White Knight Chronicles of the Queens Blade

by EvaShinobiKaiserKnight

When Geonet shut down its servers for the second and final time... me and my friends thought that was the end of our Chronicles. The journey we had... the laughs we shared the friends we made. But as the game shut down we find our self in a new world on a continent called Gainos. It is here our Chronicles will live again as we traverse and become the greatest of heroes. Now VERTO!

11. Chapter 10 HOLY's Might

White Knight Chronicles of the Queens Blade

ESKK: Well new chapter let's start this folks.

*Insert White Knight Chronicles Opening the Travelers

-Oh so quietly-

The song began as the scene showed a sky view of the Vance Estate from a large hill before it was followed by the Queen's Capital.

-Eyes of the angels open wide, Aria-

The scene then showed Elven Forest, and then the Dwarven Mountains as dwarves were seen mining while the Elves were farming before topping it off with and airship flying away with flapping wings like a bird.

-To a world yet unseen by you-

The scene showed a young Leina walking around the Vance Estate with Elina before passing by her mother's armor and stopping. It was followed by an image of Risty in her burned down home from childhood, and finished with Claudette looking at her mother's grave.

-Arise! The journey's begun!-

The song began to pick up as it showed Aster, Kaguya, and Dilan with their guild while holding their weapons of choice before images of passed members appeared to be replaced with Leina, Risty, and the Floor Guardians. Soon the White Knight appeared with its eyes flashing to life as the scene with each guitar drop changed to different images and locations all filled with adventures and battles. It then topped off with Aster, Kaguya, and Dilan facing Solaris and Kira in mortal combat. It was then joined with Leina and Claudette glaring each other down ready to fight as well with Leina holding a spinning top like item and Claudette holding a card in one hand and a top of her own hanging from her belt.

The scene then hit the max when it showed The White Knight facing the Sun King while the Moon Maiden and Dragon Knight faced the Black Knight. It then followed up with showing Aster without his helmet as images of the White Knight in action flashed behind him before ending with the White Knight drawing its blade.

-Heaven is spilling her heart around-

The scene started with Aster as he was doing his day to day stuff from reading reports, accepting Quests, and just relaxing with a map of Gainos behind him. Then Kaguya walked behind him and patted his shoulder as it changed again.

-Open your palm and see what you've found-

The scene then showed Kaguya with her daily activities as she was working on strategies, training, and just plain hunting for game. Then Dilan jumped on her back smiling like the goofball he was.

-Somewhere in the fog, a moment we forgot-

The scene showed Dilan running around in a slight panic before showing him in battle spinning his spear around before topping it off with him snoozing a bit. It then showed Leina walking behind him with her hands behind her back as she smiled a bit.

-Remember my darling you're loved but you're lost-

The scene showed Leina walking about a bit before showing her training and with her sword as it seems she was training with Aster as he showed her sword play before it changed again.

-Raising your hands to a beckoning sky-

The scene showed General Kira walking forth with the Black Knight behind her as she glared from her armor that made it seem she was a man and not a woman.

-Splinters of light are burning your eyes-

It then showed Solaris sitting on his throne, casting is spells in battle, and even playing with his Knights Ark bored out of his mind. It then showed images of the enemies from Solaris to Kira in her armor, Welbellia with her magic active petting her familiar Hades bug, then to Melona, followed up by Airi, then Menace, then Liliana, and finally topped it off with his own floor guardians who protect Valgander.

-Wounded and blind-

The scene then showed Leina in a noble lady dress and Aster in a suit of his own as they danced around a bed of water in a waltz each step taken causing the water to glow.

-And pining for… The gaze of a mother-

The dance was accompanied by images of Aster's new and old friends as well as the warriors who would be both friend and enemies during the Queens Blade Tournament. It then tipped off to Kira in a showgirl dress of the time as she was dancing in a similar manner to Kara in the original White Knight Chronicles. Btu as she danced the scene switched between herself in the armor accompanied by Solaris and Claudette fighting Aster, Leina, Kaguya, and Dilan switch back and forth constantly.

-No, no you can't go back-

The scene then showed images of each Guardian as they were either arguing, laughing, or fighting before showing the same thing for the Flames of Yshrenia own Guardians.

-Don't you dare and try to go back-

The scene then began as Aster was walking with Kaguya and Dilan as they glared upon the oncoming foes as it began a montage.

-Step by step you're all alone! Walking towards tomorrow-

The scene hit the peak as it montaged to every monster in this world as the scene then topped off with Aster stabbing the dagger into the slot on his gauntlet, Kaguya pulled the arrow on her Knights Ark, and Dilan with the Dragon themed lasso belt wrapped around his waist making a Kamen Rider Pose. "VERTO!" They called out and in turn summoning their Knights.

-I follow you beyond the clouds-

The scene showed Aster raising his left hand summoning his Knight Armor. It then showed Dilan crossing his arms over his head before bringing them down as his Dragon Knight Armor rose up behind him. Then it showed Kaguya bowing for a moment before the armor rose up revealing the Moon Maiden while Kaguya stood up straight like a magician of sorts.

-I search for your love in my dreams-

The scene then split into three as it showed the White Knight ready as it slashed through a Grand Gigas. It then exploded behind him bested by the Pale Warrior.

-Seeking west end wind, East End Sea-

The scene then showed Dilan in his Dragon Knight Incorruptus armor as he stabbed through a giant frog creature with his Trident ending it with ease.

-We have one, one destiny-

The scene was soon followed up with Kaguya in the Moon Maiden Incorruptus as she fired an arrow torts the moon which then returned but as a thousand magical arrows that rained down upon her foes taking out many of them at once.

-The traveler walks alone searching for me-

The scene then showed the three Knights facing down the forces of Solaris and his new Yshrenian Empire as the three took a battle stance. Solaris then put on his Sun Kings mask ark as Kira had her Ark out before putting on the mask and drawing the blade respectively. "Verto." The two villains invoked as they summoned their Knights and in turn the eyes flashed to life while they took a battle stance.

-Never end-

The song began to reach its end as soon the scene showed two new knights one clearly female and the other being the basic male build up as the female one shared a resemblance to Leina's mother Maria. The armor was one that had a mask over the humanoid face as well as a sword and shield in her hands but also had parts of Leina's own armor mixed in as well.

The opposing one was clearly based to be a leader of sorts with Thunder striking around it as it glared at the new Knight. Soon all the Knights were gathered as what was once five Knights had become seven before they soon charged at each other to being a grand battle.

The song came to an end as the airship from the beginning flew off to the distance torts parts unknown. But to this a new Chronicles has begun… a new war a brand new White Knights Chronicles.

*End OST

(Start Sophia's Clearing Cliffside)

At the Cliff-side closes to Sophia's location a small runic point was set up before hand by Aster, as he could travel to Sophia's location from his village, but he didn't want to risk of anyone back tracking his trail unless he knew it was secure enough.

As the runic point soon activate, a portal open up, and through it Aster with Yuna and Yuto with some of the world level items in case if they were needed they can use them without him worrying about them when he was planning on leaving them alone when he fights, and Marianne as well as it seem she came along for some reason.

Aster came out wearing a leather looking armor. It was his "Assault set" his starter set in WKC 2, being light weight as it look he had a need of it for a reason as he had his trusty sword and shield at his side too.

With Aster looking out into the distant and look around for anything out of the ordinary, he saw nothing and took a deep breath as one of his hardest solo fight is coming up as he turn to the twins and said, "Yuna, Yuto."

The twins looked at their guild leader as Aster said to them, "This is where we split up at. Scout the area for enemies once we go our separate ways, understood?"

"Yes Lord Aster," the twin said as Aster said to them, "And if you do encounter any, and find yourself out number, even a little bit, just run to my village as I have the some of the best maiden knight on stand-by there, as I gave those items to you just in case if another world level item is with them. They are not for combat."

"We understand Lord Aster," Yuna said as she knew she would be careful with the world level items as their lord entrusted the items to them, she would do her best with her brother would do the same.

"We will do as you command," Yuto said as he understood the risk as Aster turn back facing out below where Sophia is at as he said, "Good, make sure that you do and remember your retreat is an important thing to my plans, with Ivory Manuscript Origin of Unknown, and the Grace and Glory are world level items, treasure by the Soldiers Of HOLY, they are worth more than your lives, as cruel as it sounds, but they must not be taken by anyone."

"Yes Lord Aster!" the twin said as they are understand and smile to this with Marianne understand why Aster means as when she brought him and the others along with their guild, while bringing other guilds in by accident, she sense great power within those items and some of them can match the powers of the Power Stones from her old life and shiver to the thought of one being used.

Aster look out into the view as he thought, 'It's strange, I cast a spell to help me detected the world level item that used that control Sophia, but Aesir isn't near this place, nor any of his followers. Did he leave her out here with no command? What is he planning?"

Aster sighed as he cannot thought like this as the time for action is now as he said, "Let move, and good luck you two."

"You as well Lord Aster," the twin said before they went into the forest leaving their lord with Marianne as she said, "IS that wise to do that?"

"Maybe not, but I cannot allow them to get hurt, even if we resurrected them, everything about them could change, and I would not change any about the floor guardians for the world, but for now let's stick to the plan, you can create a barrier that no one can escape from right?" Aster question as Marianne smile and said, "Of course, I am not look it, but I'm a powerful angel, a twin daughter of eve, the angel of light and darkness."

