He swings it down with incredible force, the tip burying in the ground. It releases a monumental blast of energy at the doctor, who simply evaporates. The size of this attack is so big and powerful that the world begins to distort and crack around him. As the attack finishes, they cannot see the doctor, and they don't think he will bother them anymore.

--- Chapter 69 ---

Their whole world begins to crack and crumble around them, distorting into nothing. The black void world shifts back to the world they once knew, a battlefield of their guildmates fighting the lizards. They look around and see Red and Lune, both returning to the world as well, Luna’s glow almost faded away. Elias, wounded, pulls out the potion, healing himself. Red looks at them, they are battle scarred, while he just sat there wondering what was happening. He begins to get pissed.

Red: REALLY?! YOU SERIOUSLY JUST THROUGH ME IN THERE FOR NOTHING? WHAT THE HELL!

The guildmates are wounded, trying their best against their clones, they look back at them, happy there fine before continuing their fights. Red notices they won't last much longer and has to beat the route of the problem. He looks forward to the Tenyi master. He summons the blade, and runs in. The four hooded figures that were carrying the throne Leap forward, summoning their own blades. They were lizards, but they were bigger, stronger even. Reds blade connects with one, but instead of a stalemate he gets sent flying back.

Red: These ones copy us, but they're just stronger?! How the hell is that fair!

Sole looks around and spots the guy in the mask. Eager to get revenge for the old shopkeeper, he grabs his blade and bursts toward him and stabs forward stabbing into his cloak. The blade going clean through him. But he still stands. Sole looks at him confused.

Sole: How are you able to stand after taking a blow from my blade?

The masked man grabs his cloak and lifts it to the side, revealing he stabbed into his smog.

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Sole: I see.

Mask: I would walk away if I were you. I was not given an order to kill, or save anyone. Just to observe. But I will not hesitate to kill you if you strike again.

Sole pulls his weapon out, and stares. He quickly slashes, blood splatters everywhere. But it wasn't the masked man's blood. His blade masked in black smog, and sticking out from smog behind Sole. The attack was reversed, a huge gash in his back, it began to heal over but much slower. The smog circles around Sole, causing him to be transferred by Ame, Hiro, and Elias. Sole begins to lose consciousness as he bleeds out. Ame and Hiro swiftly begin bandaging him up.

Red: I have an idea. Risky, but it's all I got. If I increase my power at a constant yet rapid rate, I should always be one step ahead of these people.

Red gets up, and takes a deep breath. The handle crawls up his arm, his speed and strength bolstering as it grows. He bursts forward, the lizards speed increasing, but not enough to catch, he constantly avoids his pursuers.

Red: Everyone is fighting their asses off. Ray, Mave, Mica, even Romeo. Everyone is trying their hardest, fighting for a common goal. GO BEYOND.

Reds speed increases tenfold. He charges in, speed nearly incomprehensible, past the lizards, and right behind the throne. He spins his blade around and stabs backward. The blade pierces the throne, and through there masters heart. The moment seems almost frozen in time yet time still moved.

Master: cough. Not bad kid.

Red: You didn't fight back.

Master: I’m arcanaless. All I have are these eyes. These useless, cursed eyes.

Red: I see.

Master: Your guild fought well. After your friends beat my highest ranking members, I knew I lost. I underestimated you but, I have to say, this has been fun, as fun as a fight can be that is.

Red: You can rest now. You have done enough.

Master: Right…

The masters head slumps over, lifeless with a smile, not one of sadism, but one of admiration. His eyes lose pupils, and the lizards stop. Red shifts his gaze to the masked man.

Red: What do you plan on doing.

Mask: Like I told your friend I have no intention of attacking, only observing. I will be leaving now.

Red knew he was no match and nods. The man begins to swirl out of existence. The guild began putting the lizards in cuffs, and recovering what's left of the tier 0s. Red began to look into the distance, the orange-yellow sunset on the horizon. Sole all bandaged up walks behind. Ame and Hiro join them. Elias makes his way over to the group. Luna walks over last, right behind Red, and puts her hand on his shoulder. They stood in silence just watching. Some questions yet to be answered, yet they were satisfied, just looking off into the distance. Losing themselves in the sun's amber hue, for as long as they want, carefree, no fear of being attacked. It was peaceful and serene. This signified the end of the first of many journeys and trials ahead.

Insignia “The Tenyi” - FIN