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Rei Arisato. The girl who runs too fast. That's how you've been seen your entire life. Even before you had these powers. Even at a young age, you pushed yourself like no other kid to be the best, to excel among your peers. You had to. Your family... well, your father was and still is a sloppy drunk, and he and your mother both have to work crappy thankless jobs to put food on the table. You took one look at your father and knew that you didn't want that future for yourself. So many thought that you were too competitive, that you pushed yourself too hard, but you knew that your future depended on it. And then, when you arrived in Dark Gate Academy, your life depended on it. On pushing yourself, and driving yourself further... it was what kept you alive, but it was also what was killing you. Tragic irony, you believe it's called.

And what might be the most strangely fitting turn of events... the last act to save your life, to cure your sickness... it's a competition. You would be laughing, if you weren't so racked with guilt over your actions in the first round, accidentally going too far and hurting your best friend. You look over to Akira with a frown on your face. Akira... she's always been there for you, wanting nothing more than to protect you. You did everything in your power to drive her away, and for a while you did, but eventually the two of you came together once more. That's true friendship, no matter how often you try to ruin in.

Akira places a hand on your shoulder. “The quarter finals are about to begin.”

“Yeah, I know...” you reply.

“I know you can do it Rei,” Akira mutters. “You can win this...”

“... But you want me to take it easy,” you complete her sentence. “Yeah, I know. I promise I will.”

“Good...” Akira mutters. “But when you fight Hermes... hold nothing back. He's dangerous.”

Hermes. The demon that did all of this to you, made you the way you were. And his reasons for doing this disgust you. Your pain, your suffering, were all this monster's way of marking you as his territory, trying to claim you as his bride. You're no wife, you're a warrior. And even if you were to marry, it wouldn't be to a monster like him, it would be to... well, it would be to someone you care deeply about. You look over to Isamu a give a small smile while he's not looking. That idiot, that goofball... he's really lucky you took pity on him, decided to call him a friend... yeah, that's what you tell yourself.

“I'm up next!” Saki smiles, before turning her head to you. “You know, I just realised something, Rei!”

“Oh? And what's that?” you ask.

“We might end up meeting in the finals!” she laughs. “I bet you're looking forward to that!”

>You just realised that? I can't stop thinking about it, Saki!
>Huh? I never thought about it. My mind's been... other places.
>Damn straight. I'm going to show you who the true superior fighter is!

>>1098410
>>You just realised that? I can't stop thinking about it, Saki!

TIME FOR ANGELS DEATH AND SADNESS

>>1098410
>Damn straight. I'm going to show you who the true superior fighter is!

>>1098410
>>Damn straight. I'm going to show you who the true superior fighter is!

Let's start the Rei thread with a very Rei-esque answer

>>1098410
>Huh? I never thought about it. My mind's been... other places.
Like guilt town.

>>1098410
>>You just realised that? I can't stop thinking about it, Saki!

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>1098410
>Damn straight. I'm going to show you who the true superior fighter is!
Warming up the dice for the crit fails.

>>1098410
>>Damn straight. I'm going to show you who the true superior fighter is!

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>Damn straight. I'm going to show you who the true superior fighter is!

Saki shifts her eyes. "I figured you'd say that... I don't want to hurt you, Rei."

"That's good," Rei explains. "Because you couldn't hurt me if you tried, Saki! I'm gonna wipe the floor with you!"

Saki lets out a sigh. "Right... well, I'll see you after my fight."

Saki... your greatest rival. You remember how much you always wanted to one-up her. Hell, you flirted so much with Ryoji back in first semester simply because you figured Saki liked him. Well, you did find Ryoji pretty attractive yourself, but you would be lying if you said making Saki jealous didn't encourage your actions at least a little bit. You've matured a little since then, however.

Saki and Gado make their way out to the combat area, Gado still very clearly suffering from his wounds.

“There's no chance...” Anri mutters. “Gado can barely stand.”

Kuin places her hands on her hips and wags her fingers at Kuin. “How dare you insult my finest guard? Especially when he's so nice to you!”

“I wasn't insulting...” Anri mutters. “I was worried.”

Saki and Gado ready their weapons, Gado barely even able to hold his sword properly after the punishment he's taken, as Saki looks on at him, confused.

“Gado, are you sure you want to continue?” Saki asks.

“Absolutely,” Gado replies. “Come on, give it all you've got.”

Saki sighs. “Gado... I respect your dedication, but I don't want to hurt you while you're-”

Saki isn't able to finish her sentence as Gado charges directly at her, slashing with his blade. Saki leaps out of the way as Gado fires upon her with his pistol, a shot that Saki blocks with her shield. Gado scoffs as he readies himself once more, and begins to slash away at Saki, who can easily duck and weave away from the attacks. This Gado Nemoto... you can tell that he's feeling the effects of the punishment even more than he lets on. His movements are strained and sluggish, and his attacks are practically telegraphed. It's respectable that he would keep going, but it's only a matter of seconds before Saki nuts up and finishes this.

“Gado, you reckless brute!” You hear Amaya cry out from above. You smirk a little to yourself as you catch a glimpse of her. A beautiful, blonde wannabe princess in peril... she's exactly what you imagine Isamu would want in a woman. “Don't be reckless. I don't want you hurting yourself!”

“Don't worry Blondie,” Gado grunts. “I've got this in the bag.”

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As she holds off his blade with her shield, Gado looks forlornly at Gado. “You're really determined to rescue your friend, aren't you?”

“Blondie's important to me,” Gado explains. “I'm not going to stop until she's safe.”

Saki gives a small smile. “Well, it's nice to see the talent of those in the younger class-”

“I'm a bit older than you, actually...” Gado remarks.

“Oh,” Saki raises an eyebrow. “Explains the height. Still, I have great respect for what you're doing, Gado...”

As the two continue to battle back and forth... or rather, Saki blocks and deflects each of Gado's attempts at battle, you notice Saki looking up at you with a sad expression. “I'm sorry Gado... but I have a friend of my own to save.”

A... friend? You find that hard to believe. Saki's a lot to you... chiefly, she's your greatest rival, but... a friend? Nah, it's just her crazy honour getting the better of her. She doesn't really see the two of you that way.

With one swift move, Saki deflects Gado's last attack and lunges forward with a swift punch to the hard, one that manages to stagger Gado and incapacitate him. He falls face first into the ground, as Saki is declared the winner.