"That's some title, and you said twin, I'm guessing you have a sister but where is she?" Aster question as Marianne shrug and said, "Hard to say, I thought I sense her back in the elven forest but the power the knights gave off kind of throw my sensing off, but I did find a black feather that belong to her."

"Oh sorry about that, so I'm guessing your sister is an angel or a fallen angel?" Aster question with Marianne answer him, "She more like a dark angel than fallen, as you have to be a good angel first before they fallen, but she was born as a black wing angel who didn't deserve to be given such a curse."

"Right, sorry that I asked then, but let get moving now," Aster said as he leap off the cliff side with Marianne following him behind him as out in the distant, Ciela flew into the area as she sense powerful items, and saw her sister flying by with a new champion it seem but not like the old one before as she can emit Solaris was an upgrade from Damian as he wasn't obsess with power with the sun king settling that kind of thing, just more of control.

She was order by Solaris to look around the world for special items to retrieve or report them for later retrieving, but what she saw seem more important than anything as she put her hand to her head and said, "Message Solaris."

"What is it Ciela you found a powerful item yet?" Solaris spoken as he sounded with a strong superior tone as she said, "I have yet to find one, but I did sense one nearby and it lead me to Aster the pale warrior, and he seem to be dress in a light outfit."

"You're sure about this?" Solaris asked as he sounded confused about this s Ciela said to him, "I'm sure Lord Solaris, I have seen the report about him and seen his face from the images you showed as well, and it's him."

"Observe him then, record and report back soon as you can after whatever Aster is doing is done, I want to know what he is doing," Solaris said as Ciela nodded as she held up a crystal similar that her sister uses and said, "I'll record as much as I can then."

"Good luck then," Solaris said before hanging up as Ciela put her hand down and look at her crystal as she better be careful with this as she didn't want her sister to find out about her just yet.

"Let's get this done already," Ciela said as she flew overhead keeping out of sight of her sister and Aster.

(Soldiers of HOLY)

Everyone has gather in the view globe room where many seat are place and an orb similar to those that meant to view fight of the Queen's blade with a few slight detail different as the orb wasn't clear, and it wasn't floating, but on a stand.

Everyone has gather, the warriors of the Queen's blade, the remaining floor guardians including Fenrir who watching from the distant, Dilan, and Kaguya as they watch Aster walk down the forest path with Marianne as Leina said, "Will he be alright doing this by himself, should have someone else go with him to help him?"

"No he'll be fine." Kaguya said as she sat there with a calculated look.

"Milady I do not wish to choose sides but I agree with Lady Leina on this how you can send him alone. We could all go in Guardians and the last three Supreme Beings combined nothing could stop our might." Sebastian objected at least until Fenrir spoke up.

"Know your place Sebastian." Fenrir spoke as all eyes were on him. After all it's not every day their strongest would come out of his den like this. "Our lord was quite adamant about going forth alone. And though I share your sentiments on protecting him... if he had to rely on us to protect him then in turn he would have failed us in his eyes and thus we would have failed him." Fenrir spoke as he looked to Sebastian. "Though I agree the logic of his actions elude me but if he does fall... he gave me specific orders to follow." Fenrir confessed as Leina remembered that conversation but not the orders.

"Orders?" Risty asked as she was curios as well.

"Yes... his orders were clear should he fall in battle we shall apprehend Sophia in full force and I shall focus my attention on training his successor." Fenrir said showing Aster planned for this contingency.

"Wait he has already chosen a successor!?" Fenrir cried out in shock.

"Yes... his successor shall only be revealed SHOULD he fall." Fenrir said and thus showed he was being tight lipped about this scenario.

"Regardless!" Sebastian called out as he shot up. "I cannot sit idly by while our lord may very well walk into his death!" Sebastian roared before Fey spoke up.

"What do you plan to do?" Alleyne asked as eyes were on Sebastian.

"Isn't it obvious, my subordinates and I." He began only to find his path blocked both ways by Fenrir and Logos.

"Well seems I was duped." Sebastian said as he saw he was blocked.

"Your loyalty at times blinds you." Fenrir spoke as he and Logos stepped back. "Do you have so little faith in our lord, if so then, you are a failure as a Guardian." Fenrir said as Tomoe hissed a bit at how low blow that was. Sebastian in turn sat back down as Logos then sat down as well.

"Now then remain quiet and observe." Logos said but Alleyne had a question.

"Logos what are the odds of Aster being victorious?" Alleyne asked as she needed to know.

"3 to 7. Three in Lord Aster's favor seven in Sophia's." Logos said causing a collective gasp from them all.

"I like his odds." Dilan said surprising them further as he and Kaguya both knew Aster had a few tricks up his sleeve.

"Now let's watch and see where this goes. And see who eats their words." Kaguya said as she observed knowing what Aster planned to do here.

(Scene Break Echidna)

Echidna was observing the fiasco as she had already gotten word from her informants of the situation. She leaned on a tree watching as she had already sent word to the others. Ragnarock was here... they were always here and no one was the wiser to it. She even sent words to Solaris but knowing how often he responds to such letters... she knew it was a gamble. Plus as much as she hated it if Nonami or Aesir, as he calls himself now, is here a Guild War may be imminent and they may need Solaris aid somehow.

Echidna as Ecchi-Mina had a theory one her husband agreed on. They reason they all lost last time with how Aesir picked them off one by one was because they were not united. Alone they stood little chance but united their chances of victory increased, safety in numbers after all. "Come on Aster... don't fail." Echidna said before she sighed a bit.

"Ciela right?" Echidna asked as she looked behind her to the shadows. "I have a message for Solaris and Kira... I already sent a Bigalow to him but I need you to make sure he receives it." Echidna said as Ciela listened intently.

(Back with Aster and Marianne)

The duo exited the forest area and saw Sophia right where they had left her before. It was clear she wasn't tampered with by Aesir but regardless they had to bring her down. "Nervous?" Marianne asked as Aster nodded.

"A tad." Aster admitted silently as she could see why. 'After all I don't know if the resurrection mechanics work here as they did in Geonet.' Aster mentally confessed as he looked to Marianne. 'This is a huge gamble... but I cannot and will not allow any of you to kill each other.' Aster thought knowing what he had to do here. 'I know who I am and who I was but neither matter. What matters is who I am NOW. And I am.' Aster began mentally before he went to start.

"I am Aster the Pale White Warrior this legendary name and title cannot be tainted by defeat." Aster called out and now it was time to begin. But first he will need a few aids in combat. Yes Warriors can learn magic but the magic is restricted to one self and cannot be magic for increasing magical prowess like that of a spell caster.

"Stride of Winds!" Aster invoked increasing his speed for combat and when he saw Sophia didn't respond he smirked. "As I suspected unless I attack you directly with a proactive attack you won't go into combat mode." Aster said as Sophia remained as still as a rock. "Sorry Sophia but I intend to take full advantage of this so do try and be patient." Aster said as he began to use every buff he has available.

"Fly. Bless of Ares. Infinity wall. Divine Blessing, Holy. Life essence. Greater full potential. Freedom. False data life. See through. Warriors Instincts. Greater resistance. Mantle of Artemis. Indomitability. Sensor boost. Greater luck. Attack boost. Draconic Power. Greater hardening. Aura of Athena. Absorption. Penetrate up. Atlas Shield. Trap Skill Detonation Mines, Trap Skill Affliction Trap, Trap Skill Hidden Arrows." Aster invoked and for each spell used his body glared with the magic invoked thus in turn he was ready as he glared at Sophia.

Aster's gaze then went over to Marianne who nodded in understanding. "Got it I'll go get somewhere safe." Marianne said before she flew off to safety knowing what was about to occur here.

"Now." Aster began as he view returned over to Sophia. "Let's begin." Aster said before his body and the area around him began to glow with some sort of power as he got ready to use one of his major hitter skills.

(With Yuna and Yuto)

"What's that?" Yuna asked as she sat on the ledge observing the battle from afar with her brother Yuto.

"I... I think it's a Super Tiered Warrior Skill." Yuto responded as he saw the battle about to begin.

"Oh yeah its stronger then 10th tiered isn't it?" Yuna asked as she observed while Yuto nodded in response.

(Soldiers of HOLY)

"Isn't it a little early for that?" Sebastian asked as he observed the globe.

"What makes you say that?" Leina asked unaware of the attack Aster was about to use.

"It's a skill Lord Aster has, fortunately it doesn't have any penalty for use on his magic power." Fey began to explain until Logos jumped in.

"It may be free to use but once Lord Aster uses it he won't be able to use it again." Logos said knowing how that skill needed time to recharge once used. "I bold tactic to say the lease." Logos said as Sebastian looked to the orb intently.

"But what is his plan?" Alleyne as Cattleya watched as well with Rana.

"Perhaps he wishes to diminish her energy quickly so she won't have time to counter him." Cattleya suggested as Fey was silent watching the battle with great detail as did Risty and Kaguya.

"Knowing Aster... he has a reason for doing this." Dilan said as he knew Aster better than most after all.

(Back with Aster)

Aster kept charging up the skill as he looked around hoping to find any trace of Aesir or his goons. "Still no enemies." Aster said as he knew something was up. "They could be hiding in wait but I can't waste this opportunity to attack." Aster before he sighed in frustration. "Troublesome I'm really going in blind aren't I?" Aster asked as he pulled an item from his inventory and pulled out some sort of watch.

