Chapter 12: Bring it on! (Part 2)

Disclaimer: I do not own Sword Art Online and the game God Hand.

Koyero's P.O.V

Hello everyone! Koyero here, I am currently in the HQ discussing about our infiltration plan. I don't really listen to these parts but Silica-chan's in danger so I have to. Anyway I finished training with Vukso. Those Scarlet Temptation members better watch out! I was still paired up with Vukso though… who cares? As long as we save her, I don't care. Kirito and Hozume didn't come back yet… We planned to do sneak attack since the incomplete research finished at around late afternoon. I want to test this move on them… Anyway, Asuna is paired with Yumi, Deira alone because of certain circumstances and Kirito and Hozume since they aren't back.

"Oi, I hope you're ready, self-proclaimed Two-handed master…" Vukso chuckled. "Stop calling me that! I didn't even say that!" I shoved him slightly since he was in heavy armor. "Don't even try to shove me, this armor is as hard as your head! To be honest, harder than your head!" He grinned. "Just shut up!" I glared. "Wanna go another round?!" He glared back. "No fighting!" Asuna made us stop. "Hai!" I saluted and dropped. "Yeah, yeah…" Vukso leaned on the wall. "Since you were formerly a part of Scarlet Temptation, I suppose that you have some information of some sort?" Asuna questioned him. "Of course, what kind of info first?" He seemed interested. "Have any idea where their hideout may be?" Asuna curiously spoke. "That's a great idea, Asuna-san!" I clapped my hands. "The easy to impress type, eh?" Vukso grinned. "Just tell me." Asuna distracted us.

"Gomen, I forgot. Anyway the members usually make hideouts in dark places or underground." Vukso told us. "That should do… Yumi and I shall go look for Kirito and Hozume since they didn't come back yet while Koyero and you will investigate that mark. Deira, do you think you can find Silica for us? Take Pina with you." Asuna gave us our jobs. "Sure but who's Pina?" Deira questioned. "It's that feathery dragon…" I pointed at Pina. "That's Silica-chan's pet so it might help you find her." I petted Pina but it growled at me. "Arigato… I guess…" Deira blinked. "Just be careful, Deira." Vukso went to her. "I will… don't worry…" Deira walked away with Pina. "You love her don't ya?" I shouldered Vukso. "Baka!" He slammed my head maliciously. "I was just kidding!" I rubbed my head in pain. "Let's move…" Asuna commanded and we all nodded then left HQ.

"Vukso-san, who are the other members of that Mercenary guild anyway?" I questioned him. "Oh… our leader's my old best friend, Havuki… Apparently I'm the only person that he considers 'true friend'. We've been classmates ever since I was a freshman. Deira's a classmate too ya know." He smiled. "So you two… are close?" I gave a mischievous smile. "Say that again and I will kill you where you stand… even if you're my teammate…" He grinded something. "Time to get serious… we have to go to that assigned area in Floor 79." I became serious. "Good to see you finally being mature…" He pulled me to the teleportation area, sending us our destination. "My bet is that we'll be against Ze here, nothing to be frightened about… I'm 91 and you're 85 so what can surprise me?" He told me. "First things first… let's find a way in." I muttered as we were looking through this mysterious area where that weird mark is which is the alleyway. "It's easier to find it than say it ya know." Vukso patted my shoulder. "It should be somewhere underground judging from this area." He touched the ground.

"It's near… somewhere north… two people waiting for us…" He stopped touching the ground. "How did you do that?" I was impressed. "It's a common means of communication between us and the guild… we can sense each other." He explained. "So they know that we're here?" I gulped. "Indeed they know but that won't stop me." He unsheathed his weapon. "Ready to… fight?" I laughed nervously. "I'll take lead… let's go!" He led me to a single area. "Now what?" I questioned him. "I'll do the honors…" He breathed slowly. "Diminishing Slam!" He broke the ground and we fell. "That hurt! Could we do at least one thing without recoil?!" I complained. "Silence amigo… here they come…" He looked calm. "Hai…" I whispered and unsheathed my Zweihander. "It seems company has finally came…" Ze came out from the shadows. "Hai…" A boy with a mask covering his lower face came. "I-It can't be!" Vukso twitched. "Gomenosai… Vukso-san… my contract is still intact…" The masked person seemed to not like this at all. "Who is he?" I pointed at him. "Leader of the Mercenary Guild… my best friend… Havuki…" Vukso bit his lips.

