No one's POV

A day has passed since Alise and Sora had their talk. And the two of them had gotten much closer with one another. The only member that was missing right now, was Ryuu Lion. Also known as the [Gale]. Once they arrived to their home Kaguya and Lyra being were treated by the rest of the Familia members while they informed them and Astraea about what had happened. About the two of them were ambushed by Alfia while they were searching for Ryuu near the abandon church, and the two of them were currently being treated.

Astraea: Lyra! Kaguya!

Lyra: Ugh, you shouldn't have seen that... you just chose to show up at the perfect time, Lady Astraea.

Sora: Please acting tough and let me tend to your wounds...

Astraea: How are their condition?

Sora: Pretty bad for Lyra. But Kaguya's wound are deeper. Kaguya got two broken bone on the rib, but I already gave her a magic potion. So she should be fine...

Astraea: Lyra! What happened?!

Lyra: It was that pathetic demon lord Erebus and the Silence... They gave us mercy and didn't finish us, though...

Sora: Mother...

Lyra: Oh, and another bad news... I mean, this one's worse. That demon lord is after Lion.

Neze then came inside the room after she got a report from Raul.

Neze: Incoming message from Loki Familia! The enemy attacks are intensifying! They need people at the northwestern district. And Predator are also there. Silence is currently at the northeastern district!

Lyra: Northwest? That was when we were attacked by Erebus. Most likely...

Sora: Gale is there. I'm going too...

Everyone then looked at Sora after he was done treating Kaguya and Lyra.

Sora: If Zald sensei is there, then you guys stand no chance on saving Gale. I'll fight him, while you guys go save Gale...

Neze: Sorry to say, but aren't you level 4?! How do you think, your gonna fight against a level 7?!

Sora: Do you trust me...?

That's all Sora ask for them. It was his trust. He wanted them to believed that he could take care of Zald, while they go save their friends. Everyone was skeptical at first until Astraea broke the silence.

Astraea: Let's trust him, everyone...

Everyone look at Astraea and saw that she was serious.

Astraea: After 4 days of watching over him. You all saw how he willing to sacrifice his life for the people of Orario. Now his asking us to trust him. So will you trust him just like I do...

Neze: Lady Astraea...

Everyone thought for a moment and Kaguya spoke up.

Kaguya: I trust you...

Lyra: I do too...

The rest of the Astraea Familia look at each other before nodding their head.

Sora: Thank you...

Kaguya: Where is Alise?

Neze: She's finally locking herself up in her room to take some rest... or perhaps she's meditating. She's trying to come up with an answer to what justice is.

Kaguya: I see. But, we're asking her to come with us. We'd fail apart without our captain

They all made their way towards Alise's room and knock her room.

Lyra: Alise! The enemies are here! Lion is in trouble! Get out there! Get out there now!

Kaguya: Time's up, Captain! I must break open the door if I have to-

Alise then stepped outside her room and look at everyone else.

Astraea: Alise...

Lyra: Does that mean...

Kaguya: You have the answer... don't you, Captain?

They all thought that Alise has finally come up with an answer to what is justice, but Alise replied.

Alise: Yeah. It's impossible.

Everyone then looked at her dumbfounded.

Sora, Kaguya,Lyra, and Astraea: Huh?

Alise: You see, I tried my best. I kept thinking about it until my brain melt- but it was impossible!

Sora: -_-

Lyra(mind):... This idiot fool...

Astraea(mind): 😅 Lyra is looking at her as if she's a complete fool...

Kaguya: This is no time for joke, Captain!

Alise: I'm not joking! It's just that we must keep thinking, keep losing our way, and keep making mistake... and spend our lifetime striving to find an answer to the question! That's what this is about!

Kaguya and Lyra: !!

Sora(mind): So instead of searching for the answer. She's gonna strive for it...

Alise: I can't just come up with an answer right now! It's absolutely impossible!! So, girls... What the heck is justice? Let's together keep on searching for an answer! *Wink*

Astraea Familia: Urgh. *Grin*

Sora: Um, how is she your captain...?

Astraea: I honestly have no idea...

Alise: Alright then! Let's go find Lion! I'm going to let her hear the perfect answer I, an imperfect person came up with!!

Alise then grabbed Sora's hand suddenly and he looked confused.

Alise: Your coming too, Darling boyfriend of mine!!

