Alice x Dorothy x Snow White: Book 5 Chapter 4

## Verse 1

"The end of ends is right around the corner!"

"Only three mighty warriors left in the ring!"

"An epic three-way showdown!"

The cries of the **puppets**, announcing the commencement of battle, went unheard by the three challengers.

Each of them were just one step away from realizing their **dream**.

In this situation, anyone who dared to lower their guard would have met their demise long ago.

All of them had been eagerly waiting... for the **moment** someone made a move.

 Let's get this over with!

 If nobody else is gonna step up, I'll kick things off by taking Snow out of the equation!

 Hey! That's not fair!

 Now's my chance!

 ...

## Verse 2

**Alice**

This newly awakened ability will be the key in determining my victory or defeat. I learned that all too well from my previous battle. That's why, before it overpowers me, I'll use it first.

## Verse 3

**Dorothy**

If I'm to face Alice, I need to be ready to pay the price. Ideally, I would have liked to keep it concealed a bit longer, but... we're past the point of no return.

## Verse 4

**Snow White**

It seems the price Alice paid for her power is the inability to control it. As for Dorothy, it still remains unclear. I need to gather more information before making any judgements.

## Verse 5

**Alice**

Dorothy didn't appear to like Snow observing her from a distance. Snow might accuse us of being cowardly, but I'm inclined to agree with her.

## Verse 6

**Snow White**

Attacked from both sides, I suffered a deep wound in my chest. Ahh, I was so close... Will those who sacrificed themselves find it in their hearts to forgive me? For leaving this world, with my mission unfulfilled...

## Verse 7

**Dorothy**

Looks like you're running low on power, Alice. Maybe you can tell me how you'd like me to experiment on you.

## Verse 8

**Snow White**

...I can't die yet. Dorothy's price is an absence of ethics. I have to put a stop to such evil before it's too late.

## Verse 9

**Alice**

Taking advantage of the slim opening Snow had gambled her life to create, I plunged my blade into Dorothy... or so I thought. In a bitterly ironic twist of fate, she used Snow as a shield to block my attack.

## Verse 10

*Before*

A dull ache pulsed through Alice's body, accompanied by the warm flow of **fresh blood** down her cheek.

Yet, it was that very pain that kept her conscious.

Gasping for air, Alice's vision filled with the impending swing of Dorothy's sword.

Alice braced herself at the last second, sacrificing her right arm as she spun and slashed at Dorothy's chest.

"Too bad. Did you really expect me to fall for such primitive tactics?" Dorothy taunted, effortlessly unraveling Alice's desperate assault.

 Even if this sword shatters into pieces...

 Even if these arms are taken from me...

 As long as I have my spirit, I won't stop fighting. I've already made up my mind.

 Good! You're doing great, Alice!

 I really can't stand that look on your face.

 Now then, what look will you give me next...

 if I crush this other arm?

 I can't...

 stop here now...

 Sigh... I'm bored of this.

 You like to talk tough, but I can see right through your facade.

 ...You're still here, aren't you?

 ...Snow.

 Yeah... I'll give you everything I have.

 So end it. I've had enough of this corrupted battle.

 I will. That's a promise.

 ...Having it all end here isn't so bad. The rest is up to you.

*After*

"...So you can make that expression."

Alice's sword pierced through Dorothy's grotesquely swollen cranium.

**Blood spurted** forth, mingling with the writhing tendrils of **darkness**.

As the **crimson** torrent rained down upon her, Alice lifted her gaze to the **red moon** looming above her, and offered a prayer.

"My wish is for **his** resurrection. For that, I'm prepared to endure any agony, no matter how excruciating."

In response to her plea, the **moon** shattered, causing the **world** to contort as it began to regenerate into a new **form**...

## Discordant Poem

[Confidential Notice No. 108]

α Group EXTEND Conversion Plan

Advancement to the final sequence has been approved.

We request your continued prompt and accurate reporting.

[Combat Report No. 1463000]

ALICE\_F's EXTEND value has reached an immeasurable state.

Requesting an update for the measurement hardware.

[Combat Report No. 1463001]

Confirmation of α Group elimination by ALICE\_F.

Switching ON activation settings of experimental plant.