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[ With Deku watching the whole class practicing.. ]
"So.. you and this "Cardinal".. is also a administrator as well? She's a separate individual when Quinella transferred a copy of her memories? And everything that happened.. Cardinal is trapped inside of a library as we speak? And you two are thinking of a way to stop Quinella?" Deku said
("Yes. We've had to stay low to think of some way to put an end of her plans~ She wanted to take over the world.. but as she's searching for people who have evilness in their hearts.. to see how can withstand the Curse Mark.") Charlotte said
"Wait?! "For people who have evilness in their hearts".. I don't have any evilness in my heart~"
("Well, to be specific to what I'm talking about.. I meant to "Jealousy", "Bitterness", "Grudges", "Demonic Hatred". Anything that's opposite from good.") Charlotte said as Deku was surprised when she explained about "Evilness"
"So.. she thinks.. I have the evilness in my heart? I don't have any grudges on anyone.. well.. I mean.. with Joe and Volt are one thing.. and I guess.. I did feel jealous.. back In SAO.. but I let let that go behind me.. I guess she gave me the mark because of my past.." Deku said
("Deku, how are you feeling now? Is the mark harming you?") Charlotte said
"I feel fine now.. but I have a feeling it will be back hurting again.."
"(Okay, that's good. As long as you keep calm.. then everything will be stabilized perfectly~)"
("Charlotte! Can you hear me!")
[ Cardinal use Telepath to Charlotte.. ]
("What's wrong?") Charlotte said
("I'm sensing an demonic presence at the school! There are 2 already there! It's one of Quinella's men; Joe and Volt!") Cardinal said
("What?! Why are they here?!") Charlotte asked
("I don't know.. but they're not doing anything for now.. but could they be after Dekarusu.. whatever you do.. get him away.. if he fights them.. things could get worse for him. Make sure he gets out of that school immediately! Don't tell Deku what I said to you. Understand?") Cardinal said as Charlotte understand the situation
("I understand~!") Charlotte was back to telepath with Deku. ("So Deku? What are you planning to do today?") Charlotte asked Deku
"I'm planning to visit my cousins today.. why?" Deku asked why
("Um? No reason..") Charlotte said
[ Then as the day went down faster than expected.. the class was about to dismiss for the day.. ]
"Hey Alice." As Alice turns around, she spotted Bercouli, getting her attention.
"Yes, Bercouli~Sensei?"
"I need you to stay after school for something.. a little meeting with the teachers." Bercouli said
"Yes sir." Bercouli nods his head
"Alright, we'll be at the consul office, we'll get started as soon as you're ready. Everyone, you're all dismissed." Bercouli said as he left the classroom
"Hey Alice, is the meeting something serious?" Kirito said
"Um, no, I don't think so. I believe it's about the next semester.." Alice said
"I really hope that we all can stay in one class instead of splitting up." Liz said
"Well, we'll see what happens.. I see you guys later." Alice left the classroom
"Man! Honestly.. with this school is making us do so much work.. can't wait to go home and chill." Klein said as Liz added
"You said it.. I'm tired of just swinging the mace around.. but it's really good that I know how to protect myself at least.." Liz said
"Yep, and we did learn about the breathing technique.. although I'm not sure if I'm making good progress for that.." Silica said
"Wait, you guys learned the breathing technique as well?" Asuna asked
"Yeah, why?" Liz said
"Because we learned about that technique as well, it was incredibly useful." Asuna said as Aiko spoke
"Indeed, it really is. It was like I have infinite stamina." Aiko added on
"That's right, I was able to keep up with Fanatio~Sensei.. a little bit." Suguha said
"It's really effective in a long time combat situation.. but it's also useful in long ranges.." Akuma said
"These teachers know what they're doing for us students alright." Klien said
[ While the gang was having a good conversation about their breathing lessons.. Deku was planning on leaving the school.. but Yuuki got his attention..]
"Hm? Hey Deku~Kun, what are you going to do today?" Yuuki asked her boyfriend
"I'm planning on visiting Akira and the others today.." Yuuki noticed the sad expression on his face when he said his sentence.
"Oh, I wanna go and see them too.. me and Aiko bought some stuff for them." Yuuki said
"Really? Like what?"
"Fruit baskets for them, a bunch of really good and delicious apples." Yuuki smiled
"Well that's really thoughtful of you two. I'm definitely sure Akira and Soma will be delighted.. and with Big Bro Aoi would be fine with it, in a cool way of course." Deku said as Asuna heard their conversation
"Oh Deku~Kun, your planning to go to the hospital? I wanna go with you guys." Asuna insisted on joining him and Yuuki
"Uh, yeah, sure." Deku said as he was ready to go. "I'm going now, if you guys wanna come, let's go now." Deku walked out of the classroom
"Coming." Yuuki catches up with him, as Aiko and Asuna was behind her
[ As the four of them already left.. Ronye and Tiese plans to go to the hospital with them.. but they decided not to.. the same thing with Kirito and Eugeo.. but Kirito has a bad feeling all of a sudden~ ]
("I don't know why I'm having a bad feeling.. something bad is going to happen today.. I can feel it somehow..") Kirito said to himself as Eugeo spoke to him
"Hey Kirito? Are you okay? You look tense up." Eugeo said
"I'm okay.. it's just that.. I have a bad feeling suddenly.." Kirito said
"What make you feel that way?" Eugeo asked
"I.. don't know.. something isn't right." Kirito said
[ Now all students were heading home.. now only ones are inside the school are Alice and the teachers~ The "Meeting" is about to commence.. ]
"Ah! Now Alice is here.. we can finally get started with our meeting." Bercouli said as all the teachers were present. "Now, I call this meeting because.. this situation is really going down incredibly badly.." Bercouli said
"What you mean by that, Bercouli?" Serlut said
"What I mean is this~ One of the students in this school~ Dekarusu Sumisu has the Curse Mark.. and he's in grave danger as we speak.." Everyone except Alice was surprised
"W-Wait?! Young Sumisu has the mark? How?" Eldrie said
"Well.. luckily our Alice here know how he got it? Alice?" Bercouli said
"Yes~"
[ With Alice explained everything.. about the Curse Mark, The Administrator; Quinella, her slaves; Joe and Volt and Dekarusu's Doppelgänger; Deku Black.. everyone was shocked to hear about everything Alice just explained..~ ]
"I see? That's it.. the mark is tearing him up inside.." Fanatio said.
