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This chapter was honestly a hard one to write since it went through a lot of changes, but hopefully you'll all like it!
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Loud footsteps can be heard walking through a dark hallway, that is lit with only small candles, since dozens of red curtains are placed in front of the windows to cover any sunlight from entering. Raynare stop in front of a large door while holding a file, "Huh" she releases a tire sighs and glance down at the file before her gaze move back up at the door then proceeds to knocks it.
It took a minute before a voice answers, "Come in and dispose of him... Raynare" Sayomi voice orders through the door, the black haired enters to see a scared messenger crawling on the ground, he turn to her, holding a frantic expression. "As you wish, Lady Sayomi" Raynare walk toward the scared man and to his surprise, she walks past him "Wipe that relief expression off your face" she state and turn around, holding her left hand up with a small red orb form on the top of her index finger, "Doom blast".
"Ahhhh" the ex-messenger scream seeing the red beam speeding toward him, Sayomi smirk seeing the attack completely vaporize the man, "You are getting better with the technique I see" she states, turning to the black haired. Raynare retract her hands and nod "Took a while, but I finally am able to control it properly" she reply "Glad to hear... if you weren't able to control a simple doom blast, then I would have to kill you and find another servant" Sayomi state with a dark smirk.
Raynare stop in front of the skull made throne where her master is sited, "If I couldn't learn such a technique, then I do deserve to be killed" she replies in a monotone voice making the pureblood smirk, "So tell me, why are you here... judging by what you are holding, it has something to do with what's in there" she states, glancing at the file hold in the black haired right hand.
"Our spies have picked some interesting information up... involving Nawin Makasha", the moment Raynare says that name, Sayomi eyes peak in interest and lift her right hand up, telling the black haired to hand it over, which she did. "Is he in danger?" Sayomi questions, opening the file "Possible..." Raynare answers and wait for the silver haired to go through the papers and pictures.
Sayomi stop at one page and slowly glance at Raynare before turning back to the paper, "Shigemi... Why would he be there?" she ask "A mission given by the Queen there to hunt down a beast called Nightwalker... Nawin and the Gremory along with two others of their friends are tasked to deal with it" Raynare inform.
"Huh... how pathetic of them, I would have thought the captains would be equipped enough to handle a simple monster, after all if I'm correct they should roughly be around Satan level", Sayomi leans on her right hand and think for a minute then her eyes snap open in realization, "I see now... so they are relaying on Nawin's tracking skills, aren't they?" she said, turning to Raynare who nod "I still don't see why you brought this to me Raynare... Nawin is more than capable enough to handle a beast and the Gremory is no slouch either" she reply sharply, throwing the files and turn back to the former fallen angle.
Raynare look at the paper gently falling down before turning her gaze back to her master, "You said if anything is to happen to Nawin Makasha, I would need to inform directly to you, yes?" she questions, "Yes... are you saying Nawin's life is in danger?" Sayomi questions, leaning forward and rest her head on her hands. Raynare slowly nods her head "I've personally went to Shigemi to investigate this nightwalker and I found something rather interesting there" she said catching Sayomi's attention "Speak".
"I sensed powerful aura beneath Shigemi... It's gathered into one specific place and will soon explode... like someone or something is about to be awaken" Raynare state causing Sayomi eyes to widen at the last part, "L-lady Sayomi?" the black haired mutters in surprise, when seeing her master abruptly stand up and make way to the door, "We're leaving Raynare" she state, making her nod "Understood".
Urlom Village
Nawin appears in black flash, landing at the center of the village to see Issei sited at one of the houses roof, looking at Irene preparing her magic, "She didn't give you hard time?" "Eek!" Issei gasp seeing the Makasha appear beside him.
"Geezuz, don't scare me teme!" the Hyoudou shouts "Then don't let your guard down, seriously you need to focus on training your magic senses" Nawin comments dully, before turning to the witch. "What is she doing?" he ask, examining the witch to see her sited down in the middle of a special, magic circle which looks like to be written in blood, "Hope that's an animal blood" he comments "Yeah it is, a rabbit to be exact" Issei replies with slight disgust making the Makasha glance at him "You threw up, didn't you?" "Yep".
Nawin turn back toward the circle and see the helmet placed in front of Irene, he scans closely to faint green aura surrounding it. "Warning to you two" Irene suddenly speaks, catching their attention "I'm using dark magic that will most definitely attract some attention from spirits like wraiths, so be prepared for that and whatever you do, don't let them interrupt me or this whole place will explode along with us all" she warn.
"What!" Issei shouts, before being blast back by a sudden powerful wind current, "Looks like she's beginning" Nawin state, seeing green aura hovering up from the circle outlines and the helmet starts to float up, while Irene remain in her sited position. "She did not inform me of this" Issei said, after getting back up "Not surprised" the other reply in his usual stoic tone.
