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[ With Yuuki & Cardinal ]

"So Miss Cardinal? How'd you know about Quinella? Are you two related or used to be friends?" Yuuki asked Cardinal a question

"Well, you're right about being "related". Quinella is my elder twin sister, so to speak. And I know, we're both nothing alike." Cardinal said as Yuuki was surprised

"Q-Quinella's... your elder twin sister?! Wh-what do you mean?" Yuuki asked

"I'll tell you... but we need to get down to the important issues. Well, with Quinella, 450 years ago... in the Underworld of course. Four people descended to the land, and raised eight "children" each on two farms. From reading and writing, to how to raise crops, and how to raise livestock. Up until what would become the basis for the "Taboo Index" the ethics of morality. From the way the "Original Four" fulfilled the difficult mission they were given splendidly, it's obvious that as humans, they had intelligence of the highest order. But... there was one among them who, though highly intelligent, was unethical. And the children of the person who raised inherited selfish desires, such as the thirst to possess and rule. And it was those children who became the ancestors of the nobles and the high priests of the Axiom Church. And reigning over them all is a single woman, the pontifex of the Axiom Church, who is now the system supervisor as well. And "you know who" calls herself the "Administrator" the most arrogant name imaginable." Cardinal said

"The "Pontifex"?! Quinella is the "Pontifex" right now?! And she's in Centoria?!" Yuuki questioned

"Yes, you're correct. And though it's repulsive, this "Administrator" and I are related... but anyway. The first political marriage between two families of lords was orchestrated, and a baby girl was born from that union." Cardinal said as she and Yuuki sipped their tea. "And of course, it's Quinella. And she creates the whole "System Call" Ritual. The "Sacred Words" each have their own meaning. "Call" means to summon and "Generate" means to produce. By then she tested out the System and used the animals and other humans as her practice runs, for attacking and healing." Cardinal said

"For attacking and healing?" Yuuki questioned

"Yes. Attacking the animals... basically killing them. And healing someone, who has major injuries or who's arms, or legs, or bones are not functioning properly." Cardinal answered. "Then of course, even if she's doing good deeds, even with a gentle smile on her face, Quinella knew that the time had come for her to fully sate her endless thirst to rule. Which she created the "Axiom Church". The church and Centoria continue to grow more... and then one day, she created the "Taboo Index" to insure no one has a higher authority level than hers."

"So... as things were going well... but... what happened to Quinella?!" Yuuki asked

"She's getting old... reaching her limits. But then finally, Quinella finally opened it. The "Forbidden Door," that is. Either by way of an impossible coincidence, or perhaps with a little help from someone... even I don't know who did it. But I can at least show it to you. System Call! Inspect Entire Comman List!"

SUMMONED LIST!!

"Wow..." Yuuki was amazed

"Yes. The displayed in this window is the entire catalogue of system commands. Quinella's first action was to completely restore her life and halt its natural decline. And then to restore her beauty. She regained the dazzling beauty of her late teens. She should've been satisfied at that point. But... for Quinella, there could be no one else who hand an authority equal to hers -"

"Gasp" Yuuki gasped

"She couldn't even tolerate the existence of the Cardinal System. Plotting to seize the Cardinal System's authority level, she composed a lengthy sacred art and recited it. As a result... she burned the fundamental command assigned to the Cardinal Ststem onto her own Fluctlight as a non-editable behavioral principle. Her intent was to steal its authority level, but she ended up fusing her soul with the Cardinal System. The preservation of order. That is the basic directive of the Cardinal System, and its reason for existing. As someone who spent time in a world controlled. Then the next day, as Quinella had lost her consciousness, and awoke after she slept for an entire day. By the time, she'd ceased to be human in any sense of the word. No longer aging, drinking no water, eating no food... her only desire was to forever preserve the "Human Empire" that she ruled... but of course with the "Underworld" is combined with the "Real" world... now she plans on ruling over this world and it's people, animals and everything in it."

"Man... so she regains her looks... and now she's the Administrator... and now... she's centuries old now?!" Yuuki said

"Yes. But within 70 years after Quinella became Administrator, she became aware that she had undergone some kind of change."

"A change?" Yuuki said

"To her astonishment, her soul's capacity to preserve her memories had reached its limit. But this only drove her to come up with another demonic solution.

"A demonic solution?!" Yuuki questioned

"Yes... the "Synthesis Ritual", a secret technique signifying the fusing of soul and memory, finally succeeded in seizing control of another's Fluctlight... basically other peoples minds. But that ended up being Administrator's... no, Quinella's mistake. And it appears that... she managed to Synthesize me."

