Path To Liberation, Duel Of The Aces (Chap 30)

Synopsis: At Last, It's finally time for the Two Aces to battle. Both Players with their resolve have now come to settle the score. The final battle between Hou Ren and Vile Ranma Begins.Both Aces are standing on the stage. Each player with their buddies by their side. Both players stare at each other with determination. The spectators watch them while being calmly anxious.Hou Ren's Father: (Thought) It's finally time...(Thought)Kaizer Ren: (Thought) The Fateful Match (Thought)Shiloh: (Thought) Hou Ren.....Ranma (Thought)Hou Ren breathes and lets out a sigh.Hou Ren: Let's Begin. (Holds out his Dark Core Deck)Ranma notices the dark core in shock.Hou Ren: A deity dragon brigade expects the unexpected and strikes back. Come On. Dark Luminize, Dradeity...Exspecta.Vile Ranma: Reveal The Gateway to the Lost Dimension. Let this world roam in despair. Luminize! Dimension Gate REBIRTH!All: BUDDY.....FIGHT!!!!Both: Raise The Flag. (Does So) Dragon World.Hou Ren: Draw, charge, and draw. Dark Core....Activate Disaster Force.....Suddenly the ground shook as Hou Ren's disaster force emerges. As the ground rages, Everyone starts to wobble. Hou Ren's Dark Aura awakens as his hair grows longer. Everyone is surprised while Vile Ranma remains unfazed. The Pillars around them fall off as Hou Ren gathers more Dark Power around him.Tasuku: (Thought) This feeling.....it's familiar.Hou Ren: (Breathes first and then twists his neck left and right, cracking bones) Let's dance. Call to the center. Laufless Exspecta.Laufless Enters the Center.Laufless: You Called, Master?Hou Ren: Equip....Deity Dragon Sword, Garblade Exspecta. (Equips sword) I cast Exspecta's Destruction. (Takes 2 damage)Vile Ranma's Gauge: 2 -> 0Vile Ranma: My Gauge.Hou Ren: You think you can unleash your Lost World flag? Not likely. (Blasts lightning)Vile Ranma's Life: 10 -> 8Hou Ren's gauge & life: 2, 9Hou Ren: Cast, Deity Dragon Tribe's banquet. (Gain resources) Laufless, I command you to do my bidding. Attack The Fighter.Laufless: Your wish is my command, My King.Laufless dealt damage to the opponent. However, the damage seems more extreme than usual.Vile Ranma: (After receiving the damage) What the.....Hou Ren: You Can Feel It Can You? The sensation of Pain. The stench of the flesh itself. I hate to say this but this won't be a regular match.Vile Ranma: (Mesmerized at first) Bring it on.Shiloh: (Confused) I don't understand. What's going on?Sensei Ren: It's Hou Ren's disaster force. By using its power, the cards will have their powers harnessed into reality.Even more confused...Magician Ren: It means he can make the power of his cards real.Shiloh & Bros: He can do what?Agent: Not everyone can easily handle this power. You must have a strong will.Lost Ren: Of course, I'm included.Vile Ranma: Cast. D Coating.Vile Ranma's gauge: 0 -> 2Hou Ren and Garga are surprised by what happened.Hou Ren: (Annoyed) No Mames.....Vile Ranma: I didn't show this before but...my flag has officially evolved.Everyone felt surprised as they heard Vile Ranma say that...Then, Vile Ranma holds out his new flag card in his hand.Vile Ranma: Behold before your very eyes. Your fate is sealed as it arises. Cover The Flag. Lost World...REBORN.Vile Ranma's Flag changes to a new Lost World FLag.Hou Ren: How the.....Vile Ranma: I'm not done. (snap his fingers)Suddenly, Ranma's Current Deck changes to a Lost Deck, and More Lost Cards come from above as the sky crack opens a gateway to the Lost Dimension.Vile Ranma: Deck Enhance. LOST VANITY ENDGAME.Vanity Husk Destroyer REB Arised...Vile Ranma: Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer REB.Blaze Ren: Right off