Claude’s little town was forming up. Its barricades built; enchanted with spells the magicians were weaving. The army was getting organized and strong. The weapons were properly done up and displayed.
The progress was done faster than they have anticipated.
A dark crow was circling around Claude’s castle. Its blood red eyes shone as it flew back, remembering the visual it saw in its vision.
Bella waited for the crow’s return to see what Claude was doing. The crow stood beside her chair as it projected the aerial view of Claude’s town. Bella could make out the inscriptions on the barricade.
Bella: So you think that spell can work on me? Foolish mortals. Soon we shall see who’s more powerful.
She said as she gripped hard on the staff. Her eyes burning with hatred. With the 5 uncertain fighters left in the dungeons fighting their own shadows, she began to be impatient. In a single lift of her fingers, the five of them suddenly appeared in a cemetery, where a huge arena surfaced. Surrounding it were red hot lava. So any mistake could could the loser to fall into the lava.
The 5 of them stood at the concrete platform. Not knowing what happened.
The cloak surfaced suddenly and blurped out “There can be only two.”
With that it vanished.
The contenders looked at each other and got the message. They were ready to fight it out.
The 6 winners were brought to Bella’s room.
Bella: Congrats on being the survivors. I believe you possess immense powers. Here I will grant you the extra dose of power you need. I would hereby confer you the title of generals. Each of you shall possess a weapon that is catered to your very strengths. They will give you unsurpassed power. Pledge your loyalty to me and you will enjoy it.
Wind, Ris, Assasino, Swift, Darkness and Bang knelt in approval as they bowed their heads to Bella.
Bella was excited as she summoned the dark magic and a stone table rose from the ground with green flames surrounding it. A dark druid appeared, where dark purplish flames seemed to be the only content in the cloak.
The dark druid walked around the 6 victors, touching them before going back to the table.
Suddenly it took action, summoning ancient spells and then the table burst into flames. Sounds of hammer hitting and metal were heard. In just a matter of minutes, the forged weapons laid on the table. The druid folded its arms and sank to the ground as the flames disappeared.
Bella: Now. Victors you may rise and walk towards your weapons.
They rose and walked excitedly.
Wind’s weapon was a brown leather boot with purplish flames surrounding it. There was an emblem on the sides which she could not make up to be.
Ris was awed by her weapon. Hers was an elegant earring with a blood diamond hanging. In the blood diamond there seem to be a glowing flame inside.
Assasino’s was a hair pin forged out of the devil’s wood, together with a tint of purple gold. A smile surfaced on her face and she looked simply angelic with a smile.
Swift’s eye shone when she saw a new Katana on the table. It was a dark sword with a carvings of demons surrounding the entire sheath. She pulled out the blade and she could hear the screams of the souls in the blade. She loved its weight and sharpness and she could feel it’s blade feeling the same with its new master.
Darkness took up the pair of gloves with a huge insignia of a demon’s head. Black, with a touch of gold on its insignia. It looked more like a wedding glove, feminine and classy in its own way.
A huge red club was Bang’s weapon. Forged out of the legendary dark dragon’s bone. This was something that could add the extra dose of massive strength to its user.
The six took their weapons, still unaware of what they could do. They put on it immediately and felt it link itself to their new masters. They could feel their blood boiling as though it was leeching on their blood.
Suddenly tentacles appeared from their weapons as they wrapped itself to their bodies and fed on their new masters by satisfying their lust desires. The tips became penis and went on penetrating their privates.
The six new weapon wielders screamed as their mouths opened wide as the tentacles stuffed every hole they could find.
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The Final 2.
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Jenna, Net, Ang, Leona and Brent looked at each other as they started their fight.
Brent changed into the form of a Lion, charged towards the one nearest to her. Net immediately casted her druid magic, a net weaved out of magic that prevented Brent’s advance. She was caught in surprise but grinned as it looked exciting.
Leona, an ex marine took out her dagger and attacked Jenna. She had long magneta colored hair, and wore a blue navy uniform with her name tag on it. Her figure was more on the muscular type. Her vital stastics were 32B, 28 and 34. Her arms and legs were all well toned. She was an experienced veteran who had fought wars. But none knew of her deadly secret. She had hidden it very well from her comrades. But the only one who knew and experienced it was her head, but he died in the hands of her.
