Luna walked into the room and started strumming her guitar before Rainbow kicked the door down and stormed in.
"Stupid Keisetsu of the Sword Arts…. Can you believe the nerve of this guy?!" Rainbow siad. "Going around like he owns the place and stealing people's swords in buddyfight! He even had the nerve to take Durandal and Excalibur away from Shosetsu, who does that?!"
"The guy is cocky, but he's pretty skilled. He uses Legend World, but doesn't even need monsters. He strictly uses items, but taking Excalibur and Durandal off Shosetsu? That's just wrong." Mahiru said.
"David, you were Shosetsu's partner in Buddy Masters, you gotta be upset at this guy." Rainbow said.
"Yeah, that Keisetsu guy really grinds my gears. For us warriors, a sword is more than just a weapon. It is our very soul." David said.
"I agree with you David, they're practically an extension of ourselves, but it seems Keisetsu doesn't see it that way if he's stealing other people's swords." Ace said.
"It doesn't help that he beat Zanya and Kanata. Like Brutal and Sakate, he's also got Overkill. With that freaky sword of his…" Hope said.
"Demonic Descent Sword of the King, Laevateinn. That thing's just ugly." Peko said.
"I'd face him myself, but I can beat someone like him easily. He's not worth my time, or my rage." David said.
"So you want someone more challenging." Minerva said.
"Well, Kanata's on his way to a rematch with Keisetsu. Help's that they know each other, and Athora evolved too. But we don't know who Mime will send to aid him." Weiss said.
"How about Simon?" Blake asked.
"Me?" Simon asked.
"Well, you've been practicing with Angelique's deck, right? You're pretty smart too, I've seen you work that brain." Luna said. "Must be a little awkward that you're also an Umbra Magician using Angelic Monsters though…"
"O-Oh, it's okay, but also thanks." Simon said a bit flustered. "But yeah, I'll back up Kanata, I'll do my best as an Umbran Mage and the Left eye of the overseer."
"Thanks Simon. Just to be sure, don't summon any Infernals unless you really have to. They can be kinda destructive." Hope said.
"Don't worry, I won't do that unless the situation changes." Simon said.
"That's good, because we can head out to their HQ right now, we know where it is because Sakate will lead us right to it." Tails said.
"Let's go then." Al said.
"What if any descendants come while we're out? Shouldn't some of us be here to greet them?" Mikan asked.
"We don't have time to worry about that right now." Jexi said. "We're going to Chaos Company."
"Time we took the fight to them." Zero said.
It was sometime later the group headed out as they arrived to Chaos Company. Upon their arrival, a buddyfight was just beginning as in the arena was Keisetsu and Kanata but also watching it was Mime as Slav stood on the edge of the stage.
"Damn, he still hates me. If I don't make things right, it's curtains." Slav thought.
"Oh good, we're not too late." Hope said.
"Huh? Yes perfect!" Slav said taking out a chain. "You're fighting me right now!" he said tossing it at Hope only for Simon to block.
"Sorry, but that's not gonna happen." Simon said.
"Damn it. Fine. I'll warm up by eliminating you first." Slav said. "And you're a Nephilim too. I get a good price for you guys."
"You treat slaves like they're objects…" Simon muttered as a purple aura formed around him as he looked at Slav while his left eye glowed.
"Ah ah...I wouldn't try anything." Slav said pointing to a large viewing platform of chained people and creatures. "If you try to attack me before the match starts, they lose their lives with the bombs implanted in their collars."
"Damn you." Simon said as he took out his deck.
"It's a good chance those are Lost Bombs, just like the ones Alonz had." Hope said.
"No...those are normal...but these ones…" Mime said snapping his fingers as collars with black orbs clamped around Slav and Simon. "I was serious when I said I wouldn't tolerate anymore failure, Slav. So I'm making the game more interesting. Winner gets the collar key, loser goes to the Lost Universe."
"You son of a…" Spade said before Ace stopped him.
"Don't worry Spade. If you know your brother, He and Kanata got this." Hope said.
