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Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop


Reeta: *gasp* Lucent!

Nanase: (W-What did I just see? Is he really fighting himself?)

Reeta: We have to go there and help him.

Rayla: We?

Reeta: I-I mean...You guys...do it...

Rayla: Of course. (You're starting to slip Reeta. Wonder how much longer she can take before she'll use her powers in public.)

Theo: Do you guys have any idea why this is happening with him?

Rayla: Well...it's only recently that he started opening up to us...surely there's still some hesiation in his heart.

Kaori: Hollow heart...fragile friendship...Maybe...Deep down...he feels that there isn't truly a connection.

Rayla: I wouldn't doubt it...

Reeta: That's absurd. You all know he's making an effort right?

Rayla: That's not the issue here. We know he's trying...but maybe...he might be the one to break ties with us because of self-loathing.

Reeta: W-why do you think of that?

Tiane: ...Probably because he's fighting his own "reflection" right now.

Theo: You guessed it. That might be his repressed thoughts and feelings given form....Something like that. I'm sure Marina has something similar in mind.

Reeta: Lucent...

Rayla: (He might still be in some sort of danger though...Though we can't say for sure. I think Reimu probably got our phone numbers from Lucent and would've already called us if something like this happened. What I'm more worried about right now is the person who sent this message. Whoever it is, knows the technology Marina uses and might not be from this world either.)

Unknown Location - Incubation Room

Music: Calbania - Kito Caverns

Hinata and Kenneth saw themselves in a room full of glass tubes filled with some sort of liquid. There were also people insides some of the tubes.


Kenneth: What is this place?

Hinata: Seems like this is where they conduct their experiments.
???: That's part of it, yes.

They turned around, seeing a woman wearing a red glaive armor and wielding a hammer.


???: This is where our comrades sleep after some heavy testing. This liquid that you're seeing extimulates the body's regeneration.

Hinata: Y-You can do even that?

???: Impressive right? Soon enough, the world will experience this marvelous tech.

Hinata: ... (How is this possible?)

???: You don't look satisfied with what I said.

Hinata: I have the feeling this will only be a reality when the world is thrown into chaos thanks to your actions.

???2: I won't deny that.
Kenneth: What? (I didn't hear his footsteps at all...)

Hinata and Kenneth were surrounded on both sides. Their only escape once again being up, but Hinata had a feeling they wouldn't let her pull that stunt another time, and so, took a fighting stance and focused her attention on the hammer wielding woman.


???: Judging by that expression, you don't want to hear the rest.

Hinata: That's right...I know more of your men will just storm the room by the time you're done.

???2: You're a cautious one, Hinata Shuusuke from the Intelligence Office.

Hinata: Well...I haven't exactly made my identity a mystery...but if you reconized me at first glance means that you bothered to keep tabs on me.

???2: It's more than just that. We know everything about the forces that protect this city.

Hinata: Your source being?

???2: The goverments trusts the DUST Organization enough to lay that sort of information to us. We're pretty much partners.

Hinata: Well...that's one mystery solved...One that we've pretty much saw it coming.

???2: Unfortunately, you'll be keeping that secret once we brainwash the both of you. Gillia, let's get on with it.

Gillia: Right on Ametatsu.

Kenneth: I'll handle the lady with the hammer...The one in the mask seems a bit too experienced for my current level.

Hinata: Got it. If they prove too much, we'll have to hold on until either Saika is done with the soldiers below or someone from the Intelligence Office comes to rescue us.

Ametatsu: (Wait...did she just say people from the intelligence are coming? Did she somehow get in contact with them while being inside this building? That's not possible, the jammers were supposed to be active.)

Music: The Law of Shura


Hinata: Now then...you'll see just the kind of person that you've caught in your little toy back there.

As Hinata said before, her style completely ditched ranged options in favor of explosive strikes. Meaning that any of her punches could break through almost any kind of defense, and even if the opponent somehow managed to resist her attack, they still had to deal with the intense heat. The only viable way to last longer against Hinata was by having a quick reaction time and being able to open up distance as well.


Hinata: HYAAAAAA!!!

Ametatsu: Tch...This is hot...

Hinata: Nice job on the dodging...but are you sweating already?

Ametatsu: As if!

Ametatsu used the same movement technique that Kaori employed in her fight against Werhan to distance himself.


Hinata: You won't escape!

Ametatsu: And you won't be able to see it!

Hinata: Huh?

Suddenly, Hinata sees herself being pushed back by an invisible force.


Hinata: Argh!

Ametatsu: You're not an Ancestor Mage...which means you don't have the ability to partially see Psychic Auras...let alone feel them! Chi Masters are physical fighters that have broken the limits of their bodies...Whoever, that doesn't mean you're able to see the aura produced by our brainwaves.

Hinata: I see...I forgot about that detail.

Ametatsu: This battle was over before it started. I just needed a grasp on your speed and reaction time. Now, to bring the finish.

She paid attention to his hand movements. Once he thrusted his hand foward, she suddenly vanished out of sight. Noticing a landing sound behind him and turning around just in time to dodge a flurry of punches.


Hinata: Guess again.

Amatetatsu: Urgh...

He once again, used his Psychic Aura to open up some distance. Hinata waited for another chance to close in on him by waiting for another hand movement, the sign that he was about to extend his aura to attack her. Once she got behind Ametatsu once more, he dodged another flurry of punches and when he prepared to back away once more, that's when Hinata noticed that he always took a "backstep" stance.
Then, the moment Ametatsu used his technique, Hinata immidietaly followed him with her speed.


Ametatsu: What?

Hinata: You're mine!

She managed to land a punch, lifting him off the ground while still running foward. Then, she dealt another fiery punch that sent Ametatsu flying towards a wall. He used his aura to minimize damage of the following attack, but saw himself struggling to get up thanks to the damage of the first punch.


Ametatsu: Urgh... (That was close...but...)

Hinata: Even if I can't see your attacks, you still telegraph what you do. You also got too confident just because you fought me for almost a couple of seconds without considering my full speed.

Ametatsu: Tch...

Hinata: See you later in the interrogation room...

As she was about to deal a finishing attack, Hinata felt her body being squeezed by Ametatsu's Psychic Aura, suddenly realizing that he never needed to telegraph his attacks.


Ametatsu: That was my bad...but it won't happen again.

Hinata: Argh...

Ametatsu: Now take this!

She started to repeatedly slam her to the ground, making sure she wouldn't escape. Meanwhile, Kenneth's battle against Gillia was more or less evenly sided. She wasn't a Psychic User like Ametatsu, but still a formidable enough fighter to give Kenneth as few openings as possible.


Kenneth: (She's not like the other Glaive Soldiers...that's for sure.

Gillia: C'mon now, you have to perform better than that.

Kenneth: You're right...This time, I have to actually try.

Gillia: So you were holding back? Why?

Kenneth: Of course I would hold back... (Aside from risking myself of course...)

Music: Rozen Vamp

Suddenly, the strenght and speed of Kenneth's attacks increased considerably. With every swing of his claws, one could briefly see a trail of gray-colored energy. Gillia was forced on the defensive even more than before.


Gillia: What?

Kenneth: One has to hold their trump card until the end...Don't you agree?

Finding a brief interval with his assault, she started spun her body once while swinging her hammer. Knowing she wouldn't hit her mark, she hoped at least to have him back off a bit. While that plan did work, Kenneth fired a claw-shaped energy blast from both his hand while he jumped backwards to avoid the hammer.


Gillia: Oh no!

Not having any more time to react, Gillia was hit by the attack and was thrown away by the attack, colliding with one of the empty glass tubes, but only cracking it.


Gillia: Urgh...

Kenneth: (I shouldn't spend much time in this fight, I have to finish this quickly.)

Gillia: (Here he comes...)

Struggling against the pain, Gillia quickly got up in order to block Kenneth's next wave of attacks. Even though she managed to block it she knew she wouldn't last long because of Kenneth's sudden increase of power.


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Location: Fleeting Memories School - 2nd Year Classroom C

The teacher was already in class, but he hasn't started the lesson yet. This gave time for the students to chat. That was also sufficient time to Auror get curious and ask about Marina to Veronica.


Auror: I got a message from Vivi and I got good and bad news. The good news is that it seems like Marina is going to stay the second period in the library, studying. This means we're one step ahead of getting some info about the Nightmare incident.

Auror: The bad news is that Mia's supervising her with Coach Genji. I bet he's there to hit on Marina so it's his own bad luck, but I really didn't want the Holy Order involved in this now...

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Library

Just as Auror said, Marina waas in the library, alongside Mia and Genji. She needed both of them to gain the permission of being absent during the second period. However, while she was trying to get the information she needed, she had to be cautious with them. She couldn't let the truth slip out, especially with Mia in the same room.


Marina: ...

Genji: So uh, why do I need to be here again?

Mia: Even if I am a knight and a member of the Student Council, only the President has the authority to be alone with a student when a period starts. The other members need a teacher.

Genji: I see. Well then, what are you studying?

Marina: There is something I need to discover so I can confirm an hypotesis of mine. While I am here, I need to do reports back to my homeland so I must use this time.

Mia: I see. Well, if this will not bother your studies here, then I have no objections.

Marina: I assure you that it shall not. Now, I must continue so I humbly request moments of silence.

Genji: A'ight. I'll just hang around the rest of the library.

Marina returned to her focus while Genji decided to walk around the library, seemingly bored. Mia, on the other hand, was curious about what Marina was studying.


Mia: Marina, if I may ask, what exactly are you pursuing in those books?

Marina: This... I cannot answer until I reached a conclusion.

Mia: But can't you just tell me what is this hypotesis of yours?

Marina: I am very sorry but it will remain confidential until the answer has been breached.

Mia: Understood. This is a particular matter of yours, but I only wanted to know. I shall inquire about it no further until you've achieved it.

Marina: Well then, if you excuse me.

Marina: (I need to discover if this is truly the case. If it confirms to be, then this will become a problem...)

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

Kaito, who had been gone from school ever since lunch, actually left for the Hakurei Shrine. He wasn't able to think on classes, only worrying if Lucent was OK.


Kaito: (I need to confirm if he's OK or not. It's the only way of putting my mind at ease. Even if the others will pull my ear later...)

He followed the directions and arrived at the shrine. However, upon climbing the stairway, he found nothing.


Kaito: Wait, where's the shrine? Wasn't it supposed to be here?
Alice: Hmm? What is this?

As he heard the voice, Alice and Jin were right behind him.


Alice: This is where the Hakurei Shrine is supposed to be, isn't it?

Kaito: Uh... y-yeah.

Alice: But there's nothing here. It's just an empty space.

Kaito: I'm finding it weird too, miss. I came to see if my friend was OK, but now there's nothing here.

Jin: ... Alice, there's something going on.

Alice: What do you mean, Jin?

Jin: Don't you feel like something's really off? Like there's a force right here blocking the shrine?

Kaito: A force?

Alice: Hmm...

Alice walked forward and tried to touch the thin air. Suddenly, she felt something like a wall. It was a barrier. A complex and unnatural one which she wouldn't be able to break.


Alice: A barrier? And this isn't from Reimu at all...

Jin: I felt this high spiritual force... but it's completely dark. It's different from what Reimu's able to do.

Alice: Our contact at the phone was cut short, so I thought something was off. Now with this barrier here, it's certainly abnormal.

Alice: The problem is that I think I can't break the barrier. It's from a power that's very different, compared to ours.

Kaito: Then... the shrine is just beyond this barrier, right?

Alice: It seems that way, but we're currently not able to breach it at all.

Jin: Let me try something out. Maybe there's a way to open a crack on it.

Alice: Sure, go ahead.

Jin stepped forward and began to meditate. His energy began to charge as he tried to figure out the barrier's weak spot.

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Kiragi Starlight's Room

Kiragi was petting Ictio at his room. Suddenly, Umbra felt something.

BGM: The Secret Whispers -0.2 Ver.-


Umbra: !!

Kiragi: Did something happen, Umbra?

Umbra: It did. I felt a hidden fluctuation in reality not too far from here. This is definitely not good...

Ictio: Uh oh, bad thing is happening! Bad thing!

Kiragi: Oh no, if that's the case then we gotta help!

Umbra: We need to get after the source and stop it. If it's a Nightmare, we might be able to push it away. Lord Kiragi, we'll leave and we'll be back soon-

Kiragi: No way, I'm going with you!

The twins looked at each other and then looked at Kiragi, totally against his decision.


Umbra: I don't want to disrespect your wish, but Amara will definitely scold you if you leave.

Ictio: She'll get really, really angry! It's best if you don't go, Lord Kiragi!