"Hey Teme, you once said you were a delinquent in your old school?" Issei speaks out, causing the Makasha to raise an eyebrow at the sudden question and subject about his past "Yeah, I was mostly an outsider" "While your sister was popular?" "Yes". After a minute past, Nawin glance at the Hyoudou when hearing him go silent all the sudden, "What are you getting at?" he questions making the other look at him and smile "You never were jealous of her?".
"Of course not, not when she was always worried sick about me and kept wanting me to open, how can I hate my sister when she cares about me that much and being honest I could honestly give a crap about getting attention Issei" Nawin reply, before letting out a sigh "I prefer peace and quiet honestly, but it seems troubles and bad luck just keep following me, especially ever since I've moved to Kuoh".
Nawin turn to the Hyoudou, "Like I said before Issei, to put an end of this discussion, I've never once blamed Lucy for the attention she gets while I was the loner in the school" he state "I know, I just found hard to believe you were an outsider with how popular you are now in Kuoh!" Issei reply with a grin.
"Huh" the Makasha cross his arms "Because I decided it's time for me to change, my personality now wasn't as mute compare to back then and my appearance took a drastic change after the intense training I put myself through" he states, before leaning back to his usual position, "Work hard enough Issei and you can achieve anything, as long as you have the determination and passion to do it", Issei listen to those words closely and nod.
'Huh, Makasha... just what are you planning" Ddraig ask himself, listening in the conversation 'It's like he's teaching Issei and preparing him for something...'. "OAHHHHH!" suddenly out of nowhere a loud, high pitch shrieks cuts through the two conversation, "Looks like the wraith has awaken" Nawin state, seeing a couple of spirit figure forming behind Irene.
"W-what the hell?" Issei mutter, when seeing the village start getting darker, the cloud from above start darkening and form in a position to block the sun. "These are no ordinary wraiths" Nawin inform, examining the spirit appearance, showing a flouting figure that wears all black cloak which seems to be made of shadows by the way it flows unnaturally around it's body, their arms are long and very bony with scary sharp black claws, it's lower half is missing with only the cloak hanging down from it, it's face was cover by the hood though there wasn't much to see in there except for the glowing red eyes and mouth.
Nawin turns to see the Hyoudou shaking in his boots, "Wimp" he comments which cause the other to immediately snap his head to him and glares "OH YEAH!". The black harried smirk when seeing Issei abruptly jumps up, summoning the boosted gear and bring it right down on one of the wraith.
When the dust clears, it shows the Hyoudou standing in a large crater with the wraith disintegrate into the air, "Hah! How do you like that Makasha?!" he shouts, pointing at the stoic black haired, "Look behind you" he warn making the other turn and gasp to see another wraith looking at him and lunch it's sharp right hand forward, but before it could strike, a shadow sword speed pass Issei's head and pierce through the wraith head.
"One to one" a voice state making Issei glance to see Nawin standing behind him, back to back "Why don't we have a bit of a competition" he suggest making him smile "Oh you are so on" Issei reply making the black haired smirk, "Alright then, who kills the most wraith wins".
The two see dozens of wraiths start appearing from the ground when the clouds completely hover above the village, blocking all the sunlight. "Oaahhhhh!" all of them release a loud shriek causing the boys to wince. Issei shake his head and smirk seeing the wraiths start circling around them "You sure you can handle this?" he asks glancing back at the black haired who smirk back in response "Oh, this will be a piece of cake".
"Oah!" all the wraith charge forward at the boys at once, with their claws launch, "Easy!" Issei jumps up and fire a dragon blast down at the center causing the earth to erupt, sending the wraiths flying back. "W-wah!?" the Hyoudou yell in shock, seeing three wraiths screaming in pain before disbursing away.
"Too slow, pervert" Nawin appears in black flash, right beside another wraith and shoots it in the head with a shadow pistol, "That makes five" he state with a smirk. Issei clench his hands "Not fair! You are way faster!" he complains, pointing at the black haired "Less whining and more killing" the Makasha reply sharply, "Also there's one behind you".
Issei turns behind and slam the boosted gear forward on instinct "Two!" he exclaims, adding more power causing the boosted gear to go right through the wraiths body, making it disperse. 'Stop holding back too much partner! Get it together' Ddraig barks out making the brown haired nods 'Fine, I'll take this a bit more serious'.
Nawin watch with interest when seeing intense red aura explode around the Hyoudou, 'Someone's hiding their true strength'. Issei snaps his eyes open showing it glowing in emerald. "Oaah!" two wraiths drop down from above, readying to cut the Hyoudou in half "Dragon slash!" the boosted gear's claw glow in bright red and Issei slash it upwards to firing a four-concentrated claw shape like blast that completely cut through the wraiths, making it disperse in black mist.