He then equipped it on his wrist and began to activate it with a few presses of the touchscreen. Once he was done a voice was heard from it one Aster was familiar with. "I'll set that timer up for you Aster-sweetie." The voice said sounding like it belonged to a MILF type character with a teasing yet lustful attitude.

"Mommy-Mina." Aster said aloud remembering her voice instantly. 'I wonder why I can't change the voice on this watch.' Aster thought to himself before reaching his hand into his inventory again and pulling out sticks all with the names of his guild mates, Dilan and Kaguya included. He then began to attach them to his belt for when he needed them seeing as their newer members had added their items to the Guild Bank Aster knew he had everything he would need here. 'I will borrow some strength... from all of you.' Aster thought as Sophia won't know what hit her till it was too late.

Soon Aster's spell reached the pinnacle of its charge time and in turn was ready to be activated. "Now then... let's go!" Aster called out and drew his sword taking a battle stance with it. "SUPER TIERED SKILL! OMEGA END FORCE!" Aster invoked activating the skill in question.

Soon massive weapons comprised of magic but made in the image of the weapons Aster had wielded as well as other White Knight Chronicles weapons formed around Sophia. They then all attacked her at once and in turn creating a massive explosion from the attack itself. It left a blinding flash of light that caused whoever was close enough to still survive it and see it to shield their eyes to retain their sight.

(HOLY)

"Incredible." Leina gasped as she saw the power Aster had stored away.

"Not even Owen could perform a feat like that." Cattleya said as that seemed a bit overboard for Sophia.

"Don't hold your breath... Sophia is still alive." Fenrir said as he watched the proceeding with great detail.

"But that is impossible nothing could survive an attack like that." Alleyne said as even Nowa had to agree on this.

"Wait for it." Kaguya said as she knew what was coming next.

(Back to the battle)

But as the light died down the entire area was now a crater as Aster entered it to see Sophia still alive. But what was noted was the fact she was now wearing her armor with her lance drawn showing she was in combat mode now. Sophia then began to laugh a sadistic laugh as her laughter echoed across the battlefield. "Be careful Lord Aster." Sophia began almost taunting her beloved Lord Aster. "I might think you're trying to kill me. Nice try." Sophia said as she was still in one piece.

"It wasn't much of a present but I hope you enjoyed it." Aster said as he looked upon Sophia with a smirk on his face.

"Oh but I most certainly did," Sophia said as she swing her lance to the side as she went on saying, "What a treat this must be. I can enjoy killing the powerful man like Lord Aster with my own two hands, it would be just as wonderful!"

"Interesting, why are you still calling me that?" Aster said as he is curious a bit about Sophia mind controlled as she said to him, "Oh come on, isn't it obvious? You are still one of the supreme beings, lord Aster, calling anything else will be the height of arrogant."

"Who is your master Sophia?" Aster asked her and wonder what her respond would be on that and see if there some limit of the mind control he could export with Sophia said, "What kind of question is that lord-?

Sophia stop mid-way as she slowly started thinking who is her master or love is as her mind went to Dilan, Aster and Kaguya first but it vanish from her thought as she just imagine tearing Aster apart as she said, "This doesn't make sense, why do I want to kill one of my masters? Because I was attacked? Because I feel compiled too? I must use all of my strength to use to counter and destroy whoever tries to bring me harm, but why him?"

She face Aster as she just shrug her thought to the side as all she knows is she was attack and it was Aster who did it as she said, "I don't know what's going on, but sense I've been attacked, I have no choice but to tear you limb from limb Master."

"I see... very well," Aster said as he soon thought, "So much for that idea, looks like I'm in for a fight of my life, but at least I know what's going on here and what Aesir may have done.'

"You seem a tad underdress for the occasion master, do you think you can beat me by wearing that old armor?" Sophia said as Aster went as he give a small laugh, "The pale warrior Soldier of Holy does not known defeat, As before the end of this day, you will stand before me again Sophia."

"Hahaha! I'm just quivering with fear!" Sophia said as she launch herself at Aster, as he didn't move from his spot with Sophia didn't realize what she is running into as Aster said, "What where your stepping."

Sophia was surprise by this as when she took a step on an invisible mine, as it exploded, as she leap back to avoid it with another following up pushing Sophia back as Aster said, "You should be more careful, I cast the Trap Skill Detonation Mines in the area surrounding me. Ice Lance!"

Aster cast the ice lance spell and throw it at Sophia, as she still being force back by the force of the exploding mines spell as she quickly put her hand on the ground to slow herself and cast, "Wall of stone!"

As a wall appeared and stop the ice lance, but it freeze the wall before it shattered breaking the wall as well, as Aster quickly cast out, "Maximize magic Freezing dome!"

As a around Sophia a dorm of ice was forming as she quickly flew up to escape it, gotten caught a bit on the way out before she force herself out breaking off some of the ice that was on her and flew above Aster as he look up at her as he said, "I forgot to say this, but I lay man traps around me. Why don't you fly over towards me?"

"Shame on you, I won't be provoked that easily, lord Aster, as I bet you made the air around you equally as deadly," Sophia said as Aster said, "Wasn't that obvious?"

"Of course I'm no fool," Sophia said as aster thought to himself, 'She bought it, I only had one mine spell I can only cast as a warrior for ground forces, only mage class can cast that kind of spell, and even if I did, I don't have the magic to waste that won't get results, I have to play this smart."

Sophia landed on the ground as aster looked to her as he thought, 'I know I'm not Kaguya with a crap ton of strategy, but I can strategize enough to hold my own against her if I was facing her, I just wonder how much I can damage her before my MP is drain?'

'As is expected of lord Aster, if I continued to rush in, it's not going to get me anywhere, however as a warrior class, he is limited on spell he can cast but his elemental ice spell is deadly as any high level spell a mage can cast, but the strength of it will only last as long as he has MP left," Sophia thought as she looked over Aster and his gear and keep thinking.

'"If I can force him to use all of his MP and AP, he won't able to counter my constant physical attacks, even if he has his shield I can keep hitting it and cause him small damage with my weapon enchanted effect, and destroy it while strike him before he could bring out another, and then he will be finish," Sophia thought as she held her weapon.

'This Essence Lance allows me to heal myself whenever I land a hit on an opponent and the amount of HP I receive is equal to the damage caused.' Sophia thought as she planned her attacks carefully. 'Further more even if Aster runs out of MP he still has his Action Points to fall back on as a Warrior Class.' Sophia thought as she wasn't done. 'Regrettably Lord Aster doesn't have the ability to summon creatures to fight in the front lines save for mounts and a contract monster and if he did so he would waste both MP and keep me alive indefinitely.' Sophia thought knowing Aster didn't have any summoning abilities outside of items and his Knight. 'I need to keep him Action Points low so I can prevent him from summoning his Knight if he does so then I'm not entirely sure if my Lance can match up.' Sophia said knowing the lance could cause damage but not as much as she would like. 'Knowing this though he may not rely on his Knights armor knowing I will use my speed advantage to stop him, thus melee and his limited spell use are his only options.' Sophia thought before she smiled a bit.

'Oh my poor Lord Aster he is to fight my all alone it must be so frustrating.' Sophia thought knowing Kaguya was the strategist amongst the Supreme Beings. 'But that being said. Mana Essence.' Sophia invoked and in turn saw Aster's Mana Points and with it his Action Points. 'He has a staggering amount of AP where did he acquire such power?' Sophia wondered as she watched her master with great intent. 'Luckily since I am a Dhampire I have a resistance to Holy Magic that Vampires don't so in turn I have a chance.' Sophia thought knowing how to play this out now. 'It's unusual that he isn't wearing his normal Silver Plate Armor or his God Level Items but a staring match will get us nowhere fast.' Sophia thought as she got ready to attack again. 'First I should heal and be ready for the long haul.' Sophia thought as she got ready for the longest battle of her near eternal life.

"Regenerate!" Sophia invoked but Aster was already on her.

"Not so fast!" Aster called out with his long sword weapon at the ready. "Maximize Skill Ventus Slasher!" Aster invoked charging at Sophia in a burst of air.

"Greater Teleportation!" Sophia invoked and in turn all Aster managed to his was ground that gained wind slashes on it.

Sophia was then coming at Aster from a blind spot... at least until she was forced to stop as a flash was seen in her sight. "What how did he stop me?!" Sophia asked in time to see two phantom clones of Aster.

"Trinity Phantom Warrior Strike!" Aster invoked and thus his two clones attacked before Aster joined the triple attack. The attack missed when Sophia vanished into mist and reappeared nearby. What made it worse was that the attack stopped as Aster saw this. "Damn not good enough." Aster called out and then grinded his sword onto his shield. "Maximize Skill Ethereal Blades!" Aster invoked and slashed his sword away from his shield causing ethereal blades to launch at Sophia's fog form.

This caused Sophia to head for the ground as she landed and smirked with a small trail of blood at her mouth. "Maximize Skill Million Strike." Aster invoked as he then came at Sophia with incredible speed and began slashing at her from all angles.

"Greater Teleportation!" Sophia invoked as she vanished before Aster finished the last strike.

"Get back here!" Aster invoked as he then charged his magic into his shield to create a Shield beam strike. The attack flew torts Sophia who appeared in time to see it coming.

"Negative Impact Shield!" Sophia invoked causing the attack to bounce off and cause damage nearby.

