Alpha White

## Biography

A kendo maiden with an enormous ego. Calmly accepts when people call her "flattie" (yeah right).

### **The Underworld**

The streets are a strange place. After someone's well-acquainted with them, she can survive in any situation.

The citizens of Esper City come from all over the three worlds, and while it may look like a harmonious melting pot, I know that there are some cultural and cognitive differences that can't be bridged in just a few years of living together. In the city's southwest suburb, you mostly have folks from the demon world, and Esper City's rules don't quite apply here. Demons play by their own rules, only believe in their own power, and only yield to those stronger than themselves.

I've heard mortals call this place the Underworld, which I kinda dig.

I often walk the streets alone, learning the ins and outs of the city. You rarely see the stars at night in Esper City. Nekoshima, the "cat island" floating in the air, draws everybody's eyes to it. That's where the Cat Cup is held, the superhero team challenge tournament that's the talk of the three worlds. Ever since the Cat Cup started, competitive sports has become popular, and even schools have started having competitive tournaments. Hot blooded competition certainly does get me amped up, but as soon as I remember that I have to team up with my classmate rejects-- that's just not cool at all.

### Going to School

When it comes to fighting prowess, I believe I could take anybody. That isn't narcissism; it's just the way things are.

But occasionally I'll run into something troublesome.

In the alley on the way to school, there was a stray dog blocking the path. He sat there like a rock, and you could even see his muscles under his fur. By my estimation, if he had stood up, he'd almost [be] as tall as me.

So my description just now wasn't right. This wasn't some normal stray; this was a gigantic alley dog.

I'm not afraid of dogs; I'm just not the best at dealing with their lolling eyes, their rough paws, and their incessant barking. If I went the long way around, I'd definitely be late. Our first class today was literature, one of the classes I actually like going to. So all I could do was keep my head down and walk past the hulking canine as carefully as possible!

But just as I had taken my first step forward, the giant dog stood up, wagging its tail and howling at me.

I took a gasp and sprinted forward, and the dog sprinted after me.

We were gonna collide!

I expertly leapt in the air, hurdling over the dog.

Nice! I've won. Just a quick sprint to school and I'm home free-- ahh, why is that mutt chasing me?!

Heel! Stay! Hey!

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In the end, I didn't make it to class on time. After all, I can't go to school in a uniform sticky with dog slobber. Then I'd be looked down on by Jupiter and those guys.

Anyway can't dogs just chill out a bit? I was trying to avoid you, not play a game of tag with you!

### **Alpha Female**

As consummately skilled, cool-as-hell sword fighting master, Alpha White has always seen it as her responsibility to protect her more vulnerable friends. To be called "Alpha Female", to feel the bond of being trusted and relied upon, it gives her a sense of "being alive".

What? Is that new exchange student Ginny starting trouble again? Now he's got it coming. Today he'll see what power imbalance really feels like! Alpha White grabbed her sword "Skelegod" and did a front flip out of the window.

Hm, where'd he go? She looked all around and didn't see a single flaming trace of Ginny.

"Not good, Alpha. Ginny and Kui are fighting! Oh boy, they've actually started fighting. Alpha White quickened her pace. When she got to the front line of the battle, Ginny and Kui had long stopped fighting. The two were even sitting in the passageway, casually chatting back and forth. Alpha White lifted her chin and gave Kui an inquisitive look.

Kui's little yellow ghost spoke up: "Ginny got the wrong person. He saw Kui's hair color and started calling him out."

Little Blue added: "No more left to say, heard that you are the most powerful Alpha here, show us!"

Alpha White seemed a little impatient: "I know the reason, but I still don't get how you could get someone's gender completely wrong!"

Ginny held up two fingers: "Silver hair, flat chest, those are the two main features of No. 3 High School's Alpha Female. Who knew Kui also fit that bill? It wasn't on purpose."

Alpha White unsheathed her sword: "Today I am gonna carve you to shreds, you burnt-out matchstick!"

### **Vigil Squad Invitation**

As Minnie comes out of the gym, she's planning to go back to the office and take a nap.

A student shouts at her from behind: "Miss... Miss Minnie, I have a question."

Wearing thick black-rimmed glasses, the boy droops his head, his freckles cheeks blushing a suspicious shade of red.

Seeing his appearance, Minnie understands: "What, you like dance, and you want some special guidance from the teacher?"

The boy waves his hands in a great flurry: "No! No... I-- I just thought you looked a bit like Phantom Thief Q. I wanted to invite you to participate in our club's cosplay event... and stuff..."?"

The boy looks like an overcooked shrimp, his face curled up and puffing with steam: "I... uh... I'm a loyal fan of Q... so... s..."

Just as Minnie steps forward, ready to keep teasing this "fan of Q," a sword hilt suddenly appears in front of her face.

Alpha White raises her head: "Miss Minnie, don't bully our club members!"

Minnie sweeps her hair behind her ears, laughing sweetly: "We were just discussing who's prettier -- me or Phantom Thief Q, that's all~"

Alpha White pouts her lips at the boy to signal him. Having received the signal, he immediately scurries back to wherever he came from.

Alpha White twiddles the stalk of bristlegrass in her mouth: "Miss Minnie isn't afraid to be exposed as Q?"

Minnie laughs: "What are you talking about? I was just kidding around."

"Your scent is clearly identical to Q's. My olfactory memory is exceptional."

"That doesn't prove anything~"

"My intuition is never wrong."

"Okay then, I admit it. Whatcha gonna do? Now that you know my identity, shouldn't I do something to shut you up?"

"Hya! You wanna fight?"

"No, I wanna invite you to join the Vigil Squad."

"Huh?"

"You've got a sense of justice and artistry about you, so... join us!"

"Why should I accept?"

Minnie pulls out a stack of photos and shows them to Alpha White: "We have really cute custom-made outfits~ They really show up off your curves~"

Alpha White inspects Minnie's signature battle-suits. Then she looks down at her chest and delivers a firm refusal: "Too revealing!"

## Abilities

### **Sword Spirit: Passive**

**Sword Shadow** and **Triple Graduation** wil deal extra Phy. Damage to targets marked by **Sword Spirit**

> Effect: Gain movement speed when kill or an assist is performed.
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### **Laido Slash**

Alpha White Charges and gains movement speed for 2.5 secs. After charging, she will deal Phy. Damage and apply **Sword Spirit** on them.

Damage increases with charge time.

### **Sword Shadow**

Alpha White shifts towards the selected direction.

Enemies marked with **Sword Spirit** will be stunned.

### **Triple Graduation**

Alpha White dashes forward and deals Phy. Damage, and additional Phy. Damage to the area behind her. Targets marked with **Sword Spirit** will receive increased Phy. Damage.

> Awaken: The second attack will also deal Phy. Damage equal to target's lost HP%.
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