Ep 12. Defense and Bonds

As Maple and her guildmates prepare for the final event of the game's first season, they face off against their toughest opponents yet - the formidable guild, Holy Sword. With only two members able to participate in the event, Maple and Sally step up to the challenge while their other guildmates cheer them on from the sidelines.

As they enter the arena, Maple and Sally are surprised to find that they will be facing Holy Sword's two strongest members - Fried and Kasumi. The battle begins and Maple immediately sets up a wall of thorns to protect herself and Sally, while Sally uses her speed to dodge the enemy's attacks.

Fried and Kasumi are impressed by Maple's tactics and quickly realize that they will have to work together if they want to defeat the dynamic duo. As the battle intensifies, Maple and Sally use their joint abilities to counter Holy Sword's attacks and gain the upper hand.

Meanwhile, the rest of the guild is watching the battle unfold from outside the arena, encouraging Maple and Sally at every turn. As they watch their friends fight, they realize how much they have grown as a team and how their bonds have strengthened over the course of the game.

As the battle continues, Maple unleashes her ultimate defense - a massive turtle shield that covers her and Sally and makes them nearly invincible. Even Holy Sword's powerful attacks are unable to penetrate the shield, and eventually, the opposing guild is forced to retreat.

Maple and Sally emerge victorious, much to the delight of their guildmates. As they celebrate their triumph, they reflect on the importance of friendship and teamwork in the game. They may have started out as inexperienced players, but through their battles and adventures, they have become a close-knit group that is able to take on even the toughest challenges.

With the first season of the game coming to a close, Maple and her friends are already looking forward to the next one, eager for new adventures and even more powerful abilities. As they move forward, they know that they will always have each other's backs, and that their bonds will only continue to grow stronger.