Terror Infinity Side B

Chapter 23, HxH Greed Island

Above the skies of Greed Island a large ball of light flew through the clouds. This ball of light contained nine individuals each bearing an expression of resolute determination. Using the Spell Card 'Accompany', this group left the City of Love Aiai in route to Magic City Masadora. Reaching their destination, the ball of light crashed down within the city and unveiled the individuals within. Shin, Hikari, Misaki, Kampa, Shuai, Connor, Jin, Renji, and Kisara. These nine people were the fighting force of Team Japan, excluding their most veteran Player Aqua who set off alone to confront the threat of Genthru. Her mission was of vital importance. Aqua was tasked with retrieving the remaining Designated Pocket Cards that they needed to compete the main mission of Greed Island.

Team Japan's leader, Shin, went into Unlocked Mode upon safely touching down on the streets of Masadora. Carefully looking around, his eyes appeared unfocused, yet the truth was far from that as he did not miss any detail – no matter how small. His senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell all flooded him with information. In the first Stage of the Genetic Constraint, where instincts were at their sharpest, Shin took in everything around him and his comrades. A few moments later he exited Unlocked Mode and let out a sigh of relief while silently enduring the recoil of the First Stage. Shin had grown used to the recoil, but it had yet to disappear for good.

Shin: "...Good. I don't feel any kind of threat towards us. I wouldn't miss an entire enemy team hiding out to ambush us unless they were all skilled assassins. Now let's go through the mission one last time without going over individual roles. From here the secondary attack group made up of Misaki, Kampa, Shuai, and Jin will act separately from my first attack group. While the first attack group made up of Hikari, Connor, Renji, Kisara, and myself will make our way to the Spell Card shop the secondary attack group will depart Masadora on foot to a distance well away from the city."

Shin continued. Thirty minutes from now Hikari will use her Persona to locate Team Germany, which they believe to have set up their base not that far from Masadora. Hikari will then relay the coordinates of the enemy base to the secondary attack group with her Game Map and will then proceed to stealthily make their way to that location to wipe them out.

The secondary attack group lead by Jin were to also stay in constant contact with Hikari through the Communicator Phones because the plan may change depending on Team Germany's response. The first attack group will buy time for the secondary attack group to reach the enemy base if half of their team or less arrive in Masadora to attack Shin's group. If the full force of Team Germany arrives then Shin will have Connor use 'Magnetic Force' and 'Accompany' to reach and then bring the secondary attack group back to Masadora.

When the Secondary attack group completes their mission, whether they succeed, fail, or need to be called back, Connor or Shin himself will move towards them with a Spell Card to pick them up and leave with another Spell Card. In the case that Aqua finishes her own battle and is in good shape she'll be sent instead to pick up the secondary attack group and bring them to safety.

Hikari: "Shin everyone understands the plan. We've gone through it over and over the last few days. Rather than hearing the finer details I'll like to know what we'll do if the plan turns to shit?"

Shin: "Don't say shit Hikari (I'm the one who kisses that mouth). Also, there's no point of thinking about failure. If the plan fails... well, we'll finally have the time to talk about our relationship and family planning... in the afterlife."

Hikari: "...Okay. If we all die I'll agree to your harem plan."

Shin: "...That has a nice ring to it, Harem Plan (The Darkness sequel), but I'd rather that-"

Misaki: "Can you two stop messing around?! This is life and death!"

Shin: "Fine, fine, fine. Everyone move out. Misaki ruined my fun with Hikari, so we might as well start this life and death struggle."

The tension in the air due to the upcoming battle all but disappeared after listening to Shin's carefree words. Whether it was on purpose or not they didn't know, but for the moment their fears were pushed back. Shin did something worthy of a leader by bringing up everyone's spirits before a great battle, but seeing the eyes of his comrades devoid of respect Shin would never guess that.

Shin: "Tch, these guys. Whatever! Forget you all! Now, Hikari, Connor, Renji, and Kisara. To the Spell Card Shop!"