"What?!" Aster called out seemingly surprised to see what Sophia had done.

"You look so surprised. Did you not know I had skills like this in my arsenal, Lord Aster?" Sophia taunted as Aster glared at her.

"No but it won't save you." Aster said as he didn't seem to be bothered by that little surprised save for taking a cautious stance.

Sophia of course laughed at her Lord and his situation. "I love watching you try to play tough it's absolutely adorable." Sophia taunted as she then summoned what looked like a dark magical spear. "Do you know about my Dark Reaper Lance or should I explain that as well?" Sophia taunted from the air as Aster glared at her.

"It summons a demonic object designed to take out none undead beings such as humans or elves." Aster explained knowing the number of times he and his Guild mates would spar and the Necromancers would use the same skill in there PVP Spars.

Sophia smirked as she then fired off the weapon at Aster before he could have time to react. A magic crest appeared and in turn he cried out in pain when the weapon pierced his body and began rotting away the part it stabbed into. "For a weapon that kills living beings it does not disappoint does it?" Sophia taunted as Aster knew she had Holy Lance which was designed for magic casters. "I don't think I've ever seen anything work so well against you!" Sophia taunted further as Aster was hit by another Dark Reaper Lance.

"Don't underestimate me!" Aster roared out as he got another attack ready. "MAXIMIZE SWORD SKILL: REALITY BLADE SLASH!" Aster roared out and slashed his weapon out at Sophia. Sophia was cut and in turn the reality behind her as she cried out in shock to it just before her blood began to shoot out from the wound. Sophia then smirked and in turn her injury and the attack's result fixed itself as Sophia was once more back in one piece. "That wasn't normal recovery magic, what did you do?" Aster asked as he glared at Sophia wanting answers by the looks of it.

"What's the matter Lord Aster? It seems that you're losing your composure." Sophia continued to taunt as she smirked at Aster. "Don't worry I didn't cheat. That was another one of my skills, Lord L0s3r_1s_y0u saw fit to bless me with many of them." Sophia said with a smirk with her taunt. "I dare say his foresight made him far superior to you as a supreme being." Sophia said as Aster glared at her keeping his composure through it all.

"Is that how you truly feel?" Aster asked getting Sophia to become confused for a moment. "Let's do it Sophia it matters not how many special skills you may have my blade and skills will lead me to victory." Aster said taking a battle stance as he began to grind his sword against his shield creating sparks from it.

"Very well then sword skills vs magic skills lets have at it!" Sophia called out ready to deal major damage to the warrior before her. "Don't cry when I win." Sophia taunted summoning another Dark Reaper Lance. 'I can only use these so many times.' Sophia said hoping to end this soon as she focused on Aster's skill points and MP noting both were starting to get low.

"Maximize Sword skill: Reality Blade Slash!" Aster invoked once more sending his attack out against Sophia.

"Dark Reaper Lance!" Sophia invoked as both attacks hit their intended target while Sophia saw his MP and AP were getting lower with each skill used.

'The Dark Reaper Lance does double critical to my race, and since it also causes statues effects I need to play smarter.' Aster thought as he stood his ground as best he could.

"Be careful Lord Aster your running low on both MP and AP." Sophia said dragging this fight out so she could land a decisive blow on Aster. 'I may have used up all my skills but I still have plenty of MP and AP left.' Sophia thought as she got ready to use her own magic and spell craft abilities to defeat Aster.

Sophia then smirked at her oncoming victory as she knew exactly how to respond. "Let's see if a warrior can beat a magic caster!" Sophia called out as she began to counter attack. "Maximize Magic: NOVA BURST!" Sophia invoked knowing using Hellfire would be overkill even by her lord's standards.

"Triple Maximize Magic: Call Great Hail!" Aster invoked using his own magic with mastery of ice based magic.

Aster and Sophia were both hit as Sophia cried out in pain while Aster didn't seem too affected by the fire spell. Sophia landed on the ground and saw Aster was still standing despite the injury he had taken. 'He's a human race Nova Burst should have left him in ashes.' Sophia thought as she glared at Aster who stood before her. "Let me guess you used magic and a buff to protect yourself against fire." Sophia noted as she had to confess that was cunning.

"Compensating for your weaknesses is basic." Aster said as Sophia glared at him.

'True but he can't prepare countermeasures for all elemental weaknesses in that case I'll have to stick with the element that hurts him most.' Sophia said knowing full well her lord could only take so much punishment. "Cast Maximize Magic True Dark!" Sophia invoked casting he spell in question.

"Maximize Skill Heavenly Strike!" Aster invoked raising his sword skyward and sending it down with a holy attack.

Both attacks met and Sophia cried out in pain as she was hit by holy magic. She then looked to Aster and saw him reel back from the pain of Dark Magic showing he was being affected by it. "Looks like Dark Magic truly does harm you milord." Sophia taunted as Aster was in pain from the dark magic.

(Back at HOLY)

"Logos! Fenrir! What is happening!?" Sebastian demanded as he glared at the two guardians.

"The Dark Element is a fatal weakness to any creature that does not fall under the category of undead examples being Skeletons, Zombies, and Vampires. So for a human even one of Aster's level its very harmful for him." Fenrir explained as they all heard this.

"Since his equipment mainly focuses on protection from fire he has no way of guarding himself against it completely." Logos explained as this fight truly was not in Aster's favor.

"Why would he go into battle like this? This isn't like him." Leina said as she knew Aster well enough to know that he's cautious and always has a plan.

"He has something in store." Alleyne said as she realized Aster must be up to something while Tomoe observed.

"Yes but what?" Tomoe asked as she watched the battle take place.

(Over with Echidna)

Echidna watched the battle from afar as she leaned on a tree with her arms crossed under her breasts. She was using Recon magic to observe from a far distance similar to binoculars. But she was also relaying it to Gilgamesh and their daughter while he made note of this battle. She was surprised to hear that Ragnarock was here but this just confirms her suspicion of another Guild War approaching... and this world will be caught in the crossfire of it.

"Let's see what you have planned Aster." Echidna said as she could already tell the other Guilds may be watching through their own methods as well.

(Meanwhile back with the battle)

Sophia was breathing hard with Aster seem a little worn down, but still standing strong as Sophia thought, "I use one unholy and dark spell one after the other."

Sophia's eyes glows checking on Aster's M.P, seeing his aura of magic around him going strong as she said, "But in a battle of sword magic, and his element, he is far superior, but thankfully I made his M.P drop quite a bit."

"Body of Stone!" Aster called out as he glows slightly as Sophia saw it as her eyes still glowing red before they fade as she said, "Must be defensive magic. Good I was board anyways!"

"It would be much for fun to rip you apart with my lance!" Sophia said as she held a stands and about to charge at Aster until he said, "You truly have my back against the wall."

Sophia stop herself before looking up and said to her guild master leader, "Hu? Then why don't you just run away? At this point it seem you be your only option of surviving."

"Your right, but in truth, I don't really care, I'm selfish and stubborn person, you won't believe how much. I refuse to run," Aster said as he held up his hand and said, "But for some odd reason, I feel fulfill being the one of the leaders of the guild, but given at time, I don't understand why, maybe no one can understand."

Aster look up at Sophia and said, "But maybe it because I held the position of being a guild leader through the guild wars, I deal with day to day stuff, but right now, I am fighting on the front lines for "Soldiers of Holy" for whatever Aesir is planning it doesn't matter right now, it maybe self-satisfaction."

"So its pride, and I would have thought you would be beyond such thought," Sophia said with Aster responded with, "Maybe, but look at me, I damper the mood of this fight. Why don't we go on?"

Sophia smile to this as she understand as she won't hold back any longer, as she summon forth a 2nd pair of wings that lay under her first pair as she called out while summoning many bat creatures, "Now Summon household!"

"Divine Storm!" Aster called out as he called out a powerful spell of sword and hammer weapon coming forth circling around creating a like a tornado as the house hold Bat creature came and gotten buttered in the Divine storm spell.

Sophia Power through and broke the divine storm spell as she charge in with her lance weapon with Aster using an ice lance spell and throw it at Sophia, only for her to dodge it and stab Aster with her weapon.

The weapon then extended while opening up thus absorbing Aster's own HP. "Body of Stone activate!" Aster invoked thus the lance only blasted Aster back and in turn Sophia was blasted back. Aster raised his shield and got ready for his next trick. "Glacier Wall!" Aster invoked stabbing the shield empowered with ice magic into the ground and in turn creating the wall of Ice.

"Maximize Magic: Force Explosion!" Sophia invoked destroying the wall with ease but saw Aster's trap go off instead.

"Shield Skill Mimic Warrior Strike!" Aster invoked and in turn a phantom version of Aster came out and used an attack used prior in battle. Sophia dodged it but was then chased by it and was in turn hit by many slash attacks from the phantom.

"Forced Destruction!" Sophia invoked and slashed the phantom to oblivion. Sophia then charged and managed to hit Aster with her lance knocking him back. Aster flipped midair and then used his shield to grab the ground stopping his hurdle while destroying some of the ground with it.

"She recovered." Aster said when he got a good look at her lance weapon. "Twin Sword!" Aster invoked as the second phantom sword appeared in his hand after the shield vanished. "Triple Maximum Sword Skill: Duel Reality Slash!" Aster invoked and swung both swords at Sophia as both had the reality slash to them. Sophia was hit by three sets of duel slashes as she was soon upon Aster.