'Huh, well would you look at that, the Hyoudou is getting better and better and this isn't even his full power' Tairex said with a taunting tone clearly aim to tick the Makasha off, who ignore it's before a small smile grace his lips as he sees Issei eliminating another wraith with the dragon blast 'Keep getting stronger Issei'.
Nawin sees a group of five wraiths surrounding him, "Huh" he sighs and bring out his hands out from the pockets and move each of them to the side, "Clink!" dozens of sharp, sparking lances appear around him "Shoot" he mutters, flicking both hands, causing the lances to speed toward the wraiths, launching straight through their heads making all of them disperse.
"Done!" Irene announce, slamming both her hands down causing the dense green aura surround the circle to burst back in a violent wind blast, causing the ground and houses to shake. After a minute, everything died down, the clouds slowly form back to their usual position which allows the sun to once again shine down the village. "That's all" Issei state, landing down beside the Makasha and glance at him "How many?" he asks "Ten, you?" "Seven" Issei answers with a groan making the other chuckle "Better luck next time".
"Hope you two had your fun" Irene voice interrupts, making them turn forward to see her holding the helmet that is fuming in smoke, "Whao, that's burnt to hell!" Issei exclaims "Yes, but I got everything I need from it" she replies, throwing the helmet away.
"You got the location of the summoner?" Nawin ask, receiving a nod, "I saw a vision that shows a dark cave, where the entrance is sealed by a large rock. After feeling the summoner magic around the helmet, I can now pinpoint their location by sensing their magic... even if they try to hide it, I will find it" she states.
"Oahh!" Nawin and Issei quickly turn behind, when hearing a familiar shriek "Shit!" the brown haired curse seeing the wraiths lunching at him with its claw. "Idiot, don't let your guard down so carelessly", wood shoots up from the earth and violently wraps around the wraiths then starts squeezing the life out of it, causing it to disperse away.
The two turn back to the witch, seeing her holding up a wand "That's the last time I'm saving your ass" she states, dispelling her wand, causing the wood to slowly crumble back into the ground. Issei release a relief sighs and thanks the witch, who click her tongue in annoyance "You're too careless, letting your guard down like that, if I weren't here" she points at herself, "You would be lying on the ground right now, impaled through the heart" she inform, causing the Hyoudou face to pale and shivers.
"As expected from a clown like you, Issei" Nawin states, crossing his arms while the Hyoudou turn to him with a glare "Hey! You were caught by surprise too!" he counters. Irene turn to the Makasha "He's right, you pretty boy would have been in the same position if the wraiths decided to strike you" she states making Nawin click his tongue and turn his head to the side "I don't need your lecture, witch" he shoots back.
Issei quickly feel the tension rising between the two, so he decided to intervene "S-so Irene, is the location of the summoner far from here" he ask making the woman turn to him and slowly shakes her head "Not that far, we shall be able to make it before dusk" she reply, "Then let's move" Nawin state, and start making his way out of the village.
The Hyoudou see the witch staring at the Makasha with a harden expression, clearly thinking of something 'Those two really don't get along' he comment, as the witch slowly begin following the black haired. 'I'll would keep my eyes close on her partner, we don't really know much about her and her true motive' Ddraig gives an advice 'You really think she's evil?' 'I can't be sure, but witches don't have the most spotless reputation and from what I just saw, she's a very powerful witch, so take caution understood?' 'Right' Issei nods, before catching up with the two.
Shigemi
A few dozen meters away from the Capital Lilios is a beautiful, clean-cut grass field and at the center sits Rias Gremory, who's currently meditating, fade crimson aura swirl around her in a calming pace. "Ghoooo...wooooo" Rias takes a deep breath before releasing it in a steady pace, 'Remember Rias, don't let your emotions get the better of you' Sirzech voice rings through her head as she start going through the past training she had with her brother.
'I know you have the tendency to snap at certain stuff, like one of your peerage member getting hurt, but you need to know that you hold the power of destruction in you and if you let that go out of control... you might even hurt the people you are trying to protect'.
'Power of destruction... a technique that's been pass down by my family for centuries, the Baels... remember Rias that this power is very dangerous and the wielder hold great responsibility and weight when wielding it, but me and your father are positive that you will be able to master it and become strong' Venelana kind voice state in the Gremory mind.
Rias snap her crimson eyes open causing the aura around her to pause and suddenly absorb back into her body, she looks down at her right hand and clench it, seeing crimson aura flowing at the outline of her skin.
"Feeling better?" a voice asks, making the Gremory turn to see Akeno standing there, waiting patiently for her "Yeah... I just need to calm down again, I'm sorry you had to see that side of me Akeno" Rias said, holding an apologetic expression.
