Kiyotaka POV
The blast connected. Smokes forming all over the place.
But when the smoke clears out, the image of my guild master is still there.
Selene: "I'm still here, little boy."
Kiyo: "That's a troublesome ability. It would be great if I could have that too."
Selene: "Ah, is that so? whatever. Meet me at my room later. And remember, you don't have any right to refuse."
Kiyo: "What if I refuse then?"
She extends her hand onto my face.
Selene: "I believe that blast eariler already stored enough power for me to return. I can blow your head anytime I want."
What an annoying ability.
Kiyo: "Fine....whatever you say..."
Selene: *smirks* "Good boy. Let's go, Rico."
Rico: "Yes, master!"
With that, the master and her lackey returned to the guild hall.
Kiyo: "We should get going too."
Lina: "Yeah...sure."
Guild Hall
Master's room
Kiyo: "So, what do you want to talk about?"
Selene: "I'll keep it brief. That monster definetely attacked you. But how did you survive, I wonder?"
I knew it. Of course she would be one of the few people that would notice....
Hah....
Kiyo: "Just as you predicted, my real ability is not the gun."
Selene: "Care to tell me about the real deal?"
Kiyo: "Sorry, but that's all I can tell you. Just like how you kept secrets from your trusted people, there are some things that I can't share to you."
Selene: "Secrets? what secrets, I wonder?"
Kiyo: "Who knows. But as I said, there are some secrets that we must keep to ourselves, right?"
Selene: "Ahahahah...I like your way of thinking, kid. I would be so dissapointed if you literally just obey my request."
Kiyo: "So then, have you told the guild about the event?"
Selene: "Of course. And to my suprise, they actually agreed completely."
Kiyo: "Your underlings must've loved you so much. What did you do to them? giving them blowjobs?"
Selene: "Ahahah, you're making me blush, brat." she said while giving off a fake smile. And suddenly, the room pressure gets really heavy.
Holy shit...she's serious....
I tried summoning my gun.
Wait....
There's nobody here.
Selene: "What's wrong? can't summon your gun?"
This woman....did she do this on purpose?
Selene: "I see....so that's your real ability eh? impressive." she said as she stood up and got closer to me.
Kiyo: "Enlighten me."
Selene: "Back then, when you tried to summon your gun against me, I don't buy the excuse that you had the gun ability. But then, after Lina told you to stop, your gun suddenly appears. I wonder why...."
Tch, this is why I hate A.I's.
Selene: "But now that you're alone with me, whom you just told that your ability is not the gun, your gun didn't appear. Then the only reason behind that is simple."
She extended her slender hand and grabs my neck, pinning me to the wall.
Kiyo: "!"
Selene: "Your ability.....is what the other person think your ability thinks, right?"
Kiyo: "Im....pressive..." I said as I offer no resistance. It's too risky....
Even though her physical strength is not as good as mine, if I offer her any resistance she would use her powers against me, which would be pretty dangerous. So I just hold her hand thightly and let her choke me.
(A/N: Nikonagi would enjoy being you.)
Selene: "But that's not all, right? your ability is not that simple. If that was the case, then with that Lina kid, you can just summon your gun all the time. But why doesn't it come out when you tried it the first time against me." she said as she increased her grip even harder.
Kiyo: "Ugh...." it's....getting difficult to breathe.
Selene: "I assume there is another condition. The person must be involved with you for your ability to activate."
Kiyo: "What....if I...delayed my summon....I wonder..." I muttered.
Selene: "Impossible. You clearly gave a panicked expression back then. You were suprised that you weren't able to manipulate me into thinking your ability is the gun. Which is why, when Lina stepped up, your gun appeared. Because Lina is involving herself with you, am I right? player kun." she said with a smirk.
There's....no use....I better confess rather than getting choked to death by this woman...
Kiyo: "Yeah...you're right...."
Selene: "Good boy."
She increased her grip strength for the last time and releases my neck.
Kiyo: " *intense coughing* "That...was dangerous...."
Selene: "Playing secrets with me is not nice, boy."
Kiyo: "You really are the worst...." I said as I rubbed the pain on my neck.
Selene: "I'm a woman who will do anything for my goal. Threatening a member wouldn't hurt."
Kiyo: "Yeah...whatever. Are you satisfied now?"
Selene: "Of course. You can leave. Now that I already learned what your ability is, I can really trust you."
Kiyo: "But you're the one who's giving me trust issues."
Selene: "Sorry about that."
Kiyo: "I'm going outside...."
Selene: "Yeah sure. Take care."
Kiyo: "See you later, psycho woman."
I then left the room. But then, from the window, I saw a comossion.
