erupted with an eye-searing, intensely brilliant light capable of piercing through anything.

"What? Such intense light—what is this...?"

Blinded by the flash, Hibiki Tachibana raised a hand to shield her eyes. Yet the light was so intense that even through her palm, it faintly illuminated the darkness.

At last, the light faded. Regaining her senses after the blinding radiance, she looked back toward where Raye had been—and discovered that her opponent had taken on a form she had never shown before.

It was still based on the original basic armor, but additional armor had been fitted around the limbs, while armor resembling a rear skirt extended from the waist. Its overall style had shifted from lightweight to heavy.

Raye had never displayed such a form in any previous battle, but just from its appearance and the unparalleled presence she radiated while standing on the platform, Hibiki Tachibana understood that her opponent was likely incredibly powerful now.

"But when it comes to new power, we have it too!"

Though slightly panicked inside, Hibiki Tachibana still gathered her courage. Without the slightest hint of fear, she gripped the mechanism at her chest. The other Singers made the same motion.

Raye, having completed her transformation, paid their actions no heed. She merely looked silently at the girls below, each of whom had some connection to her, and pressed