Kiragi: Nuh-uh, I'm going too! I know Lady Amara will be angry with me lots, but now I wanna help too! I can't let my brothers and sisters in danger!

The twins looked at each other once more and while Ictio smiled, Umbra sighed hardly.


Umbra: Just don't blame me if she gets angry with you...

Kiragi: I won't, don't worry!

Ictio: Then what are we waiting for? Let's go, guys!

Kiragi: Let's escape through the back! There's a secret route I know!

Umbra: Why would an orphanage need a secret route...?

Kiragi jumped from his window and led the sprites to the scret route he knows.

Location: Hakurei Shrine?

BGM: The Secret Whispers -0.2 Ver.- plays here too

Reimu had the kids' room sealed somehow. She and Cookie were unable to understand what was happening, since all phone lines were cut.


Reimu: I managed to get their number from the kid's cellphone, but we don't have any signal in here somehow. My conversation with Alice was cut down too...

Cookie: But all electricity was working a while ago. What could have happened?

Reimu: I don't know... and for some reason, we can't get past the front door.

Cookie: This might be an alternative shrine.

Reimu: It could be... after all, I'm feeling spiritual hostiles in the vicinity and I swore I put up a barrier to guard us from those sorts of threats.

Cookie: Yeah, not to mention the big amount of darkness around us... what this could even mean...?

Reimu: What we do know is that it has some relation to the power of the boy... as a dream eater.

Cookie: Can't you make contact with someone? Anyone?

Reimu: I can try, but if we're locked in a parallel dimension, this will take some time.

Cookie: Well then, take your time. I'll guard you if anything happens.

Reimu: Are you sure? You've just returned recently...

Cookie: Don't worry. Just do it.

Reimu: Alright then, brace yourself.

Reimu began to concentrate in hopes of reaching someone else. Cookie stood steady and on guard to attack any opponent that would come in their way.

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Secret DUST Base - Research Area

**The Law of Shura Plays again**

No matter what Hinata did, she couldn't free herself from Ametatsu's Psychic Aura. She kept being smashed into the ground as if she was a toy.


Ametatsu: You're a resilient one...I'll give you that.

Hinata: Save the compliments for after I've incinerated you.

Ametatsu: Still saying that even in a situation like this...do you seriously believe that you can still win?

Hinata: I won't admit defeat until you paid for what you've done to Yusagi.

Ametatsu: Yusagi? Oh, you mean Yusagi Getsuki?

Hinata: That's right...She died because of your group.

Ametatsu: She died huh? If I remember correctly...She managed to defeat our unit by using that prototype glaive that was stolen from us.

Hinata: (She used that glaive she had?)

Ametatsu: However, the way she fought...wasn't something that she could've earned from the glaive. She had strenght and speed beyond what they could handle.

Hinata: (What is he talking about.)

Ametatsu: We've lost the glaive signal some hours after that, so we assumed that someone retrieved the glaive before someone found her body and managed to alter its signal. Anyway, where I was? Oh right...

Hinata was slammed into the wall, but she didn't even mind the pain. Right now, she was perplexed with what she had just heard.


Hinata: (I only knew that the DUST Organization had killed her after I read a report...But to think she actually fought them...But...does this really matter? She's still dead...)

Ametatsu: Spacing out huh? Maybe you're finally passing out.

Hinata: Hardly. Thanks for bringing me back to reality though. May I have another?

Ametatsu: Tch...

Hinata: We Chi Masters have surpassed the limits of common people through enduring a unreal and harsh trainning. Something like this is nothing. Your mind might be strong, but not strong enough to break me.

Ametatsu: At the same time, you can't free yourself from my power.

Hinata: That's a problem indeed...Hey Kenneth, are you done there?

Kenneth: Almost.

Ametatsu: In that case, let me help end this quicker.

Kenneth: !!!

Kenneth dodged Ametatsu's incoming attack, which invovled using Hinata's head as a hammer.


Hinata: Argh!!!

Kenneth: Miss Shuusuke, how did you get yourself into such a bind?

Hinata: Something I didn't see coming...That's all.

Gillia: Took you long enough.

Ametatsu: Apologies...I just realized this woman is better off being used as a literal weapon.

Kenneth: (Tch...Do I have to use even more power?)

Music: Long Battle (Universal)

Suddenly, a huge tornado appeared from one of the door. Saika entered the room, dragging a unconcious glaive soldier.


Gillia: What?

Kenneth: She sure knows how to enter like a storm.

Hinata: Miss Saika!

Saika: My sincere apologies for not coming sooner...These people surely are stronger than common soldiers. Must be all the knowledge they get from these devices.

Ametatsu: Ancestor Mage...

Saika: Let go of her right now. I can partially see your aura so you won't be able to use the same trick on me.

Ametatsu: Like hell I will!

Then, more glaive soldiers appeared from other doors and started attacking Saika.


Ametatsu: Even though you're an Ancestor Mage, you won't be able to handle all of them in time to save your friends.
Saika: Guess you don't really know who you're dealing with...I really expected more from the people who seem to know how to deal with us.

Saika leaped in the air, almost as if she was flying. Suddenly, green energy wings sprouted from her back while she charged magic power in her hands. Some of the soldiers opened fire, but the bullets would be blown always by force Saika's spell.


Saika: Raging Winds, blast everything awaaaaaaaaay!!!!

The resulting storm blown many soldiers away while breaking many of the tubes. Gillia had to hold on Ametatsu to not lose balance. Once the storm was over, Kenneth took this as an opportunity for an attack, kicking Gillia in the back, making her fall together with Ametatsu.


Ametatsu: Oh no!

Hinata: Chance!!!

Seeing the grip on her got loose, Hinata freed herself from his graps and ran towards Saika.


Hinata: You're just on time.

Saika: Your face is a mess.

Hinata: And you're sweating a bit.

Kenneth: Guess you've been doing quite a bit of effort as well.

Saika: More or less.

Some of the soldiers who weren't unconcious got back up. Ametatsu and Gillia were ready for another round.


Saika: I'll handle the Psychic User.

Hinata: Please do...It's annoying enough dealing with something you can't see. Be careful though, I couldn't seem to break off of it no matter what I did.

Saika: (So he might use that aura for defensive purposes.)

Kenneth: That leaves us to deal with the riff raff then...

Hinata: Right...Don't show any mercy, or we'll all get captured.

Ametatsu: Get them before their reinforcements arrive.


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Location: Kanzakai School - 2nd Year Corridors

Sumireko reached the second year corridors and looked around to see if no one was around.


Sumireko: Hehe, everything empty. Well then, next is the third floor.

Then, she somewhat felt her cape being tugged from behind. It could have been stuck on the handrail. She looked back to untug it and then...

BGM: Believe in Possibilities


Fuindor: Got you.

Sumireko: Waaaah!! F-Fuindor?!

Fuindor: There are bathrooms in the first floor, so why are you here on the second?

Sumireko: U-Uhh, I just wanted to see if it's anything different from ours! Yeah, that's mostly it!

Fuindor: Uh-huh, yeah... and after that?

Sumireko: D-Don't invade a girl's personal life! That's rude, you know!

Fuindor: Sure, sure, whatever. So as long as you don't plan on chasing a murderer, I guess.

Sumireko: Why would I even do such a thing?

Fuindor: I don't know. Maybe because you were curious about it back in class.

Sumireko: ...

Fuindor: This doesn't have anything to do with us, so just come back to class with me and let's leave this to them.

Sumireko: Aww, this sucks... and I was so close to the third...

Fuindor: Now now, there's going to be a lot of other things to pursue, so...

BGM: Living in Lazy Parallel World

However, Fuindor started to tell that something was off. Mostly because he heard a loud sound from the floor above.


Fuindor: Did you hear that?

Sumireko: I did. It was really loud.

Fuindor: Something's definitely happening with the investigation. No student would do such a noise for fun.

Sumireko: I think so too. Do you think it could be another murder?

Fuindor: I have no idea. But I can smell something awful in the air...
Sumireko: My occult app is beeping crazily. It's sensing some sort of power and it's indicating the third floor.

Quick steps could be heard from the stairs and they were getting closer. Sumireko looked around and saw a classroom open and empty.


Sumireko: ...!! Fuindor, inside that classroom!

Both went into hiding as quickly as possible. When they spied, the one who was quickly climbing the stairs was Orie. She was rushing to the third floor as fast as she could do.


Fuindor: That... it was Orie.

Sumireko: If Orie's that desperate, then something really happened and the guys up there are still trying to get it under control.

Sumireko: Fuindor, let's go after her! Maybe we can help with something!

Fuindor: Do you want a detention that badly? There are a lot of people there already and the police's already there, right?

Sumireko: Maybe you don't know, but the police and nothing are the same thing in this town. If we don't do something, we're done for.

Fuindor: ...

Sumireko: C'mon, it's going to be a single peek! I promise I won't do anything strange!

Fuindor: *sigh* Alright, alright, you win. This is bothering me, anyway...

Sumireko: Yes! Well then, let's follow Orie!

Fuindor and Sumireko left the empty classroom and followed Orie to the third floor.

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Library

Marina kept searching in her books as Mia got a book of her own to read. Genji was sleeping profoundly in a table far from theirs. The princess suddenly stopped at a page that caught her interest and began to read all of it. Once she finished, she couldn't hide her worry and it was caught by Mia's sight.

BGM: Anima mala


Marina: ... Oh no... oh no...!

Mia: Marina? What's wrong?

Marina: My theory... what I feared to be right... is correct in the end...

Mia: Wait, is it that bad? When you do such a search, isn't it normal for you to wish to be right?

Marina: This is not the case... this is a case where I hoped to be wrong in the end. But if this is not the case, then... at the shrine...!

Marina looked at the window of the library, which faced the direction of the shrine. She gazed at the distance, trying to find the cliff where her current home stood. As she observed a little more, she finally found the direction where it was... only to find it completely empty.


Marina: The shrine... is gone... the Hakurei Shrine is gone!

Mia: What? Gone?

Mia also looked at the direction Marina was gazing at. She confirmed it: the Hakurei Shrine vanished.


Mia: How... how can a shrine just vanish like that?! Marina, explain to me what is happening immediately!

Marina: ... It cannot be... unless there is a relation to the attack that happened earlier...

Mia: Attack? What attack?! Who was attacked?!

Marina: ... Please sit. I shall explain it.

After sitting, Marina told what she heard from the attack that Lucent had suffered from the others. Mia listened to everything, only to get herself enraged.


Mia: I see... I see...!!

Marina: M-Miss Mia...?
Mia: Do not leave the library and wait until I return.

Marina: Y-Yes... (Sorry, everyone... I made a mistake...)

Mia left the library and went back to the second years floor. She passed right through her class, leaving her furious impression on the other students. Lilina couldn't help but comment it with Kaori and Andorina, since they sat rather close to each other.


Lilina: I can't help but have the impression that Mia found something out. What do you think it could be...?

Lilina's impression was confirmed when Mia opened the 2-C class door strongly, leaving the students in shock.


Mia: Rayla Celest Lilly and Auror Dias Intermezzo!! To the library RIGHT NOW!!

Auror: Oh wonderful, she's pissed...

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Fleeting Memories School - 2nd Year Classroom C


Rayla: Sigh...What kind of mosquito bit her?

Ted: What have you done Rayla?

Rayla: I don't have answer for that...

Rayla begrudgingly gets up from her chair. Meanwhile.


Kaori: She just shouted...The angry kind of shout.

Andorina: Oh my...

Summer Area - Streets

Sheila had met with Carlu after another round of searching, but unfortunately, both didn't find anything about Drake's hiding place.


Carlu: By that face, I assume luck wasn't in your side either.

Sheila: Exactly...it is as if he's been avoiding the world on purpose.

Carlu: This tell us one thing...He's certainly working together with the Blue Reaper if he's avoiding detection. He probably begged like a coward once he found out he was going to be killed and the Reaper somehow forgave him.

Sheila: (That sounds really strange...Why a ruthless killer like him spare someone?)

Carlu: Oh right...You're an informant of the gangs around here right? Shouldn't that put you on his blacklist as well?

Sheila: They're welcome to try.

Suddenly, they saw Tatsuna passing by with some lesser members of the intelligence office.


Sheila: Hm?

Carlu: A bunch of intelligence office members heading towards the same direction...Something big must've happened.

Sheila: (They're from the intelligence? Is this some kind of emergency?)

Carlu: Maybe we can exchange some data with them. What do you think?

Sheila: Sounds good. (Maybe they can help us with our search.)

Carlu and Sheila decided to follow the intelligence team.