That guy....I think his name is Max, right? I wonder what the hell happened with him...he's tied up like that...
Red Dragon guild hall
Tsukasa POV
Final battle is approaching. And losing is definetely not an option.
Lina's ability is already determined. It's the same as Erika. Although Erika's are stronger because her normal physical stats are far above Lina.
But the real issue is Kiyotaka....
that point blank attack from Masaya is surely impossible to escape, even for me.
Then how....how did he do it...
Masaya: "Tsukasa san. I brought a host here." Masaya said as he opened my door.
Akashi: "Masaya. What is it?"
Masaya: "The truth is....here, look at this guy."
I looked at the guy beside Masaya.
Akashi: "If I remember, you're the bodyguard assigned with Max for green team espionage right? Lionel, if I'm not wrong."
Lionel: "That's right...I....the white team got us good!"
Akashi: "Hoh? what did they do now?"
Lionel: "They surrounded us...me and Max...both of us got surrounded...I...I was almost arrested! but luckily Max helped me to escape....and he also have a message for you, Tsukasa san."
Akashi: "Let me hear it."
I remember Max being there too. But I don't really remember his exact position.
Lionel: "It's about the gun kid. If I remember, you ordered Max to obsereve the battle yesterday, right?"
Akashi: "I remember that. Go on."
Lionel: "He said he saw it. The kid's trick. You guys can't see it through the walls, but he saw it clearly. The kid should have been killed by Masaya san's corpses. But he was fine for some reason. And the next thing we know, he fired his gun. That's what he said...."
I see. So there is a trick behind his miracle safe. I guess that thing being dumb luck are out of question after all.
Akashi: "I see. Good work."
For now, I should not focus on what Kiyotaka's ability is. But rather, I will defeat him and make him talk.
I opened my phone and called Erika.
Erika: "What is it, Tsukasa?"
Akashi: "Erika...are you finished with your exercise?"
Erika: "Yeah. Pretty much."
Akashi: "I'm going to change our strategy a little bit. Remember what I told you about Kiyotaka's ability? apparently it's the truth. He does have another ability besides his gun."
Erika: "Eh? what are you going to do then?"
Akashi: "We'll see it later."
H-1 of the main event
Kiyotaka POV
6 days have passed. On the last 6 days, i've been trying to use various abilities to complete my ability. And I must say, it's a really taxing task.
I almost broke down after rigurous training.
I wonder how many times have passed after all these times.
Real world
Tatsuya POV
Daiki: "Fuckin finally. I'm bored watching them strategize for 2 hours straight."
Nanami: "Yeah...the last 6 days on their world are boring...."
Nagumo: "Can't say i disagree. But at last, the good part is here."
Miyuki: "It's finally time, right? onii sama."
Tatsuya: "Yeah. You're right, Miyuki."
I got to admit that both Kiyotaka and Akashi have formed a pretty well-done plan. But I wonder who will win at the end.
Heh...I'm getting excited at their showdown. I want to see it. Who will be the true victor in this war.
Back to Kiyotaka POV
And to think there's a traitor called Max on our group....sheesh....
Speaking of Max, I heard the master executed him for treason. I guess even game worlds like this can be dangerous.
But well, no that I need Max anyways. He doesn't have a single purpose anymore.
Lina: "Hey, you're deep in thought. What's wrong?"
Kiyo: "No...nothing...it's just...I'm tired..."
Lina: "Yeah...me too. Ever since Nagumo reigned as the new director, I never had any peaceful day. My INSTA got stolen, my enemies are far superior than me, and now I'm inside of a game world."
Kiyo: "Must be rough, huh?"
Lina: "You got that right....but hey, atleast the star's pretty,:
Kiyo: "Can't deny that. Medieval times are better at this aspect after all..."
Random NPC: "Heeyy~~food is ready!"
Lina: "Coming!"
Seriously....how did she got excited by food in a game world. But I guess they still taste good after all....
Anyways...
My plan is ready. But I doubt it would be enough to beat him.
No. I will make it enough. There is no turning back anymore. It's wether I lose or he lose.
To think I would get expelled if I lose here....
I have my protection point from the last class poll, but it seems I can't use it in this stage.
Oh well. Being overly cautious will gain me nothing.
I'll just do what I can.
Tomorrow, Final battle day
After we registered our leader to the system, we're now ready.
The towers are already visible. Good thing I made an expedition on the last week to predict where the tower could be.
Selene: "You've done well, kid."
Kiyo: "Aww, you're making me blush." I said with a monotone voice.
Lina: "Stop flirting."
Kiyo: "Sorry...."
Not long, a projection of Yotsuba Maya appears again.
Maya: "Ladies and Gentleman, hunt the master starts now~"
Selene: "Let's go! take the towers!"
