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Burst Link!

Let me be in time!

That's Takumu?

Cyan Pile!

I can't believe you're a Burst Linker.

Taku.

But you really upset me yesterday.

How much did you enjoy direct linking on the bed with Chiyu?

What was it like, touching Chiyu while thinking about me?

You installed a virus on her neuro-linker, and you think it's okay to

look through her memory and her viewer whenever you want!

But didn't you check her memory too?

Even though she's not yours!

But who understands girls anyway?

Chiyu always seems happier when

she's with you, more than when she's with me. It's always been that way!

That's why I was so happy when she chose me.

So she finally made the right choice, eh?

Do you really mean that?

She was really in agony over it!

Your grades and your kendo aren't even really you.

It's all Brain Burst and accelerating!

But that is my power!

It was the kendo captain who introduced me to the world of Burst Linkers a year ago.

She was a close aide of the Blue King and thought I would make a good bodyguard.

They had high hopes for me!

Yet...

just because you've suddenly become a Burst Linker,

you somehow think it makes you my equal?

It's true you're better than me in a lot of ways.

But you're a dumbass!

A dumbass?

Yep, and that's why you can never beat me.

Have you ever beaten me at any game?

Haru.

I'm about to take away the one thing you're still proud of!

He's fast! But not faster than Ash's bike!

I can dodge him.

Running away so soon?

Haru!

Open up!

Did Takumu invite people through the Global Net?

I know his speed.

There's nothing to fear!

I've got to beat him!

I get it now.

This area suits your silly little hit-and-run tactics, Haru.

Rather, Silver Crow!

He doesn't know what my speed is like yet.

Before he does, I have to destroy him!

Now's my chance!

Good game, as always, Haru.

But if that's all you've got, it's not enough!

You dumbass!

Chiyu doesn't care if you're at the

top of your class or if you're a kendo champion!

She just wanted you to stay the same!

But you... You're too dumb!

Who do you think you are?!

Splash Stinger!

You got some nice sharp jabs in there.

But it just gave me enough time to prime my finisher.

Using your finishing move well is what a duel is all about.

Looks like your move is primed as well. Why don't you try it?

A head butt will be no use now.

But I've got my fists, my feet,

and my speed!

Your leg came off! How fragile!

So much for your metal color.

Oh no! I'm done for!

I can't escape! I can't do anything!

It was always going to come to this, Haru.

It suits you.

You had a lot to say for yourself before,

as if you're the only one who understands Chiyu.

I do know her.

I know her better than you!

So what about me?

Sometimes she just seems sad when we're alone.

And I realized that it was because she was thinking about you.

How do you think it makes me feel, Haru?

Because it's just how you are...

You keep us both bogged down,

and we just can't escape from you!

Please just disappear, Haru,

so that Chiyu and I can be free!

Let's finish this, Haru,

once and for all.

Spiral Gravity Driver!

He's got a little energy left,

but time will be up soon anyway.

Were you watching everyone?

Especially members of the Blue Legion!

I can still fight! I can still serve!

There's no reason to abandon me just because I wasted some points!

Right?!

I can still serve!

There's no reason to abandon me just because I wasted some points!

Right?!

Taku.

Takumu.

You're...

This is a fight I had to win.

For Taku, and Chiyu,

and myself,

and for Snow Black.

But even if I carry on...

Where am I?

Snow Black!

I...

I couldn't protect you...

Couldn't live up to your expectations...

I thought I could change.

That I could be changed by your words, your kindness, and your love.

But it's no good.

It's all my fault

that my avatar is like this.

I'm always living my life

staring at the ground instead of watching the clouds go by.

I just wanted to reach you somehow,

while you gently flap your wings far away in the sky.

High up, far away. Escape from the mire that real life is.

I just wanted to fly away with you...

Being strong isn't just about winning.

Of course.

It's not just about winning.

Even if I look ridiculous, even if I'm defeated and left covered in mud,

as long as I fight and continue to keep my head up,

then that is the true show of strength!