Everyone then looked at her completely shocked.

Sora: Huh?! Since when did I become your boyfriend?!

Alise: Since now!! Let's go!!

Sora: Eh...

Alise suddenly sprinted forwards with Sora in her arms as she ran outside with Sora screaming .

Sora: WAIT!!! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON....?!?!?!

Astraea Familia: -_-

(Elsewhere)

An hour earlier, Gareth and Shakti were on their way to help Hermes Familia but were stopped by Zald. At the same time, Alfia was confronted by Riveria and Aiz. At the northeastern district.

Riveria: Guh?! Alfia...!

Alfia: Hello, Elf. I wasn't expecting to see you again. We've been doing this for 8 years. How many times do you want to get beaten up by me?

Riveria: As many times as you'd stand in our way! What are you doing here, standing by the gate like a guard?

Alfia: It was the god's order to not let anyone in. They're bored and they're craving fun. You get it, don't you?

Suddely, Aiz came rushing in from behind and went to slashed Alfia, but Alfia easily blocked the attack.

Alfia: Kid. Hide your murderous intent if you want to sneak up on your enemy.

Suddenly, a huge block of sound surrounded Alfia and Aiz was sent flying.

Aiz: Guh...!

Riveria: Aiz!!

Alfia then approached her.

Alfia: She's a little girl, but that doesn't mean I have mercy for her-

Alfia then looked at Aiz clearly and was shocked.

Alfia: Wait a minute. Blonde hair... Golden eyes... Are you the girl of the Dungeon?

Riveria and Aiz: !!!

Alfia: I see, I get it. So you're the little sister that boy, Hatake's been talking about...

Aiz and Riveria's eyes widened completely and utterly shocked when they heard the name, Hatake and Aiz started to get furious.

Aiz: H-How?! How do you know my Big Brother's name?!

Alfia: Who knows...? But girl, you look so different by how he described it. He told me that you were a cheerful girl, but it turns out he was wrong.

Riveria: Silent!!

Aiz: GRR!!!

Both Aiz and Riveria rushed towards Alfia, but Alfia easily blocked the attack.

Alfia: I should get in a habit of listening to noises. There are interesting surprises. Although, they don't exactly bring hope, nonetheless. Fate does not change, and so as our goal. We will put an end to the Age of Gods.

Alfia once again used her spell and blow both Riveria and Aiz away with a huge of sound and the two of them were sent flying.

Riveria: What a monster...!

Aiz: She's strong... much stronger than Finn and the rest of them! She as strong as my father and Uncle!

Alfia went towards Aiz and was about to attacked her when suddenly, she saw a huge water dragon flying towards her and she easily jumped out of the way, and Alfia saw the one person she wanted to meet this past 4 days.

Alfia: It seems you finally showed up...

Asuna: Alfia sensei...

Riveria: Asuna...

Asuna: Step back, Riveria... Bring Aiz with you...!

Riveria: Are you out of your mind?! What do-

Asuna: Riveria...!

Riveria saw that Asuna was looking towards her with a serious expression. Elsewhere at the Northwest district, Gareth and Shakti were battling with Zald and the two of them were being pushed back.

Zald: I can destroy you all in a blink of an eye, that still won't be enough... It's been 8 years since Zeus and Hera had fallen. That's enough time to grow up.

Zald then swing his sword and blow Gareth and Shakti away. And Zald was about to attacked on the wounded Shakti, when suddenly, a bolt of lighting zap right in front of Zald stopping him dead on his track and he just smirk.

Gareth: That lightning...?

Zald: So you finally showed up... Brat...

Gareth and Shakti looked back and saw Sora standing along with the Astraea Familia.

Alise: Sora! You better win! I wouldn't want my very first boyfriend, to die now!!

Sora: I'm not your boyfriend!! And stop ogling me and go safe your friends!!

Alise and the rest of the Astraea Familia went and passed Zald, but as Zald was about to attacked them, Sora speed blitzed and blocked Zald's attack allowing the Astraea Familia to pass.

Zald: Brat...

Sora: Sensei...

The two of them broke the clash and Sora stood in front of Gareth and Shakti.

Sora: Gareth... Shakti... Go and heal yourself up...

Shakti: What are you saying?! Are you planning to fight him...

Sora: He's my sensei... I deserve the right to...