"Level 92?!" I mumbled, tensed. "You must be Koyero-san… nice to meet you…" Havuki bowed. "Is he really the leader?" I turned to Vukso. "Hai… he's quiet when I'm not there and he has nothing against anyone… you see… he's a bit… lonely… even with me and Deira." Vukso sighed. "You may take the first move, traitor, weakling. With Havuki, I have the advantage physically and mentally!" Ze sounded too overconfident… is he really that strong? "Don't be cocky Ze! I may have a big problem in fighting Havuki but if I fight you, I won't have any doubts of killing you!" Vukso growled. "Just come and try!" Ze charged at Vukso. "Gomen… Koyero-san…" Havuki slashed but I barely blocked… he was fast… how did he do that?

"Careful, amigo. Havuki's faster than he looks even if he's wielding that greatsword." Vukso warned me while clashing with Ze. "Thanks for the tip?" I nodded. "I see… you like greatswords like me and Vukso…" Havuki gave a look. "Wrong… this is a Zweihander." I continued clashing. "Same…" Ze muttered while staggering Vukso. "Cheap tricks…" Vukso smirked. "Ravaging…" Vukso held his breath. "N-Nani?!" I widened my eyes. "Blow!" He hit Ze making him fly towards the wall. "Havuki is the real threat here…" I scratched my head. "Don't underestimate me…" Ze coughed while going out of the rubble. "I thought you were out-cold for a second." Vukso laughed. "Havuki! Do your thing already!" Ze ordered him. "Hai… I apologize for hurting you both…" The room started to shake. "Kuso… Here comes Havuki…" I muttered.

Kirito's P.O.V

This Cyclops was tougher than we thought… Hozume and I barely gave it any damage… currently it was in mid-green. That thing staggered me so I was left with no choice but to switch once more. Hozume was also getting tired by this beast… it looks like someone's healing it or something… luckily no one was… this Cyclops just has high constitution…

"Fighting is futile… we need to figure out a different tactic or else this battle shall never end." I informed Hozume from the background. "Alright but what should we do then?!" He flipped out of danger. "Maybe we should go passive for now… we've been all-out on it since the last 2 hours…" I began kneeling on one knee out of fatigue. "You're right… it's impossible to fight it in our condition. Why don't we just head out?" Hozume went for the exit but iron bars blocked. "Does that mean we have to kill this thing first?!" Hozume punched the bars out of frustration but ended up with him hurting himself. "Apparently so…" I muttered as I blocked the club of the Cyclops with my Elucidator. "Alright… I'll try to think of something… try to stall that thing for about 5 minutes. "Sure but this plan better work… I'm starting to lose HP out of fatigue now…" I wielded my dual blades while trying to catch some breath.

Fighting with no stamina left at all is bad for your health, in real life and in games. This monster seems to be a legendary event monster… I think this since Kayaba recently updated SAO with new monsters and other things like that but this thing seems to be too powerful… I'm getting suspicious... like someone or something is giving this Cyclops its strength… If we destroy this thing that's helping it, we may have a huge chance. The only problem is who or what is giving it strength? Hozume's observing the place but he's showing no sign of finding anything. We're in a big pickle here… It was until… I saw something behind Hozume.