Jenna dodged it easily and then she ran towards Ang, whom she actually talked to before to have a tagteam together to bring the rest down.
Jenna + Ang vs Leona.
The smile on Jenna and Ang was wide.
Jenna took out her weapon, a three stick staff that she could easily assemble and shape, it could be easily changed into a long staff, a nunchuck or a double hand rod. She was well versed in the martial arts and had established familiarity of her weapon through her master. She joined her weapon into a long staff, ready to strike any time.
Ang resembled that of a chinese maiden, she was wearing an oriental robe with a phoenix on it. Her hair was tied up into two buns. She was a ravishing beauty with thin seductive lips, long almond shaped eyes and dark pupils. Her watery eyes was what stood out. Perhaps of the five, she was the most beautiful of all. Her flawless figure was something that many envied. 38C, 24 and 38. It could easily make any guy fall for her in an instant. Her strength? She can infuse ‘qi’ into any form she sees and use. Cloth, sticks, hairpins, anything was possible for her. And this time, she chose the long silk sash she had hanging over her shoulders.
The duo lashed out their weapon towards Leona with such intensity that Leona could only defend but not attack. She was driven to the end of the ring. In one single leap, she jumped behind them. A menacing kick to Jenna caused her to lose her balance as she fell into the pit. Jenna screamed as she tried to ask Ang for help. She held on to Ang’s robe, begging her to save her life.
Ang felt irritated as she could feel herself being dragged due to Jenna’s weight. She straightened her fabric and sliced off Jenna’s hand as though it was a blade. Jenna screamed as she fell helplessly.
Net was panting for the overuse of her magic, it commanded both her spirit and strength. Brent too was starting to tire as well. Both of them were almost equally matched. It was a game of endurance. Brent was terrific at her attacks and Net was flawless in her defense.
Brent knew she had to do more in order to win. In terms of power and stamina, Brent knew she had the upperhand. But in terms of tactics, Net was good in her strategies.
The both of them stared at each other with such intensity that they could kill with their stares. The both of them knew intensively that they had only strength left for the last battle.
Each had to draw out their triumph card.
Slashing attacks were going on between Leona and Ang. Both their clothes were tattered, leaving them almost naked. Leona’s tiger tattoo were exposed on her right breasts, her dark brown nipples were visible. And the way her sweat trickled down her breasts was simply steamy. Ang’s clothes were torn but she was good in concealing her breasts. She could easily make the fabric around her into a defense mechanism as it wrapped around her.
Ang: Wow. Nice shaped breasts you have there and a wild beast sitting on it.
Leona was angered by her words as she charged towards Ang, took out another dagger.
Leona: Operation X!
A huge killer wave sped towards Ang. Caught unaware she quickly swerved to avoid. But it was not successful totally. Though she managed to avoid the vital, her arm was cut off. Her robe fell to the ground, revealing her curvy body, where her magnificent boobs hung nicely, with a peach colored tiny nipple being exposed. She was bleeding profusely on the side.
Ang: How dare you!
Ang was blinded by anger now.
Ang: Dowager’s agony!
Multiple clones of her surrounded Leona as she threw her sashes at Leona, binding her instantly. Immediately the sashes tightened. Leona coughed out blood and she knew it was hard for her to retaliate. Her daggers dropped to the floor.
Ang: Go to hell!
Another sash appeared on top, towards Leona’s head. She knew that it’s going to be game over if the sash touches her.
Leona closed her eyes as she let the other side control her. A dark history that tainted her ever since she was young. An experiment. She was the guinea pig who was tested for the underground experiment. It was something that she wanted to be hidden all her life.
Leona’s vision turned red as her blood boiled. She could feel her heart racing. Her fingernails stood out like claws and her teeth started to develop like that of a fang. Once awakened by the other self, she would not stop until there were no survivors.
Ang’s sash broke as it was torn into pieces. Leona disappeared. Ang looked anxiously around her for traces of her but couldn’t sense her around. Her speed and agility was too fast for her eyes to keep up with.
Ang coughed out blood and her eyes opened wide in horror. Her heart was dug out as Leona fed on it. Leona was hunched, her arms hanging down, bloodshot eyes and teeth that resembled a vampire.