Saki carries Gado back to the spectator area, as he is mobbed by his detective girlfriend. "What did you think?" Saki asks.

>Beating a weakened opponent? I'm not impressed, Kobashi.
>Sure, you're tough. But I'm still taking you down!
>Wow, you're stronger than I thought...

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Good to see a thread going again. For those of you who love Saki, I've got a new story piping hot and fresh at your door. http://pastebin.com/FanLHY3C

>>1098447
>>Sure, you're tough. But I'm still taking you down!

>>1098447
>Wow, you're stronger than I thought..
>But I'm still taking you down!

>>1098447
>>Beating a weakened opponent? I'm not impressed, Kobashi.

>>1098447
>Beating a weakened opponent? I'm not impressed, Kobashi.

>>1098447
>>Beating a weakened opponent? I'm not impressed, Kobashi.

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>>1098447
>Sure, you're tough. But I'm still taking you down!
>>1098448
Pic related anon

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>>1098447
>Beating a weakened opponent? I'm not impressed, Kobashi.
Time to shit talk into the grave.

>>1098448
Fucking brilliant Anon.

>>1098447
>>Sure, you're tough. But I'm still taking you down!
Not gonna deny that Gado's fight against Odysseus wasn't impressive but what a waste for Saki.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

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>>1098458
>>1098465
>Sure, you're tough. But I'm still taking you down!

>>1098454
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>>1098457
>>1098464
>Beating a weakened opponent? I'm not impressed, Kobashi.

Rolling to break the tie

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>>1098447
>Beating a weakened opponent?I'm not impressed ,Kobashi.
I'm finally here and early for once! Thank you Booker!

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>Beating a weakened opponent? I'm not impressed, Kobashi.

"W-well... I had no choice to..." Saki mumbles.

"She's just teasing you Sak," Ryoji explains. "Right, Rei?"

You shrug. "I don't know, I'm pretty disappointed that Kobashi hasn't been met with a challenge thus far. Seems you were granted an easy bracket!"

"I..." Saki mutters. "Rei, I'm just trying to help you..."

You chuckle. "Calm down, Kobashi. Try to show a little more confidence as a fighter!"

"Right..." Saki mumbles.

“Isamu, you're up next,” you remark.

“Leave it to me, Miss Arisato!” he exclaims, pointing towards himself. “I shall heroically forge my path to the semi-finals, and then the finals, then... to your grateful arms!”

Oh, that wonderful idiot. You're amazed he's even made it this far considering how weak he is... a lot of lucky match-ups, you suppose. Still, that luck is about to run out, considering his next opponent is one of the most powerful people you know... an Archdemon host at that. None other than Alice... wherever she is.

“Where the hell's Alice?” Ryoji sighs. “Is she asleep on the battlefield again?”

“No, she's asleep under here,” Kazuma point out, as you notice the small blonde napping between two rows of seats.

“Alice, sweety...” Saki mutters, lightly shaking her awake. “You're up next.”

Alice lets out a yawn as she opens her eyes. “Hm? I thought I was done... I beat the bad guy...”

“Yes, but you're still in the tournament,” Saki explains. “Now you have to go against Isamu.”

Alice looks over to Isamu... then shakes her head. “I don't want to hurt him, mom. He's nice.”

With that, Alice goes back to sleep, snoozing her little heart out.

Saki awkwardly make her way to the front of the spectator area, where she addresses the rest of the crowd, and The Conqueror himself.

“Umm... Alice forfeits?”

“VERY WELL... YOUR WINNER, THE OTHERWORLDER ISAMU!”

The crowd is in ecstatics as Isamu goes through to the semi-finals... they really like him for some reason. Damn... he's still the luckiest man on the planet.

"HAHA!" Isamu pumps his fist. "You see, Miss Arisato! Your great knight Isamu has made it all the way to the semi-finals!" Definitely not something you were expecting to hear.

"Congrats, Isamu!" Akemi gives a thumbs-up. "That fight was amazing!"

"They didn't even fight each-other!" you protest.

"Which means nobody got hurt!" Akemi smiles.

"Well..." Ryoji mutters, "That fight was to the point."

"You just 'adopted' Alice, didn't you?" you ask Saki. "Honestly, you really should try to raise your new 'daughter' to be a little less lazy!"

"Alice likes her sleep," Saki replies. "And no offence, but you're not an authority on parenting. You don't have any kids."

>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.
>Not yet, but I'll make a better mom than you ever could!
>And I never will, what's your point?

>>1098518
>>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.

>>1098518
>On the contrary, I'm grooming Isamu's siblings to become the perfect princesses

>>1098518
>>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.
Next they are going to compete for who has the worst parents Saki wins

>>1098518
>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.
The fucking madman's going to sweep the league.

>>1098518
>>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.

>>1098518
>Yeah,but kids love me.Take note.

>>1098518
>>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.
Isamu is the greatest hero of all time.

>>1098518
>>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.
Soooooo, ten bucks that Hermes says something that puts Isamu into rage mode and he beats Saki.

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>Yeah, but kids love me. Take note.

Saki smiles. "Yeah, I remember Isamu's siblings at the festival. They really took a shine to you, especially Kin!"

Oh yeah... you promised that little girl that you'd visit her again sometime. A promise you have every intention of keeping.

"Well Miss Arisato, do you have any congratulations to give to the great hero, Isamu Iori?" Isamu asks.

You let out a sigh. "You didn't really do anything, Isamu. Why would I congra-"

You are interrupted by a swift hug from Isamu. Damn him... as he wraps his arms around you, he whispers in your ear. "Your fight is up next, please be careful."

"Isamu, you dork..." is all you can say, as you push him away a little, embarrassed. "How's my opponent? Can she go?"

Nariko... poor girl did something similar to yourself earlier. She lost control of her powers, and she badly hurt her opponent. Ever since she regained consciousness, your classmate has been sitting by herself, in clear distress.

Sora looks over to her and shakes his head. "I don't believe her to be in any mental state to keep going. I think it's for the better that she-"

"I can still go," Nariko mutters. "Come on."

You and Nariko make your ways down to the combat area, standing on opposite sides. You clutch Isamu... your sword, not the person, in your hand, as you look over to Nariko.

