29 Impression of facade peace (2/2)
The gunner seemed to take several arrows but would not go down. By the time he did let off the trigger, his body was filled with mana arrows. He would fall to his knees, with an unconscious look in his eyes. The gunblade user would smirk as he closed his eyes. ”This is the end for you ladies. A greeting from the Sinner Corps.” The moment the man pulled the trigger a blast of energy shot from the gunblade and surged outward in a brimming bright light. ”Vex! Lira!” Kristen called to them as they regrouped hastily. Vex would put up a hasten barrier around them, while Lira released several arrows at the ground before them which would shoot up mana barriers. Kristen would cross her gauntlets in front of her as if to prepare for the upcoming attack. Since the blast had overtaken the entirety of the box before the gunblade user the only choice they had was to defend. Though... the blast would break through the first line of defense, then the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and now all that was left was Kristen as the final line of defense who was struggling to hold back the blast which curved around her. The gauntlets acting a shield for them. ”Just a little longer....” Kristen would grit her teeth, blood seeping from her mouth as she felt her bones begin to give. ”A little longer....” She growled, before roaring as she struggled till the end and came out victorious, but her body would give out and she plopped on the ground. Lira and Vex appeared just as exhausted as she was, due to the large amount of mana they had to use. Though, Lira would recover faster than both of them which left her to growl at Bell and the gunblade user who seemed to fall onto one knee while dropping his weapon. ”Tch... They are too stubborn to die.” The male muttered to which Bell shook her head. ”You did a good job.” She moved to pick up the gunblade, though she would merely drag it since she was unable to lift the heavy thing. ”I'll finish them off.” She stated firmly.
Lira would knock back several arrows, but when she released them each one seemed to miss their mark. ”What!?” She exclaimed, before noticing her body was shivering. Bell would smirk, ”What's wrong? Can't focus with all the mana distorted in the air? You didn't think I wouldn't study up on all of those close to Riyku?” She would stop mid-way looking over the three of them since Lira fell to her knees the moment they buckled up on her. ”After you, three will be that bitch Mina and coward Skylar. Then, I'll be sure to after that stupid Racheal chick and after that Rick and his sorry excuse for friends. You are all finished! All of you! You should have never become friends with him!” Bell seemed to lose her for a moment before realizing where she was and composed herself. ”This is the end. Goodbye.” She winked at them as she brought the weapon around. ”Nooo!” Riyku shouted as he stood up from the bed. Kristen seemed to be out cold, and Vex was unable to stand, Lira would grit her teeth. ”Move...” She growled as she pressed forward. ”Move...” She continued to growl. ”Move now, damn it!” She shouted as she pushed off the ground and jumped in front of the strike. Taking the slash straight across her body which pushed her back into Vex who had caught her. ”Lira!” Vex shouted. Skylar, Mina, Rick, Jessica, Ion, Mel, and Nora all had this look of worry on their faces, but nothing compared to the glare that Riyku was giving. His fists began to ball so tightly, that he was causing self-damage to himself. The Shield Points were decreasing by one, but it was still damaged nonetheless.
Lira would look up to Vex with a weak smile. ”I'm sorry... I couldn't keep our promise. I wanted to... protect you two.... in some way. I wanted... to become stronger...” She coughed up blood as she spoke softly. Vex began to shed tears, and shake her head. ”Stop! You are going to survive! We give up! We lost! Medic, please!” Vex shouted as loud as she could. ”Tell Riyku... I am sorry... and that... I... Love... him... Tell everyone... I love them... Please... Vex.” Lira seemed to close her eyes softly. Bell was about to continue her onslaughter until the medic team pushed her aside. There was an official rule that the medic team was not to be harmed and when they took to the field all battle was to seize until they completely left. Tossing the blade aside she would take to her position where Group B would side. ”Bring up my reserve members.” She stated to one of the passing Medical members who was taking away both of her teammates. The medical member would nod and when they left two members would rise and stand beside Bell.
”Block 1, Group One A, please report to your battle station immediately. I repeat, Block 1, Group One A, please report to your battle station immediately.” A voice announcer came over the intercom, but Riyku had already left the room and started to make his way towards the first block elevator. The grip around the hilt of his Soluna Blade tightening as he brushed past several people. ”What the hell!? Hey, punk!” Some guy would reach out to pull back, only to see the look in his eyes and become petrified. Riyku turned away from the guy who fell to his knees and seemed to wet himself. ”D-D-Demon....” The guy shuddered in fear and his teammates looked from him to Riyku whose back was closed off by the elevator doors.
”Father....” A small feminine voice would call softly as she stared at the door. ”Is something wrong, Leader?” Someone called to the small figure who was hidden behind a black cloak. ”No. Let's prepare, our match is starting soon.” The figure would turn on her heel, her pale flesh bearing sight for a moment before the cloak wrapped itself around her again, and two other people followed after her.
”The look in his eyes. Perhaps, he will provide us with the answer we seek.” The male from earlier stated having noted Riyku's expression. ”Maybe, your highness. However, we have our match to worry about.” His teammate stated to which the male huffed. ”I know, let's get this over with.” The male stated as he made his way towards his elevator door.
”The murderous aura coming off that guy was insane! It rivaled out Leaders! Do you think we should recruit him!?” Some guy said hastily in a fit of laughter. ”No. We'll be sure to reap his soul when the time comes. For now, we have other souls to take. Get ready you two.” A male carrying a sickle along his shoulders stated to which the two beside him smirked as they made their way to their elevator door.
”The final matches between the last two groups of each block will now commence. At the start of the bell, all matches will begin. There will be no interference and no one is allowed to surrender! It is either kill or be killed!” Someone shouted over the intercom for the boxes which was strange since no one noticed there was one, to begin with.
”Alright right! Team Phantom, Team IVS, and Team Reaper are all going to giving their debut match. I feel sorry for those against them since unlike last year, no one is allowed to surrender during these final bouts! Regardless, all those you came today, I hope you all have enjoyed yourself! and without further ado, Begin!” The voice announcer shouted as the matches for blocks two, three, and four seemed to all start without a hitch. As for block one... well that was going to be another story entirely.
”BELL PEREZ!!!!” Riyku shouted through his grit teeth, the sound of his voice shook the foundation of the box. Though instead of being struck with fear, Bell was laughing hysterically. No longer trying to keep up her public image. ”This is what you get for humiliating me you bastard! After I kill you, I'll be sure get rid of the rest of your whores!” The woman shouted hysterically. ”Maybe, I should ask the Medical team to preserve you so I can force you to watch! Haha, I should do that. Then I can have my men torment and **** your women as you watch while I slowly kill you! Hehehehe” The woman seemed to have lost it entirely. ”Oh, how fun it'll be to watch you beg and plea while I torment you to death.” The woman's fit of laughter continued into madness, though her laughter fit came to halt when a text box appeared before her. ”Hmm... What is this?”
'Defeat the Raging Shadow Demon.'