Another Frontier Online

You can see other clan fights in the Best Eight Battles.

There was a place where many players could watch the game, like public viewing.

The remaining clans are Blackjack, Circus, The Samurai, Dragon Soul, Undead, Black Rose, Nightmare, and Ambrosia.

Even though the Ambrosian members are strong, all the clans that have come this far are strong. Lunaria decided not to be too arrogant, but to watch the game with everyone.

There is still time before the first round of the battle between Blackjack and Circus begins. A man approached me when Lunaria was thinking about whether he should watch the game while eating popcorn at such a time.

"Are you Lunaria Freire?"

Lunaria doesn't answer it and hides behind Grant, who was next to her. And Zenobia ran away.

Grant stepped forward to Ivan's defense of Lunaria.

"Who is that?"

“Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Ivan Falcaro, the leader of the clan 'Blackjack'.”

"Ivan... it's the Virtual Gladiator's World Champ." I'm Grant Becker. What can I do for our leader? "

"Grant Becker, who won the World Fencing Games?"

“I don't know. So you're going to answer the question, what can I do for you?”

"I'm sorry to speak to you all of a sudden. Actually, I heard that it was equipped with a sword with similar performance to the one I had, so I thought I'd say hello. I apologize if I scared you."

Ivan said that and bowed his head to Grant and the Lunaria behind him.

With that attitude and a similar performance sword, Lunaria was relieved of a little vigilance. I saw Ivan's sword on his waist.

It was a sword with the name of Excalibur and a defensive ignored attack. It was certainly as powerful as Lunaria's Arondite.

With that, Lunaria, with a slight sense of closeness, can't be beaten as the leader of the clan, Grant comes forward. Then I took the helm and looked at Ivan.

"Wow, I'm Lunaria Freire, the leader of the clan 'Ambrosia'." If there's a fight, I won't let it go. "

Lunaria did her best. I worked hard and acted like a leader. Grant and the others were surprised.

But more surprising than that is Ivan.

"Ah, ah, yeah, I see. Le, it was Lunaria. Let's have a good fight if there's a fight....."

Having said that, Ivan looked back at Lunaria and walked away in a fuzzy footsteps.

And Lunaria exhaled thoughtfully.

"Lee, were you okay as a leader?" How many points do you score? "

"It's close to full marks. But why did you take the helm?"

"I thought it was polite. Was it better to be a mysterious leader as it was?"

"No, you don't have to be a mysterious leader." But I think I may have messed it up.... "

I didn't know what that word meant, but Lunaria was satisfied that she acted like a leader.

The remaining clans in the Best Eight are strong everywhere.

Some clans are more specialized, some are more balanced, some are more cooperative, and some have tricky battles. And what any clan can say in common is that it's strong.

The first clan Lunaria fought, the Nightmare, was a defensively focused clan led by a man named Gil Cliffs. Everyone is gigantic, wearing black armor, and boasting a lot of defense. It was a pretty sharp clan that didn't use any magic.

According to Grant's information, Gilles are said to be guards like the Secret Service, but there are rumors that they are members of a private army of an organization, and they are said to have seen them at the time of the actual uprising crackdown.

That said, it doesn't matter what they say in reality, it's just a player in virtual reality.

A defensive tactic to destroy the opponent while defending their Cranstone in the fortress, but it's useless in front of Lunaria's sword and Arondite, who can ignore defensive attacks.

It could be said that it was a good match for Lunaria and the others. Even in such a situation, Gil didn't complain about it and smiled, "You've lost!” He pleasantly admitted his defeat.

"It was Lord Lunaria." It's great to work with its members, even with weapons. I studied a lot of what I had to learn. Next time, I won't lose, so that's what I'm going to do! "

Gil, who was more than two meters away, immediately ran away from Zenobia, but Lunaria was praised by everyone, and she confronted her.

"You were strong, too." But I don't want to lose the next fight. "I'm going to do it."

Gil laughed at the words, “It was a fun fight!" Then he left.

Then, in the battle between the four best women, it became a battle against the clan "Black Rose", which is only for the beautiful-looking woman. The leader is Rosalier Quentiz, a woman in Gothlory with a huge sickle, and all the other members are wearing Gothlory.

