(Octtober 21, 380 HE)

It was fall season as the tree's leaves were orange, brown and golden as a large cabin was there. Two females in cloaks were working on a garden until it was revealed them as Alice and Edith.

They were taking out some vegetables until they were done as they hear Selka.

Selka: sister!!

They turned around to see Alice's younger sister Selka waving them as she hugs Alice.

Selka: good morning, sister!!

Alice: welcome, Selka. What brings you here today?

Selka: since it's so nice out, I wanted to go to the eastern hill. And Yami can come to right?

She looks at the cabin as she smiles.

Alice: it's a lovely day. Shame that Yami had to be inside all the time. He can join us.

Inside was Yami who was on a wheel chair with Excalibur, Excalibur Morgan, Osmanthus Sword, Night Sky Sword, Blue Rose and Mirage Blade on the wall as Yami just stared the swords with a lifeless look on his eyes.

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In the cabin Alice who was a scarf on Yami's neck. She equips her sword on her hip along with Edith. They see Kirito, Medina, Eugeo walking in.

Kirito: sorry we're back it took a while to get the meat.

Eugeo: so we're going?

Alice: yes.

Medina: well we should get ready.

They nodded and the rest gotten their weapons as Yami using his left arm as he reaches out Excalibur and Morgan.

Edith: I got it Yami.

She grabs then and places the two swords between Yami's legts as he holds them tight.

Edith: hold on tight so you won't drop them, all right?

So they left the cabin as Amayori, Alice's dragon woken up. The group walked on a dirt path as Alice was pushing the wheelchair that was used by Yami.

Alice: don't you think he'll be cold?

Selka: really? You're such a worrywart. You've piled enough clothes that would make him sweat. Right Yami?

No response coming from Yami only silence as she frown a bit. Kirito and Eugeo frowned as they fell sorry for Yami to lose a brother.

As they left the forest area they stopped to see a large beautiful lake as a small bird flies away.

Medina: never I see something more beautiful than the Cathedral'a walls.

Eugeo: the world you saved, Yami.

(Flashback)

Higa: this is bad, Mr. Kiku!! If they sever the main power line, it will cause a surge!! The Lightcube Cluster is protected, but... the surge will hit Kirigaya or Minamoto's STL in Subcon!! One of their Fluctlight will get fried!'

Kikuoka: I'll handle the lockdown procedure!! Higa, you take Dr. Kojiro, Asuna and Sachi and evacuate to the Upper Shaft.

Kirito: Asuna and Sachi are here? But why are they're in Rath?

Higa: it's no good, they're cutting the power!! The screw propellers are going to stop!!

Yami screamed in pain as everyone looked at him.

Yami: AHHHHHHH!!

Eugeo: Yami!! What's going on!?

Yami: POH!! MILLER!! I'LL MAKE YOUR SOULS A LIVING HELL!!

He was gripping his head as the pain was too much until he started to vomited out blue matter.

Yami:*vomiting*

A circle of light appeared as it hit on Yami as he was pain more than before his right arm was cut off. He was down and he passed out as the group rushed towards him.

Them: Yami!!

They shouted his name but he didn't opened his eyes.

Alice: you've saved our lives, so now you must see things through!!

They kept shouting his name until a familiar blue hair man got up from the hole that Yami created during the Excalibur attack.

Alice: Yami...*sobs*

Bercouli: little one.

Alice: Uncle.

Bercouli: what happened?

So then they all told to him what happened and needles to say he was surprised even more that Quinella is no longer corrupted by her negative emotions.

(Small Skip)

Bercouli: this is the gravest emergency since the Axiom Church was founded. The pontifex was defeated and purified her negative emotions by a elite disciple and she's now in custody.

Fanatio: what did you say?

Eldrie: how... how is that possible?

Bercouli: Prime Senator Chidelkin has been killed and the Senate has ceased to function.

Eldrie: why did those disciples tempt the wrath of the gods by doing such a thing?

Bercouli: because the pontifex was pursuing a horrific plan to convert half of the population into sword golems.

Eldrie: Her Eminence the pontifex has such a heinous scheme in motion?

Deusolbert: unbelievable.

Eldrie: Sir Bercouli, where are those three who but the one who taken down Her/His Eminence? They must be captured and interrogated!!