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At last the first attack group and secondary attack group of Team Japan split up. The secondary attack group left Masadora on foot and the first attack group made their way towards the Spell Card shop in the heart of the city. Not long after, Shin and his group soon reached the shop and was surprised at the lack of people around, both inside the shop and out on the streets. Whether it was due to Genthru's terrorist attack or Team Germany's bullying for Spell Cards, there were no players to be seen.

The last time Shin was here he recalled that clan members were stalking the shop, yet now there was not a soul in sight. This was convenient for Team Japan as he didn't have to worry about Nen Users wanting to jump them. Thirty minutes passed in silence as they stood outside the Spell Card shop and as planned Shin's first attack group began to lure out Team Germany.

Shin: "Hikari it's time"

Hikari: "Understood. Persona! Adrasteia!"

Taking out her SEES Evoker Hikari pointed the muzzle of the gun at her temple and opened fire on herself. A grand blue light and blue flames enveloped Hikari and now standing behind her was the Persona Adrasteia in all its splendor and grace befitting its status as a Support Type Persona. The being, born from the sea of Hikari's soul, stirred into action and began to scan the area with Psyche Force. The scan spread far and wide pass the limits of Masadora and five minutes of searching later Hikari discovered the enemy.

Hikari: "I've located a group who I believe to be Team Germany. A ways away to the North of Masadora is an abandoned village hidden within a dense forest. A group of thirteen are staying together within one of the better kept houses and I gathered a description of each member... but I was soon shut out from discovering anything else. Their Psyche Force user immediately masked his team."

Shin: "Masked? What about us? Also, can you break through?"

Hikari: "Sorry, I never thought of masking our presence and I'm not that good at it after trying it out. If I give it my all maybe I can break through the mask... but I would be too worn out to summon my Persona afterwards till I recover. Sorry."

Hikari, not feeling too useful in this battle, held her head down and to her surprise Shin reached for her shoulder pulled her in closer to himself. Shin didn't make any romantic moves, but just showed reassuring smile. As a leader Shin had to make tough calls, but only for Hikari would he allow himself to reassure like this.

Shin: "You get depressed too easily, Hikari. Don't worry about it. You've been more than helpful. Your Persona has high potential, but not ease of use, yet you still found there base which was our main priority. That's what’s important. Relay the information to Jin and the others over the Communicator Phone line. We don't know how soon, or if they will react to our presence, but it's time to prepare for their arrival. Once they scan for us we'll split up."

As Hikari started to call Jin's group Shin looked towards Connor. Despite knowing that a deadly battle was about to begin he remained his usual calm and silent self. This reassured Shin and the others.

Shin: "Connor and I will act independently and attack Team Germany when they arrive. Connor, don't reveal to soon that you’re a sniper. Fight at close and mid-range at first. Then when the time is right... wipe them out from a distance!"

Connor: "..."

Connor remained silent, yet his eyes told the other all that they needed. A look of resolve and confidence in his abilities was clearly shown. Whether alone or in a group Connor had no intention of running away and will kill those who need to be killed. Still, since he was in a group he had no attention of letting his comrades fall in battle before himself. Connor has seen too many of his comrades die in the real world and had no desire to see it again.

Shin: "Hikari, you take Renji and Kisara with you and hide. Use your Persona to mask your presence and watch the city. You're to give us support as we battle them, but don't directly confront them. If they come after you and neither Connor nor I can make it, then immediately runaway if discovered. With Jenny Cards as compensation Jin has prepared spies equipped with Spell Cards to take you away at key points of the city. Don't wait for us."

Hikari: "I'll run away to the best of my ability."

Hikari confidently said so, yet Shin's worries had not been erased. Since one woman he cared about was already somewhere he couldn't see and was fighting for her life alone, Shin didn't want to see any harm come to Hikari another woman that he cared for. If not for her critical support abilities with her scans and magic buffs he wouldn't have hesitated to send Hikari somewhere safe to hide out. Team Japan couldn't do without Hikari's assistance in this critical battle to recover from the Negative 10,000 penalty, so he could only pray to the false God of this dimension that no harm would come to her.