Akeno walk toward her friend and stop in front of her before giving a comfort squeeze on the shoulder "It's fine... after everything you've seen, I don't blame you a single bit and I promise you that I will end this tomorrow, you already did enough work by catching Kaz" she states, making the crimson haired look at her surprise.
'Akeno...' Rias stare at her friend, seeing her smile calmly at her 'Have you become so strong that you are this confident?'. Rias shakes her head before returning a smile "Don't forget who's king Akeno... I won't let you do all the work" she said making the Himejima smile widen before she lets out a giggle "Of course and I shall be your shield and fight alongside with you, after all that is a job of the Queen" she states, then helps the Gremory up.
"What are you girls doing here?" a rugged, deep voice questions the two, causing them to turn behind and see a tall, muscular man standing a few feet away from them, his wild steel grey eyes stare at them with impatient, he has long wild black hair that is grown pass down his shoulder, tan skin, a large scar crossed horizontal from his nose. The man's attire consists of a large white coat, grey button shirt, black sash belt wrap over the coat, long metal plate pants with a grey combat boots to go with it.
"Wait a minute" the man's pupil narrows when closely examines the two girls, "You aren't from here are you?" he questions, receiving a nod from Rias "We are the devil's from Vesarima" she answers. The two are startled when the man suddenly sheaths out his gigantic, bulky blade "What are you doing?" Rias question, staring at the terrifying large sword that looks like it's been bathed in lots of blood and had went through hundreds of battles, judging by all the scratch, dent, and even small rips it has.
The man has a berserk like grin plastered on his face "I heard you two are pretty tough, so I like to test it out myself!" he shouts and suddenly slams the giant sword down causing the whole area to erupt in dust. "H-he's strength!", Rias and Akeno appear outside the dust "I know, to be able to wield that kind of sword with such ease... his strength must be enormous" Akeno states with slight shock tone.
"Hyaa!" the giant sword burst out from the dust and is heading straight down toward the Gremory, "Rias!" Akeno jumps and kick the blade away from her friend. The man stumble out from the dust, seeing an opening Akeno send a hard spinning kick to the man's side causing him to slide back.
The large man stabs the sword to the ground making him stop, "Not bad" he comments with a blood thirsty smirk causing the girls to get into their stance "Let's kick things up a notch!" he shouts, causing a violent yellow aura explodes around him making earth to rumble.
"N-no way, his power just shot up to Satan-class!" Rias exclaims, bringing her hands up to block the thundering wind from her eyes, "Akeno!" she shouts seeing the man running toward the raven haired with intend to kill. Akeno curse seeing as the wind has temporary blurred her vision, "Haaa!" the man brings his sword to the side and swing it with both his arms, clearly intending to cut the Himejima in half.
"No!" Rias firing a destruction blast toward the sword, but instead of being completely annihilated, the sword withstand and start pushing through the blast, "W-what!" the Gremory mutter in shock seeing yellow aura emits around the blade.
Akeno blinks finally getting her vision clear and see the sword is inches away from her, "Lightning bomb" she utters and disappears in a lightning bolt, to appear behind the man "Get lost" she said, lifting her right hand up and fire a condense lighting orb that fires right at the man's back, lifting him up and flies him a meter away, before crashing down the ground to explode in a deathly lightning current.
"Thanks Rias, if you hadn't done that, I would have been cut in half" Akeno thanks which the Gremory responds with a smile "We're a team remember" she reminds making the other nod "Right".
"Not bad, that actually hurt me", yellow aura glow inside the dust before it burst, showing the man standing tall, he crack his neck "But it will take a whole lot more than that to really hurt me" he states with a wide animalistic grin.
The man dash toward the two and lift the giant sword up "Show me more of your power!" he shouts bringing to sword down, "Enough, Yorath" a familiar light voice orders. Rias and Akeno are taken aback in shock when Emyr appears in front of them and grab the blade by the hand, stopping it "Is that a way for a captain to act" he states, before placing his left palm on the other man chest to send him flying away.
Emyr send a look of displease to his fellow captain, "These two girls are trying to solve the nightwalker case and they can't do that with you trying to kill them" he states as the other man lift the large boulder up with just one of his arms and toss it away like it's a feather, "I'm testing their power Emyr, now move!" he shouts, lifting the sword up and points at the pale blue haired.
"Killing them will displease her majesty... do you want that?" Emyr questions, raising an eyebrow. Rias and Akeno is surprise when Yorath harden expression turn into shock before quickly change into annoyance as he lowers the sword down and click his tongue, "Whatever Anwen" he retorts placing the sword back in its sheaths which is strapped behind his back.
Yorath glance at the two girls "If her majesty is putting her trust on these two on finishing the task... she may have lost her touch because those two wouldn't stand a chance" he states. Rias was tempted to say something but decide to be quiet so there wouldn't be any more drama, "Don't judge a book by its cover, Yorath" Emyr response with a smile causing the taller man to click his tongue in annoyance.
