The second week is coming soon tomorrow, and the unity team gets 2 matches against the team phoenix and team red panda.
Nic thought for a moment... whether he should focus on his team today or take care of Philix family.
"Yeah... that's for later, it's better to focus on the match and tell them the strategy against the Phoenix team."
Nic decided to focus on tomorrow's match while he will handle the Philix family using Death Raven mode.
Nic went to the gaming house early in the morning and found it was still quiet, only the workers were there.
"Hmm, it's unusual that Ruby and Alethea haven't arrived yet."
Because it was quiet, Nic took the time to see how all the teams played.
"Hoo.. interesting, this red panda team always plays aggressively and always invites war first.. ok".
While was busy looking around, Alethea came while eating an apple.
"Wow, it's unusual for you to come so early in the morning, here's the apple"
Alethea threw an apple at Nic.
"Oh, thanks for the apple. By the way, can I ask you something?.
Alethea sat beside Nic curiously, "Ask what?"
Nic asked if Alethea knew Lisa, Philix wife.
"Huh? Why do you ask that? Um... I rarely meet her because he seems really busy, but he's a very kind and innocent person."
Hearing that Lisa was innocent seemed easy to conquer her but he also felt sorry for her.
"Okay, thanks for the info.."
Alethea wanted to ask again but the others started coming so she didn't ask why Nic asked about that.
After that they practiced as usual, until finally Ruby asked what strategy to use against the Phoenix team.
"Nothing, We just need to give up on them"
Everyone was shocked, Rin asked seriously why they had to give in? It would only make them more humiliated.
"I know, you guys just don't need to check your social media. And seriously, We really have to lose.. because.."
Everyone was curious but Alethea apparently realized what Nic was thinking.
"Ah I know Nic, this is a mental game.. we purposely lose so they feel superior and even more arrogant! Well, when they feel that way and suddenly lose.. it's over."
Nic smiled, he was surprised that Alethea would catch on so quickly because she was indeed a mental expert.
"Yep, and you also know that the Gilde team is often nicknamed the runner-up, right? That's because their mentality is often unstable... so it's easy to beat them, make them feel on top and break their mental state at the end"
Everyone nodded in understanding and Cherry said Nic was cruel too.
Ruby wonders if we'll lose on purpose or just keep playing as usual but don't take it seriously.
"Hmm, you guys just play normally but make mistakes often so they become more arrogant, because they like seeing things like that."
They understand and are too focused on thinking about the Phoenix team, they are more prepared to fight the aggressive Red Panda team.
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Night falls and it's time for Nic's Death Raven mode to reappear.
Death Raven headed to the Philips area and luckily he found a figure with long red hair, namely Lisa.
Lisa was sitting in her quiet back garden alone while reading a book.
Then Death Raven appeared slowly while pointing his index finger to his mouth, signaling for Lisa to be quiet.
Lisa who saw that panicked and slowly backed away, "W..who are you! Ah you are that mysterious figure!".
Death Raven respects Lisa and tells her to calm down.
Seeing that, Lisa was confused as to why the figure respected her even though she thought this figure was targeting her family.
"Your name is Lisa, right?"
Lisa nodded slowly and was a little afraid.
"I wanted to ask if you know Alina?"
Hearing that name, he fell silent, "Why... why are you asking about that? Alina... she's my friend who's no longer here..."
Death Raven approached with his red eyes glowing he said, "Do you want to see him again?".
With her innocent mind, Lisa thought she would be killed so she could meet Lisa in heaven, "NO! DON'T KILL ME! Please...".
"Oh my gosh... it turns out he's really innocent"
Then finally Death Raven explained that he would not touch Lisa even a little, let alone kill her, he only offered cooperation... if Lisa was willing to help him, he would be able to meet Alina.
But Lisa still didn't believe it, "You're lying... you want to take advantage of me, right? There's no way I'll ever meet Alina again."
Nic sighed, "Zeta Activate the God of illusion and God of voice skills, change into Alina's form and her voice"
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Boom.. suddenly Lisa was hit by a light that blinded her for a moment then when she opened her eyes.. in front of her she saw the very real figure of Alina.
"no.. it's impossible... This is impossible.. are you Alina?"
Lisa slapped herself repeatedly, rubbing her eyes continuously.. and she held back her tears, "no way... Alina is dead..".
"Haha Lisa.. I feel sad that I wasn't warmly welcomed by you, I miss you, you know?".
Hearing Alina's always cheerful voice made him burst into tears and he couldn't hold it in any longer, he ran to hug Alina while letting out all his worries.
"Calm down Lisa! I'm always by your side.. I keep cheering you on from afar.. I'm always here for you.. even though I'm gone.."
Lisa bit her lip and slowly smiled.. she thought that the figure in front of her really looked so much like Alina, But Nic's head started to feel dizzy because this kind of God of illusion was really draining Nic's mind.
So Nic didn't want to take too long and went straight to the point, "Listen Lisa... try to believe and change your views on other people, you have to change to be stronger and not be oppressed... You are a great woman Lisa.. you must be free from the shackles that make you sad, choose the right path".
"and one more thing.. trust Death Raven, he is a trustworthy and good figure.. he only fights bad things.. sorry Lisa I can't stay long.. bye bye my girl!"
Alina's figure slowly disappeared and Death Raven reappeared with his head swaying, "Ah.. if you want to meet me, come tomorrow at midnight on the outskirts of Sportonia.. I have a really bad headache.."
Death Raven immediately left quickly, leaving Lisa who was still silent and pensive, "Death Raven... is what Alina said true... huft".
To be continued...