"Are you sure you're ready to do this?" You ask.

"Yes," Nariko nods, her usually positive and upbeat demeanour replaced by a contemplative silence and angst.

"If you say so..." you mutter, readying your blade.

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR REI]
>Use your speed to assault Nariko.
>Let Nariko go on the offensive, let her tire herself out.

>>1098586
>>Use your speed to assault Nariko.
Kick her butt.

>>1098586
>>Let Nariko go on the offensive, let her tire herself out.
We Still have to fight Akio after this, lets not burn ourselves out just yet

>>1098586
>Use your speed to assault Nariko.
We should insult her cats too

>>1098586
>>Use your speed to assault Nariko.

>>1098586
>Use your speed to assault Nariko.
I wonder if rolling badly'll end up making Rei go full Flash.

>>1098586
>Let Nariko go on the offensive, let her tire herself out.

>>1098586
>>Use your speed to assault Nariko.

>>1098586
>>Use your speed to assault Nariko.
Lets finish this quickly

>>1098586
>>Use your speed to assault Nariko.

Calling for
>Use your speed to assault Nariko.
Roll 1D100, BO3 please.

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Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>1098614
GOTTA GO FAST

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>1098614

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>1098614

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>1098614

>>1098615
GOTTA GO FASTER FASTER F-F-F-FASTER
>>1098617
you stop

Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>1098623
>you stop
No

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>1098617
I can one up you with this nat 3.

>>1098626
Rollin' at the speed of sound...

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>1098631
Why?

>>1098631
anon please

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>Rolled 81 +16

You ready Isamu and dash to the side, zig-zagging back and forth around Nariko, using your extreme speed to your advantage. When you're moving at this speed, it's like everyone else is in slow-motion. Nariko's eyes aren't able to keep up with your movements. She swipes to attack, but not only are you too quick for her, you can see that her head really isn't in the game... she's trying so hard to keep herself cool and not to exert or anger herself, and in doing so she isn't able to fight at her full power. You hit Nariko with a shoulder tackle, knocking her aside, following up with a slash with your blade, cutting across Nariko's shoulder as she unsuccessfully tries to dodge. She clutches her shoulder as she stares at you.

"You're still going all out..." Nariko mutters. "Even after you hurt your friend... why? How could you do that?"

You sigh. "Because I have to, Nariko. I'm sorry."

Nariko pauses, then nods. "I see..." she mutters, before readying her daggers and lunging towards you.

>[DEFENSIVE ROLL. ROLL 1D100, BO3]

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>1098660
Okay then...an understanding could be reached at some point?

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>1098660
AAA

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>1098660

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>1098660

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>1098660

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>1098660

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>>1098673
Good time to remember Rei's perk that a defensive roll under 30 PARALYZES HER
>>1098675
FUCKING WHY

>>1098667
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>>1098670
>>1098673
Let it be remembered that on this day, we killed Rei.
>>1098675
Too late mate

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>1098678
I was busy in another thread, no bully. Have another roll since I'm already posting.

>>1098688
ANON WHYYYYYYYY

>>1098667
>>1098668
>>1098669
Reminder that Rei is now paralysed.

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>Rolled 16-5

Nariko comes lunging towards you as you ready yourself. Her head's not in it at all, and she's not going to land the-wait, where did she go?

As you feel something stab into your lower back, you realise that in your overconfidence, you've underestimated Nariko's own speed. She drives her daggers into you and stares. "If you're going to go all out... then so am I."

Pulling the daggers out of your back, Nariko kicks you forward, as you land face first into the ground. You pick yourself up, but soon find yourself falling to a knee. The pain... she must have stopped you in some kind of pressure point or something, as your muscles begin to lock up, and you find yourself unable to move. Paralysed.

"Dammit..." you mutter, knowing that this is your own fault, having taken and opponent for granted.

As you're still paralysed, Nariko comes charging at you again, hoping a quick boot to the face will wear you down more.

>[DEFENSIVE ROLL. ROLL 1D100, BO3]

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>1098714

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>1098714
REDEMPTION

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>1098714
Oh for fuck's sake!

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>1098714
ONE MORE TIME

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>1098714

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>1098714

>>1098721
>>1098719
>>1098720
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
>>1098724
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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>Rolled 51 -5

Nariko speeds towards you and kicks you swiftly into the side of the head. You fly through the air, landing hard on the ground, as Nariko stares at you, a determined look on her face. You readjust your jaw and grimace in pain... but at least you're starting to feel the rest of your body again, as you pick yourself up off the ground.

Nariko twirls her daggers a little as she prepares them. "Do you still plan on going all out?"

You spit. "What? Was that supposed to demotivate me? Now I have to go all out! How else am I going to beat you?"

Nariko shakes her head in disappointment. "I don't want anyone else to be hurt..."

You wipe your mouth as you rise to your feet. "Don't worry, I'm not getting hurt from here on out."

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR REI]
>Give her all you've got in a full-assault!
>Lead her into making a mistake and go for a critical hit!

>>1098740
>Lead her into making a mistake and go for a critical hit!
Maybe we shouldn't go overboard, guys?

>>1098740
>>Lead her into making a mistake and go for a critical hit!

>>1098740
>>Give her all you've got in a full-assault!
Critical hit sounds suspiciously like gut stab.

>>1098740
>Give her all you've got in a full-assault!
Full speed ahead.

>>1098740
>>Lead her into making a mistake and go for a critical hit!

>>1098740
>Give her all you've got in a full-assault!
RIP AND TEAR

>>1098740
>>Lead her into making a mistake and go for a critical hit!

>>1098740
>Give her all you've got in a full-assault!
As if Rei would do anything else

>>1098740
>>Give her all you've got in a full-assault!
CHOO CHOO MOTHER FUCKER
ITS THE REI TRAIN

>>1098740
>>Lead her into making a mistake and go for a critical hit!

>>1098740
>Give her all you've got in a full-assault!
I didn't wake up early for this.

>>1098740
>Give her all you've got in a full-assault
WHO WANTS TO DIE

>>1098740
>>Lead her into making a mistake and go for a critical hit!

Calling for
>Give her all you've got in a full-assault

ROLL 1D100, BO3

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>1098773

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Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>1098773
ACCEPT MY MEME AS PAYMENT DICE GODS

Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>1098773
I just feel pain.