"Wipe that smile off your face!" Yorath hollers, releasing his powerful aura, causing the ground beneath him to dent down while Emyr's expression turn blank. The two girls quickly feel the tension raises as the two captains tries to stare each other down, "I always hated you and your bullshit nice attitude!" Yorath shouts pointing at the other man "Pisses me off every time we cross path, I should kill you! You always give me this disgusting, bad vibe, Emyr!".
"That's your point of view on me then, well as a matter of fact" Emyr piercing blue eyes glares calmly at the tall man "I can't stand you either, I am still flabbergasted on why her majesty would place a high and respectful rank such as captains to an animalistic, violent, and naïve person such as yourself Yorath".
Yorath glare back at the blue haired with yellow aura start building up around him while Emyr also emits sapphire color aura around him. The earth slowly begins to rumble and creak as the captain's aura start clashing with each other, "You want to go, bastard?" Yorath said, moving his right arm back to grab the handle of his sword, which Emyr respond by resting his hand on top of his sabre handle.
"What is all this ruckus?" a light, kindhearted voice asks, making everyone turn to see the Queen standing behind, with the same two guards stood at both her sides. The captains immediately lower their magic and appear in front of the Queen, with their one knee rested down, to show full respect.
"Captains shouldn't fight each other or this land would be in grave danger" Roseral reminds with slight stern in her tone, making the two captain sweat a bit which surprises Rias and Akeno greatly, now they are wondering just how powerful the Queen is to make even a captains nervous like this.
Emyr place his right hand on his chest and bows his head down "I apologize my Queen, it was my fault for saying crude words to Yorath" he said, making the other captain clench his teeth in annoyance and send a side glare at the blue haired 'That bastard'.
Roseral stare at her captains for a minute before releasing a sigh, "Just don't let it happens again... or else I will have to take drastic measures, understood?" she said, which the two nod back "Of course, your majesty" they reply.
"Causing trouble I see, Anwen, Kowin" another voice comment in a taunting tone, making everyone turn to see a tall handsome young man, he has golden hair which is styled up, blue sapphire eyes. The mysterious man wears an elegant looking golden armor that protects his whole body except his head, making him almost look like king.
The man wears a cocky smirk in his face and emits out an aura that show that he is superior to all, "Meurig" Yorath spat out, glaring at the smirking man. "This much captains together when not in a meeting, quite rare gentleman" Meurig state before turning his sight to the Queen, "Your majesty" he said with a surprise sudden kind smile and bows down in respect to the woman who nod back.
"Why are you here, Meurig?" Emyr ask, standing back up "I happen to be in the area, when sensing you two's magic risen I decided to investigate" the blond reply, crossing his arms. "How goes the hunting for the nightwalker Anwen?" Meurig questions with a cocky smirk build back in his face "I heard that devils from Vesorima had to come and help you, since you barely made any progress" he taunts.
Yorath send a disgust look at Emyr "Relaying on an outsider devil, another reason to add in my list of hating you" he comments. "My duty is to protect the people of Shigemi and if I must need aid of on an outsider help... then so be it" Emyr comment bakc, opening his eyes and stare back at the slightly surprise captains.
Roseral smiles hearing this, while Meurig smirk widen and Yorath click his tongue and turn to the side, "Sometimes we need help you two, and there's one member in the Vesorima devil group that is specialist in tracking, so I have no doubt they will succeed" the Queen said making Meurig sigh and nod "Whatever you say my Queen" he replies.
Yorath turn to the Queen with interest shown in his steel-grey eyes "I thought those two are the group" he said pointing at the Rias and Akeno, "There are two more and this specialist that I'm sure you have taken interest in is the black flash, positive you heard of him" Emyr informs.
Meurig yawn clearly showing boredom "A mongrel from Vesarima doesn't interest me, he is below me" he states, causing Akeno to clench her head and glare at the blond captain who immediately take notice and send a smirk in her way "Touch a nerve have I? A shame a beautiful girl such as yourself is mating with a mongrel" he adds.
Before the situation could escalate the Queen steps in "Meurig that is enough" she orders making the man pause and nod "Of course, your majesty" he reply, letting it go. "To add at what Emyr is saying, Nawin Makasha is capable of handling the situation, he was the person I personally requested, so are you questioning my judgment?" she ask turning to the two captains, Meurig shake his head, "If her majesty think this person can get the job done, then I will give him the benefit of a doubt" "I shall see how he fairs, by my own hands" Yorath state with a blood thirsty grin.
The Queen sends a displease look at the tall captain "I prefer you to not interrupt the investigation Yorath, Nawin Makasha was brought here to hunt the nightwalker, not to dual with you" she states "Huh, understood your majesty, I'll be returning to my barracks then since there's nothing left here" Yorath reply with slight disappointment heard in his rough tone.
