[ Friday, November 30, Next Day ]

[ Bercouli's POV]

"Bercouli~Sensei!" The person who run up to me was Alice.

"Hm? Alice. Something wrong?" Bercouli said

"Yes sir! I got some terrible information that you and everyone need to know!" Alice said

[ As Alice gave me her information; About a doppelgänger who looks like Dekarusu.. who is incredibly strong, the longer he fights and the more pain he takes, he'll get stronger by using his mind and body entirely his own. Not only that, he also has the same "Curse Mark" and handles the toll. Obtain a Divine Object called "Dragon Blade; Ryūjin".. and have a connection with the Administrator.. interesting.]

"Hm? So this is everything, Alice?" Bercouli asked

"Yes sir? This is the information I have.. about Deku's doppelgänger.. and his quirks and abilities.. we still don't know anything else about him.. but all we know that he's dangerous.. if he almost killed Akira and Soma and Aoi.. with Deku's own hands." Alice said

"Hmph. This is interesting.. I never thought this would happen.. I'm going to need you and all the others for after school.. this is getting serious." Bercouli said

"Yes.. not only for Deku.. but for everyone in this school and outside of school too." Alice said

"Indeed.. we going to need strong forces as soon as possible." Bercouli said as Alice agreed with him

"Yes sir. We're making really good progress.. my friends got even better than before, I believe we can do anything.. but.."

"But what?" Bercouli questioned

"With Deku having the Mark.. the more stronger he gets, the Mark will get more dangerous than before.. it'll consume him.. and the seal you place on him before.. I don't know if it's doing anything good." Alice said as she was worrying about the Mark

"Don't worry about that, we've got the best fighters in our grasp; even you and your friends. If anything happens, we'll be there to stop it, no matter what." Bercouli said in good attitude

"Yes sir." Alice smiled

[ I know Dekarusu is a really good kid, with a kind hearted, strong-willed and never gives up on his friends and family.. so I'll do my best to make sure he'll stay on the right path.. as his Sensei..]

"This'll be a tough one.. but it'll be worthwhile.. as I believe we all can do anything.." Bercouli said to himself as he believes in his students and comrades

[ No one's POV]

[ Then later in Bercouli's Class.. As Bercouli entered in his classroom.. he was thinking of an idea of how to test out Deku's abilities..]

"All right class.. how you all doing this evening?" Bercouli asked his students as they all gave him a thumbs up, then a student asked a question

"Um? Sensei? What are we going to do today?"

"Hm? Today.. we would do some more breathing techniques to keep your stamina in check.. but today.. we can do some martial arts." Bercouli said as Deku looked interested

"Martial arts, huh?" Deku said to himself as Kirito's hand was up

"Um.. Bercouli~Sensei.. some people can't actually fight in martial arts.." Kirito's said as half of the classroom agrees with him

"That might be true.. but the least you guys and gals can do is pick up some defensive moves to keep you safe. Like if someone tries to rob you and threaten you with a knife. If you at least learn a move to keep you safe from getting stab or turn the tables for you to get the advantage to escape or anything. Any move is worth to learn even if you can't actually fight." Bercouli said

"Besides, Martial Arts is for protecting yourself anyway. Anything goes to keep yourself safe and the people around you too." Deku said as Bercouli agreed with his statement

"Exactly right, Dekarusu." Bercouli said.

"So, does that mean we all have to participate in this lesson?" Yuuki asked

"You don't have to, it's your choice. Or you can still practice with your swords or your breathing. We'll get ready once we go to the training room." Bercouli said

"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."