Leona finished devouring Ang’s heart as she tripped Ang to the ground and started tearing the guts out of her. It was a living nightmare to Ang as she screamed in pain until her last.
Ang laid there motionless. Her body all dug out and her parts scattered all over.
Net summoned her last magic to have the decisive battle. It was something that needed time for she was shaping a centaur from her magic. Slowly the green shiny bits of magic was forming, a centaur was taking shape. Brent too was thinking of a way for a deadly strike. She was saving up her last triumph card.
Net: Centaur advance!
Brent: Dragon’s Roar!
Net’s centaur galloped towards Brent as Brent transformed into a dragon, ready to strike its enemy.
The two was about to clash when Net’s centaur vanished into thin air.
Leona bit Net on her neck as she ripped her head off. Her mouth stained red with blood as it studied Brent with her bloodshot eyes. Leona looked barely human now, and her mind was full of bloodlust.
The both of them was about to clash when Bella appeared. In one single wave, Leona was knocked unconscious. Bella congratulated the winners and summoned them into her room.
Bella grinned for she had found her triumph card.
Leona was carried to Bella’s and Brent walked on her own.
Bella stayed on the arena and revived Net. She knew that Net would come in handy. Net stood up with her arms folded on the cloak, her eyes now white and face pale as death itself.
Bella: Follow me my slave.
Net: Yes my master.
Bella whispered her commands to Net and she nodded as she disappeared into thin air, to complete her mission.
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Leona was carried to Bella’s room and Brent stood at the corner. The same druid appeared, touched their heads and went on to work out a weapon that suited their character.
Leona regained consciousness, unaware of what happened just now. Once she was awaken by the bloodlust side, she would not remember anything.
A pair of black dragon’s claw surfaced on the table that is catered to Brent. She watched in amazement. Leona’s was perhaps the most bizarre of all. There was a cup filled with blood.
Brent tried on the glove instantly when the transformation took place. Leona drank the blood and she could feel the immense power from within her blood.
The both of them were excited as the other six winners joined in.
The weapons had brainwashed the entire 8 of them. Making them listen only to Bella. Their faces looked expressionless and cold. Their eyes seemed devoid of life as if they were hollow. They kneel down upon seeing Bella.
She laughed as she raised her hands for them to rise.
These eight were her generals now and each commanded the hell army of 800 each.
Bella: Now that my generals are complete, let’s get the party starting!
She smiled as she thought of her strategy. It’s time to wipe out Claude. Once and for all.
Net appeared outside Claude’s castle, studying the incantations of the barrier. Being a druid herself, she could easily study the magic at the tip of her fingers. She was a fast learner. Within hours, she had already the entire spell in her head.
She went to the lake nearby and summoned her ancient magic. The water boiled and then out came a dark sized serpent looking mermaid, her name was Siren.
Siren: Why do you command me, dark druid?
Net: Let me see the counter of this spell.
Siren: As you command, dark druid.
An outburst of flames exposed the spell and the script to counter. Net watched as she memorized the spell.
Net disappeared into the ground as she made her way back to her master.
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Bella laughed with the return of Net updating her about the barrier and the counter. She then called for a meeting with her generals.
They were excited being summoned by their master and in no time they gathered in her room.
Bella:
Darkness, Wind, Ris. You will be in Group 1, Net you will assist in the trap.
Leona, Brent, Swift, Assasino, Bang and Net. You will be in Group 2. Assasino, you will lead the team.
Listen. Here’s the plan.
They nodded their heads in approval as they were ready for what is going to start.
Group 1 will launch their plan in the night.
Claude’s town was bustling with laughter now. Everyone was drinking happily till the night when suddenly a meteor came towards them. An array of green lit meteor showering to the town. The commoners dropped their cups and watched in fear. Han and the druids immediately worked out the barrier. The bluish dome managed to block most of the meteor but a few managed to get in.
Claude stood up and looked at Minori.
Claude: Time to roll.
Minori nodded as they went off.
Han: Shall I join you?
Claude and Minori, no need you are the important one here to guard the town. I will take an army with me and Han to check.
Claude, Han, together with an army of 20 ran out of the town, searching for traces of enemy fire.
And indeed, they saw traces that led to the outskirts of the town.