"Exactly. Ever since that day.. he's getting worse and worse.. and I don't know how much he can withstand the mark." Alice said
"And plus.. I have a feeling that.. with that mark.. he'll go rogue on us." Bercouli said as Alice was shocked
"Wait?! Do you really think he'll go rogue?!" Alice said
"I hate to admit it.. but yes. Because, that kid just wanted to get stronger.. he's making good progress at first.. but now.. with that mark in the way.. it's making him feel like he's standing still. And plus.. I think he's getting too frustrated.. as he sees Alice and the others moving forward.. especially with rival; Kirito." Bercouli said
"Kirito? I thought they're just friends?" Fizel said
"Exactly. They're friends.. but at the same time.. with the both of them are equally strong.. they're reaction time and speed are in sync.. but.. with Kirito.. he's at the advantage. He thinks Dekarusu as a friend and rival.. but with the same thing with Dekarusu.. but as his rival.. it's a different story." Bercouli said
"What you mean by that?" Linel asked
"It's got to do with their past.. their history together.." Bercouli said
"With Dekarusu.. could he possibly hold a grudge or something?" Fanatio questioned
"Maybe.. but we all don't completely know that. We can't judge a book by its cover for one thing. All we need to do is find own what's going to happen for ourselves if possible." Bercouli said
"One question? What if someone or two are targeting Deku again? How are we supposed to keep him safe and other innocent people?" Alice said
"Good question~"
FINGER SNAP!
[ With Bercouli snapped his fingers.. a few people suddenly entered the counsel room~ ]
"Gasp"
"The others~" Alice was surprised
"Yes! I wanted them to lay low for a while. I save them for back up just in case something bad happens.. but unfortunately.. we're going to need some more reinforcements.." Bercouli said
"Now, we're back at full strength?" Alice said
"I should say at least 80%." Bercouli said as Alice nods her head. "With Eydis, Renly and Sheyta.. we have enough for now.. that I would say.. but luckily.. there's one more person~"
"One more?" Deusolbert said
"Yeah~ You may come in now.."
[ The person entered the room.. and everyone was surprised as they seen someone who they never seen before in their lives.. ]
"This person..?" Fizel said
"This girl...?" Serlut said
"Everyone.. this lady right here is~
"Medina Orthinanos." Bercouli introduced a girl named "Medina". "She's working with us in the meantime, her strength is almost compared with Alice's strength, so don't~
FLASHED!!
"Everyone! Get ready~!!!"
CRASHED!!! BOOM!!!
[ As the scenery changes to Deku and the others grab the fruit baskets for Akira, Soma and Aoi.. they were heading out to the hospital.. ]
"So Deku~Kun?" Asuna spoke to Deku
"?!" Deku looked at Asuna
"After you see your cousins, what you planning to do next?" Asuna asked
"Well.. honestly.. I'll train.. since I don't have any homework or anything else to do.." Deku said
"Well, after this, we're planning on going out for some ice cream. I heard they got a mysterious flavored ice cream. If we can guess the flavor right, we can get a year-off free ice cream." Asuna said as Yuuki and Aiko was surprisingly excited
"Woah! A whole year of free ice cream?! Niiice!" Yuuki smiled
"That's sounds great." Aiko was also excited in a calm tone
"What about you, Deku~Kun? You're in?" Asuna said
"No. Don't care about that.." Asuna and the others was shocked as he said those words
"What's up with the attitude?!" Asuna said
"What attitude? I don't want no ice cream.. that's it." Deku said as he raised his eyebrow
"Are you okay, Deku~San? The mark is not hurting you?" Aiko asked
"Yeah.. I'm okay.. just not trying to be rude to you guys.." Deku said
[ Then as soon as they finally reach to their destination.. ~]
"Huh? What's going on?!" Yuuki said as all the nurses were running away as fast as they can
"Quick! All of them needed treatment! They're not going to make it on time! Hurry!"
[ Deku and the others heard the nurses' about "they" are going to die~ That makes Deku and the others even more worried~ but with Dr. Kurahashi came just in time but he was in a hurry~!"
"Dekarusu! Everyone! Come on! Hurry!" It made the others surprised and scared.. as they followed behind Dr. Kurahashi as they sprinted up to him.. then Deku spoke to the doctor
"Doc Kurahashi! What's happening?! What's going on! Are my cousins safe~?"
"No! They're in a critical condition!!" Dr. Kurahashi said as Deku was shocked
"What!! What happened!" Deku almost shouted
"Someone broke inside the hospital and slaughtered them and some other patients! As we enter the room, stay in the waiting room area and Do NOT! Come inside~!"
- To be continued -