"Hozume, behind you!" I warned him while clashing with the Cyclops. "Nani?!" He dodged at the right time before getting violently struck by the man in a black cloak. "Good timing… I have no need for this Cyclops anymore…" He broke some kind of jar making that Cyclops tremble. "Haa…" He killed the now vulnerable Cyclops. "Who are you?!" I demanded. "Leader of Scarlet Temptation… and that Cyclops was the new event boss who's weak spot is revealed by breaking that jar…" He muttered. "How did you get that information then?" Hozume spat. "I have my sources… plus since you two are weakened, my right hand and I shouldn't have a problem with you two…" He smirked as another hooded figure went in. "Wait… how did you go through those iron bars?!" I suspected. "Easy… we were here since the start… hiding in the shadows… in that corner…" He answered.

This situation escalated badly for Hozume and I… we are both exhausted from our previous fight with that Cyclops and now we are forced to fight their leader and his right-hand. Hozume gave a pitiful look that says, 'I can't take it anymore…'. My gaze was straight towards the opponent, observing them before I jumped to any conclusions since they were skilled PKs, they probably have extreme speed so we have to go a bit more passive but if they are actually very all-out, we have to go all-out as well just to find them. Either way we'll experience a bad turn in the middle of it. Hozume gave a weak grin and revealed a hidden blade under his hoodie… weird… is that the poison blade Koyero was talking about?

"Are you both ready to experience a swift death?" The right-hand grabbed a blade. "Woah there Rujikiho… we mustn't be too advanced… they may have a trump card to counter us…" The leader stopped him. "I will never back down without a fight!" Hozume stood up, surprisingly energized. "Kirito, you can feel it too right?" Hozume looked at me. "Why did I suddenly-" I was interrupted. "'Reverse-back-to-you' is what you used eh? Only those with a high skill in trickery can do that… but no matter… you can only use that once per week… so you are both just easy prey now…" The leader unsheathed his sword and we both glared at each other. "I'll take on that Rujikiho. Do what you must, Kirito." Hozume smiled and unsheathed his poison blade. "That blade's not even that rare… it's just a normal poison-coated blade to me." Rujikiho pointed at Hozume. "It's more than that you know…" Hozume charged at him and began battle. "It's an honor fighting you, Kirito… Level 96… I'm just Level 94 but don't underestimate me…" The leader muttered as he held his blade. "I won't… don't underestimate me either." I grabbed my dual blades and we both analysed each other first by walking in circles, looking for the weak spot or opening.

He seemed to be a worthy opponent, his fighting stance is good and his strategy is admirable but his actions are not good at all. If their leader's gone, this red guild shall be no more… the only problem is that they may have a new leader even if their old one is dead. He may look tough but I'm sure he has a weakness… I have a weakness of my own too so that is the reason why I should never be cocky. Hozume was clashing too quickly and too far in my sight so I'm not sure if he needs any help or anything. The leader's blade was gleaming with a red aura so I guess that his blade causes bleeding damage. Even if you don't see the aura, his blade looked like it was forged just to cause bloodshed.

"Enough analysing… shall we get on with this party?" He gave a bloody smirk with his hood still covering his upper face. "Okay then…" We finally clashed. All these times of clashing, the things I remembered was numerous parries, staggers, some hits, misses, critical hit on the chest, grinding of three swords and a battle that seems to have no end.

"You're good I admit…" The leader panted while still parrying my hits. "You too…" I almost got hit on the left but I barely dodged. "Go on… show me your move and I shall you mine…" He offered. 'This guy… he had Blademake too… although it is said that it isn't stronger than the Starburst Stream, it is harder to evade… so what should I do? Hit him with it or try something else? I'm going for something else… I changed my battle stance and closed my eyes… I hope this improvised move shall work… I heard him say, "What is he doing?!" but he shall see soon… I've trained Koyero for one of his skills so I managed to pick up one as well… I'm not sure what will happen but let's see. I opened my eyes and remained calm. I never felt any more confident than this.