"Wait?! So... she... did that to you?!" Yuuki's eyes widened.

"Yes. And finally, for 70 years! I managed to fight back!"

"We'd faced each other... one-on-one combat, equal footing but of course, I couldn't defeat her at the state level I was in... so I had no choice but to flee. There are just two locations in that world that even Administrator can't control. One is the other side of the End Mountains. And the other is... the Great Library we're in now."

"Wow. Is that something..." Yuuki said

"Yes indeed. I immersed myself in nothing but observation and deliberation, working on a plan that would allow me to strike back against Administrator. But she assembled a retinue of loyal and powerful followers. By two ways -"

"Two ways?!" Yuuki said

"One - With the "Synthesis Ritual". At first, she can turn people into an "Integrity Knights" but the first one who've became her "Knight" is "Bercouli Synthesis One." Yuuki was surprised when she heard her teachers name

"B-Bercouli~Sensei - Was Quinella's very first Integrity Knight?!" Yuuki covered her mouth with shock

"I know it's a shock to you... but suddenly, not only Bercouli, but the rest of your teachers/senseis as well - Even your friend Alice was one as well. But of course... Alice and Eydis managed to break through their seals... but they all managed to somehow get back to their senses... but still synthesized as their tried to enjoy their lives."

"Oh my gosh... I can't actually believe that. They were good people and I'm surprised they didn't do anything crazy." Yuuki said

"True. But they wanted to redeem themselves." Cardinal said

"Awe - Oh! And what about the second way to retine followers?!" Yuuki said

"The second way - Is the "Curse Mark." Cardinal said. "The "Curse Mark" she created to see if anyone was born evil... or have any "bad" intentions, or feelings locked away in their hearts for so long. She somehow managed to get a full control of the "Curse Mark" as her experiment with other people's bodies, minds, etc. then of course, a few people didn't realize how painful that mark was to them." Cardinal said as Yuuki said something

"So, what happened to the other people who couldn't handle the mark?" Yuuki asked a good question

"Well... if a person couldn't handle the pain... they instantly die!" Cardinal made Yuuki surprised

"They're dead?!" Yuuki said

"Yes. The Mark is truly the most nastiest thing Quinella's ever made... and she failed so many times, after who knows how many times she tried to see who can withstand the pain, and lived to survive it. People going insane, can't keep up with their own sanity anymore... then... they either collapsed, their bodies shutdown, or commit suicidal actions." Yuuki couldn't believe of what she's hearing now. "But of course... a few had struggled with the Mark but they'd survived it. And of course, with the two men - Joe and Volt. With their own evil intentions and bad deeds... well, basically their superiorities, thinking they can best everyone they come across. And a few other people or more as well, even Deku now. Quinella has gathered a little good amount of followers who've obtained and survived the mark. Well... basically, like Deku Black said - "The Evilness in its Heart."

"True... but what he mean by that?! I know Deku~Kun's not evil at all." Yuuki said

"Well, not just "Evil", it's more like - "Bitterness," "Hatred," "Jealousy," and so on. And I believe you've know about Deku's past inside the game called "SAO" A.K.A. "Sword Art Online", right?"

"Mhm." Yuuki nods her head

"I believe for Deku... he must've been holding something back from his friends or so... or maybe from himself. But only his family knows how much pain he suffers from his past... but unfortunately they're no longer here in this world anymore."

"Yes, that's true... but... is there any way to save Deku~Kun from the mark?! Any System Commands to permanently seal the mark? Or absorb the mark and completely destroy it?!" Yuuki asked

*Sighed*
"To be perfectly honest... even I don't know how to get rid of that disgusting mark. But of course, I'm working on something for the mark. We just have to dig deeper. Now that I've answered your questions... and we handled your "pregnancy" issue... now, I need you to enter a room, so you can perfected your own sword, memorize the "System Commands" and increase your body, mind, soul, and all of your senses so you can be prepared for anything."

