Seven Ring: First Stage Vol. 2
Chapter 45: The Arrival of Kartik
Our story continues from where it left off.
Unknown Person:
Why does everyone look so shocked?
Piece:
You shouldn't interfere in someone else's fight. The price for that mistake is your life.
Unknown Person:
You're right… but you are interfering in my work. That might cost you your life as well.
Why are all of you staring at me like that? Oh… I haven't introduced myself yet.
My name is Kartik.
(As he says his name, his power begins to release.)
(It is revealed that this person is none other than Kartik, who has just arrived.)
Piece:
She immediately activates another skill — Accurate of Detraction.
Kartik:
Looks like you won't listen… I thought we were similar, but I was wrong.
I hope you give me a good fight.
(The dark shadow beside Kartik thinks:)
"Foolish girl… run away. The one you are about to face is a monster. He will show no mercy."
"I almost feel pity… just like he destroyed me, now it will be her turn."
Piece:
Her eyes suddenly glow, and she instantly uses Accurate of Detraction on Kartik.
Marks begin to shine on Kartik's chest in a white light—
And then a massive explosion occurs.
The blast is so powerful that nothing is visible.
Everyone is thrown far away — Navi, Star, Billy, and all the hunters fall to the ground, heavily injured.
They all stare toward the explosion site.
Navi:
Did he die? That was such a powerful skill… was she holding back against us until now?
Star:
Is she really an S-rank hunter?
Billy:
I think we should run from here…
Piece:
Suddenly, she is shocked.
The one she attacked with such a powerful skill… is standing right in front of her, completely unharmed.
In the darkness, only his glowing red eyes are visible.
Everyone is stunned — How is he still alive?
Kartik (in a cold voice):
Attacking me… is the same as inviting your own death.
Piece's skill is still active — the red sky remains.
Kartik raises his hand toward the sky…
A massive sword of fire begins to form above.
Navi:
Immediately understands Kartik's intention.
"Billy! Star! Run!"
Everyone starts running without hesitation.
This time, it's not shock… it's pure fear.
The flaming sword begins to descend toward Piece.
Piece (arrogantly):
Are you insane? My specialty is fire… and you're attacking me with fire?
Kartik (smiling slightly):
Are you blind? Can't you see something else mixed within the flames?
Foolish girl… you will regret this mistake.
Piece:
She looks closely at the sword… and is shocked.
This… is impossible!
She tries to control the flames—but fails.
BOOM!!!
A massive explosion occurs, creating a huge crater nearly 400 meters wide.
(Kartik explains:)
"I simply modified her skill… I mixed my yellow thunder into her flames.
Surviving that is almost impossible."
Navi, Star, and Billy are thrown far away again by the impact.
No one understands what is happening anymore.
Kartik:
Remember one thing…
I start the game… and I'm the one who ends it.
(It is revealed that he is saying this to Piece…)
Piece is still standing—but barely alive.
Her body is badly injured, blood is flowing, her clothes are torn… yet she refuses to give up.
Kartik:
You still have one chance… surrender. I might spare your life.
Piece (struggling):
I never learned how to give up…
If I want something, I achieve it—no matter what it takes.
Kartik:
I've never seen someone as stubborn as you…
Fine, your choice. Consider this your final decision.
(Kartik slowly walks toward her…)
Piece cannot move her body due to the thunder effect.
She can only glare at him with anger.
Kartik (suddenly in a gentle tone):
Hey… beautiful. Will you allow me to hold your hand?
I'm impressed by your courage.
(The dark shadow beside Kartik thinks:)
"That smile… he's about to do something dangerous."
Everyone is shocked — Piece, Navi, Star…
Navi:
That smile… it doesn't mean anything good.
Kartik:
Suddenly grabs her hand—
And throws her straight into the monster gate!
Everyone is stunned. It all happened so fast that Piece didn't even get time to react.
Kartik (coldly):
What did you think? That I would spare you?
Inside that gate… you'll receive an honorable death.
(He looks toward Navi, Star, and Billy…
Fear is clearly visible on all their faces.)
Outro
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