Buddyfight Ace, Path To Liberation

Path To Liberation, Overlord (Chap 45) (Rewrite)

Synopsis: Lost Ren faces the well-known cheat, Davide Yamazaki, in the second round. Both with different beliefs, with the same reason to destroy. Which side will win?

In the previous story, Hou Ren once again faced unfair backlash alongside Shiloh. This caused them to break up. Ranma challenges him, and Hou Ren was able to revive his spirit and unlock his God Form. This wins the game but ends with sad outcomes...

OP: Black & White

On Live TV, Ion & Takokichi appear.

Ion: Hello, Everyone, Ion & Takokichi here. Today, we are going to bring news regarding the second round of the Gaen Cup.

Takokichi: Originally, we wanted to explain the rules yesterday. But with Ranma's request, we decided not to. Nevertheless, we are going to explain how it works. Here's how.

A diagram of the Second Round appears on screen.

Ion: It is called the "Three-Life Royale". The 16 Contestants must once again fight each other within a two-week time limit. They will be given three lives. Lose a match and they lose a life.

Takokichi: And if all three lives are down, the contestant is out. Once the first 8 players are out, the second round is over, and we will proceed to the final round.

Ion: One more thing. All contestants cannot fight the same opponent more than once. To all contestants out there, good luck, and may fortune smile upon you.

Later, at a mall, Lost Ren is staring at his phone with his arms on the balcony. He is watching Ranma & Hou Ren's fight. He is stern as he also remembers the breakup.

Lost Ren: (Sigh) (Thought) In every story, there's always love. But lurking within, there's also hate. As much as I hate to admit it, I felt bad for him. (Clenches his fist) It's back to square one. Why?

???: Well, well...

Lost Ren: (Thought) He was down in the dumps for a week. But after finding his joy again and discovering his sense of purpose, he was able to unlock his God Form. Interesting...

???: Hey, I'm talking here.

Lost Ren: (Thought) Yet they both decide not to go back together. Hou may be an idiot, but as far as I know, he's always been treating Shiloh like a queen.

???: Would you please Pay Attention to me !!!

Lost Ren: (Annoyed, turns) What do you want?

Davide: Are you deaf or something? It took me three times to call you.

Lost Ren: Sorry, but I don't answer to pathetic low-life cheaters like you.

Davide: How dare you? I'm gonna make you eat your words.

Lost Ren: Hmph. (Holds out his deck)

At the stage.

Ion: Here I am again bringing updates on the second round of the Gaen Cup. It's the shadow of the Draknights, Lost Ren facing the well-known cheat, Davide Yamazaki.

Tako: Actually, hold on, we've noticed Davide cheated in his previous matches, and according to the committee, he's still in the game.

Davide: Heh. It's Obvious. I got special permission, Boneheads. (Laughs maniaclly)

Lost Ren: You won't beat me. (Luminizes) Blanket all light and shatter improper rights. Dark Luminize, March Of The ONI.

Davide: (Luminize) It rocks so hard it crushes. Dark Luminize, Spectral Black Slayers.