Gareth: That's suicide...!!

Sora: Gareth!!

Gareth looked at Sora and saw that he had a serious expression. And as if unifying along with Asuna on the northeast district, the two of them said the same words.

Sora and Asuna: Do you trust me...?

Both Riveria and Gareth look at them as if they were crazy. But they could see the determination on their eyes as the two of them were about to fight their former teacher. And both Gareth and Riveria nodded their heads. Sora nodded his head and look back at Zald.

Zald: It's finally time for us to fight...! Let see what you got after 8 years being apart from each other...

Sora: Zald Sensei... I will defeat you...

Suddenly, a huge thunder cloud started appearing through the night sky. Everyone stopped moving. Everyone was stun by the thunder and lightning that was surrounding the whole Orario. But that's not all, just as lightning and thunder surrounds them, they all saw a huge heavenly light started appearing above as well. The adventurers know what this meant right away, it was none other than the Flashing Strike and the Berserk Healer.

Sora: Sensei... This is something that I managed to overcome after fighting multiple challenges...

Sora's body was being covered in a layer of blue energy, his hair started standing up, with his eyes whited out and his mouth not being visible, covered up by the energy, as blue electricity flared and swirled around him. And the people there all looked at Sora completely and utterly shocked. This version allowed Sora to doubled his strength, speed, and sense and all of the other trait he used in a fight. Now Sora already have the strength of a level 6.

Sora: ROAR: LIGHTNING!!!!!

Zald: Oh my...!!!

Back with Asuna and Alfia, Riveria had already took Aiz away as both Asuna and Alfia stare off with one another. When suddenly, a heavenly light appeared through the sky and wings like feather started appearing behind Asuna.

Asuna: Alfia sensei... Today is the day, I surpasses you...

Alfia: Bring it on...!

Asuna then got into stance as she was ready to fight her sensei, with her rapier in hand. And an Angel like wings sprouts from behind as she roar towards her sensei.

And back with Sora and Zald, both Sora and Zald were both equipped with their blade as the fight between 4 mightiest Familia has began as their roar could be heard throughout Orario.

Sora, Asuna, Zald, Alfia: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sora then rushed towards Zald with blinding speed like no other. His movement literally destroyed the entire ground as he rushed towards the person who had taught him how to use a sword. Zald quickly with his super strength, swung his sword horizontally and sent a massive fire blast towards Sora, that it almost destroyed the entire area, but Sora gracefully dodge the attack and appeared behind Zald and swung his sword, but Zald parried the attack, and

Sora suddenly appeared in front of Zald and thrust his sword forwards, but Zald block it with his armor and Zald did an horizontal slash, but Sora once again disappeared from their sight and started flying around towards Zald, sending many sonic booms towards him, and Zald was trying his best to block every single one of Sora's attack

and before Zald could react, Sora was already in front of him as he delivers a drop kick right in Zalds chest. It was a direct hit and the force was strong enough that it blow Zald away. And evryone who was watching from afar looked completely and utterly shocked.

Valletta: Zald was blown away...?!

Finn: He's dealing with Zald!! The rest of you, pincer them!!!

The rest of the adventurers then followed Finn's order and started to push back the incoming Evilus attack and Valletta started to get annoyed.

Valletta: Damn you, Finn!!

Finn: Looks like you misjudge our battle strength... If you come with us with a monster!! Then we'll counter you with our own...

Back with Asuna and Alfia, Asuna had rushed towards Alfia with blinding speed as well. But it was nothing compared to Sora's speed. In this current state, when Asuna had activated her Stacia ability, she has the strength, speed, and senses that rivals a level 6 adventurer. And the best part when she uses Stacia, she no longer needs to chant for her enormous firepower spell.

Asuna: Sensei!!

Alfia: Gospel...!!

It was Alfia's short chant magic. Asuna gotten hit by Alfia's magic and she was blown away with loud noise, but Asuna's momentum didn't stop there.

Asuna: Aqueous Geyser!!

Asuna then sent a massive blast of water dragon towards Alfia, but Alfia only said one word.

Alfia: Ataraxia...!!

The water Dragon was gone. It was instantly nullified. But Asuna's momentum didn't stop there either. She was using the water dragon, so she could hide herself from within the water, and she directly appeared in front of Alfia which completely shocked her.

