Arc of the Souls Chapter 54: Arc 2, Chapter 31 - The Secret War (ACT 2: THE PRE-DECLARATION)

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“…!” Claude felt the familiarity of this presence, having gone for an instinctual strike of the torso. Avu caught his fist, “It’s finally a pleasure to meet you, Captain Magami.” He struck Claude across the face with his bare fist. Claude was sent flying by the force of his fist, smashing into numerous trees. The loud crash alerted the jungle and terraformed that area of the landscape. This certainly wasn’t part of Soul-Core’s plan, they didn’t expect the First Follower: Avu Fujimara, to be on this mission as well. Everything was sent into haywire. It’s evident that no work can really be done, having been already outmatched by Avu Fujimara, Claude was out cold for a bit. “SHIT- CAPTAIN NO!” Nanasu ran over only to be intercepted by no other than Satono Eria. “Woah- not so fast! HMPH!” Satono vanish-stepped into a punch. Nanasu put her guard last second and fended off the attack, only being knocked back. Not only was it Aria Fujimara, but Satono Eria and Avu Fujimara as well on the field. Both Nanasu and Mikael backed up together. “This isn’t good- I think Captain is out cold. These guys seem very tough, especially the tall one.” Mikael pointed out, he didn’t seem hopeful about the situation. “Obviously, how the hell are we going to get out of this one??” Nanasu grew nervous, “I swear, this does not come close to the attack on Testharia… At least in that battle we were supported by The Great Kamisword. Here, it’s just us. Damnit, I’m really in deep shit this time!” The conditions that this fight would have are drastically different on the attack of Testharia, Sachiel Eria’s presence in that fight created a huge impact and led to the eventual retaliation against Kaioshun-Rymela. It’s clear what this fight will become. A stage performance and Avu Fujimara is the head actor. “Let’s not be so negative, Nanasu.” Mikael charged up his Soul-Energy, inducing his weapon to amplify its power, “Captain Magami would be disappointed if we just led up. We must prove that we can be effective even without him.” “…Against him!?” Nanasu pointed at Avu Fujimara with a sad expression. “Yes, him!” Nanasu’s eyes widened up but quickly returned back to their normal form. She slapped her cheeks and charged up as well, getting into stance next to Mikael. Aria stood up, waving her weapon around in motion, “My bad, brother, that Captain is stronger than I anticipated.” “We’ll have these guys crushed and move on with our mission. Heios and Jasper should just about be reaching the capital now.” Avu adjusted his gloves. .:. Heios and Jasper..- Wait there are more?? .:. Nanasu’s eyes widened, realizing what was going on. “Damnit- we were outdone before we even got here.” Mikael pointed it out, but he didn’t want to give up just like that. Uprising of Kytron was far ahead of the game already, Mikael and Nanasu knew this, but would they want to become another name to their charts? Soul-Core will do whatever it takes to protect others and especially against the likes of their enemy: Dark Intrinium. “Whatever it takes, right, Mikael?” “Satono!” Aria went for Mikael as Satono went for Nanasu, this became a battle of two-on-two. Avu stood back and watched, taking the time to observe each of their movements. “HHRA!” Mikael clashed with Aria’s weapon. “Don’t you think a spear is a little old-timey to be using on a battlefield?” So much goes into war, it is hard to think of what is obsolete and what isn’t, but Aria thought otherwise. “I’ve fought many sword-types like you and each of them have proven nothing but arrogance!” Mikael broke the clash and went for a turn-over strike. Aria’s eyes glistened, having already understood a certain pattern of Mikael and the ability to see his attacks in formation. Her performance on Eukaron varied differently than what she is normally used to, against other weapon-types, she displays exceptional weaponry combat being one of the few who utilizes the constant releasing weapon to her advantage as a means of dispersing a lot of Soul