"Negative Impact!" Sophia roared out blasting Aster away into the crater from their fight. Sophia landed on the ground with some blood leaking from her mouth as she then smirked at Aster as if she had won this fight. Soon she began to glow as Aster saw a white form appear before her and began to take form.

"At last she's using her final trump card." Aster said as he knew exactly what this skill was. "Holy Soul." Aster invoked knowing this skill. It was a Holy skill drawing on the fact Sophia was both human and Vampire. This would summon a powerful guardian to protect Sophia but also act as an attack spell.

Sophia wasn't done as she began to get down to another matter. "Summon Household." Sophia invoked and in turn rats, wolves, bats, and other dark beasts appeared outnumbering Aster.

'Well these numbers are going to be a problem but one well-placed spell or skill should be enough to take them out.' Aster thought as he saw this battle play out. 'Holy Soul on the other hand is another story by itself.' Aster thought but before he could contemplate it the Holy Light magic version of Sophia attacked forcing him to dodge its stab attack.

Just then Sophia began to stab her own household with her spear as Aster was wide eyed at this. Outside he was horrified of Sophia's actions but inside he was just ticked off. 'Oh come on that is so cheap! I mean I know friendly fire is allowed but to sacrifice her own household to heal herself there has GOT to be a rule against somewhere in there.' Aster thought but his train of thought was compromised when the Holy Sophia stabbed him with her lance.

Aster was on the ground and dodged another spear and used his shield to block another before pushing the spirit off of him. Aster had one more skill to fall back upon as he smirked a bit knowing everything was going according to plan. "Skill: The Goal of Courage is Victory and Justice!" Aster invoked as soon a gate appeared behind him and even floated behind Aster as he moved. "Warrior Skill: The Call of the Valkyrie!" He invoked as soon phantom Angels appeared around him and sounded the trumpets of war which forced the real Sophia to lose access to her household.

The doors behind Aster began to move as one by one the locks came undone. All eyes were on him as each lock opened as the gate began to peak open revealing a heavenly light upon it. Aster easily dodged the attacks from Sophia as soon when the last lock was undone Aster smirked. "Game over." Aster said and thus the doors behind Aster burst open with a divine light that banished the Holy Spirit and Sophia's household.

All was quiet and still for but a moment but the light shined down showing the clouds had parted as if to signal something.

(Echidna)

As the dark elf look at the scene before her as she smile and said, "I guess this is where the real fun begins, time to show the world who's strongest of this world Aster."

Flying above her as Ciela was getting everything she needs for her new master, and wonder why the pale warrior wasn't using his knight to bring down Sophia?

Knights are bigger, stronger, and superior than anything in the world right now and facing against an NPC it would take half the time maybe as she keeps watching closely.

(Marianne)

"The end of the battle is nearing, I better get ready for the signal," Marianne said as she and Aster had a plan, making sure the battle stays within the area and not prolong it, as she flew over near the battle to execute her part of aster plan.

(The battle)

As the light vanish and the dust started to clear, the surrounding area them has turn to a desert land scape with Sophia still remain in place without looking taken much damage with Aster before her said to her, "How was the experience of being dead for a moment, Sophia?"

"As expected, Lord Aster. AS I thought I was about to share the same fate as my household, though I was saved by the full resurrection revive item Lord L0s3r_1s_y0u given me, saved me at the end by automatically activating. But it seem your MP should be all but gone by now, while your AP is need time to recharge, and as for me on the other hand my health is completely full."

"Seems like it," Aster said calmly as Sophia said to Aster, "You were amazing, like you Lord Aster, I have very little MP left myself, and use up almost all of my skills. You did great to get this far," Sophia said to Aster as he smile and said, "I'll accept that honest praise of yours."

Soon enough Sophia was walking towards Aster as she asked him, "So, do you have any last words before I end you?"

Aster then made a small smirk as he knew what was about to happen next. "Well I suppose I can go on and on about how defenseless I am without my MP and how I won't survive long enough for my AP to recharge, or I can commend you for pushing me into a corner with such expert ease, but instead I think I should thank you for fighting me with everything you had, and ensuring that the victory is mine." Aster revealed as this in turn caused many who were viewing this and were unaware to go wide eyed at this.

Sophia stop by Aster words as she thought she has won, but it turns out it was just the 2nd half as Aster stood strong with the holes in his armor and still holding the sticks at his belt as he went on saying, "If you have fought me any other way, I would have not execute my plan so smoothly." Sophia was in shock by this as she saw Aster strength was at full still, despite him having no MP left to use or AP to mount a proper counter attack. "If I remember correctly I used a similar tactic against Claudette and since I was aware how you never would suspect me to use a plan others had seen already I wouldn't utilize it." Aster admitted as he then smirked. "See in Player vs Player otherwise known as PVP the most crucial part of combat is deceiving your opponents with false information." Aster began as Sophia was in shock as Aster began to monologue a bit.

"For instance you can change your armor so that dark attacks or unholy magic attacks aren't very effective but still act as if they cause you damage. Or hide the fact that you're still weak to certain elemental attacks by gritting your teeth and powering on through the pain while keeping your composure." Aster said as he looked upon Sophia. "I knew you could use life essence to check the state of my HP so I had case false data life before the battle began but that proved to be unnecessary with you so focused on my MP and AP. The next time you engage in PVP you should consistently check both." Aster began as he decided to take a page from Kaguya's book.

"Knowing everything about your opponent is vital if you want to execute your strategy. Kaguya makes a habit of saying that a lot." Aster said as no doubt Kaguya was patting herself on the back for this. "I learned a lot about your abilities while my friend L0s3r_1s_y0u was creating you. You were his pride and joy and ever since we came upon these lands I had made it a point with Dilan and Kaguya to memorize all the data concerning HOLY's NPC's." Aster said as Sophia was in shock when she heard all of this. "But even so after Fenrir Alpha, the one I know the most about is probably you, Sophia." Aster said while Sophia was trying to find any trace of lying in Aster right now.

"You didn't know my skills, you said so." Sophia said as Aster smirked in response.

"I was lying of course. Figured it was a long shot of course but if I feigned ignorance then you'd use them more boldly." Aster corrected as it was clear he thought this plan through and had Kaguya double check his work. "If you had saved that shield of yours for the end I honestly doubt I'd be standing here talking about this." Aster said as he was ready to cast the leader's second strongest ace in the hole.

Sophia growled out as she glared at her lord while gritting her teeth in response. She was pissed off that she was made a fool of and the fact all her skills were used up while her Lord was basically tanking her to wear her down... she couldn't accept this. Sophia then roared in pure fury as she then charged straight at Aster who crossed his arms in response focusing his power.

(HOLY)

The Guild Rings all began to glow as Leina saw this most and felt a small drain from herself. Not enough to be a problem but just enough to be noticed. Cattleya cried out as she felt it as well as Dilan and Kaguya smiled to this as well. "He's using it." Dilan said as he knew this skill.

"Using what?" Risty asked as she was curious about what skill or spell Aster was using now.

"A Spell only reserved for the leaders use." Kaguya said as she then positioned her hands around the viewing orb. "This skill is one of our Guilds most powerful ace in the hole... its name is." Kaguya began as all the guild rings were now glowing in response.

(Battle)

"HOLY'S MIGHT!" Aster invoked as he spread his arms out allowing the spell to activate in turn. Sophia's lance was thrusted forth only to be deflected by metal as Sophia was left in shock at what she saw. She saw Aster now wearing The Athwani Armor Set but with modification as it was clearly one for Empress Mureas highest of warriors. Sophia stepped back in horror and fear as she realized whose armor Aster was wearing right now. "Everything has played out as we expected, now we will finish this once and for all." Aster said as his eyes released a small burst of magic that released a frost mist of sorts.

(HOLY)

"Impossible!" Logos cried out in shock at what he saw. In fact almost every NPC watching this was in shock as to what they were seeing. "I thought that armor was lost forever!" Logos cried out as Fey spoke up next.

"It does look familiar." Fey confirmed but Fenrir spoke next.

"It should, it belonged to Lord Aster's old mentor Lord Nier-Defeat. But I had not expected Lord Aster to be strong enough to utilize it being an Exalted Saint of all things. That armor is only viable to a World Champion Class Warrior." Fenrir said as he realized he had underestimated his lord on this.

Dilan then smirked before speaking up. "HOLY's Might." Dilan began as all eyes were on him. "Like Kaguya said it's our ace and that reason is because it summons the power of all Members of the Soldiers of HOLY even from beyond the veil of worlds so long as they still survive this skill will be powerful." Dilan said as Risty heard this.

"But to think he could done his old masters armor... it is truly astounding." Logos said as Leina then spoke up.

"So in other words he's not fighting along now is he." Leina said as Risty saw what she meant.

"Yes we're fighting with him through these." Risty said as she realized Aster was already powerful on his own but with his guilds might he was at the level of true gods if these three were anything to go by about the rest of the Guild.

"Truly an act of Gods." Cattleya said before Fey gushed to this.

"Oh my beloved Lord Aster is truly wonderful!" Fey gushed as it was clear she was getting hot and bothered by this.

(Back to the battle)

Sophia was crying out in pain as Aster had sliced through her with a Golden Wolf like Katana that gave off a glow from it. Sophia's blood spewed out from this as she was wide eyed at what she saw. "It can't be I know that sword!" Sophia cried out as she saw the Golden Wolf after she got off the blade. "That's Lord Harasume's, Golden Wolf Katana!" Sophia cried out as the long sword Katana gave off sparks no doubt from Harasume's own tinkering with it.