"Is all your warriors so weak that you need an outsider to entertaining yourself?!" Meurig exclaims, then lets out a laugh. The ground suddenly shakes, making everyone turn to see yellow aura swirling around Yorath as he stops in his track and turn around to the blond, glaring at him with fury shown in his grey eyes, "Say one more word Meurig and I will cut you down!" he warns, drawing his sword out and points at the smirking blond.
"You dare draw that disgusting sword at me? You got the nerve Kowin" Meurig lift his right arm up and point both his index and middle fingers up, as blazing orange aura explodes around him. "I should kill you right now" he said, staring at the tall man with slight disgust.
Roseral sighs in annoyance causing the guards to stiff, which Rias quickly take notice 'Just how powerful is the Queen?' she thought. "En-" Roseral pause feeling another magic signature gaining speed towards here, sensing who it was, she decided to not say anything.
"Bring it mongrel!" Meurig taunt, bringing his right arm up and send a gesture to tell the tall man to come forth. Yorath smirk and charge toward the blond, with each step he makes, the ground explodes "I'll cut your annoying tongue out!" he swore. Meurig smirk, crossing his arms "Like to see you try" he retorts as the other is just a few feet away from him.
Yorath bring the sword back at his side and swings it with all his might, causing smoke to erupt when it come into contact, rendering everyone unable to see what happened. Suddenly white aura shines through the dust before it send a powerful wind blast, knocking all the dust away. Rias and Akeno were surprise to see a woman stood between the men, she has one of her swords placed at the back to block Yorath's sword strike while the other sword is leaned near Meurig's neck.
"Did you two forget that it's taboo for us captain to fight among each other" the woman state staring at the two shock men with her steel cold silver eyes. "L-Lucia" Yorath speak out, still in shock from the black haired woman sudden appearance.
Lucia tighten her grip on the handles, causing the blades to glow in white aura before a violent wind explode around the blades, sending the two captains flying back. Yorath and Meurig lands on their feet gently and stare at the woman.
"Enough you two or I'll personally step in" Roseral states, causing the two man's head to shot toward her, showing shock in their expression before they bow down "Understood, your majesty" they apologize.
Roseral turn to the woman, seeing her placing the swords back on the two sheath that are strapped behind her back, "Thanks for stepping in, Lucia" she said with a smile making the other woman place her right hand above her chest and bow "It was no problem your highness".
"Now that ove-" Roseral is interrupt when the bright sky of Shigemi suddenly darkens, clouds starts to swirl around in a violent pace, lightning strikes start to rain down at a random locations. Everyone feel the violent breeze blowing past them, forcing them to bring their hands up to block it from their eyes.
"What the hell is going on!" Yurath shouts, "Whatever it is... it's annoying me!" Meurig state and stump his golden boots down causing orange aura to explode around him and the air, making the violent current immediately pause and returns to normal.
"Lots of mana flowing around the air all of a sudden" Emyr state, staring up at the dark, ominous sky. The whole people of Shigemi looks up at the sky as well, wondering what's going on and to their surprise and shock when a hazy image appears in the skies, showing a man wearing a black cloak with the hood covering his face.
Rias eyes widen seeing the mysterious person, "Emyr" she turns to the captain who nod back "Yeah, it's the same person that escaped" he reply before turning back to the large image. "It's a pleasure to meet you all, people of Shigemi" the man starts of in a respected tone as he bows down slightly before leaning back up.
"I have lots of names over my long existence, but for now, you all can call by the name Eifion" the man introduce himself with a smile which for some reason set everyone with uneasiness. "Enough with the shitty introduction! What do you want mongrel!" Meurig shouts at the man, with clear annoyance.
"It's not important of what I want, but what's important is what my master wants" the man speaks, looking down at the captains "And what does he want?" Lucia reply in a stoic tone. "He wants a war", everyone is shock when hearing the reply. The captains quickly turn, when hearing Roseral take a step forward and glare up at the smiling man "You dare throw a word such as war around so easily?" she said with anger shown in her voice.
"I do dare, because I have the power to do it" the man retorts, "Just who do you think you are?" Yorath points his sword up at the man "You dare go to war with us and in what army?!" he shouts. "Oh, there won't be need of any army... it will only be my master" the man reply, surprising everyone.
Emyr cross his arms, holding a doubt expression in his face "Is that some kind of naïve joke? One man take on ten captains and lieutenants, along with thousands of troops... you are clearly walking into suicidal territory" he states. "I do hope what you say is true, because my master will need a good workout after being in slumber for so long" the man replies.
"This master of yours wouldn't happen to be the nightwalker?" Emyr ask receiving a laugh from the man "Ahahaha, that's insulting... no, this is the nightwalker". "Gahh!" everyone turn toward the sound of the scream and see the Queens guards collapse to the ground, covered in blood.