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>1098773

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>1098773

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>1098773

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>1098773

Rolled 97 (1d100)

>>1098773

>>1098777
THANK
FUCK

>>1098785
you madman

>>1098777
Them lucky trips did it.

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>Rolled 84+9

You clutch Isamu tight, as you stand tall. "Are you ready to see me truly go all out?"

Nariko doesn't answer, as you smirk. She caused you a little bother, but you're going to finish her off quick. You're stronger. You'll always be stronger.

You lunge forward and attack Nariko with your blade. She blocks it with her daggers, but staggers back as steel meets steel. You connect again, as she staggers back once more. You hit yet again, and this time Nariko loses grip of her daggers, as you send her weapons flying across the arena. In shock, Nariko is then treated to a boot to the gut from you, as she flies across the arena herself. You run faster than she can drop however, as you speed up to meet her on the other side of the battleground, and you deliver a fist to her face as she comes flying into you, taking her down to the ground. A devastating move, but one you think Nariko has the power to recover from... but she doesn't. In fact, Nariko remains laying down, seemingly haven given up on the fight, not wanting to go any further.

"YOUR WINNER... THE OTHERWORLDER REI!"

Huh... not the kind of victory you're a fan of. A hollow kind... you don't feel like you've won anything here. You also don't feel like you've beaten Nariko. You hunker down and help your classmate to her feet, as you begin to see tears in her eyes. Ouch... she's taking what happened with Sae earlier real badly, isn't she?

"You okay, Nariko?" you ask.

Nariko looks to the ground as you sling her arm over your shoulder and help support her back to the spectators area. "I'm scared..."

>Don't be. You're strong, Nariko. Show that strength.
>You've got nothing to be afraid of. It's okay.
>Between you and me? I'm scared too.

>>1098829
>Between you and me? I'm scared too.
let the healing begin

>>1098829
>Don't be. You're strong, Nariko. Show that strength.

>>1098829
>>Between you and me? I'm scared too.

>>1098829
>>You've got nothing to be afraid of. It's okay.

>>1098829
>Don't be. You're strong, Nariko. Show that strength.
>You've got nothing to be afraid of. It's okay.

>>1098829
>>You've got nothing to be afraid of. It's okay.

>>1098829
>>Between you and me? I'm scared too.
Rei probably isn't close enough to Nariko for this to make sense but I want it anyway.

>>1098835
Ah fuck it
changing to
>Between you and me? I'm scared too.

>>1098829
>>Don't be. You're strong, Nariko. Show that strength.

>>1098838
>Between you and me? I'm scared too.
>But...
>You're strong, Nariko. Show that strength.

>>1098855
Switching to this

>>1098829
>>Between you and me? I'm scared too.

>>1098855
I'll back this as well

>>1098855
This is good. Backing.

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>Between you and me? I'm scared too.

"You are?" Nariko asks.

"Yeah..." you mutter. "We're all a little scared of ourselves, aren't we? But at the end of the day, what we have to do is stand up and brave it out. I know you can do it, and I know I can do it to. Come on Nariko, let's get you patched up."

"Rei..." Nariko mutters. "Thank you. You know... we don't hang out nearly enough. We should fix that sometime. Christmas shopping trip?"

"I'm not much of a shopper," You remark. "But... sure, why not?"

You'd never have agreed to something like that before. Something so useless, that only gets in the way of training... and yet you can't help but accept the invitation. Nariko earned it, at least.

As you return Nariko to the spectator area, Hiro begins to patch the two of you up, first starting on the quicker and easier job of the stabwound in your back, before moving his full attention to Nariko, tenderly holding her hand as he uses his powers to heal her. Nariko smiles and is more than happy to receive Hiro's assistance, until she notes that during your bout, Sae has woken up. Not only that, but she had retreaded in absolute fear as soon as Nariko approached. That faded her smile pretty quickly.

"You're up next Kaz," Kiriko the ninja points out to her brother. "You sure you can still go?"

"Barely," Kazuma mutters. "But I think this Akio will be mad at me if I try to pass on the fight."

"I would be upset as well," Mayu points out. "After our battle, I expect you to fight as a warrior."

"Of course," Kazuma replies.

Kazuma and Akio step out onto the battlefield, both ready for action. However, like his friend Gado, it seems that Kazuma is looking more than a little worse for wear. The kid had a ruthless battle against his other friend in the second round, while Akio... well, he's Akio. Exactly as cool, strong and confident as ever.

“Man, this sucks...” Akio sighs.

“What does?” Kazuma asks, catching his breath.

Akio shakes his head. “Your father... Kankuro Asai... he's my hero, dude. The greatest fighter in the history of Dark Gate. To be able to battle his son is awesome... but you're not anywhere near full power, are you?”

“Sorry...” Kazuma sighs. “Mayu took me to my absolute limit earlier. I'll do my best either way.”

“Still...” Akio frowns. “I was hoping for more of a challenge. Oh well, I suppose I'll get that next round... and in the finals, right Saki?”

Akio looks up towards Saki and smirks. Saki simply looks over to Isamu and lets out a sigh.

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Kazuma starts things out, lunging toward Akio with his samurai sword, and Akio casually knocks him back with his spear. Kazuma somersaults through the air, landing a good distance from Akio as he pulls out his sniper rifle, preparing to fire upon the confident Akio. Akio simply speeds towards Kazuma, dodging the bullets as he attacks Kazuma from the side, knocking him off his feet and pushing him aside.

Kazuma scrambles back to his feet, but is clearly having a hard time handling the power of Akio. Akio leaps into the air and brings his spear down upon Kaz, who somehow manages to hop back to safety at the last second before landing a punch in Akio's face. Akio reels back, as Kazuma swipes at him with his blade. Scratching the cheek of Akio, Kazuma takes a big risk by lunging forward once more... a risk that doesn't pay off as Akio reclines back, allowing Akio to kick upwards and send Kazuma sky high. As Kazuma comes down, Akio catches him with a spinning attack from his spear, taking the Class 1 kid down for good.

“YOUR WINNER... THE OTHERWORLDER AKIO!”

Akio helps Kazuma to his feet, as the two make their way back to the spectator area.

"THE SEMI-FINALS ARE UP NEXT! ENJOY YOUR BRIEF RESTING PERIOD!"

