Double Rook Checkmate, an inescapable checkmate!

"Dimly seeping crest of turbidity, defiant and arrogant talent, surge, deny, paralyze, in an instant, hinder the long sleep!"

"Crawling iron princess, endlessly self-mutilating doll of mud, unite, rebound, extend to the ground, and know your own powerlessness!"

As the series of chants rang out, the Rover's aura was no longer suppressed and erupted like a volcano.

There was only one word to describe the scene...

Absurd!

Unparalleled gravity filled the entire Twin Space. Even light was folded and distorted as it passed through, unable to escape the immense spiritual pressure.

As for Pride, he bore the brunt of it. His whole body trembled, and he could barely remain standing!

"Damn that president!"

He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, displaying indescribable hatred.

"The intel was false!"

According to the intel, even if he couldn't win, he couldn't possibly be suppressed to this extent.

Yet the Rover's true power was far greater than what was on paper!

"I am immortal, I am indestructible! Nothing can wipe me out! In this game, I alone can be the final winner!"

He muttered to himself, his tone growing more certain with every sentence, as if that could restore his confidence!

"Come on, show me all your power! I absolutely won't dodge!"

"Great Pride knows no fear!"

Hearing that, the corners of the Rover's mouth rose slightly.

"Hadō #90, Black Coffin!"

The surrounding light dimmed in an instant, swallowed whole by the surging spiritual pressure.

Pride immediately fell into a weakened state!

Without a doubt, this move was his nemesis!

"Ah!!"

He let out a scream and turned around before the Black Coffin had even taken shape.

He was preparing to flee!

Ever since he was born, no one had ever touched his back.

Because scars on his back were a disgrace to Pride!

But at that moment, he cast aside his shame and his self-respect, fleeing for his life!

Game over!

Loser: Pride!

Punishment executed!

In an instant, his movements froze. He remained in his fleeing posture, but his entire body could no longer move.

He had turned into a stone statue!

The so-called Pride had not been slain by an enemy, but had died from his own fear. It truly was a splendid irony.

"This ending suits the Fractsidus perfectly."

Without pity, the Rover walked forward and slowly raised his hand.

It was time to collect the spoils.

With a single punch, he shattered the stone statue. With the shell gone, the ruby floated quietly in the air.

Untainted by a speck of dust, pure and brilliant.

"Issue mission: raze the base, defeat Xiutake, and investigate information on this object. Mission reward: draw a random Bankai. Accept mission?"

"Yes!"

Without any hesitation, the Rover reached for the ruby in front of him.

But it seemed to possess a consciousness of its own and dodged with a slight movement.

"Interesting!"

Refusing to believe it, he moved even faster.

The ruby was faster still. Instead of moving away, it came straight at him.

Thud!

The Rover was struck on the forehead and staggered back two or three steps, an obvious red mark left behind.

It had actually managed to hurt him. The hardness of this thing was beyond belief.

"Bakudō #61, Six Rods Prison of Light!"

He repeated his old trick. Even an unprepared Cartethyia would be instantly immobilized by this move.

He refused to believe a tiny gem could cause any more trouble.

But once again, things went beyond his expectations.

The gem seemed to have limitless energy. With a slight tremor, it shattered the prison of light and was about to escape entirely.

Seeing this, the Rover's expression turned truly serious.

It looked like it was time to use a real technique!

He brought his hands together and formed a peculiar hand seal.

No matter how heaven-defying the gem's abilities were, it would be utterly powerless against this move.

"Bakudō #99, Part 1: Seal!"

There was no particularly strong fluctuation. Black strips of cloth simply formed in the air, layering and winding around it until they became a pitch-black tornado that completely bound the ruby!

Not only time and space, but even the energy inside the gem was forcibly brought to a standstill.

This was the perfect seal!

"Come."

The Rover beckoned, and the ruby lay quietly in his palm.

It was over...

He sat cross-legged and waited for the outcome in the other room.

"Ocean, engulf me!"

"Raging waves, divide heaven and earth!"

"Wind and tide, sweep everything away!"

Cartethyia had long since taken the form of Fleurdelys, and her opponent was also a figure of overseer rank, codenamed Blood Nest, who likewise belonged to Edward III's faction.

In the space of a few moments, he had been hacked apart three times. He too had a red gem inside his body, and only that had kept him alive.

"This woman's crazy!"

His eyes trembled, and a voice screamed frantically in his mind.

From the start of their fight until now, he hadn't launched a single decent counterattack, remaining on the defensive the entire time.

Although he was weaker than his big brother Pride, he was still among the stronger overseers of the Fractsidus. Yet Fleurdelys was completely unreasonable.

"Wait! How many finishing moves have you used already? Aren't you afraid you'll collapse first if you keep pushing yourself this hard?!"

"What a stereotype!"

Fleurdelys walked through the air, her delicate feet touching the void and sending out ripples.

"Who says there has to be a break between finishing moves? Why can't I attack one after another?"

At those words, Blood Nest felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

"There's no such technique!"

He shook his head in denial.

"You're just scared."

"Who wouldn't be?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he was slashed horizontally again, his body cut in two.

"I'm going to die. If this keeps up, I'll be reduced to ashes after being killed another five or six times. I have to think of something."

Suddenly, his gaze shifted to Abu nearby.

"I've got it! Go for the weakest enemy. As long as I take this little thing hostage, I won't have to worry about that crazy woman attacking without restraint. Then I'll be the one in control!"

"Get over here!"

He moved suddenly, leaving a blood body where he stood to bear every attack.

His real body had already arrived in front of Abu!

"Blood Cage!"

Blood energy burst forth, threatening to trap Abu completely.

"Bring out the rook!"

Abu grinned brightly. A train appeared behind him and charged forward violently, smashing through the restraints.

"What the hell?!"

Blood Nest was shocked. He hurriedly retreated, narrowly dodging the attack.

"Not bad power, but that speed, heh heh..."

"What the fuck are you laughing at?"

Abu laughed too. "Take another look."

Blood Nest jolted in alarm, suddenly realizing that another train was hurtling toward him from the side.

There was nowhere to run, nowhere to dodge!

"What the hell is this thing?"

"Double Rook Checkmate, an inescapable checkmate!"