Chapter 70: Summer cup round five (Part 5)
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The household district that supposes to be surrounded by houses and apartments are wipeout. Reducing to be a landscape of debris. Because of this Ayane doesn’t have any hiding place anymore. Instead, she planned on targeting Valkyrie from a far distance.
Fuyuno's ducking down to avoid the skill. Straighten up her body and turned her glance to the full armored female knight 20 meters away from her.
As an assassin hiding and attacking an opponent unexpectedly is her main tactic. The wind blows south for them and there are no hiding spots.
The three remaining players are fully exposed on the battlefield.
“She is tough but she lacks speed… In her teammates, she’s the only one who doesn’t possess extreme speed skills. It's obvious when I flee away from her. She can’t chase me down as fast as the others because of that. Her weakness is already exposed. She also lacks agility like the sword demon. Most of her points are given to STR and only a few are left for AGI. That mean’s I’m in overwhelming advantage against her.”
As long as her sword wasn’t able to make contact with me. It's useless.
“Hopper!”
A plate appeared floating in the air. Stepping on it. Fuyuno was blasted toward Valkyrie in overwhelming speed.
“Cross blade!”
Fuyuno attacked Valkyrie. Her daggers connected to Valkyries armor.
“She’s not afraid of taking damage?”
“Sword s***h!”
Fuyuno avoided a sword s***h from Valkyrie by rotating her body down and her hands used as a foothold on the ground. Her feet glow in blue color and then she kicked Valkyries armor.
The Skill Fuyuno used is a martial arts skill. Allowing a player to enhance her physical attack. This technique can also be used in body parts.
“She’s still didn’t budge even a bit…”
“Striking sword thrust!”
Valkyries’ bodies move at incredible speed. Continues to thrust the sword at Fuyuno. Fuyuno dodge some of it and got hit by the others. Further decreasing Fuyuno’s HP down to 45%.
“Cross s***h!”
Fuyuno strike Valkyrie on her chest armor and got defected away with force. Fuyuno is sure that she managed to deal damage to Valkyrie, but why Valkyrie is not afraid of her attacks? Instead, she's taking the risk of taking damage to get an opening to strike down Fuyuno.
This further puzzled Fuyuno.
She made a step back away from Valkyries reach. And have a fighting stance.
“It's not just high STR… You’re VIT is also high…”
“You find my weakness, but despite knowing that… Is there anything you can do about it… I’m not hiding it from you. My unique skill set is Paladin. Also, give me some advantages. Like rapid healing. Every 10 seconds I regenerated 300 HP. My armor has damage absorption and I possessed endure skill. In my hand was a power band making my defense tougher. Your damage only takes 2500 of my HP, but every minute I gained 1800 HP in two minutes I gained 3600.”
“In a minute in a half, all my effort is wasted.”
“Correct… Because you find my weakness. I’ll treat you a dinner… A roasted chicken special meal.”
Valkyrie replied.
I’ve been pulling lots of effort going my way to deal damage on her and avoid her attacks. But in the end, I’m the only one losing here. My HP is decreasing and my MP is only at 50%. I can’t lure her to the trap zone because it was probably destroyed already when the houses collapse. I need to think of a plan to take this monster down.
“Lightning strike Piercing bullet!”
A skill strikes Valkyries armor and destroyed it.
“Fuyuno is not your only opponent… I’m also here!”
Ayane shouted and then she continues.
“Fuyuno can you hear me! Can you hear me! Even though you're so rude and arrogant. Looking down on people, in the classroom, and this game. You’re still my one and only! My one and only!”
Ayane shouted her feelings on the battlefield.
These words made Fuyuno blush for a bit.
What the hell she’s thinking? Confessing in the middle of the fight? I can focus if she’s saying those dumb words! I’ll make sure to punch her and give her a scolding after this battle.
Fuyuno got annoyed with Ayane. But Ayane’s words indeed come across to Fuyuno.
“Love sure is beautiful… But we’re on the battlefield.”
“I know…”
Fuyuno whose annoyance rushed her body and appeared on Valkyries left side. Valkyrie was right-handed and she’s holding her sword in her right hand. For someone as close as Fuyuno. Even a professional will get troubled protecting their left side.
Her eyes are ready to kill. That’s true, she wanted to kill Ayane for embarrassing her and making her face feel hot for a moment. To do that she needs to strike down the obstacle in front of her.
“Ultimate skill…”
Valkyrie was terrified of the scarlet eyes Fuyuno was having. It was only slit second she saw it. But it made her body a little stiff.
“... Bloodmoon soaring strike.”
Fuyuno’s dagger strikes Valkyrie in continues the random pattern. Each attack connected and made Valkyrie’s HP down to her 30%. Fuyuno was able to made damage because she’s to the advantage of Valkyries armor being destroyed an opportunity for damage. Without damage absorption, her attacks will deal a huge amount of damage.
For my friends… I can’t lose…
Valkyrie then remembers their promise in touring Europe. If they win the prize money. They all promised that they will have a fun day having a vacation with their friends. This is the last year because. Valkyrie in real life is graduating and going back to her home country Russia.
That’s why this is important for her.