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Location: Kanzakai School - Third Years Corridor

Once arriving in the third floor, Orie could see the debris from afar. Also, while a little distant, she could feel many auras in place, including...


Orie: Hyde! Oh no, he's in danger... I got to help him!

BGM: Theme of Alexia Type 1

Before Orie could step towards the classroom, knives flew into her direction. When she looked, a small girl walked forward and greeted her.


???: Good morning. I'm very sorry, but you can't trespass this point.

Orie: W-Who are you?!

???: It doesn't matter right now. Just don't get in the way of the fight, if you could. This is their account to handle.

Orie: You leave me no choice.

Orie tossed her uniform away and had her dress already equipped. She took out her rapier and pointed it towards the assailant.


Orie: You who obstruct the path of justice, step aside or I will take drastic measures against you.

???: I will take the drastic measures, thank you very much.

The small girl shot more knives in order to stop Orie. She evaded and deflected some with her rapier, while advancing.


Orie: Taste my blade!!

She tried to attack with a thrust, but the girl dissolved in butterflies the moment the blade got close.


Orie: What?! Where did she go?!

???: *reappears above Orie* Amateur.
Orie: !!

She descended at full force, covered by knives. Orie backed off to evade it, but was instantly caught into a quick dashing slash.


Orie: Agh!

???: Did you really think you could escape? Well then-

The girl leaped in the air to attack Orie, but a flying rock came into her direction. She was hit, but dissolved into butterflies again and returned to the ground.


???: My my, more intruders into accounts that doesn't matter...

Orie: Sumireko! Fuindor!

The two first years stood side to side with Orie as they all stared at the little girl.

Orie: What are you two doing here?! The orders-

Sumireko: Look, you can scold us later when we defeat this strange girl.

Orie: Can you fight too?

Sumireko: Hehe, of course I can. Who do you think that threw the rock?

Orie: Very well. Fuindor, stand back while we fight.

Fuindor: F-Fine... be careful, you two.

He stepped back as the two girls kept looking at the girl who didn't seem to move.


???: Well now, this is troublesome. Two against one is not fair.

Sumireko: You don't look that astonished, that's for sure.

???: Hmmhmm. Be prepared. My knives have been lusting for blood.

Orie: Be as it may. As the Fifth Executor of Licht Kreis, I shall take you down where you stand!

Sumireko: Tremble in fear of my power!

Sumireko used ther power to throw more debris at her opponent. Orie followed the attack to get her in between the rocks.


???: This is as far as you go.

The little girl jumped in between the rocks and dashed at Orie, ready to slash her.


Orie: Tanatos!

Suddenly, a spirit appeared and defended against the attack with a giant sword. Orie took the advantage and attacked with some aerial thrusts, finishing with an axe kick.


Sumireko: Did that do it?

However, she got herself back with a handstand and charged her power.


???: Blood Lamina.

Her red knife glimmered as she shot it towards them. However, for once, it wasn't going after Orie.


Orie: Sumireko!

Sumireko: !!

There were few remaining, but she shot more debris at the knife... all to no avail. Nothing seemed to stop the blade. Once it arrived, it began to ricochet around the walls and slash Sumireko from all directions.


Sumireko: Gaaaaah!!

Orie: Oh no! I am coming to aid you-
???: I don't think so.

The little girl reappeared and kicked Orie towards the area she planned to reach. She shot more knives in order to keep Orie away, while the red knife dealt the last slash on Sumireko and returned to her hand.


Orie: Ugh... this can't be.

???: Well well, I thought you could put more of a fight. Alas, it seems I overestimated you.

???: That being the case, I think I shall take my time and end the life of this girl.

Orie: No, wait!

But before Orie could even try to walk, more knives were headed her way. In the meanwhile, the girl looked at the grounded Sumireko.


Sumireko: ...

???: This has been fun while it lasted. Any last words...?



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Hiagor: Urgh...My head... (Well...That attack caught me completely off guard. If he actually knew how to use his powers, I would probably be way more hurt right now.)

Drake: Detective!

Hiagor: Mmm...What?

Drake: It's me, Drake. Are you okay? Can you get up?

Hiagor: I guess...

Drake: Great! Do you have any other plan?

Hiagor: We have the advantage in numbers against someone who just awakened to his powers. We already stopped his berserker form thanks to Daniella...Defeating him won't take long.

Hiagor: But...I don't think this is the kind of victory we have to achieve...

Drake: I know what you mean...He'll still hate us even if we win the battle. We need to find a way to convince him to forgive us.

Hiagor: I might know a how...Jane Katy.

Drake: You're planning to bring her here?

Hiagor: She's his closest friend...And he might listen to reasoning now that his berserker state is over...hopefully...

Suddenly, Barry lands on his feet near them, aparently, being hit by Tsuya.


Barry: Looks like he's slowly figuring out how to react to our movements.

Drake: This is bad. Detective, stay here, I'll go get her.

Hiagor: Go as fast as you can.

Drake: I'll be back before you know it.

Drake jumped off the building, trying to locate Jane. Meanwhile, Tsuya seemed to rely more on his newfound reflexes.


Tsuya: I see...you guys are actually holding back on me.

Mina: He got us figured out.

Daniella: No wonder he's one of the aces of this school.

Tsuya: You have to do better than that if you want to defeat me. You know I won't just stop here. I'm going to have my revenge on everyone that wronged me...And maybe then, people will finally stops looking down on me.

Daniella: Yes...that might be a possible solution...but it's one that will make people fear you.

Tsuya: Maybe that's for the best...Maybe then...I won't have to suffer anymore. There's no way I can earn people's respect...I only painted a big target on my back for being myself.

Mina: But that's...

Tsuya: I've talked too much...

Nicholas: (Tsuya...this is wrong...we shouldn't be fighting...)

Tsuya contined attacking the group, without mercy, coldly analyzing how they moved. They group knew that victory wouldn't change his mind, and that he would keep hating them forever, so they had to show restraint, but at the same time, had to be careful not to let him get too strong, or else it would be their defeat.

Summer Area - Front of a Building

The team of the Intelligence Office arrived at the place. Tatsuna was double-checking the coordinates she was given.


Tatsuna: (Is it really here? This just looks like a plain building...)

Tatsuna: Alright boys, we got a job to do.

Carlu: Before that...

Tatsuna: Hm? Hey...I think I might know you.

Carlu: I'm Carlu Violet Shaddrus. (Saying my name in advance so that she doesn't waste time remembering it.)

Tatsuna: Right...I remember now...

Carlu: We saw your group passing by and I was thinking that you might need some help, so I'm here.

Tatsuna: Really? That would be great.

Sheila: Can you tell us what's happening? It's okay if it's the short version.

Tatsuna: Right. A friend of mine was tricked into standing near a teleporter...now she's in a unknown location. We've managed to track the signal of her communicator and here we are.

Carlu: There are teleporters that can transport people?

Sheila: That's...impressive...right?

Tatsuna: Hell yeah it is. Not even the Under-I mean, "that place" has that sort of technology yet. Anyway, she might be underground...There might be some sort secret passage inside that building.

Carlu: I see.

Sheila: (It's the mysterious group, isn't it?) Let's go.

Tatsuna: Roger that. Alright boys, you stay here and warn me if something happens. Some of them might try to escape.
Intelligence Member: Understood.

Tatsuna: You two, follow me.

They entered the building. The place still looked rather normal for outside eyes.


Tatsuna: You guys go check the elevators, I'll investigate the stairs.

Carlu: This secret entrance might be behind locket doors as well, so let's check those if we don't find anything.

Sheila: (An underground base of operations below a normal looking building...Maybe...)
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???: Since this is your end, I will engrave my name upon your body. Be honored to die under my blade.

Orie: (N-No, this can't be... I...!)

Sumireko: ...!!

???: I am Melina, Sixth Princess of the Bariura Empire... and the blade that will kill you.


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Melina


But before Melina could attack Sumireko, a fireball came flying at her direction. She blocked it but was sent away from the girl and right behind Orie, who ran towards her hurt friend.


Melina: Oh? I wasn't expecting this.

Orie: That fireball... but who could have...?
Fuindor: That would be me.

Fuindor got out of the wall and looked directly at Melina. She didn't seem very surprised, yet was unable to not show bother.


Melina: I can't say I was surprised out of this possibility. Still, it would be nicer if I just killed her.

Fuindor: ... Orie, take Sumireko out of here.

Orie: W-What? I can't just leave you behind like this!

Fuindor: We don't have time to discuss! Just take her out before something happens with her!

Orie: ... Understood. But please, be careful...

Orie took the injured Sumireko with her downstairs while completely worried about Fuindor. As for him, his gaze went back towards Melina, who seemed unfazed as always.


Melina: My, oh me... the knight in shining armor joins the fray. What will you do alone?

Fuindor: ...
Melina: Going silent? Well then, I'll just end you here and-

BGM: The Tiger-Patterned Bishamonten

Suddenly, flames started to envelop Fuindor. His current form was exchanged with another form... his true human form.


Fuindor: (My unnatural aura will give me away... oh well, I think I can hide the truth with something... all I need to do is to call attention with my power and someone might come...)

Melina: Hmm... your power rose up. Now that is certainly interesting...

Fuindor: You're not leaving this place.


Fuindor extended his arm and the flames around him revealed a sheathed blade. Taking it out of the scabbard, the fire that surrounded the sword burnt almost like lava. Seeing the sword's power actually made Melina step back a little.


Fuindor: Shion-no-honō, the Sword of Draconic Blaze... I'll unleash this and lock you into an inferno until you get reduced to cinders!!

Melina: (This power... the sword and his own aura...!)

Fuindor: This is for my friend...

Fuindor slashed the ground, releasing a flame wave towards Melina. She jumped and shot knives, but he took an Iai stance and deflected the blades with three quick draws.


Melina: H-How did you...?!

Fuindor: There's more from where it came. You're going down!!

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Library

BGM: Anima mala still playing

Soon, the door opened once again with Mia, Auror and Rayla coming in. Genji, who was sleeping on another table, woke up quickly and went there. The librarian, decided to quickly leave. Auror looked briefly at Marina, as she gave him an apologetic face before turning back to Mia.


Auror: So... what's the idea of the scandal, Mia?

Mia: I suppose you remember the video I've shown you at lunch, correct?

Auror: I do. What about it?

Mia: You knew this was a serious incident, but you decided to be nonchalant about it and dismiss it as an attack... you even asked me to back off.

Auror: Except the part about me knowing something, I don't deny any of that. So what's the point? I don't know anything about the incident at all-

Mia: For once, can you STOP ACTING AS IF THERE WAS NO PROBLEM?!

Genji: Eeeek!!

Marina: M-Miss Mia...

Mia: The victim, Lucent Vermillion... he was taken to the Hakurei Shrine, correct?

Auror: Mia, first of all, you agreed to back off-

Mia: ANSWER ME!!

Auror sighed hardly, starting to get a little irritated with the situation.


Auror: If he was taken there or not, what are you planning to do?

Mia: Oh, I don't know! Maybe you can also explain to me why has a shrine vanished out of nowhere!!
Auror: Vanished? What do you mean...?

Marina: She is not lying. The Hakurei Shrine vanished. Look over there.

Auror looked at the direction that Marina pointed out and she was right: the shrine was nowhere to be seen. It was as if nothing was there except an abandoned gate.


Auror: Hold the phone... how the hell did that...

Mia: So you knew it all along this was more serious than it would be...!! *grabs Auror's tie*

Auror: Gghk!

Marina: Miss Mia! Please stop!

Mia: I should lock you away for obstructing an investigation! You gave me false information to lead me off the tracks and dismiss this as a normal occurrence!

She tossed him away and looked back at Rayla.


Mia: And what about you, Rayla? Since this involves someone who lives with you, I suppose you know something about this. After all, you were at the scene!

Mia: What are you two trying to cover?! Something that should matter only for Ancestor Mages?!

Auror: That's... beside the point...

Mia: QUIET!! You had your chance to talk!!

Auror: ...

Genji: Uhh, maybe we should get out, Marina...

Marina: ... No, this involves me as well. I shall remain here where I stand.

Location: Summer Area - Streets

BGM: Space Ship: Strut

The girl walked alone in the streets of the Summer Area, the touristic point of the town. For some reason, she just arrived there. She had her bags all accounted and ready


???: So this is Unitia... it does look like a beautiful place. Maybe I'll get some extra fans around here.

???: But honestly, what's with the sudden call?! "Oh, I need you to go to Unitia ASAP and try to check the situation there!" I mean, come on! I was about to call Agni to see if I could make a visit to Lacrima, for hell's sake. That throws a bummer in all of my plans!! Damn that annoying Necrox and his stupid Multiversal Overlord position...