You sit in your chair next to you, as you feel a hand placed upon yours. You look to the side and you see Akira... smiling? A rare sight, but a good sight.

"Rei..." Akira mutters. "Do you remember the day we first met Ryoji?"

"Vividly," you remark. "It was also the first day we met Alice, remember? She trapped us in that house, and... I almost lost you. You tried to sacrifice yourself for me."

"Yes..." Akira mutters. "And we had fought and argued earlier that day..."

"Where are you going with this?" you ask, raising an eyebrow.

"Rei..." Akira mutters. "You're my best friend. I love you."

>Love you too, Akira.
>Huh? What's brought this on?
>Uh-huh... and what do you want me to do?

>>1098953
>>Love you too, Akira.
Aaaaaaaaw

>>1098953
>Love you too, Akira.
>*beat*
>What's brought this on?

>>1098953
>Love you too, Akira.

>>1098953
>Love you too, Akira.
>*beat*
>What's brought this on?

>>1098953
>>Love you too, Akira.
>What's brought this on?

>>1098953
>Love you too, Akira.
>What's brought this on?

>>1098953
>Love you too, Akira.
>*beat*
>What's brought this on?

>>1098960
This

>>1098966
Backing this

>>1098966
This

>>1098953
>>Love you too, Akira.

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>Love you too, Akira.
>*beat*
>What's brought this on?

You're barely able to finish your sentence as Akira wraps her arms around and holds you tight. Akira and her armour are quite bulky, but it's easy for you to return the hug... you feel like you're being hugged by the world's gentlest bear. Before you know it, Akira is whispering in your ear. "I... I don't want to lose you, R-Rei..."

You squeeze tighter. "You won't."

You're so pre-occupied with Akira, that you don't even notice Isamu making his way down for his semi-final bout... against Saki. Well, all good luck has to end sometime. Hopefully, he doesn't act like an idiot.

As Saki and Isamu stand opposite each-other, Saki lets out a weary sigh. "Isamu... I really, really don't want to hurt you."

"A-ha!" Isamu exclaims. "Do I hear the knightly goddess Saki Kobashi conceding defeat?"

"No..." Saki mumbles. "Isamu... please surrender. Don't take this any further than it needs to."

"Surrender?" Isamu gasps in disbelief. "Heroes never surrender! And I am the greatest hero of all, Isamu Iori! I will do battle until my very last breath!"

"Isamu, please..." a distraught Saki mutters. "I don't want to do this..."

"Enough words!" Isamu exclaims. "Have at you, Saki Kobashi! We shall see who the true greatest knight is."

Saki shakes her head, on the verge of tears as she readies her shield and lance. "Isamu... I'm so, so sorry..."

Isamu charges at Saki... and proceeds to be knocked several dozen feet to the side after eating a shield to the face. Saki frowns at having to hit her classmate, as she looks over... to see Isamu picking himself back up.

"Isamu, no..."

"I will take more than one shot to defeat me, Saki Kobashi!" Isamu exclaims. "Don't you see? The great hero, Isamu Iori, fights for his princess, the beautiful and powerful Rei Arisato! I will protect her life, her smile with my very own!"

Isamu takes another shield to the face, blood spurting from his jaw as he falls to the ground... but again he rises.

"Isamu, stay down..." Saki grimaces. "As you leader, I order you to stay down!"

"I'm afraid I can't do that, my friend!" Isamu exclaims, and his proclamation that she's his friend only causes Saki to grimace more. "For as long as my heart still beats, it tells me to fight for what's right. Fight for the people I care about! Fight for my princess!"

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Isamu takes another hit from the shield. Then another... and another... and another. Saki doesn't give in, and neither does he.

"ISAMU!" Saki cries. "I'm begging you! Stay down!"

"S-Saki Kobashi..." Isamu gasps, mostly out of energy as he limply charges towards Saki again, only to receive his punishment once more. Dammit Isamu... he'd do anything for you, and you've never been sure why. You're certainly not deserving of his kindness in any way. Before he can rise, Saki reluctantly slams her shield into the back of his head, mercifully rendering him unconscious.

"YOUR WINNER... THE OTHERWORLDER SAKI!"

Saki goes to the finals, but she's not happy about it. Neither are you, having to watch someone as... important to you as Isamu get taken down in that manner. Without hesitation, Saki moves to wake Isamu up, before carrying him back to the spectator area. She allows Isamu to return up the steps on his own two feet, as he approaches you, waiting for him at the top.

"Miss Arisato, I'm afraid I... I've failed you," he admits. "I did not make it through to the finals of this tournament. I promise not to let you down again in the future!"

"Isamu..." you mutter.

>You could have let him win, Saki!
>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
>Kiss him on the cheek.

>>1099059
>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
>Kiss him on the cheek.

>>1099059
>>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
>>Kiss him on the cheek.

>>1099059
>>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
>>Kiss him on the cheek.

>>1099059
>>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
>>Kiss him on the cheek.

>>1099059
>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!

>>1099059
>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
God damn it Saki, why'd you need to be such a shit?

>>1099075
You know what this anons are right, is too early for a Kiss, need to save it for the climax, is going to be either super tragic or super heartwarming.

So changing my vote to only
>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!

>>1099059
>>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
No kissu yet. Only when Rei wins or Hermes dies.

>>1099059
>>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!

>>1099059
>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!

Calling for
>You're such a stupid, reckless... dork!
Writing now.

>>1099150
BUT KISSU

When Rei dies in 4 updates and Isamu never gets his Kissu this is all your fault anons

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Oh, that stupid, reckless, arrogant, handsome, annoying goofball! How could he do something like that!

"I'm sorry, Miss Arisato..." Isamu apologises.

"You should be!" you exclaim. "Do you have any idea how worried I was about you? Don't ever do something like that again! You scared me half to death!"

Isamu simply smiles, before collapsing from exhaustion into your chest. You hold him up and let him down gently onto the chair, as Hiro begins to work away on him. Pretty soon, you feel a strong pat on the back. You turn to see Akio, smirking at you.

"Come on, Rei. It's about time I had a proper challenge in this tournament."

Oh yeah... you still have to go. You were so concerned with Isamu you had almost forgot. Whoever wins between you and Akio... that person will meet Saki in the finals of this tournament.

