WANNA MEET HIM?
"Meet him? As in..."
"How many times will you ask me that?"
"Well, you just nonchalantly mentioned it, that I don't know what to make of it."
"My apologies! So, shall we?"
"Oh, you were actually serious?"
"Do I look like I'm a fan of some cartoon book character or a manga protagonist to the point where I'd portray that character?"
"Well, you do look like that."
"Why you...Oh, if that's the case, I guess I'll just take it as a compliment."
"Feel free to do so."
"While we're on that topic, what about you?"
"What about me?"
"I'm asking is there any character that inspired you?"
"Hmm, let's see...You've put me on the spot..."
"Take your time..."
"Is that your way for requesting me to stay here and accompany you for a bit longer?"
"Why would I ask such a foolish request?"
"Beats me, but in such a world, no person can remain sane for long."
"Oh, you're feeling it?"
"Feel? I guess you could say I'm picking up some odd sensations."
"Not bad...But you're right! Any person living alone in this world is no longer sane, so that begs the question..."
I noticed the same stardust that had accumulated earlier and gave him his shape had started to revolve around him, it lasted for a few seconds. But then, it stopped. What was that?
SLASH!
Ugh! Was I...cut?I couldn't...even...see him.
"What about me then?!"
"Argh!!!!! What's...what's wrong with you."
"Nice! I like that look in your eyes! Now, give me more...I need you to agonize a lot more! Come on..."
"You bastard..."
Huh? I was sure I punched in his direction but he suddenly disappeared? Where did he go to? I can't sense him at all.
"Yo!"
Behind me, when did he...Ugh! Again?
"Too slow!"
"Argh! Why? What's wrong with you?"
"If you want to know why, first you must land a blow on me. Only then shall I answer whatever question you seek."
So he says. But, this is his domain. A world he's used to. How can I...I try to even land a blow on him when...when I can't...I can't even see him?
"Backing out is never an option here. If you pass out, you're done. THE END!"
"So I must fight you either way?"
"That's clearly evident unless you're dumb or blind, or in your case, both."
"Why you...You were the one who landed...a surprise attack on me. And yet..."
"Don't sweat it. Save your breath. You'll need it. As for the surprise attack...I have my reasons. I'm sure we'll have a lengthy conversation after this."
"Oh! Is that so? If...If that's the case...then, can I...can I ask you something?"
"Geez! You're persistent. I'll give you that. Fire away then."
"Were you...were you the one...that did that to...Hina?"
"Does it matter?"
"I'm a little curious."
"And what if I was the one?"
"If that's the case, then..."
AGHHH!!!
"Shit!"
He dodged it. I swung in my right arm as fast as I could, and yet...I couldn't come remotely close to him.
"My goodness! That was too close! I'm surprised you still have that much energy left in you."
"Why? Why did you...do that...to her?"
"Are you sure you need to have this conversation? When you're gasping out of breath? And running out of time. Be serious! Because I will now!"
"Shut up and answer me!"
"Then try and make me!"
"Oh, I will. If only I also had a weapon."
"Stop winning, will ya?"
"Yeah, right! As if I have a choice."
"On the topic of weapons...It's time to show you the power of my weapon. Behold..."
CARMINA BURANA DENTE!
"Time to cave in these wild fangs and put you out of your misery!"
"Carmi what?"
"This sword is in its perfect element! Darkness! Feed yourself upon the limitless dark energy, and howl louder! Here we go..."
DENS TENEBRARUM!
My body froze. Was it because of that sword? I can't move. Argh! If only...I had...I had a weapon! Wait! This sensation, I can feel something...
"Die! Nifuji!"
"Not today!"
"Huh?.... What?! What's this lighting... Argh!"
A bright luminescent light bestowed upon us, rendering our sight useless, and nullifying his strike! And at the end of that shower...shone a pearlescent weapon, and it was calling out to me, to reach for it. I stepped in its direction and reached out for it. The moment I grabbed it, there were shockwaves in my head, and it felt like I was falling down in an endless loop, and all I could hear was the howl of the weapon. It lasted for a few seconds, though for me, it fell like an eternity.
I returned back to my senses, and before my eyes, I could see the weapon take the form of a dagger dyed jet black and the sharp blade coated in vermilion red!
"Oh! So you finally unlocked it!"
"You don't seem surprised."
"Well, I was expecting you to get it sooner, but the dramatic entry suits it quite well. So, what's its name?"
DE PUGIONE MORS!
Why did I say that? I barely know what it means.
"Interesting! In that case, I will give it my all...Huh? Where are you?"
"You're slow!"
"Huh?...No way...How's it possible?"
SLASH!
"Argh! How did you...?"
"You lost. Now...Stand by your word...Or we'll both die!"
SNAP!
"That was a fun dream!"
"Dream? Wasn't that real?"
"I wouldn't lie if I said I didn't think that at first!"
"What...what do you mean?"
"We're here! Behold Naofumi!"
I couldn't believe my eyes! The actual guy was there, locked up in an impenetrable orb, a giant one, and by the looks of it, it felt like that was the source of all this darkness.
"I hope you've had a good look at it. Because what I'm about to say is really important, and if you even stutter for a moment, then it's..."
GAME OVER!
FOR BOTH OF US!