(HOLY)

"That belonged to the Lord Warrior Harasume!" Logos cried out as Tomoe saw it as well before easing her own sword back no doubt feeling inadequate as she could sense the divine power even from here.

(Battle)

Sophia jumped back as Aster was in a battle stance for this fight. "Didn't I tell you? Aster the Pale White Warrior does not know defeat." Aster said as he then walked forth a bit. "The Pale White Warrior does not know defeat because his guild does not know defeat. As of now you are not facing one Supreme Being but 41 and the new bloods who joined our ranks." Aster said as it was clear he was in the advantage here. "The Might of all of The Soldier of HOLY stands before you, now." Aster said he glared down upon Sophia. "Sorry Sophia but you lost the long before the battle had started." Aster said as Sophia was horrified at what she was about to face.

"Sophia Blooddriver, there is a reason the Supreme Beings of HOLY had chosen me as their highest of leaders and you will learn it first-hand." Aster said as he glared at Sophia. "Now prepare yourself it's time for me to show you the full strength of the man you call master!" Aster roared out and charged into battle swinging his sword at Sophia who dodged the attack.

Sophia then went for the attack and found Aster already ready to run her threw with the sword. Sophia then raised her left arm and allowed it to be destroyed ignoring the pain in favor of the situation at hand. "You're wide open!" Sophia roared out while also in pain as Aster saw this.

Aster then dropped the Katana and with his other hand snapped a stick with it. Sophia then stabbed at Aster who proceeded to block the attack with twin daggers. This weapon set came from a past expansion that provided a new weapon skill set for daggers and knives. One had a son gold design while the other had a lunar silver design. "Sorry did you think you had me?" Aster asked as Sophia looked to the daggers in shock.

"Those are... Lord Ero-Shadow Eclipse Daggers." Sophia said in shock as she then looked to her stump where her left arm once was. "But how is it?" Sophia began but Aster then went for the attack and began to attack her with them. Sophia tried her best to avoid and block them until crying out in pain when one of the daggers nicked her arm at an opening in it. She saw the injury sizzle in shock to this. "They're infused with Holy and Unholy magic." Sophia said as the weapon hit both halves of her existence. "Get away!" Sophia cried out as she then kicked Aster away.

But in doing so Aster snapped another stick and in turn Sophia was wide eyed when she saw two massive iron spiked fists at her. Aster knew this was from another expansion that introduced hand to hand combat into the game. It was one he was taking full advantage of right now. Sophia was then knocked back by the twin fists as she cried out in shock and pain. Luckily she managed to fix herself and glared at Aster. "How dare you make me sound so ungraceful!?" She demanded only to go wide eyed when she saw a familiar bow and arrow pointed at her. "The bow and arrow weapons Artemis & Apollo!?" Sophia cried out in horror as she saw the silver bow charging a blazing arrow as the name implies.

"IMPOSSILE I'LL KILL YOU!?" Sophia roared out as she knew exactly WHOM owned that weapon. "That is Lord L0s3r_1s_y0u's weapon how did you... no where have you been hiding it?!" Sophia demanded in both pure fear and pure fury against Aster.

"Weren't you paying attention?" Aster asked in a taunting manner as Sophia was surprised as she didn't know what he was talking about. "I used a cash shop item." Aster confessed with a smirk as he won't lie he and his guild had purchases cash shop items in their time. He won't lie that his guild can have a habit of using Cash Shop Items but hey all fun and games.

"Cash Shop Items?" Sophia asked as she then remembered how this played out. Aster was snapping those sticks as she realized he had used them to summon those weapons. Furthermore Sophia realized that this bow could only be blocked my magic and she was out of MP which was made worse seeing as she had used up all of her special skills. Her reckless use of them had truly cost her dearly but just then she realized one key fact of this battle. 'No wait there is more.' Sophia thought before she realized what this was.

"No you understand Sophia." Aster said as he saw the look in her face her eyes did not lie to him. "Everything had happened exactly as Kaguya had anticipated. She knew you just as good if not better then I so of course after some coaching she had me play this battle out and anything beyond I played by ear." Aster said before he unleashed the arrow upon Sophia who tried desperately to block it.

But her block was to no avail as Sophia roared in pain. She then glared at Aster and went in for the attack. "I WONT LET YOU!" Sophia called out as she refused to accept defeat.

"That's good resolve Sophia show me that pride as a Dhampire!" Aster called out breaking another stick in his hand. The bow vanished and in turn Sophia was forced back by a familiar claymore as she avoided it by the groove of the tip.

(HOLY)

"My Giant Slayer!" Cattleya called out in shock when she saw her own sword being used by Aster. "Incredible to think he could use those wooden sticks to summon them forth!" Cattleya called out as she watched the battle progress.

(Battle)

Aster swung around Giant Slayer as the way he moved was similar to the way Cattleya moved when she used it. Aster then jumped up and while in the air Sophia saw the sum block her view of him. But just they she was wide eyed when she saw a massive Mace come down from above forcing her to block the attack.

(HOLY)

"He has my mace and shield!" Risty called out as she saw Aster using her weapons next.

(Battle)

Aster blocked an attack from Sophia and in turn followed it up by bashing her away with the mace. This sent Sophia flying from it but Aster wasn't done just yet. Aster then snapped another stick and with it summed forth Alleyne's double side's spear as he swung it above him and proceeded to bash and stab at Sophia with it. He then charged in with it as he used Alleyne's Eagle Strike like it was his own.

(HOLY)

"Not only can he use our weapons but our abilities to boot!" Alleyne called out in shock as clearly Aster truly was a supreme being as his followers believed him to be.

(Battle)

Sophia cried out in pain as she was knocked back by Aster's attacks before he jumped over Sophia. While airborne he snapped one of the few sticks he had left and in turn was armed with Leina's Sword and Shield. Aster didn't stop there as he grinded the blade across the shield before charging head first into combat.

Sophia was forced to block the attack as she was being pushed into a corner from the onslaught of her lord. He then made an upward strike as Sophia saw what Aster was about to do. "A skill perfect for this weapon set." Aster said as he got ready to attack for a skill he would one day teach to Leina. "DRAGON TALONS!" Aster roared out attacking as he went a powerful strike against Sophia who cried out even further as Aster then looked over to you.

"I... I won't lose." Sophia gasped as Aster then laughed a bit.

"I admire that will." Aster began as he snapped another stick and trading Leina's weapon in for a powerful axe weapon. "But now I'm afraid we've begun the climax!" Aster called out hoisting the axe to the ready.

(HOLY)

"He has proven that once again, Lord Aster is victorious," Logos said as Cattleya said, "Again? How is that, as far as I can see he still in the middle of fighting her?"

"It's the axe, it may be different from his but Kaguya told me that Aster uses an axe when he is about to win," Leina said as Kaguya said, "That correct. You are a fast learner, and can you tell me why he is using it?"

Leina nodded as she said to the newest guild members and said, "Sophia seem to given up all defending and putting everything into attacking, with a desperate move like that it is her only options."

Logos took a breath as he was smiling under his armor a bit as he can see what his guild master saw as he said, "If I were Sophia, I would made the same tactic."

"With Aster changing weapon faster than Sophia could keep up with, Sophia cannot predict what weapon and special move he would use, including our own strength into his own, it seem impossible for anyone to defend against Aster. I cannot grant him a grade that beyond it for it seems he has surpass any expertise of mine," Alleyne said as she is a combat master for a reason, but compare her to Aster, not even using the white knight armor, he shown time and time again why he is superior being that beyond her and anyone else in the room beside Kaguya and Dilan.

"And one wrong step would lead you into the Lord Aster next attack, and the bows range force her to fight close range," Fey said AS they sees Aster fighting against Sophia with the giant axe with no clear aiming with Fey smiling as she went on saying, "She has no choice but to dodge and survive."

"I see, and sense she is fighting up so close, Aster brought out that mighty battle axe," Cattleya said with Ymir said, "And a mighty find battle axe it is."

"Flesh eater blood soaker, is the name of that battle axe" Logos as Sebastian step in and said, "Thank you for that logos, as anyways the battle axe, like Lord Aster Susanoh Great Axe, is highly unbalance, Its size and weight forces the wielder to swing wildly without accuracy, but sense Sophia has gone pure offensive it's no issue."

"And the special enchantment it does great cuticle damage, hurting Sophia even further if she ever get struck by it," Logos said as Tomoe and Shizuka study Aster fight, as like before, they saw Aster strategy is sounded, and solid with little flaw to the plan itself, it's just a matter of him surviving long enough to win as well.

"Everything in this battle went according to Lord Aster plan, his strategy is the work of pure genius," Logos said with Kaguya smile and said, "He can't take all the credited as I was the one to taught him to be smarter of his combat style, as over time after 50 victories to my name, he broke that record and beaten me once with the sound strategy he came up with, but there still a problem."

"What problem is that?" Ymir asked with Sebastian step in again as he said, "Its Sophia's weapon if she lands a blow on lord Aster, she can regain health and energy from him, and sense Lord Aster use up his magic he cannot properly defend against that, as I must has isn't he at a disadvantage?"

"I would not worry about that, as Lord Aster has declared he will claim victory," Fey said as she turn to Leina as she said, "And be declare it before everyone."