You and Akio make your way to the combat area as Akio confidently twirls his spear. "Now this is a fight I've been waiting for!" Akio exclaims. "Me and you, Rei! The fastest human against the strongest human! Of course, I'm also pretty fast as well, so I just have the natural edge, but-"

"Are you going to keep boasting?" you taunt. "Or are you going to fight?"

"Right to the point!" Akio laughs. "Just how I expected! Now, let's do this!"

Akio lunges towards you with his spear, and you make a move to dodge, somersaulting over him. Akio proceeds to ram his spear into the ground, sending a shockwave which cracks the earth beneath your feet and throws you off-balance, slowing you down just enough for Akio to almost hit you with a proper strike, but you're able to dodge just in time. Wow... this one is going to be tough. This is the kind of challenge you live for, that both you and Akio relish. You're going to enjoy this.

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR REI]
>Akio's stupid, confusing him by making speed mirages of yourself.
>The trick is getting that spear out of his hands, work to do that.

>>1099180
>>Akio's stupid, confusing him by making speed mirages of yourself.
BAKANA
MASAKA
SHES FAST

>>1099180
>>The trick is getting that spear out of his hands, work to do that.

>>1099180
The trick is getting that spear out of his hands, work to do that.

>>1099180
>Akio's stupid, confusing him by making speed mirages of yourself.
Both of these are good options.

>>1099180
>>The trick is getting that spear out of his hands, work to do that.

>>1099180
>>Akio's stupid, confusing him by making speed mirages of yourself.

Getting the spear out of his hands will only get you a beat down and after that he will casually walk to pickup his spear.

>>1099180
>Akio's stupid, confusing him by making speed mirages of yourself.
Always pick the speed option.

>>1099180
>Akio's stupid, confusing him by making speed mirages of yourself.
GOTTA GO FAST

>>1099180
>>Akio's stupid, confusing him by making speed mirages of yourself.

Calling for
>Akio's stupid, confuse him by making speed mirages of yourself.

Roll 1d100 BO3

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>1099225
Welp. Here we go!

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>>1099225

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>1099225
SAASASAS

>>1099229
>>1099230
>>1099231
77 to start the match off.

Not the greatest, but it'll do.

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>Rolled 61 +16

You begin to move quickly from side to side, you pace growing increasingly rapid, as soon you turn into nothing but a blur on the battlefield. The force of your movement feels amazing as your blur soon takes the shape of yourself... several mirages of yourself to be precise, surrounding a confused Akio.

"Heh, new trick..." Akio remarks. "I like it. So... one of these is the real you... guess I'll just have to attack all of them!"

Akio lunges forward and stabs one of the mirages, to no avail. Then he goes for another, no luck there either. Then another, and another. As he attacks, more mirages are being created, and when he's fully dazed, you take a potshot at him, rushing forward and slashing his side, before returning to creating more mirages. Akio keeps trying to attack the mirages, as you keep taking shots at him, before he eventually falls to a knee. "Okay, that's it!" he yells, before slamming his spear onto the ground, causing a shockwave which throws you off-balance and causes the mirages to disappears, he slams his spear into the ground once more, this time you leap into the air to avoid the shockwave... however, you realise that as Akio slams his spear into the ground, he also uses it as a sort of pole-vault, launching himself up into the air, ready to collide with you.

>[DEFENSIVE ROLL. ROLL 1D100, BO3]

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>1099256

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>1099256
Alright then.

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>1099256

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>>1099256

>>1099263
>>1099264
>>1099266
STOP GETTING CLOSE TO 30 AGAIN

Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>1099271
No.

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>1099271
no

>>1099274
>>1099275
FUCKING STOP

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>1099283
No

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>1099283
Check out this exact 30.

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>1099283
no

>>1099288
>>1099285
AAAAAAAAAA

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>1099303
No.

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>1099303
Now I'll roll high just to spite you

Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>1099303
Check out this roll that could've saved Rei.

>>1099311
>>1099316
HAHAHA YOU FOOLS
I HAVE KILLED 6 ROLLS THAT WOULD HAVE RUINED US
ALL ACCORIDNG TO KEIKAU

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>Rolled 82-5

Akio throws his fist towards your face as you both collide in the air, but you're able to grab said fist in time, pulling Akio down while you manoeuvre yourself behind and above him before driving your boot into the back of his head.

Akio falls to the ground and tumbles, as you land safely on your feet. Before you know it, however, you find yourself having to leap out of the way of another attack from Akio, the fighter not giving you a single moment to catch your breath. Clever of him, he knows what letting you rest up any will cost him.

"You ready to go down?" Akio asks.

"You're so determined to win this tournament, aren't you?"

"So are you."

"True," you admit. "But my life is on the line. What the hell have you got motivating you so much? Let me guess; Pride? Fame? Money?"

"Her," Akio replies, motioning towards Hikaru leaning over the railings, her eyes glued to the fight. "I'm fighting so that I can be the best. I want to be the best so that I can protect people... protect her. I can't let her down."

"Hmm..." you pause. "You know, I'm not the best with advice, but if there's one thing I've learned from the people close to me... the people I love... I want to protect them, but they've also always worked to protect me."

"What's your point, Rei?"

"I'm just saying," you mutter. "Maybe you should let Hikaru protect you once in a while."

"Protect me from what?"

"Yourself."

Akio shakes his head. You grip the hilt of Isamu as you get ready for another attack.

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR REI]
>Use your speed to kick up a tornado around him.
>Hit him with a spiral attack.

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>1099303
Fuck all you losers. check this

>>1099321
>>Hit him with a spiral attack.

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>1099319

>>1098409
Damnit Booker Man, I just discovered your quest and I am hooked.

I am still trying to finish season 1, seems pretty good so far.

>>1099328
>>1099330
8 DEATH ROLLS
DESTROYED
>Hit him with a spiral attack.
Spirals are very anime

>>1099321
>Hit him with a spiral attack.

>>1099321
>>Use your speed to kick up a tornado around him.

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>>1099321
>Hit him with a spiral attack.
REI'S IS THE DRILL THAT WILL PIERCE THE TORSO

>>1099321
>Hit him with a spiral attack.

Rolled 62 (1d100)

>>1099334
>0

>>1099321
>>Hit him with a spiral attack.

>>1099321
>>Hit him with a spiral attack.