Bercouli: there's no time to deal with them right now. What do you think will happen when the Dark Territory finds out the pontifex is down? Not to mention, earlier battles with those Swordsmen and the Dark Territory have halved the Integrity Knights' ranks. If we were attacked by the Dark Territory in such state, we couldn't defend against them on out own.

Fanatio: then what should we do?

Bercouli: first, we're going to restore the decimated Order of the Integrity Knights. Next, we'll rebuild the Imperial Knights of the four empires. They need to be retrained. Since there's not nearly enough Integrity Knights. I'm sure some of you are unhappy about this, but right now, saving the people is our top priority. I ask thag you lend me your strength.

Them: Sir!!

(Timeskip)(June 9, 380 HE)

As then noise of knights were training as Deusolbert was supervising them. Alice who was riding Amayori and she landed in a landed box as Alice got off. She walks in the corridors of the tower.

Alice:*mind* Yami... I wonder if he's hungry.

She heard some knights who were not in armor were talking to each other.

Knight 1: Hey, is it true that those rebel swordsmen are still alive?

Knight 2: yeah, but I heard that the white haired one is in a coma. It's important that we prepare for the Dark Territory's invasion, but shouldn't we execute the rebels who defied the Axiom Church?

Knight 1: what was Knight Commander Brrcouli thinking.

She ignores them as she start walking again.

Alice:*mind* it's not safe for Yami to be here. Even Kirito and Eugeo would be in trouble.

(Nighttime)

As nighttime Alice who was with Edith, Kirito, Medina, Eugeo and Yami who was with Alice as the rest were on chains as there wasn't enough space on the dragon. She looked back at the Cathedral. She looks down on Yami as she smiles.

Alice: let's go to Rulid Village. Since it's where Eugeo, Kirito and I were born, they might accept us there.

(Morning)

As Morning pulled up, Amayori was behind so she won't get stopped by the villagers. The group had to were cloaks to cover themselves. Alice who was carrying Yami on her back as she passed a guard who was reading a boom until he saw them and got out of the house.

Guard: hold on!! Strangers aren't allowed to enter our village!!

He walks towards them as he sees Yami's face until Alice, Kirito and Eugeo turned around.

Guard: you... you can't be...

Alice: I am Alice. I'd like you to summon the village elder, Gasuft Zuberg.

So the news spread around the village as the villagers were whispering to each as Gasuft walked towards the group as he was shocked to see his daughter, Eugeo and Kirito alive.

Gasuft: Alice, Eugeo, Kirito. Is that you?

Alice: yes.

Gasuft: why are you four including those two here? Have you been absolved of your crime?

Alice: as punishment for my crime, I've lost all memory of having lived on this village. Whether or not that means my crime has been absolved, I can't say.

Eugeo: but at this time, we have nowhere else to go but this village.

Gasuft: begone.

They looked up.

Gasuft: we can't allow criminals to live here.

Kirito: I see we'll be leaving the village, sorry.

Eugeo: I have one more question. Are my family okay?

Gasuft: yes why question it?

Eugeo: nothing I just want to make sure they're okay.

(End of Flashback)

Selka: sister

Alice didn't respond back.

Selka: sister.

Alice: It's nothing. Shall we head back?

Selka: Okay.

Alice turned around and pushed Yami as Selka followed. But Alice stopped. The others were gone as they split to gather more materials and payment.

Alice: What's the matter, Selka? Is something troubling you?

Selka: Well, you see, Mr. Barbossa wants to ask you to help remove another tree from that clearing.

Alice: What, is that all? You don't have to worried about that.

Selka: But... those people are so selfish! Mr. Barbossa and Mr. Ridack won't even let you live in the village, but they don't hesitate to ask for your help when they're in trouble.

Alice: It's all right, Selka. I'm just grateful that they're allowing us to live near the village.

Selka: Sister, I'll complete my training period next year, and though it won't be much, I'll start earning a wage. When that happens, you won't have to help those people anymore, okay? You, Yami, Kirito, Eugeo, Medina, Edith... I'll... I'll always...

Alice hugs Selka.

Alice: I'm grateful. But just having you close by is enough to make me happy, Selka.

Selka: Okay.