She was somewhat angry, but her sights soon caught a young man walking around. He seemed to be searching for something... and since she was bored, messing up with a human might get her into a better mood. After approaching him, she leaned and whispered in his ear.


???: *whisper* Hey you, pretty boy...

???: W-WAAAH!! T-Too close!!

???: Oho, did I scare you somehow? In any case, you live around here, right?

???: Y-Yes, I do, but I'm very busy at the moment so if you could move along.

???: What the hell?! Hey, for your information, I'm a tourist! TOURIST!! I don't know anything about the place!!

???: Really...?

???: What do I look like, some sort of nobody citizen to you?!

???: Well, you're the one calling yourself a nobody here. Besides, it's very clear that you're not from here.

???: So it's settled then. Take me to the closest hotel.

???: What?

???: I should be asking that. Aren't we going to move along already?

???: Lady, I'm in the middle of an important search... can you please not bother me now?

???: First of all, "lady" is your grandma! Second, I have a name! It's Elizabeth!


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Elizabeth "Lizzy" Bathory



Lizzy: But you can call me Lizzy. And third, a man's the one responsible for helping a woman! That's the rule!

???: Wait, what rule?! I don't know anything about this-

Lizzy: Hurry up! I don't have all day long and this sunset's bad for my skin!

???: Ugh, fine... I'll take you to an inn close to here...

Lizzy: Why thank you very much. Now, lead the way!

???: (Reminder: in the next time, ask Kev to send me somewhere else but the Summer Area!)

They started to walk towards the path, leading to the Ryoukan Tsurugiya Inn.
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Rayla: (The shrine not being there is concerning...But I guess I won't be going anywhere unless I deal with Mia first...But how do I...)

Rayla: Wait a minute, I know what this is all about! You look concerned and all...But you knew something odd was happening, but did nothing to help because it would be "abusing your position." That sounds more like negligence to me instead. The one we were fighting ended up escaping...Maybe if we had even more help back there.

Rayla: I have the feeling that even if we spill the beans, you're still going to neglect it anyway. We might be friends Mia, but I've never once trusted your organization.

Rayla: Now then, I have a friend to save...I'm really concerned with the shrine's disapearence, staying in the school right now is pointless. You're coming Marina?

Summer Area - Ryokan Tsurugiya Inn


Chizuru: So Daisy, are you liking your temporary job at the inn?

Daisy: It's fine...It's like helping Mom with the chores.

Chizuru: So you're feeling right at home huh? Do you have any job on min?

Daisy: Not really...I haven't thought about it yet.

Chizuru: You still have plenty of time to think about it, so enjoy your youth while you can.

Daisy: I'll think about it madam...

Chizuru: ...

Daisy: AH!!!

Chizuru: Okay then. Have fun with that.

Daisy: (I-I'm not seeing things right? Did her eyes just go red?)

Chizuru: Oh, it looks like we have visitors. Welcome!

Daisy: (W-Was it something I said?)

Summer Area - Top Floor of the Building

Sheila didn't search for any sort of extra button, instead, she was heading to the office of the boss of the place. She had a suspicions that he knew something about the secret base of the DUST Organization. Once she arrived there, she went for the room while ignoring the secretary's questions. She kicked the door open, startling the one inside the room.


Sheila: Are you the boss around here?
Businessman: W-What's the meaning of this? I'm going to call the...

When he picked up the phone, it was hit by a knife Sheila threw, pining the object into the wall.


Sheila: Seems like you are.
Businessman: W-What do you want?

Sheila: How do I get to the secret base under your building? And I want the answer quickly if you value your bones.
Businessman: S-Secret Base? What do you...

Sheila: (Halt oh time...)

Suddenly, she appeared behind him when she used her time abilities.

Businessman: AAAAH!!!

Sheila: C'mon! Time's ticking.
Businessman: T-There's a secret door on floor B1...T-That's all I know...I swear!!!

Sheila: Great! My sincere apologies for the trouble and have a nice day!

She picked the knife on the wall, then jumped off the window, talking to Carlu in the communicator while she was free falling.


Sheila: There's a secret door on floor B1.
Carlu: Really?

Sheila: Yes, take my word for it.
Carlu: Alright then, we'll meet there.

Sheila: Bye!

Then, she activated the strenght enhancement before hitting the ground in order to survive the fall. Falling on her feet, the floor below her cracked, startling the Intelligence Agents nearby.


Sheila: (Almost there...I'm not showing any mercy to these bastards...)

Kanzakai School - Front Area

**Oracle - Coercion still playing**


Drake: Oh C'mon, where are they? I thought I saw them going that way...

Suddenly, someone made Drake trip. He almost fell to the ground, keeping his balance. When he looked behind him, he saw a girl looking at him with a serious expression.


Drake: Hey! You're Lyna's...

???: If you're searching for the other group, they headed back inside in order to help evacuate the other students.

Drake: R-Right...

???: If you understand then hurry up! The sooner you deal with that broken man, the better.

Drake: Okay...thanks...

???: I'm just doing this so that my sister won't get involved in this, now hurry up already.

Drake: A-Alright. See you later Miss Sera.

Sera Yumi: ... (Where is she anyway? She hasn't phoned me in a while...She better not be involved...)

Drake followed her instructions and went inside the building, finding the group at the 2nd Floor moments later.


Hyde: Drake? What are you doing here?

Drake: Hey guys, I'm here for Jane.

Jane: Me? What for?

Drake: We've managed to calm Tsuya...A little...though he still wants to get revenge.

Jane: I see...

Drake: We still think he might listen to you. You're our last resort.

Jane: Okay then. In that case, I do have some stuff to say to him.

Renath: We'll follow you to the 3rd Floor. I believe there's still students over there.

Italo: Nadia, Ledi and me will stay behind to handle the 2nd Floor.

Kenzuki: Make sure nobody is left behind, got it?

Nadia: Leave this to us.

Drake: 3rd Floor, here we go.

Hyde: (Ok...what's this surge of power?)

Drake: (Seems like another fight is happening right where we're going to pass through...)

Meanwhile, at the Gym's building, a lone Janitor stood between a pile of knocked out officers. He was making a phone call.

Janitor: Seems like their trap ended up being more accurate than they hoped.
???: So, Tsuya Abata really is a psychic user?
Janitor: That's right...and we would've caught him if Joel wasn't careless...I'll be retreating for now.
???: I don't recommend using the teleporter. It seems that the ones you captured somehow managed to communicate with someone outside the base.
Janitor: Someone turned the jammers off?
???: Seems like it...If you return now, then you'll be captured for sure.
Janitor: In that case, I'll see what I can do about Tsuya, I'll observe his fight for a while long and depending what might happen.
???: I hope you're aware what would happen if you're caught.
Janitor: Of course. I'm not afraid if that's what you're concerned.
???: Very well then...may destiny set out our next encounter.
Janitor: Yes.
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Marina: Certainly. I will tell the results of my search in the way.

Auror: Bad or good news for us?

Marina: ... There is nothing good of what I have to tell you.

Auror: Sheesh, then we better go fast. We don't want to waste any more time-

Mia: Wait just a moment!! All that you said about me just now... are you mocking me?!

Auror: Took you long enough to notice.

Mia: Grrr...

Auror: Don't give me that look, Ms. Knight. You know full well how we don't have any sort of positive sentiment towards the Holy Order, the World Crossers Guild and all sorts of security organizations in this town. Besides, like Rayla said in softer words, you have only yourself to blame.

Mia: Why you three-

Marina: ENOUGH!!

BGM: Sea of Aspiration

While trying her best not to reveal herself out, Marina called out to the situation in a way befitting of a princess.


Marina: We have no time for this bickering!! The shrine is in danger and even if Miss Reimu can fight, she will never be able to do anything alone! Violating as it may be, let us depart to the shrine with the utmost urgency!!

Auror: Alright then. Let's move out.

Auror opened the window and jumped off from it. Before landing, he created an ice slide for a safe descent.


Auror: Hurry up, you two!!

Mia: ...

Marina: Miss Mia, I am an outsider so there are many things in this city and about its people that I am unable to comprehend yet. I would like to say one thing based on what my father has told me once.

Marina: "The life of the people are more valuable than something called 'order', which need those lives to function."
Mia: The life of the people...

Marina: Right now, inside that shrine, two people are in great danger. Both of them are doing their hardest, having the risk of not returning to us. That is why we will leave the school perimeters and save them, just as Miss Rayla has instructed.

She had no argument to retort, yet she couldn't hide her expression of anger for having the Holy Order and herself criticized by Rayla and Auror. However, she was in no position to order them... not at this moment.


Mia: ... I will ignore all that has transpired here and that you are leaving school earlier than the obligatory.

Marina: ...

Mia: Mark my words... I'll prove to you that I want to do justice as much as you do. I won't take those statements quietly forever.

Marina: We will be prepared for your resolution. I must warn you, ours will not surrender.

Mia left the library, provoked and angered by the words directed at her.


Auror: Hello?! Lives in danger at the shrine calling for us three!!

Genji: Hurry up, you two. Auror can be pretty annoying when antsy.

Genji: Also, bring those people in danger to safety, like you always do.

Marina: Understood, Sir Genji!

Marina jumped off the window and used her wind magic to descend safely. Once she landed, she waited for Rayla to come.

Location: Kanzakai School

After bringing Sumireko to the nursery, Orie hurried back to the third floor in order to save Fuindor. She reached the second floor, only to find Hyde and the others.


Orie: Hyde, everyone! I'm glad you're safe!

Orie: Long explanations will come in due time, so I shall be quick! A mysterious girl appeared at the third floor corridor and attacked us out of nowhere. I tried to fend her off and the first-year Sumireko Usami has tried to aid me, but we ended up beaten. She's currently at the nursery, unconscious and resting.

Orie: This aura you are feeling belongs to Fuindor Akaikage, a first-year who started today! He is alone with the assailant on the floor above and I am terribly worried about him-

Before she could continue, an explosion could be heard coming from the floor above.


Orie: Oh no, this sounds ill...! Fuindor!!

Orie hurried over to the stairs so she could reach the third floor and rescue Fuindor.

BGM: The Tiger-Patterned Bishamonten still playing

As for him, Fuindor held himself against Melina, who proved to be far more violent than what he initially expected. Her skills were of a long-term assassin and her dark powers made things even worse.


Melina: Fortra Lamina!

Fuindor: Fire Formation: Ghost Lantern!!

She released six of knives, infused them with dark magic and shot them all towards Fuindor. As a response, he generated six floating fireballs and shot at her direction. Both of the attacks collided and nulled each other.


Melina: This is beyond a mere skirmish. How can someone so young as you be so powerful like this?

Fuindor: I can say the same. You're nowhere near as some run-of-the-mill brat you find on the streets.

Melina: Please, I have been trained for this my entire childhood. Do you think I had the leisure to spend it with dolls and such things?

Fuindor: An assassin princess since day 0, huh... well, it doesn't matter! I'm taking you down here, right where you stand!

Melina: Funny for you to say that...

Before he could chase her, the six knives that she sent earlier went at him again. He dodged them and dashed towards Melina. She turned back and ran, towards the destroyed Student Council room.


Melina: I admit this was fun enough, but I must take my leave now.

Fuindor: You stay right where you are, you goddamn killer...!!

He tried to slash her but Melina jumped off from the hole before the sword could hit her. She transformed into butterflies mid-air and left to the skies.


Fuindor: Shit, she ran away! Damnit, I was close to get her...

Location: Summer Area - Ryokan Tsurugiya Inn

BGM: Space Ship: Strut still playing

Lizzy and the ninja-looking boy arrived at the inn, receiving the welcome from Chizuru.


???: Hello there, Miss Kashiwagi. Seems like the inn is full.

Lizzy: This is the place?
???: Yeah, it is. Now you speak with Miss Kashiwagi over here and see what you can do.

Lizzy: Wait, you can't just leave me here-

???: I can and I have to. Be not seeing you around.

Lizzy: Hey, wait-

However, he quickly left the scene, leaving Lizzy behind at the inn.


Lizzy: Oh come on!! I just got here in town, I don't know the place that well!! You can't just leave me here, that's so rude!!

Lizzy: *sigh* Oh well... got any rooms...?

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Rayla also jumped out of the window, using her enhancement magic to resist the fall.


Rayla: All right, let's get going. (Well...I've certainly got her pumped up. Now then, to Lucent.)

Summer Area - Ryokan Tsurugiya Inn


Chizuru: Yes we do. Just one left in fact. Would you like to take it?

Daisy: (...Am I seeing a tail or is that part of the costume?)

Kanzakai School - 3rd Floor


Hyde: (H-Harada?)