The test players all talked about being somehow good, but no one knew about Rosalie. He says he doesn't even know about Grant. I always said I had heard of Zenobia somewhere, but I couldn't remember.

The Rosaliers are all very cooperative, and they fight freely with ciphers using the name of the rose. We will never be alone, we will all destroy one.

However, the leader Rosalier alone was strong, and even Lunaria was afraid of assaulting him in such a tone that she thought her personality had changed.

But this time, Ambrosia can fight in full swing.

The clan "Black Rose" is all female, so Zenobia's male phobia doesn't work.

Zenobia is attacking members of Black Rose as much as she said she disliked PVP. In addition, the two of them are stronger than usual by cooperating with Lunaria.

If not one of the Black Roses was strong enough for all of us, it would soon become weaker. Lunaria and Zenobia were defeated one by one, and finally Rosalier.

For some reason, Rosalie's expression was a trance at the end.

After the battle, Rosalie and the others arrived in the dressing room. Lunaria hides behind Zenobia because everyone's eyes are bleeding.

"My name is Rosalier Quentiz!" Master Lunaria! You are the best! "

"Ah, thank you. But don't come forward from there." I might slash it with my arondite. "

It's not bad to be slaughtered by Lunaria-sama, but it's better than that!

”Hee!”

"Come on! The clothes we made!" I want you to wear it! In other words, let me take a measurement! "

Lunaria was afraid of the Rosalier's momentum, and pushed Zenobia forward.

"No, I'm in the middle of a clan war right now, so maybe next time..."

"I got it!" I will come to the base at a later date! "

Rosalier said that and bowed politely before leaving.

Lunaria exhaled after she lost sight of him.

"I was so scared."

"I know, but I don't think you should use me as a shield."

"I thought she was okay because she was a woman."

"It's better than a man, but it's a little scary regardless of gender." But do you want to make clothes? I don't know, it's all over my mouth like this... "

Zenobia was bothered to put her arms together while saying that, but she couldn't remember anything.

And the finals.

The opponent is the clan "Blackjack" led by Ivan, who came to say hello.

Even after watching the battles I've been fighting, I knew I was strong. And the balance is good.

However, the biggest problem is Esha Crown, who has two names for the "Goddess of Annihilation". It's the magic used by that person.

Extensive super firepower magic "Destroy" is a one-shot special. It wasn't an instant-death attack, but it was just a massively damaging magic, and even Lunaria and Amanda couldn't stand it.

However, there are weaknesses such as long cool time, not being able to use it for a while once released, and involving allies.

For that reason, it is important to take a position. If we can get our opponent killed, but not more, we'll have the advantage.

It's the only thing that pushes us to fight, but the Ambrosians are stronger solo. The plan was to bring them into one-on-one battles without being as dense as possible.

And the game starts.

Lunaria was definitely going to win, and Ivan turned his sword to me.

Lunaria Freire! Apply for a free ride!

Everyone stops at the word.

Normal Lunaria wouldn't take it. But I was tensed up by Ivan's offer of a sword with similar capabilities.

"Hmph, that's funny, stand up!"

The surroundings were full of excitement, but only Amanda was calm.

"Stop it. If you lose, everyone's morale will go down." Can you definitely win? "

"There are times when a woman needs to do something even if she knows she's going to lose...!"

Didn't you say that was a line used in some kind of game? Very well. At least keep Ivan dying. I don't want to do anything more than quotas, but if you lose, I'll beat Ivan right away. "

Lunaria nodded and approached Ivan near the center of the battlefield.

"I'll ask you about the will."

Lunaria said that with Doya's face. This is also a line I heard in some kind of game.

I'll let you win as a clan this time.

Huh?

Ivan slashed at Lunaria. Lunaria took it by the sword, and it became a state of anxiety.

Immediately after that, a huge magic circle unfolded in the sky.

It was late when Lunaria thought it was Destroy. Destroy, a wide-area super firepower magic, was unleashed on Lunaria and the others. You cannot escape in this state.