"Why don't you spare me anymore chit chat? It's time to get started!" Keisetsu said. "I am the Sword Sage, a thousand legends born of ten thousand battlefields! The strongest swordsman bears a million demonic swords! Luminize! Lord of Sabers!"
"Kick off to the far reaches of space! Right now, our brilliance exceeds even the Milky Way Galaxy! Luminize! Dragon Sentinels!" Kanata said.
"I am the greatest of all masterminds! You will tremble before my incredible power! Luminize! Dark Master!" Slav said.
"Destruction! Creation! Light! Darkness! All go hand in hand, Lumenize! Inferno and Paradiso!" Simon said.
"Buddy...FIGHT!" Paruko said.
"Raise the flag!" The four said.
"Legend World." Keisetsu said.
"Star Dragon World!" Kanata said.
"Darkness Dragon World!" Slav said.
"Divine Guardians!" Simon said.
"The first moves ours! Charge and Draw!" Keisetsu said. "I buddy Equip "Demonic Descent Sword of the King", Laevateinn!"
Keisetsu grabbed Laevateinn off his back as the large red wrap around it unfurled. It then transformed into its true mechanical form.
"Hello, master." A female voice spoke.
"This time, I'm winning." Kanata said.
"In your dreams." Keisetsu said slashing Kanata.
10-8
"My turn. Charge and Draw! I pay 1 gauge and call One Winged Hate Dragon, Left Slasher to the left and then call Apparition Demon Knight, Lasty to the center. Now Lasty attack the fighter!" Slav called.
12-11
"Okay..my turn! Draw! Charge and Draw! I call Kalvados to the center. Then cast Enhancement. Then call Flying Crystal Dragon, Sheldre to the left. Then equip Crystal Greaves! Sheldre, Kalvados, attack the fighter!"
11-8
"You're up, Simon." Kanata said.
"Yeah...Let's Dance Boys! Draw! Charge and Draw! First, I set Gate of Pardon, Forgiven. If I have no monsters on the field and no cards in my drop zone, I can send one card in my hand to the bottom of my deck. When I do, I can call one Guardians monster without paying its call cost. I call Swoop Envoy, Angelus to the center, Heavenarms, Zena to the right, and finally Deity Age Envoy, Michealis to the left!" Simon said.
"You just called a monster to the left. Left Slasher's thunder mine now activates!" Slav said as Simon got zapped.
11-10
"You okay? It's just one damage, but you have to be careful with Hundred Demons with the Thunder Mine ability." Hope said.
"Don't worry, I'm alright." Simon said. "Now, Angelus, Zena, Michealis...CHARGE!" Simon said as all three attacked.
"An all out link attack? Ha! What an amateur!" Slav said as all three slayed his monsters.
"He didn't do any damage, but that's no problem. Simon knows what he's doing." Hope said.
"Also, thanks to my card's effect Angelus has the "Blessing Pierce" effect." Simon said. "Because I summoned Angelus when Gate of Pardon, Forgiven was in play, I was allowed to draw a card. I cast! Arcana Flash! With this, I check the top five cards of my deck. If any of them have Actor Knights in their name, I deal one Damage to you!" He said.
"Wait, Actor Knights? Those were in Angelique's deck!" Kazuichi said.
"Generic cards can be used in any deck, so as far as concerned, it's allowed." Keebo said.
"Actor Knights, Fool, Magician, Star, Chariot, and Priestess. So that's a total of 5 damage to you." Simon said.
10-5
"Hey, that's gotta be cheating right?" Slav asked.
"Seeing as how they're Generic, I'll overlook your accusation." Mime said.
"I'm really not feeling the love today." Slav said.
"Mime has a point there. Like Keebo said earlier, Generic cards can be used in any deck. It's a good thing to fill your deck with if you find it a few cards short." Fulgore said.
"Damn it. Hehehe. Too bad he has no clue what I got in store." Slav smiled and thought to himself.
