Blade sighed and rubbed the back of his head. Turning to the trio of Doces he said, "You could have explained it that way the first time, you know. Ah, hell... What's done is done. Besides, we have the past Rukia so it's not like we are at a totally irreparable disadvantage. Alright Archer, lead the way!"<br/><br/>Masahide was looking at Blade like he didn't exactly like having a duplicate of his personality around, and Rukia turned to Blade, "What do you mean "At least you have me"? I can't fix everything! All we know is I was the original test subject to the GM's little experiment! How does that help us?" she asked while they started walking south. Blade smirked, "Well I might not be the smartest person in the world, but I have a theory. So remember how the Arcomovani servers worked in the full-dive version? They were machines that held the servers as evidence would prove if that man made of Binary Code is anything to go by, and you were able to exist there. In code form. Which means there are machines making all this happen. Of course, I could be wrong since fiction itself is what we are dealing with, but I need more of the puzzle before I say anything else. Like I said, I'm not the smartest guy ever, but back IRL I was quite a tech junkie. Had to take apart and reassemble my own PC at one point. I know my way around a coding language, and by all indications, someone with enough processing power could, in theory, do everything that is happening right now... that still doesn't explain how it would destroy reality or fiction, though."<br/><br/>Masahide frowned. "Even if we are all hooked up to some sort of machine like you are implying, that doesn't explain how we have duplicates of ourselves!" he said. Blade smirked. "Ever played anything split screen? It's simple to code seeing both and reacting to both at once." Rukia's eyes widened, "Then if that's true... could I access the other me if we hacked the server to see where she is?"<br/><br/>Hellmaster Phibrizzo smirked creepily. "We'll have to find out, won't we?"<br/><br/>Death sighed, "You are enjoying this way too much aren't you?"<br/><br/>"Maybe so, but I AM you, so it doesn't matter! Or it's a paradox. Pick your poison." The monster Lord's smirk widened.<br/><br/>At this point, they had reached a patch of trees that were glitching out for some reason. "Please, don't!!!" A shout was heard as they glitched out again and a room appeared showing a boy chained to a chair. The boy had pale skin and white hair and was being tortured by a large man who suddenly looked up directly at the group, and smirked wickedly. "A way OUT!" He laughed as he let the boy stay there, who looked in their direction and screamed, "RUN! He'll kill you!" before the glitch fixed itself and there was a thudding sound against the wall of the glitching area.<br/><br/>Blade and Masahide simultaneously gulped. "Tokyo Ghoul... Ken Kaneki's torture scene. I think I'm gonna be sick." Masahide was sweating in fear, but Blade just had a blank expression. "Learned it..." he whispered fearfully.<br/><br/>As the group stood there, none other than Touka, another Ghoul showed up behind them and said, "Those two have been stuck in that glitch ever since they got here. If you know what's good for you, you will avoid the glitches in this world. As for why I'm here... you're after Junichiro, right? the Overseer knows this and sent someone after him as well. If you want to cut out the middle man, follow me to the Fortress. if not, find Junichiro. Either way, you can still save fiction and reality, it's just information Junichiro has and we sent someone after it already. I don't give a shit. The point is I can bring you to the Overseer if you want."<br/><br/>Another scream was heard as the glitching area flickered back into view. "You can't save him unless we shut down GM," Touka said, obviously torn between helping and turning away. The glitch fixed itself again and Blade muttered: "I need some coffee..."<br/><br/>Masahide shuddered, "You couldn't have picked a worse time to figure out how to subconsciously learn someone's abilities!" Which prompted Blade to yell "Yeah? Well, it isn't like Hadamise is gone, so you've got just as many problems as I do! We all have issues, so don't wear them out!"<br/><br/>Hellmaster Phibrizzo looked at Touka and chuckled, "Yeah about that... I am still a traitor to him so... thanks, but no thanks."<br/><br/>Touka smirked, "Would you rather be eaten now, or forgiven later?" As her eyes changed to black scleras and red irises.<br/><br/>"No no... forgiven's good! really!" Phibrizzo hurriedly squeaked, running behind Frahlah for protection.<br/><div><hr style="height:2px; width:100%; border:0; color: green;background:green;"/></div><br/>As it happened the direction Asterous had chosen to use DID lead to the exit. However, there was one problem. Ulquiorra was guarding the exit right now. Grabbing the speedster by the collar with equally quick reflexes, he turned him in midair and looked him in the eyes. "Where are you intending to go? If you lie, you will have a large hole in your chest momentarily," He stated bluntly as if it were a fact.<br/><br/>Thankfully Firestorm was at their side in a matter of seconds. "Ulquiorra, I sent him on a mission. Release him."<br/><br/>"As you wish. Also... Touka went out again... something about bringing back Phibrizzo and Walter." was the emotionless reply.<br/><br/>Firestorm didn't seem particularly happy about this new information but chose to say nothing.