"I'm sorry. Let's try another serious fight." There's something I want you to hear! "

The moment Ivan laughed, his surroundings were enveloped in light.

Lunaria has no memory of the rest. At some point, I was sleeping in my room at the base.

When he remembered that he had been defeated by the Destroyer, he sent a voice chat to Zenobia to find out where everyone was, and he was in the hall.

Probably lost. Zenobia's voice felt like she was about to cry.

When she went to the hall where everyone was gathered, Lunaria wandered slightly into a heavy atmosphere.

Everyone was looking down at the table, but only Amanda seemed to be standing and looking out the window.

Well, what about the Clan War?

"I lost."

Amanda turned around to answer Lunaria's questions.

"Oh, yeah... I'm sorry, I lost."

"You did a good job." They're the ones who lost, so you don't have to worry about it. "

"... eh?"

Lunaria couldn't understand Amanda's words for a moment. But I gradually understood it.

"W-what are you talking about?" It's not everyone's fault we lost. Because I was hooked up with Ivan in a one-player match and I ate a Destroy-- "

"I made a good match with Ivan and earned Destroy's Cool Time. You've done more than you need to. But I'm sorry to hear that. Looks like you were upset and you couldn't use your usual power. - Isn't it stupid of you to get upset in a game? I can't use it at all.

Lunaria is incredible. Because Amanda's words were the kind of words she used to say to me in the lab.

"Thanks to you, this plan has gone crazy." If it's not a winner, you'll have less time with the manager. I wonder why humans pull the legs of others. I've complained before, but I don't have enough. It's really useless-- "

Amanda!

Lunaria jumped out. I slashed Amanda with my Arondite.

It was pretty fast, but Amanda was slashed with a sword that she held as if nothing had happened.

Lunaria pushed in with her sword, but Amanda didn't seem to be pushed in, and she wasn't in a hurry. It's nothing to worry about, it's just a troublesome face.

What is it?

"Apologize to everyone! I'm sorry to say such a terrible thing!"

"There's no reason to apologize." Besides, I just said the truth. I can apologize if I can't feel sorry for you, but what's the point of that? "

That's why!

"I'm not a kid, so I don't praise the process. The result is everything."

No! I may not have been able to win, but I have done my best so far!

You did your best, didn't you?

Amanda laughed with her nose after saying that, and whispered as she drew her face closer to Lunaria through the sword.

"Are you telling yourself that?"

"Huh...?"

"I worked hard in the lab, but the results were not good. But are you complimenting me?"

"No! I didn't say that, and I didn't think that!" Even if you can't get the results you want, there's no reason to deny it! "

"It's a lot more emotional. Did you really get the same education as me? That's what we're supposed to do if we fail, isn't it? That's why you've always been told to achieve the best results for everything ---oh, that's why you're a failure even for strengthening humans. I finally get it."

Amanda's eyes were the same as Lunaria's. I don't like to see things that are not worthwhile.

Lunaria, who remembered that time, winked for a moment, but squinted back at her.

"If you're not going to apologize, get out of the clan!" People who look down on their peers are not peers! "

"Huh? Well, that's fine, I've done my bare minimum, and I don't need a clan anymore." I was thinking of taking you alone with me in my hometown, but-- "

Absolutely not!

"Yeah, but I'll give you some time to cool off a little bit." We are not human beings. Just stay with the humans and understand that you're just going to struggle. "

"I don't care about struggles. Stay with everyone and share the joy. Amanda won't struggle, but she'll always be alone without sharing the joy and the fun. I don't think that life has any meaning."

Amanda also kicked her ass in the words, and Lunaria was bewildered.

"There's always one person." Just being close to the physical distance where we were together. Some people say that their minds are passing through or that they have fallen asleep, but that's just an illusion. The mistake weakens the mind. Basically, you lost the finals because you did something extra. "

Ok, surely the one-rider-

"No, because you got along with everyone, you lost the final." If it were true, we would have been able to win without having to do anything when we gathered this member. If you hadn't done something extra - if you hadn't gotten along with everyone, even if you lost the battle, everyone would have fought solemnly. I don't know about Zenobia. "

"Oh, that's not true--"

"Can you say that you will never? But if you look at the results, it's clear. You became friendly with the members I scouted, and you deliberately made them weaker."

