[CENTER][B][U]Location: In front of the bridge to the Island of Departure.[/U][/B][/CENTER]

With the attacks of the Liberation Group, the forest Wyvern slowly subsided and its HP bar slowly, but steadily decreased. [B]"We are almost there people! Continue on with the attack!"[/B] Garnet shouted, with his spear on hand after recovering his footing. [B]"Vanguard Spear!"[/B] With a jump, Garnet rolled in the air and his spear lit up in a bright red color. With a certain strike to its chest, the Forest Wyvern started squirming and growling. With a loud cry, the Forest Wyvern fell down to the floor and then disappeared in lots of digital pieces. Garnet was still in a battle position until the digital pieces dispersed, then he lowered his spear and let out a relieved sigh. Then, he took a deep breath and brought his spear up in a victorious pose. [B]"Uwoooooh!"[/B] He let out a big, victorioud roar. Many others united in the cheer. The monster let some drops in the floor, though, whatever they were, Garnet paid no attention ot them. [B]"We need to continue advancing. Anyone can pick up the drops of the Wyvern, just make good use of them."[/B] He sheathes his spear in the sheath. hanging from his back. What the Wyvern had left behind were a Wyvern Wing and a Wyvern Bone, both of which can be used as high-end materials or be sold at high prices in stores. 

The Liberation Group continued advancing. It was some time until they finally saw the end of the forest. A bright light shone as they reached the exit. Garnet, at least in his mind, was crossing his fingers, hoping the New Terror had given it a rest at least for today. But, oh, his expectations met a sudden death when the first thing he encountered was Hebigami's sick and devilish smirk. [B]"Dammit...."[/B] He could only curse in his mind the odd design of the game precisely in this part of the map, why leave so much open space? Were the developers actually expecting something like this to happen? Anyhow, it didn't matter. [B]"Hebigami, I certainly didn't want to see your ugly mug today."[/B] 

Hebigami's smirk grew even more wide after hearing Garnet. [B]"My, don't be so cold, Garny-chan! We've met like this several times, you ought to be more friendly to me by now."[/B] She is holding one of her guns and pointing at Garnet as she moves her hands while she speaks.The legion of people behind her starts rising up, some with a smirk just like hers, others with a face full of regret. KuroTetsu, for one, has a crazy smile painted on his pale face while he holds onto the katana Hebigami bought earlier. 

Garnet reaches for the spear in his back yet again, drawing it in front of him. [B]"There's no other way to solve this, is there? Let's just get it over with."[/B] Garnet, though he doesn't admit it, was waiting for an opportunity like this, to crush Hebigami at her own game. Still, the probabilities to do so were low, even with the number advantage they have, like they said earlier, just the fact of Hebigami leading the opposition force gives them a huge boost in strength. Garnet raises an eyebrow at Hebigami's next action, though. 

With her hand put up, signaling Garnet to stop, Hebigami speaks up. [B]"Oh, now, now, let's not do anything rash. You know full well how that turned out the last time when you tried to oppose me."[/B] She puts her gun over her shoulder, closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. [B]"Or maybe not! You are such a musclehead that I doubt you'd really remember that! Idiot! Baka, baka!"[/B] Her gun points at her own head as she says those last words with an irritated look in her face. She quickly regains the sarcastic smile on her face. [B]"But worry not, as I, won't be taking part of this battle today. Just an special gift, from me to you, for letting me have so many torture subjects, coming from your ranks."[/B] The people behind her let out a surprised gasp, some even shout with frustation. They expected many things, but the little Red Poisonous Snake not taking part in the fight was something they could have never expected. KuroTetsu still had the crazy smile in his face, though, as he took a step forward beside Hebigami. [B]"Instead, Kuro-chan here wll be fighting in my stead."[/B] She pushes him forward. KuroTetsu holds even tighter the katana between his hands. [B]"Don't worry, he will also give you hell like you have NO idea."[/B] She starts laughing and KuroTetsu timidly walks to the center of the battlefield. 

Garnet raised an eyebrow as KuroTetsu walked to the center of the little arena they had set up. [I]'KuroTetsu, huh...? I've never actually seen him in action.... I don't doubt he is Hebigami's little ace hidden in her sleeve, but still.... he looks wimpy. I don't think he can withstand me. And if Hebigami honors what she said, then we've already won this.'[/I] Garnet also walks to the center of the little arena. Taking up a battle stance, he readies himself for combat. [B]"Fine, if that is what you want, then I will come at you with no restraints."[/B] 

With trembling hands, KuroTetsu unsheathes his sword and takes up a samurai-like stance. One would say he was trembling with fear, but the only one that could see his expression was Garnet. A sick grin spread through his face, like he was just expecting to be struck by Garnet's spear. [B]"C-Come!"[/B] His voice was also trembling with expectation. 

Garnet's eyes narrowed. It was uncertain what KuroTetsu could do in reality. Still, it was no time for doubts. Garnet readies his spear and puts it behind him. [B]"Piercing Lance!"[/B] The spear this time brights up with a purple color, and he thrusts his spear against KuroTetsu, who in turn opens his eyes, puts his katana over his head and now shouts. 

[B]"Setting Sun!"[/B] In a lightning quick attack, KuroTetsu now stands behind Garnet and, in Garnet's chest, there's a big red slash. KuroTetsu, with his katana still down after slashing through Garnet, explains what just happened. [B]"T-The swordmaster tier 4 mastery, Retaliation Blade. I no longer posses any attack abilities, but rather, all of them are now powerful counterattacks. S-Some of them also half the damage received. Though.... that's no fun at all. The best thing about this class is getting struck to attack yourself."[/B] Garnet was surprised at the speed and strength of KuroTetsu, his HP fell down quite a bit, though it was still on acceptable levels. At the sight of that, everyone in New Terror and the Liberation Group was astounded. [B]"Now, p-people! Help me conquer these idiots!"[/B] KuroTetsu shouts, and everyone in the New Terror shouts in response and runs forward to the battlefield. 

Garnet was obviously at a disadvantage now. It was do or die now, and Garnet didn't plan to die. [B]"C'mon people, we can't fall behind! For our freedom!"[/B] The Liberation Group is confused at first, but at the incoming New Terror troops, some of them decided to also take up a front and fight. Thus, the war between factions broke out, and the leader of NT was nowhere to be found.