"Yes of course amongst the three Leaders Aster is the supreme one for there is nothing he cannot accomplish." Lulu said before looking to Kaguya. "I mean no offense by that to you milady." Lulu said as Kaguya nodded to her.

"None taken." Kaguya said as they observed the battle.

(Battle)

Aster and Sophia roared out against each other as they swung their weapons upon their foes. Sophia cried out as Aster got a blow in before she stabbed at him with her spear smiling at how the blow hit and increased her HP. She even got a second one in before jumping back with a grin on her face. "What's wrong Lord Aster you HP is dropping faster than mine." Sophia said as she grinned at Aster. "You'll run out first at this rate." Sophia boasted with a grin on her face.

"You really think so?" Aster asked with a grin showing Sophia wasn't seeing the bigger picture here. Just then Aster's watch went off signaling what Aster was hoping for. "Hey sweetie that timer you set is up." Mommy-Mina was heard as Sophia heard this.

"That's Lady Mommy-Mona." Sophia noted when she heard that familiar voice.

"I'm curious." Aster began getting Sophia's attention. "What do you think that timer was for?" Aster asked causing Sophia to get really worried. "If everything up to this point has transpired according to my design then the timer running out can only mean one thing for the two of us." Aster said causing Sophia to get worried as to what was coming. Aster then made the axe vanished and replaced it with a shield. "This is the end of our fight. We've reached the showdown. I've won." Aster announced as he knew Sophia would find it hard to believe.

"That so? My HP Says otherwise." Sophia taunted only for Aster to chuckle getting her attention.

"I Super Tiered Attack skill or Magic won't be able to finish you when your health is still full which means all I had to do was lower your HP to the point that it could and I have." Aster said explaining is plan in depth to show Sophia how she fucked up big time. Sophia was of course wide eyed and slack jawed when she realized what Aster was about to do. Sophia in turn began to charge and stab her Lance at Aster wildly clearly desperate to stop him from whatever it is he was about to do. "I may not be as smart as Sophia or as fast as Dilan but my balanced out stats more than makes up for it." Aster said as he then glared upon Sophia. "Here I Come Sophia!" Aster announced ready to defeat Sophia here and now.

Aster Might of HOLY spell then came undone as he charged at Sophia. "SUPER TIERED SKILL!" Aster invoked causing the spell to begin as the two were surrounded by it.

"Are you kidding me? I can refill my HP a dozen times over before you even finish charging this skill." Sophia said boastfully as she then went wide eyed as Aster held something in his shield arm. "Wait is that? It can't be?!" She cried out seeing an hourglass in Aster's hands. "Another cash shop item!?" Sophia cried out as she had limited time to act.

But as Sophia was about to act a new voice was heard only to her as an eye was seen by her for a moment. "Stop Sophia..." the Voice was Aesir was heard as this allowed Aster all the time he needed.

Aster saw how Sophia acted but chose not to kiss a gift horse in the mouth before the hourglass shattered in his hand after he crushed it. "OMEGA END FORCE!" Aster invoked causing the magic made weapons to appear once more and in turn targeted Sophia. The attack hit as Aster glared down upon Sophia with pity saddened it had to be this way.

Sophia of course only smiled as her body was being destroyed by the skill as it hit her. "Hail to Aster the Pale Hero, the Ivory White King whom we swear loyalty to. Truly the supreme one is the strongest in all of HOLY." Sophia said as she then close her eyes with a peaceful expression upon her features. "Goodbye... Yuna." Sophia said as for her it all went to peaceful silence knowing her Lord would revive her.

(Meanwhile with Echidna)

"Well this was an interesting turn out." Echidna said with a smirk on her face before he began Tao walk off. "Well I suppose that Leina girl could use some training after all... but after I wonder what I should make for dinner." Echidna said as she walked off snickering a bit at today's battles results.

(With Ciela)

Ciela flew off to deliver Echidna's message and to report on the fight. She knew Solaris would not be happy but she also knew he was willing to put aside any differences for a common goal. She had to hurry though lest Aesir catches wind of him.

(Back with Yuna and Yuto)

As the twins watch the battle came to its end as Yuna was letting out a breath as she said, "So stupid, what kind of half undead let herself get mind controlled?"

"Did you say something sis?" Yuto asked his sister as Yuna stood up and said, "Its nothing."

"But what about the fight?" Yuto asked with Marianne coming in with a smoking a bit saying, "Whoa! I knew super tier magic was powerful but not as painful with friendly fire and with a barrier no less, I need to put that on the list. Hey you two, if you don't know by now, Aster has won the battle."

The twin's turns to her as Yuna asked the angel, "Where were you? I thought you were Lord Aster's guardian angel or something."

"I am, but Aster told me beforehand not to interfere and told me to record the fight to get it all down for everyone to see the climax end Proof of a half vampire death, for the adventure guild Aster and the other two has joined," Marianne said as she held up a recording crystal for proof of Miss "Elizabeth Tepes" defeat/death.

(Scene break later back at HOLY)

As everyone has gathered of the newest guild members and the NPC's with Aster standing in between Kaguya and Dilan as they stood in the area where the ritual of bringing back a character from the dead, with a small mountain of gold before them with Fey on the side watching the list of the NPC's, and on one line where Sophia's name was originally at with Aster spoken up saying, "All that is left is begin Sophia's resurrection, Fey watch I need you to watch over her name while we perform the ritual."

"If she still under the mind controlled while she revived, we might have to kill her again," Kaguya said with Dilan up saying, "I hope it doesn't come to that."

"We're with you three all the way if needed," Leina said with everyone standing by ready for anything, including the Fenrir Alpha with his gear, as Aster give a smile to her and everyone else and nodded while he said, "Thank you, but it won't be needed."

"Please lord, it's hard enough to knowing one of our master is facing such dangers without one of the guardians," Sebastian said as the last thing he would want is to have someone to replace him and train the successor in his place, let alone the other 2 as well, as he went on saying, "I cannot bare to think it would be all of you."

"If Sophia revolt a again, then the Guardians of HOLY should deal with it, please step down our lords and lady" Fey said as Kaguya smile to this and said, "We understand, if Sophia rebel again, we shall let you handle it, expect our newest members, you are here to experience something new that we are willingly to share, but we cannot have you fight a battle you won't be ready for."

All the girls and Rana nodded to this as they just stood by and waited and everyone else bow down to them as Fey said, "We won't fail you our lords and lady, all we ask is for you to say by our side and the side of others that joined us."

Aster, Kaguya, and Dilan agreed to this with Aster look towards the center and said, "Very well, let us begin!"

"Sir!" everyone said as Aster look towards the small mountain of gold and said, "It would cost us about 5 million gold but it's a price are willingly to pay."

Aster drew upon The Sword of Athwan as he begin the ritual as he raise it up in the air as a light shine down upon him, "To the Heavenly Father of above, we pray to you for a request, with offer of gold, we ask of you, resurrect Sophia!"

The Light shine very brightly from above as the warrior maidens were amazed to the site they saw, as a holy light shine upon Aster, with the light soon moved and shine upon the mountain of gold as it melted down and shrinks as it flow like water, and soon form into a person, before color form from the person and show Sophia, with Cattleya quickly cover her son's eyes.

Aster saw Sophia was back, and naked but he ignored that as he turn to Fey and asked, "Fey, check the list."

Fey did so as Sophia named reappeared back on the list and in normal white as she smile and nodded, as she said, "Be at ease my lord, she is freed of the mind controlled."

Dilan rush out to Sophia, as he pull his cloak off his back and place it upon Sophia and said to her in a caring tone, "Sophia, wake up, it's me Dilan."

Sophia open her eyes as she open and look a she saw her Master, Dilan as she said, "Is that you my love?"

Dilan smile as he help pick her up and held her in his arms as Kaguya said, "You maybe Sophia god father, but it guess her love will take the floor then."

"No kidding, he's been in love with her before we gotten here," Aster said with Kaguya wrapping her arms around his own as she said to him, "If it was me, would you hold me like that as well?"

"For you? Much more than that," Aster said as Kaguya smile and give him a kiss at his cheek as Aster said, "Your welcome, but now let's go see how she is."

As the duo walk down with everyone else following as they surround Dilan and Sophia as Aster walk up before them as Sophia said, "My lord?"

"It's good to see you again Sophia," Aster said as Sophia remember what had happen in their battle and said, "I'm sorry lord Aster, I let that man take control of me, and I could not stop myself, please forgive me."

"No Sophia… I'm the one to say sorry… it's my fault I didn't think of the danger that could have been in this world already, and for that I am sorry I have failed you Sophia," Aster said as he give a bow to her as everyone is surprise aster is doing such an action for one of them as he said, "And for that I promise you, all of you, I won't make that same mistake twice, for now on, I… No we will stand strong together and protect all of you."

"If we fight by each other sides, we can do it," Leina said as she walk up and stood on the other side of Aster grabbing onto his other arm with Kaguya smile to this as everyone agrees.

"And I promise to stay by your side Sophia," Dilan said as Sophia smile and blush as she said, "I don't know what to say."

Sophia reach her arms up and wrap around Dilan as the cloak fell down a bit showing her small cleavage and said to him, "I would give you my thanks to you Lord Dilan by giving you my first time here."

Everyone is surprise by Sophia's words, with some blushes showing on some of them, and Cattleya turning Rana away just in case something did happen with Fey look Sophia and said, "Lord Aster, Lady Kaguya, I don't think Sophia is still in the right mind."

