S.Y. 641 Agi 19 5:23 L.Q. - Top of Behuio
We didn't even get a chance to battle before we knew it was over.
"Sorry to keep you two waiting."
[Lepricus, making his way through the defeated members]
"Not at all, it wasn't that long of a wait."
[Temti]
"Just out of curiosity, what kind of skill were you using out there? It kind of looked similar to something I saw you brother Gixoh use."
[Twilight]
"Well most of it wasn't a skill but if you mean the one I used on Heara and Luena here. It's called Eathasion, and yeah it's similar to my brothers Fizai. You know I actually taught him the skill to begin with."
[Lepricus]
"I'm guessing you taught Liam too with the way you move across the battlefield."
[Twilight]
"Yeah I actually did, we did a bit of training together and since he chose to be of the Thief Class I had to learn to move that way."
[Lepricus]
"You weren't using any skills like haste or anything from what I saw as well."
[Temti]
"Nothing like that, it took years to do but I learned a more advanced skill. Hasti, it lasts longer and helps you move much faster. I can teach it to you sometime if you would like."
[Lepricus]
At that point from another entrance came Gixoh, Sirisa, and Liam. All three began to make their way towards us. Gixoh and Sirisa gave Lepricus a happy welcome along with Liam. You could tethree of them had been through a lot in the short time it took to reach the top of the mountain. We then made our way back to the base of it, when we exited the mountain Liam received a call on his Lightsponder.
[Ringing]
"Liam, have you saved Lepricus yet?"
[Guardian Knight, frantically whispering]
"We just did. Why do you ask and why do you sound so stressed my Kai."
[Liam]
"We need you to hurry back, it seems that we've been found. The cult is invading the camp. We are trying to hold them off as best as we can."
[Guardian Knight, now with commotion in the background]
"The Queen and Princess Ariana are they okay? Have you been able to get them away."
[Liam, switching the Lightsponder to Broadcast]
[Sirisa runs to get the Kirithions]
"We are currently doing so, but it already seems as though we will be surrounded in no time."
[Guardian Knight]
"We must hurry. I will not let any harm come to my family again."
[Gixoh, rushing to join Sirisa]
"Do your best to hold off, we are on our way."
[Liam, hanging up]
It's less than a day so if we hurry we should be able to make it there in time. Protect my mother and sister.
"Here brother you can take lead with my Kirithions."
[Handing over her Hulock to Lepricus]
It took us less time to arrive as we rushed our way back to the campground. The scene was a mess, with debri scattered everywhere, as well as small fires. It seems the cult didn't take much, just destroyed the area. We did not come across many bodies but there were a few here and there.
S.Y. 641 Agi 20 0:11 S.Q. - Manshu Kingdom City Gates
"I do not see my mother or sister anywhere among these bodies."
[Lepricus]
"At least that's some good news."
[Twilight]
"Where could they have been taken?"
[Temti]
"Well since we've taken back the other towers, the only place left would be the main city."
[Liam]
"It won't be easy to infiltrate the castle. Especially if they've taken over fathers armory by now."
[Sirisa]
"We should hurry then."
[Liam]
We then headed to the main city which was a little north of the campground and outside of the woods. When we arrived in the morning it just broke, so you couldn't really see much other than the entrance of the city. It looked like a fortress. We stayed as far as possible while Liam survived the area. After which he returned, letting us know that there were a few Cult guards, posted by the gate and some above in the sky deck.
"There's not many of them so I think we can make it."
[Liam]
"What about our usual way of sneaking in and out?"
[Gixoh]
"I'm pretty sure it was covered up after we made our previous escape."
[Lepricus]
"So what if we try scaling the walls, do you think we could make it over before being noticed."
[Sirisa]
"Depending on if they stay patrolling then maybe we can. We don't have much time though."
[Liam]
"Why don't we split up and some try to go through the main gate while the others climb."
[Lepricus]
We split up making our way to the gate, when we arrived Gixoh, Sirisa, and I decided to climb. While Lepricus, Liam, and Temti went through the front gate. They started a commotion causing all the guards to rush towards the main entrance. This gave us enough time to scale the walls. We arrived at the top with no one standing in our way. Looking over we could see that they hadn't been there long. The remaining guards were still gathering people in the courtyard. Unable to see if the Queen and Princess were among them we headed towards the main gate to help the others. You could hear the commotion outside well before arriving. Knowing the castle landscape so well, Gixoh and Sirisa began fighting the guards from within. While I lifted up the gates, the commotion outside began to die down. Luckily for us whatever was happening in the courtyard kept the rest of the
"They seem to be falling back."
[Liam]
"What about the other kingdom entrances, are they protected."
[Twilight]
"Gixoh went to check them, he should return with news shortly."
[Sirisa]
"Have we located where they are keeping everyone?"
[Lepricus]
"We are unsure if everyone is there, but they are holding a few in the courtyard."
[Sirisa]
"That is fine, from what I saw we should all be able to handle it until Gixoh returns."
[Twilight]
We then headed back towards the middle courtyard. Where the captives were held. You could see that they were still bringing more people in from the different gates. I asked the others if more citizens were being held captive other than those at the campground. They told me that there's a good chance, because when they left the city was in a huge state of panic. They weren't sure if everyone got out. As we moved closer to the crowd there was a stranger, he seemed to be another higher up among the Cult. Liam told us that according to the way he dressed as well as those around him. They seemed to be of the Zora & Zoda rank. Which compared to that of the Flame Eagle and Phoenix of the Guardian Knights. Knowing it would not be an easy task we all decided to do a full frontal attack. We began quietly moving towards the back of the enemy when we heard an explosion coming for the east entrance. With the distraction we were able to sneak up on both the Zora & Zoda. Causing a commotion and defeating them as the other entrances went off simultaneously. With the defeat of the Cult members we began unting the captives. Surprised and glad, we were able to find both the Queen and Princess among the captives.