Alfia: What...?!

Asuna: Mother's Rosario...!

It was like a shooting star herself as Asuna unleashed a powerful 11 hit barrage of attack that managed to land on Alfia. But Alfia didn't falter one bit. Asuna was nearing the end of her 11 attack as she thrust her sword towards Alfia's chest and sent Alfia flying as well.

Asuna: HAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Alise: I-Incredible...!! Both Predator and Silence were actually being pushed back...!!!

As Alfia was being sent flying in the air, Asuna raised her hand and aimed them towards Alfia as she muttered a words.

Asuna: Catastrophic Planetary Devastation!!!

With the power of her Stacia. Which can alter land, she chanted one of her strongest land alteration attacked that sucks the ground towards the one that is being aimed towards it. And Alfia was suddenly, squashed by multiple boulders coming towards her as the huge boulder form into what it like a small moon.

Kaguya: Is it over...?

Alfia: Rugio...!!!

Suddenly, they all saw a small crack towards the rock when suddenly it was completely destroyed and Alfia was unharmed by Asuna's barrage of attacks.

Alfia: Well then, is that all you're going to offer...?

Asuna: Not yet...!

Both Asuna and Alfia then started fighting again. Back with Sora and Zald, Sora was still giving Zald a huge barrage of attacks that forces Zald on the defense, but Zald didn't falter one bit as he continues to dodge and parries Sora's sonic boom, and Flashing Strike.

Zald: You and your speed...

Sora: Well... I've been training a lot this past 8 years...

Sora then pushed Zald again, but Zald send a massive fire blast towards Sora, and Sora barely able to dodge it and continues to rushed towards his sensei.

Sora: Sensei...!!!

Zald: BRING IT, BRAT!!!!

Everyone was watching them in awe. Also, people no longer think of Sora and Asuna as a traitor of Orario. Now almost all of them were cheering for their victory. And back with Asuna, she and Alfia continues to fight, with Asuna sending multiple magical blast and energy towards Alfia when Alfia and Asuna saw Zald and Sora spearing beside them.

Alfia: Zald...

Asuna: Sora!!

Both Sora and Zald broke the clash and Sora jumped next to Asuna as he roar with all of his might. The lightning blue energy that was surrounding him flare up even more as the lightning took form into a massive dragon of lightning and everyone looked completely and utterly shocked

Sora: ROAR, LIGHTNING....!!!!!!!

*RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH*

Alfia: ZALD....!!!!

Zald then began to chant.

Zald: Forgive me, father, for I am to swallow the last support of the Gods. Devour, tongue of  hellfire. Thrust, fiery fangs!!

Suddenly a huge wall of fire started surrounding Zald and his sword as he was preparing his finishing move. And while both Sora and Zald was charging up their attack, both Alfia and Asuna launched their magic. Alfia had already deactivated her enchantment spell, which made her spell weaker than the original. As Alfia sent a loud noise of spell.

Alfia: Gospel... Satanas Verion...!!!

But Asuna had also launched her spell. It was none other than her strongest protection spell that barricaded both her and Sora.

Asuna: Air Strike Barrier- Second Barrier- Dritte Barrier!!!

Suddenly, a petal of flowers with a huge three layer of them appeared in front of Asuna. It surrounded both her and Sora as both magic spell met one another.

Asuna: ?!?!

Asuna knew that she must hold out, for Sora to make his finishing move. Asuna let out a scream of anguish as the white fissure grew with every passing second. Everyone else could only watch as the fight between 4 of the former strongest Familia fight to the death. The long fight between two mages was nearing the end, and the two spell neutralized each other. Asuna roars as her barrier, pushing back the incoming light. They destroy each other, rupturing a brilliant light storm that sent shockwaves rippling from impact. Asuna and Alfia went flying back at an incredible speed.

Sora: FLOW!!!!!!

Zald: Rea Ambrosia!!!

Both Sora and Zald had finished charging up their attack as Sora rushes in with his accumulated lightning dragon power and roar as if it was alive. It was only him and Zald.

Sora and Zald: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

Sora then performed a dropkick and his aura took the shape of a dragon and roared as if it was alive and

Zald with his accumulated firepower did and an avalanched strike and both feet and sword clashed with one another.

Sora: GRAND LIGHTNING DRAGON FALL!!!!!!!

