Buddyfight Ace, Path To Liberation

Path To Liberation, Final Piece (Chap 56) (Super Rewrite)

Synopsis: The Ace of Games is now facing the Ex-Merchant of Death. However, his anger flares for his friend after he was demolished. Meanwhile, J Genesis chose to...

At one of the Waiting Wards, Hou Ren is having a talk with Tasuku on a call through his tablet. The young king is really stern.

Tasuku: And that's all I know about J Genesis's playstyle. I'm sorry I couldn't help much.

Hou Ren: It's okay. You tried your best. (Remember Ranma being humiliated) I won't forgive him.

Tasuku: You okay?

Hou Ren: Never mind that, Shiloh & I also just received an anonymous email.

Tasuku: Is it?

Hou Ren: It just says 'Kyoya plans to eradicate all of mankind and reduce tragedies'.

Tasuku: That's it?

Hou Ren: That's all it says.

Tasuku: (ponders) Very cryptic...

Hou Ren: There's something else, too.

Tasuku: (Curious) What is it?

Hou is quite worried and after a brief transition....

Tasuku: I see....why didn't you tell me about this nightmare?

Hou Ren: It's too painful to even talk about it. Like the fact that Shiloh being kidnapped was in my vision? It's real, alright.

Tasuku: Don't worry. If it makes you better, remember the idea we talked about? I promise it will work.

Hou Ren: And I have a better solution.

Tasuku: (a bit surprised) You're not planning to...

Hou Ren: Yes, I am.

Tasuku: Out of the question. I won't let you do such a thing. It's too reckless. You could...

Hou Ren: Even so...I'll be glad to do it. It's like you said. We protect and serve. Tops.

Tasuku: Hou...for now, just stay calm and fight on. I wish you the best of luck, my apprentice. (Ends call)

Hou sighs. Meanwhile, outside the door, Shiloh & Garga are hearing the conversation. They all feel concern.

Shiloh: What is he trying to do?

Garga: I don't know...

???: What do you think you're doing?

Hou suddenly appeared behind them and scared both of them.

Garga: How did you...

Hou: Teleportation. And I can hear you guys outside. What's wrong?

Shiloh: Is everything okay? You look serious.

Hearing this, Hou sighs, closes his eyes, and walks past her, pats her right shoulder. His face becomes unfazed, and his eyes become shadowed.

Hou: I'm really sorry.

Hou walks away. Garga and Shiloh are feeling even more concerned.

Garga: Now I'm worried.

Shiloh: Me too. (Thought) Is this regarding our breakup? (Thought)

Meanwhile, at the Buddy Stadium's Cafe, J Genesis is observing Kyoya's whereabouts while thinking about a few things.

J Genesis: (Remembers his actions towards Ranma and his deal with Kyoya) I should count myself lucky. But I'm not even close to an associate.

???: Trying to pull a wrong move?