The shocking news spread around the world.

[Gojo Masakado DEAD]

There were countless people who still couldnt believe the news. After all Gojo Masakado, just like The Sanctuary Knights, was a person that ignited the flames of hope within the hearts of the people.

However it didnt take long for people to finally accept that what had happened was the truth.

The communication networks once again worsened and even telephones, TVs and the internet couldnt be used any more. Furthermore, the monsters once again began appearing in front of the people that were once again experiencing a shock similar to the one from The Calamity.

Similar to the first time it had happened the monsters once again began spreading fear around the world and in the midst of that fear it was discovered the BOSS like monsters were once again beginning to appear.

The areas that were previously safe from the menace of the monsters this time were not spared, as monsters ran amok even there, inviting despair into the hearts of people.

[ChinaLeo Garcia]

We somehow managed to escape from Bangkok and come to China.

Originally we were planning on going directly to a relatively safe place within Europe however, with the worsening of the communication systems and the appearance of monsters in the skies, we deemed that a long flight would be dangerous.

That is why we had picked the safest country that was within flying range, and that was China. After all China was the home of Suzaku, a mutant organization with over 50 members.

We were currently heading towards Suzakus Headquarters in Chengdu. After landing at the airport we split into several cars and began moving.

Freya: I still cant believe that Gojos dead It all just feels like a nightmare.

Me, Gress and Freya were currently in the car. Due to being the only one that had fought the Black Knight before, Freya couldnt seem to accept the situation at all.

You did say that the Black Knight wasnt strong enough to defeat Gojo after all. However it did seem that Gojo was acting a little bit off during the fight, what do you think about it Freya?

I think the Black Knight was definitely stronger than the time I fought with him. However, I still dont think he could have beat Gojo Something was definitely wrong.

So it seems it wasnt just me that felt something was off, which means

Gress, you appraised him right? What did you see?

That is said Gress, seemingly finding it hard to speak. Just as I was beginning to wonder what might be wrong he continued

Im sorry Master Leo I couldnt appraise him

You couldnt appraise him!? What happened?

Gress had the Unique Skill Magic Eye. It gave him the ability to appraise everything. Something like this had never happened before.

Did you at least see something?

I did find out that his names Hubris and that hes a Lv 99 Hero. My normal Appraisal Skill worked without any problems, however I couldnt see anything beyond that.

So you mean to say that only your Magic Eye ability didnt work?

What is going on Could it be

A Unique Skill that prevents Unique Skills!?

Master Leo! Thats it! That would explain why Gojo was acting so strange, after all he has an unbelievable amount of Unique Skills!

Freya: Apart from Gress none of us have any Unique Skills. He was probably a natural enemy to Gojo We should have gone in to help after all

That would have been impossible Freya, theres no way we could have kept up with their speed. If we had joined we would have probably only been a hindrance to Gojo.

There was no meaning in feeling sorry for ourselves. The important thing was to bounce back from this and figure out what to do next.

Currently there are two things we know about the Black Knight.

Two? Whats there besides him being able to prevent the use of Unique Skills?

If his class is really a Hero then he should have the Light Protection Class Skill. The time he fought Freya was during the night. While when he fought Gojo it was mid-day and he was way stronger then. The reason would probably be that Skill of his.

If we were to fight the Black Knight it would have to be at night. I wouldnt be able to reap the benefits of my Light Protection, however him not being able to reap its benefits was more important

[ChinaSichuan ProvinceChengdu]

After arriving at Suzakus Headquarters, we were greeted with terrifying news.

Monsters have started appearing around the world again?

Yes, after we received the information, the communication networks immediately went down so we werent able to confirm it however, monster numbers have apparently rapidly increased in England, America and some other countries.

The one who answered my questions was Suzakus Vice Leader Ryu.

When you say England, do you mean that the Dragons have

Weve been told that a large number of them have once again appeared, yes.

All of our faces immediately became dim. After all we handed over the kids that Gojo had entrusted with us to Englands Government.

The reason being that the Dragon numbers had decreased drastically. We were stupid.

I cant believe we sent the kids to the country which is deemed to be the most dangerous This is all my fault.