Kenzuki: Another enemy? Is she with the mysterious group too?

Andressa: I wouldn't doubt it.

Drake: I was worried that we would have to fight her...

Jane: In that case, we should keep going.

Drake: R-Right. To the rooftop.

Andressa: We'll hold the fort here. Show him who's the boss.

Jane: I will...In my own way of course.

Kenzuki: We'll stay here and help evacuate the rest of the students. You're helping too Miss Harada. No need to worry about your identity, I'm sure Mr. Bariand is going to tell us to stay silent about it. Yours too Mr. Fuindor.

Drake and Jane went for the rooftop, while the others split up to start the evacuation process, someone managed to follow Drake without being seen.


Lyna: (Maybe I can help with something...Sis doesn't need to know.)

Kanzakai School - Rooftop

As they expected, Tsuya had managed to get used to their movements. No one was able to harm him any longer as he would avoid any attack.


Tsuya: It's all over for you.

Nicholas: Kurgh...What's taking him so long?

Mina: (We can end this at any time...but it's not the solution...)

Daniella: (He still has a chance to stop what he's doing.)

Barry: Seems like we ran out of time.

Hiagor: Hey Tsuya...How about showing some mercy?

Tsuya: Keep telling jokes.

Hiagor: If you insist...

Barry: Stop. This is no time to mess around detective.

Hiagor: You know I'm on to something...

Tsuya: Now then...which one of you I'll off first?

Music: Endless Nine


Jane: How about no one?

Tsuya: !!!

He flinched, not expecting Jane to be there, thinking she was terrified of her.


Tsuya: W-What are you doing here?

Jane: I've come here to talk to my best buddy into not doing something stupid.

Tsuya: ...Please...stay away...I don't want to hurt you...

Jane: ...

Tsuya flinched again with her stare. She never once got angry at Tsuya, so that expression was like a complete surprise to him.


Jane: So it's okay to fight others, but when I'm involved, you're suddenly don't want to do the whole job?

Tsuya: I-I mean...

Jane: If what lacks is a reason to hate me, then I'll give you this: They did tell me they were using you to lure out the members of the mysterious organization.

Tsuya: YOU KNEW?

Jane: ALL ALONG! AND I WASN'T PLANNING ON TELLING YOU UNTIL WE WERE DONE PROVING YOUR INNOCENCE!

Mina: Hey...that'll just get him to attack her.

Barry: Maybe that's the plan...

Nicholas: That's too risky...

Hiagor: If she wants to win this, she has to be honest with him.

Tsuya: YOU...YOU...BASTARD!!!

Jane: Yes...I regret that I wasn't honest to you before...but still...

Tsuya lunged at her in anger. Yet she still stood there, ready to point her finger at him again.


Jane: But that attitude of yours...You're just being selfish. I understand that you've snapped after all that anger bottled up within you...but...YOU'RE ACTING LIKE THIS IS ALL ABOUT YOU!

Tsuya: Ah!

He slowed to a halt, as if some invisible storm was stopping him. As if the truth he was facing was slowly blowing away his bottled up anger. Even if his issues had some weight, he was throwing it to others in an unfair way.


Jane: If they don't deal with that dreaded organization soon...people like you won't have their peace.

Tsuya: B-But...What about...

Jane: No buts...What you were about to do now doesn't justify the suffering you went through. Hurting others with that kind of power is not the answer.

Tsuya: They are...my enemies...

Jane: So all those trainning sessions you had with Ledi meant nothing to you? All those times the members of the council went for your aid...those times that Miss Kenzuki got some of the bullies on detention...Are you really just going to throw all those memories away for the sake of your revenge? If you keep this going, there's no turning back. Everyone from the school will loath and fear you forever. The Tsuya Abata that I know is not some violent avenger...He's our kind and caring introverted friend that still has a promising future ahead.

All those words hit him like they had literal weight behind them, completely stopping the boy in his tracks. Tsuya was realizing how unreasonable he had become. The Ancestor Mages could sense his aura slowly fading away, signalling that Jane's words did reach his clouded heart and he was almost back to his normal self.

Music: Last Tone


Tsuya: Katy...

Jane: So please stop this...okay? We know that using you as a bait was risky...and we should've talked to you about it first...

Tsuya: I'm really a horrible person...aren't I?

Jane: Part of it is our fault too...We weren't honest with you...We could've avoided all of this...

Tsuya: No it's not...I just realized...had you guys not shown up...I would be Vincent's actual murderer...This explosive rage...this power I didn't knew I had...

Jane: N-No one knew something like this could've happened....

Tsuya: But the possibility was there...And the proof is what I almost did to all of you.

Tsuya then, turned around, looking at the horizon.


Tsuya: Maybe it's for the best...that I don't come here anymore.

Jane: No. That just won't do. You're not just going to run away like that.

Tsuya: But...

Jane: You just have to make sure keep yourself under control...Okay, that's easier said than done, but still, I'll be here to help. The people that cares for you as well...And the new friends that helped to prove your innocence too. It is at times like this that we have to stay together.

Tsuya: A-Are they really willing to forgive me?

Mina: If we weren't, we wouldn't be holding back on you.

Nicholas: We had hope that you still could be saved.

Daniella: We were pretty much holding it until the last second.

Barry: Exactly as they said. It's not a victory we wanted to have.

Hiagor: I hardly hold grudges anyway.

Drake: Is this convincing you yet?

Jane: You're not alone Tsuya. You don't need to distance yourself from us.

Tsuya: (Am I...really that worth saving? Do they really want me to stay despite my glaring issues? I've just met some of these people and yet...Should I...give it a go?)

"Well...Katy will be there...like she always does...so..."


Tsuya: ...I...

**gunshot sound, stopping the music**

"I already know what his answer will be..."

Jane: !!!
"This is why I have to act now."

Tsuya: Wha...

Jane: Tsu...ya...

Jane was hit by a gunshot in her back, falling on the ground mere seconds later. The group's attention went towards the one that fired the gun. It was a person dressed as a janitor.

???: ...

Tsuya: YOU BASTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!!! YOU PAY FOR THIS YOU SHITSTAIN!!!

Tsuya immidietaly went berserk again, lunging at the man. The Agent then, used a grappling hook to pull himself to the nearest building. His intent was to get Tsuya to follow him outside the school, and he was succesful.


Barry: Damn! Mina, Nicholas, follow me. The others take Katherine to the hospital.

Drake: R-Right.

The others gave chase as well. Barry was sure that whatever place he was luring Tsuya to was full of agents from the DUST Organization waiting for an ambush.
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Location: Fleeting Memories School - Entrance

BGM: Sea of Aspiration (Flow)

Once Rayla descended, they left the school perimeters and ran towards the shrine's direction. Auror decided to question Marina and see what she had found out.


Auror: So what are the bad news you have for us, Marina?

Marina: The theory I had thought at lunchtime proved to be correct at the end. I know what is attacking Mr. Lucent.

Auror: What is it then?

Marina: It is a Phantom. All the doubts and fears taken by the darkness and given form... this is what Mr. Lucent is fighting.

Auror: Then what Theo said at lunch about him distancing from us all...

Marina: He might not be too far off...

Auror: That little bastard... why he keeps doing this?

Auror: Anyway, how do we beat it?

Marina: ... We cannot interfere. Only Mr. Lucent is able to defeat his Phantom.

Auror: Wonderful... *sigh* We might as well focus on saving the shrine. I still don't get why it has disappeared.

Marina: I wish I could have known, but-

Auror: Mia didn't give you space, I know. Well, we'll discover it later then. Right now, we need to save them.

Marina: Agreed. Let us hurry!

From afar, sitting above a streetlamp, Azrel watched them run away.


Azrel: Seems like he isn't here. I didn't want to go to the Hakurei Shrine, but it seems I don't have much choices. Might as well pay a visit to Reimu, even though she's not going to be happy about this.

Location: Kanzakai School - Third Floor


Fuindor: Whoa! Where'd you guys-

Orie: Explanations later, Fuindor. Right now, we need to evacuate the third years.

Fuindor: Oh! Alright then, I'll be fast as a fox!

Nodding at him, they went each to a way, going through the classrooms to warn others about the dangers and ordering their evacuation. As he did it, Fuindor opened a door to a classroom where a single girl stood.


Fuindor: H-Hey, what are you doing here? You gotta run!

???: O-Oh, I just... I thought I felt something coming from here and I wanted to check it...

Fuindor: Well, now's not the time. Follow the other students and get out of here right now!

???: Did something happen?

Fuindor: It did and it's happening. Now hurry up!

???: Y-Yes, I will! Thank you for warning me.

The girl left the room. As she did, however, Fuindor felt a little strange.


Fuindor: That girl... what was that I felt just now? Chakra...? No.... but it definitely sounded like an aura or whatnot...
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Spring Zone - Way to the Hakurei Shrine


Rayla: (Do I have to deal with those Phantoms too? If my dream is anything to go about...it's going to be a bunch...All taking the forms of people I've met before...) Well then, if we can't help Lucent with our powers, maybe we can help him with our words.

Summer Area - Floor B1 of the Building


Sheila: I'm here now, did you find anything?

Tatsuna: I've checked every room and got nothing unusual.

Sheila: Yeah, those are hard to come by...The boss of this building assured me that there's an entrance on this very floor.

Tatsuna: Wait, how did you get him to talk? He's actually involved in this?

Sheila just spun her knife while walking around.


Sheila: Do I have to go up there again? No...He probably heightened the security...

Carlu: Try looking for some sort of fake walls.

Tatsuna: Oh...Hi there Mister Carlu.

Sheila: Good idea. I'll see if I can make it quick.

Sheila activated her time powers again. Searching for any sort of fake door as fast as she could.


Sheila: Aha! Tatsuna, over here.

Tatsuna: Already? Okay then, stay back.

Carlu and Sheila noticed a faint red aura in the shape of a dragon around Tatsuna. With a flying kick, she broke the fake wall, leading to a corridor with an elevator at the end.


Tatsuna: Jackpot!

Sheila: Excellent. Let's hurry.

Carlu: (An underground base under our very noses...Did they take this idea from Underground Unitia or something? If they did...then who helped them set up such base?)

Kanzakai School - Rooftop


Daniella: It seems like it got her shoulder...We have to be careful when carrying her.

Hiagor: I'll go open the door. I'm in no condition to carry anything right now.

As he got there and opened the door, Lyna came through, rushing towards Jane.


Hiagor: Huh?

Drake: L-Lyna?!

Daniella: (W-Why she's here?)

Lyna: How is she doing?

Hiagor: Losing quite a bit of blood.

Lyna: I see...put her on the ground.

Hiagor: Wait, what are you going to do?

Daniella: Detective...You will stay shut about what you're about to see. If someone asks about the gunshot, tell them it missed.

Hiagor: Okay, but why?

Drake: ...

Lyna: Don't worry, she'll be fine...

Lyna: Well then...

As they put Jane back in the ground, Lyna positioned her hands near the wound. Suddenly, the group noticed her body glowing with a white aura.


Drake: This feeling...it's similar to psychic energy. (Maybe this explains all this secrecy about her...)

Hiagor: Is this why Daniella told me to keep a secret?

They saw the bullet slowly leaving Jane's body. Then, some seconds later, the wound started to close, with some of the blood entered back her body.


Lyna: It's done...It's a good thing she wasn't hit on any vitals...or else this would've been harder for me.

Drake: So...Psychic Powers can do even this?

Lyna: Well, it's not exactly as fantastic as you think. All I did was accelerate the regeneration of her body instead of just "magically" healing it. I didn't have much opportunities to experiment with this ability beyond sealing wounds...

Hiagor: Hey, do you think you can patch me up?

Lyna: Sure thing, let me analyze you for a bit.

Hiagor sat on the floor while Lyna used her Psychic Aura to scan his body for any sort of wound. Meanwhile, Drake and Daniella looked at the direction Tsuya went to pursue the fake janitor.


Drake: We were so close to saving him...so close...and this happens...right under our noses...

Daniella: ...

Drake: Dammit...How am I supposed to protect people if I let something like this happen? No wonder my brother doesn't want me to fight...I was never ready for an event like this...There's only so much what physical trainning can achieve...All this trainning...All this effort, and I screw up like this.

Lyna: (Drake...)

Daniella: It's not entirely your fault...Don't put this all upon yourself...

Drake: I know...Doesn't change the fact that I've failed.

Hiagor: If I was you, I would stop lameting and work hard so something like this doesn't happen again.

Drake: If...I get another chance that is...Remember that my brother forbade me to do any sort of fighting. Someone that works for him probably saw what happened here and reported it to him, so his leash is going to be tighter than before.