Alice pushed Yami to go see Barbossa so that she could go help him cut down the tree. But once the trio arrived she saw that they were having trouble cutting down the tree.

Alice: Hello, Mr. Barbossa.

Barbossa: Alice, so good of you to come!

Alice: I heard that you wished to see me.

Barbossa: Look. You can see it, can't you? We've been toiling over that pesky platnium oak since yesterday morning. Even with ten grown men hacking at it, they've hardly made a dent in it. And so... I know we have a once-a-month arrangement, but I wonder if you could do me a favor just this once, Alice?

Alice: Very well, Mr. Barbossa. If it's just this once.

Barbossa: I really owe you, Alice!

Alice walked towards the tree to check it's durability to see it was low. Alice walked towards him.

Alice: I'm sorry, Yami. I'd like to borrow your sword for a little bit.

Yami held the sword close to him but he released the grip and Alice grabbed.

Alice: Thank you.

Alice got into her sword stance.

Villager 1: Hey now! You really think you can cut down a platnium oak with that flimsy sword?

Villager 2: That sword's going to snap in two!

All of the guys laughed. Alice drew the sword and she cut the air as there was a big strong gush of wind.

Villager 2: What's that? Did she miss?

Alice: It's going to fall in that direction.

Villager 2: Huh? What are you-

They looked to see the tree falling towards them and they quickly ran before they were crushed.

Barbossa: Magnificent! What splendid skills you have! That was simply divine! What do you say, Alice? I'll double your fee, so instead of once a month, could you help out once a week... No, make that once a day?

Alice: No. The amount you're paying me now is sufficient.

Alice stuck out her hand.

Alice: My payment.

Barbossa: Oh, that's right. That's right.

Barbossa gave Alice, her payment and she put it in her bag.

Alice: Thank you very much.

Alice heard something fall and she saw him on the ground.

Alice: Yami!

Alice ran to Yami's side and he pointed his hand towards the three villagers who tried lifting Adam's sword.

Villager 3: What's this? It's really heavy!

Villager 4: No wonder even a woman like that can cut a platnium oak with one blow, right?

Villager 5: Let me.

Alice was angry and she dashed in front of the three villagers and she gave them an angry look.

Alice: That sword belongs to Yami. Give it back to him at once.

Villager 5: Look, we asked that guy to lend us his sword!

Villager 4: And he was generous enough to agree. Going, "Ah. Ah." You know?

Then a strong force scared the three men.

Villager 5: Fine then! No need to look so angry.

The three men walked away leaving the sword on the ground. Alice grabbed the sword and she walked back to you. Alice helps him sit back on the wheelchair and she gave him the swords back and he held onto them.

Alice: I'm sorry for that. I won't leave you by yourself like that ever again.

She patted his head. Alice pushed Yami back home since she didn't want him to go through that again. Once Yami and Alice arrived home she heard something in the sky and the dragon landed next to him and Alice.

Alice: Amayori, you gained a bit of weight. You've been gorging on too many fish at the lake.

Amayori went into her nest and she slept.

Alice: Good night, Amayori.

Alice pushed him inside the house and she took off his scarf and clothing that he wore to keep him warm outside. Alice cooked stew for Yami and the rest for dinner with the help with Edith and Kirito. Alice scooped up a spoonful and she blew on it to cool it down.

Alice: Here.

Alice fed Yami the soup and he chewed the vegetables and swallowed.

Eugeo: Eat slowly, okay?

Alice heard something outside and she quickly ran out of the house to see Amayori awake. Alice looked up at the sky to see a dragon.

Alice: That's...

The dragon landed on the ground.

Alice:*mind* That's Amayori's older brother, Takiguri. Which means...

Then someone hopped off of the dragon.

Alice: I'm surprised you found this place. What do you want, Eldrie?

Eldrie: It's been quite a while... my mentor, Lady Alice.

Alice and Eldire walked inside the house to discuss he sees the rest of the group but Eugeo and Kirito were a bit annoyed to see Eldire.

Alice: So how did you find this place? I'm sure the Order can't afford to send dragons all over just to track me down.

Eldrie: I followed the bond between our souls, or so I'd like to say. But unfortunately, it was a complete coincidence. Recently, we've learned that the goblins and orcs have been mobilizing in the north. On the Knight Commander's orders, we've collapsed the caves to the north, south, and west, but I've come to make sure they don't try to dig them out again.

