Kiyoshi soon arrives at the lake to see a young couple being attacked by creatures called Kappas. Which amphibious-like creatures. They were green and oddly human-like in appearance, but they had webbed hands and feet and a turtle-like carapace on their back. The strange creatures jumped out of the water with furiousness and determination as they grabbed onto the young woman. Dragging her into the water in order to drown her in the lake.Her boyfriend grabs onto her hands, trying to pull her back onto the bridge. As he does this, Kappas continues to appear from the water bitting and digging their claws into the young man's back, causing him to scream as he tries desperately to save his girlfriend. His girlfriend screams, crying for him to save her as the creatures continue to pull her deeper into the water. Suddenly, the young man loses his grip as they pulled his girlfriend into the lake.Kiyoshi quickly dives into the water to the young man's surprise as he believed only he and 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
With the powerful swing of Tereba's mantis arms, Kiyoshi flew across the battlefield. As Kiyoshi recomposes himself, Tereba and Minka quickly charge toward Kiyoshi. Minka, with her spider-like body, leaps into the bear by trees disappearing from Kiyoshi's sight whilst Tereba, continues his forward assault on Kiyoshi. Tereba quickly uses his Raptorial forelegs to rapidly swing at Kiyoshi as if he had two katanas attached to him. Kiyoshi manages to hold off Tereba's attack but is concerned about the whereabouts of his lover, Minka. Kiyoshi orders Kivuli to protect the young couple until he can locate Minka and a shadow instantly emerges from Kiyoshi and surrounds the young people who were still in a trance. With his and Tereba's battle intensifying, Kiyoshi maintains his guard for a surprise attack from Minka. Kiyoshi noted to himself that even though Tereba was a terrifying monster, he wasn't much of a challenge. He was freakishly strong and his forelegs were extremely durable, but hi
With some distance ahead of him to his new mission location. Kiyoshi stops by a nearby town to stock up on supplies. He walks around the town with his hat on his back to avoid drawing attention to himself, since this town and the towns neighboring it were in the midst of a civil war, and any mysterious strangers could be seen as a spy. Strolling along the roadway, Kiyoshi could observe commoners tending to their chickens and sheep, and other livestock. The women and men surveyed Kiyoshi as he passed by whilst the children kicked balls and chased dogs in the street. Kiyoshi continued wandering until he arrived at a tavern called The Liquid Gold Tavern. The old wooden building looked centuries-old as termites eating away at its structure. Drunken men stagger and fall amongst themselves with clothes soaked in urine and vomit. Kiyoshi trekked up the old wooden stairs, which creaked and squeaked with each step Kiyoshi made. Making his way inside the tavern, Kiyoshi avoided the drunk and di
Kiyoshi enters the bar. He looks around to see if the stranger in the hoodie form early was present. He eyes the patrons, who are all in their own right, very mysterious looking. Most of them wear masks and other garments to cover their faces. Kiyoshi leisurely strolls through the bar when he feels someone staring at him. He immediately turns to see the hooded figure from before staring at him from across the bar. The two briefly share eye contact before adverting these eyes from one another to avoid drawing attention to themselves. Within minutes Kiyoshi arrives at the table and takes a seat next to the hooded stranger. Even though the face of the stranger is hidden, Kiyoshi could tell by the person's frame that they were female. "Good day. My name is Christina Grutte Pier, and I presumed you are Kiyoshi Kataigure, the blood samurai." Remarks the stranger as she gently holds on to Kiyoshi's hands. Her soft and plush hands easily melt into Kiyoshi's own. "Grutte Pier, I know I have
As the moonlight shined in the cell, it revealed the faces of the two men. One of the men was skinny and old, at least sixty years of age. His face was wrinkled and scarred. His dull blue eyes looked tensely at Sarah. His hair was grey, and he wore a silky purple robe. The man beside a halfling had spiky purplish-grey hair, red piercing eyes, and a pointy triangular chin. He smirked to reveal fang-like teeth, making him look more like a vampire than a half-elf. The halfling wore a brown robe and necklace with a moon on it. "Look at the great and powerful Sarah Grutte Pier. Once a powerful warrior, now a prisoner in my dungeon." Laughed the old man as he spat on the feet of Sarah, to the pleasure of the other man. "I am honored that the duke will come all this way just to spit on my feet." Replied Sarah will a belittling smile on her face. The other man, displeased with Sarah's response, slapped her across her face. "How dare you disrespect the great duke of Lutter en paix, Louis Rap
Kiyoshi arms himself, preparing for a fight when one of the hooded figures removes their hood, revealing themselves to be Christina. With her crystal blue eyes filled with tears, she rushes over to her beloved sister, embracing her in an everlasting hug. Sarah, overwhelmed by her sister's embrace, gently rest her hand on top of her sister's head, stroking her hair softly. Long streams of tears continue from Christina's face as she remarks she is overjoyed by Sarah's safe return.For a brief moment, Christina raises her head from her sister's shoulders, whipping away the tears from her eyes. She slowly walks over to Kiyoshi and thanks him for saving her sister."I know it may be just a job to you. But I am indebted to you for what you have done, not only for me and my sister, by for all of Anges du sol. Thank you." Remarked Christina with a bright, angelic smile as she continued to whip the tears from her face."You always were a cry baby Christina. But am here now and I am safe. And w
Outside of their hideout, Sarah finds Christina standing in the wilderness looking up into the night sky. Standing behind her Sarah informs Christina that it's time to address the out members of Anges du sol before their battle with the Tucsons and the duke. To which Christina replies I know before making her way back inside ignoring her sister as she passes. As Christina passes by Sarah extends her hand out to her sister but pulls back at the last second deciding to leave the family drama until after the battle is won. Sarah rests her hand on her forehead well shaking her head as she slowly follows the still upset Christina inside. Back inside the hideout members of the Anges du sol surrounded Sarah and Christina as they made their per battle speech to the group. Kiyoshi stood off in the back to a corner drinking as Sarah starts. "My fellow sisters and brothers, we stand here today awaiting our greatest test ever. We await battle with the Tucsons and the Duke. Though we may be outnu