Everyone except myself all charged straight into the arena.
Selene: "You're not going with them?"
Kiyo: "I need to assess the situation first. I will be a goner if I charged straight in. We need Lina to hold on Kirisaki meanwhile I have to find Akashi as soon as I can. If I can't find him before Kirisaki beats Lina, then our hopes of winning this war is totally 0."
Selene: "Ah...right. You're targetting that redhead called Tsukasa right?"
Kiyo: "Yeah. I will personally hunt him down. Not to underestimate our comrades, but they won't stand a chance against Akashi. Especially against his frightening ability."
Selene: "Hoh? how did you know about his ability?"
Flashback
Infront of us was Max, the traitor of our white team. Brutally beaten up.
Of course, the one torturing him was none other than our master herself.
Good thing he wasn't a masochist unlike a certain writer or else he would just get a boner after being stepped in so many times.
Selene: "Your execution will take place tomorrow, Max. Any last words?"
Max: "Fuck off, white haired bitch."
Master stayed silent without uttering a single word.
Selene: "You disgust me. May you rot in hell, traitor."
With that, our master left the torture room.
Lina: "She's rutheless...."
Kiyo: "She didn't take traitors lightly after all."
Especially she won't even hesitate to hurt a member to get what she wants.
I still remember that pain on my neck. She was totally serious. Just to get information on my ability.
Kiyo: "More importantly, Lina."
Lina: "What is it?"
Kiyo: "Give me a geass ability. I need to extract information from him."
Lina: "E-eh? like....Lelouch's ability?"
Kiyo: "Yeah that."
Lina: "Oh okay...."
After she thinks for a while, my ability is ready.
Kiyo: "Answer my question." I said as I brainwashed him.
Max: "Yes....master...."
Kiyo: "Akashi's ability, Tell me."'
Max: "The ability to collect debts owed to you in the form of commands which must be obeyed."
Kiyo: "That's pretty vague. Tell me the details on how he did it."
Max: "This ability allows Tsukasa to enslave anyone who feels they owe him something. The length and extent of the commands that can be given depends on the type of debt. For example, those who believe that he saved their lives are forced to follow orders that put their lives in danger. The ability loses effect once the debt is repaid. Following the previous example, whoever survives the risk that he is ordered to take will be freed from the ability's control."
Kiyo: "Hmm...so you're saying that if he saved someone's lives, the debt would be eternal and he would gain full control over them?"
Max: "Yes. How he did it is simple. Erika tries to kill our members while Tsukasa stops her. And the one being threatened of course saw Tsukasa as their saviour. That's why they felt like they owe him something. In a sense, it's a perfect ability for someone like him."
That's a pretty handy ability.
Simple but powerful. Perfect for someone who never owes a debt like him.
Kiyo: "Tell me. Where is Red team's base."
Max: "xxxx-xx-xxxx." (Can't think of numbers)
Kiyo: "Lastly, tell me the strategy Akashi devised for your team to win this final battle."
Suddenly, electric shock appeared on his body, knocking him out.
Lina: "What?!"
It seems he used someone who had the ability to maintain secrets on this guy. Akashi even predicted that Max would get captured....impressive.
But I think all of this is plenty enough for my strategy.
Kiyo: "I heard Max brings a cooperator with him. I'm curious about this cooperator."
Lina: "Ah...that Lionel guy. Sure, let's see him."
Flashback end
Selene :"i see...that's a dangerous ability."
Not long, Selene's phone rings.
Kiyo: "What is it?"
Selene: "2 towers has been secured."
Kiyo: "I see...."
3rd Person POV
Lina: "I'm almost at the third tower!"
Kiyo: "Good. Just keep going."
But when she's about to climb the tower, a figure appeared.
Erika: "Yo."
Lina: "Erika...."
Kiyo: (Tch...Kirisaki...)
Erika: "Let's settle our score, blondie."
Lina: "You're on."
They said as both of them preapared their stance.
Kiyotaka POV
I never expected Kirisaki to appear this soon. To think Akashi willingly sent her to the front lines....
Kiyo: "Master."
Selene: "What is it?"
Kiyo: "I'm going to-"
Selene: "Get away!" she said while grabbing me.
Kiyo: "!"
That's....Masaya's monsters...
But more importantly...
Kiyo: "Oi...your breasts are on my face."
Selene: "Are you really in a position to complain?" she said as an irk mark appears on her head.
Kiyo: "Sorry. Get off me."
Selene: "Yeah yeah..." she said as she gets off me.
Kiyo: "More importantly, master. Can your ability deal with this situation? there's like....70 of them here."
Selene: "Not even my ability can wipe them all away. Without a risk that is."
