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Chapter Five- Interrogating Demise- The World

 

Paul started speaking.

“The Knights were originally formed to stop all hackers in The World. However, when we caught wind of the Horsemen, you four became our number one priority. Thus, we were sent to follow you, to track you, and to see if you had any altered data.” The other knight picked up.

“When the Horseman known as Conquest rose, I was commanded to find you four, allow you to defeat Conquest, then turn you in to Lady Celeste for deletion.”

“Wait. What's your name?” Joker asked.

“My name is Uso.”

“So, Uso, what stopped you from fulfilling your duty?” She asked.

“You four gated into a non-entry point, or a point of no return. We, the knights, figured you were dead or deleted.

“However, when you returned, we were told to renew our search. Using Paul, we were able to determine what first brought you under our suspicion. Thus, we posted the message about the Twilight Dragon in order to draw you into a trap.”

“Taking a page out of the old book, eh Subaru? Sound familiar, Tsukasa?” Bear asked. Tsukasa smiled.

“I guess Dad.”

“Well, is this everything?” Joker demanded.

“Yes.”

“Of course. We wouldn't lie to you.” Joker nodded.

“Okay, is there anything else we wanna know?”

“Yes.” Pai stepped forward. “What is the business relationship between Mr. Ides and Mr. Sides?” The knights thought for a second.

“They are two of our bosses. Admins, you call them. They were the ones who suggested using the post on the BBS to lure you out.” Pai nodded.

“Okay. And what all do you know concerning our Real Life?”

“Accessing that data is illegal. We suggested putting a watch on you to determine when you log in and out, but it was shot down by the admins.”

“Yep, a page out of the old book.” Ginkan muttered.

“Thus, we had to lure you.”

“In order to make the admins look good?” BT asked.

“Yes. Of course.”

“Oh, tell me, is there another leader of the knights, or is it just Celeste?” Sircosgi asked.

“She is it.”

“And if she were to die?”

“We would be rendered headless, which would cause our disbanding.” Paul said.

“Okay, just a few more questions.” Badger said. “Like, why do you all want us dead? We are trying to help!”

“You are an illegal. There is no gray area in the issue. You use special skills that aren't available to anyone else. Thus, you must be dealt with in order to preserve the games dynamics.”

“By the way, were you aware that the people who fought for America's freedom were also stand alone criminals?”

“Yes, but how is that relevant?” Uso asked.

“We fight for freedom, and anyone who stands against us fight for the Horsemen. So, in all honesty, which is the wrong party?”

The two fell silent.

“It depends on your definition of wrong. Neither side believes they are wrong. Thus you are right in that aspect. However, based on the dynamics, neither of you are correct, for you do illegal things to get things done. Thus, the question has no answer.”

“Okay. One last one for me. Where do all the people who are in a comatose state go?”

“That is an unknown. We tried to find it, but were unable to. Thus, if you find that, you have done something else the Knights could never do.” Paul said. Joker stepped forward.

“I have already thought of what I am going to do with you. We can't afford to have you running around, telling our secrets, like last time. So, in order to preserve order and promote freedom and justice, I have one request:

I want you two to die, here and now.” Paul immediately keeled over, his character disappearing. Uso, however, remained.

“You have an order. I demand your death!” Joker screamed. Uso merely smiled.

“Death is too easy. You will learn that.” He raised his hand and cried out a spell word. A barrier was formed so that Joker was separated from the rest of the group, and was stuck with Uso.

“This isn't your lucky day, girl. You get to play a part in raising Chaos! But, because you won't agree to do it,” he lazily pointed a finger at her, “I will have to compel you to.” An amber aura shone around Uso, which solidified into a beam that shot through Joker. She was raised into the air.

“Shit. That's the possession spell.” Pai muttered. “That means that she-“

 

 

“Morgan Bailey! Get down here now!” Morgan's mother shouted. “Jeez, must be playing The World again. Bailey!” She opened the door to her room. “Mor-“ She stopped in mid-word. Morgan was on the floor, controller in hand.

“Morgan!” Her mom took off her visor and found her to be non-responsive. “911!” She raced to a phone, dialed the three magic numbers, and waited to connect.

 

 

Joker hit the ground, hard.

`That's okay.' She thought. `I'll just log out.' She tried to take off her visor. `I can't move!' She looked at Uso.

“Well, my pretty, you have control over your mind. However, you have no control over your body. Get used to it. Now, I think that if I-“ He slapped her with the flat of his sword. “Hurts, doesn't it?”

 

Sircosgi looked at everyone else.

“There is nothing we can do to save her?” They all shook their head. “Very well. We will mourn later. For now, we must retreat. To Net Slum.” The group gated out, leaving Joker.

 

Joker saw everyone leave and cried internally. She was abandoned to her own doom.

“Come now, puppet. Follow me, and stay close. Or else.” She didn't want to, but her body followed Uso through a portal he created, and to a field she didn't recognize.