Valentina Village, Sunset; The Scientist’s Laboratory
“What did you say you found Sun?”
“A Demon Gateway. It was oozing Miasma in vast quantities, so much so I nearly passed out when I got too close. Though I can’t say for certain if we should go after it… Someone was there- HISSSS OW OW OW OW OW!!” Sun began to try and inch away from the stitches but Rin sat him down firmly.
“Who?”
“Asmodeus… We’ve seen him twice in such a short span of us being here but I don’t think he recognizes us… not in the state we’re in now.” Ibaraki says, looking at Xenthos.
“Where was he going??”
“He said he’s heading back to the capital, all the way east. He’s got family there, no one we know is stationed there so we should be good.”
“I wouldn’t say that.” The Scientist looked to the doorway of her lab and out into the sky…202Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58o69xlR1W
“Not with a Ringleader roaming around. Especially if it’s Asmodeus.”
“Seems like quite the character.” Everyone looked to the entrance to see Kenji walking in with bandages around his torso and a few on some parts of his body. He was in similar shape to Xenthos after their bout.202Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3RMSN0jqR
“Xenthos. Have your wounds healed up?”
“Course not, still in better shape than you.”
“That so? Then that means we can fight again doesn’t it?”
“Kenji stop it, they’re discussing important things.” Takata said, waving at everyone.202Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkYL4vvzlR
“Hello. I’m keeping an eye on Kenji while he heals up, what’re you all talking about??” Takata asked the Scientist.202Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7T4ogB9cy
“I have to record these important conversations for future generations.”
“Currently talking about a certain situation in the area, a Ringleader is wandering around.”
“I’m sorry you said A ringleader, does that mean Asmodeus has like siblings?” Lee asked, sitting up realizing how bad this could be.
“That he does, he has many.” Everyone looked around to find the source of the voice before looking up, Rivkah was laying on a pipe seeming to be very relaxed up there.202Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IvcUWLjza
“Asmodeus being in the area will bring the most untold horrors down upon this village.”
“I get that he’s a bad dude but how bad could he really be? I mean he’s moving away from us, so I’m saying we just kick back focus on our game plan for the gateway and then-”
“This bad dude has fought my master on several occasions and every time he’s left him in a critical condition.”
“Who’s your Master??”
“Axel.”
“Ooooooh… Sooo uhm… Plans anyone??” Everyone looked at Sun as the Scientist took a deep breath and stood up.
“Everyone. From this day forward, we will be changing the world! Using the hand of creation itself! Demons have taken enough from us, they’ve set us back years upon years in progress! But not anymore, I can’t do this without any of you! I see this now and I intend to never forget it, stand by my side, lend me your vast powers and I can guarantee we will take back our lands!” Everyone was caught off guard listening to the words she spoke.
“I’m already hired, not getting out of this.”
“Right here with you Konkitsu.” Xenthos and Konkitsu agreed with one another.
“Xen Xen’s in, this hand is awesome, and we’re gonna stick it to the demons. I’m down.” Ibaraki gives a thumbs up.
“M’lady is in and so am I.” Sun agrees.
“Sounds like it’s gonna be just a bunch of work, not like I can say no. Especially since Utsukushī is definitely gonna be joining.”
“You know me so well Lee.”
“Kenji?”
“I work for Vergil, not you and not anyone else. Plus this sounds like a bunch of boring labor. Not interested.”
“I’ll offer any help I can to aid in these efforts, Kenji. Vergil works for the village, you work for Vergil and they also work for the village meaning whenever they need your help for the village you help okay?” Takata chopped Kenji on the head and he shook his head rolling his eyes. Lee snickered and began to laugh along with some other comments on the cuteness of their relationship and the new allegiance.
“Right. From here on forth, we’ll be known as a team.”
“Ooo oo we should call ourselves Team Paradox! Since ya know we’re doing all this stuff to mess with the demons, I think it’s cool.”
“Team Paradox Hm? Good To See The Mortals Have Not Gotten Duller As Time Passed.” High in the sky a being looked down on Valentina, his wings blocking the moon before he began to take flight. Flying away into the darkness, back to the underworld.
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