Shin: "Renji and Kisara. It's a shame we don't have any more Nano Machine Accelerator items, but you have no choice but to fight as is (I didn't want to call for Drebin893 just yet in this mission for more supplies). You'll be Hikari's bodyguards and you'll protect her with your lives. She's invaluable to both the team and myself. You two have the least enhancements and can easily die, but I trust you. You're members of Team Japan and here you will prove it. Don't fail me!"

Renji: "Don't worry about us leader. I know that I'm weak, but I've definitely become stronger than when I first arrived here. Nen, training together with everyone, and experiencing death struggles with everyone has made me a new man. You can leave Hikari to us. I promise even if it costs me my life I'll protect her. That's what a man does."

Kisara: "I feel the same... although I'm not a man, but a swordsman of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu. Also, this isn't where I'm meant to die. My own life and my comrades, I'll protect both and slay all our foes with this sword!"

Shin looked with pride at the two trial members... no, the two new core members of Team Japan. The two newbies looked incredibly frail when you thought about who they were about to face, a group of Players with powerful enhancements, yet as the two of them held their respective swords in their hands, one a Japanese Katana and another Chinese in design, there was not one trace of fear to be seen. This was a mission that didn't show a hint of kindness to the Newbies, yet Renji and Kisara proved themselves in one way or another so far. Especially Kisara who allowed Team Japan to overcome Razor in the Capture the Flag game. Shin could trust them with his back and Hikari's safety.

Shin: "Team Germany will certainly use a Spell Card to move to Masadora. We'll split up when Hikari senses them approaching and receive Magic Buffs from her. This is it! For both the team and yourselves no one is allowed to die!"

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One hour passed since Hikari purposely alerted Team Germany of their presence within Magic City Masadora. Nothing of importance occurred except that the average number of players on the street increased, but the reason for that was simply that it was around Noon.

Unlike the happy-go-lucky NPCs walking around Masadora waiting for someone to begin a quest, the players looked too depressed to start anything. Shin didn't know how to feel about this. Every person on Greed Island were killers who killed for Cards, yet they still had the spirit to play Greed Island for the most part. Shin and his friends have been placed in danger far more than a few times, yet he didn't hate the world of Hunter X Hunter's Greed Island and wished for a day to play the game normally.

Shin: "*Sigh*! To want to come back here one day in spite of everything... once more I realize that I'm abnormal."

Hikari: "...Shin! To the North moving at high speeds is a group of four. They'll touch down in any minute!"

After an hour of waiting they arrived. By now Hikari, Kisara, and Renji had gone into hiding and feeling a group of people approaching with her scans she relayed this information to both Shin and Connor over the Communicator Phones. Using her Persona Adrasteia Hikari discovered a group of four from the Team Germany base moving towards Masadora with a Spell Card. They crossed the distance between them in no time at all using the Spell Card 'Return' and touched down on the streets of the Magic City. The veil of light that carried them to Masadora dimmed down and revealed those within. There were four members of Team Germany.

All male. Half in uniform and the other half wearing magic robes.

A man in his early 20's who seemed calm despite knowing a battle was about to begin had a katana strapped to his waist.

A large giant of a man with tubes running across his body wore a uniform that looked far too small for him.

A tall and skinny man in a red robe for magicians had a wide grin on his face as he looked forward to killing his prey.

And lastly, a man who looked normal in a white robe seemed incredibly weak when compared to his comrades, yet he had a discerning eye that wouldn't miss anything.

Adam: "Alright everyone you all know the deal. Webber, Kurt, and Lutz. The three of you will move together and I'll move solo. Webber and Kurt are in charge of offense. Lutz, stay in the back and avoid being sniped. You'll provide support and also be the look out. Your objective is to kill the priority target of God's Dimension, Shin, and their Psyche Force user if you can. This should cripple Team Japan and allow us to easily take them out at our leisure."