the bat, he summons his new flag and then adds his Lost Deck?Vile Ranma: It's no different when you change your deck. So I decided to switch things up a bit like you.Destroyer: It's been a while, Gargantua Dragon.Garga: Vanity Husk Destroyer.....To Think I have to face you again.Destroyer: Destiny Brought Us Here. I have attained my resolve and shall defeat you Once And For All.Garga: We'll See.Vile Ranma: Draw. Charge and Draw. I call Agonia to the center.Agonia appears...Vile Ranma: I cast, D Suction. (Destroys Agonia) I gain 1 life and draw 2 cards. Agonia's effect. (Activates Skill)Vile Ranma acquires even more resources.Vile Ranma: Rallface to the right. Iregeit Delusion to the left.Both Monsters summoned respectfully.Both: We'll destroy everything that's all.Rallface's effect destroys Garblade.Vile Ranma: Cast. Battle of Valiant. I gain 2 life & draw 2 cards. Agoniagill Dlhyvalam to the center.Agoniagill is summoned.Vile Ranma: Ire. Attack Laufless.Ire defeats Laufless twice.Laufless: I'm sorry Hou Ren.... (Destroyed)Due to the effects, Ranma draws 2 cards while Hou Ren gains 2 gauge & 2 life.Hou Ren: You did your best.Vile Ranma: Triple attack.Hou Ren's Life: 12 -> 10Vile Ranma: Rallface. Agoniagyll. Follow Him.Hou Ren's Life: 10 -> 7Hou Ren: Cast. Green Dragon Shield.Vile Ranma: My Turn Is Over.Eden: Neither are going all out.Tasuku: But now is Hou Ren's turn to strike.Hou Ren draws & charges and draw.Hou Ren: Is that all you got? I was expecting more from you.Vile Ranma: I...Hou Ren closes his eyes and sighs. He opens them and they become menacing.Hou Ren: I'm disappointed.Immediately, Hou Ren's dark aura becomes stronger. The ground rumbles even more with its debris. Immediately, he slams the playmat heavily with his right hand. It went out with a bang and Everyone's scared.Hou Ren: Corner me all you want but I'll always come back. Stronger Than You.Vile Ranma felt a bit scared.Hou Ren: Garga. Dispose of him at once. (Buddycalls)Garga: (Summoned) Control Yourself Hou Ren.Hou Ren: Just Do What I say. Double Equip. GargaSabre & Garblade Exspecta. (Equips Both Swords Respectively)Hou Ren connects his two swords and holds them double-edged style.Hou Ren: I cast Exspecta's Recharge. I take 2 damage, gain 2 gauge and draw 2 cards. (Stop here)Hou Ren's Life & hand: 6, 2Hou Ren: Double Cast. Gar Oracle. Gargantua Linkage. (Gained Resources) Activate Garblade's ability.Vile Ranma's Life: 9 -> 7Hou Ren: With GargaSabre's ability, I gain 1 gauge and gain 2 life.Elijah: He increased his resources so quickly.Micah: Insane.Hou Ren: Set Spell. Temple Of Endurance. Garga. Attack Agoniaghyll.Garga: As you wish. (Shoots Swords)Agoniaghyll is defeated.Vile Ranma's Life: 7 -> 10Garga: Double attack.Vile Ranma's Life: 10 -> 7Hou Ren attacks with his swords, which makes Ranma feel stabbed.Vile Ranma's Life: 7 -> 3Hou Ren: Cat got your tongue?Vile Ranma: Hardly. I'm just warming up.Hou Ren: So Be It. G-EVO Activate. Change. Wind Of Destiny, Gargantua Dvalin.Garga G-EVOs.Garga: The Winds Are Ever Changing than ever. I am...Gargantua Dvalin.Sensei: (Impressed) Nice. There's my buddy.Hou Ren: Dvalin's abilty. Replicate 1 & 2 come on.Both Replicates are summoned.Vile Ranma: Uh Oh....Hou Ren: All of you. Finish him off. One at a time.All: Right.Garga & the replicates attack.Vile Ranma: I cast. Dimension Absorb. I cast, Green Dragon Shield. I cast, Blue Dragon Shield.Hou Ren's Life: 10 -> 8Vile Ranma's Life: 3 -> 6Shiloh: (Surprised) No Damage. Incredible.Lost Ren: Believe Me, Shiloh. They aren't the finalists of the Playoffs for nothing.Vile Ranma reduces 2 hand cards and takes 2 damage while grunting. The replicates returned to his hand.Hou Ren: Revert.Garga reverts and attacks the fighter.Vile Ranma's Life: 4 -> 1Garga: Coup De Gras.Vile Ranma: Cast. Green Dragon Shield. (Blocks the attack)Hou Ren: Tch. My turn is over.Everyone felt surprised to see that the battle was one-sided.Gwen: Woah. The tides have turned.Daryl: Insane.Hou Ren's Father: But Ranma's at 2 life.Hou Ren's Mother: He's on the edge.Vile Ranma: Draw. Charge and Draw. (Picks a card) Now Tremble In Fear. Drown in Terror. And be consumed by despair. I buddy call Vanity Husk Destroyer REB To The Center.Vile Ranma's Life: 2 -> 3Vile Ranma: (Equips Lostless Saber) I cast. Battle Of Valiant.Hou Ren: Waste my time. Dragotrap. (Paid 2 life & 1 gauge)Ire is affected.Vile Ranma: Tch. Rallface. Attack Garga.Hou Ren: I cast, Gar Parry....(Blocks the attack)Hou Ren takes a deep breath and becomes even more menacing.Hou Ren: Garga. It's time.Garga: Do It.Hou Ren: Change. One steeped In Resolve, Gargantua EXSPECTA.Garga changes to his new form. He now wears new Titanium Armor with his swords becoming his Titanium Wings. He also wields a Sword-Spear and A Gargantua Shield. He flies around both players like a flash.Garga: Whether I live or die, I share the same fate as my buddy. I. AM. GARGANTUA EXSPECTA.Everyone is shocked to see his new form.Hou Ren: (Aced Up) Surprised to see my new power?Hou Ren raises up his right hand and crushes 2 of his life points and a card from his deck fling itself to his hand, to which he catches it.Hou Ren: This should do it.Vile Ranma: What just happened?Hou Ren: When Exspecta enters play, I get to add a card from my deck to my hand. Any Card I like.Sensei: Then this means it could be a defense spell.Gwen: Or an Item?Judah: Or Dan the Dentist?The knights slow head turns towards Judah while looking annoyed.Judah: What?Vile Ranma: But I don't get it. You already G-EVO. How did you do it again?Hou Ren: Gargasabre lets me G-EVO twice.Vile Ranma: Doesn't matter. Destroyer. Attack Garga.Destroyer: I shall grant that wish. (Attacks) Dimension Door, Origin Slayer.Destroyer fires a massive beam towards Hou Ren first and fires another beam towards Garga...Hou Ren: Useless. I Cast. Lord Dragon Shield. (Blocks the attack and takes 1 damage)Destroyer: You Fool. You may have protected him. But you did not protect yourself at all.Garga: (Loads his sword spear and opens up) But Each Time You Dealt Damage to My Buddy.....Garga's sword spear charges up and becomes a cannon.Garga: HIS PAIN MAKES ME STRONGER. EXSPECTA.....CONCLUSION.....SLAYER.Garga strikes back with a massive beam of its own and got rid of both Iregeit and Destroyer.Destroyer: IMPOSSIBLE. (Destroyed)Everyone was incredibly shocked.Vile Ranma: WHAT THE HOW?Gwen: I thought Destroyer can't be destroyed.Hou Ren: When I take damage, one of your cards must be null & void. How about you do yourself a favor and QUIT!!!Everyone but the knights felt scared.Vile Ranma: I see....he took damage twice so that he can get rid of both Iregeit & Destroyer.Garga: And Hou Ren gets to draw one card when he has 6 life or less. Furthermore...Both swords are charged with lightning and strike at Ranma.Vile Ranma's Life: 6 -> 4Hou Ren's Life: 1 -> 3Vile Ranma: But Destroyer is defeated. CALL TO THE CENTER. VANITY EPOCH DESTROYER REB.Destroyer Arrives In His New Form.Vile Ranma: Ability activates.Vile Ranma: Dimension Door, IMPETUS BREAK.Destroyer once again fires an even more powerful beam at Garga. With the strike, it creates an explosion and smoke comes from Garga's side.Blaze & Lost: GARGA!!!!Somehow, Garga isn't harmed leaving Ranma & Destroyer dumbfounded. As the smoke slowly clears, glowing eyes flash through and Hou Ren reveals himself in front of Garga while