With a devilish grin, Aina unleashes another wave of demonic aura, blowing Kiyoshi back. The fresh surge of demonic energy quickly overpowers both Kiyoshi and the environment itself. As everything surrounds Aina seems to bend to her will, even just for a moment. As her power rages on, the Mempo mask begins to change color to a dull reddish-orange color as it slowly grows to cover Aina's face completely. Two large ram-like horns protrude from the mask, as it completely covers Aina's face. Suddenly and without warning, an enormous explosion emits under Aina's feet as the overwhelming demonic energy continues to flow from her body. Dust and smoke fill the air as blocks visible for both warriors. But even though Kiyoshi could not see Aina in front of him, He knew deep down something was terribly wrong and that somehow the tide of battle changed drastically. With the dust settled, Kiyoshi could finally confirm his doubts as Aina's figure becomes more visible as time goes by. With the dust

Kiyoshi turns around, but no one is there. But yet she continues hearing someone gently and loving call his name. "Who is that? I must find whoever is calling me". Remarked Kiyoshi as he was drawn to the voice calling out to him. As if his life depended on it, Kiyoshi took off with a burst of speed. His injuries and wounds healed as if they were never been there, which was a remarkable feat even with his demonic healing. But Kiyoshi didn't notice his injuries were gone. His mind was only focused on the voice continuously calling out to him over and over. Kiyoshi, Kiyoshi, the voice called out to him. Hitting him gently in his ears like a cherry blossom petal touching his skin. Kiyoshi ran through the forest as the moonlight shone upon him as if it was following him through his journey. The air was quiet and still unnatural so but Kiyoshi gave nothing any mind besides the voice. Somehow it was unknown to him, yet so familiar to him, but he couldn't remember from where. As he had bee

"I need a favor please before I die." Remarked Aina as she clings to life. "What is it?" Asked Kiyoshi as he drops to his knees, holding Aina's body in his hand. Aina leans into Kiyoshi and whispers into his ear. "I need you to take me to my family before I die, please." "Absolutely. It will be my pleasure." Replied Kiyoshi with a sorrowful smile on his face, whilst he picks up Aina in his arms carrying her to her family's resting place. As Kiyoshi walks slowly to their destination, the sun quietly breaks the horizon of the earth's surface. "Wow, our battle lasted the entire night. Amazing." Remarked Aina as she coughs and trembles in Kiyoshi's arms. "You need to conserve your strength, please. We still have a decent way to go." Replied Kiyoshi as he hold on to Aina tightly while looking ahead. Before Aina could reply, Kiyoshi remarks that he was sorry he couldn't save her and that she was dying and there was nothing he could do to save her. As the tears flow violently from his

One week later, Kiyoshi arrived in the town of Lilax Rejesha on horseback. He was to spend several days in the town, which people called the vacation destination of the world. And it wasn't hard to see why the town of Lilax Rejesha was absolutely beautiful. With statues of the goddess and other mystical females lining the streets. The smell of cherry blossoms and lavender filled the air as if every other building was a spa. Casinos and bars were plentiful as street food vendors work like busy bees making delicious foods for tourists to eat. Strangely, for a tourist destination, the town of Lilax Rejesha had no motels whatever so ever. Only five stars hotels filled the streets with one or two family inns being available. As Kiyoshi walked through the town, his hair flowed freely in the air as he strung his hat on his back to avoid drawing attention to himself as peacemakers love to visit these places. His all-black Yutaka drew little attention as his cloak was tucked into his bag. His

Kiyoshi chased after them, but for an elderly couple, they were remarkably fast. Kiyoshi arrived at the bridge, but they were gone. They must've gone into the forest, Kiyoshi remarked to himself. With that revelation, Kiyoshi quickly dashed into the forest. As Kiyoshi ran through the forest, he could voice faintly but clearly enough to lead him in the direction of where it was coming from. Kiyoshi arrived at the open in the forest in the center where Ma and Pa and the young couple were. Kiyoshi hide behind a tree and observed what was going on. Kiyoshi looked on as Ma and Pa were talking among themselves with the young couple, just standing there as if they were in a trance. The time has come right Ma, remarked Pa as they slowly approached the young couple who were frozen in place. Kiyoshi becomes shocked when both Ma and Pa began transforming in front of him. Grotesque limbs begin bursting out of the elderly couple as both Ma and Pa roared into the night sky like cruel beasts. The d