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Lutz: "Adam, I may have once been a surgeon, but I'm not that confident in my observation abilities in a battlefield. I also lack a sixth sense like you."

Adam: "Just do it. It's unlikely that Team Japan has a talented sniper, but it never hurts to be too careful. Also, Webber and Kurt. You two always go overboard in battle, but you better not allow Lutz to die! His spells were incredibly expensive. Leader will kill the two of you if something happens to him."

Webber: "Hahaha! You worry too much Adam! We’re just dealing with a few Japs. I just need to take a single step to kill one. The others are unneeded, you should take them with you. If I can kill a few of them alone... Hahaha, I can increase my Muscle Density and Reaction Speed stats so that I can finally rival Klaus!"

Adam: "Do as you're told racist bastard. Just-"

- *BANG*!

The sound of five gunshots aimed at Adam's head resounded across the city of Masadora.

The glowing red bullets infused with Demonic Power were aimed at Adam's blind spot, the back of the head. It was the weak point for all living creatures. The bullet would ruthlessly tear through his flesh and blow out his brain matter upon the streets of the city, yet this did not happen. Without turning around, Adam drew his katana, a sword with a clear crystal blade instead of steel, and deflected each of the bullets. The bullets, having lost there strength, harmlessly flipped through the air and fell into Adam's free hand were he then began to examine the bullets in detail.

Adam's comrades were shocked at the sudden attack, but even more so by his supernatural level of sword technique. With his keen eyes, Adam examined the bullet in his hand and when he was finished allowed bullet to finally fall to the floor.

Lutz: "So fierce! As always your sword skills borderline on the supernatural."

Adam: "...Interesting. Rapid fire and enhanced with an energy. The bullet is very high grade stuff not available in the real world. Also, I found the bullets laced with Demonic Power."

Adam turned his head to the side towards the direction the five bullets were shot from. Standing on top of a building a good distance away was a lone boy with dirty blonde hair who was of Middle Eastern descent. Cradled in his hand was a SMG too large for someone his size to hold and the recoil should force him back when fired, but by how used to the weight of the gun and how he held it showed his familiarity. For him it wasn't a toy, but a part of his body. The moment Adam and the others spotted Connor he disappeared into the city.

Adam: "A child soldier? Fuck, he fired from that distance effortlessly and accurately as well with a machine gun. Hahaha, he's mine! The three of you stay together and try not to die too soon!"

Lutz: "Adam, wait-"

But it was too late. Adam chased after Connor with inhuman speed and was unable to hear his teammates’ cries, but even if he did he wouldn't stop. His mind was too preoccupied with the idea of fighting a child soldier of amazing skill with the gun. He was normally one of the more responsible members of Team Germany, yet when his switch is flipped he won't stop unless it's a direct order from Abigail... and this time she choose not to stop Adam.

Abigail was observing the situation through Erwin's Psyche Force abilities, 'Psyche Force Scan' and 'Soul Link'. This allowed her to see what was happening through Erwin's scans and as there was no word from her the three left behind had no way of stopping Adam's pursuit.

Webber: "Just let him go, Lutz. We can handle the Japs on our own."

Kurt: "That's right. Webber's power and my magic will kill any number of Team Japan's fighters. Just follow us and you'll be-"

Kurt stopped himself as a fierce bloodlust impacted their group of three. Webber, Kurt, and Lutz looked beyond the crowd of people having gathered around them from the earlier gunshots, and spotted the one letting out bloodlust. A male around 17-18 years of age wearing a dark coat was staring them down. His intent to fight was clear.

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While Shin was confronting Team Germany's Webber, Kurt, and Lutz alone, the former child soldier Connor was leading the battle crazed Adam into the center of the city of Masadora.