[ Cardinal summons a door with a Rod... and tells Yuuki about the mysterious door before entering inside - ]

"Ok. Before you go inside this door, Yuuki, this door, this is the "Hyperbolic Time Space" the time in that room will go even slower than the time in the real world. Don't worry, that room is fully under my control, you can still eat, relax and train until your satisfied with your results." Cardinal said as Yuuki looked like she was having second thoughts. "Yuuki - Are you ready for this? Because, there's no turning back... we need you and all your friends to be ready for the sake of the world, the future - Everything is at risk at this moment. Is your call." Cardinal said as Yuuki clench her fist

"Miss Cardinal... I am born ready for this. Ever since I was born in this world... it already hit me and my family with so much pain and suffering from a terrible disease. I thought it would end it all but I was not going to let some disease stop me from living my life to the fullest... and a miracle happened to me and my sister. Ever since that day finally came, I've never been more thankful for that miracle of getting cured... so I'm grateful to Jesus Christ himself that I'm here today, still alive and kicking. And things were going incredibly well... and now things have gone very badly... and one of my closest friends are now gone for revenge... and I'm more than willing to save him and bring him back home with me and my friends! And I'll do whatever it takes to make it happen. So, yes - I'm always ready for everything, Miss Cardinal!" Yuuki smiled as Cardinal smile as well.

"Okay. I respectfully agree with you. And don't forget, it's fully under my control, if you need anything and I mean anything to help you with your training, don't hesitate to ask." Cardinal said as Yuuki nodded and the door opened. "Good luck with your training."

Yuuki:
"Yes ma'am!" Yuuki said as she entered the room

Cardinal:

"Every second counts, Yuuki. Take your training seriously as you can. Now then, Charlotte. Are you here?" Cardinal said as Charlotte uses telepath to get in contact with Cardinal

"Yes, Miss Cardinal?" Charlotte said

"Did you managed to get the 3 blood samples?"

"Yes, it was hard to not mix them all together but I got them separate from each other." Charlotte said

"Excellent. Now, we just need to get the Yuuki's other friends to come here... so we can explain what's happening in this world and we need every bit of strength in order to end the Administrator; Quinella... and to end the "War"..."

[ The Scenery changes... as of now... Fanatio and Co. managed to reach Centoria - And they're now not to far from reaching the "Axiom Chruch"... ]

"All right... we're finally here." Fanatio said as she and the others were at the front gate of the church, where they in a wonderful garden full of roses, flowers.

"Wow... so much beautiful flowers and roses..." Asuna said as she enjoyed looking at the garden. "And Miss Fanatio, this is the Axiom Church?" Asuna asked Fanatio

"Yes, this is where Dekarusu is being escorted to." Fanatio answered Asuna's question as Eugeo spoke

Eugeo:
"I know this church is massive but... looking at it up close..."

"It looks like it's going to take a long time once we get inside..." Eugeo said

"If so, we have no choice but to go inside and retrieve Dekarusu. So, it's everyone ready? We don't know who or what we face, we will complete this mission, no matter what it takes. So, you're in or out?" Fanatio said

"I'm in. No matter what we're facing, we will prevail." Sheyta said as Renly and Eugeo nodded their heads in agreement, then Asuna spoke

"I'm in all the way... I'll do anything to save my beloved friend... even if he's being consumed by the mark, I'll still save him!" Asuna was more than determined to save her friend

"Good. And now - Our mission begins now!" Fanatio said as they all charged in the Axiom Church

"Hang on, Deku~Kun... I'm coming!" Asuna said to herself!

[ Then as Asuna and Co. now decided to enter the Axiom Church... the scene changes to inside of one of the unknown floors... Deku Black and PoH still with Deku, who's still inside the coffin - ]

"PoH... they're here." Deku Black said

"Hm. Is that so? How many?" PoH asked

"...5 of them." Black answered his question, then he thought about something.
("It's been a little while since we've taken Deku with us... and he's almost done with resonating with the mark this fast. Good... now we're on the 50th floor... maybe I should take him to the 70th floor... he should be able to make it to the 75th floor to test out his skills... I have a feeling things are bout to break down in hell tonight. But first -")
"Hey PoH, now you're on your own. Go do whatever you want." Black said to PoH

"Shit - You don't have to tell me that twice! I'm ready to go and chop me off some heads tonight!" PoH said as he spins his Mate and it lands on his right shoulder, then Black spoke

"And one more thing... I believe someone or two you know will be coming into this church tonight... so go and show them hell." PoH smirks as he knew what Black was talking about

PoH:

"Hell yeah! Now I'm MORE excited than ever in my life." PoH wrapped his hood over his head. "Here I come, Lightning Flash Asuna and Black Swordsman Kirito!" PoH left Black behind

Deku Black:

"Hmph. Good. And now -
SMOKING...!
"It's starting... he's close to "Awakening"... can't wait for this aftermath to begin." Deku smirks as he carries Deku to the 75th floor. "The battle begins now!"

- To be Continued -