Hiagor: Man...that's what I call brotherly love.

Drake: ...Yeah...

Hiagor: I already know what you're thinking...It's about defeating him right? Well, I won't say that you should do it. That choice is yours alone to make. You alone have the power to decide what to do. That's all that I'll say.

Drake: ... (Do I really?)

Lyna: There. Feeling better?

Hiagor: Yes...It is as if I never received that direct attack. Are you feeling okay? Doesn't this doesn't any sort of strain?

Lyna: If I do this often, My mind will get tired...and I might faint. Nothing fatal though.

Hiagor: I see. Thanks a bunch. Well then, time to report the news to the others.

Hiagor left the rooftop, followed by Daniella. When Lyna was about to follow them, she noticed that Drake still looked at the horizon with a defeated expression. She decided to stand by his side, not planning on heading down so soon.
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Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine Entrance

BGM: Sea of Aspiration (Flow) still playing

Marina and Auror agreed with Rayla. Abandoning Lucent was the last thing they should do at this momennt. After running for a while, they finally reached the shrine's entrance.

Auror: Finally, we're here.

Marina: The shrine lies up the stairway. Once we climb it, we will reach the grounds.

Auror: Hmm? Hey, look over there!

They looked at a strange crack in space, similar to some sort of dark portal opened in the middle of space.

Auror: What's that supposed to be? A portal?

Marina: If it is one, it might lead us to the shrine.

Auror: Then let's take the chance and go right in.

Location: Nightmare Unitia - Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Vim and Vigor still playing

Alice and Jin fought hardly, but they were still surrounded. The wave of Nightmares never seemed to end.


Jin: God damn it, there's no end to those things!!

Alice: This is getting ridiculous... are we going to be trapped here forever?

As she spoke it, blasts of fire and light came at their direction. When they saw it, Kiragi, Kaito and the Sprites were coming at their direction.

Alice: You two! I'm so glad you're safe!

Kiragi: Yeah! We can fight too! We can fight too!

Jin: You can?

Kaito: Both me and Kiragi were breaking our way through those monsters. It doesn't seem like there'll be an end, though.

Alice: Seriously...

*BGM fades*

Suddenly, the shrine's front door broke with Reimu and Cooking coming flying towards the team. The other Nightmares all ran towards the shrine's interior.

Alice: Reimu! Cookie! Are you two alright?

Reimu: Yeah... somehow...

Cookie: We managed to survive that beast's attack at least...

Alice: Beast? What beast?

BGM: Dance to the Death


Strange instruments began to float out from the shrine's interior and its conductor also appeared. The Nightmare seemed to be more powerful than the previous ones.

Alice: W-Whoa... it's big!

Reimu: And it's powerful too. If we're not careful, he's going to beat us all alone.

Jin: Heh, the bigger the target, the bigger the fall.

Cookie: Aren't you overconfident as always...

Umbra: Once we beat it, we might be able to bring the shrine back to reality.

Ictio: Then let's send that thing packing with our big blasts!!

Kiragi: Yeah!! Let's go, Big Bro Kaito!!

Kaito: Hell yeah! We're bringing this thing down and we're saving Lucent!!

Reimu: On your toes, everyone!
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Winter District - From Building to Building

Music: Chasing You!


Mina: Urgh...Just what kind of grappling hook is that? It doesn't look like we can reach him with that speed.

Nicholas: We have to keep trying...Any plans Barry?

Barry: (I guess that kind of tech should be expected...they are the same people that built the Compact Glaives after all...) He seems to know which building he can use that device on to keep building up speed. You two keep chasing after him. I'll see if I can flank him from another direction.

Mina: Got it.

Nicholas: We'll keep a close eye on Tsuya.

Mina: (We need to hurry up too...Tsuya's causing some property damage whenever he lands somewhere...I'm amazed he still hasn't lost the guy out of sight despite his rage.)
???: (As expected, they are chasing after me. Now then...just a little further...and my plan will succeed.)

Summer Area - Ryoukan Tsurugiya Inn

Music: Lakeside

After showing Elizabeth her room, Daisy returned to the front entrance in order to take a rest since she was mostly done with cleaning.


Daisy: (Geez...Miss Kashiwagi has it rough...No wonder she takes this business so seriously...)

Chizuru: It's almost time for their shift to end. Better tell the others to prepare dinner. Oh right, Daisy, are you a good cook?

Daisy: Not really...

Chizuru: Then we're in the same boat.

Daisy: (Why she sounds like she found a kindred spirit?)

Chizuru: Oh well, maybe it's time for you to go back home. You've been here for a while and...

Daisy: I need some sort of confirmation that those thugs aren't searching for me.

Chizuru: Hmmm...

Suddenly, another person entered the inn. This time, it was a blue haired girl who looked a bit older than Daisy. She was carrying a basket full of fishes.


Daisy: W-Whoa...

???: Good Afternoon Miss Kashiwagi. We couldn't fish yesterday because of the storm.

Daisy: (Fishing?)

Chizuru: It's fine, I imagined something like this could've happened...

???: If you say so...

Daisy: ...

Erialla: Oh, who's she?

Chizuru: She got into some trouble with a local gang and now she's hiding in the inn for a while. She's been helping me with cleaning in exchange of her using this place as her hiding spot.

Erialla: I see...That's quite the pickle you've got in Miss...

Daisy: I'm just Daisy.

Erialla Shelly: I'm Erialla Shelly, but you can call me Eria. Pleased to meet you Daisy. Here, have this souvenirs.

She gives Daisy a fridge magnet in the form of a seashell.


Daisy: Oh...Thanks? (It's...kinda cute...)

Eria: (She seems to have liked it.)

Chizuru: You're still making those? I still have that one you gave me.

Eria: That's right. I always give a new one for a new friend.

Daisy: (Friends already?) Well...I'll take the fishes to the kitchen and bring the basket back.

Daisy heads towards the kitchen with the fish.


Chizuru: Eria...Can you do me a favor?

Eria: It's about the thugs that are after her right? I'll go check if the coast is clear.

Chizuru: Actually...I want you to take her back home. She already helped enough here and I don't think I should keep her in this place any longer. I'm sure there's someone worried about her absence. I phone called Sheila just a while ago, but she said she was going to be busy with something.

Eria: Sure thing. I can take a detour or two. No need to owe me anything.

Chizuru: Thanks, you're a sweetie.

Eria: I'll see if I can entertain her with a fisherman story while I'm at it. I'm sure she's going to enjoy it.

Chizuru: Tell me her reactions next time we meet.

Eria: Sure thing. (Daisy seems like the kind of person that keeps a lot of things to herself...I'll try not to ask anything about it...Instead, I'll make some minutes of her life happier...I have a feeling what she's been going through affected her in some way.)

Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine Entrance


Rayla: No time to lose then...

Rayla cracks her knuckles, then increases the pace. The closer she got to the rift however, the louder a mysterious voice on her head became. It took a while for Rayla to make out what it was trying to say.

Music: Kollektives Unbewusstes

"Turn back! Don't enter this place! They'll go after you. Stay on the waking world."


Rayla: (W-What? Why should I...)

Suddenly, the image of Rayla's dream briefly flashed on her mind. She started slowing down.


Rayla: (D-Don't tell me...that will happen again if I keep going? I'm going to succumb to them once more?)

Then, another voice started speaking to Rayla.

"That depends. How strong is your dream?"


Rayla: (Eh?)

There were no more voices. Just that question that kept lingering on Rayla's mind.


Rayla: (W-What does the power of my dream has anything to do with this?)


Dream...Power...
A dream isn't like just what we see when we sleep.
It's another name for our innermost wish.
Our most strong desire.



Rayla: (So my dream isn't strong enough to fight against this hesitation? But that doesn't make any sense...What's so wrong about wanting to protect everyone? I'm not afraid to risk my life...I've already decided that I will keep fighting! I don't see how this dream is going to be so weak.)

Rayla: (All I need to do...is to keep moving foward...) I'm not gonna let any of you down!

Then, Rayla managed to increase her pace again, having overcome her aparent fear of the unknown. Nothing was going to stop her anymore. Meanwhile, in a place away from reality.


???: See? She just needed a push towards the right direction.

???2: I understand now...It's just...I didn't think she was ready yet...

???: Our job isn't done yet. You were right about one thing: She'll be chased by "them". We have to make sure they won't try to invade Lucent's Nightmare.

???2: But...why her?

???: ...I don't know the answer to that yet...We'll think about it later. For now, let's keep going.

???2: Okay!

???: (Rayla might not escape them for too long...She'll most certainly meet them again the moment she starts dreaming...but hopefully, this time, she'll have the resolve to overcome them.)
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Location: Nightmare Unitita - Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Dance to the Death still playing

The giant Nightamre used its instruments to attack. The trumped was the first one to move, shooting a big beam at the group. Reimu and Alice counterattacked with danmaku, but the drum beagn to play, creating a barrier and shielding the attacks.


Alice: A barrier?!

Reimu: That drum generated it. Unless we beat it first, we're not getting close to it.

Umbra: The Maestro use those instruments to attack. The Trumpet shoots that beam we evaded, the drum creates barriers and the violin-

Jin: The drum creates barriers, huh? I'm on it!

Ictio: Wait, you shouldn't!

Jin charged at the drum, in hopes of hitting it. However, the violin started to play a cacophonic note that paralyzed him it his tracks, alongside everyone else.


Kiragi: Aaah!! My ears!!

Cookie: This loud noise...!!

Umbra: This is what the violin does...

Alice: J-Jin, get out of there!!

But he couldn't move. That gave the drumstick enough time to knock him away. Jin was sent towards them, but Kaito managed to stop him.


Kaito: You good?

Jin: Yeah. Thanks, man.
Kiragi: H-How are we going to reach it?!

Reimu: I don't know... we need to break off their formation, but how?

A blue blur went flashing through them and towards the drum. Since the Maestro was distracted with the trumpet attack, the drum couldn't generate a barrier and it was hit. When it stopped, Kaito recognized the flash instantly.


Kaito: Auror?!

BGM: In the Shadows

One of the drumsticks tried to hit Auror but he jumped away before that could happen. Holding a spear of ice, the weapon he used to attack the drum, he looked back at them. Marina soon arrived as well.


Marina: Miss Reimu! Everyone! You are safe!

Cookie: Well, seems like help came earlier than I thought.

Auror: *sigh* Why I had a feeling you'd come here and why did I have to be right, Kaito?

Kaito: Well... that's...

Reimu: Save the discussions from later. Your name is Auror, right? Thanks to you, we managed to knock the drum for a while, so the barriers will stop spamming quickly.

Alice: It'll still generate them, though.

Auror: I'll distract it and you all go after the instruments, if I am to say they're te targets.

Alice: That's right. Before we can hit their leader, we need to deal with the instruments first.

Auror: Got it. Leave the drum to me.

Using his wind magic, Auror went at fast speeds towards the drum in order to attack it and distract it. It generated barriers, like Alice said, but at a slower rate. However, with it focused on a target, the other instruments would be left unprotected.


Reimu: Now we need to take care of the other two instruments. The trumpet shoots lasers and the violin seems to disrupt us with its sound.

Alice: Then let's divide it like this. Those who fight in close combat go after the trumpet and who fight at the distance go after the violin. What do you think?

Jin: Sounds like a good plan. Then it's me, the kid and Cookie against the trumpet then!

Cookie: You can count on me.

Kaito: Heh, you can call me "kid" but I'll show you how it's done!

Reimu: Marina, Alice, the little boy and the spirits, let's get the violin. Be careful of the sound it makes!

Alice: Got it!

Marina: As you command!

Ictio: Let's do this!!

Umbra: Why are you so excited for this?

Kiragi: Let's go, everyone!!

They split up according to the plan. Marina, Reimu, Alice, Kiragi and the twin sprites went after the violin as Jin, Cookie and Kaito went after the trumpet. Auror, alone, attacked the drum.

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Entrance

The bell finally rang and the students began to leave one by one. Frustrated, Mia planned into leaving by herself. However, that plan was cut short, since someone came to escort her back. He walked towards her direction, beaming a cool smile.

???: In low spirits today, little Mia?

Mia: *sigh* Yes, Lieutenant Sieghart...


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Ercnard Sieghart


When she joined the knights, Mia had expectations to be trained under Krantz's wing. However, Sieghart was the one who trained her. She had no idea of taking upon the sword from the beginning, as the Aegis is one of her family's heirlooms. Still, he trained her with the usage of the shield. And while Mia admits he's skilled, her superior's attitude irritates her a bit.


Sieghart: Come on, don't make that sad face. Beam a smile, it fits you more.