stopping the attack with his bare hands.Hou Ren: NOT. IMPRESSED.Vile Ranma: WHAT?Shiloh: How did Garga Survive?Hou Ren: Exspectas Never Die. My cards cannot be chosen for this turn. In exchange, I take 2 damage.Eden & Light: No Way.Garga: (Charges his cannon) BEGONE. (Fires Cannon)Destroyer is defeated once again with a yell.Vile Ranma: NO!!!!Everyone's shocked that Destroyer got defeated twice.Vile Ranma: I don't have a choice. (Attacks)Ranma equips his two sabers and charges at Hou Ren with all his might. Witnessing this, Hou Ren did the same. The two duel each other and it's incredibly ruthless, swift, and intense. Neither spectator can keep up.Vile Ranma: Why are you so desperate to liberate yourself? Why Won't You Just Come Back To Us? We Just Want To Help You.Hou Ren:(Holding out a spell) HOW MANY TIMES DO I NEED TO SAY IT ALREADY?Suddenly Hou Ren's Dark Core glows as Hou Ren's dark aura becomes stronger than before. Hou Ren ruthlessly strikes back at his rival and even launches him in the air.Hou Ren: I WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH THOSE TRAITORS OVER THERE. I'M NOTHING BUT A THORN ON THEIR SIDE. SO WHY...SHOULD I ACCEPT THEIR (Ruthlessly Slams him to the ground) HELP!?Vile Ranma's Life: 4 -> 2Vile Ranma: (got back up) Ugh...But Still.Hou Ren: (Points his sword at Ranma) BE QUIET. (Exhausted) All I want is to live in a world where I'm understood. I want to flap my wings and live a happy life. But no matter what, I kept getting stomped on. You have no idea how I felt Ranma. (Lash out) You never DID.Shiloh & Gwen: (Worried) Hou Ren...Hou Ren: (Extremely Hateful) That's why.....If I'm always the black sheep, Then I will not be with you guys at all. You Stupid. Disgusting. Scumbags.Everyone on Tasuku's side is horrified.Hou Ren's Dad: Don't say that.Hou Ren's Mom: Please.....You're breaking my heart.Hou Ren: I don't want to hear it. Get out then. Get out so that this MONSTER is out of your life. NOW.Hou Ren's Parents are shocked & hurt by that statement.Garga: Hou Ren stop.Shiloh: This isn't you.Hou Ren: Stay Out Of This. In fact, once I'm done, I will banish you all on sight. Permanently.Vile Ranma: (Scared) You wouldn't...Double attack.Hou Ren: I cast. Gar-Parry.Vile Ranma: Darn it.Hou Ren: FINAL PHASE.All: WHAT?Hou Ren: GARGA!!!Garga: RIGHT. ASSIST.Garga suddenly transforms into pure energy and gives it to Hou Ren. All of a Sudden, he summons A New Punisher Out Of His Chest towards the sky.Hou Ren: I CAST...The Punisher was then armed with blade enchantments...Hou Ren: IMPACT...DEITY....EXSPECTA...PUNISHER!!!!!!!!!Vile Ranma: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!The New Punisher Hits Ranma and creates waves of smoke. Everyone's in disbelief while Hou Ren remains hateful.Hou Ren: Serves. You. Right.The smoke is still going and it slowly starts to clear. Suddenly, his eyes widen as he notices what happened. The smoke clears completely and Vile Ranma is still standing.Hou Ren: Vanity Cell.....Vile Ranma: Thank gosh.....Brings back memories doesn't it?Hou Ren: You...Vile Ranma: Hou Ren. I know what you're going through. I was the same way before you saved me. And Now.....I will save you.Hearing this, Hou Ren's eyes become sterner as it close up. Both of their Auras awaken as they stare at each other. Leaving Shiloh & Gwen in surprise.Hou Ren: Draw. Charge & Draw. Cast. Gargantua Gift. I gain 3 life & Draw 1 card. Cast. Gargantua Gift. I gain 3 life & Draw 1 card. Cast. Gargantua Gift. I gain 3 life & Draw 1 card.Daryl: Wait a sec.....He was at 1 life long ago.Eden: Now he's at.....10 Life?Hou Ren holds out his swords with his Life points revealed in front of his chest. Everyone's shocked.Shiloh: Three Gargantua Gifts in a row?Judah: How?Garga: (Thought) I never thought my buddy would go this far...