Sophia heard this as her blush went away and made a face as she went, "HU?!"

"What?!" Everyone panicked as Alleyne was ready in case of a trap.

"My chest! My chest is a washboard!" Sophia cried out as everyone then had a bit of an anime moment which was either trip up, or had normal reaction with Fenrir off to the side smirking a bit under his helm while leaning on the wall.

"You lamprey! Sophia do you have any idea of the suffering you put the rest of us through!?" Fey demanded as she glared at Sophia who was surprised by this.

"Despite you having recollection of the event... your peers remember your blunder perfectly!" Sebastian scolded as no one noticed Aster go off to the side as if to catch his bearings.

"You idiot you did something unforgivable to Lord Aster aren't you ashamed of it?!" Yuna roared out showing she was not too pleased with Sophia either.

"I'm starting to question if you understand the meaning of your position as a guardian." Sebastian said before Logos quipped in.

"Lord Aster's heard went through such unbearable pain." Logos scolded as Yuto agreed with the others.

"Y-yeah I'm angry with you too..." Yuto agreed as Fenrir kept his chuckles to himself.

"You always drown in your own desires without thinking of the consequences." Fey scolded before she looked to her brother. "Fenrir back me up!" She ordered as Fenrir raised his hands.

"Nope I'll let you all sort this one out." Fenrir said staying off to the side as Aster saw this play out.

"Come on cut her some slack." Dilan added as well causing Kaguya to scoff to this.

"She should have been more careful you know." Kaguya added as Alleyne saw what was really going on.

"She gets a merciful 75 for her negligence." Alleyne added as Cattleya and Risty laughed a bit as well.

"Maybe you should hit the training hall Sophia." Risty said as Cattleya smiled a bit.

"I could work on some new armor for you also." Cattleya joked using a playful tone she would use for a child.

Aster was off to the side as he sat down on the steps to the thrones and saw the event play out. To many it was just a playful scolding but for Aster... it was nostalgic. Even more so was the fact as he began to laugh to himself while watching this go on. Soon the scene changes to his guild mates in the places of the NPC's. Of course Kaguya and Dilan were at their rightful spots unchanged but for Aster he saw his guild mates scolding Sophia's creator, L0s3r_1s_y0u while Dilan came to the guy's defense. He even saw Neir-Defeat welcoming the new players into the guild who had the forms of Leina and the girls.

It was because of this that Aster reached out to the scene as if to grasp a memory to be made a reality. Aster then saw the image change back to what it once was and clenched his fist and brought it close to his face before lowing it. Those bygone days he didn't want to accept that they were gone even now. But fact remains if the other Guilds were here for so long... the likely hood of finding their guild mates was nonexistent.

Leina then looked over to Aster as did Fey as the two then nodded to each other before walking to the lonely leader. As Aster sat there he noted Leina and Fey approaching him. Fey then offered her hand to the Pale White Warrior and smiled to him. "We await your command Lord Aster." Fey said as Kaguya agreed as did Leina.

"Of course we cannot do much without our leader." Leina said before Kaguya quipped in.

"So long as you keep to my strategies." Kaguya smiled as Dilan then had his own to add in.

"Yeah but keep it friendly also." Dilan spoke before Aster nodded.

Aster too Fey's hand and allowed her to help him to his feet. Aster nodded to Fey and then smiled as he put a hand on Leina's s shoulder. "As leader of the guardians I suggest you scold Sophia mercilessly." Fey said as Yuna then spoke up.

"I second that don't go easy on the bone head." Yuna said before Logos spoke up.

"Of course harsh words are the least she deserves at this point." Logos said as he tapped his axe on the floor when he began to speak.

"Sophia accept your punishment with humility and grace." Sebastian said while adjusting his glasses a bit with a smirk.

"You don't have to be too hard on her lord... if you don't mind." Yuto said as he was still the sweet little soul he was.

Aster was guided over to the group as he felt a lot better now. In fact he began to bellow a laugh to this scene confusing many save for Dilan and Kaguya who knew why he was in such a jolly mood. "I deserve the scolding not Sophia. Despite the information we had gathered and the fact the Flames were here as well... I never anticipated the possibility of something like this happening." Aster said as Kaguya agreed.

"The fact we never accounted for the Nameless One was folly on our part, understand?" Kaguya spoke showing she was sharing this responsibility.

"Sophia you're not guilty of anything I want you to remember that always." Dilan said as Sophia smiled to her lords and lady.

"Thank you, Lord Dilan, Lord Aster, and Lady Kaguya." Sophia said as Aster then looked over to Sebastian.

"Sebastian you will explain everything to her once she has time to rest." Aster ordered as Sebastian nodded.

"Lord, Mordred has failed to return to HOLY as ordered." Sebastian said as Aster nodded.

"Of course... we now know all 9 Guilds of the Yggdrasil are upon these lands... he is bait to draw out those who would interfere with an important event coming." Aster said as Fey heard this.

"An event?" Fey asked as Kaguya nodded.

"Of course the Guild Summit is upon us and in this summit we must ensure that the 8 out of the 9 are properly united." Kaguya said before Risty had to ask.

"Ok um why?" Risty asked as Aster looked to her.

"All will be explained at the Queen's capital but I will say... losing the Queen's Blade is no longer an option." Aster said they had enemies coming from the woodwork. "Fey I will need you to gather some of our best stealth fighters, Shizuka will provide you with aid on such." Aster said as he looked to Shizuka. He didn't trust her but Dilan seems to trust her so Aster will give her benefit of the doubt. "Seeing as Mordred was the last to see Sophia he may be a target as well." Aster said before Dilan spoke up.

"But Mordred is a bait that won't be bitten, if these bastards make even the slightest move against us we'll show them the full might of HOLY." Dilan said as Leina heard this.

"If the Nameless One now calling himself Aesir plans to instigate another War... we'll be there to stop him." Kaguya said as she knew exactly WHY they lost the last war with him. No doubt the others realized this as well because they needed to be a united front to stand victorious.

"Um question master." Yuto began as Aster looked to him.

"What is it Yuto?" Aster asked acknowledging Yuto's question.

"You left a big scar in the forest. Would you like me to repair the damage for you?" Yuto asked as Aster then looked to Alleyne and Nowa knowing they may not like it.

"There's no need for that." Aster said as Yuto, Alleyne, and Nowa were surprised by this. "Didn't you know if you destroy a magic sealing crystal will go wild it's even capable of destroying a large area apparently." Aster said as it was for this reason he showed off the sealing crystal before.

"No I had never heard that." Yuto said as he was honestly surprised by this.

"That's because I just made it up but the people of Gainos will take it as truth due to how valuable and rare these items are on the continent I doubt anyone would risk testing it out." Aster said showing he thought ahead.

"That's' a smart move." Risty said as Cattleya had to agree.

"It may be dishonest but I doubt many people would accept the truth." Cattleya said seeing as she still has trouble believing it.

"Of course but if a war is coming shouldn't we prepare?" Ymir asked as Kaguya then smirked.

"We are we'll be taking measures to defend our fortress, I have divine magic to make an army of Legendary Warriors but I will need to know some of the Warriors of these lands willing to come back to defend it before I attempt such a task." Kaguya said before Marianne smiled to that one.

"Leave that to me." Marianne said as she showed up. "I know a few people willing to talk." Marianne confirmed as she smirked a bit. "Don't worry I'll get you all the best of the best." Marianne said as it was agreed. They have war to prepare for but this time... after the last 3 they will be victorious over Aesir and his Guild Ragnarock.

(Scene Break Solaris)

Ciela was frightened when she saw Solaris and Kira go silent from the news she delivered. "Care to repeat that Ceila?" Kira asked as she glared upon the fallen Angel.

"Of course... I have confirmation that all 9 Guilds of the Yggdrasil are confirmed to be accounted for... including Ragnarock and its leader." Ciela said as Claudette and Kira looked to Solaris who was oddly quiet about this.

Just then a small chuckle escaped his lips as he then began to grin. Soon he began to laugh like a mad man as despite his grinning his eyes for the first time betrayed him. He grabbed his face with his free hand and allowed his staff to levitate on its own as he grabbed his stomach. "What's wrong with him?" Claudette asked as Kira shared the same look of fear Solaris had in his eyes.

"He's scared." Kira said as she honestly agreed with her brother. "And I don't blame him." Kira said as she was afraid of Aesir as he now calls himself. "Ragnarock is coming and we need to get ready." Kira said as Solaris then began to regain his composure.

"I want all of our soldiers to return post haste, then I Want Melona, Airi, and Menace to meet with me and summon undead and greater dark spirits." Solaris said as he then looked to Claudette and Kira. "Claudette you will take an advance team to the location I will provide, Melona will wait at the Capitals gate for the fighters. I agree that this Queen's Blade is one we CANNOT afford to lose thus we must be prepared." Solaris said as he then looked to Ciela.

"I will need monsters to use my necromancy skills upon... it is our best course of action to boaster our strength." Aster said knowing how much making a Death Knight may cost.

"Of course milord." Ciela said as it was clear war was coming. But the question will be if this world will survive the collision of the Supreme Beings. Only fate may reveal the path.

(TBC)

ESKK: Well new chapter is finished I hope you all enjoyed it. So until next time I'll say leave a review and once more ja-ne.