"I'll give you all 10 minutes to get ready.. I'll meet you all there." Bercouli said as he left the room

[ As Bercouli leaves the room.. some students were mumbling about not participating the lesson, instead of either practicing their sword fighting or focusing on breathing.. then as Yuuki was getting Deku's attention~ ]

"Heya Deku~Kun? Are you participating in the martial arts lesson?" Yuuki said to Deku

"Yeah.. are you?" Deku said

"Um.. well, I'm not much of "hand-to-hand" fighter.. I might as well and do sword and breathing training." Yuuki said as she turn towards Alice. "Hey Alice, what you guys doing?" Yuuki asked

"I'm taking the swords and breathing lesson." Alice said as Ronye and Tiese spoke

~"Yeah me too." Ronye said
~"I'm not good with fighting.. I'm more comfortable with my sword." Tiese added as Ronye nodded to her agreement

"Eugeo?" Yuuki said to Eugeo

"I'm sticking with Swords and Breathing Techniques." Eugeo said. "I guess that means only Deku is taking the Martial arts lesson." Eugeo said

"Meh, I'm fine with it either way.. and that means I'm going to face Bercouli~Sensei with my own two fists!" Deku said in his overconfident tone as Alice spoke to him

"Deku, I know this is a lesson but be careful~ Bercouli~Sensei is strong as you already know that but even without his sword, his guard is airtight." Alice gave Deku a heads up

"All right. Time for me to go." Deku rushed off to the training room

"He's sure is ready for this, huh?" Kirito said

"Yeah but we still need to look after him." Yuuki said as she headed after him

[ As 10 minutes later.. Deku and the others made it to the training room.. Bercouli had made two groups.. one group focusing on their breathing skills and one group focusing on their sword skills.. and the only one with Bercouli was Deku.. as he looked like he's in the zone to face Bercouli~ a "One-on-One" circumstances..]

"Hm? So your the only one who wanted to take the martial arts, Dekarusu?" Bercouli chuckled

"Yes sir. I know I'm good with a sword but when it's with martial arts, I'm really good with offense and defense." Deku said

"Hmm. That's good to hear, are you ready?" Bercouli said

"Hmph! I was born ready!" Deku punched his left palm in excitement

"Hmm? Everyone.. if you wanna take a break and watch us, you can." Bercouli announced the class

"All then~!

"Come at me when your ready." Bercouli was in his stance

"Huh?!  That stance.. it's like Rock Lee's from Naruto! Hmph. Whatever~!

[ With Deku and Bercouli in their fighting stance.. some students were focusing on their own training.. with Kirito and the others and a few students were watching Deku and Bercouli, who's going to battle each other at any moment... Then a few of Deku's friends were thinking about their friend; Deku~]

~("I know I've seen Deku in action.. but with Bercouli~Sensei.. this is on a whole another level.. guess I have to see what happens in this battle..") Kirito thought it to himself

~ ("I hope Uncle knows what he's doing.. as he'll see and study Deku's movements.. with the Curse Mark intact.. it'll be hard to keep in check.. I hope Deku will be alright.") Alice thought to herself

~("Deku~Kun.. just be careful and don't do anything too crazy..") Yuuki thought to herself

[ The moment of silence.... ]

DASHED~! STOMP STOMP STOMP!

[ Deku began running towards Bercouli.. Bercouli was waiting patiently for Deku to make his move.. ]

"Hm? He's fast.." Bercouli said to himself

"Okay! Here goes~!" (Deku)
DASHED~! VANISHES~!

"Hmph~!" (Bercouli)

"DAH!"
THUD~!!! GRABBED!!

[ Deku had instantly vanished as he was on Bercouli's right side.. then delivered a strong kick in midair! As the sound catches everyone's attention.. everyone thought Deku had land a hit on him.. instead Bercouli caught his leg~ ]

"Impressive!" Bercouli said

"Here~!"(Deku)
THUD~! GRABBED!
"Hrah~! HAH!!"
THUD~! THOOM!!

[ As Deku continue his attacks.. it looks like he got Bercouli in a tight position as he's wide open~]

"Oh no~!"(Bercouli)

"Hehe~!"

SWIFT! UNGRIPED! FLIPPED OVER!!

