Chapter 4: Puzzle 01; What to Do and How to Do It.

I kept having to dive out of Ruby's path. Why was she so obsessed with the Sleá Bréagach pieces? I mean, I could understand it if it was to use as bullets, shit is aerodynamic as hell. Pierces armor pretty well, too, from what I can gather when I don't bother to search for chinks in the bone armor. But no, she just goes around trying to find it wherever she can. She's probably just interested in finding out where it comes from. Fuck, if push comes to shove, I could just spook her off. Sure, it will eternally stain my soul for purposefully making such a diabetes-inducer's heart leap into her throat, but we all have to pay for what we desire. For me? I desire a peaceful life, to a degree rivaled only by the king of the Killer Queen, and if I must pay in the quality of my soul, so be it.

May I suggest a false path?

…..Continue, dear system.

Have a trail of Sleá Bréagach metal lead in a rough path to a massive Grimm. While you're at it, perforate the bastard a bit. Make it look like you reached an unfortunate end fighting the prick. This will likely trick them into thinking you died, or were at least incapacitated, and allow you your solitude you so desperately seek.

…...That plan sounds so sane, it could work. It will take meticulous planning, but it might just work.

You say that like there's a chance it wouldn't.

We are in a American anime. with Chinese, Japanese, and Dark Age influences. Only Anime Logic applies in this world. As such, abandon all logic ye who wish to keep your minds. For only madness lies in these hallowed halls, Alice, and to think is to yield to it.

...Fair point.

Won't hurt to try it out, though… Much… If we space the metal out. If we do clumps, I may need take breathers every now and then. Anyways, got any ideas as to where a suitable Grimm to frame is?

There is a rather large Ursa in a cave about 100 feet behind you. It might be a Major.

Is there a lake nearby?

No.

Damnit, gotta walk normally. Can't BS my way through using The Inverse.

[Perspective shift: Ruby]

AHAH! The fruits of my diligent search rear their luscious heads! I have found what must be the end of the trail of ninja darts! On top of that, the trail ends inside of a cave. Through the process of elimination, this cave MUST be the hideout of my rival! Rose, you have done it again!...

No, I am NOT afraid of darkness, either! I am simply being cautious of having my vision compromised. All warriors, who are heroes by association, know that you must give it your all in a fight. And everyone knows that the hero and their rival have to fight multiple times, before they ultimately become partners! I just don't want to embarrass myself in our first conflict.

Well, whatever. As….Some guy in history class said, "Once more unto the breach"! Bravely stepping into the evil darkness, I tread forth to find my rival.

That's odd, I thought my rival was a ninja, not a ursa...… Oh well, either way, gotta fight. I drew my trusty blade to cut the evil monster in half…..Wow, this is a tough little hecker! I began to confuse it by going around in circles, using my speed to throw it off balance, then strike at the monster, earning another victory under my belt… Wait a minute. When it dissipated, I heard little clinking noises. Why would they- wait a minute, he must have tried to face it themself! And even though I had a bit of a handicap, I still won! HAHAH! VICTORY! Eat that, mystery rival! Now, to head back home for victory cookies!

…...Wait, what was that?... Eh, probably wasn't important. At least not as important as victory cookies. Victory cookies wait only for time.