Calling for
>Hit him with a spiral attack.
ROLL 1d100, best of 3.

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>1099368

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Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>1099368
ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWER

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>1099368

>>1099369
>>1099370
>>1099371
This works rather nicely.

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>1099368

>>1099369
>>1099370
>>1099371
THIS WAS MY END GOAL
THE PERFECT PARADISE
NO ONE WILL DIE

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>Rolled 72 +14

You ready Isamu, holding the blade steady as you begin to run, waiting for the moment where you pick up the perfect amount of speed you launch yourself through the air, spinning as you make your way towards Akio, turning your body into a sort of drill as you collide with Akio, driving into his spear which he holds up to block the attack, before eventually breaking through his defences and powering into his chest, sending Akio crashing into the nearest wall.

Akio gasps for air as you pull away and he falls to his feet.

"No way..." he mutters. "You can't beat me... I'm the best... I'm the most powerful..."

"Looks like I caught up with you," you remark. "You're not quite the best anymore, are you?"

"That... that does it!" Akio exclaims, before knocking you back to the centre of the arena. "Time to go all-out! With my ultimate attack!"

"What?!" Hikaru yells from above. "Akio, don't be an idiot!"

"Here it comes!" Akio calls out, as he leaps into the air and readies his spear. "DEEEEEEEEEP IMPAAAAAAAAAACT!"

Akio screams out as he comes crashing down onto the arena. If he hits with that move, things can go pretty badly for you.

>[DEFENSIVE ROLL. ROLL 1D100, BO3]

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>>1099408

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>1099408

Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>1099408

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>1099408

>>1099408
AKIO FOR FUCKS SAKE

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>1099408

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>1099408

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>Rolled 79 -5

Akio comes crashing down from above, and you quickly realise that there's nowhere for you to run where you'll be completely safe. You'll just have to find a position where you'll take as little damage as possible. With time running out, you leap to the side and brace yourself, as Akio comes crashing to the ground next to you, causing a massive explosion of impact as her does. You feel and intense heat surrounding you, as you do your best to tank the hit.

As the dust clears, you fall to a knee, trying hard to catch your breath, as you look in amazement at the crater that Akio has caused in the ground... and in the middle of it... Akio, completely unconscious. It seems he hedged all his bets on hitting you with that move and taking you out, because it took absolutely everything out of him.

"YOUR WINNER... THE OTHERWORLDER REI!"

You let out sigh as you make your way over to Akio and help him to his feet. As he slowly regains consciousness, you speak to him. "You know... I really think you should slow yourself down."

"Slow down?" Akio gasps. "Coming from you... huh, that means something."

You drag Akio back to the spectator area, where he receives a welcoming slap to the face from Hikaru.

"Bastard!" she yells. "How dare you! You idiot!"

"Babe, I was just doing what I had to-"

"You took an insane risk for nothing!" Hikaru yells. "I can't believe you!"

"Okay, you're mad..." Akio mutters. "But look on the bright side, babe. I'm out of the tournament, so now you don't have to worry about me anymore!"

"That's not a comfort..." Hikaru mutters as she sadly takes his hand. "I've been worrying about you far too much lately..."

"Congratulations, Rei!" Saki smiles. "Huh... I guess it's you and me in the finals, right?"

"Looks that way," you reply.

"We're so close to the end now!" Saki exclaims. "Come on, let's not waste any time!"

Saki makes a move towards the steps, but is stopped as you grab her arm tight.

"Huh?" Saki ask. "What's wrong, Rei?"

>Don't you dare hold back, Kobashi.
>Are we really friends?
>Hug her.
>Nothing. Never mind.

>>1099469
>>Are we really friends?
>>Hug her.
D'aww time.

>>1099469
>>Don't you dare hold back, Kobashi.

>>1099469
>Don't you dare hold back, Kobashi.

>>1099469
>>Hug her.
Ignore all the things, just hug.

>>1099469
>Hug her.

>>1099469
>>Don't you dare hold back, Kobashi.

>>1099469
>>Don't you dare hold back, Kobashi.
>>Hug her.

>>1099469
>>Don't you dare hold back, Kobashi.
>Are we really friends?

>>1099505
I'll back this instead. She can be eager for a battle, but also willing to hug.

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>Don't you dare hold back, Kobashi.

Saki pauses, staring at you for a moment before giving a determined nod. "Right..." she smiles. "Don't you hold back, either!"

"I wouldn't dare," you smile back. You may not like her very much, but you have nothing but respect for Saki Kobashi.

As Saki receives an all-important good luck kiss from Ryoji, you hear Akira's voice from behind you. "Good luck."

"Thanks Akira," you smile at your best friend, as you ruffle the still unconscious Isamu's hair before gripping your sword and making your way to the battlefield. You and Saki face each-other from across the arena. Rei Arisato and Saki Kobashi... the two greatest rivals in the history of Dark Gate Academy. In a way, you always knew it would come down to this. You and her in the finals, finally getting the fight you always wanted, finally getting the chance to see which of you two truly is the greatest fighter around. You ready Isamu, and Saki readies her lance as you wonder if she named it Ryoji or something. Saki lunges forward as you dodge out of the way, and soon all the small thoughts in your head disappear, replaced only by an intense focus on battle. Nothing before you, nothing around you but Saki, and the war you and her will bring upon each-other.

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR REI]
>All-Out Assault, keep the defender on her toes.
>Lure Saki into making an attack and capitalising on her mistake.

>>1099583
okay now i need you guys to roll low
we need every under 30 you got
>All-Out Assault, keep the defender on her toes.

>>1099583
>>All-Out Assault, keep the defender on her toes

>>1099583
>Lure Saki into making an attack and capitalising on her mistake.
She's a defender, she'll just soak the damage, we have to play smart, Akio is an idiot, Saki is not.

>>1099583
>All-Out Assault, keep the defender on her toes.
MAXIMUM POWER

>>1099583
>>All-Out Assault, keep the defender on her toes.

>>1099592
That's the point. We want Rei to lose this one.

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>1099583
>>Lure Saki into making an attack and capitalising on her mistake.
Sounds like a good plan.

>>1099590
I got you man, here take this nat 1.

>>1099583
>>All-Out Assault, keep the defender on her toes.

Calling for
>All-Out Assault, keep the defender on her toes.
ROLL 1D100, BO3

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>>1099640

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>1099640
Here is the main event!

