There wasn't much to say about the start of their match from the view of the bystanders. But to Hikaru, it came to be a nightmare, unlike anything he'd ever faced in the entirety of his life. Fast, powerful, and combined with her techniques, his ears once again heard the panel's irritable chime
[Ding!]
[Status: The host has died? The passive skill [Respawn] has been triggered]
(Hikaru, are you alright?)
'Yeah, im fine I didn't think she'd be this strong... Looks like the hint of Divine aura in her soul had been triggered when our match had been initiated. This fucking sucks! Even if I invest all my stats in health I'll be a goner sooner or later. At least it explains why im hearing dark souls in the background,'
(Remember when you die your allocated stats will reset to their unappointed state. Any ideas about how you're going to win? Even if I can lend a hand, it wouldn't amount to anything since im restricted)
'Just watch me!'
[Wouldja look at that ladies and gentlemen! Our challenger's the one who'll take the first move? I can't believe he'd act so high and mighty in front of the ace of our school!? If there's a world record for having the heaviest balls it'll be taken by this guy standing before Majima senpai!]
Hikaru took the initiative and took a stance with two wooden swords held tightly and another with his mouth. "Total breathing concentration. Slums breathing, First form Dance of the drunk,"
"A technique?" Sana quickly heightens her guard and her stance changes for what's to come
Though Hikaru shouted his attack, he never once act on his words and all he did was run straight to his foe. Sana in turn prepared her body to catch his attacks and easily win their match if only her predictions were correct. When Hikaru was a hair closer for him to landing a powerful blow, Sana raises her to block his sword
"What are you doing? An attack like this won't work on me~" From the moment she grabs ahold of his sword the other he threw that aim at her eye
Sana's instinct quickly responded to her needs and she in turn managed to avoid injuring her eye. "Hate to break it to ya but I don't have a secret technique. I just spout some bullshit to catch you off guard!"
Truth be told, Hikaru hadn't wielded a sword or anything in the entirety of his stay in the slums of Tokyo. If anything he doesn't possess any form of self-defense and only knows to swing a punch or two. But that wasn't a known fact and he acted in a manner where he'd fool his adversaries with the weapon he randomly waves
[System: The host spent 5 of his stamina performing a basic attack [Heavy jab]
[Heavy jab]: The next thrust of the player's fist will deal double its normal output]
In that short amount of time, Hikaru lowered himself to the height of Sana's vulnerable abdomen. His right hand came like a speeding bullet that perfectly struck a blow upon the weak point of his target. Regardless of whether it was perfect or not, the panel indicated Sana's health was harmed by a little dent
(Watch out!!?)
[System: You're within the range of the heroine [Sana Majima's] range of attack!!?
Status: Recent information collected by the system shows that you'll die with just a single strike of her attack]
"Whoa!" Hikaru bends his legs till he made a perfect split which allowed him to avoid her fists
"You got a lot of nerve doing something like that. Now show me what you're made of!" Once again, Sana's divine aura bitten Hikaru's ass and it triggered at the worst possible moment
It modified the weight of her fists to a force that easily shattered the concrete floor. Whilst he tries to recover, Hikaru manages to open the panel and apply another save before his untimely demise. Her iron fists became the death of him once she tore a hole in his chest and spewed his organs for all to see
[Ding!]
[System: The host has died? Respawning to the newly created save file. The save file respawns you 10 seconds before your demise]
He awakens from the time when he debated whether or not he recovers from his fall or retaliates in response. Since his first option was a failure Hikaru chose his secondary option where he attacks her unoccupied leg and fell near his spot. Upon his succession, he saved another file and proceeded by locking her arm
[Ding!]
[System: You died by losing too much blood when more than half leaked when your legs were torn apart!
Respawn: Newly added save file has been set as your destination!]
(How many times do you intend on dying?)
'Shut up, Fazriel. Just keep adding a new save file when I say so, at least im not complaining... Just do your side of the job, or do you want to switch? It's not that hard to push a fucking button,'
With every passing second Sana's divine aura continuously improved her physique and little by little it became harder for him to act. His death piled up and save files came bursting as time passes by. Though Hikaru put up a good fight, his body was nearing its limits whilst his enemy in turn grew ever so strong
[System: The player's nearly finished after he reached the requirements for the mini-game to proceed
Status: The heroine [Sana Majima's] health has been halved! She'll now enter her frenzy mode, and all of her stats will be amplified for a short while. Based on the power level the host only has a 0.00000000001% chance of winning. You're basically fucked]
Even though he died a dozen times, the crowd remain silent to his feat of not once being struck by one of Sana's attacks. "Hahahahha! I knew you'd be tough. I can't believe I misjudged you for having not learned any form of martial arts. Hikaru Aoi, prepare yourself!!"
Soon after her body releases a powerful surge of divine aura in such a way that can easily turn the tides. But Hikaru's gigantic grin made it unlikely to be the truth. "We'll see... Fazriel, do it now!!!"
From within Hikaru's body dozens of sheets he'd stolen from the shrines afloat near his body. This paper holds the wishes of many who prayed and devote themselves to the wishes of the divine. This was the missing thing that Hikaru hadn't possessed. Correction if was faith
[System: The faith of countless people in this sheets has been converted into [Divine aura]
Status: The host has will be granted the collected amount of 23 [Divine aura] for you to use. The restrictions of your guide have been diminished to a certain degree. You can now call upon the assistance of the divine for a brief moment]
(You have no faith whatsoever in our existence nor have you shown an ounce of your love. Truthfully you're not to be blamed for you had undergone such a horrendous trial of life. Fazriel the throne shall grant you thy might of the divine light)
[Status: The host is currently affected by the buff [Divine might]
[Divine might]: For a brief moment your stats will be boosted and allows you to freely move even with zero ounces of stamina. Any form of movement like attacking, sprinting, and throwing will cost no sort of stamina whatsoever
Status: Your stamina has reached its end point! The host has triggered the requirements to activate the (Passive ability): Inhuman reaction]
Sana trusted her fists and only so little movement Hikaru manages to avoid with a tilt of his head. "Too slow,"
He proceeded to dodge every attack she repeatedly aimed at his body and every time he avoided her intent. His senses were sharpened and the arrival of the Divine might greatly increase the likelihood for him to dodge. All in all, his power was only second to her and the reason why he was able to survive was the fact that he appointed every point on speed
[Processing zone: All the collected data of the host's current opponent have been extracted to their fullest! With every piece of information, you can now predict her following movements. Alert!!!
Outcome: The processing zone has detected the next movement to be a destructive force exceeding the heroine's previous attack!!!]
When Hikaru faced her direction she catches a glimpse of her leaping from her spot and soaring through the gym. Her feet were positioned for her signature move and Hikaru came running to her spot with his legs shaking as they moved. Her feet were closing onto his head and before they could do so, he bent his knees and slide down to avoid his demise
[System: Charging has been completed!!! Every hint of Divina aura in the host's body has been moved to his requested limb]
He recovered and quickly stands with such little time and effort placed into his course of action. He's currently at the back of her opponent
His eyes redden and he swings every ounce of his strength. "Serious series. Death punch!!!"