Claude: Let’s go!
The army rode on their horses, following their leader. They rode and rode, forgetting about the time.
Minori: Claude, there is something wrong. We seem to be going into a loop. Look.
Claude studied the surroundings. And true enough. Minori was right.
Claude gasped: Oh no! Its a trap!
It was too late. She saw three figures standing outside. Darkness had sealed them in a dome, where Net rose from the ground, to secure the trap.
Claude sprang to the ground, summoned her magic and hit the dome but was deflected by her own powers. Minori tried to but failed.
Claude: This is not good. This is not good.
The figures disappeared, leaving Claude, Minori and the army stranded in the middle of nowhere. They knew it was just a matter of time before the magic of the dome wears off. But how long would it be?
Net rose again. Standing outside Claude’s town with Group 2. Assasino looked at her teammates and nodded. Net raised her hands and chanted. A huge serpent rose from the ground and slammed Han’s barrier as if it was made of a soap bubble. The barrier was destroyed and the attackers charged.
Assasino whispered to her teammates: Now. Let’s see who kills the most.
Her words inspired the entire team as they started their massacre.
A vision ball suddenly appeared in Claude’s trap.
Bella: Greetings my old friend.
Claude: You!
Bella: Enjoy your pleasant stay here. I have a big gift waiting for you.
Bella said as she amplified the shrieks of fear, sending their echoes to their beloved ‘Queen’.
Bella: Oh my oh my. What does our Queen do now? Hahaha haha HAAHAHAHAHA
She screamed in triumph was her voice disappeared.
It only took a night for the dome to fade and Claude rode back at full speed.
But what greeted her was a cemetery. Her entire town was wiped out.
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Claude screamed.
Claude: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
She lost her entire town in a blink of an eye. The laughter of the villagers who believed in her. The joy they had spent building the entire town. Now all was lost. What laid on front was a dead city. Demolished buildings. Dead bodies everywhere. Burnt. Rot. Sliced. Torn. It was a merciless massacre.
They searched around for survivors but things were looking bleak.
Claude: Han!
She said as she ran towards her house with Minori following behind. But what was in sight was Ian’s head at the bottom of the stairs. she quickly walked up, only to find his body on top. His limbs were separated and thrown everywhere. He must have suffered a painful and slow death. Claude looked around the house and she discovered Han at the corner.
She was relieved to see her as she quickened her pace.
Claude: Han! I knew you’ll be alive.
Han was there, her legs chopped off. Her arms were outstretched as if she was shielding from something.
Claude touched Han and she immediately turned to dust. Behind her was Yan who was sleeping soundly.
Claude picked up Yan and cried.
Just then a voice was heard.
Han: Claude, I’m sorry that I couldn’t defend the village. The forces were too strong… please help me take care of Yan… Please…
She said as her voice faded into thin air.
Claude hugged Yan tightly and Minori hugged her.
Claude: I will take good care of your child Han. I promise you.
She said as they left her house as the remaining troops followed her.
What would lie ahead of them? How would Yan grow up to be?
To be continued…
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Claude, Minori, Yan and the rest of the troops marched aimlessly. They did not know what to do. The trio was broken. The hardships they gone through was all but the past now.
Claude could only hug Yan and cry almost every night. Minori could only watch in sadness. They had been wandering for quite some time already.
Bella was laughing in triumph. The trios no longer stood in her way. She was now in prep to take over the neighbouring territory. A long list awaits as she paid no attention to Claude. She was nothing but trash now.
Claude and gang had been trekking for months until they saw an abandoned temple at the tip of the mountain. Somehow that place gave them a tranquil feel. And something felt familiar.
The troops sat down. They looked around for materials and started to rebuild the place. After a week, everything was starting to look good. Yan was happy too with the place. Claude was soon starting to accept the fact about Han’s departure. She was now getting more focused on teaching and making sure that Yan could grow up to be a fine woman in her care. Minori too was there to help.
5 years went by in a blink of an eye. Yan was growing up surprisingly fast and learning very quickly. She was a gifted talent and picked up things easily.
Yan: Aunt Claude, I saw mum.
Claude: Wow. What did she say?
Yan: She said it has been hard on you and aunt Minori. She said thanks and she wants me to tell you to be strong.
