Endless Winter's
Chapter 11: A Tower Standing In Snow

"We've arrived!"

In front of them was a no-man's tower that had partially damaged its exterior.

"I don't feel the life energy in this tower!" Said Hinata using her ability.

"It's gonna be so easy!" Said Riyo who went inside casually.

"Wait Riyo!" Chika who was always on guard.

"If you yell too much, a bunch of monsters can get here!" Hinata.

Then Hinata entered the old tower.

"Hey..don't leave me alone!"

When they come in...

"Cih, why is there a task that traces this old building? Nothing interesting here!" Riyo.

"Maybe we should head upstairs." Advice from Chika.

"It makes sense to you too."

A few hours had already passed, but they did not find anything interesting there.

"Huh.huh.up and down the stairs is also tiring ya." Chika.

"It's a waste of time! We better just go home!" Riyo was fed up.

"Wait a minute!"

"What's up, Hinata? You've seen it, right, there's nothing we can take home here! We'd better take the prize from this mission."

"Above us there is still one floor that we have not traced! There are probably a lot of treasures we can take home!" Hinata.

"What's? Why didn't you tell me from earlier? Let's get on!" Riyo's spirit is recovering.

Long story short, they found a new floor, where everything looks neat and luxurious.

"Eh.. there was no floor like this!" Chika is starting to suspect.

"Who cares? Importantly this floor seemed to hold a lot of treasures!"

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"See what we got this time?" Said Maria who saw the crystal ball.

"Is there anything special today?" Asked Aris who was curious to see the crystal ball.

"Do you not want to warmly welcome an uninvited guest this time?"

"Eh they seem to be. What if I'm the only one who'll welcome them?" Aris offered herself.

"Ha. it looks like we're going to get a friend dispute between friends. Please, greet them with your hospitality, Aris!"

"Of course, I'll show you my good manners! Hehe..." Said Aris while using the teleportation stone.

"Hey Warrance, how about you follow him?" Ask Maria.

"I think he can take care of everything, don't need my help either." Said the Warrance who did not want to bother.

"Why are you carrying a Smiles Cry mask?"

"Huh.this mask is almost useless without its partner. Better just throw it away." Warrance said with his unrest.

Suddenly, the mask shook and shone.

"Eh... What's wrong with this mask?"

"That's.the mask felt his partner was nearby. The longer the vibration, the more marked someone wearing the mask." Obviously Maria.

"Don't..." Said Warrance not finished yet, he had already left just like that.

"Huh.he doesn't know that I'm wearing this mask can control the mask users of his partner." Maria said while wearing the mask Warrance dropped.

While the condition of Chika and others...

"I've never seen this kind of room! I'm afraid that this pile of puppets is starting to move and attack us!" Chika said with her negative thoughts.

"You're always worried! Why don't you think of something positive, like we got a treasure and went home safely." Said the upset Riyo.

"As I saw there?" Chika pointed towards an open room containing treasures.

"Woooow.. My words are true!" Shouted Riyo who ran into the room.

Chika and Hinata. They immediately took everything they wanted. No wonder the bag is full of jewelry.

"See this! I finally got a new weapon!" Shouted Riyo who chose her new arrow.

"And look at these coins! I don't know how much food I can buy! Haaaa...." Chika who was overwhelmed with her imagination.

"I think that's enough. It's time to get out of here, before anyone comes!"

They came out of the room, greeted by an old friend.

"Yeah... How's everything going?" Warm regards from Aris.

"Eh..? The aris? How did you get here? And what brings you here?" Ask the astonished Chika.

"Nothing, just wanted to see an old friend. By the way, why just three? Where are the others?"

"You really are a savage woman! With such ease you say such a thing! Don't think that we've forgotten all your despicable deeds!" Shouted Riyo who did not accept.

"If only your friend Akemi didn't start it. That incident will definitely not happen." Said Aris casually.

"Currently, do you think your words will complain to us? It won't happen! Akemi's words are true! We have to kill this woman no matter what!" Riyo's emotions stirred up while taking out the sword she had just obtained.

"Riyo! Don't bring your emotions! Do you remember the old one?" Hinata's words calmed Riyo down.

"Hinata's right, you're the same as Akemi! Control yourself!"

Suddenly, a person wearing a familiar mask came from the sky.

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The loud sound of the fall of the mysterious person.

"So... Which one of you can I trust?" Say the mysterious person by pointing both swords at their figs.

"Achemy? Is that you?"