Edith: So, you were able to determine the forces of darkness' actions?

Eldrie: I spent a full day patrolling the perimeters of the cave, but I didn't spot a single goblin or orc. The interior of the cave was filled with rocks to the ceiling. Afterward, when I mounted to return to the capital, Takiguri began acting strangely. When I allowed him to go where he wished, this is where we ended up landing. Now that I've been reunited with you, it is my obligation to say to you... Lady Alice, please return to the Knights! We need your sword more than we need an army of thousands!

Alice: I can't.

Eldrie: But why not? Is it because of that man? The man who broke out of the Cathedral prison and raised his treacherous blade against so many knights and senators, not to mention the pontifex herself? So he's still leading your heart astray? If so, then I shall eliminate the source of that confusion right here, this very instant!

Alice: Stop it. He, too, fought out of a sense of personal justice. Otherwise, how could we, the might Integrity Knights, even the Knight Commander himself, have all been defeated, one after another? You fought him yourself, so surely you sensed the weight of his sword.

Eldrie: If that's true, then why won't this man take up his sword in battle now? Why would he allow himself to be reduces to such a pathetic state, and shackle you, Lady Alice, to these hinterlands? If it's true that he killed Administrator for the sake of the people, then isn't it his duty to go to the Eastern Gate this moment?

Kirito: would you just shut up for once in your god dam life!! He's in a coma he just oh wake up from a coma after he killed his brother!!

Eldrie: how dare you tell me-

Eugeo: leave just look for goblins and orcs.

Alice: Forgive me, Eldrie. I simply cannot go with you. It has nothing to do with Yami's condition. I can no longer wield my sword. That's all there is to it. If I were to cross swords with you now, I most likely wouldn't land three strikes.

Eldrie: Is that so? Then I won't press you further. I bid you farewell, my mentor. I, Eldrie, shall never forget as long as I live the secret sword skills and techniques you taught me.

Alice: Take care. I pray that you'll be safe.

Eldrie left the house and he mounted on Takiguri and he flew away from the house. Alice took you to bed and she changed into her bed attire. She then laid next to Yami and she saw him sleeping. Alice got close to Yami and she wrapped her arm around jom.

Alice: Tell me... Yami. Tell me what I should do?

He started freaking out as Alice quickly sat up and looked at Yami.

Alice: Yami? What's wrong?

Alice looked out the window and she saw flames in the distance. She quickly ran outside and stood next to Amayori.

Alice: SELKA!!!

She heard something fall in the house. She quickly ran inside and saw him crawling towards the swords. Alice ran and she helped him into the wheelchair.

Alice: It's okay, Yami. I'll go. After I rescued the villagers, I'll come back for you, okay? So, stay here.

Alice patted his head and she left the house. She got on Amayori after putting her armor on and cloak along with Medina, Edith, Eugeo and Kirito. Alice was overlooking the town to see goblins. She then noticed that the villagers aren't even trying to evacuate to the south when there were no monsters.

Alice: Amayori, wait here until I summon you.

The group jumped off and they landed on the ground in front of the villagers. Alice looked at her father and he looked away.

Alice: We can't possibly defend against them here. Please have everyone take the south road to evacuate.

Barbossa: Don't be ridiculous! Abandon my mansion... no, I mean the village and run off?!

Alice: If you leave now, you can get away without being caught by the goblins. Your possessions or your lives, which is more important?

Medina then grabbed the man's collar and glares at him.

Medina: for once if you die your possessions would be destroyed anyways!! No money can bring back the dead. Now who gave you that order?

Gasupht: "Form a circle in the plaza and tighten up our defenses." These are Chief Man-at-Arms Zink's orders. In a situation like this, even I, the village elder, must follow such orders. That is imperial law.

Kirito: that dumbass doesn't know how to it right.

Selka: Let's do as sister says. Father. Have you ever once known sisterto be wrong? No, even I can tell. If we don't do something, we'll all be killed!

Barbossa: Flee? You're just a child so stay out of this! The village must be protected!

Suddenly Barbossa felt something from Alice's and Eugeo'sndirection and he saw the anger in their eyes. He even saw a virus demon giving him a warning as he "sliced" his neck.