She needs to win to take her friends with her to make memories that will last a lifetime. In this world, her friends are the most important thing she ever had.
“Force back!”
She shouted and knocks Fuyuno back away from her. Fuyuno’s HP was decreased to 15%.
I’m in red…
“Lightning strike Piercing bullet!”
The striking bullet flies to assist Fuyuno. Valkyrie dodges by stepping back.
“Lightning bullet!”
The next bullet was then repelled by Valkyries' sword.
“Electrocute!”
Fuyuno tried to paralyze Valkyrie but it didn’t affect her opponent.
“That’s useless… Paladin blessing make has an invaluable with status effect skills.”
Fuyuno was pushed into the corner and then. Smiled for the last moment. She then shouted.
“I trust you Ayane! Do it our last resort!”
Ayane immediately understands what Fuyuno’s talking about.
“Wire release!”
Fuyuno using her extreme speed warped Valkyrie with her wires. And then together with wire. she pulled it to her making sure Valkyrie won’t be able to make any movements. With Valkyries both arms and feet sealed down. She’s stuck with Fuyuko’s wires.
“This won’t work on me…”
“Ayane we can’t waste any time. She’s steadily regaining HP. Do you’re best… I believe in you! Ayane!”
Fuyuno shouted while she’s holding Valkyries’ body.
For the very first time in her life. Ayane heard the words she’s wanting o to hear from Fuyuko. It is Fuyuko’s true feelings. If she didn’t trust Ayane. She won't let Ayane be on her side all these years.
More than anybody. Fuyuko trusted Ayane. She is just embarrassed to say it but In her heart. They are beyond friends.
Ayen made a brief sweet smile and then charge her sniper for the last bullet.
“Ultimate skill: Power cannon!”
Thick laser light was blasted away from Ayane’s sniper. Going to Valkyries position. Valkyrie tried to struggle but it was useless.
In the very last moment.
Valkyrie remembers.
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While the five of them are all eating in their classroom.
“If we win the summer cup let's have a vacation together overseas. Not just Europe let's go everywhere.”
Nanami said.
“Let's do our best… Let's have a feast and eat while enjoying the European view.”
“Well, it's nice going overseas, but is it really necessary to go overseas to make memories. Simple memories of laughing together with everyone is enough I guess. As long as it's fun and exciting.”
“Mio saying something cool… Maybe, earthquake is coming again.”
“Am I not allowed to say something cool?”
“Nope… Hahahahaha…”
“Hahahahaha.”
“Mio so cute while pouting her face. Are you a high school student? You look like an elementary school student.”
“Stop teasing Mio. She’s our only bay in the group.”
“Not you too Touka!… Pff... Hahaha.”
Mio also laughs.
Laughing together in simple corny jokes that was repeated many times. Enjoying the orange dye sky as they walk back into a home. Taking about crushes and funny things happening in their life.
These memories…
This memory is much better than touring Europe.
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Valkyrie closed her eyes and got destroyed by the laser light. The skill also hits Fuyuno. But as a teammate, it didn’t make any damage to her.
Valkyrie was defeated.
Fireworks raised and congratulation was greeted to the winner of the fifth round.
“Congratulation Fuyuno Guild you’re going to the next stage!”
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Score chart:
Valkyrie Guild: 3
Fuyuno Guild: 5
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Teleported back to their team. Fuyuno and Ayane were showered by a hug.
“Good thing we won!”
“Ayane… You're so brave to say your feelings for Fuyuno!”
“I like to make a fanfic about Fuyuno and Ayane.”
Rua said while nosebleeding. Seems like she wanted to draw something un inappropriate with kids.
Still annoyed from earlier.
Fuyuno smacks Ayane’s head.
“Geez… I almost lost my composure at that time. You are an i***t! You're my servants all stay with me forever and ever.”
The four understand it. Their master is just a huge tsundere.
“We know…”
“Fuyuno is our hero after all.”
“We have loyalty and will love her you forever and ever.”
“Yup, our one and only master!”
The four girls hug Fuyuno.
Fuyuno was embarrassed and got flustered. She got her limits and shouted.
“Stay away from me shitheads!”
She brushed everyone away from her. She took a lollipop and put it in her mouth. Fuyuno goes back to her character and looks down on her team like trash again.
“Know you’re place shitheads… Hmph.
“She’s into it again.”
“But it's not bad I guess.”
The other team. Valkyrie was transported in front of them. She was shedding tears. She apologetically bows her head and said:
“I’m sorry, my strength is not good enough.”
“What are you saying? Val-chan is awesome!”
“Our opponent is just stronger than us. Especially, that Fuyuno girl.”
Even she receive kind words from her teammates. Valkyrie still looks downcast blaming herself for not being enough. Touka stepped forward and lifted Valkyrie’s head.
“Don’t worry about it… We can still make some new memories.” Said Touka.
“Touka is on the point… Don’t cry Valkyrie. We’re still friends forever!” Said Nanami
“When we grow up and have more money. We can travel the world. Just wait we’re going to see you in Russia.” Said Mio.
“I want to travel to Moscow!” Said Hiyoko.
Valkyrie wiped her tears. Lifting her glance. She saw the sweet smile of her friends.
“Everyone… I’m blessed.”
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