Zald: TRUE REA AMBROSIA!!!!!!

Sora and Zald then clashed and the forces of the clash was so great, it created a massive explosion that shook the entire city of Orario and everyone was completely and utterly shocked when they saw it. The shockwaves was so big, that even people from the other side of Orario could feel it as everyone had too close their eyes and brace themselves for the shockwaves that hit them.

Everyone: Guh....!!!

Alise: Whoa...

Kaguya: What kind of battle was that...?

Lyra: They're all on another level...

Ryuu: The shockwaves of each clash shocked the entire city...

Everyone was completely tense when they saw the massive explosion and suddenly, 4 figure could be seen throughout the smoke. And they all saw, that Asuna had fallen on the ground, but still conscious. Sora was on his knees. And both Zald and Alfia was still standing, but with their clothes and armor ripped off by the explosion.

Sora, Asuna, Zald, and Alfia: *Pant**Pant**Pant*...

All four of them was panting. But it was clear who the winner is. It was Zald and Alfia. Since the two of them were still able to stand on their feet, while Sora was on one knee and Asuna was laying on the ground barely conscious.

Zald: You've lost, brat...

Alfia: I will admit. You've both have gotten stronger. But it still not enough...

Sora: No, not yet...

Asuna: This battle is far from over...

Everyone saw that both Sora and Asuna weakly stood up all tired as the two of them were preparing to fight again.

Zald: Why do you get up...? And what exactly are you both fighting for anyway...?

Alfia: I don't understand... Do you both fight for this world...? This Age of Gods... is a disappointment...

Sora and Asuna:...

Alfia: Listen... This Age of Gods is a failure... You should know. You've both experienced it... How we all fall by that mighty dragon...

Sora:...

Asuna:...

Zald: We are all the same. You don't even know if you can defeat us right now. There should be no reason, to be fighting for a world like this.

Alfia: So why do you keep on fighting? What are you trying to achieve?

Sora and Asuna look at each other, before nodding their head and answer...

Sora and Asuna: For the Future...

Everyone: ?!?!?!

Everyone was stunned by their words. And Erebus who was watching look at them in awe. It was the same answer that Alfia and Zald gave him when the three of them had their talk. And everyone continues to listen to Sora and Asuna.

Sora: We hope that we could be the guide for the Next Generation Heroes...

Asuna: We will be the hope. So one day, there are people that could succeed after us and they'll be able to triumph over the Black Apocalypse.

Sora: A peaceful world. Where hoping the Next Generation wouldn't have to see the burden of losing someone precious. And that was the oath that I made back then...

Asuna: And the promises that the 4 of us have made throughout the years living together...

Alfia and Zald: ?!?!

Sora: And that is also the way of the Hero that I have chosen.

Everyone who were watching their conversation started to get fired up. Adventurers felt their heart well up with courage. They were being inspired by the words that Sora and Asuna had gave them.

Sora: No matter what... I never go back on my words... And that is and always will be the way of the Hero that I have chosen...!!

Alfia and Zald:...

Finn: Shout out, adventurers!! The Light of Hope has come!! They will be the one that decides the outcome of this war!!! As long as they're on our side, Hope will never disappear!!!

Alise: Now let's raise our voices! Let the whole city hear us!! Let the song of light echo throughout! Cry for justice, for it shall shine and bring hope!! Do what you must! Adjust the balance! Until the day we all become like the stars!! The fortress of order, crown of integrity, light of retribution! Protect friends, pass on hope, entrust your wish! Justice comes around!! Even if the sky is shrouded with darkness, remember about the shining light that exist above!! In the name of Goddess! Leave a gleaming trail on this earth like a shooting star! SWEAR TO THE SWORD AND OUR WINGS OF JUSTICE!!!

Astraea Familia: SWEAR TO THE SWORD AND OUR WINGS OF JUSTICE!!!!

Everyone: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

It was the cheer of everyone residing in Orario. They have saw the light of hope in the shrouded of darkness. Someone grieved, "the sky is shrouded with dark clouds and the starts cannot be seen". One scream with pain, that it's like justice swallowed by evil without mercy. Then, this people roared. They declared they'll cut through the darkness and be celestial bridge that connects heaven and earth. Devastation is to be washed away, and chaos is to diminish. Light shall restore it's gleam again. That day, justice was reborn.