"Nanidai?! This isn't in the info books by those guild researchers…" He seemed to be getting confused, here's my chance… "I shall show you…" I muttered. I felt the power surging… time to use it… I gave one final breath of focus and-

Deira's P.O.V

That Silica… what makes Koyero love her? Is it because she's much more emotional? Or does he simply hate me? I know he doesn't hate me but I have to focus on my task… where is that little girl? The picture showed that she had brown hair and her clothing is red… What I really needed to remember is her face for if I find her after this rescue thing… I shall show her that getting him will be harder than she anticipated… This pet dragon of hers is such a handful… why was that thing sniffing me? Anyway Vukso told me that her location was somewhere in Floor 79 in the far east… she's probably in that Cliffside cave… Figo on the other hand told me that she was staying there so I decided to take a look at that area first… I wish I got a different job… My only question is why is that area called Cliffhanger Sundae? Figo told me that there was an NPC café in that area indicating why it's named that… My skill in my sword is high… using a sword and a sheathe doesn't really count as dual wielding… let's just say it's like a more violent sword and shield.

That Silica… Hmm? Why was this dragon thingy nipping on my shirt? When I looked at my side I saw some Scarlet Temptation members… 3 of them? Really? Sneak attack a woman…? You cowards… I unsheathed my sword and grabbed my sword sheathe with my other. Just because I'm a woman… you should never underestimate me…

"Don't think you can defeat us, lady! Two of us are Level 80, one is Level 83 and you're just Level 81!" They laughed. "Wrong… you are now against a Level 82…" I walked towards them. "A death wish eh? Fine we'll make it fast…" The emo member in the middle muttered. "Tukorop…" I muttered as I saw that emo guy. "Hehe…" He chuckled. "No matter… Gomenosai… Tukorop…" I was in my usual battle stance. "Don't underestimate us either!" The third person laughed. "You first…" I lent them a turn. "I'll take her!" That third guy jumped at me. "Radiant Blade... the revised…" I muttered. "Not enough!" He was about to do the classical death from above thing. "Radiant… Drop…" I slammed him on the ground continuously. "+Grand Finish…" I hit one more time making him deep on the ground. "Gaah…" His HP was low… about 2% left… "Why didn't you teach that to your student, huh?" Tukorop looked at me with azure soulless eyes. "I don't need to… He can further enhance his Radiant moves by himself…" I muttered. "He is stronger than me… no question…" I admitted. "Tukorop, I'll let you handle her… I'll retreat with him." The first person cowered in fear. "Sure…" Tukorop nodded and it was only him and me.

"It's been a while… Deira…" He smirked. "Among all guilds why them?" I asked before I was going to hit me. "First things first… You're the only one who trains in the moves with added Radiance, aren't you?" He asked. "Hai… I'm the one who discovered it first… I only show it to those who I really accept…" I closed my eyes and sighed. "Why teach that fool then?" He unsheathed his sword and had his sword sheathe on his other hand. "He is not a fool… he is stupid, yes… but not a fool… You and I share the same weapon but I will not let you hurt my guild mates…" I glared. "Deira, Deira… You really forgot? I was the one who taught you these fighting skills with a sword and sheathe…" He reminded me. "Indeed I am your student… but you aren't my master in Radiance… Students can surpass their masters…" I spoke. "Shall we see if your theory is true with me?" He tilted his head. "Pina… stay back… you'll just hold me back… "Rrr…" Pina went farther. "Good… one on one… Master versus Student…" He mumbled.

"Shall we start?" He waited for my response. "Hai… Tukorop…" I gripped the hilt harder than usual. "Tensed already? Good sign for me…" He wielded his blade with confidence. 'Kuso…" I thought to myself as we examined each other from afar. "Radiant Effect… Radiant Protection…" I held my blade. "Ahh… isn't that the one that protects your weak spots?" He smirked. "I know… I already used it on you but this time will be different…" I told him. "Confidence… such a word for those who just regret later on…" Tukorop's azure soulless eyes closed. "Here it comes…" I prepared to defend. "Art of Piercing…" He changed stance. "N-Not this one…" I began to become quite nervous. "Pierce of the Betrayer…" He stabbed me but luckily my Radiance reduced the damage. "Oho… it didn't blow you away this time…" He smiled aggressively.

