Two or three days passed in which the people of Japan did not leave their houses, the news kept repeating over and over again that the number of both dead and awakened people only increased.
<< What time will it be? >> —asked Zeon while he opened his eyes—. I can't believe it's only 10:15 in the morning
Zeon suddenly heard a loud noise inside his house that forced him to get up to see what it was. But he couldn't even get to open the door when the intruders burst into his room.
"STOP THERE!... Stay still or we'll shoot," ordered the four armed strangers as they aimed at his entire body.
<< Who are these people and what do they want from me? >> —he thought while he tried not to move a muscle so they don't shoot him.
Then one more strange man appeared behind the men but this one was wearing a trench coat and is not armed like the others.
—Lieutenant Ryukugu, the objective of the mission is already secured.
-Perfect... thank you officer
—Zeon Erebus... my name is Ryukugu Tenji I am the lieutenant and director of the Synchronization association
"Synchronization Association?" He repeated surprised.
—We fight to make a better world with this technology and for that we need to go back to how we were before to rebuild the course of this technology.
One of the officers threw clothes at Zeon to change to go out
—You will have to accompany us to the barracks if you resist, we have approved to kill you instantly so do not try anything
<< Can I really trust them?... For now I don't have many options >> —he thought worried.
"Okay... I'll go with you."
One of the guards put a bandage on his eyes and with handcuffs he chained his hands. They kicked towards the headquarters indicated by Ryukugu and after a long trip they arrived at the headquarters of the Anti-Synchronization Association.
—Alffa code 234534243 —was what Zeon heard from one of the guards before they sat him in a chair and took off the bandage from his eyes and the handcuffs
Zeon with difficulty trying to get used to the light again looked around him and he was locked in a room and in front of him Ryukugu Tenji was sitting staring at him
"Do you know why you're here Zeon?"
-Do not know
-We think you know the truth of everything that is really happening
"You mean people are asleep and awake?... I only know what's on the news."
—Yes, but in fact your teacher said that you only woke up twice while the others were still asleep.
<< It's true... he saw everything. Why didn't I think about it before?>>. -What do you want from me?
—We are trying to know what we are facing, that is why we want to know everything you know about what is on the other side
"What will you give me in exchange if I tell you something?"
-You help us and in exchange for that you will have your freedom or you can stay locked up in a cell for life
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—If I show them, they have to make sure that no one here is going to do anything to me.
—You are not in a position to request anything Zeon
"Give me your word or I won't say anything."
"Pfff... I even got blackmailed by a child," he said frustrated to himself. It's ok I promise you they won't hurt you
—I know that everyone who yelled synchronization entered a virtual world where killing players helps you level up and each player has a special ability.
Zeon supported his arms on the table and then putting his head on the table looking sideways said
-Synchronization!
Almost instantly he woke up in front of Ryukugu
—My special ability is desynchronization that's why I was able to wake up
"Are you saying it's like a game?" I ask intrigued
—If something like that… once you die you wake up in the real world with no memories but I don't know if other players can do the same as me.
"When you decide to tell us the truth, I'll come back, don't waste my time anymore."
—You should be able to see this... Inventory Activate... Sword of Life and Sword of Death
From the hands of Zeon the two swords that he pronounced were created and Ryukugu from astonishment went back and fell from the chair
"It's... It's... Real... Incredible."
—Inventory Deactivate —Zeon replied as the swords disappeared from the hands
"So if a person wakes up, it means they were eliminated from that virtual world by another player?"
-Exactly that but I have a theory that what people had in their virtual world can now make it real
Ryukugu stood up and walking from one side to the other he continued to explain to Zeon what his objective was for / with him.
—Basically to win your freedom I want you to work for us undercover in that virtual world
"Doing what work?"
—We want to get to the bottom of everything and know what we have to stand by in case something happens that we cannot see
—I want two things in exchange, the first is my freedom without restrictions or surveillance at the end of everything and the second is that I don't know what I'm facing so I need help with swordplay
-The second request is no problem... the first I must discuss it with my superiors
After the requests, Ryukugu left and a long time passed until one of the surveillance soldiers entered the Zeon room.
"We have orders for you to come with us... we must handcuff you, excuse us."
Zeon followed the guards through the corridors of the facility until they reached an elevator and went up two floors.
-What is this place? Zeon asked, shocked.
"It's the Zeon training area," Ryukugu replied from afar as Zeon slowly approached.
—Officer remove the handcuffs and leave
"Are you sure Lieutenant?"
If something happens, it will be my responsibility.
The officer took Zeon's handcuffs off and left the scene.
—Do you recognize the girl who is next to me Zeon?
—I don't think I've met her.
"Are you seriously bringing me Ryukugu for this insect?"
"Don't worry, Raiden, we need your help... Zeon, she is the national kendo champion, there is no one better than her in the country who can help you train."
"Is she a national champion so young?"
"Come stand in front of me, I want to see what you have," Raiden said, taking a wooden shinai from his back.
"But I don't have any practice sword.
"You will use your true insect swords," Raiden replied with a withering face.
But I could hurt you
"You couldn't touch me even if you wanted to."
—Inventory Activate... Sword of Life and Sword of Death
—So those virtual swords became real
Zeon pounced with his swords but Raiden waited for him with his shinai stopping between his eyes and dodging him with a single thrust to knock him to the ground
—Never attack your enemy letting yourself go, you leave many holes... Come on, get up, insect!
Zeon grabbed his swords and ran towards Raiden and when he was close enough to him he slipped and tried to attack at his feet but Raiden jumped up and stabbed him in the head. Blood came out of Zeon's head and covered part of his face.
"This boy is useless Ryukugu... he has bad posture, he doesn't think properly, he leaves many gaps open, it's a waste of time, I'm leaving."
-Stop there! Zeon exclaimed. I need to get stronger, strong enough to depend on myself.
—One more opportunity Zeon and if you don't show something worthwhile I'll leave
Zeon walked slowly measuring the distance and threw the sword of life towards Raiden and ran behind with the sword of death, he collided the sword with raiden's shinai three times but then Raiden stabbed him in the hand and the sword flew out and then another one in Zeon's chest and it also flew out
"Well at least you tried, I'll take these two swords and return them to you when you finish your training... take this Shinai and practice two hundred side blows and three hundred side blows for when I come back in 2 hours."
"WHAT?... it's impossible for him to do that."
"Then you will never see your swords again."
Raiden grabbed the swords of life and death but to the surprise of the three when Raiden took them some warning signs came out
[You have increased the Sword of life to level 5 and you have increased the Sword of death to level 5]
[Death Servant Skill Unlocked]
[Life Fortitude Skill Unlocked]
"Do my swords evolve according to the ability of the bearer?"
—That only shows how devil you are insect... start training right now