Kiyo: "What do you mean?"
Selene: "The power I've stored from tanking your blast 6 days ago is still with me. I just need like a big amount of power to store to be able to finish all of them at once. But then again, it had a big risk."
Kiyo: "What risk?"
Selene: "Let's just say this ability will make me unable to move if I used an overpowered attack."
Kiyo: "But you're not really in the position to complain aren't you?"
Selene: "Yeah. You're absolutely right."
Kiyo: "So. What's the strategy?"
Selene: "I'll give you the most powerful ability I can think of. And you'll blast it at me. Got it?"
Kiyo: "That's fairly simple. But we haven't praticed anything yet. You sure this would work?"
Selene: "Don't worry. This will work. I'm sure."
Kiyo: "I'll trust you then."
Selene: "Good boy. Let's go."
Both of us got out of our hiding place to face Masaya.
Masaya: "Finally ready?"
Kiyo: "More ready than you could ever imagine."
I see. So that's the ability you gave me, Selene. Interesting.
Selene: "Hit me."
Lightning started to appear in my hand.
Masaya: "What?! that lightning....master Ivan's ability?!"
Flashback
Selene: "I will give you Ivan's ability. Which is the power to control lightning. I've clashed with him once, and after I absorbed his lightning, I was able to become even more powerful than before. Basically, this is the best chance we got right now."
Kiyo: "I see....I'll consider that."
Flashback end
Masaya: "How did you...isn't your ability...."
Kiyo: "Gun? yeah. Things happened."
Masaya: "Hahahah....I see. But not even master Ivan's ability can pierce through all of my monsters."
Kiyo: "Who said I was aiming to you?"
Masaya: "Eh?"
Kiyo: "Eat until you're full, Selene." I said as I blasted all of the lightning to Selene.
Masaya: "WHAT?!"
explosion sound
Masaya: "You...you're insane...attacking your own leader?!"
Kiyo: "Who knows, kid. Who knows...."
Smoke clears out and it revealed Selene, her body overflowing with power.
Masaya: "What the fuck....how did she...."
Selene: "Good one, boy."
Kiyo: "Hurry up and finish him."
Selene: "With pleasure."
She extends her hand to Masaya's crowd.
Selene: "Negotiation breakdown."
A flash of blue light appeared and strikes Masaya's whole crew.
Masaya: "AAAAAAHHHHHHh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
After the attack is over, nobody remains there.
Pure destruction. As if he was destroyed by Gojo's Hollow Purple.
Kiyo: "Seriously?"
Selene: "It is what it is, boy."
Kiyo: "How did Ivan even lost to Akashi and Kirisaki if his lightning stored that much power."
Selene: "Ivan himself is weak. It's just his ability boosts me to the limit. That's all."
Ah...now I see why they're able to beat master Ivan.
Selene: "Well done....brat." she said as she fell down.
But before she falls, I held her.
Kiyo: "You're too reckless."
Selene: "Ahahah...that's just who I am...."
Kiyo: "You've done your part, Selene. You can rest. Let me handle the rest."
Selene: "I'm counting on you...leader."
Kiyo: "Can you give me the gun ability back?"
Selene: "What's the good? it's not like we're going to meet each other again for a short time."
Kiyo: "As long as I don't deactivate it, it's fine."
Selene: "Ah...I see...."
After a while, my gun ability is back.
Selene: "Good luck, leader." she said as she passed out.
I carried her body and rested it on our base. And after that, I summoned my gun again.
Kiyo: "Don't worry. I'll win this war for you, master."
I opened my phone and used 10 points to locate Akashi.
Akashi Tsukasa's location: xxxx-xx-xxxx
I see.....
No time to waste, I immediately move to Akashi's location.
Tsukasa POV
Selene is eliminated, huh...but the cost is Masaya got eliminated.
It seems she teamed up with Kiyotaka just to take down Masaya. Atleast that's what my radar shows me.
And judging by his position....
He's coming here.
I internally smirked.
Come and get me if you can, Kiyotaka.
I'll show you the difference of our ability.
To Be Continued
Hi BigFrog Here, I Hope you enjoy the chapter xD
A/N
Next is the last chap of this Nagumo reign arc! finally this arc is about to be finished!
Kiyo vs Tsukasa final showdown next chap
Winter break special coming soon. It will have 2 chaps just like summer break.
Updates will be quite irregular because I have to think of the plot going forward.
Class points at November
Class A-1820(Arisu)
Class B-1290(Honami)
Class C-1210(Ryuuen)
Class D-1140(Suzune)
Sorry if it had an uncomfortable pace and boring
Feel free to critisize the chapter!
Published date: 28-06-2022