Tears welled up in Claude’s eyes.
Yan: And…
Claude: Yes Yan?
Yan: The spirits tell me about an underground pavement that unveils ancient arts. But they only allow you, me and Aunt Minori.
Claude: Spirits?
Yan: Yes Aunt Claude. I am able to see spirits and talk to them freely. They guide me every now and then.
Claude looked around and saw nothing.
Yan: Come. Let me show you the way.
They went together towards the forest.
Claude: Wait, let me get a fire torch.
Yan: There’s no need for that. Look.
A firebird formed and guided the way in the forest.
Claude and Minori stared in disbelief.
Yan: Don’t be surprised. These are spirits who take on any form they want. We would need to walk at least 2 days.
Claude: Two days? We should have taken the horses.
Yan: No, Aunt Claude. The place can only be reached by foot.
Claude nodded and followed suit.
It took them 2 days until they reached their destination. A very dense and dark greenery. True enough. There was a flight of stairs leading downwards. The firebird disappeared and the moment Yan stepped on the stairs, the vines gave way for her to pass. A green fire fox appeared and guided them down. The vines sealed the entrance automatically and after half a day’s walk, they couldn’t believe their eyes.
What stood in front of them was a whole new world that seemed almost like heaven, with mystical creatures roaming around and well sculpted statues, together with lush greenery.
Yan: Here we are. The Lost World. And mum’s there. Look!
Han was standing there and waving to them.
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Claude: Han?
She rubbed her eyes. Minori too.
Claude: Is that really you?
Han nodded.
Claude ran toward her and hugged her tight, only to find that she was just an imagery.
Claude: Han?
She said with tears in her eyes.
Han: I’m a spirit Claude. I’m not physical anymore. I have been waiting here for you. There is something here that you would need. For you and Minori. Follow me. All three of you.
They did so as suddenly they disappear in sight. They did not know how long they had walked.
Han: We have arrived.
What stood before them was a huge cave enclosure with three passageways, each leading to someplace they do not know.
Han: Choose where to go. Each passage can only have one person. In there will be trials, traps you have to figure out, mystical creatures that you have to learn to tame and a lot more challenges. I can’t guarantee your safety in there but if you want to rid of the evil that is the only way. Yan, I know it will be hard on you but you are growing in an incredible speed. I know you can conquer your fears. Know your powers. Use them to your advantage.
They looked at each other.
Han: You will be in there for three years once you enter. Go. Be reborn.
Claude: I will take the one on the left.
Yan: The middle.
Minori: The right.
In they went to their training grounds. What would they uncover? What lies ahead? Would they be alive?
Back in the dark fortress of Bella’s.
Net: My queen. The presence of Claude and Minori is gone. It seemed like they disappeared.
Bella shrieked with laughter: Hahahahha. To hell with them. We got busier things to do Net. Let’s go.
Net: As you wish my queen.
Net lowered her head as she followed behind Bella.
Net whispered: Something doesn’t feel right, my queen.
Bella: They are of no threat to me Net. One more word from you and you will be the one to disappear.
Net bowed and followed quietly.
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Soon three years passed. It seemed like eternity for the three of them.
Han waited patiently for them to come out of the other end.
She was shocked that the first to emerge was Yan. She had grown so much to her surprise. Her hair was long and she looked tanned. And what’s incredible was that she was riding on a green flamed unicorn. She was waving at her mother happily.
Yan: Mum!
Han: Well done child. I love you.
Yan: Thanks mum.
Yan hugged her and Han got a shock.
Han: How did you manage to touch me Yan?
Yan: I possess the power of surroundings mum. I can touch anything to materialize mum. In short, mine is the power of creation. I can call forth anything that I want from nature. Look.
Yan lifted a finger and suddenly a bud sprouted from the ground.
Han watched in disbelief.
Han: Wow.
Minori walked out, exhausted. Her clothes were tattered, her hair short. It seemed that she had cut it purposely inside.
Han: Minori!
She turned and smiled before she collapsed on the ground. Luckily before she fell, a green flamed fox appeared and carried her to where Yan and Han was.
Han: Great job Yan!
Yan smiled.
Now all was left was Claude. Surprisingly she should always be the first to emerge.
They waited. It was already evening when Minori woke up. SHe could smell the aroma of a stew.