Mia: I'm not up for jokes today, Lieutenant.

Sieghart: Really now? Well, you're never up for jokes anyway.

Mia: If I am to be escorted somewhere, why did Sir Krantz sent you? Couldn't he have sent Captain Ronan or Major Quaid?

Sieghart: Ow, how cold. Why do I, your superior and master, need to be mistreated like this?

Mia: Don't start a drama here. Leave that for when we're back at the base.

Sieghart: If you say so. By the way, Ronan and Quaid are busy with other missions so they couldn't come to fetch you. And Krantz is kinda busy as well, so we'll have a sparring session today.

Mia: Fine, I understand. Let's just go already.

Mia and Sieghart left the school perimeters and went towards the Winter District. With their images away from the sights of the students, Lilina, Masaru and Drake came down next.


Drake: That was a hell of a day, damn... I'm tired...

Masaru: Drake, you need to put some more backbone into it. Your grades are really low, so you got to make through the semester or else you'll fluke.

Drake: Whatever, man... who cares about grades. I'm just gonna head home.

Masaru: If you say so. We should be going too, Lilina.

Lilina: Actually, I'll take a detour. I need to go see something at the Guild before I can go home.

Masaru: Really? Well then, shall we go there?

Lilina: About that, I need to go alone.

Drake and Masaru looked at each other. They started to suspect a little about what Lilina wanted there and why she needed to go alone.


Drake: Hey, you know it's dangerous for you to be walking around undefended like you intend to, right? Also, what do you need to see there?

Lilina: Oh, I was hoping to talk with Sir Kail about the help he offered earlier.

Masaru: If that's the case, then why can't I come along?

Lilina: Look, I'd rather talk about this alone with him. It'll be fine, I'll be careful!

Drake: Lilina...

Lilina: Just this once! I need to go alone this time!

They were still suspecting her, but Lilina was insistent on the idea. Both of them sighed.


Drake: You're lucky I got something to check today, so I can't come along.

Masaru: I'll let you go this time, but phone me if something happens.

Lilina: I will. Don't worry, I'm sure it'll be fine.

Drake and Masaru left, each to their own way. Lilina breathed a little, wiping off a little of sweat.


Lilina: (And here I promised I wouldn't lie again. I can't just tell them the truth... not until I can confirm something.)

Lilina left the school and walked towards the World Crossers Guild, blending in the rest of the students for safety. In the moment she was out of vision range, another group of students came down.


Veronica: Where's Big Bro? I thought he'd be here, waiting for me.

Xaizor: Marina wasn't there with you to as well and she isn't here. Where the hell did she went off to?

Veronica: I mean, did something happen? There didn't seem to be happening any sort of attack around here, though.

Sayaka: Maybe they were called by the Guild or something?

Veronica: But the Guild doesn't have much contact with Ancestor families and they would've contacted my father, not Big Bro, if that were to be the case.

Xaizor: If they did, why Marina would go there with them too? Where's even the point?

Sayaka: What could have happened? Do you think they're OK?

Veronica: I'm pretty sure they're fine.

Xaizor: Well, if that's the case, I'm heading home now. See you all tomorrow.

Xaizor left Veronica and Sayaka at the gate and went towards the shrine. But when he looked at it...


Xaizor: What the hell...? What the actual hell?!

Seeing as it vanished, he darted towards his home in this world. It had vanished, for reasons unknown.

Location: Kanzakai School - Entrance Gate

After a while, they managed to evacuate all the students. Outside of the school, Fuindor and Orie took breaths. Sumireko, still injured and unconscious, was taken outside.


Fuindor: Good... we managed to evacuate the students...

Orie: I'm going to call an ambulance for Sumireko. Fuindor, go back inside and see if there's no one left behind.

Fuindor: G-Got it. The others haven't left yet, so I'll check if any of them is injured too.

Fuindor went back inside the school. As Orie began to call an ambulance, a single girl stood behind.


???: He went back in... and the attackers are still there. This is not good at all.

??? (I need to be quick. Focus, Melissa, focus. Just go and fetch everyone. I need to help them!)


Snow White of Humble Thoughts
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Determined to help, Melissa ran inside the school while Orie was distracted in order to help them. Even as a powerless human as she is, she might be able to do something.
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Music: Chasing You!

???: (Alright, this is it.)

As he was using his grappling hook to zip to another building, the man used something similar to the Warp Weapon Tech to summon a grenade launcher. He fired not at Tsuya, but at Nicholas and Mina.


Mina: Incoming!

Nicholas: Wait, it's coming at us?

Noticing the incoming grenade, they landed on a building. Nicholas froze the grenade in mid-air while Mina kicked it away. Suddenly, they saw a bunch of soldiers enter the place, surrounding the two before they could continue to give chase.


Mina: The heck? These guys were waiting for us?

Soldiers: Open fire!

Nicholas: Tch!

Nicholas rose a circular ice barrier that protected him and Mina from the incoming volley. Meanwhile, at the top of another building.

???: (I was really hoping not to do so much noise...but it can't be helped.)

Tsuya: ....

The man removed his disguise, showing his true face at last.


Trent: Just call me Trent...Just a small soldier fighting for a greater cause.

Tsuya: If you call this greater cause, I don't even want to hear what you would think of a life-death situation.

Trent: Trust me, I really didn't want this mess to escalate...but my partner had to kill that random student...It's really a nuisance...

Tsuya: If you think it's so bad why did you shot her? Actually, screw your motives, I'm having my revenge right now.

Trent: Heh...I like you already. Guess it was a good idea to continue with the plan. Now then...Mr. Abata

He points the grenade launcher at Tsuya.


Trent: I'm sure the others would be delighted about that attitude of yours. Actions speak louder than words after all.

Tsuya: Screw YOOOOOOOU!!!

Trent shoots a sticky grenade, exploding the ground under Tsuya, making him fall on the floor below. He easily jumps back to the top of the building in anger, but Trent was nowhere to be seen.


Tsuya: STOP RUNNING FROM ME!!!

He heard the sound of a grenade being shot at him. He looked behind then did a backstep in order to avoid it, but then, the grenade exploded, revealing a net.


Tsuya: What?

Even with the Berserk Psychic Aura, the net was big enough to cover Tsuya.


Tsuya: Is this supposed to be a joke?

Trent: Not at all. You see, that net will electrocute you once I press this button.

Tsuya: Not going to do much if it can't touch me. Is this some kind of mockery?

Trent: Everything I do is coldly calculated.

Tsuya: ...

Trent: C'mon! This is what you want isn't it! Go on! Strike me down with all of your hatred! That's right, let's see some more! I believe in you! Kill me like a dog that I am for shooting your lover without a tint of remorse!

Tsuya: HAAAAAAAAA!!!!

Tsuya's aura grew even larger, wanting to make sure his next attack would finally hit his mark. There was nothing on his mind right now other than avenging Jane. There was only Tsuya and his target, nobody to get in the way. He boy was ready to crush the man's entire body.


Trent: Such strong emotions...They are part of what gives Psychic Users their strenght...

"But might also be their fatal flaw."

Music: Tensione


Tsuya: !!!

Suddenly, Tsuya felt his whole body giving out on him. He struggled to keep his own balance as well as keeping the berserk aura activated, but then, he noticed it was getting hard for him to breathe. Seconds later, his aura was completely gone, Tsuya was kneeling on the ground, gasping for air.


Tsuya: What...did you...

Trent: Me? I didn't do much. You did most of it. You were straining your mind too much by using your powers with that amount of anger...And it got into a point where your brain couldn't sustain your psychic powers any longer. You pushed it too far and now even your body was affected. Don't worry, movements will come back by tomorrow...but I guess you know where you'll be by then.

Tsuya: ... (Sorry everyone...I screwed up...)

Trent: Now then...time to activate that electric shock I was talking ab-

Before he could finish, he dodged an incoming attack from Barry.


Trent: What?

Barry: Seems like I did well in taking the longer route.

Trent: Tch...I knew I was being chased, but I wasn't sure how many gave chase... (By the time I noticed those two, I was already near the trap.)

Barry: I take it you're just like your friend in terms of strenght...Since you needed a Hi-Tech grappling hook to outspeed Ancestor Mages. I'm willing to admit that it's impressive...but at this range, you won't escape from me.

Tsuya: Ba...rry...

Barry: Rest easy, This nightmare will be over soon.

Trent: Say Mr. Bariand, you're not part of any group...are you?

Barry: Why does it matter? I come from a family that helped this city once. I choose to protect this city with my soul, there's all there is to it.

Trent: Mage or not, you still need to be part of some defense group. The police is as unhelpful as possible in order to make Guild and the Holy Order's job harder...rarely requesting for backup when something big happens. No way they wouldn't even agree to the request to surround the school without it taking a long while. This operation of yours were done as soon as the rumors about the school's psychic user were spread.

Trent: The only way for this to occur as soon as possible...

Trent: ...Was if someone from the military gave the aproval. I smell a rebellion!!!

Barry: ...Can't have someone like you hitting the mark like this...

Trent: Hehehehehe...Sometimes, I impress even myself.

Barry: HAH!!!

Barry lunges at his opponent, indending to finish him at once. Trent stomped hard the ground under him, making it fall since he was at the edge of the hole created by the previous explosion, avoiding Barry's attack. Knowing that he would likely pursuit, he set up sticky bombs near hi feet, then, used fired his grappling hook at a nearby wall as Barry descended. The ensuing explosion created yet another hole. Both sides couldn't see each other because of the cloud of dust.


Trent: (I know he dodged that, but I need to stay as far away as possible in order to formulate a plan around his fighting style.)

Barry: (This one seems to be capable of using his tools to his full potential...and seems to be skilled into leading enemies to mistakes. Even if I'm stronger, I have to proceed with care...and do this fast. I'm sure an ally of his is heading towards Tsuya right now.)

Summer Area - Underground Base


Tatsuna: Here at last.

Sheila: So...this is their base...

Carlu: Either they are focusing their forces on our friends or they left some others on guard. I'm sure Sheila's stunt had something to do with this.

Sheila: I needed some sort of solid confirmation...just blindly searching for a secret door would take too long.

Music: Get Over It


Suddenly, Tatsuna held two incoming attacks from glaive soldiers.


Tatsuna: Speaking of...confirmation...

Sheila: Tatsuna!

Tatsuna: Go help the others, I can handle here...

Carlu: No...

Carlu drew his sword and dealt an horizontal strike to the glaive soldiers, who were forced to release their spears to escape him.


Tatsuna: Whoa!

Carlu: (...They seem to know who I am...They didn't take any risks...knowing that I'm not completely powerless when it's my sister who is wielding the family's sword.) I'll be the one to take care of them. You two go on ahead.

Sheila: Right...be careful.

Tatsuna: To make it easier for you...I'll be taking these-

But then, the weapons were teleported back to their hands.


Tatsuna: EEEEEH?

Sheila: (Figures...That's how weapons tied to glaives works after all.)

Carlu: Just go already!

Tatsuna: Okay!

The girls heads towards the corridors, Carlu takes a stance and runs at the soldiers.


Carlu: I didn't fight for a while, so you two will be perfect for warm-ups! You'll see how fearsome I am even without my element to back me up!


As the girls kept going, more soldiers stood in the way. They weren't using Compact Glaive armors however.


Tatsuna: Out of the way!

Tatsuna got between two soldiers and dealt strong punches to the side of their heads. The ones in front of her were ready to open fire, but all of a sudden, they noticed the ammo clips of the guns falling in the floor.

Soldier: What?

Tatsuna: Whoa!

Sheila: HAAA!!!

Sheila pushed one soldier to the wall, then hit him with a jump kick to the head. That kick also served as a wall kick that propelled Sheila backwards. She quickly twisted her body in order to kick the other soldiers, knocking them on the ground. The girls were free to proceed.


Tatsuna: I shouldn't be impressed...but wow. That was so cool Sheila.

Sheila: You should've figured out by now that I'm no ordinary homeless girl.

Tatsuna: Y-Yeah... (Seriously...what's with these sudden boosts of speed? Is she somehow faster than me?)

They continued foward. Tatsuna was testing if she could still use her communicator.


Tatsuna: Hello hello?
Operator: Oh, it's Officer Tatsuna. Is this a status report?

Tatsuna: Wah!! T-That's right... (Wait, why is this working so perfectly? I thought they were still jamming the signal...It is as if they wanted us to invade...)

Fleeting Memories School - Entrance


Tiane: What in the actual hell? There was supposed to be a shrine there!

Theo: Tiane, hop on to me, we'll be going fast.

Tiane: A-Alright. Make it really fast!