Isn't that right, Snow Black?

Wings?

I feel hot.

It's calling me.

Let's go!

No limits...

This world has

no limits!

Look!

He's hovering!

It's not a jump? He's flying! Unbelievable!

The ability to fly.

Look at those wings.

I knew this day would come.

Silver Crow

is the first flying avatar in Accel World!

Is there any data on him?

Who's his guardian?

Contact HQ!

You! Don't you dare look down on me!

Taku.

A finisher?!

Take this!

Lightning Cyan Spike!

Haru!

Taku!

I'm sure you'll be known

as the fastest Linker in Accel World some day.

Knowing that,

you'll unlock the ultimate powers hidden in our brains and our souls.

I can see it! Snow Black, I can see it!

We're flying?!

Don't! Please don't drop me, Haru.

I'll lose all my points.

I can't!

Without Brain Burst I'd be nothing!

Please! Please, Haru...

What?! After you tried to

destroy her one and only dream!

You're right, Haru.

I can't beat you,

as always, when it comes to these games.

I'm sorry.

You win, Haru!

Do you concede, Taku?

Concede that you can never beat me in Accel World?

In the real world you're better than me at everything!

But here you can't beat me.

We've become equals!

Become my ally.

Join forces with me, Taku!

Fight like me as one of her followers.

How can you trust me?

I've betrayed my legion, the rules of Brain Burst,

and even my only two real friends.

We'll tell Chiyu everything.

About Brain Burst, about our fight,

and even the feelings we've hidden all this time.

We'll probably

have to start our relationship all over again.

Do you think I've done the right thing, Snow Black?

Snow Black!

Snow Black!

Snow Black!

Thank God.

I knew you'd be okay.

Your voice was all I could hear in my dark void.

You protected me.

All this damage...

Thank you, Haruyuki.

It was all thanks to you, telling me to believe in myself.

How beautiful. This is the real you.

There's never been a duel avatar who could fly before.

My instincts were right.

You're going to change this world.

It's time

for me to leave my peaceful cocoon and aim for the sky once more.

I must apologize to you, Cyan Pile.

I've avoided letting you have a prestigious battle with me countless times.

But now I'm ready to show you my true self.

And if you wish,

I'll fight you with all my might.

Hey, is that...

That avatar! It can't be...

That duel avatar is...

Accel World's biggest traitor, the Black King! Black Lotus!

She's still alive?

How beautiful.

You said it was hideous, but it's not at all!

Really?

I don't even have hands for you to hold.

So, Silver Crow, will you take me on a flight?

Yes.

Let's go then.

Okay.

Hold on.

This is amazing! I could get addicted to this!

Hear me, Burst Linkers in the legions of the six kings!

I am Black Lotus! The king who has rebelled against your kings' rule!

Along with my legion, the Nega Nebulous,

we will remove our shackles and destroy this sham of a truce!

Take up your swords! Raise your torches high!

The time to fight has come!

Um,

congratulations?

No, still too soon.

She hasn't even been discharged yet.

What should I—

Hey!

How long are you going to keep me waiting? Get in here!

Sorry!

Hey, it's been a while, Haruyuki.

Yes.

So, the backdoor is now completely patched out

thanks to a server update.

The guardian who gave Taku the backdoor program

had all her points removed as punishment.

Though they still don't know who created the program.

It's probably someone in the yellow legion, as that's their specialty.

We'll definitely find out one day.

Oh, I forgot.

Here.

They gave it to me. I'm returning it.

Did you read it?

Um, no! Yes! Well...

Forgive me, Snow Black.

Listen up, Haruyuki.

It's about time you called me by my real name.

Okay.

Um,

I don't even know what it is.

You just said you read this.

No, I just had a quick peek.

That's so typical of you, Haruyuki.

Well, let me introduce myself.

Although it's not that interesting.

My name is...

Next time, "Retribution."

As surely as a stream flows down from high to low ground.

Retribution awaits Haruyuki and Takumu.