"Yes, here I am! Ryouta Akemi! A new hero who will fight the demons!" With a gallant voice, Akemi said such a thing.

"Hooo.. long time no see, sword boy Akemi!" Greetings Aris with a friendly smile.

"Don't call me your weird name! So... as a friend, do you still trust me?" Ask Akemi to Chika.

"Of course, we've always trusted you! Even for Riyo! Right Riyo?" Chika answered like there was no other choice.

"Is what he said true?" Ask Akemi again.

"Hmm errrgh's... Alright whatever!"

"Good! Now it's time for you to meet your end!" Akemi now pointed her sword towards Aris.

"Wah wow. just came and put a sword on just anyone. Very disrespectful!"

"Then eat the sword!" Akemi said as she threw her sword.

Aris just jumped a little can dodge that hovering sword. Then, he landed on the sword that was stuck on the wall.

"That's it?"

"After you!" Akemi's words are right behind Aris.

Aris who had predicted it, easily repelled his attack with his hand. Knowing her surprise attack failed, Akemi retreated and began using her magic power.

Akemi used various kinds of attribute additions to her. After that, he began to launch the same attack, but without throwing a sword.

"Same attack won't work for me!" Said Aris arrogantly.

Aris begins to fend it off with one hand, but...

"Pollution!"

Suddenly, his arm was completely paralyzed and he could not move at all.

Aris receives a hit from Akemi until it bounces away.

"What was that? Damnit damnit! My arm suddenly couldn't move!" Inner Aris.

Every time he fended off Akemi's attack, his limbs were suddenly completely paralyzed. And this is the crushing defeat of Aris.

After a long fight, Aris who was heavily injured, lay helplessly paralyzed.

Chika and the others saw the fight, very happy and proud of Akemi.

"You're so great, Akemi! You finally defeated your mortal enemy!" Praise Chika with happiness.

"Eh... What is this? Why are you guys yelling at me? Is there anything special?" Akemi asked who was like waking up from her dream.

"Haha..it's true! You are amazing! I misjudged all along." Said Riyo who also praised Akemi.

"Eh... Ahahaha thank you! I'm just doing what I can!" Akemi said with a bitter smile.

Then, Akemi turned towards Aris.

"Dead! You must die!" Akemi's murmurs are approaching Aris.

With a deep sense of vengeance, Akemi confirms Aris' death by stabbing him several times with her sword.

"Arrrgggh....! Arrggggh!!!!.... Aharghhh!!! Uhuk!"

Aris, who had been completely paralyzed, could only resign and not fight him.

"Dead! Die up! Die you! Die!" Shouted Akemi while continuing to stab Aris until he hit a hole.

Shortly after, Akemi bounces away due to a mysterious impulse.

"I think that's enough!" Said the newly arrived Warrance.

Seeing the figure of a new vampire woman appears, makes them wonder who can push Akemi without touch. His arrival made the atmosphere of the room into a very cold ice hell. The cold aura surrounding her intimidated Chika and the others.

Later, Aris is taken by some dolls to a safer place.

"Who are you? And how dare you bother me!" Akemi yells at the vampire woman.

"We've met before. But I will still introduce myself. My name is Warrance, The Last True Vampire. My purpose here is not to fight, but rather to make an offer for all of you." Warrance.

"Whatever offer you make, I'll refuse!" Shouted Akemi with her strong determination.

"Ho. I'm sure if you hear it, I'm sure you're not afraid to take it." Said the Warrance who did not deny it.

"Haaah... talk a lot about you! Accept this!" Shouted Riyo while shooting her strongest arrow that was 'Burning Shot'.

The ultimate attack from Riyo is on target about him. However, according to Warrance the attack was no different from the gust of wind passing by.

What was surprising was that Riyo instantly froze after launching the attack.

"Why can Riyo freeze like this? Is this the one?" Ask the confused Chika.

"What a thought you were! This is thanks to the 'Cold Aura' that is around my body. Whatever your method of attack, I will still return it with coldness until it freezes you!" Warrance clearly with his evil tone.

The three of them began to panic, and did not know what to do.

The Warrance began to approach the three of them. Step by step, his footprints were followed by freezing cold air. Everything he passed through nothing that did not freeze.

"Vaaahhh... I better get out of here!"

Akemi, fearing death, leaves Chika and Hinata alone with the monstrous monster.

"I'm sorry! I-i'm sorry! I'm a problem for you guys the umpteenth time! Pardon me! sorry!" Akemi's mind while flying away from this tower.

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