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Arita Haruyuki, who hid a secret camera

Arita Haruyuki, who hid a secret camera

Uh, hey.

It's been a while.

Something wrong? What's with the call all of a sudden?

Actually, I wanna ask you something.

Can we meet in the real world sometime soon? Takumu, too.

It's raining, y'know?

But I'd love some cake. With lots of strawberries on it...

Sure thing. I'll buy you whatever you want, Yuniko!

Just call me Niko.

I know a really good cake shop. Let's meet up there, Haruyuki!

Through an endless sky we fly

guided by invisible wings

Far in the distance the future awaits us

though as yet we cannot see it

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Why have I already awoken?

Day and night pass by too fast

We live our lives engulfed by hazy darkness and knowing it

The day I found you a wind blew that changed it all

A trembling passion

Everything was part of a process that led me to you

Slowly opening up my eyes within the blackness

I can feel how the future will be from far away

and want it to send my heart racing

It's unlimited

It's unlimited

If I can believe in myself again

I will awaken to the light

because you believed in me and now you are here

Never let me go

I'll never lose my way

Here we make a new world

and I'll be proud of the wounds it took

So we smash gravity

So the Red King agreed to meet with us?

Yeah, eventually.

Looks like the rumor spread like wildfire.

I've done nothing wrong.

Of course not. I can't believe Sugeno would call you in without any real evidence.

Nomi probably said something.

Nomi?

I guess I should tell you.

This whole ordeal was a trap that he set up.

And I fell right into it.

I see.

The photo I sent you had a virus in it.

Sorry, Haru. I should've checked it first.

It's not your fault.

No, I should've realized something was up when I noticed how big the file was.

But instead...

Instead, I barged into your house when you were already feeling down,

gave you a hard time...

And then I even hit you!

Haru...

W-What?

Haru, hit me.

No. It's fine. There's no need...

If you don't, I won't be able to forgive myself!

Wait, Taku!

I...

I deserved to be hit.

Huh?

Chiyu, I'm sorry!

The visual masking program tricked me into entering their shower room,

and I saw Chiyu in there.

I'm sorry...

I see.

So you saw her in the shower...

I'm so sorry. Especially for not telling you...

I don't need the details right now.

For Chiyu's sake.

You're the best, man.

Long time no see, Haruyuki!

You're as fat as ever!

You too, Doc. You're as gloomy as ever.

The Strawberry Labyrinth!

I got here early so I already ordered.

Is coffee okay for you two?

S-Sure...

Two coffees, please.

None for you!

Looks gross.

I didn't mean it!

Open wide.

You're too easy.

Anyway, Niko... Can we just get to the point?

Sure, you have 'til I down ten strawberries.

Well, I'll try to be quick...

Um, could you teach the profess—

Er, Takumu, I mean... Show him how to use the incarnate system.

What did you say?

We need to borrow the back room for a bit.

W-Wait up...

You retard! How dumb can you be, talking about incarnation in public?!

I'm sorry!

So, where did you two losers hear about the incarnate system?

Let's start there.

Dusk Taker.

A duel avatar that can steal other abilities?

Between that and incarnation, I'd say he'd be

way too much for you to handle at this stage.

That's unfortunately the case.

I know how you feel and all, but it's not my legion's problem.

After all, it would be advantageous for me to ignore

it if it leads to the downfall of the Nega Nebulous.

But knowing you, your reaction is probably like,

"Wah, that's no fair, we helped your legion out when you were in trouble."

"You're in our debt," or some bullshit.

I feared this day, and here we are.

Regardless, I dunno if giving you a lecture on the incarnate system is a fair trade.

So you're going to help us?!

Damn it...

I'd have taken the Royal Palace over the Strawberry

Labyrinth if I knew this is what you were after.

You're the best!

Do you have a foot fetish or something?!

You pervert!

Plug this in.

What's that?

Are you really in a position to be cautious?