The alleys were long, looked identical, and above all were heavily damaged by Bomber’s terrorist attack three days ago which added on many obstructions. It was far too easy to get lost, yet the two of them were not bothered in the slightest. One had perfectly remembered the map of the city in Unlocked Mode while the other held instincts that wouldn't allow him to get lost as he gave chase.

Adam was closing in on Connor as he held the greater movement speed, yet as he turned a corner about to slash Connor... he was gone. Vanished like a ghost. Adam had only lost sight of the child solider for a moment, yet that was enough for him to hide himself in the shadows of the half destroyed city buildings. It was a skill that those like Connor had to hide within the darkness before they took their enemy's life.

Adam: "Have I been lead into a trap? Haha, even I can't sense your presence... but you’re no professional assassin. I had the chance to train with the Chinese Assassins Clan in the real world after joining Team Germany. You won't be able to hide and attack at the same time without revealing yourself to me!"

Adam tried to purposely lure Connor out with his words, but it was no use. Unlike Shin or his other comrades, Connor did not have the so called fighting spirit. Fighting or killing were a means to an end. Connor might have some pride in his sniping skills, but wouldn't feel the need to dominate over his opponent in close/midrange combat.

Connor: "..."

Connor was prepared to silently wait out the battle. It was clear from the first confrontation that Adam held a supernatural level of awareness and would be hard to take out with his current sniping restriction. Shin had also made it a point for them to not defeat, but grab Team Germany's attention until their comrades arrive to the enemy camp and launch a surprise attack. Additionally, Connor was responsible for picking up the secondary attack group when they succeed, or rescuing them if things turn sour.

Five minutes passed like this.

Sounds of a destructive battle taking place somewhere else in the city could be heard. Shin was most likely facing the three other members of Team Germany at this time and were all engaged in a fierce battle, but Connor and Adam's battle was the opposite. No side made the first move.

Connor's reason was that he didn't think he could overtake Adam without transforming into his Trion Body and showering him with the fast and rapid fire power of the Lightning Trigger. Adam hadn't made the first move yet as he wasn't sure of Connor's full capabilities. Adam knew that Connor had a Demonic type enhancement and from what he knew that destructive magic was a specialty for them and couldn't be so easily deflected like the bullets from before.

Another five minutes passed like this, each heartbeat feeling like an eternity. It was then that a large quake and wave of heat spreading outward could be felt by all within Masadora. It wasn't a natural earthquake, but something else that shook the city. Connor did not risk contacting Hikari and being overheard, and so was unaware of what was happening, yet Adam, as if someone was speaking to him seemed to know what was going on and his expression changed for the worse.

Adam: "Fucking trash! Now I have to go and... whatever. Sorry child soldier. This kind of wait and see battle can be fun as well... but it time to finish up here!"

Connor didn't respond to Adam's words, but Adam had no need to hear or see his foe. Along with his training every cell in his body told him that Connor was still nearby and only needed to be flushed out... so he drew his katana. A sword with a beautiful crystal blade that gave off a deadly light as it reflected the light of the sun up in the sky. It was an expensive B tier magic sword with many attack skills installed. With his hand on the handle of his katana still in its sheath, Adam drew his sword.

Adam: "Crystal Element Sword - Explosive Light Slash!"

Adam's katana was filled with an orange light as it gave of a deathly aura. Adam swung his sword around and with each swing a strange orange energy was released and painted glowing lines on all the walls and buildings nearby. Those seemingly harmless painted lines turned a shade of red and then a moment later white.

Connor, who was in hiding, felt a danger approaching and jumped out of the half destroyed building he was lying in wait in and through the open window. Right as he exited through a window, the whole room was drowned in a fire birthed from magic that swiftly burned down the building. The impact from the blasts almost sent him flying. Now in the First Stage of the Genetic Constraint, Connor turned around in midair and stepped on the wall in front of him to stabilize the fall.