"It hurts but…" I grabbed his blade while my HP was decreasing slowly. "This may make a number on me… but it will be enough to defeat you in a hit…" I said weakly. "Your confidence just became overconfidence…" He looked sorry for me. "I adapted a move of yours a bit…" I smiled while I gripped his blade harder. "Nanidai?!" He seemed to be surprised for the very first time. "Evil Radiance…" I muttered while digital blood was pouring down from my mouth. "Radiant Betrayal…" I gave a small smirk. "Kuso!" His blade turned into a Radiant Blade and it stabbed through his chest. "Grr…" He kneeled on one knee. "For the sake of our previous Master-Student relationship… I shall spare you…" I sheathed my blade and called Pina making that dragon approach me. "Let's continue…" I told Pina as we began walking away. "I will get you… maybe not soon but I shall…" He dropped his face on the ground in pain. 'I reduced my power on that hit… I don't want to kill Tukorop… His HP right now is 9% left due to the Damage-over-time… It was supposed to kill him… but I didn't allow myself to do so… My HP… is 20% left… I have no stamina left…' I thought to myself and sighed.

We continued our journey to that so called Cliffhanger Sundae… the potion finally took effect after 5 minutes… We were getting closer… She should be around there… what I wonder is… is she all right or is she dead? Might as well find out. I arrived at that cave near the café. She better be here… If she is not… my search will be in vain. I better be careful… Figo and Vukso told me that this cave is somewhat filled with weak monsters but they go in big swarms. Silica, whoever you are… where the hell are you? I finally found her after navigating through the cave for 10 minutes… if you didn't know, I'm an expert when it comes to these kinds of things. This is the 'Silica' I'm looking for?

"Pina!" That girl glomped the dragon. "I missed you! I thought that hit…" She was in complete relief. "Are you Silica?" I twitched in disbelief. "Hai but who are you? Are you one of those Scarlet Temptation members?!" She unsheathed her dagger. "Of course not… why would I be in the Knights of Blood uniform?" I stared at her, still in disbelief. "Well… Pina 'is' with you… so maybe I could… trust you… for now." She sheathed her weapon. "Can I say one thing… Silica?" I shook. "Hai?" She responded. "I didn't know you were small…" I fidgeted. "…" She just gave a look. "That is all…" I finished. "What was that supposed to do?" She questioned. "Nothing… Anyway Koyero was looking for you for a few days now." I told her.

"Really?! Let's get going then… this cave seems to give off an evil omen…" She shivered. "I just have one last thing to say…" I went to her. "Now what?" She gazed at me. "Koyero-senpai won't be so easy to get…" I updated her. "What do you mean by that?" She seemed to 'get the picture'. "You'll have to beat me to him…" I challenged. "That's just!-" She was interrupted by a sudden burst of energy that came through the cave and went out. "Hehe… that cave sure packs a punch…" A person with formal hair came out. "Ku?! How did you get here without me noticing?!" Silica backed away a bit. "Oh! Gomenosai… even if I want to be just a chef for the guild it seems I'm stuck in support… please forgive me as I gut you both…" He smiled. "I'd like to see you try…" I taunted. "I finally have Pina back… so I can fight you!" Silica seemed to increase in bravery all of a sudden… she even rode on that dragon named Pina…

"This should be fun!" Ku clapped his hands. "Or is it just a joke?" He frowned. "Let's see what two ladies can do… make your move." He bowed. "Level 84…" I muttered. 'Silica's just Level 76… maybe I should give her a boost… wait… what did she do while she was wandering around these parts to increase in level? No matter…' I thought. "Radiance…" I announced as my blade was glowing. "Radiance?" Ku and Silica seemed to have never seen this before… might as well show them… "Radiant… Sacrifice!" As I said this, half of my HP and stamina was transferred to her to increase her HP, stamina and stats for 5 minutes... of course this buff is temporary… "What is this surging through me?" Silica seemed to be flinched. "It's one of the powers of Radiance… ugh…" I fell on one knee. "I didn't know… that this could do this much of a number to me…" I mumbled to myself. "How bold of you to do that for your ally." Ku was enlightened. "Too bad I must make you both see darkness…" He pitied us.