"Now it's our turn. And I'll start off with this! Demonic Descent Sword of the King …. Laevateinn ….OVERKILL!" Keisetsu shouted. "With this, I can now check the top five cards of my deck and equip up to three items from them. And I equip...Fabricated Sword of the King, Eckesachs Replica, Sword of the King, Excalibur and Immortal Sword of the King, Durandal! But not done yet! Cast, Heroic Tale! Increase my gauge by four. Now I equip two more items! Fabricated Sword of the King, Armas Replica, and Fabricated Sword of the King, Nagelring Replica!"
"That's a total of six items!" Hope said.
"That's cheating! He can't have that many equipped at once!" Starlight protested.
"Actually he can. Laevateinn's effect allows Keisetsu to wield any number of items." Tails said.
"So that's how he was able to beat so many fighters without monsters." Mari said.
"Yeah, but out of all the swords he's using, only two are real, and he stole them. The others are just copies." Luna said. "You don't have to watch if this is making you angry, Tetsu."
"I've taken swords myself so...I can't really put myself higher than him." Tetsu said.
"To think he's using Excalibur and Durandal like they're his own, but they're Shosetsu's…" Ace said as he looked at his Excalibur.
"I'll slice you into a million pieces!" Keisetsu said accelerating on his board and wielding Laevateinn. "But first, that monster of yours… is in my way!" He said slicing Kalvados in half, but he revived with Soulguard. "Now...I think I'll use these two next." He said grabbing Armas and Eckesachs.
"Cast! Brush Upper!" Kanata said.
"Fine." Keisetsu said tossing away Armas. "Then I'll use this!" Keisetsu said grabbing Durandal.
"Cast! Brush Upper!" Kanata said.
"This is next!" Keisetsu said as he grabbed Excalibur. "You're a moron if you think you can beat me!" He said destroying Kalvados. "Double Attack! Excalibur!"
8-5
"Now...I'll use this!" Keisetsu said grabbing Nagelring and slaying Sheldre. "My turn is over."
"Hehehe. Now it's my show. Draw. Charge and draw! I buddycall to the center...Hundred Mechs General, CHAOS Gokumengaiou!" Slav said.
5-6
"Another buddy chaosified…" Simon muttered. "Just how many people and species do you have to enslave until you're satisfied?!"
"I'm never gonna stop. Heck, I'll even enslave an entire world if I have to!" Slav said.
"You're nothing but scum..." Simon said as his left eye glowed.
"Now let's get the show over with! I call Apocalypse Knights Brigade, Pale Riders to the left and right! Then I'll cast Hundred Demons Sorcery, Dark Target!" Slav said as a mark appeared on Angelus's forehead.
"What is that?" Simon asked.
"What? Never played darts before? My monsters are the darts...and your monster in the center is the dart board!" Slav said. "Pale Riders on the left, attack Angelus!"
"Cast! Heavens Shield!" Simon said.
10-11
"Pale Riders on the right….time to redeem your comrades miss!" Slav said.
The Pale Riders charged at Angelus as they struck.
"Now Dark Target's effect kicks in. If the opponent's monster I marked is destroyed, I draw a card and gain 1 life." Slav said.
6-7
"That's powerful…" Hope said.
"Yeah, very." Peko siad.
"Now, Gokumengaiou! Attack the fighter!" Slav said.
"Not good! Since Gokumengaiou is in Slavs center, he's got Double Attack!" Kendo said.
"Cast! Heaven's Shield!" Simon said.
11-12
"Nice try...but I still have my second attack!" Slav said as Gokumengaiou struck Simon.
12-10
"I end my turn." Slav said.
"Now do you both understand? You're weaklings. Laevateinn is the strongest card there is, and Slav will keep doing his thing. You two can't compete with us." Keisetsu said.
"Hmph, you're such an idiot." Simon said.
"You never know what happens during a Buddyfight. Wisdom gave you that card, so if I beat you, will you ask for an even stronger card?" Kanata asked. "And Slav, if you win, will you keep enslaving everybody you come across for profit and power, and throw away the ones you find useless?"