(Smiled) I'm impressed, Hou Ren. (Thought)Hou Ren then looks at his buddy calmly.Hou Ren: Garga. Attack the fighter.Garga: Roger that. (Deals damage)Hou Ren: Double attack.Vile Ranma: Cast. Dimension Absorb. (Blocks the attack)Hou Ren's Life: 10 -> 8Vile Ranma's Life: 2 -> 4Hou Ren: Ability activates.Vile Ranma's Life: 4 -> 2Hou Ren's Life: 8 -> 10Vile Ranma: Cast. Dimension Double. I gain 10 life and 6 hand cards.Hou Ren & Garga: Nani?Shiloh: 10 life?Lost Ren: 6 hand cards !?Hou Ren's expression turns hateful as he wields his swords and disappears in a quick flash. All of a sudden, he appears before his opponent, making him feel scared and shocked as they look eye to eye.Hou Ren: So you think you're better than me? Think again.Hou Ren slashes his swords at his rival.Vile Ranma's Life: 12 -> 8Hou Ren: G-EVO activate. Change. Gargantua ONI.Garga: (G-EVO) I am darkness. I am Despair. I. AM GARGANTUA ONI.Lost Ren: (Impressed) What took you so long?Hou Ren: Ability activates.Ranma's deck is discarded.Hou Ren: Garga. Dispose of him.Garga: Very well. (Attacks)Hou Ren: Get rid of their souls. (Snaps his finger)Garga stabs his scythe and two dark portals appear and sucked Ranma's cards in and destroys them. Vile Ranma grunts. Garga slices him.Vile Ranma's Life: 8 -> 5Hou Ren: Gargasabre's ability. G-EVO activate. Change, Distinguish Sorcerer, Gargantua Excel Mage.Garga: (G-EVO) Magic is Endless. So does curiosity. I am...Gargantua Excel Mage.Magician: (Impressed) Dazzle them, Garga.Hou Ren: (Discard cards) From the dropzone, Exspecta Tactic: Grand down. Discard 2 cards from your hand.Vile Ranma is forced to discard.Hou Ren: Excel Mage. Unleash your magic.Garga: With pleasure. (attacks)Vile Ranma: Cast. Green Dragon Shield.Hou Ren: Showtime. (Returns 5 spells from the dropzone to the deck)Both: Excel Mage...BLASTER.The Spell blasts the attack and strikes at Vile Ranma.Vile Ranma: AHHHH!!!!Vile Ranma's Life: 6 -> 1Hou Ren's Life: 11 -> 16Trickstar: He's on edge. Finish Him, Hou Ren.Hou Ren: Garga, you may revert now.Garga: (Reverts) Let's end this. (Attacks)Vile Ranma: Cast. Blue dragon shield.Garga: Double attack.Vile Ranma: Cast. Dimension Absorb.Hou Ren: Tch. My turn is over.Gwen: Incredible. Ranma survived the onslaught.Light: And Hou Ren's life is over 10.Tasuku: I guess that's why those two are the Ace of Games.Jack: They won't succumb to defeat. What determination.Vile Ranma breathes exhausted and afraid. He fearfully looks at Hou Ren.Vile Ranma: (Thought) Woah....that's how much he has grown huh? (Draws, Charge & Draws) Cast. A vile road.Garga: That's New...Vile Ranma: I return all of my cards from the dropzone to the deck and shuffle it. And I add a monster from my deck to my hand.Hou Ren thought to himself "Here he comes....." while prepping his defense stance.Vile Ranma: Now Be Amazed. Be Shaken To Your Core Once Again. Vile Demonic End Dragon, Vanity Ace Destroyer. To the Right.Destroyer emerges once again. His new form is similar to Vanity End Destroyer. Only Massively Taller. Everyone is surprised once again.Blaze: Destroyer...Sensei: Evolved Again...Lost Ren: How much Minus Power did he absorb?Vile Ranma: Plenty. He has 50000 power, 5000 defense, and a critical of 5. He has penetrate and triple attack. I move the top 10 cards of my deck to his soul. Like Vanity End Destroyer, I cannot lose the game so long as he's here.Hou Ren: Déjà vu.Garga: Yes...A Bad One.Vile Ranma: Know this well. I will show you what you're thinking is wrong. I cast. Dragonic Grimoire. (Draw 3 cards) Equip, Lostless Saber. Ire to the