"Says you… I may have weakened for now but I'll be at 100% in a while… Silica on the other hand… is all powered up…" I gave a weak grin. "So you mean…" Silica swiftly looked at me. "Indeed… I gave you temporary powers… use it to knock his stars out…" I weakly stood up and unsheathed my weapon then grabbed my sword sheathe. "Aha… another who underestimates me… shall I deliver one of my skills as well?" He asked us but we gave no answer. "Very well then… even if I'm aiming to cook and not fight… you better watch out…" He sighed as he grabbed into his blade. 'A skill? What could it be…?' I watched him. "No you won't! Pina now!" They were flying straight to Ku. "Twin Claws-" Pina dove for the attack, clawing Ku twice on the chest and leaving him open at his back. "Of the Bleeding…" Silica finished while stabbing him at his back. 'A synced move, eh? Impressive but… it could've gotten better if she named it better and if they continue attacking for a combo…' I thought to myself as I examined the fight.

"I'm done charging!" Ku announced. "Here it comes…" I prepared to block. "Wrong!" He appeared behind me. 'Nani?! I knew he was fast but I didn't know he was this fast…' I got hit… "Hit a weakened girl? How pitiful…" I coughed blood. 'Kuso… this move…' I remembered what I used on Silica. "I won't let up this easily…" I equipped a different blade. "I wasn't going to use this but…" I felt like I was going to regret it. "This… is the True Radiant Blade…" I told them as I felt my energy draining. "I can't see!" Silica complained as Pina landed just in time. "This power… that's the weapon that Master told us about!" Ku was covering his eyes. "I'm putting myself on the line… but I should have enough stamina for just one hit…" Blood was dripping from my mouth. "Don't think your skill can beat mine…" Ku was fast… and I mean too fast… "This is a move that only I and Ze know. We call it, 'The Two Kazes'. It's stronger with both of us together but we can use it only in emergencies… since this gives us muscle aches later on…" Ku stretched his back and gave a bow of apology.

"Silica… close your eyes… this could blind you…" I warned her. "No kidding! I'm already blinded by it." She was being covered by Pina who was also closing its eyes. "You can't hit me… gomen but that won't hurt me too." He informed me. "This will not miss…" I assured him. "Come at me then." He allowed himself to be open… probably because he thinks my other blade wasn't gonna hurt but it sure will… "Ancient Radiance…" I started. "Wait what?!" Ku had second thoughts. "Radiant… Shadow…" Everything darkened. "You think radiance is all lighting up?" I questioned. "I-I can't see a thing!" Ku panicked a bit. "Slash! Slash! Slash!" Swords piercing and blood splattering were the only things heard. "Too… much…" I sheathed the blade and equipped my usual one again. "I was almost out of control…" I felt pain all over. "That was… scary…" Silica seemed scared out of her mind. "Y-You're face back there…" She said. "Oww…" Ku was on the floor. "I thought my search was going to be tough… and I was right…" I muttered. "Should we head back?" Silica questioned. "Hai… Let's go…" We left.

Koyero's P.O.V

KIYAAH! This Havuki guy is incredibly strong! Ever since the room shook he has gotten stronger in every hit… maybe it's because of that devious looking blade of his. Regardless of that blade, he was still very strong… Vukso was currently fighting Ze, Vukso's winning… I on the other hand…

"Vukso-san! Switch!" I clashed with Ze viciously while Vukso and Havuki clashed weakly with each other. "Don't think I'm weak just because I'm Level 89! You're even weaker than me!" Ze shouted. "Actually you're the weak one here Ze." Vukso smirked. "Shut up! You can't even clash properly with Havuki!" Ze countered. "I'm gonna shut you up now with my skill." I charged at him. "Emm… another 'Phantom Charge? Don't make me laugh." He almost laughed until I made him eat his laugh… "Blademake!" I raised my sword while chasing him as 50 blades followed me. "Blademake already?!" He staggered out of confusion. "Your limit is just 50 blades for now… don't exceed it." Vukso reminded. "Don't worry about me. This Blademake shall not destroy me." I arrived in front of Ze. "This may not be as powerful as Kirito but it has power!" I slashed him with my Zweihander making the blades slash him in that direction.

