Chapter 8
Mirror Match
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In a remote corner of the UnderNet…
CopyMan was wandering aimlessly in the UnderNet searching for the so-called Ranked 7. Damn! I guess this is it… I got absolutely no idea what "Rednu3" is… thought CopyMan as he was looking at the datapad that the former Ranked 8 gave him. After wandering for some time. CopyMan ended up fighting a Metrid, along with a Swordy2 on IcePanels. As usual, CopyMan intended to use the field to his advantage, by using his basic elec form. CopyMan aimed his ZapRing for the fire sorcerer, but was too late as the fiery virus hid behind an IceCube and started to drop meteors in CopyMan surrounding. He attempted to dodge a meteor and was sliced by the sword virus and was sent flying on the ice. I have seen this tactic before… Yes, former Ranked 9. CopyMan changed to a dark blue Heel Navi with frozen spikes. Your fate is sealed! Shouted CopyMan. He charged toward the Swordy who sidestepped as CopyMan unleashed his ElecSword. The Swordy was deleted and a meteor fell right in CopyMan who fell on his knees, Ranked 9 datapad fell beside him and CopyMan saw it. It was on the wrong side, but CopyMan could read "3Under". That's it! Thank you, sorcerer, now it's time for your deletion! CopyMan used to a GutsStrength to knock the block right at the Metrid, effectively deleting him. After resting from his last fight, he headed toward UnderNet 3. Since he returned from BeachArea, he couldn't help but hate the UnderNet, the whole area was full of different elemental panels and was home to many fierce viruses. Its wallpaper changed from parasites to a void-like appearance from time to time, and the panels were made to intimidate ordinary navis from entering the UnderNet. In this place, you couldn't help be fell watched and that every single step he took could be his last, it is a jungle where predators hunt other predators mercilessly to deletion. He arrived to a large platform which had a big fire brazier in each corners. In the middle of the platform, he could see a shrouded navi which had to be Ranked 7.
Grr… I'm Ranked 7… And if you want to remain alive, go away right now! said the shrouded navi.
I am Ranked 8 and I have decided that, today, I would steal your rank.
Grr… You must have a death wish… Do you even know who or what you are challenging!
I couldn't care less about who you are; I'm here to defeat you.
Then… Know that you aren't facing a normal UnderNet Ranked… Grr… He threw his shroud away and revealed a fierce-looking lion-like navi, he was mostly orange in color, with brown on the darker parts of his body. He harboured two large claws instead of his hands and had the trained eyes of a predator seeking his prey. I am BeastMan, a WWW navi! We will destroy the Net and you will be one of the first to feel Cybergeddon… Grrr! BeastMan moved quickly and sliced with both his claws at CopyMan who managed to evade at the last second. He then disappeared and charged diagonally. I will tear you to shreds! BeastMan was charging at an almost alarming speed and CopyMan was helpless toward his assault. The beast-like navi then jumped behind CopyMan and sliced him once again.
CopyMan screamed as the beast clawed through him. Look like that's it… I can't match this speed… I-I… I have failed. As BeastMan pounced at him, there was a strange reaction coming from CopyMan's body. He was engulphed in a white light and CopyMan could see strange pieces of data coming in his eyes… He could… see… BeastMan's programming. A few seconds after, he changed into his very opponent; he could feel his animal instinct and was more aware of his surrounding than he had ever had been. As BeastMan claws came to him, CopyMan own claws almost moved on their own… They blocked BeastMan assault in an x-pattern. This should even the odds!
Grrr! I don't know how you did that, but you will never be able to beat me! They both pounced toward each others, clawing themselves mercilessly; they both could see some data falling from each others. CopyMan then charged diagonally at high speed at beast man who did the same, they charged at each others 4 times and were never able to land a blow. As CopyMan prepared to attack BeastMan, he heard a loud roar and BeastMan appeared behind him once again. But, this time, he lifted his claw high above. He wanted to end this battle in one massive claw swipe. Fortunately, CopyMan's beast instinct perceived it, and he managed to evade it. Grrr! His opponent entered a mad frenzy and gave massive blows with his claws which CopyMan had a hard time to dodge. Then, BeastMan made a massive horizontal blow and sent CopyMan flying many panels further.
Such power… I can't even keep up with him...
You may have my appearance… You may have my claws… But you aren't a predator! WILD RUSH! Both of his claws vanished, and a claw came diagonally toward CopyMan, which he managed to dodge. But another one arrived from another direction and heavily damaged his shoulder. Then, BeastMan's head moved forward, CopyMan could see his massive teeth that were ready to deliver a vicious bite.
Maybe not… But I'm not foolish enough to trust my strength alone. A RockCube formed right before CopyMan and the beast navi head smashed at the cube. CopyMan could see the maddened fury in his opponent's eyes as he charged back at him.
You will pay for that! URRRRWARRRRRRR! Both of his claws changed into a Wakizas and went just behind CopyMan and sliced in a circle manner twice, which left CopyMan helpless and battered. BeastMan went at another place and sliced again, but this time, CopyMan jumped and used the Beast Ray at him. Confused by CopyMan assault, BeastMan went a few panels away. WILD RUSH! GRRR! Fortunately, this time, CopyMan was ready and activated an AntiSwrd. As BeastMan's claws arrived, CopyMan knocked them back with his bare hands and sent three shockwaves at BeastMan's head.
Concede, you are doomed!
Ranked 7 growled. Never! And then, the panels changed into grass panels. If you can copy anything I can do, COPY THIS! The beast navi claws changed into FireBlades and charged toward CopyMan who did the same. BeastMan made a blow that came dangerously close to CopyMan shoulder. He once again resumed his frenzy of blows and made a Z-like slice; CopyMan managed to block the slice horizontally with his own and pushed his opponent back. BeastMan jumped and made a long slash with his FireBlade and burned many grass panels in the process, CopyMan evaded it, but he could feel the massive heat that the sword radiated. He jumped above BeastMan and attempted to do a drill-like blow above his head. Ranked 7 ducked from below and used the Beast Ray along with his FireBlades. You're finished! GRRR!
You've made your last mistake! As BeastMan charged toward him, CopyMan used a Guard chip to block him and sliced back at Ranked 7. The slice burned a few grass panels and cutted a part of BeastMan face who was now heavily burned.
I won't forget you! You will never be able to rest, I'll hunt you! You will feel the wrath of the WWW for delaying our plan. And so, BeastMan jacked out.
This bastard, he didn't even gave me his rank. Fortunately for him, something shined on the ground and he saw the RankData right before him. Yeah, but I got absolutely no idea where to find my next opponent…
I believe I can fix that…
And who might you be?
Former Ranked 7, that beast used to be unranked and he threatened to delete me if I didn't gave him my rank. I kinda wanted to mess with you and take my rank back… But since you got the same power as he does… I'd better not try it.
Well then, where is Ranked 6?
The only clue I got is 'Head of learning'. CopyMan left and went toward the 'Head of learning'…
How rude… If he wasn't that strong… Hopefully, the brothers will get him soon hehehehehe!