Theo: You're coming Kaori?

Kaori: I guess...Not sure if I'm going to fight.

Reeta: ...Take...

Kaori: Take?

Reeta: ...No...Nevermind...It's too dangerous if I go with you guys.

Kaori: ...I see...

Reeta: I'll wait at the orphanage. Good luck out there guys.

Kaori: Okay... (That tone...She's worried about him...but at the same time...it seems like she's holding back something. It's even more pronounced than before.)

Then, Theo, Tiaen and Kaori followed Xaizor to the Hakurei Shrine.


Nanase: There they go...

Andorina: I'm sure they'll all be safe.

Reeta: Yeah... (I'm sorry Lucent...I just...can't bring myself to fight...)

Nightmare Unitita - Hakurei Shrine


Rayla: (Kaito I can understand...but why Kiiragi is here too? And what are those two things floating near him?)

There was no time for questions. While the others were taking care of the instruments, the conductor was by himself. Rayla got into battle stance. Her body started to glow with a blue magic aura. The girl was ready to take on the nightmare.


Rayla: No way in hell I'm going to leave this guy unchecked, he might do something while the others are busy.

Then, Rayla dashed foward like a rocket, ready to deal a punched charged with magic the moment she closed in.
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Location: Nightmare Unitia - Hakurei Shrine

BGM: In the Shadows still playing

Auror kept his rhythm of fast attacks at the drum. The barriers, who came at a slow rate, were almost non-existent. The drumsticks were also pretty much unable to hit him. After a last spear strike, he evaded a drumstick attack and transformed his spear into a big ice hammer.


Auror: Time for the finale!

He went downwards, spinning vertically. When he reached the drum, he smashed it strongly with the help of the centrifugal force created by the motion, enhancing the power of his attack. The instrument broke into bits and vanished, with the drumsticks following it.


Auror: Drum and barriers down!

The trumpet had no easy time either. With Kaito, Jin and Cookie fighting at close combat, the lasers were completely unable to hit them.


Jin: Ha! This thing cannot even hit us! This is going to be a piece of cake!

Cookie: Don't get cocky! Here comes a swing!

At Cookie's warning, the three evaded a smashing swing from the trumpet. They gave a little of space for it to shoot a laser, but Cookie blocked it with a keystone.


Jin: So you can still control those things!

Cookie: Now's your chance! Go!

Jin: Let's go, kid! History "The Great Emperor's First Fist"!

Kaito: Right with you! Going up!

Jin charged his ki and darted at the trumpet, hitting it at the keystone and plunging it even further. Kaito, who had leaped in the air, descended at it and attacked with a flurry of kicks. Once he ended, he tossed his flaming chakrams at the inside of the trumpet.


Cookie: This is farewell.

Cookie closed his fist and the keystone broke apart inside the instrument. The reaction of the flames and the keystone's still active core generated an explosion that blew the trumpet apart, as its remains scattered to the wind.


Kaito: Alright, trumpet down!!

Jin: Let's rejoin the others!

The violin was probably the most problematic. It kept releasing its noises, so it paralyzed the team on its tracks. Its bow actually functioned like a sword, trying to slash them.


Reimu: This noise won't quit playing for a second!!

Marina: I have an idea! Miss Alice, can you use some sort of electrical power?

Alice: I think I do, through my wires. Why?

Marina: Place the dolls in a position where they can be covered in wires!

Alice: Alright then, give me backup!

Alice went running around as Reimu and the others shot their bullets at the violin in order to distract him. Once the dolls were positioned, she returned back to them.


Alice: What now?

Marina: At my signal! Watera!

Marina used a spell and invoked water bubbles, shooting them on the violin and the bow. It damaged them a little, but some of the water remained. With the plan done, Alice used her Spell Card.


Alice: Focus Sign "Trip Wire"!

Alice's wires began emitting a laser. The soaked surface of the instruments allowed an electric shock to be dealt at them. Using the opportunity, Kiragi ran behind them with the Sprites and attacked.


Umbra and Ictio: Light-Dark Combination!

Kiragi: Kiragi Fist!!

Kiragi summoned a giant fist that punched the violin away. Reimu backed off with a sommersault and used a Spell Card as well.


Reimu: Wild Sign "Wild Exorcism Dance"!

Giant needles started to pierce the violin as they were shot at it. Eventually, the instrument broke and the Maestro was left there.


Auror: Now, Rayla!!

Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Dance to the Death starts playing here

Xaizor arrived the beginning of the shrine stairway, only to see it overrun by monsters who didn't seem to let the way open.


Xaizor: *unsheathes sword* Get out of my way, you goddamn freaks!

The monsters ran at him and he entered battle stance. They tried to leap at him, but Xaizor dealt quick slashes to take them away. However, he knew that the number was big and that he wouldn't be able to do it alone.


Xaizor: I don't want to admit, but there are too many for me to handle!
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Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine


Tiane: A-Are those...monsters?

Theo: Seems like it...And it looks like Xaizor is having some trouble fighting them.

Suddenly, they hear the sound of Kaori's Compact Glaive activating.


Kaori: Theo, I want you to use your earth magic to push me over the group as fast as you can.

Theo: Eh? Will you be alright?

Kaori: Trust me, I'll be fine.

Theo: ...Alright...

Then, it was Tatianna's turn to activate her armor.


Tiane: Hold the hell up, I want in on that stunt too.

Kaori: H-Hey...I suggested this because I have the reflexes to hit my targets and land safely...

Tiane: Don't care, no time for discussions. Theo, I want you to aim me lower.

Theo: A-Alright.

Theo used his earth magic to pull two square pedestals from the ground, who were angled foward. Kaori took a running start then jumped at the top of the right one. Theo then, did a foward hand movement, moving the pedestal in a way that catapulted Kaori to the air at high speeds. Tiane followed suit, with Theo going through the same motions to launch Tatianna foward as well.


Kaori: Aiming...and FIRE!!!

From above, Kaori fired bullets with great precision at the monsters. She landed gracefully on the ground, using her Psychic Aura to cushion the fall.


Tiane: COMING THROUGH!!!

Meanwhile, Tiane flew like a cannonball, pointing her sword foward in order to stab some monsters who were lined up in a row.


Tiane: WOOOHOO!!! OH YEAH! WHO WANTS SOME MORE?

Kaori: She's fired up alright...

Theo: The assault is not over yet! Xaizor! HEADS UP!

Theo then, pulled both pedestals from the ground, making them floating blocks that he used as projectiles, aiming at the monsters attacking Xaizor.

Nightmare Unitia: Hakurei Shrine


Rayla: This is it!!!WOLF FANG!!!

Rayla dealt a powerful punch whose aura was briefly shaped like a wolf, hitting the Maestro's chest and sending it away.


Rayla: Was that enough?

Summer Area - Underground Base

Operator: Alright, I'll see if I can locate the signal of Hinata's communicator.

Tatsuna: Right...

Sheila: Feeling uneasy?

Tatsuna: A really bad feeling...Sheila, once we reach them, we're running away, got it?

Sheila: Eh?

Tatsuna: We can't stay here for long...I'm sure something bad will happen if we don't get out of here on time.

Sheila: ...I understand... (But...if we leave them be, won't they escape? Urgh...Just when we finally found their base.)

While they waited for the Operator's next call, they kept searching on their own, fighting any soldier they met on the way.

Winter District - Top of a Building

The dust dissipated, Trent had set up a bunch of explosives on the ground. He knew he couldn't fire those forever, so he had to make every bomb count. Meanwhile, Barry wasn't in the room anymore.


Trent: (He went back to the rooftop? No...I would've noticed anything in the cloud of dust if that was true...)

He noticed the door wide open.


Trent: (He left the room? Is he going back there another way? If so, then I better come back up and fetch...)

Trent: (No...what if wants me to move from here? Right now, I'm in a place where he can't approach without a plan...If I leave here, then he might ambush me...But at the same time, if I wait too much, he might take Tsuya away...No...wait a minute...)

Then, he remembered what Barry said a minute ago.


Trent: ("...Can't have someone like you hitting the mark like this...") I-I see...since I've figured out his secret...

Suddenly, Barry broke through the floor from below with an uppercut, managing to get closer to Trent without getting blown up by the sticky bombs. Trent fired his grappling hook at Barry, but he avoided it and immidietally cut the wire with his magic. Trent threw the gun as a distraction and went for his grenade launcher, hoping the blast would at least push him towards the wall.


Barry: *slashes the grappling gun in half with his magic* Tch...

Trent: Here's the bang!

Barry then, quickly caught one of the halves of the gun he cut apart and threw it at Trent, hitting him in the face.


Trent: Kah!

Barry: This is it!

Barry quickly dashed foward, stabbing Trent's shoulder with his hand, making him release the grenage launcher.


Trent: ARGH!!!

Barry: I've got you now...

Trent: C'mon...if it ends this fast...it's not exciting...

Barry: You're talking nonsense...Battles like this aren't supposed to be fun.

Trent: Heh...So...what are you going to do with me? I'm sure my organization has figured out your little secret as well...

Barry: I want you to answer me this: Why it was so easy to locate your secret base?

Trent: Huh?

Barry: I've actually received a message that my friends were doing well...The Intelligence Office even managed to locate your base of operations.

Trent: That easy huh? I guess...Our work here is finally done.

Barry: What do you mean?

Trent: My base is getting terminated, that's what I mean...We'll be "retired" from our duties. That's all I have to say...Have fun...searching a needle in a haystack now...If you even manage to get out of it alive that is.

Barry: Y-You don't mean...

"All of our research data was long transfered to other branches. That's all that matters in the grand scheme of things."

Meanwhile, in the others building, Nicholas transformed his ice barrier into many icicles, which he fired in many directions, hitting a couple of soldiers with them. Mina then, rushed foward and did a horizontal swipe with her sword, spreading dark flames and engulfing half of the enemy group.


Nicholas: Diamond Dust!!!

Nicholas then, fired a freezing wave of ice magic, hitting the other half of the group, freezing them in place.


Mina: Just hoping we'll make it in time.

Nicholas: Let's hurry up.

They went to the building where Tsuya and Barry were at the moment.
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Location: Nightmare Unitia - Hakurei Shrine

The Maestro htook the hit from Rayla's attack directly. It broke into dark shards and flew away with the wind.


Jin: We did it! Hell yeah!!

Umbra: I can already feel some fluctuations. We might get out of here soon enough.

As Umbra commented, Marina looked behind and saw the town they were living. The sky was enshrouded by a complete dark red with black clouds filling it. The moon was barely visible and while trying to find, it looked shattered.


Marina: I wonder if this is the same town as it is from reality.

Auror: I think this is a good time to ask. Where exactly are we, anyway?

Ictio: This is the Nightmare Realm. Pretty ugly, right?

Auror: Nightmare Realm?

Marina: Oh, I have read about it at home! This is the world where Nightmares live in, right?
Umbra: Correct. This is the world where Nightmares exist and consume people's spirits while they are asleep.

Auror: I see... so for us to have those horrible visions at night, a Nightmare eats our spirit. That explains why we wake up so disheartened and the day seems like a drag.

Alice: This leads to another question I want to make. What happened to the Dream Realm?

Ictio looked surprised as Alice mentioned the Dream Realm. She seemed to know about it, which made him curious.


Ictio: You know about this stuff?

Reimu: It's a very long story but yes, we do. In any case, what happened to it?
Umbra: It has been devoured.

Cookie: Devoured? Then...

Jin: The Nightmare Realm took all of it!

Kiragi: That's so cruel... why would they do such a thing?

Auror: It's not hard to imagine, actually. If Dreams are supposed to bring hope and joy, Nightmares are supposed to bring despair and sadness. It's like Yin-Yang, opposites that never match.

Ictio: Hey, that's not true at all! I get along with my brother all the time! Right, Umbra?

Umbra: Don't pin this on me.

Auror: Right... along all the time, you say.

Marina: Maybe this is the reason why that Nightmare demon attacked this morning.

Kaito: She did say something about how Nightmares will devour hope and no one will dream anymore.

Auror: It's because of that we labeled this as an incident. If people don't dream anymore and only have Nightmares at bedtime, their spirits will grow weaker and weaker until they don't want to live anymore.

Marina: The result of the growing pessimism will be a crisis...

Location: Spring Zone - Streets Near the Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Dance to the Death still playing

Upon hearing the call, Xaizor rolled over as the stones came flying down in the group of monsters attacking them.


Xaizor: Nice hit! Let's send those guys packing!

Xaizor: Marina ain't the only one who knows magic! Dark Firaga!!

Xaizor shot a ball of dark flame upon a group of monsters. It exploded once contact was made, sending them flying.
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