[ Deku almost land in a blow on his stomach but as Bercouli quickly let him go and back flipped away and Deku flips in midair to land on the ground ]

"Drat!" Deku said

"Woah! That's amazing!" Tiese said

"The way Deku~ Senpai attacked Sensei was incredible." Ronye added

"(His movement is better than before..)" Kirito said as he studied Deku's movements

"(Dekarusu almost land a blow on me. This kid is something alright. He suddenly use a fake out in midair and land a strong kick, then as he continues his assault, he make me guard all his attacks, leaving me wide open~ This kid's good after all! Time to see what else he can do.") Bercouli said to himself as he chuckled

"That was really good kid, I'll give you credit for almost land a blow on me." Bercouli said

"Yeah, I thought you was bout to strike me if I didn't used a fake out. Since you used some "Time Skipping" or "Time Stopping" skills with your sword." Deku said

"Good point.. with my sword, of course. Without it.. I'm pretty much powerless." Bercouli said

"Hm! Okay! Here I come~!"
DASHED!!

[ Deku dashed towards Bercouli once again.. ]

"This time.. I should land a good hit it!" Deku said to himself as he was close enough to throw a good shot. "HAHH~!"(Deku)
KAPOW!!!
"GAUH!!" (Deku)

~"Gasp"
~"Gasp"

[ As some students saw what happened~ Bercouli landed a good blow on Deku.. like he skipped time itself to go through his guard~! ]

("Woah! Did Bercouli~Sensei skips time!?") Kirito said to himself

~"Damn!"
~"That's gotta hurt!"
~"This man is insane! Landing a badass blow like that!"

[ The students who've witnessed the teacher striking a student with a gutted blow was shocked! ]

"Argh~!"
GRABBED!
("He can't do anything if I grab his hand~!")
HERE~!
KAPOW!! THUDDED!!

[ Bercouli sent Deku flying with a back hand! ]

"Deku~Kun!!" Yuuki said as she saw her boyfriend on the ground, groan in pain

"Are you okay, Deku!" Alice said

"I'm good! It'll take more than that to take me down." Deku said as he got up again. "Let's go~!"
DASHED!!

"Hey! Try to stay calm~!" (Bercouli)

SWING SWING GRABBED! THUD!!

"Don't let your anger take over and lose your cool!" Bercouli said as they begin to exchange blows

THUD THUD! SWIFT~! FLIPPED~ POW! THUD THUD! POW SWIFT! THUD! SWIFT SWIFT! THUD~! FLIPPED~! HEAVY POW!!

(A/N: Just go with Naruto clashing with Momoshiki without Sasuke kicking him away..)

[ It was getting a little bit more serious as Deku seem to get a little angry.. could it be the Curse Mark is changing him.. or else is..]

THUDDED!!!

"Damn!" Deku was getting frustrated

"Um, hey Alice, should we stop this? Deku is getting angry now." Yuuki said

"I would like to.. but this is between them.. and plus.. Bercouli~Sensei is doing this to help him with the Mark.." Alice said

"Besides.. the Mark allows Deku to have abnormal movements. Just like earlier when he vanished and deliver his assault." Eugeo said

"But either way.. with Bercouli~Sensei.. his ability to suddenly go through Deku's guard like he's either predicting his movements or slip past a second faster in the future." Kirito said as Deku was getting back up on his feet

"....Now I'm getting pissed off~!"
BURNED!!

[ With Deku start to get more angry.. the Curse Mark starts to activate now.. but before the worse case scenario~ ]

"Deku! Calm down!"

"Huh?!" Deku heard a voice. "Who.. said that!?" Deku said to himself as he looked around confused

[ The mysterious voice came from Deku's hair.. and a piece of a strand of hair revealed a spider; Charlotte~ ]

"Don't lose control of yourself! The more you get angry.. the more the mark will consume you! Just stay come and focus." Charlotte said as she suddenly telepathy his head

"Who are you?! And how'd you know my~"(Deku)

"I'll tell you later! Right now, just focus. Forgive me but just stay calm and breathe." Charlotte said as Deku closed his eyes and takes a breath..