left. Cast. Dimension Lifestream. (Gain 10 life) Destroyer. Attack Garga.Destroyer: I shall grant that wish. (Fires Laser)Destroyer's lasers go at Garga and the latter tries to block the attack. Unfortunately, he was hit. Luckily, he revies with Soulguard.Garga: I have counterattack. (Destroys Destroyer)Destroyer: I have Double Attack.Hou Ren: Cast. Dragon Guard. (Braces himself)Destroyer's lasers fire at Hou Ren instead.Hou Ren's Life: 14 -> 9Hou Ren: Nobody hurts Garga. (Stabs his swords)Vile Ranma's Life: 12 -> 10Garga: You saved me.Hou Ren: Don't mention it. I may be hateful but I still have a soul.Garga: I can see that.Destroyer: But you won't defend long. (Fires Laser)Garga: (dodges) Can't I?Hou Ren: Cast. Exspecta's Never die. (Takes 2 damage)Hou Ren rushes in front of Garga and charges his lightning and full capacity through his swords. When finishes charging, he strikes back with his swords at full force.Hou Ren: I told you. Nobody hurts Garga. NOT EVEN YOU.Vile Ranma: Fine. I'll deal with you myself. (Attacks)Hou Ren's Life: 9 -> 7 -> 5Vile Ranma: Ire. Finish him.Hou Ren's Life: 5 -> 3 -> 1Hou Ren: I cast. Deity Green Dragon Shield. (gains 3 life)All: He survived !!!Vile Ranma: (Thought) How did he...Doesn't matter. I cast. Vilest Cruelty. (Draws a card) I stand Destroyer back up and he gains another attack phase.Hou Ren & Garga: What?Blaze: HEY, THAT'S MY THING.Vile Ranma: You don't own the copyrights.Destroyer: You only have 4 life points and 2 hand cards. This game is over. (Attacks)Hou Ren: I cast. Deity Dragod shield. (Blocks the attack) It's not over until I say it is.Destroyer: Resistance is futile. (Attacks)Hou Ren's Life: 6 -> 1Vile Ranma: Finish him.Destroyer fires one last attack at Hou Ren. The shot hit and smoke wave around Hou Ren's side. Everyone's surprised.Shiloh: HOU REN!!!!!!Daryl: Ranma.....Did it.Everyone watches the moment in surprise. Vile Ranma suddenly notices something's wrong. The smoke starts to clear slowly. Hou Ren is still standing with Garblade stabbed to the ground and it's being tapped desperately by his bare hands. Hou Ren's expression is enraged with his forehead shadowed.Hou Ren: Must everything I know.....turn against me? Must everything in my life.....be so complicated? YOU THINK....YOU JUST WALTZ IN HERE...AND JUST TAKE AWAY THAT ONE THING I DESIRE !!!Hearing this, Ranma felt scared and worried.Vile Ranma: It's not like that.....Hou Ren: SILENCE. I've been holding back long. AND I WON'T HOLD BACK ANYMORE.Suddenly Hou Ren tosses his swords away and glows bright. It's so bright it blinds everyone. The winds are blowing strong and it's beginning to push everyone away. Everyone blocks themselves with their hand.Gwen: What's going on????: Attribute Deity Dragon Tribe.....And Dragod. Size 10. 50000 power. 15000 defense. Critical of 5. I cannot be destroyed, leave the field. My abilities cannot be nullified. I AM...."One of who preserves and protects...HOU REN "HOLY SLAYER".The young king emerges in a white titanium god armor. The armor was aligned so well. He also wears an impressive helmet. Hou Ren's aura glows bright as his red chess crystal sparkles. He even wields a majestic sword and his blue flames burn brighter around him.Hou Ren's Life: 0 -> 1Everyone is Shocked Once Again.Gwen & Eden: My God...Daryl & Light: He's...Lost Ren & Shiloh: So.....Radiant.All of the knights, even Shiloh and Her Brothers bow before Him in his Gracious new look.Hou Ren: (Deeper Voice) I can no longer return to who I was. No...I have no reason to do so. If I have to cross my limits to achieve what I desire.....then so be it. BOW DOWN BEFORE YOUR KING.Everyone looks at him in surprise and fear.Story End.