"So, this is the gate to hell."
Looking in awe at what seemed to be a false sky, Segai was excited; this was something seen only once in a lifetime.
"For me, these are the gates to heaven."
However, for Shuichiro, this was only the beginning of the end.
"It's time to cross the River of Lamentation again... Mana."
Walking slowly towards what seemed to be a podium, Shuichiro set the Apocalypse Rock in motion.
Every passing second was a second more in danger.
Watching the rock glow, Shuichiro closed his eyes; Genomic resonance had increased, destroying and consuming people. This was the purpose of the virus – to destroy the current humanity, to create the throne tower, for the King and Queen to give birth to the next generation.
And as if responding to the call of the Apocalypse Rock, a huge pink sphere with crystals around it emerged from the ground. Shuichiro wasn't surprised; upon closer inspection, he could see a small figure floating inside the sphere, as if it were a human in a mother's womb.
"Mana..."
Observing this, Shuichiro murmured. The appearance of this person was a sign that she was about to be revived.
"I hope I'm not wrong."
*Clik.
"Haha, sorry, Boss, but you're very wrong if you think so."
Feeling what seemed to be a gun to his head, Shuichiro froze.
"Segai... You..."
"Don't take it personally, Boss, this is just a little exchange."
*Bang.
Firing without hesitation, Segai licked his lips; Shuichiro was no longer necessary. After killing him, he sent a message on his old phone.
[Everything is ready.]
[Good.]
Receiving an immediate response, Segai smiled. Despite having blood on his face, this didn't stop Segai from having fun.
He just looked at Shuichiro's corpse before continuing with the Queen's resurrection.
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*Bang, Bang.
"Die! You damn monster!"
*Bom, Bom.
"Ahhh! Disappear, monster!"
Dodging both the attacks from the Antibodies, OAU, and Yuu, Yuki's body was at its limit. The damn song made his body crystallize every second, not to mention the burden he carried.
Several minutes ago, Genomic resonance had increased, causing his body to suffer even more, and the same went for ordinary people. With every passing minute, thousands to hundreds of lives were lost.
"Hm, you're very resilient, Adam, but I wonder... How long will you last?"
With a cruel smile on his face, Yuu didn't hold back, launching several attacks. Yuki had had enough with GHQ's long-range weapons, but Yuu was a whole different problem.
Despite being in these circumstances, Yuki was as cool as a cucumber. No matter how much they attacked him, he kept evading.
Yuu, of course, suspected. That's why he didn't hold back with his attacks. But Yuki was a damned one, always evading his attacks in a fraction of a second.
"You..."
Frowning, Yuu had to admit that Yuki was indeed a danger that needed to be eradicated. His body was crystallizing, but he could still move at high speed.
"It's time..."
But while he was in the game of catching the mouse, another song sounded. So Yuki raised the corner of his lips, forming a smile.
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*Clik.
Emerging from the shadows, four figures materialized.
"Sorry, this is the most I can carry."
With a hand on the ground, Yuki (Clone) was panting; fatigue and the burden on his body were at the limit.
Carrying three people with him through the shadows was more than he thought, even with the time and chakra of the original.
"Yuki..." as for the girls, they watched as the Clone's body crystallized at a constant rate. Even though they knew it was a clone, seeing their beloved in that state made tears start rolling down their faces.
Even Inori, who didn't like being swallowed in darkness.
"Don't worry; I'll be fine... But you still have a mission to complete."
Crystallizing at a rate where only his face remained, Yuki (Clone) smiled for the last time.
"But... we can't."
"Yukin..."
"Yuki... You have to come."
With trembling steps, the three girls tried to approach before Yuki (Clone) glared at them.
"You have to go!... Cough, cough... INORI, YOU MUST SING! ONLY YOU CAN STOP THIS!"
Both Inori and Tsugumi held their breath; they had never seen Yuki so angry before. He always smiled or slightly frowned, but never got angry. But now the look on his face was quite grim.
So they opened their mouths slightly in surprise.
"Yes, we'll do it."
Biting her lips, Ayase was the first to recover. Even though she was hesitant to leave him, even if she didn't understand how he could be a clone, the Yuki in front of them was as real as the original.
Therefore, determination showed on her face. The last thing Ayase wanted was to disappoint her hero.
"Let's go! We have to stop this!"
Inori's eyes were trembling; her chest tightened as she lowered her head.
"I will..." as tears ran down her face, Inori ran, and the same happened with Tsugumi. Even though she wanted to stay behind, she knew she couldn't. The current state of Yuki (Clone) was very delicate; even his left arm began to shatter.
This only made her grit her teeth and follow Inori.
"Ayase, take care of them..."
With a warm look, Yuki closed his eyes, and crystallization reached a critical stage.
Ayase just nodded without turning to look at him; she knew her heart couldn't bear to see him in that state. Even with tears, she followed the duo.
"They left, huh?"
With a bitter smile on his face, Yuki shook his head; they were very kind, feeling sorry for a clone like him.
But he couldn't blame them; they still didn't know his full power and abilities. Only Inori had a vague idea, but it was just that. That was okay; they were beautiful as they were.
"But I still have work to do."
With a sigh, Yuki (Clone) got up, causing the crystals on his body to begin to fall, dispersing into thousands of particles.
Although several crystals fell, some continued in his body.
"I'm just a liar."
With a hand on his forehead, Yuki felt very bad for deceiving them, especially with that sad look on their faces. Yes... Yuki had used a little trick to simulate a critical state of crystallization. Although it cost him an arm, he was a clone, so he could recover it.
"But it was the only way everything would go well."
Looking back, Yuki frowned; he still had a guest to wait for.
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