"Kuso!" Ze was blown away. "That… was nothing…" He barely stood up. "Blade Formation no.1!" I guided the blades to become a circle and removed 25 of them. "Formation…?" Havuki tilted his head while still clashing with Vukso, hesitantly. "Formation no.1?" Ze twitched while changing his equipped weapon to his paralysis Blade and muttering some words. "The Two Kazes…" He suddenly became very quick. "Watch out! That's his paralysis blade!" Vukso warned from the background. "I know…" A mood swing… "Yeah you better cry now!" Ze was almost to me. "No!" Luckily I had another mood swing… anger… "Taste this!" I pointed at him and the blades circled him, making him immobilized. "Blades from above!" I summoned the blades and simply hit from above. The Blademake disappeared… I can't use it for 3 minutes but he doesn't know that...

"Finally you're through with that annoying move…" Ze stood up with his HP in mid-yellow. "Uh, oh… I think you made him angry, Koyero-san…" Havuki told me. "Don't you dare think I'm defeated!" Ze did a battle-cry and began charging like he just became berserk. "Yep he's enraged all right…" Vukso chuckled. "Chaotic Mode." I turned to my mode. "Wow… I never saw this one before…" Havuki watched in interest while clashing with Vukso. "Who cares? I can still hit you!" He threw a punch. "…" I grabbed his fist easily. "Not!" He was about to slash. "Useless…" I disarmed him easily and made his blade fly to the far edges of the room. "Shoot…" He muttered. "Chaotic Charge…" I charged right through him. "H-Healing Crystal…" He used one since he was in late red HP now. "Rock…" Havuki threw a rock at my head. "Oww!" I gave him a look as I turned back to normal. "Good job Havuki!' Ze gave a thumbs-up after he was healed.

"I have no other choice… I shall use my ultra-special move!" I bluffed. "Ultra what?!" Vukso shook his head. "Another special move of his?" Havuki sheathed his weapon temporarily and so did Vukso. "You're bluffing." Ze spat. "Am I?" My blade began glowing and I charged. "B-" I was almost to him. "Blademake again? This time I won't be surprised." He was blocking with his katana. "Nope." I sheathed my Zweihander when I was close to him. "N-Nani?!" He stared in disbelief. "Ball Breaker!" I kicked him on the crotch like I was using Embracer but I was using my foot. "Ouch…" Vukso jaw dropped as he covered Havuki's eyes. "Vukso-san? What's happening?" Havuki questioned. "Nothing… shall we continue fighting?" Vukso asked. "Hai…" They began again.

"YOU LITTLE! *CENSORED*" Ze was rolling on the ground in pain. "Disclaimer, the move I used came from a game I played last time. It's named Ball Breaker from the game God Hand." I smiled. "That won't go away in the morning Ze-san…" Havuki informed him. "Baka! Of course it won't!" He was still lying on the ground in pain. "Well… I'll wait for you to come up. I don't like hitting defenseless people." I blinked innocently. "Stop being all innocent… please wait for a sec…" He stood up weakly. "There we go…" He was now jumping in pain. "What the hell are you doing?" I accepted the fact that he was jumping like a bunny looking for home. "Jumping what else?! I need to remove the pain…" He breathed slowly.

"Lol…" Vukso laughed as he was clashing. "It's not funny! Getting hit in this specific part hurts like hell ya know!" Ze growled. "Are you ready to fight again then?" I asked him. "You just made a wrong mistake of not attacking me while I was weakened by your so called ultra-special move!" He was still in the Two Kazes mode. "This should be fun!" I gave a small grin. "You shall regret kicking me at that part… Koyero!" He shouted. "Let's see about that." I clashed with him once more. "He's really fired up now…" Havuki blinked.