"Your Majesty!" Lucia appear in front of Roseral while the other captains gets in their stance, "A little present for you" the man said with a dark smirk shown underneath the hood. Roseral looks up "You just made a huge mistake" she states in a calm but threatening tone, making the man turn to her "I'll warn you once... dare step foot in Lilios or even harm my people and I will end you and this master of yours" she promise and release a powerful magic wave that cause the whole land to shake.
The man look around the cave and feel it rumble 'Incredible... from even hear I can feel it' he thought before turning back to the Queen "I know how dangerous you can be Queen of Shigemi, but... Can you stand against a being that has reached a level of a god?" with those words said the image disappears. "Where is this thing!" Yorath shouts in annoyance, scanning the area for the nightwalker.
"The clouds haven't been lifted yet, clearly the man is using magic to give nightwalker the upper edge" Emyr informs, "We got it smartass" Meurig retorts glancing at the pale blue haired, before extending both his arms "Shockwave!" he exclaims and fires off a powerful invisible blast.
"... There it is!" Yorath grin when seeing a hazy figure standing behind Emyr, "Watch out!" Rias warns to the captain, as the creature was about to strike, a lightning strike speed towards it and explode in contact before wrapping around the creature making it scream in pain while giving Emyr time to jump back and was about to strike, but stop when Akeno appear in front of the creature and points her right hand in front of its torso, ready to blow it to oblivion.
"Akeno behind!" Rias shouts making the raven haired turn to see the same creature she fought before appear with its mouth open, ready to fire a dense magic blast. "Damn" Akeno swipe her hand toward the beast and fire a quick lightning blast which clash with the creature own's blast causing a large explosion, sending the two flying back.
Yorath dash toward the nightwalker before it could disappear "Show yourself beast!" he shouts and bring the large blade down which connect right at the creature's torso as blood explode from in front.
Slowly the camouflage start to fade and shows a creature standing in all four, it has wild black fur covering it's whole body, black claw grow on its legs and hands though weirdly it's legs resembles that of a wolf's while the hand is more closely resembles to humans but more muscular, but what's weird the most about the beast is it's face, it's covered in a red thick skin with a wide toothless mouth with only there being two long canine teeth, no eyes, it's face is quite long almost resembling a wolf in shape structure, two long horns sticks on top of its head though it is bend a bit down, hovering above the creature's back.
"What in the world?" Yorath mutters out, after examine the beast weird appearance, "RAAAAAH!" the nightwalker let out a mighty roar that's so powerful that it sends Yorath flying back. The creature immediately rush toward the captain in blinding speed and deliver a devastation down blow to his stomach, sending him crashing through the ground
Nightwalker let out another roar and was about to send another strike at the captain lied on the ground, "Your opponent is with me, you shit face!" a loud voice proclaims, making the creature turn to only get kick in the face, causing it to go barreling back.
Rias sees Meurig ready to fight the beast, but her attention quickly turn to Akeno, seeing her getting up and glare at the other beast. "This creature is mine Rias" the Himejima announce making Rias sighs but decided to let her friend do as she pleased "Alright, just be careful" "It will be over quick" she replies, with lightning begin cracking around her body, as she make way toward the beast.
"BACK OFF MEURIG!" Yorath shoots up from the ground and swings the sword down at the golden armored captain, who glance up lazily "Bugger off Yorath" Meurig replies, catching the blade with his right hand. Roseral sighs when seeing the two captain are about to break into another fight.
"... Enough!" the Queen raise her voice along with her aura causing the two to immediately halt and turn toward her "As your queen, I order you, Meurig and Yorath to kill the nightwalker and bring its head to me" she said, making the two slowly nod "Understood".
Yorath bring his sword back and points at the nightwalker "I'll slice you in half" he swore, "I'll take a step back... for now, but if you aren't done in three minutes then I'm finishing it Kowin" Meurig said, making the other click his tongue and glance back at him in annoyance "Three minute is plenty for me" he replies, turning back to the creature with a wide grin shown on his face.
Akeno stop a few feet away from the beast, then gets to her stance, the monster glare at her with clear rage in its eyes, showing that it remembers her "You may have escape the last time, but now" she speeds toward it and appears in front "I'm ending you" she thrust her right hand forward and fire a lightning strike right though the creature abdomen.
The creature stagger back as the hole in its stomach quickly regenerate back, "Instant regeneration I see... well I guess I'll just have to completely obliterate you!" Akeno zoom towards the beast and deliver a back hand to its torso, causing it to stumble back "Raauhh!" the creature roar in pain and in a fit of rage send it's huge right hand down to the Himejima who jumps up and land on top of its fist.
