Maple POV
It was the last day of the event so far say everyone in our group did the best they could, although I was sad to hear that Kasumi died to that one girl Cha-Hae I heard it was a great match so I couldn't be more happy for her friend and teammate. I was right now in the beach area trying to get some skills from some monsters I was fighting doing some monster as she the used
" Paralyzing Shout! "
Was that I was able to paralyze the different monsters in the area
" Perfect now to give them a try "
"Mmm hey not too bad almost like sushi combined with beef jerky. It's not too bad it's almost like when I ate that hydra in my second day"
I saw happily to myself like to munch on it till I got new skill called Zeus Breath it's a defensive skill and allows me too defend against enemies attack and if it doesn't do damage to me, they get hit by a wave of water and electricity sounds really cool and have to try it sometime
I got up and dusted myself off as I began walk but I then got the feeling that I was forgetting something important but then I remembered Sally was challenging Sung Jinwoo and was something that I wanted to watch
"Oh crap I can't believe I got this distracted but that's okay I should be good if I fly there Loving Sacrifice!"
Was that I quickly morphed into my angel form I quickly use a friends list too find where Sally was at hoping I didn't miss too much
Start New Opening Song
Three POV
Ching Ching Ching
Clashes could be heard around the mountain area as when you think you located, the sound in our clash could be heard on the other side of the mountain that's when suddenly the figure of Sung Jinwoo and Sally as they both charged into each other with Aishia, Igris, and Beru watching the sidelines as you met in the middle there forearms closing into each other
Before Sung Jinwoo then tried striking Sally with a round house kick but she avoided it by spring boarding and then using A Step Towards The Underworld standing on a platform in mid air before rushing it him again using Superspeed summoning her daggers to do two slashes across his face
But he then looked at her, not looking phased about the two attacks that hit him as he looked at her with a smirk
" Not bad but remember we only just begun Dark Haze! "
Play OST
<< Dark Haze: A skill that envelops the whole area in mist causes a AOE effect of causing a illusionary effect on on the opponent as well as giving them a sense of dread and unease, plus the user gains a 50% increase on their dodge stat, last up to ten minutes >>
Suddenly a mist start to develop the entire area as the mountains are to look like a place from a horror movie as Sung Jinwoo basically was absorbed into the mist
Sally had to hold back a gulp as this place was starting to look like a horror, movie, and one thing about her she hates horror with a passion
Plus everywhere she looked was only mist as as it was only her reminding herself that she was in the middle of a PVP that was keeping her from crawling up into a ball to hide as she then heard
" What are you going to do now that one of your senses has been cut off how we handled the next valley"
She heard as she is and looked over to where she heard the voice and then saw an outline of him as his coat floated in the wind as a menacing, or I was looming over him
She then look to her shoulder to Oboro as she then called
" Oboro uses Flamethrower "
That was when Oboro left off her shoulder and spewed flames over at that location by then it faded away
" What the-"
That was when she was struck hard in the stomach nearly knocking the window out for follow-up with Sung Jinwoo using rush, cutting her all over the place but that was when it shifted into a shadow due to it being from the Mirage skill which he expected, because he heard about that skill she could only use it 10 times a day and he has the perfect way to use up the usage as he smirk
Which Sally wondered why till suddenly four clones of Sung Jinwoos appeared as a grabbed her arms and legs
" Wait when did you-"
" Mutilation!"
Suddenly I slashed her with it summoning my daggers as countless slashes up the usage of the Mirage but as result his clone, dispelled as well before he faded back into the mist which the reason he was able to do this was because of the Shadow Walk skill he had which allowed him to do so
<<Shadow Walk (Passive): When you are in a misty or dark area, allows you to fade into shadow or mist easily making you become one with the shadows>>
Sally had to pant because it was starting to become tiring fighting someone that was like yourself in a way it was weird when she saw him fight against the ant king he was fighting more like a brawler than a assassin but now he was the complete opposite it was weird
" You know as flattering as it is to have a girl thinking about me that's always best to you always have your guard up"
That was she saw Sung Jinwoo have one of his daggers out about to cross across the chest but I wish when she called
"Great Eruption!"
Causing a huge eruption of fire magma to release across the area as well as successfully getting rid of the mist and she was about to take a breath but that was when a dagger was sent flying at her when she was about to dodge, but she saw it curve as instead it hit Oboro and with Mirage used up, faded away into the ring
" Oboro no!"