"That's always been his mantra. Heck, if Jexi hadn't shown up to the Coliseum, i doubt anyone would vouch for you, Hera. Your 100 win streak wouldn't even matter. The people who watch you would just want you to keep fighting. That's no way for anyone to live, no way. Not even you." Hope said.
"Yes." Hera nodded. "For years...I fought battle after battle...fighting in order to free the other slaves you have captive down there. I was fighting for their sake. Fighting was how I survived. I never thought freedom would come...but...my prayers were answered."
"You two have convinced yourself that Wisdom, Slaves and power make you strong, but they don't. At least not you, Keisetsu. You got this strong on your own!" Kanata said.
"If you wanna lecture us, then beat us first!" Keisetsu snapped.
"And Slav, I pity you, but...this is where your enslavement of people and species end!" Simon said as his left eye glowed even brighter.
(Cue- Bayonetta- Fly me to the Moon: Climax Mix)
"Go ahead! Gokumengaiou has soulguard! Even if you break through! I will survive!" Slav said.
"Alright, then have it your way. Draw! Charge and Draw! I equip Nirvana Sword, Heavens Marius!" Simon said. "You won't get away from this!" He said as he took aim with Heavens Marius. "TELOC VOVIM!"
"Wait, what?!" Slav asked as Simon fired and an Infernal Portal appeared as the arrow passed by it as behind it appeared Scoleopendra, a centipede demon known as the Eradicator of Paradise.
"He summoned an Infernal Demon in mid attack?!"
"Well, he is an Umbra Magician. Only makes sense for his Demons to attack when he does." Hope smiled.
Scoleopendra soared past the arrow fired by Heavens Marius, driving it off course.
"In other words… Scoleopendra is his true arrow from Heavens Marius!" Hope said as Scoleopendra wrapped around Gokumengaiou and squeezed hard, breaking him into pieces.
"Didn't I say it was useless?! Revive with Soulguard!" Slav said as Gokumengaiou returned. "Doesn't matter what demon you summon. This is still a game with rules that make it impossible for you to beat me!"
"Dammit…" Simon muttered.
"Don't give up Simon! It ain't over till it's over!" Hope called.
"Hope…" Simon said.
"You still have monsters, use em!" Akane said.
"Akane…" Simon said before showing a determined look. "Alright, Zena, Michaelis, CHARGE!" He said as they attacked. "Thanks to Hope...I almost forgot about this ability. With Michaelis. When he's here...I can return three cards from my drop zone...and return them to my deck...in order to destroy a monster!"
"What?!" Slav said.
"Begone!" Michaelis said slaying Gokumengaiou as he vanished.
"Crap crap crap!" Slav said.
"Zena has 2 critical, Michaelis has 2 and my item has two...so altogether...it's six!" Simon said.
7-1
"Haaaa...haaaa. I'm...I'm gonna make it. I can still succeed." Slav said sweating a bit.
"Final Phase!" Simon shouted.
"What the?" Slav said.
"This...is for Guru!" Simon said. "I cast! Guardians? Executioners? Or Worse?!" He said as Omne floated behind him.
"No! How could you possibly have his impact?!" Slav asked.
"Turns out Guru survived. He gave his impact to Simon as a little present. Guess it paid off." Gao said.
"Plus...when that impact is used with Guardians...he can have any card deal effect damage equal to its critical." Rainbow said.
"So through Omne… he's gonna deal 2 damage via Zena!" Indigo said as Zena flied up to Omne's face. She winked at the heavenly Dragonarms before Zena flied at Slav as Omne joined him by drop kicking at Slav.
"Oh….GOOOO-" Slav said before being stricken.
1-0
Game over, Slav! Winner: Simon Neptune!
"New do, Dead you!" Simon said as he danced before striking a pose like Bayonetta.
"Well...there we have it." Mime said tossing the key to Simon's feet. "Now...I recommend you get that collar off you...within the next 2 minutes." Mime said holding a detonator.