Barbossa: I-I see! I get it! You're the one who let those monsters from the land of darkness into the village, aren't you, Alice?! Years ago, when you crossed the End Mountains, you were tainted by the power of darkness! You're a witch! This girl is a fearsome witch!

Eugeo: oh shut up fat bastard just shut up!!

He then punches the man's face as everyone gasped.

Eugeo: I hate when people can't tell what's going with the situation and only care for their stuff.

Alice: As a knight, I hereby revoke Chief Man-at-Arms Zink's order. I order all villagers gathered in this plaza to evacuate to the forest south of here, with those who are armed in the lead.

Barbossa: K-Knight? What are you talking about? There's no such Calling in this village! Claiming to be a knight just because you can somewhat handle a sword. What would happen if the knights in the capital heard about this?

Alice removed her cloak revealing her sword and armor.

Alice: My name is Alice. I am the overseer of the capital city of Centoria. An Integrity Knight of the Axiom Church. Ranked third. Alice Synthesis Thirty.

Kirito: Kirito Former Elite Desiple.

Eugeo: Eugeo also a former Elite Desiple.

Edith: Edith Synthesis Ten.

Medina: Medina Orthinanos former noble.

Barbossa: I-Integrity Knights?! The former Deiples and former noble!?

Selka: sister, you're...?

Alice: I'm sorry I kept it from you all this time. This is the true penalty I was given and my true duty.

Selka: No. I always believed. That there was no way you could be a criminal.

Gasupht: I shall follow your command, Lady Integrity Knight. Those of you who are armed, take the lead and guide the villagers to the south gate! Once you've left the village evacuate to the forest south of the clearing!

Villager 1: Leave the wounded and elderly to us!

Alice: Father, please take care of everyone and Selka and Mother.

Gasupht: Lady Knight. Take care as well.

Selka: sister, don't push yourself, okay?

Alice: Amayori! Burn them all!

Amayori roared and she flew at the goblins and breathed out a beam at the goblins. Alice quickly ran as she protected a villager from the goblin's sword by catching it.

Goblin 1: L-Lum woman. I'll kill and devour you!

She broke the blade and Kirito swung Night Sky Blade once killing the group of goblins in a line. Edith looked to see more goblins and monsters. The knights took off their bandage and she opened her right eye. The goblins ran at them and Eugeo thought about Yami in that split moment.

Eugeo: Enhance Armament!

The ice appeared and it killed every monster that ran at her. They then sheathed their sword. The goblins and other monsters started running away.

But Kirito the attacks them with Edith and Medina as blood was coming out of their bodies. One of them was left behind as Medina grabbed the goblin's clothes.

Medina: give your leader a warning. "If you thing about coming to fight hope you'll be ready for death."

The goblin nodded and catches up with the other goblins.

{The Next Day}

All of the villagers started rebuilding the damages that were made from the goblins and monsters. Alice was standing out in the field with Selka while you were sitting on Amayori.

Selka: I think deep down, Father wanted to come see you off.

Alice: I know. Someday, when I've fulfilled all of my duties, I'll come back here as plain Alice Zuberg. I think that's when I'll be able to say... "Father, I'm home."

Selka: Come back safe.

Alice: I will.

Selka: You too, Yami.

She looked at Yami. Alice got on and she held him close so that he wouldn't fall off. Amayori flew in the sky. Alice looked back at the ground to see Selka chasing to say a farewell to Alice.

Kirito: so what next?

Alice: returning to the Cathedral.

(Meanwhile Main Control Room Ocean Turtle 33 minutes after the attack)

Soldier: hey!! It's deserted.

Soldier 2: looks like they ran away. Where are they?

Soldier 3: my guess would be... in the Sub Control Room.

(Meanwhile, Sub Control Room Ocean Turtle 23 minutes after the Attack)

Higa who was typing away as the power went back on.

Higa: we're connected to the backup power now!!

Then Sachi was walks towards Kikuoka and grabbed his kimono.

Sachi: if Yami doesn't regain consciousness you'll never see the light of day and I'll never forgive you as long as I live!!

Kikuoka has his hands up as he spoke.