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>1099640

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1099640

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>1099640
HOPE

>>1099649
Your hope is wasted

>>1099649
HOPE IS DEAD.

>>1099649
It's dead, accept it.

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>1099640

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>Rolled 69 +16

You lunge forward and begin to rapidly stab and slice at Saki, forcing her to raise and manoeuvre herself back trying to avoid. You keep on the assault, not giving Saki any room to breath, as you eventually breach through her defences, managing to scratch across her cheek briefly, as well as knock her back onto the floor. You slash downward, slicing her shoulder while she's downed before Saki can block your next attack and rise back to her feet, driving you off.

"So... here she is..."

A voice rings out in the arena, a voice that seems... strangely familiar to you. You look up to see... him. Hermes, standing by his father's side, his foot rested casually on the balcony in a lunging position, as her leans over and watches your fight intensely.

"She really is using my gifts to perfection. I chose my bride well."

Go to hell. Those gifts aren't his, you worked hard to reach your current level. And you sure as hell will never be his bride.

You're so angers by the presence of Hermes that you almost fail to notice Saki charging at you with her shield held high, moving like a tiny battering ram.

>[DEFENSIVE ROLL. ROLL 1D100]

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>1099696

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Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>1099696
DODGE FASTLY

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>1099696

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>1099696
FUCKING HERMES REEEEEEEE

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>1099696

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>1099696

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>Rolled 60 -5

Saki comes charging at you as you brace yourself, launching herself forward and ramming her shield into your chest and tackling you hard into the ground. You fall onto your back with Saki on top of you, as she moves to punch you while you're down as well. You shift your head, moving out of the way, before shifting your weight and rolling Saki so that you're now on top of her, as you imagine Isamu would likely get a nosebleed seeing this were he conscious... but then you catch the flash of Seishiro's camera anyway, and Saki uses this distraction to kick you back. You fall to the floor and tumble backwards and back onto your feet, as Saki rises to her feet just the same.

"Disappointing!" Hermes calls out from above. "Don't you know who you are? You're the bride of Hermes! The wife of the greatest champion this arena has ever seen!"

No, you're the woman who's going to kill Hermes.

You and Saki stare each-other down as you get right back into the fight.

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR REI]
>Create a tornado around Saki with your speed.
>Use flash-steps to juggle Saki with attacks.

>>1099747
>>Use flash-steps to juggle Saki with attacks.

>>1099747
>>Create a tornado around Saki with your speed.
Saki can stick out her lance and trip.

>>1099747
>No, you're the woman who's going to kill Hermes.
WELL LETS PROVE IT
>Use flash-steps to juggle Saki with attacks.
>but
>Use the flash step to sneak attack hermes

TIME TO HIT IT TO HIGH GEAR

>>1099747
>>Create a tornado around Saki with your speed.

>>1099747
>>Use flash-steps to juggle Saki with attacks.

>>1099747
>Use flash-steps to juggle Saki with attacks.

>CAPTCHA involves marking around a road sign
>It's a speed limit sign
Top Kek

>>1099747
>look for venues to team up with saki and assassinate hermes

>>1099747
>Use flash-steps to juggle Saki with attacks.

Calling for
>Use flash-steps to juggle Saki with attacks.

ROLL 1D100, BO3.

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>>1099796

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>1099796

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>1099796

Rolled 93 (1d100)

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>>1099804
IT'S FUCKING HAPPENING

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>>1099804
OH SHIT

>>1099804
Mother of God

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>Rolled 100 +14

You rush towards Saki and hit her with the brunt force of your shoulder, knocking her back through the air. You flash-step behind her, hitting her with a kick to the back which launches her upwards. Another flash-step, and you're constantly juggling Saki in the air, hitting her back and forth with tremendous speed, as your rival finds herself completely unable to defend herself while in mid-air. Eventually, and by 'eventually' you mean 'after over 200 attacks in a row', you hit Saki with full force as she comes crashing down to the ground below.

To your amazement, Saki is able to pick herself up after your devastating attack. "Huh, it seems you've got more in the tank," you remark.

"Y-you told me not to hold back..." Saki grunts, steadying herself with her lance.

You smile. "Good, I was beginning to wonder that you might have been going soft on me."

"No..." Saki mutters. "Now Rei, are you ready?"

"Ready for what?" you ask.

In a rare sight, you begin to see what looks like a small smirk develop on Saki's face. "For me to go all out... to hit you with my ultimate attack!"

"Ultimate attack?" you gasps. "I didn't know you had an ultimate attack!"

"That's because I haven't felt the need to use it yet!" Saki exclaims. "But Rei... you've taken me to my limit, and as your friend I owe it to you to give you all I have. Now, prepare to face... THE MEGABUSTER!"

Saki raises her lance high into the air, as you get goosebumps from anticipation. Here it is, you're going to see what your rival truly is capable of. Saki readies her lance and... a flash speeds by her, and in a single second, Saki's eyes widen as something hits her hard in the chest, and she falls over, unconscious.

On the battlefield, the flash of light that only you could even see to begin with slows and reveals... Hermes, a glowing smirk on his face.

"The winner of this fight, and winner of the tournament... my bride, The Otherworlder Rei!" Hermes exclaims.

No... no, no... how could he? On top of everything else he's done to you... he would do this? He would rob you of this moment? Of this fight? Damn him... damn him to hell.

"And as my bride, I believe that we should not fight it out at the end!" Hermes announces. "After all, the slave girl will be my property, regardless of the winner, and as thus-"

You move to punch Hermes in the face, but he catches your hand without even trying. He turns his head to you and stares sternly.

"A bride should never strike out in anger at her groom," Hermes scolds you, squeezing your fist in his hand, almost crushing it.

>I'm not your bride, you monster!
>You robbed me. I demand a fight!
>Kick him in the shin.

>>1099869
>Kick him in the dick.

>You robbed me. I demand a fight!

>>1099869
>>Kick him in the dick.
>I will kill you
IM SO FUCKING MAD

>>1099869
>>You robbed me. I demand a fight!
>Kick him in the dick.
Even if it doesn't hit, it's the thought that counts.

>>1099869
>>I'm not your bride, you monster!
>>You robbed me. I demand a fight!

>>1099869
>Kick him in the dick
>Try to stab him