This room blocks radio waves, so we have to

connect to the global network with a cable!

I need to get back to my dorm by 6, so I can

only spend about a half hour with you here.

In Accel World that's 500 hours, or 20 days.

It'll take about that long for you to acquire the

kind of skills you could put to practical use.

No, it shouldn't take more than a week. That'll be enough.

Oh? Getting cocky, Professor?

You can talk big now, but I'm going to make sure

to see if that resolve of yours is real or not.

Are you ready?

Unlimited Burst!

Ew, not the Ice and Snow Stage! I hate this one.

Hey, Crow,

is that metal armor cold resistant?

Yes. Pretty much.

No fair!

Just because I don't take damage doesn't mean it isn't cold as hell!

All right. Let me start with the characteristics of the incarnate system.

We're listening!

First of all, your finishing move gauge doesn't go down when you use it.

Second, an incarnate skill can only be

defended against by another incarnate skill.

Third, they're really shiny!

Shiny?

Crow, show us a little sample.

Show us a bit of what you know.

Okay.

My hand is a sword.

A sword that moves faster than the speed of light, that cuts through anything.

Oh? Better than expected.

That's very impressive. For a newbie's first step, of course.

First step?

Let me show you what an incarnation strong enough to use in battle looks like.

The Over Ray lives up to its name.

The expanded range is the first of four basic types of incarnate skills.

Let me show you the second.

An expanded movement ability.

That's all.

What about the third and fourth?

Expanded offensive power and increased armor strength,

but I can't use either of them.

Can't use them? King Niko?

That's right.

Even someone like me knows their limit.

The world's a scary place.

The closer I get, the more ways I can get hurt.

I need to keep my distance.

Scarlet Rain was born from those mental scars, from that sense of longing...

Niko...

Willpower alone won't allow me to strengthen the

offensive and defensive power of this avatar.

So in other words,

the types of incarnate skills you can obtain

will depend on the nature of your duel avatar.

Yes.

Your willpower is essential for confronting your own weaknesses,

but it's not for defeating your enemies.

That's why you shouldn't use them unless someone's using them against you.

We can begin training as long as you understand that.

Pile, are you a melee or long range type?

Melee of course. Look how bright blue his avatar is.

That's what I thought, but with his enhanced armament...

Oh yeah.

I had a feeling it would come to this.

That I'd have to face my mental scars to acquire incarnate skills.

In that case, I'll leave you be.

No, I want you to hear this.

I should have told you a long time ago.

Accel World

Cyan Pile is fundamentally a melee type.

However, it was initially created with a long range weapon.

This is probably a visual manifestation of my fears.

Your fears?

I was severely bullied

from third to fifth grade, in elementary school.

Back then, the older students at my kendo class singled me out.

They said they were just practicing their thrusts,

but they did it over and over again...

I still have a scar, even now.

Taku. I had no idea...

This pile driver is probably from being jabbed over and over,

the embodiment of my fears.

At the time, I wanted to line them all up and skewer them with an iron stake.

So even though my avatar is a melee type,

I was given a piercing weapon instead of a sword.

Red King.

I've been listening. About your trauma...

If you can overcome that fear as a true melee avatar,

you can master the expanded offensive power type of incarnate skills.

Yes.

So the professor and I are going to start the real training now.

Right. In that case...

I'll go figure out how Dusk Taker keeps his name off the match list.

Thank you, Haru.

Before you go, I'll teach you one more thing about incarnation.

That expanded weapon range skill you showed us before, did you give it a name?

A name?

The speed and strength of your image is the key to incarnate skills.

Give it a name, then trigger it by calling it out.

Do it right now.

Um, okay. I know! Laser Sword!

How lame!

All right then, what was the name of your skill?!

Why would I tell you? Idiot.

Good luck, Taku.

This way. Quickly.

Oh, thanks.

We'll go out the back. Follow me, Silver Crow.