Minori: Man! I’m starving!
Yan: Help yourself big sis!
Han: Minori.
Minori tucked herself in and took several servings before she sat down due to excessive eating.
Minori: I’m full.
Han: Look at your tummy.
Han, Yan and Minori laughed.
Suddenly Minori turned serious, turned her head and threw a fire dart in the darkness.
The blue flame dart multiplied and exploded.
Han: What happened?
Minori: Something is there. Something huge.
Han: I don’t see anything or hear anything. Do you Yan?
Yan shook her head.
Minori: I spent the years in darkness, Han. I can hear, sense and dictate any slightest movement.
She was just about to send another when a huge bear was sent flying out. The white flame nearly blinded them.
Claude: Get out of my way!
The bear flew and made a huge indent to the nearby rock formation.
Minori facepalmed herself.
Minori: Well that’s surely someone that we know yeah, Han?
Han: Yeah. She never fails to make a grand entry.
Claude came out of the cave, bulkier than before with a giant lion’s coat over her. Her eyes were like that of a predator. But there was just something that shocked the trio.
One of her arms was gone.
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Han: Claude, your arm?
There were numerous scars on her body and Claude looked almost like a cavewoman.
Claude: The beast I’m wearing tore it.
Han/Minori/Yan: WHAT???
Claude: The one I went into was a whole battefield of beasts. I almost lost my life fighting this beast. Everyday was countless fights but I have invented alot of combat moves. This is one of them.
Her white flame surfaced and gave form of an arm. It shone brilliantly and as if her arm was made of magma.
Claude: Haha this is just one tiny trick. So 3 years have passed yeah?
They nodded.
Claude: Well well well. One thing’s for sure.
Her eyes shone and she grinned.
Her fists closed.
Claude: Its payback time.
Bella jumped out of her bed from her nightmare. She was sweating profusely.
Bella: Net!
She rose from the ground.
Net: Yes my queen.
Bella: Go. Find out where those bitches have gone. Take as much time you need. Find them wherever they are.
Net: Yes my queen.
Bella panted. What was this uncertainty?
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Minori: No Claude. Not as yet. We need a plan.
Han: Minori’s right. You can’t just barge in.
Claude: Why not? I’m pumped up now.
Han: Relax Claude. Think over what happened. We fell into their trap once. Bella is a skilled tactician. We need to overcome that. We need to think ahead of her. I’m very sure that she would have sent someone to scout for you guys. I’m very sure of that.
Unknown: Yes. It’s trying to track your presence.
Claude: Who’s there?
They looked around but found no one.
Yan: Oh please. Shadowcat. Stop playing a fool.
Claude, Han and Minori scratched their heads: Did you say Shadowcat?
Yan: Appear before I force you to.
Shadowcat: Remember you pesky kid, we only appear whenever we want. And not for you to command.
As soon as he finished, he appeared in sight. A full white furred tiger with stripes. He was licking its paws.
SC: I will be your advisor, your eyes.
Han’s eyes widened: Shadowcats. The living legendary creatures only known as myths now standing before me.
Han bowed in respect.
SC: Do not bow before me Han. I know of your story. The past and the present.
Han was shocked.
SC: I was born waiting for someone Han. I have waited for centuries. Now its time I fulfil my duty. My duty to your child Han.
Han could not believe her eyes and what she had heard.
SC: Do not be happy yet. I may have agreed to help but you will need to prove your worth you pesky child and your companions.
Claude: Come and try me!
Claude threw a punch at Shadowcat and she was lying on the floor shaking her fist.
Claude: Fuck! What are you made of? It seemed that her fist was fractured.
Shadowcat disappeared and there were no traces of him.
Shadowcat: I will only appear when I like it. A word of advice. Gather an group of ten generals from here. Do not tell me how. You will find a way. They will be waiting for you.
Han: Wow.
Minori: Ten?
Claude: Fuck.
Yan: From here?
Yan tend to Claude’s injury and soon her wounds were healed.
Yan: A little healing power I picked up from the cave.
Claude: Alrighty. Let’s do it!
Han: How?
Claude grinned as she bit her teeth.
Claude: Instinct Han. Instinct.
She was feeling that adrenalin.
Claude: Ten generals. Here we come.
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