She saw that the dagger returned to its owner Sung Jinwoo who had used Dominator's Touch to trick her that he was targeting her instead targeted Oboro suddenly he rushed at her with a blitz of Quicksliver she tried to move back but then felt that she was against the wall realizing she was beaten because she was out of MP she then waited for him to finish her by closing her eyes but suddenly there is a huge slam behind her and she looked and saw that his fist was just up above her head on the wall behind her
End OST
Sung Jinwoo POV
I was standing right in front of her my fist right above her head by an inch tell then Sally spoke up
" What are you doing you have me where you want me I'm out of Mirage, I don't have Obona to make Shadow clones, and I don't even have any MP to use any skills why aren't you going for the kill"
" Because I was wondering what was the matter with you during that entire fight, you were distracted believe me I seen you at your best from the last events you're incredibly talented and some of the attacks I launched shouldn't have been able to hit so easily I want to know what's the matter"
I said to her as I saw her bite the inside of her cheek before sigh
" You know you're annoyingly observant"
To which I half hardly chuckle before Sally spoke up
" Well even though I was not much of your business, but I guess it makes it better to talk about it you see in the real world I am seen as a genius because of my grades in school, and being a top-tier gamer winning many competitions which made my parents proud as well as a whole neighborhood pretty much making me the top of the town"
She then took a breath as she then continued
" But been starting to drive me crazy as being seen as a genius all the time honestly, the only one that doesn't call me one IRL is Maple because of it i've been making my older sister that I have uncomfortable because of my parents"
As I was hearing this I started to understand what she was trying to say plus the story she was saying sounded familiar, but on another stand... point
" Wait is your sister's name Momiji Takamine by chance"
As that made her go wide eyed and pretty much hit the nail on the head
Momiji Takamine was actually a friend of mine and Kaori back in grade school she was two years older than us, but that then stop us from hanging out, although she had to move away during that time unfortunately but a year ago we are actually able to meet up again in the game in GGO or known as Gun Gale Online after she invited me to come try it so we can meet up again as she was under the name Kureha
It was quite the reunion, and together we did an event together which was a two battle against other players and monsters in there I was able to make to players that I were not speak about because we're not good terms but event I was caught off in a trap that teleport me to an area which was capsule type object were I I found the "treasure" which was an android called an Afa System Type-X A290-00 but I personally named her Afasys but she only wanted me to call her that And wanted anyone else to to call her Rei
Boy, she has quite the personality always getting lost adventuring off on her own but she is loyal and always and my back for me when I needed it, and met the other people in GGO
Anyway, I turned back my attention back to Sally just in time to say
" Yes she but how do you know her"
" Because she is childhood friend of mine and also play games with"
To which she nodded as she frowned
" She must've told you how much of a burden that I placed on her because of everyone calling me "genius" and then she had to suffer because of it"
She said that she looked down
" Not all "
I said which causes her to look at me
" She doesn't blame you for that and is proud to be your sister so please don't blame yourself"
I said, as I placed her in comforting hug to which she accepts, and she lets out all the guilt she felt for all these years it last about 5 minutes as she passed out from the emotions she felt as I let her rest as I took my coat and used it for a makeshift blanket for her suddenly Igris, Beru, Aishia approach me as Igris spoke up
" You did a great job handling that situation my liege"
Which I smiled at him as Beru sang his praises as well as I looked to Aishia just smiled as that was all the answer I needed to see that she was proud of me as well as I looked over and spoke
" It's okay to come out Maple and I interrupting something"
I said amusingly as Maple came in chuckling
" Oh, that's good also thank you for helping out Sally she was always worried about what her sister thought of her so you help a lot with that thank you."
She said, smiling at me as this was the first time I really noticed on how her smile began to walk towards Sally before pausing
" oh, and one more thing"
"Hmm"
I said, before my eyes widened as she kissed my cheek
" That's for helping my vice captain and as the leader of maple tree I thank you also if you ever want to grab on the second floor sometime that would be great anyway, see you later"
She said smiling as she hooped to where Sally was and picture up, taking off my jacket and walked off with her, leaving me stunned like a dumbass and eventually I said
" Okay is there something in the water of games or something why do these situations always happen to me with the females in games"
I said sighing as my familiars laughing at my expense but thankfully the event ends with Team Ahjin making it number one because none of our members died. I can't say that it happened next time but going to enjoy it while I can because for some reason I got bad feeling about something
Unknown POV
Somewhere in a building, a man was doing paperwork mankind most dreaded enemy as suddenly he got a call and he said
" Yes hmm can you tell me more about this player hmm oh I see well then I'll figure something out don't worry just leave it to me OK bye"
As when the person hung up, he started chuckling darkly, and they revealed who it was
(A/N: whoops but the wrong picture)
( Sung Jinwoo & Kirito: nope, seems fairly accurate)
" So then L/N you're a thorn in my side once again don't worry Kayaba's account won't save you because this time-"
Suddenly in a deep labyrinth in New Online a tall figure stood imposingly in the room
" I'm actually a God that will crush you like the ant you are and no one will stop me this time"
Hello everyone I hope you're all doing a good day I know this is usually early for me, but I decided since today was the day the first episode of Solo Leveling was releasing I decided to get this chapter done I know it was short than usual but I thought it was fitting since they been long recently, so I thought it be a good change of peace it was good and straight to the point I saw it was a good decision to do that anyway, I am going to get some sleep anyway guys bye-bye