What?! You know my name?!

Don't run away. It's too late now anyway.

Scarlet Rain told me to help you with your investigation.

My name is Blood Leopard.

Leopard for short. Not blood.

And just Pard if you want to make it shorter than that.

Wait a second.

So this isn't just an ordinary cake shop, but Prominence, the Red Legion's base...

And this waitress is a Burst Linker?

I thought she was pretty unfriendly for a waitress.

I've waited ten seconds. You can think and walk at the same time.

This is how my master explained things.

There's a Burst Linker who isn't on the match

list when he's connected to the local network.

And you want to break through his shield. That's it.

'Kay?

Yeah, that's about it.

I've heard rumors lately about intruders on local networks.

Do they know who's doing it?

Unknown, currently.

They're getting in from some other net.

Where is it located?

Akihabara.

Akihabara? That's the Yellow Legion's territory.

Right. Let's go there now.

Wow!

Huh?!

Come on. Let's go.

No way. Um... I'm...

Start.

You're gonna go dressed like that?

Changing would waste time.

What about your job?

My shift ended at five.

Any more questions?

Don't think so.

'Kay.

Hold tight.

Stop running away!

I've defused them!

Face them head on!

We can't begin until you've conquered your fears!

R-Right!

Do you want to give up here?

No.

Once more, please.

That's the spirit!

Here it comes!

I can't run away.

Haru did it by himself.

He got stronger.

So can I!

We really stand out...

Yep.

Going into the Yellow Legion's stronghold like this seems dangerous.

N.P. It'd be worse if we didn't stand out.

Huh?

I see.

C'mere.

All right!

Oh man, a game center!

An old fashioned one with real arcade games!

My real money... I don't have a hundred yen coin.

Forget it.

Where are we going?

A dive café.

There's only one chair...

The doubles booths were taken.

Squeeze in, we'll both sit.

Um, well...

N.P.

I don't care about a kid sitting next to me.

Maybe I care!

And considering the requirements to be a Burst Linker, she can't be more

than three years older than me!

When we dive, slip into the Akihabara access gate with the BG tag on it.

Counting down. One... Zero.

Wai—

Direct Link!

I prepared something to help you blend in.

Looks good on you.

Where are we?

Akihabara Battle Ground.

A sacred place for Burst Linkers.

Sacred place?

Is it the Yellow Legion's headquarters or something?

No.

This is the only area in Akihabara that's definitely neutral. Stay close.

Good evening, Matchmaker.

Well, look who it is! How long has it been?

Eight months.

Have you missed having a real fight here?

Or do you need some pocket change?

Sorry, but today I haven't come for a fight...

Not to gamble, either.

Gamble? With real money?!

It's only with students' pocket change.

Even if you win, you don't get much.

I want to know more about the intruders on the local nets.

About Burst Linkers who don't appear on match lists.

Where did you hear about that?

I'll be the one asking the questions.

I don't want payment. I want to hear your story.

It's becoming a big problem here, too.

A big problem?

Listen, little one...

This is sacred ground for fighters that not even the

the ruler of Akihabara, the Yellow King, can touch.

But about a week ago, some punk showed up without registering as a challenger,

and he only picks fights with opponents that suit him.

His name also doesn't show up on the match list,

even though he's connected to the local net.

If we let him carry on like that, he could

threaten the very existence of the Akihabara BG.

What's the name of this Burst Linker who doesn't appear on the list?

Rust Jigsaw.

I held out my hands, yet my dreams were farther

as I looked up to the Heavens and understood nothing

I was looking, yearning for an answer

yet pretended I'd given up caring about it

I used to be alone and had what my future meant down wrong

There's no denying it

All you have is so warm

since all of it is true love and true tenderness

All you think fascinates me

since all of it are true feelings and true strength

I want to tell you of my love

Next time, "Determination."

Haruyuki finally finds out the truth.

His decision triggers what could be the end of it all.