I was winning the clash by a few hits and swings although Ze didn't seem to let up yet. He was indeed fast but after experiencing a battle with a fallen angel that does swift kills, this is nothing… His paralysis blade is now gone since it dropped on the ground, far away from him. That paralysis blade of his hurt Klein by ambushing him… so he must be punished. Even if he didn't have that blade he still was a formidable opponent. He was the combination of power and speed but his defense is slightly low.

"You are quite good… I was planning to make Havuki on Vukso but you have crossed the line!" Ze was enraged. "Hey Havuki, can you use that move on him instead of Vukso?" He pointed at me. "What move?" I mumbled. "Are you sure? I can only use it once a month unless I use one of those rare crystals." Havuki wanted to make sure. "Don't tell me that you'll use that move!" Vukso tried to sprint to us. "Too late Vukso! It has started!" Ze laughed. "Gomen… Koyero-san…" The room shook once more. "W-What's happening?!" I staggered back. "Banish…ment…" Havuki slashed me out of nowhere. "Ugh…" I closed my eyes.

The next thing I knew I was in an isolated area… where am I? All I remember is being slashed by him and here I am… What does this move do…? I checked the menu help and it says that only people Level 91 and above can use it on weaker players to make them stuck in an isolated room until the user dies or lets him/her go. I-I'm trapped… am I trapped… forever? That guy would never let me go… Silica-chan… please be rescued… I don't care if I'm stuck here forever… I just don't want to see you not be rescued… I'm all alone… in this white space…

-Move Tutorials with Vukso!-

Lesson: Blademake! Radiance!

Hello minna, Vukso here. I am going to be the sensei in teaching you about new moves from this day and onwards. Let us begin. Blademake is a move that increases in strength when the user has high willpower since Koyero is random his power in that move is random as well. The blades of Blademake only last for 30 seconds so be sure to use that time wisely for that move can drain your stamina drastically even more than Radiant Blade. Deira's an exception though. Her moves do a larger number on the user than Blademake. Back to the topic… Blademake can be also manipulated by the user to take any form. The usual form depends on the user and the strongest form can only be unlocked if all the other forms are unlocked. On the other hand, Koyero can only use 50 blades since he didn't train enough to exceed that level. The maximum blades are unknown. The minimum is obviously 1 unless you don't use it.

The trick to activating this move is when you are in a very big pickle and when I mean big, I mean really big. The other way is if you are emotionally distressed. An example is when Koyero first used Blademake on Floor 76 boss accidentally since she almost killed Silica. The third and final way is to be trained by someone who knows it… For your information, I do not know how to use it. The Blademake also has a recharge time of three minutes so use it only if you really need it. That's the end of the Blademake lesson. Next lesson, Radiance!

Radiance is a very rare move since originally, only Deira knew how to do it since she discovered it. She taught Koyero this move since she thought that he may need it more than herself. It is a very risky move that can sap away your HP or stamina depending on what kind of Radiance you'll use. Radiant Blade is the most basic one. It is simply your blade getting the 'Radiance effect' and summoning 5 other blades in the same situation. I think Deira has already mastered it but I may be wrong. The blade that Deira refuses to use in battle unless she is forced to is the True Radiant Blade.

Even if it sounds like a holy sword, it is actually a vile corrupted sword that can take the life of the wielder if he/she isn't careful. This blade can deal tons of Radiant damage but the HP and stamina drop faster as a result. Radiance first takes stamina then it takes HP, remember that. Radiance effect gives the victim Damage-over-time and temporary blindness. There are a lot of types of Radiant attacks. The types are; attack, defense and buff. The attack is obviously to give damage to the opponent. The defense is to protect the user from specific attacks like covering up his/her weak spots. The last one is buff that can help the teammates get temporary strength but in exchange your stamina and HP will decrease. An example is giving the target increased stats. That's it for today! See ya.

-End of Tutorial-

End of Chapter 12

Next Chapter: The Decision. The Battles Continue!