On the surface, Josen shook his head and smacked his lips in true Dio fashion, spouting a few billion taunts guaranteed to send Heaven Ascension DIO into a rage.
Judging by Heaven Ascension DIO's savage death glare...
They were super effective!
Behind the scenes, Josen frantically issued orders over the team's voice chat.
-Everyone, this guy's Stand Ability can directly manipulate souls. Without the same type of Stand, it'll be hard to fight him!
-So we'll follow the plan!
-Mr. Popo, there should be a special arrow engraved with an insect pattern in DIO's castle. It's crucial, so go find it!
-Iggy, once you find the "arrow," bring it to me, then use your Stand Ability to get everyone out and evacuate them somewhere safe!
-Jotaro and I will hold Heaven Ascension DIO here. We're counting on you for the rest!
He rattled all that off over the team's voice chat in one breath, and the demolition duo immediately answered with boundless energy.
-Good grief, leave it to us!
-Woof, woof, woof!
Josen glanced at Jotaro, who stood beside him itching for a fight. The two handsome men exchanged a look, reaching an understanding.
-Go! ×2
At that moment, the Stardust Crusaders split into two groups. The main force rapidly retreated, while Josen and Jotaro fearlessly charged against the tide!
"Oh?↗ Sacrificing the few so the many can escape safely? Useless, useless, useless! Humans really are such a naive species that I can't understand them..."
Heaven Ascension DIO watched the others rapidly flee into the distance, his disdainful expression practically declaring, "Giving up humanity is just the best!"
The next instant, he cruelly spread his hands. Behind him, The World Over Heaven stood poised to strike, clearly about to activate his Stand Ability!
"Useless, useless, useless! All your efforts only