The Art of Magic

Welcome to the Concrete Jungle

Nex was chaotically waving venom around smiling. Relying on her instincts she dodged every blade that came her way, As she retaliated with fervor. As a knife flew her way a loud sound of metal colliding was heard as the hooded figure blocked the small knife.

Nex turned around and expressed her thanks as she stabbed the one who threw the knife.

It nodded and then dashed outside as Nex was busy saying something to the remaining Traitors on the ground. The hooded figure slowly chased a bystander on the earlier bout. He noticed that the hooded figure has been eyeing him for awhile.

He ran all the way from the middle of the street towards a small entrance in an unguarded bunker. He turned around and threw a dagger and almost hit the hooded figure.

It's figure became hazy as it sped up, the man however could see it's strike blocking it with his dagger. "You're the one hunting down Former Ragnarök members? You have a lot of guts I'll tell you that..."

The figure however ignored him and asked him a question. "Where is he!?" The Man scoffed, "Beat it out of me if you can." When they clashed blades, the hooded figure noticed that the man was injured. It probably happened a long time ago, and it's just showing the aftermath.

"Ragnarök general, Sjor'kai." It said as it steadied it's stance. "Ragnarök no longer exists, so stop calling me that." The Argothian man narrowed his eyes.

"You used to serve as a wise advisor to Kazama Haruki." It continued as they clashed blades once more. "What of it?" He said as he blocked it's strike. The Argothian's left leg was slightly shaking seeming as if he was struggling to even stand. "You alone helped Ragnarök stand back up even after the falling out of Haruki and Touma. Now you could barely even stand." The hooded figure said as it sent another flurry of slashes holding back completely. Sjor'kai however struggled to even keep up, getting wounded on his shoulder. "I take my work rather seriously. It ended in the most glorious of ways."

"You're living like a rat hiding in it's hole. Where's the glory there? If you're as wise as they say... Tell me where he is!" The hooded figure said as it prepared for another strike.

The Argothian named Sjor'kai laughed sarcastically as he held his wounded shoulder., "He's dead! What more do you want to find him for!?" He screamed clearly angered. The hooded figure sighed, "I don't believe he's dead."

"Hmph, Then you're as mad as the others. Samuel betrayed him and he killed all of those fucking pieces of shit traitors with him. Commander couldn't have had a more honorable death! It's been three years! let it go. Let them be the last ones to die..." He said sorrowfully.

The hooded figure lowered it's stance and sent an upwards slash towards the Argothian man but he quickly moved out of the way not noticing the wall behind him. "Fine, I shall make your retirement five years ago... Official this time."

Backed into a corner he tried to pull out his gun, but it was already prepared to strike so it sent out a stab towards the man.

But before the blade reached him a similar blade blocked the strike. It was a Man with a medium build A head shorter than the tall Argothian. He wore a wolf mask that covered his face, A jet black long coat and a black shirt underneath. Ragnarök's Mercenary Mark was engraved behind the imposing coat. A Wolf Biting Down on the Universe.

The hooded figure opened it's eyes wide beneath it's shadow covered countenance. it's hands were shaking as it hesitated whether to strike or not. The masked man took this opportunity to slide down a flashbang unnoticed by the hooded figure as it was in a daze. A small explosion followed by a dazzling flash of light made the hooded figure cover its face.

When it opened it's eyes they were gone. With a soft grunt, The hooded figure gripped the handle of it's blade and slowly walked back.

Nex on the other hand was too busy to notice this. If she did she would have chased them as well. She stared at the low-rank newbies laying in their pool of blood, their wounds too shallow to kill them quickly, but lethal Enough if left alone. 

"For breaking the Guilds code by accepting bounties outside of the guild and by taking assassination missions beyond your rank, you are hereby sentenced to..." She drew her blade and rested it on the nearest guy's neck. "Death"

The other one protested at her, "What the fuck is wrong with that? The Guild took so much time in issuing bounties because of the demand. We're trying to survive here! What the fuck is wrong with that!"

Nex shrugged, "You're barking at the wrong tree here. I'm not the one in charge I'm just doing their dirty work."

"Fuck all that! Magitech laid a big price for your head. Do you really think they'll easily be scared by the guild?" He said baring his teeth at Nex. A desperate attempt to save his life.

"Let me loop back the question to you, Do you really think the Guild gives a fuck about your measly life?" Nex calmly replied. Words were stuck in his mouth as Nex leaned in close. "Let me answer that for you. they don't. In this line of work it's either you or them." She said as she ended his life.

The last one ran away to the streets, scrambling on his way as he bled his way through. Before he could get far however he was blocked by a soldier covered in black alloy armor. Holding the lastest AR-600 A Magitech custom.

He tried to run but before he could he was held by the shoulders and was forced to kneel.

Everyone inside the Bar made their way out seeing that it was Magitech, Dessir frowned. While Nick clicked his tongue, "They're here huh..."

Nex was standing right at the front, Suddenly a resounding series of claps came from behind the huge line of soldiers. "Bravo! Bravo! Ms.Nex! Color me impressed. I have to say I have completely underestimated the capabilities of the guild."

The blond haired man with a fierce countenance introduced himself in a soft voice, "Alexei Wozniak, Magitech's most prized private soldier and Captain of The Scythes. I am pleased to make your acquaintance.

The rumors were true indeed. You're a ruthless one aren't you. You butchered people from your side without batting an eyelid." He said as he nodded approvingly.

"We could use someone like you. You could be like me. We could be something more. Special..." He said as he reached his hands towards Nex.

"Oh you're special alright. The really special kind." Alex scoffed as he retracted his hand that was ignored by Nex, "You rely on childish taunts but I can see it in your eyes. I know you deep down. Because you're me. A Killing Machine engineered for efficiency" He said as he gave a knowing smile towards Nex.

She however scoffed and turned around to catch the two guns Dessir tossed at her. She holstered her weapons and waited for Alex to make a move.

"Hmm, perhaps you need time convincing." He raised his arms then all the soldiers aimed their weapons at Nex. The people behind her all raised their weapons to the Magitech soldiers as well.

"Are you seriously going to try and go against the guild?" Dessir asked him as if he's looking at a joke. Alex however sighed, "A group of Jaded old bones thinking that they're still relevant to this day and age. We are the new order... We don't need a bunch of fools dictating how the universe is ran."

"Both the U.C.P. and The guild is worthless, for we come to usher in the new age. Their rules and boundaries will be erased for the betterment of everything." He stared at Nex, waiting for a response from her.

"Is that your way of saying that you're waging war against them?" Dessir asked with his grim eyes.

Alex responded with a grin, "No...not yet. But you idiots won't be alive to see it." He aimed at the back of the kneeling man's head and pulled the trigger spraying his blood on the nearby floor.

But before he could order his men to kill everyone a soft breeze passed them by, instantly bisecting two of Magitech's private soldiers. Their blood and guts splattered everywhere. "I made the first move, are you idiots going to be just standing there or shoot?"

The hooded figure asked as it looked at Nex. Nex on the other hand smiled at the provocation and fired her guns.