Into The Woods (UA civil war game)

The Hollow Victory

You know, I expected a bit more....

After Aizawa went away, I continued to walk around until I found the remaining class 1B plotting together to actually ambush Vlad King in the middle of the night. Not a bad plan.... if not for one mistake.... their number and the way they were moving was by no meaning teamwork anymore.

From my vantage point in the tree, the fight below unfolds like a comedy skit, with Class 1B flailing against Vlad King. They think they're heroes—noble, valiant, charging into battle to take down their "villainous" teacher. But honestly? It's a mess. Vlad is holding his own, but it's clear they're wearing him down. And Class 1B? They look more like they're fumbling through a school play than participating in an actual war game.

This is too rich. 

I might as well get some popcorn.

I stifle a laugh as Kodai's ice shards nearly skewer her own teammate. Classic.

Vlad's tough, no doubt, but I can already see him slowing down. His movements are sluggish, his strikes lacking the punch they had in the beginning. Awase's on the ground again, scrambling to pick up his dropped weapon for the third time, and Rin's attacks seem more like desperation than a solid strategy.

Look at them. 

They actually think they're winning.

It's adorable, really, the way they band together like they stand a chance. But I know better. I've seen how this ends. Because I wrote the ending.

Kodai launches another volley of ice from above, and Vlad narrowly dodges, but the rest of her attack scatters in the wind, useless. She's running out of steam. Not surprising. Class 1B, as much as they love to act like they're on par with Class 1A, just doesn't have the same spark. They're all fire and no kindling.

This is getting sad. 

Maybe I should help them out a bit... Oh wait, that's right. I'm here to make sure they lose.

I descend from the tree, silently moving through the shadows. They have no idea I'm even here. I'm like a ghost, flitting between them, picking them off without them even realizing it. Awase goes down first. He doesn't even see me coming.

One down. 

That was easy.

Kaibara is next, and really? I expected a little more fight from him, but nope. He goes down just as fast.

I could do this all day. 

No sweat.

Every time I take one of them out, I can't help but smirk. They think Vlad is behind all this chaos. They keep casting nervous glances at him, probably thinking he's suddenly become some strategic mastermind. They have no idea it's been me the whole time, pulling the strings.

This is way too much fun.

Kodai's ice again. This time, she's trying to freeze Vlad in place, but it's sloppy. She's exhausted, her aim shaky. I sidestep her barrage with ease, slipping around behind her. One well-placed hit, and she's out cold before she even realizes what's happened.

Oh come on, Kodai, I expected better from you.

I glance around, scanning the battlefield. There's only a few left. Vlad is still standing, breathing heavily, but he's barely hanging on. I almost feel bad for him. Almost. But this is too entertaining to stop.

They really thought they were going to corner him, huh?

The rest of the fight is a blur—quick movements, precise hits, and before I know it, every last one of Class 1B is on the ground, unconscious. Well, almost everyone. Shiozaki is the last one standing, bless her heart. She actually believes she has a chance. Her vines whip through the air, cracking like a whip as she tries to catch Vlad off guard.

Cute.

I wait for just the right moment, then make my move. She never sees me coming. One swift motion, and she's down, her vines falling limply to the ground around her.

And that, folks, is game over.

Vlad stands there, panting, surrounded by his downed students. He glances around, confused, probably wondering how the hell his class got decimated so quickly. Poor guy thinks he just got lucky.

Oh Vlad, you sweet summer child.

I watch him for a moment longer before slipping back into the shadows. My work here is done. Let them believe they had control, if only for a moment. I've got bigger plans in motion.

Guess that was it... class 1B is done.