Kikuoka: I'll see to it that Yami recovers, no matter what.

She left go and began to feel light-head as Rinko catches her.

Rinko: it'll be all right. I promise you it will be alright. He'll definitely come back to you.

Sachi: yeah, of course. Sorry that I overreacted.

Nakanishi: reporting in, sir. Confirming that the primary and secondary bulkheads have been completely sealed, and that all nom-combatants have been evacuated to the bow block.

Kikuoka: good work. How long will the bulkheads hold?

Nakanishi: the enemy could break through with explosives. But that's unlikely. Near the primary bulkhead...

Kikuoka: is the Lightcube Cluster is, right? All right. Let's sum up the situation here. Lt. Nakanishi, please report the casualties.

Nakanishi: yes sir. Only minor injures to the theee researchers and civilian block. Two heavy injures and two minor injures to the self-Defense Force. None of them are life threaten.

Kikuoka: any damages to the ship?

Nakanishi: the bulkheads in the passageway from the bottom deck to the Main Control Room can't be controlled remotely. Even worse, now the main power line has been cut, even though the auxiliary line is providing a stable power supply to all areas, we can't rotate the screws without rebooting the control system.

Kikuoka: just like a sea turtle without it's fines, huh? Higa do you know who are these guys?

Higa: umm well you see.

He shows them a photo from one the cameras.

Higa: going by their color and specs of their gears, they don't belong to any official army. From their average size, we can assume that they're not Asian.

Kikuoka: at least they're not with a domestic special forces.

Then the screen was turning static as everyone was confused and some were panicking.

Kikuoka: what the? Another attack?

As a couple of orbs came out of the screen and grew to reveal soldiers and a person wearing a suit.
(God my random ass brain)

(This is the more recent Spider-Man in the comics)

Asuna: huh? Who are these men?

Sachi: did they came out of the screen.

Mason: Hudson you got the info?

Hudson: yeah, I got them.

Higa: who are you?

Hudson: Jason Hudson, CIA Special Agent.

Mason: Alex Mason, USMC Recon Captain and CIA-SAD Agent.

Woods: Frank Woods, USMC Master Sergeant and CIA Special Agent.
(Retired)

Weaver: Weaver, from Russia and
CIA Special Agent.

Mike: I'm Mike Harper, a Navy SEAL.

Section: Section, Lt Commander (O-4).

Reznov: Captain of the Red Army.

Soap: Soap, Sergeant rank Task Force 141

Price: John Price, Captain of Task Force 141.

Ghost: Ghost, Lieutenant Rank of Task Force 141.

Mitchell: Jack Mitchell, Formerly Atlas Sergeant of Atlas Corporation.

Spider-man: Spiderman, Earth 616.

Sachi: you guys are in the military?

Soap: yes and summoned by your boyfriend, Yami.

Asuna: how?

Ghost: well your boyfriend is something more than you can ever image.

Sachi: what are you, Yami?

Mitchell: okay as in right now Yami who is now in a vegetable state is in trouble.

Rinko: how in trouble is he in?

Price: war, a Invasion in Underworld.

Higa: a war?

Mason: yeah but with Yami in a coma they lost their best man even with the help with Medina, Edith, Eugeo and Kirito it's not enough.

Nakanishi: what about you? Can't you going in Underworld?

Harper: nope, our mission is to protect you guys and making sure none of those guys get in the Sub Control Room.

Section: or they seize this room and take any of you as prisoners or be killed or worst be used in a disgusting way.

Sachi: what!?

Reznov: yes the boy has seen things that he wished to forget but the nightmares always came back until he kills them.

Ghost: right now we have to wait for a while and some of us will be checking on the main control room.

Spiderman: I can use recording system to record their talking, planning all that stuff. But we have to be careful with them.

Weaver: we have to go.

Price: Soap, Ghost, Spider-Man you're with me to the main control room.

Hudson: Mason, Woods, Weaver we're making sure that any other back up aren't going to arrive here.

Section: Reznov and Harper are joining me and finding any survivors.

Mitchell: I'll be staying as bodyguard and checking you guys aren't down.

So they split into their groups as Mitchell takes out his laptop and connected to the Ocean Turtle's cameras.

Sachi: Yami Please be okay, I want you to be alive and well.

End of Volume