Akeno stare cold at the beast with her violet eyes "That all?" she asks, before jumping up and send a spinning kick to the beast face. Akeno quickly send another kick to the beast's chin, causing it to fly up "Haaaa!" the Himejima deliver a barrage of fast punches to the beast's face then finish it by grabbing the creature on the side of its face and speed down to smash it to the ground.
Roseral looks at the ground to see it glow in faint red making her look up, "... By the gods" she mutters in a shock tone, making the others look up and quickly gasp in shock to see a large eclipse appear in the now crimson sky.
The undead start crawling from the earth, ghouls speed out from the forest, wraith start appearing around the lands, some of the monsters start surrounding them, while others are crawling/running toward the nearby villages.
"Eifion must be doing this... he's really trying to start a war" Emyr state, feeling an immense amount of aura surrounding the sky "I thought he said, there won't be any army" Lucia states, swinging one of her sword forward, causing the area around them to explode in a power wind blast, knocking all the undead back.
"This is just warning to show he's actually serious" Emyr comment, bringing out his sabre and stab one of the undead through its head. "Your Majesty, allow us to go find this Eifion and kill him" Lucia request, stopping in front of the Queen.
"No, right now we need to focus on stopping all the monsters from reaching the capital and villages" Roseral interject while watching Yorath battling the nightwalker. "You're leaving Eifion to Nawin Makasha?" Emyr question, finally seeing the Queen motive, she nods and turn him and Lucia "Yes... now Emyr and Lucia, I want you two to get in contact with your lieutenant and start creating barriers for all the villages, before retreating back to the capital and warn the guards" she orders.
Emyr and Lucia bows, ready to follow out the order, "Wouldn't it be better if you summon the rest?" Emyr suggest, "I already ordered them to protect the villages that is near their lands... for now you two focus on the current task and let me worry about the rest" Roseral reply.
"Will you be alright here your majesty? Wouldn't it be better for you to return to the capital where the walls are at" Lucia ask, worry for the Queen safety. Roseral smile which eases send to her, "I have Rias Gremory by my side, I'm positive she will be able to aid me if I'm in need, correct?" she asks turning to the crimson haired who nod back "Yes, your highness".
Roseral nod, then turns back to the two with serious shown in her eyes "Now then, move!" she said, swiping her hand and immediately the two captains speed through the land.
"Your highness... how do you know that Nawin is heading toward Eifion?" Rias ask, stopping beside the blond, "Because of this" Roseral lift her right hand up to show the same moonstone ring that she has given to the Makasha, "This ring allows me to see where he's currently at and right now he and other two are making way toward the location where most magic are gathered, which has to be where Eifion is at" she explains.
"I see... don't know who the third person is, but I hope Issei and Nawin will be able to handle him" Rias said while staring at the undead surrounding them. "I have faith they will be able to stop him, but Rias if things turn out for the worst, then I'm afraid Shigemi will be in great danger" she said.
Rias glance at the Queen "You really think he's serious about this god?" she questions "It could be a lie, but a man this powerful" Roseral stare at the eclipse that seems to be glaring down at this land "Clearly this was planned and we have failed to see it coming... I don't see any reason why the man would go through this much length without a proper motive"
Roseral turn to Rias, giving her a sad smile "I'm afraid this lands holds lots of secrets that even I don't know of", 'These lands hold lots of dark secrets' those words from the mysterious cloak man runs through the Gremory mind. Rias turn toward the undead while clenching her hands 'Is this what he meant?".
The two see the undead are about to strike, "Scream Blood Queen!" crimson blast fall from the skies and annihilate dozens of the undead. Roseral smile seeing her daughter land in front of them "I see you are safe Elise" she said with relief in her tone, the brunette glance back and send a grin "Yeah, I just finished a quest from a village nearby, luckily Captain Emyr just arrived there and ordered me to come here to help you" she inform.
Rias walk toward the princess and stop beside her, "I didn't really need help, but an extra hand will get the job done quicker" she said making the brunette smirk before getting to her stance, beside the Gremory "Let's get this over quick" "Sure".
Roseral smile seeing the two girls speed toward the horde of undead and completely decimating them one by one, "God speed to you, Makasha" she said looking down at the moonstone ring, seeing Nawin and the others speeding through the forest.
Roseral looks up at the hellish crimson sky that seems to be pouring out dark mana, spreading it to the land "All this happen in less than an hour... none of us were prepared for this" she looks down at her hand to find herself shaken.
'A place where there's no corruption... where everyone is treated fair and no evil that creeps behind shadows, that's just fairy tales only kids or naïve people would believe... there will always be evil, they are like parasites' Nawin words runs through the Queen head.
Roseral looks at her land and slowly her body calm down, her expression hardens in determination "Evil has once again rain down my land... but as the Queen of Shigemi I will erase it... Be that a god, anyone who dare harms my home will die"