SAO: Alicization High and Beyond [ Part 2 ]

End of Part 2 of SAO: High and Beyond!

This is the end of Part 2 of SAO: High and Beyond.

After the Curse Mark Incident - Things went down bad for Dekarusu Sumisu - Who've been branded the Curse Mark by Quinella.

The Curse Mark's influence over him grew stronger, leading to a downward spiral of anger and violence directed towards those closest to him, and ultimately, the tragic loss of Aoi, Akira, and Soma, who fell victim to the brutal actions of his dark counterpart, Deku Black

Deku's encounter with his imposter ended in defeat, and the aftermath was marked by a barrage of new problems. As the challenges continued to mount, Deku's emotions got the better of him, leading to outburst against his friends. Feeling overwhelmed, he made the shocking decision to abandon his friends and joined his doppelgänger on the path to the Axiom Church

Kirito and his friends, accompanied by their teachers, launched a daring rescue mission to retrieve Deku, but their efforts were complicated by the reanimated' followers of Quinella. As a result, Kirito, Asuna, Yuuki, Eugeo, and Alice clashed with Deku and his dark duplicate, Deku Black. Ultimately, Deku triumphed, emerging victorious against four of his friends, with Yuuki Konno being the sole exception.

After that, Black and the other followers facing the others and their victory was already ensured. As Deku was now in Quinella's grasp.

After a five-month period, whisper within the Dark Territory gave way to confirmation:Quinella, the pontifex, had indeed been slain by the skilled swordsman 'Throne Slayer.' The Human Realm stood on the brink of war, but thanks to the courageous efforts of Dorothy, a Dark Knight, and Sarai, a young companion, peace prevailed over the devastating prospect of full-scale war.

As the Human Realm decided to travel to the Dark Territory for Peace instead, they been through enough to get to their destination until they met a unknown person along the way - And as they were shocked to see that unknown swordsman in person - Known as "Throne Slayer." Also turns out that "Throne Slayer" was Dekarusu Sumisu, a.k.a Deku, had survived from Quinella's grasp, who taken the pontifex's life and once again returned to his friends.

After the reunion of their friend: Deku finally returned, he decided to atone for his bad deeds by helping the Human Realm on their mission to obtain peace for both the Human Realm and the Dark Territory. It wasn't easy for him but he was more than willing to help them out... As he's feared of his friends wouldn't accept him because of his actions from the past - They'd forgive him for his actions and mistakes.

While doing so, they slowly began to rebuild their bonds with Deku, and was surprised when Deku explained how he slayed the pontifex, how he got stronger along with the Curse Mark, obtaining the "Black Dragon Blade,"resonated with his sword and named "Silent Angel," how he got his scar and his left arm gone for good, knowing about Alice and the others are AIs, and knowing the war coming. Also, knowing the Dark Knight: Dorothy, along with a girl named Sarai, they also find fond of Deku, even knowing of his bad deeds in the past, they still accept him.

Then, finally, they reached their destination - The Dark Territory - Where they can finally start their mission: "Convince "The Ten" for Peace."

They had to face many obstacles in order to have the ten's approval for peace - It wasn't easy but they were ready for any obstacle that they could overcome. One by one, Human Realm reigned supreme in almost convince the ten for peace until the God of Darkness Vecta descends and in a blink of an eye - Kirito and the others disappeared, leaving Deku and the others behind

What will happen next-?

Will the Human Realm and the Dark Territory will still have "Peace" after the War?

Will the "God of Darkness Vecta" will be defeated?

Will Deku and the others who were left behind can handle the War on their own?!

Will Kirito and the others make it back on time for the War before it's too late?!

Will "God of Darkness Vecta" be able to capture "A.L.I.C.E"/"Alice Zuberg" in his grasp?

Will Deku follow through on his promise to Shasta and keep Dorothy safe from harm while also protecting Alice from Gabriel's wicked plots?

The unfolding war is a labyrinth of secrets, with many cryptic events yet to be deciphered.

The Part 3 of the book is coming soon - The "SAO: Final Recollection."

This is the end of the Part 2, so stay tuned until the next book. Enjoy reading this book of Part 2, this is SSJ4Storm, signing off!