"......" Deku takes a deep breath.. manage to calm down

"Okay. That's good.. just stay calm.. recollect your thoughts.." Charlotte said

"Okay.. I'm good now.." Deku opens his eyes

("Hm.. he seemed to be calm down by now.. good.)" Bercouli thought to himself

"You still wanna keep going?" Bercouli said

"Yeah, let's go." Deku rushed towards Bercouli again then Charlotte telepath to him

"Deku, use a fake out and block his next move."

"Huh!? O-Okay!"

STOMP STOMP!

DASHED~! VANISHED~!

[ With Deku rushed forward and used the same move again.. ]

"Using a fake out again huh? Not gonna happen~"

POW~!!

~"Alice & Yuuki Gasp"
~"Ronye and Tiese Gasp"
~"Kirito and Eugeo surprised expression"

[ Alice and the others were shocked.. as they all witnessed Deku blocked Bercouli's strike.. ]

"Hm?" (Bercouli)
"(He used a fake out and block my strike..)"

"It worked!?" Deku was surprised

"Good! Now strike him!" Charlotte telepathed

"Yeah~!"
THUD! THUD~! BLOCKED!

[ Thanks to Charlotte's Telepathy.. Deku was able to block Bercouli's strike and continued his assault ]

"Deku~Kun's.. is really.. keeping up with Bercouli~Sensei." Yuuki said

"He blocked his strike.. if that strike lands, it would've knocked Deku out cold." Alice said

"Did he somehow.. predict his next attack?" Kirito questioned

THUD! THUD~! FIST CLASHED!!!

- With Cardinal -

[ As Cardinal was watching Deku sparring with Bercouli.. she was studying Deku's movements, his fighting and his breathing. To examine the mark on Deku~ ]

"Charlotte.. how's Deku progressing?" Cardinal telepath to Charlotte

"Deku's is making good progress for now.. but before the mark began to activate.. I managed to get him to calm down so he won't get to lividly. He's now fully focused and completely stable." Charlotte said

"That's good. As long as you stay hidden and give me good reports on Deku's status and help him and his friends out, we should be good until the time has come to make our move." Cardinal said

"Yes my lady." Charlotte said

"(With this.. Deku has the Curse Mark.. sooner or later.. it'll consume and take over.. it won't be easy with willpower alone.. but it'll be more difficult as he already in a bad situation~ His imposter, two dangerous men, and Quinella's controlling his mark and mind.. this will be a tough situation to handle.)" Cardinal thought it to herself

[ Back with Deku.. 15 minutes later ]

"Pant" "Pant"
"(Damn..! I feel.. heavy.. I feel like.. I'm not even close enough to keep up with him! Even if I can do the breathing technique well enough to keep my stamina in check!)" Deku thought to himself as Bercouli dashed towards him

DASHED~! JUMPED~! DUNKED! EVADED~! POW~! GRABBED! TOSSED!! ROLLING! TAD!!

"All right, let's stop." Bercouli said

"Huh!? Why..?! I can keep going!" Deku said as he got up and was catching up on his breathing pattern

"That may be true, thanks to your breathing technique is helping you to get this far, but you can't keep pushing yourself to the limit. Just chill and take it easy for now, as you finish the lesson brilliantly." Bercouli said ass Deku looks unsatisfied

"..Tsk, man... yes sir." Deku said as he sits on the floor

"Don't be down kid, you're strong and a good sparring partner. And sorry for delivering hard blows on you." Bercouli apologies to him

".. It's okay.." Deku said as he heard Charlotte's telepath

"(Hey Deku.. are you feeling okay?)" Charlotte said

"Hm? Here's that voice again?! Am I going insane?!" Deku raised his eyebrow as he was confused again

"(I'm only using Telepath. It's the only way to talk to you. Sorry for scaring you out of nowhere. My name is Charlotte.)" Charlotte introduced herself to him

"Hm? Okay.. then where are you, Charlotte? I don't see you?" Deku said

("Sorry, I can't tell you. But I can tell you this at least..~)

"?!" Deku raised his eyebrow

- To be continued -