Chapter 6
Skill #0
After making it to the coliseum, James and Gruff encounter Yami Sora, a short-tempered gladiator. But to their surprise Sora has the Book of Mischief, a book made by James that has a powerful #1 Original Skill "Loki".
"This is where you meet your end, James Mitasakou. Book of Mischief: Skill #5 Impetuous Illusions." (Sora)
Sora summons thousands of soldiers that resemble him.
"Whoa, chill out, Yamiso, it's not that serious." (James)
"How can you tell me to chill out while you keep insulting me." (Sora)
"Sorry about that." (James)
"Damn, these illusions are relentless, they just won't stop coming. Why did I make it summon 2,000 at once." (James thinking)
"My denizens of mischief will never stop until you die. GO, MY MINIONS TEAR THIS DISRESPECTFUL MAN APART." (Sora)
"This match is already over." (Gruff)
"Sora you're a formidable fighter I'll give you that. But you still have many things to work on. You rely too much on your illusion's and leave yourself WIDE OPEN. BOOK OF LIGHT: SKILL #4 DIVINE JUDGMENT." (James)
James rain's 10s of thousands of light arrows onto Sora. Then 10 huge ones hit the ground and explode like a supernova. If it wasn't for the barrier of the coliseum made by the W rank, owner of the coliseum.
"Yeah, that's the end of this." (Gruff)
The dust from the explosions clears, but no one is there.
"Whoa, where is he? Did that attack vaporize him? No, even if I did vaporize him, the book would still be there. Those things are indestructible." (James)
"Sorry, but where were you aiming at? I was behind you this entire battle. Although now I see how powerful you are. I have decided to use the maximum extent of my power. Book of Mischief: Skill #0 Àvatar Tis Orgís (Avatar Of Wrath)." (Sora)
Sora's body undergoes a change, giving him a golden aura, a halo, and the Divine Sword (Yggdrasil).
"There's no way. He actually used it. That puts him at my level of Y. These books are too dangerous in the wrong hands. I need to find the remaining 17 at all costs." (James)
"How do you like my new form? This is what ultimate power looks like. Something you could never achieve, you incompetent fool." (Sora)
"Something I could never achieve,'' you say. Do you really believe that? You only have just used this power now. But yet you're so confident. Let me show you how a TRUE GOD USES THIS POWER. RELEASE SUBSTITUTE VESSEL. NOW BOOK OF LIGHT: SKILL #3 SUN GOD RA." (James)
James becomes wrapped in golden armor that has shining wings on the back. Whilst holding Izanami (the #2 skill from the Book of Blade's).
"How is this possible? How can you match me with only a mere armor equip. It must have been that substitute vessel. No even, so it doesn't matter, I won't allow you to beat me. NOW FACE THE POWER OF THE DIVINE SWORD, YGGDRASIL." (Sora)
"Damn this stupid sword. It tracks me wherever I go and on top of that if it touches me my power drains. I can only take 10 hits from this." (James)
"It seems that just me alone won't be able to hit you. Book of Mischief: Skill #5 Pandemonium. Now, how will you deal with 8 of me?" (Sora)
"This sure makes things more difficult. Also, this barrier was too weak, so I reinforced it, but that's making me slower. I can't take the defensive anymore. Izanagi Skill : 7 Dimensional Mirror Slash." (James)
"That's the same move he used to beat me. Although this one looks far stronger." (Gruff)
"Ha, so funny you're losing so badly that you resort to swinging recklessly. Now do you see how pitiful you are compared to m-. Ugh ahh. What is this? How did you hit me? When did this happen? No matter. This will heal up in an instant." (Sora)
" It will heal, but not instantly. I say you have 10 Minutes till that heals fully, or you could just hit me with that divine sword of yours." (James)
"He's right, Yggdrasil siphons the life force of whomever it touches. But that hit took out my body doubles, so hitting him will be harder now." (Sora thinking)
"If you want to be hit by it so bad, why don't you just stand still." (Sora)
"Sorry, but I'm not really a masochist." (James)
"You still mock me. I guess you really are just an insolent fool. Nevertheless, THESE WOUNDS WILL NOT AFFECT MET. I'LL JUST PUT EVERYTHING IN THIS ONE BLOW. COUNT SACRIFICE, 80%. DIVINE SWORD YGGDRASIL: JÖRMUNGANDR." (Sora)
Sora summons a giant serpent, the size of a medium-sized planet. Thus making it shatter the barrier, then Sora burns 80% of his count in order to amplify it by that percentage. This is essentially a weakened "Double or Nothing".