"W-wait! We...we can talk this over! Master, please! Your father and I...we've been good friends for many years. I have so many slaves that could benefit you. Even any of them on the….plat...form…" Slav said seeing the platform bare except for a single person, a young woman in a white cloak with long white hair.
"What the… where'd she come from?!" Lemon asked.
"You! What did you do?" Slav asked.
"I freed your slaves looking for someone I have been searching for. But as it turns out, none of them were who I was looking for." She said turning her head as the group saw the Magic World symbol on her forehead.
"The Magic World Emblem! She's a descendant!" Chibi Panda said.
"Okay...no slaves...but maybe I could be your slave! I'd do anything for you master!" Slav said.
"Really. In that case...here is my order...get lost." Mime said pressing it as the collar around Slav went off as he was consumed by the substance leaving nothing behind but his clothing and deck.
"Farewell…" Simon muttered before grabbing the deck.
"This is...all so sad. So...I'll just have to make it a better victory! Draw! Charge and Draw! I buddycall to the center...Heavenly Crystal Dragon, Aldo Athora to the center!" Kanata said as Athora took center. "Attack the fighter!"
8-6
"Double attack!" Kanata said.
"I want you to understand...Kanata's feelings!" Athora shouted.
"Big deal! Cast! Bloody Holy Grail!" Keisetsu said. "And add to my hand Fabricated Sword of the King, Caladbolg Replica to my hand from the dropzone. My turn has come again! Draw! Charge and Draw! Now cast Symbel Gard and draw two cards. I equip all of my remaining hand cards. Equip two Armas Replicas and two Caladbolg Replicas. My ten sword style is complete! I'll slash you all apart!"
"Heavenly Crystal Dragon … Aldo Athora….OVERTURN!" Kanata shouted. "Now Athora cannot be destroyed. You also now take one damage for every attack."
"So what? With Caladbolg...all effect damage is reduced to zero." Keisetsu said as he attacked Athora with each sword doing no damage at all. "You could never understand Master Wisdom like I do. Now that you've used Overturn, it can't be used again. On my next turn, I'll defeat you."
"Final Phase!" Kanata said.
"What? But Cristiano Crystal Shoot can't…" Keisetsu said.
"Accept our new impact!" Athora said.
"With this impact...it gains two damage for each time you attacked!" Kanata said trading shots between him and Athora. "Direct...Dynamic...Diamond...OVERHEAD!" Kanata said shooting at Keisetsu.
"14...damage?" Keisetsu said as the attack landed.
6-0
Game over! Winner: Kanata Ozora!
"Now that's what I call a Climax!" Hope said.
"I wonder if Hekatoncheir could learn something from that…" Erica said.
"He serves up Golem cores like Volleyball, Kanata is into soccer. Totally different." Rainbow said.
"Looks like we win." Simon said as he walked over to the group holding Slav's deck.
"Thank you for freeing all of Slavs captives, miss. If it weren't for you, Simon wouldn't have won." Hope thanked.
"I was not doing it for him or you. I was doing it for my own needs." She said. "But in the end, what I was trying to find was not here."
"That mark...it told you to come here." Jexi said.
"You know of...You seem more...well versed then the others here. The name given to me when I became a magician is Elementa." she said.
"Listen...I'm not sure if it will help but...if you join with us...maybe we can find what you are searching for." Jexi said.
"An interesting proposal. I accept." she said.
"Elementa, a magician… not regarding that insult, it's great to have another Descendant join us." Hope said before she stepped on his foot. "OW!"
"Keep this in mind..I have disdain towards those who state the obvious." she said.
"I'll take your word for it… oh my foot…" Hope said.
"Just as long as you don't rub us the wrong way we'll get along just fine." Saki said.
"Saki, don't say stuff like that!" Hope said before they heard slow clapping.
"How very...entertaining." Mime said slow clapping. "You all have earned the right now...to meet with Wisdom within his room."
"Seems we'll be meeting the big man himself." Kagura said.
"Wisdom…" Gao said.