I-I-I--

"Besides, you're weak, too." Because you still have fun, feelings, and boring emotions, you couldn't get results in real life. I'll teach you that -- "Overclocking" "

"Overclock" is a skill that can only be used by Amanda. Amanda's personal strengthening skills, not her weaponry.

Lunaria responds by activating Arondite's Weapon Skill "Black Swan".

I didn't use it in interpersonal battles because it only works against strong enemies, but I did use it now that Amanda used "Overclocking". As a result, it was activated.

From there, Zenobia and the others started a super-fast battle that they couldn't follow.

Overclocking and Black Swan are the main stats enhancements, but they are secondary effects. The essence of this skill is that the limiters come off.

Virtual reality has only a fake body called an avatar. Since there is no real flesh, it becomes a world where thinking power refers to things. Attacking, being attacked, each movement is linked to a nerve. In other words, the faster you think or reflect, the faster you can move.

Of course, there are limitations in the game system, and no matter how fast you think, it is only as good as reality. However, the skill used by both of them removes the limiter.

Built as fortified human beings, the two are trained in thought speed and reflexes by improving motor vision, high-speed computational training, and even medication, so they can intentionally transition to a state like that of a sportsman's zone.

The two of them repeatedly attacked and defended in a movement that was impossible to be realistic.

Zenobia and the others could not even follow with their eyes, and they could only hear the sound of the sword and the sword clashing together in a row.

The strengths of each other are equal. The attack and defense continued as many hands read ahead like Shogi, but still there was enough room.

"It's my first time fighting, but it's pretty good." You can be proud, because you're on the same level as me. "

Lunaria stared at Amanda without saying anything.

(No...... Arondite's endurance......!)

Even though they were moving at opposite angles, their weapons were moving at different speeds. Lunaria's sword was powerful, but it would break if it ran out of endurance. And Amanda's sword, Durandal, was a durable and indestructible weapon. Even if the strength is the same, if the battle is prolonged, you will lose.

I'm telling you, I'm not going to win because of the difference in weapon performance.

Amanda's words stopped Lunaria from attacking for a moment. It was a comma for several seconds, but there was no doubt that there was still a gap.

A knife was thrown from Amanda's left hand. It's headed straight for Zenobia.

Lunaria catches up with the knife in an instant and plays with her sword.

But the next moment, Lunaria was slaughtered from behind by Zenobia.

Lunaria rolls the floor vigorously.

I don't have zero HP, but if I get pursued, I can take it.

Lunaria thought so, but Amanda stuck her sword in her hip's sheath without stabbing her.

"Now you know." Even though it's a virtual reality, you tried to protect Zenobia. "

Amanda exhaled heavily after saying that and turned her gaze toward Lunaria, who was lying on the floor.

"Aren't you stupid? When Zenobia collapsed here, there was nothing wrong with it, and you tried to help her. I didn't think about it, but my body may have moved on its own, but I can't leave a result because of such feelings. No, it's still good if we can't get results. You're more likely to do the worst. Because of your boring emotions."

Lunaria sat up on the floor but couldn't stand up.

Because Amanda is right. And not only virtual reality, but similar things in reality will do the same thing. It can have fatal consequences in some cases.

Lunaria looked down, unable to resist Amanda's gaze.

"You seem to understand a little, don't you?" I'll come back to see you, so you should think about it until then. "

And Amanda left the room without saying anything to anyone.

Lunaria couldn't get up while sitting down.

I don't think I'm wrong. I think so, but I also know what Amanda is saying.

I got along with everyone because I wanted to be good. That's why everyone got upset when they lost. I would have been equally upset if I had been in the opposite position. If it was just a fellow worker, I might have won without getting upset.

And it is still the case. I didn't have to help Zenobia, but she moved reflexively, and I lost to Amanda. The result was clearly weaker than Amanda.