"Whoa, that's a huge lizard. That's roughly the size of 5% of this world's land. No wonder the barrier broke. I got to take use to a different dimension. Preferably, one with the same time frame." (James thinking)
"You're really giving it your all, nice! I guess I should also. But this is getting too dangerous. Time to take this elsewhere." (James)
" This seems to be an alternate universe. Why did he call it a dimension? Never mind that I must stay on track." (Sora thinking)
"Regardless of the location, your death is inevitable." (Sora)
"Those sure are some familiar words." (James)
"Enough of this idle chatter. NOW JÖRMUNGANDR DEVOUR HIM." (Sora)
*SCREECH!!* (JÖRMUNGANDR)
"I hate to waste all your hard effort. But this must end. BOOK OF BLADES: SKILL #0 PHOTON SLASH." (James)
The fierce clash of Jörmungandr and the skill Photon Slash. Causes the universe to collapse thus sending them back to the coliseum, then a blinding flash of light emerges where within it remains only one person still standing.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE HAVE OUR WINNER YAMI SORA" (Announcer)
"Huh, but he's dead. How the hell did I lose?" (James)
"Illegal usage of a substitute vessel." (Organizer)
"THEN WHY DIDN'T YOU CALL IT BEFORE THEN!?" (James)
"We did, but neither of you heard us." (Organizers)
"WAIT, THIS GUY IS STILL ALIVE." (Medic)
"HUH HOW!?" (Organizer)
"Oh yeah, they wouldn't know." (James)
A while back during the clash.
"Listen Sora you're done for now. Plus, your soul is going to go towards purgatory. Unless you join me." (James)
"How could you save me from purgatory? That's Origin's domain." (Sora)
"Well, I happen to be Origin. All you have to do is sign this contract. What do you have to lose besides your life? Even if I'm not Origin and this won't save you. I gain nothing out of a false contract. So I'll say it again, join my cause and become my loyal retainer." (James)
"Retainer? I need to stop watching those dramas." (James thinking)
"I guess you're right, I have nothing to lose and serving the only person who beat me isn't so bad. Fine, I'll sign it. Whatever this cause of yours is, I'll see it through." (Sora)
"Great welcome aboard Sora to the ones that will strike down the gods and make them kneel." (James)
James heals Sora and takes them out of the dimension but instead of cheers they're greeted with...
"Hey James. RUN!!!" (Sora)
"Huh why? WHOA WHO ARE ALL THOSE PEOPLE!?" (James)
"Everyone betted 1 Million on me. But now since I'm alive, and they'll think we conspired against them. The match result has been set to your win and all by default match rewards have been disputed. Now these people want their money back, but I don't have it. SO SHUT UP AND RUN." (Sora)
"OK CHILL OUT. Gruff COME ON WE'RE GOING." (James)
"OK BUT WHERE?" (Gruff)
"TO THE NEXT BOOK OWNER. THE BOOK OF EARTH." (James)
Meanwhile....
"I finally caught up now, time to find them." (Thomas)
Thomas enters a bar for the coliseum.
"Hello sir, have you seen this person?" (Thomas)
"Ehh? Do you know this guy? If you do, then consider yourself dead."
"Woah, what the hell. What happened here? I'm guessing that my brother and Mr. James caused some sort of uprising. I should take the safe route and say I'm hunting them." (Thomas Thinking)
"Him, no I'm not associated with him. It's the exact opposite. I'm hunting them." (Thomas)
"Great, those guys stole a lot of money from everyone here. We all want them dead. I think they headed towards Envidia Forest, Happy Hunting."
"Thanks for your help." (Thomas)
"Envidia Forest??? I wish they would just wait for me. Big Brother, wait for meee." (Thomas Thinking)
Skills huh. Seems like a staple. :)