Back to when the trio decided to split up, Aku charges ahead with Flint as Chuck pucks a pillar. “What better way show off than this?” Chuck grins putting the pillar on shoulder, he runs off towards a group.A gathering to the north of them is a group of monsters, these monsters are a group of orcs and goblins. Though their race is weak, these monsters are at least C rank with some reaching A rank. The monsters are pillaging houses as a pillar strikes the center of the street causing dust to spread surprising the monsters. Chuck lands beside the pillar, “Who’s ready to become paste?” he lifts the pillar on his shoulders.*ROAARR!!* The monsters charge at Chuck, “I guess you then.” Chuck swings the pillar, *WHAAM! CRACK CRACK CRACK* You could see the bones in the monsters because of the large pillar smashing into them. “COME GET SOME!” He swings again, *WHAAM! CRACK CRACK CRAK* monsters are tossed away by the shockwave of our clashes and some die.Chuck goes into a frenzy as he’s filled

Flint jumps over a building as the manticore crashes into it collapsing it. “COME BACK HERE, INSECT.” Flint keeps running but the manticore slowly catches up despite the crashes.*PANTS PANTS* Flint keeps breathing heavily as he’s pursed. He turns *CRAASHH* the manticore crashes into the building then chases Flint as his thoughts. “I….I can’t make it. He’ll catch me at this rate.” He puts his everything into running.There’s a place right before them with a fountain at the center, Flint runs as the manticore chases him with only 5meters between them. “HAHAHAHA Soon, you’ll be nothing but meat in my mouth.” The distance closes then the manticore jumps. Things slow down as the manticore’s mighty jaws loom over Flint, the jaw slowly closes as horror is all over Flint’s face with his thoughts. “I’m going to be eaten!”Just as the jaws are about to cover Flint, a dull silver shield slowly hits the jaws as it pushes it away *BAANG* manticore crashes. Flint falls since he lost

The monster was about 100 meters before them and stopped. It looks up to see Twenny descend to the army, she lifts her hands as an invisible runic circle appears in the sky restoring them all as they lose the FEAR and DREAD Status Effect. Twenny looks at the people, “You guys should head on back, I’ll handle this.” Razzle is the first to protest, “But....We can’t just leave you. How do you intend defeat that monstrosity?” Flint realizes what’s going on.Twenny glares at the monster as it glares at her back, she lands before the army with the huge distance between her and the Aberrant Horror. She looks back at the army, “If you don’t leave your life will be in your own hands.” She glares at the monster.Flint and the duo turns to leave as Flint glances at Twenny one last time and is shocked as his thoughts. “N….no way, Teacher is shaking?!” He stops, he grips his sword and walks beside Twenny surprising her, Aku and Chuck.Twenny raises a brow in confusion, “What are you doing?”Flint

The army approaches Twenny and surrounds her as they have bright smiles on their faces, Aku jumps on Twenny with a hug attack as they both fall down. Twenny’s thoughts, “Well it’d be strange if I carried her.” Aku lifts Twenny up into a hug as tears stream down her face, “I’m so glad you’re okay.” She tightens the hug, a normal person would suffer but Twenny doesn’t. So, she taps Aku and gasps for air, “Aku can’t breathe.”Aku drops Twenny, “Oh, sorry.” Flint gives Twenny a hug surprising her. Twenny notices Flint’s heartbeat as her thoughts. “Aww, Farm boy was worried about me.” She hugs him back.Flint lets go then Chuck bows his head towards Twenny with a smile on his face and gives a thumbs up to Flint? Flint is confused why he is getting a thumbs up. Aand Aku smacks Chuck on the head. *BANG* Chuck holds his head as if he’s been wronged. They return to the city with the army, although they won, the casualties were too much. Some people went to search for the remains of their lov

Chuck walks up to Zephan as she tries to hide her smile, Chuck stands before her and looks down. “You called? Duchess Zephan.”Zephan covers her mouth and giggles, “In deed I did. I’d like you to- no. Would you be willing to spend some time with me?”Chuck is taken aback at her words, has no words. Zephan folds her hands behind her as she grips her hand, “Would it be possible for us to….. *DEEP BREATH* I’d like us to become friends.”Chuck’s mind is blank then he shakes his head to come back to reality. “Friends friends friends. I’d like that.” He smiles unable to hide it. “Umm Duchess Zephan-““Please call me Aella.” Zephan smiles. At that moment Chuck’s vision changes as he hears his heart beating quickly.Chuck takes deep breaths, “Duchess Aella-““Just Aella.” Zephan covers her mouth as she giggles.Chuck smiles, “Aella.” Zephan’s face brightens as a smile blossom on her face. Chuck continues, “…….Uhh, I don’t know what to say.” He scratches the back of his head as he stares down.