“Damn, Byak- no, the Imposter was right. This place is a crucial spot. If someone stayed here, they definitely would have spotted Nagito going to the third island from the fifth island” said Hajime.

“Yeah, we should stay here. We don’t know where Nagito went but if he tries to switch islands, we’ll be the first one to notice him” said Chiaki.                                       

They stood there and strolled around, ever so alert.

First people to come to the central island were Akane and Nekomaru from the fourth island. 

Mechamaru seemed to be holding a bunch of bricks inside a wide flag.
Akane was carrying a large bag on her shoulder as well as two shovels.
   
“Hey, what are you two doing here all by yourselves? Wow, is that blood?” asked Akane.

Hajime looked at Chiaki and indeed, her whole upper clothes were covered in blood. The area around her throat, especially.   

“What the hell happened?” gasped Mechamaru.   

“We got attacked by Nagito at the titty typhoon. And Nagito did stab Chiaki in the neck.” said Hajime.  

“How the hell are you standing then? We need to call a- oh wait, Mikan is still kidnapped” said Mechamaru. 

“It was a miracle. Chiaki lost so much blood. Her face was starting to get white. I almost thought she would die. But her body glowed yellow and she revived.” said Hajime excitedly. 

“Heh, lucky you, it’s because you’re an AI right?” said Akane with a wide smile. But then a worried face appeared on her face and she muttered ” I’m not trying to downplay the fact that you are stuck inside the neo world program or anything” as fast as possible. 

“I’m not sure. My avatar was still programmed to be terminated if it took too much damage.” said Chiaki. 

“But you still existed in the Neo world program, right?” asked Hajime.

“Yes, so…it is hypothetically possible to revive my avatar.” said Chiaki.     

“Then did Junko AI do this? Was she messing around and we wouldn’t die if we were killed?” said Akane brightly.   

“No, it’s too early to decide that.” said Hajime. 

“Anyway, shouldn’t we start building the wall? We’re running out of time.” said Chiaki and pointed at the text above the portal. 

“30 minutes till the portal opens.” it said. 

Chiaki and Hajime brought water and sand, Akane started to mix the cement and make mortar.  

Soon Sonia and Gundham came from the first island with three walkie talkie like radio devices and knives. Hiyoko, Mahiru brought a crowbar, baseball bat and hammer from the second island.  Kazuichi and Imposter came from the second island with a snare that could pull up a person’s leg up high if they put their foot into the trap. Fuyuhiko, Peko, Ibuki came back from the fourth island with bricks as well.  

They all asked about Chiaki’s bloodied clothes. Hajime told them the same explanation.   

“Make sure the foundation of the wall is large. Also, Kazuichi, Fuyuhiko, Gundham, Sonia plant the snare in front of the first island portal.” said the Imposter.

“I’ll go with you, young master.” said Peko. 

“What will that do?” asked Hajime, concerned.

“It’ll buy us some time if the Juvenile Academy students try to attack us. The first attacker will be snared and their feet will be high in the sky, enough to startle the rest.” said the Imposter.

“And all we must do afterwards is roar like a lion with our kindred souls and the rest will retreat like crows. Muhahahaaha!” exclaimed Gundham with pride.       

“Oh, I almost forgot.” said the Imposter. 

He approached Fuyuhiko and gave him the walkie talkie. 

“Call if something happens or if you are done placing the snare. Now go.” said the Imposter.

Fuyuhiko received the walkie talkie with a smile. The five of them quickly stepped foot upon the bridge that leads to the first island and ran away.       

Akane, Hajime, Chiaki, Mechamaru were building the wall fast. Ibuki and Sonia helped as well. The Imposter was generally giving advice from afar.

Soon the Imposter’s walkie talkie crackled and went live. 

“We’ve successfully placed the snare.” said Fuyuhiko from the walkie talkie.

“Good, don’t move from that spot. Keep an eye on that portal.” said the Imposter. 

“Yeah, we only got 3 minutes now. How is everything on your end?” asked Fuyuhiko. 

“We’re about 80 percent done. Someone’s head and shoulders could fit above the wall, but that isn’t an issue. Still it’s better to finish the job.” said the Imposter.                

The Imposter thought for a while and continued further. 

“Don’t do anything risky. The snare will only work once and If dozens of people come out through the portal, report it and rush back here.” said Imposter. 

“Yeah yeah. Don’t take me for a stupid hotheaded fool.” grumbled Fuyuhiko.      

The team kept building the wall until the time limit was finally reached.

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