"You know? Pure Truth has been pointing me in that direction for a while, so I thought we oughta go explore that place."
Thus begins the 6-day trip towards the western continent, a Journey to the West, with the destination being the City States of Kararagi!
"It was a city which I participated in creating, alongside the one they now call Hoshin of the Wastes. To be honest, it was also the first time I learned the existence of Outerworlders, a few years before I met Frakinedottir."
But before that, there is a tiny stop along the way.
"I have something I need to retrieve there. This didn't even exist in the original storyline, so I don't know what might happen. All I know is that what I'm going to do is quite dangerous."
"Oh? Y/N, what exactly is it then?"
Our temporary stop is the fifth regional capital, and the only one we haven't been to yet...
Picoutatte.
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"40 years ago, a tragedy befell our nation."
"The tragic events that transpired were still sung by the most famous bard today, the Diva's Songstress's special: the Subjugation of the Black Dragon."
A corrupted hierarchy, the remains of an evil being, and even more mysterious figures in the shadows are coming into play.
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"Hey. Who do you think you are? I am the daughter of Count Jasfrey, and if you lay a single finger on me, you are going to pay dearly!"
"Hah!" Y/N laughed as he threw Zeam, and it pierced the wall behind her, making her yelp in fear. "Do I look like I care? Second of all, you're the piece of shit who messed Otto up, aren't you? Well, I'm sure going to enjoy this, as revenge for one of my friends."
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"Who are you?" The shadow figure said in surprise as the Liberator raised his three swords in defence. "Why are you attacking me?"
"That should be my question. I didn't think I'll run into you here... 16th."
"16th? Wha-" The man stopped before he realized something. "YOU! But you cannot be! I killed you that day, Wizardum Improbius!"
"Ha, you just exposed yourself, 16th. Get out of here, you fake wanna-be of a Warlock, before I decide to avenge Solace."
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"Trying to tame that is a piece of wasted effort." The purple-haired man said as he stepped forward from the shadows, finally revealing himself although he made his presence known since the beginning.
"I don't care if the chances of success are low. Valgren's remains are mine, and I'm securing it. In my opinion, there's nothing better than using ancient power that's supposed to be gone. A nice surprise and a good show."
"Huh. Thou is quite the prideful individual, huh." As soon as he spoke, another figure stepped out of the shadows, her eyes blind, but her features were most definitely recognizable by Y/N, who has explored almost every corner of the Re:Zero world back on Earth.
"Of course. The hydra is a great resource to have, and it'll prove beneficial to this world and my plans if I can get hold of this piece." Y/N said to the man, and he smiled as he realized the boy's insane ambitions, one that far surpassed his.
"I believe I have not introduced my partner and my venerable self yet, have I?" The man asked as he put an arm around the girl, and Y/N smiled.
"My name is Y/N L/N, Warlock of Deceit, Sloth, Greed, Wrath and Pride."
"Ashen Bride, Melinda of the Evil Eye Tribe." The blind girl responded, and the man smiled.
"Since thou hath introduced thy, I shall do the same. Mine venerable self is the Destruction Wish, also the former Sin Archbishop of the Witch's Cult, representing Pride, Stride Vollachia. Allow mine venerable self to lend thy mine assistance."
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A large slash of wind soared through the banquet, with everyone panicking and running away from the scene. The unimaginable force has descended, one older than even the Witch of Envy and the Divine Dragon.
One of the oldest spirit of them all: The spirit of murder, Great Spirit of Wind, Zarestia.
Y/N struggled to keep his stance before he decided to fight, and god was that bloodlust she just emitted overwhelming. Truly a power belonging to the four great spirits.
In response to one of their partners, Cahya and Bayanga sprung out of Y/N, and prepared to face their foe before another figure leapt out of the shadows and slashed a kunai at the Great Spirit.
"Halibel!"
"Oh, Y/N-san! Don't worry, I'll take care of this. Just take your people to safety."
"As much as I wanted to refuse, I decided that it would be the best course of action. Nodding, I ran off towards the direction of my comrades, but not leaving Y/N Prime behind to analyze and copy Halibel's skills while I made the tactical retreat.
This adventure is more thrilling than I thought, huh?
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"Back away, Witch Cultists!"
"Hey, calm down, okay? We're not Witch Cultists, we just happened to have a few of their former members, okay?"
"Then how do you explain the thick miasma upon you guys? Especially you, and that girl over there!" She pointed to me and Capella. "You two have the smell of a Sin Archbishop!"
"I have a Witch Factor, yes, but having a miasma does not mean-"
"Stop trying to twist my words, Witch Cultist. Your kind is nothing but despicable trash, and I swear upon my legacy that I'll eradicate you! I, Reize, the sole survivor of the Oni Tribe!"
I was about to continue reasoning with her, seeing she's probably a distant relative of Rem and Ram, but surprisingly, Capella stepped forward.
"I do not care if you insult me or anything, since I did have my fair share of sins committed. That's why I'm trying to right those wrongs now. However, insulting the one who saved me from that darkness is something that I will definitely take offence for, so retract your words."
"Retract my words? Looking at you, becoming all worked up! What were you guys thinking when you wiped us out, huh? I, Reize, would cut you down right now!"
"I hope you would see reason, you know? Because this lady here is the Chimera of the Liberator's Battalion, Mother of the Assassination Organization, and former Sin Archbishop of the Witch's Cult, representing Lust. My name is Capella Emerada Lugnica. Remember it well."
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A bright glow flashed from the centre of the magma, and Y/N slowly descended into the volcanic rocks, using ice to temporarily keep himself afloat as he walked through the lava, and reached his destination.
Taking the sword out of the pedestal, he admired the beauty of an object as he twirled it around in his hands, smiling as he found the sheathe nearby, and tucked the sword away into his dimensional storage.
"Fourth Sword of Power, Amorum, acquired."
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Re: Periodic Arc 5.5: CONTINENTAL WEST, TOMB OF WIND, VOLCANO
Coming on Feb. 17, 2022! Stay tuned!