As soon as Connor got on his feet, he swiftly rolled away feeling more danger approaching. Numerous red line faster than before glowed white appeared on where he was just standing and more, but smaller explosions and magic flames followed after him. Connor knew he was not safe in the open and ran behind another wall. Adam smiled gleefully at Connor's frantic running and gave chase.

Adam: "You can't outrun me! How about I show you a different element?!"

Adam sprinted after Connor with inhuman speed, having entered Unlocked Mode as well. Connor himself was using Demonic Energy empowered legs to run away, yet Adam's physical enhancements were superior. Adam only needed two more seconds to catch up to Connor, but he wasn't some helpless child that would allow himself to be cut down so easily. From his pockets Connor took out a Blazing Gas BIM and threw it behind him. The toxic gas was released and forced Adam to stop the pursuit and retreat. More BIMs were thrown by Connor and detonated with the fog of Blazing Gas and ignited into a large explosion. The wide area blast blew Adam away and crashing into a wall hard.

Adam: "Gyaaa! Y-you!"

Adam embedded into the wall of a building badly injured and covered in burn marks still attempted to pull himself out, but was then bombarded by a shower of bullets from a SMG charged with Demonic Power. The bullets shredded every inch of Adam's body and destroyed the building behind him as well. When Connor stopped firing the area before him was clear of all obstructions.

Connor: "...Strange."

Connor, in a state of confusion, approached the destroyed building shrouded in a cloud of dust. Connor was certain, literally seen his gunshots cut into Adam's body. His gun had missed the brain, but for sure Adam's heart should have been torn apart from the hail of bullets along with the rest of his body. His life should have been forfeited... yet there was no notification from God that he gained points for killing a member of Team Germany, or that Team Japan's -5 Points for the Team Battle had been reduced to -4.

Connor: "...Are you kidding me?"

Connor was not one to be surprised. Especially after entering God's Dimension against his will... but what he saw, no what he didn't find shocked him. The man who was supposed to be dead, Adam, his body was nowhere to be seen. Connor momentarily considered the possibility that Adam was under the rubble of the building he just shot to pieces, but he soon discovered a trail of blood leading away from the building.

Connor: "Military tactics and common sense... is shit here. Well, at least I managed to show the enemy that I was a midrange fighter and not a sniper... can't wait to put a bullet in that guy's head. No, I'll blow it clear off!"

Connor, for the first time in a very long time, complained like a kid at the ridiculousness of it all, but soon returned to his normal stoic self. Connor then proceeded to get in contact with Hikari five minutes later having made sure that no one was around, and discovered the enemy had retreated. The battle was over for the moment.

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Warning: In the next chapter Team Germany's Webber is very racist to those from outside his country. It just something interesting yet wrong from the original. Definitely not my personal feelings. I believe such a thing was in the original because the author felt that it was interesting and gave his writing impact, or had a personal bias. I believe it's the former as racism is used in a later chapter for a very strong scene between Zheng and Clone Zheng in their first Team Battle. It might be common in modern Chinese novels as I've also seen it in a few, including the popular God and Devil World. I'm no expert on the subject, so I'm not sure.

In "Terror Infinity - Side B", Webber calls Japanese "Monkeys" or "Japs", but if it's too offensive I'll edit it out. Please let me know if any of you have a problem with this. I can just say "Japs" for all insults, but if even that is too much I'll edit that as well. I wish no ill will towards my loyal fans who may be Japanese, or just find it wrong and don't want to see it in their favorite online fan fiction. It's no trouble on my end and the chapter will be released on time. Leave a comment telling me your feelings, or that you personally believe it isn't that big of a deal. I'll side with those who feel that it's offensive, but I'll like to know both sides before making the final decision to edit or not. I'm not doing a vote because that doesn't tell me anything other than a number. Some may vote to change since they don't want to see it, but others may vote the same just on a whim. I need to see a strong and persuasive comment if someone want me to change Webber's words, but I won't edit after I post it and will be final.

Edit. Since it's been quite a while and no one had a problem with it chapter will be left as is.