This is a game. It doesn't hurt or itch when you lose. But we all tried to win, and we went through a lot of training together. Not only that, but I did a lot to get along.

It could have been all my own.

The result was a missed victory, and everyone was told terrible things by Amanda. If I hadn't done something extra, I might have won and laughed at everyone normally.

Lunaria was terrified of the surrounding gaze.

It was good to be blamed for losing to the trap of the bicycle riding. However, trying to get along is superfluous, and it feels like you are denied everything because you are said to have lost because of it.

Even though it's a virtual reality, my chest hurts. Maybe I should have stayed alone in that lab room. A gentle world where you're lonely, but you don't hurt anyone, and you don't hurt anyone.

That idea dominated Lunaria's mind.

Lunaria-chan!

Lunaria, summoned by Zenobia, looks at everyone with a lifeless eye. It looked down in an instant.

"I-I 'm sorry, I did something extra--"

Why would Lunaria apologize?

"Well, because Amanda said terrible things to everyone. It's my fault--"

"Not at all. Lunaria did a lot of good work." Even now, you're mad at us for what we did. That's because Amanda-chan... Amanda's bad. "

Grant nods to Zenobia's words.

"I see. I'm glad Lunaria is angry too." Lunaria was more angry with me than we were, so my anger blew away. Hey, everybody? "

Everyone nods with a smile.

"Everyone..."

"So let me thank you." Thank you. I know Amanda was right, but don't apologize, Lunaria is not wrong. Most of them said it was all about the results, but if we were just fighting in a clan war, we could have left the clan on the way. Lunaria did a lot of good, so we thought we'd fight with Lunaria until the end. Amanda doesn't know that. "

"Yeah..."

"That's right, and even the semi-winners are a fine result." That's why we're not all having a celebration -- let's have a sorry party. "

"Yeah..."

Although it was a virtual reality, Lunaria was about to spill tears.

Unlike when I was in the lab, everyone here is gentle. Even though I was alone in those days, everyone is kind to me now.

Perhaps it is weakness that you will be spoiled, but it also seems that that weakness will make you stronger.

Lunaria stands up, her eyes full of life.

Simply put, until then, Lunaria reopens up to the point that it's a good thing for me.

"Yeah. I'm not wrong after all. Amanda is the one who is wrong. I certainly didn't win, but let's have a fun and unfortunate party than the winning clan!"

When Lunaria said that, everyone raised their voices and cheered up.

A month has passed since then.

In the meantime, the award ceremony of the Clan War was held, and Lunaria requested the administrator to strengthen Arondite as a top performer.

Every time a friend falls, the seal unlocks and becomes even more powerful. "Demon Sword Aron Dight". Perhaps it took some time to adjust the program, so I finally upgraded the version. I hold it and then I smile.

“I can't beat anyone anymore. And even if a friend falls down, don't you think his soul is with this sword? The point of appeal is not to waste the death of your people."

Lunaria said that to Zenobia on Doya's face, but Zenobia was a little shocked when she was told about it.

"I'm sorry to hear about the exuberance, but this is virtual reality, right?" My friend's death means that his HP just went down to 0-- "

"Zenobia-chan should dream more and not say anything realistic."

Having said that, Lunaria suddenly remembered.

"Speaking of reality, Zenobia decided to live in this virtual reality, right?"

"That's right, I made up my mind right away. But Lunaria-chan, too, right?"

"I made a quick decision."

The administrator of virtual reality suggested that we leave the earth and lose the memory of reality, and think that this place is real and live.

Lunaria chose to stay here without hesitation.

In reality, fortified humans were able to retrieve resources from other planets, but it still takes time for them to get into orbit. I will travel to the planet many times in the future, but it is possible that Lunaria will turn to me for work.

I don't think it's possible to act alongside strengthening people without a sense of fellowship. And my people are in this spaceship - virtual reality.

Even if this is a world of lies and fiction, for Lunaria it is a world that is more important than reality, a world where she can be happy.

In the next world, I made a desire to "live happily with everyone". And "I want the power to protect that life."

I didn't want to do anything in reality. But Lunaria was determined that it was her mission to protect this happy world and her people.