I said while being extremely angry with myself.

Youre not to blame Leo. No one knew something like this would happen. I didnt expect it as well. said Carlo trying to console me, however the one who had given the order to send the kids to England was undoubtedly me. The blame was all on me.

We wont be able to go and help even if we leave now. We can only hope and put our trust in Englands Government.

Carlo was right, even if we wanted to go, finding a way to get to England in these circumstances would be almost impossible. I was frustrated at the current situation, but what bothered me even more was that I had failed Gojo.

Three days passed after that tragic event. The days of us continuing to stay within Suzakus Headquarters only continued.

Its no use Master Leo, I still cant contact them.

I see

I wanted to somehow get in touch with the English Government, however due to the increase of Magic Particles, the communication networks were only getting worse.

And due to our contact with The Sanctuary Knights Logistical Support in Switzerland being cut off, we couldnt figure out the current situation the world was in.

Are Wan and the others still not back?

Mostly all of them are out searching, however it seems like theyre having a rough time.

China was no different than the other countries. Monsters were once again beginning to appear and casualties were only increasing. Currently Suzaku have gathered all of its members in a desperate search for Chinas new BOSS.

Still according to Carlos words, they were having a hard time.

We had also gotten a cooperation request from the Chinese Government regarding the subjugation. Of course, we were planning to help even without the request however

Once Wan and the other find the BOSS, well immediately leave as well. Make sure youre ready.

Wan: We were currently separated into three groups, looking around the places with a high density of Magic Particles, however we were still unable to find anything.

Last time we were able to succeed in the subjugation because Gojo was here.

If this times BOSS was as strong as the one from that time then Just thinking about it frightened me.

Wan, lets pull back for a bit. It might not be here. said Ryu, which only raised the tension in the air even more.

Due to not being able to communicate with the other two groups that had gone to search for the BOSS further up ahead, we had decided on using a summoned monster, situated within Headquarters in order to convey the message through it, should they find something.

Following the plan our group headed back to Suzakus Headquarters.

Just as we turned around to go back, a cold rain began pouring down.

Gojo Are you really gone?

Master Leo! Wan and the others are back.

Being followed by several dozens of people, Wan came back. After she entered and let down her luggage, I approached her.

How was it?

Hearing my question, Wan shook her head sideways.

We searched desperately, however we werent able to find any clues. How is it on your end, did you manage to get in contact?

No luck here as well.

I see sighed Wan with a tired expression.

Wan I know this might not be the time but Id still like to ask. How many of the weapons and armor that Saruman gave you do you have?

Wan looked completely beat so in her stead Vice Leader Ryu answered me.

We have equipments enough for 20 people. It has been of a huge help to us.

20 peoples worth

Is there something wrong Leo? asked Carlo, seeming intrigued by my question.

Even if we do defeat the BOSS lurking in China, that doesnt mean that the whole problem will be taken care of with just that. The reason for the sudden increase of monsters throughout the world is definitely that black gem that the Black Knight threw towards the sky.

That gem that you say you saw floating towards the sky?

Thats right. If we dont destroy that gem, this hell will probably never end.

The faces of everyone currently here became dim.

We will probably end up once again going to Bangkok and confronting the Black Knight as well as that monster that he summoned. For that we will need more people and weapons, but

80% of the weapons confiscated from Saruman were destroyed The remaining ones just wont be enough said Carlo biting his lip and showing an irritated expression.

Its that Hans bastards fault! I dont know where he disappeared to, but if I find him, I swear Ill punch the life out of him!! said Elias, who was normally pretty calm. I couldnt blame him as I perfectly understood how he was feeling.

Just as when we were about to turn around and go back to our rooms, Wan suddenly tried to say something with a really exhausted voice.

Leo do you think that Gojo Is he really gone? I still cant believe it

This was my first time seeing Wan like this. I wanted to say something that would cheer her up and light her fire of hope once more, however now wasnt the time for such words.

Wan If he was still alive do you really believe that Gojo would just sit around and do nothing with the world in the state that its currently in? The only thing we can do now is accept his death.

We had to do it with just us With just us