Gate Guardian - Song of the Frozen Soul

PHASE 19 - THE OUTSIDER IS OUT!

PHASE 19 - THE OUTSIDER IS OUT!

Gate Guardian for Dummies Vol. 2 page 10. Quintessence are orbs of light where we can use in order to use our powers in Earth Realm. For each Quintessence consumed, we are granted fifteen minutes to become superhuman. We can obtain Quintessences by killing an Eidolon.

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My consciousness went back to me when I heard the clap of my classmates and the Idol Club leaders. In front of the classroom, is Tiara who is completely flustered with joy. She bowed to the whole class after the sweet performance.

“You’re in!” One of the Idol Club members said. Then the other went in front and gave a handshake to the shrine maiden. “Welcome to the Idol Club.”

Tiara’s smile reached her ears as she expressed her gratitude once again. “Thank you very much!”

“Rikkun! Nette-Senpai! I did it!” She jumped with joy as she went to our side. She gave Jeannette a high-five, and mine, a fist bump.

I was happy yet worried. But I don’t want to show her that I’m anxious. I don’t want to say what will happen to her either. I don’t want to ruin her special day.

Because this might be her last smile. She’s so precious when she smiles.

Must PROTECC that smile.

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It was already evening when we reached the foot of the mountain of the Kozukata Shrine. Tiara did nothing but stare at her Idol Badge along the way with that dumb smile. She also hums her winning song on over and over that my brain suffered from last song syndrome.

“Anxiousness, vexation, happiness, that’s what love is… Ooooh…”

I understand that it’s her childhood dream to become an idol, but it’s just a school Idol Club. Some people really yearn for something so shallow...

After our 75th step in the stairs, we noticed an unfamiliar shadow above. It looks like the apparition is waiting for us. A gust of wind made the nearby trees sway. My eyes widened as I realized that the mysterious person is wearing a scarf that is quite familiar...

“Alaric Eisenhower. Long time no see… “ The apparition gave off a glare with his red eyes.

I can finally remember him! He’s the person with weird eyes in my nightmare. Teenage looks, white hair, black jacket and a scarf. He is…

“The Outsider,” I muttered. Tiara looked at me with confusion. “Looks like we have to fight our way here.” I pulled out my watch, creating a katana.

“Rikkun…” Tiara had a slight doubt, but she curled her eyebrows and looked at the mysterious guy with determination. “I-I don’t get anything, but I’ll trust you!” She grabbed her hairpin from the back of her head, and a pair of metal gauntlets materialized from her fists!

We both made a guarded stance as we wait for the enemy’s movements. I activated my Guardian Ability <Presage> to predict his movements but I couldn’t see anything!

Suddenly, he was already there, between me and Tiara! How did he do it!? Did he teleport!? We were stunned because of the mysterious man’s sudden movement. This man… can finish us in an instant!

Cold sweat ran down my cheeks.

He whispered creepily to my right ear. His voice is cold like a killer clown.

“Your <Presage> only predicts the future. It won’t work for me, because I can change it. I can change your future or Tiara’s future. All you have to do is form a contract to me.”