I woke up and find myself in a world that I was addicted in. I find myself enjoying the view and enjoying the freedom. In this world, I am the boss. I can do everything. I am the strongest.
But then...
One day, something happened.
Log Horizon X S...
Aris POV Naru and I looked at each other as we looked around the area of where we were asigned to. Blood and graves are everywhere. Out of the 250 members of the raid, 125 were left. In the middle of the grave was a green haired lady. Her left with was detached.
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She was silently looking at the graves. "Welcome to the raid", a man approached us. Maybe a guild member of someone who died during the battle. "When did the first raid happened?", Naru asked. "Last 4 days ago", he answered. The lady turned to our direction. She had an innocent face and a fragile expression. Naru went closer and so I followed. With no hesitation, Naru grabbed her collar. "You... Why didnt you let them rest for a while?", Naru scolded. I panicked and grabbed Naru away from the girl. "Naru, she's our commander. We cant just yell at them", I reminded. "Shiro will never let this happen", Naru said. C.C bowed. "Sorry, if only I have that authority. I would have stopped them", C.c cried. This was the lady Aika was talking all the time. I'm sure she didnt want to join this raid after all. "There's no use regretting what was done", I smiled at C.C. "We still have 2 more places to destroy. This is no time to weep", Naru averted his stares. Is it a coincidence that C.C looks like Hino?
Naru left me with C.C. "Shall we go?", I invited. "Sorry, Naru just lost his fiance a year ago. I hope you'd be able to forgive what he did", I tried to convince. "Uhmm. He's right. That just gave me some motivation", C.c finally smiled.
The party members are talking to each other. C.c stood up in the platform. "Guys, any more actions that was done in the previous raid will be prohibitted. I am not defending myself but I just want to clarify. It wasnt my order to raid in the 4th day. Please be considerate to others. If you want to go home early, I'll be the one to send you off", C.c made a scary face. On her sides are Naru and Aris. Aris chuckled. "It was Naru's plan after all", Aris looked at Naru and gave a thumbs up. Before C.C stood in the platform. Naru went close to her. "Say what is in your mind", Naru adviced. "Dont be afraid. If they all left you, Aris and I will be there to continue the battle with you", Naru said. C.c smiled at him.
Rin and Akame's Place. Akame's POV It's been a month since we all got separated. We received a news that one party is operating even with the fact that they are already out of numbers. Rumors says they are only 50 members left. I was assigned with Rin to join Esdeath's party. No one died from the beginning of the raid. Why? Because Esdeath is taking all the responsibilities. We are just like janitors cleaning the small fries. She's not asking help from others. Rin was already itching to fight monsters but wasnt allowed to. One time at the tavern....
Rin approached Esdeath who was eating alone at the table. "Can I sit with you", Rin asked. I was actually worried so I joined them. "Oh, Akame, Akashi's doll is here", Esdeath teased. "Commander. With all due respect, let me fight be your side", Rin's words caught the attention of all the players. Esdeath laughed. "What are you saying? You are fighting with me", Esdeath said. "No... I know you are very strong and amazing...but... What use are we if we cannot give aid to our commander", Rin stood up. "What are you saying? You are doing great job. You guys came along even with the fact that you dont know what's going to happen. Your presence is enough", Esdeath explained. "No! I wont accept that", some stood up and also reasoned out. "Shut up!!!", Esdeath shouted. My heart was about to pop out. Esdeath is scary when she's angry. "Arent you concern of your lives? I am putting you behind my back because I am protecting you. This is a responsibility given to me by Reishi", Esdeath stood up. "You are not allowed to die... That's why you are not allowed to fight. Let's finish this together with no one getting killed", Esdeath bowed.
Akame and Rin went to get some logs inside the forest. "I wont accept that", Rin said. "I also want to fight but we have to obey her. She's just concerned of us", Akame tried to calm the guy. "No way! I woulndt let that thing happen again", Rin remembered Shira protecting them from the ScareCrow. "At least, Shira was able to use us. We know our capabilities. We dont have to charge into an enemy if we know we're not fit for fighting", Rin pouted. "You really are a mature guy", Akame commented.
Esdeath was listening while hiding behind the tree.
3Rd Raid Everyone was behind Esdeath. The boss was leveled 120. Esdeath is 130. The Monster Boss made a special attack that petrified Esdeath. No one dared to move forward except Akame and Rin. "We'll buy some time so recover. Priests...heal her!!!", Akame instructed. The rest also nodded and aided Akame and Rin. "Stay at my back", Esdeath instructed. "You were always protecting us. Now is the time for us to protect you", Akame smiled. She recovered and joined the battle.
