As the two start rushing into the army of ogres, they get ready to attack. Inkuto makes a triangle shape with his hands, and Janpure begins jumping high towards the enemies:
- STENCIIIILL!!!! - Inkuto yells with anger
- 100kg Pound! - Janpure yells with anger
Both of the attacks land, and damage the army severely, by blinding, and crushing them.
- Is that all you have? Filthy Ogres! Pounce!! - Screams Janpure
After 5 minutes of battle, Inkuto and Janpure are tired, but the army keeps coming:
- Theres too many! - Says Inkuto
- We have to keep pushing through! For Nozomi's sake. - Says Janpure
They keep fighting, but they get tired every time they attack. Suddenly, the massive Ogre Leader named Borkov appears, wielding a massive manasteel club.
- W- What is that thing?!? - They both scream terrified
Suddenly Janpure picks Inkuto up, jumps into the air and throws him:
- Run Inkuto! Find help! - She screams
The smaller ogres start retreating, almost in a pitiful way. As she notices the ogres retreating, Borkov gets ready to strike. She uses her new longsword to slow the hit down, but it still lands and Janpure is severely damaged. As she stands up, blade in hand, facing death, a distant voice says:
- ...Oh mighty sword, given to me by god, absorb my power and slay this filthy creature. ABYSS LACERATION!
Suddenly, a mysterious figure jumps out of a tree, and slashes the Ogre Leaders head off with immense power. The slash caused a shockwave in the air, which left Janpure paralyzed. All of the ogres run away from the base, scattering into the forest.
- You did good, fellow swordsman. - ???
- ... - She stands shocked
- My names Asa, nice to meet you. - Says Asa
- .. Nice to meet you, Asa. Im Janpure.. - She says nervously
- I witnessed everything, we need to get your friend patched up. It looked like a really bad wound, she should get treatment immediately. - Says Asa
- Okay lets go.. but before we do... That slash you did, no ordinary sword can do that. - Says Janpure
- Exactly, The fury of Excalibur dates back to ancient times. This sword is legendary, and its my pride and joy.
They talk about the sword on their way back to town:
- Oh, were here. But where are Nozomi and Inkuto? - Asks Janpure
- Inkuto probably took Nozomi and entered the town, im guessing Inkuto is the person you threw, and Nozomi is the injured person, correct?
- Yeah, lets go check the old mans house. - Says Janpure
- By old man do you mean Tharmo? I knew hed give you a hard quest like this one, stupid old geezer. - Says Asa
- You know the old man? - Asks Janpure
- Yeah, hes the person who raised me after i showed up at the gate of this town. - Explains Asa
- Oh, nice. - Says Janpure
They arrive at the old mans house, where they are greeted by a healed Nozomi:
- Hey Janpure aand... who are you? - She asks confused
- This is Asa, he saved me from the Ogre Leader - Janpure explains
- Oh, you didnt manage to beat him? If you and Inkuto were having trouble, im sure hes strong.
- Aha, thank you but im honestly just an explorer around these parts, when i see a person in need of help i help them. Its a fun job, but ive gotten bored of it over these past few years, hehe..
- Well, if you're bored of this place, wanna come adventure with us? Im sure ull be a great asset to the team! - Says Nozomi
- Uh, well thank you but i-
- Oh, come on Asa, you've stayed in this town for long enough. Go adventure, meet new people, and make new friends. Im sure it'l be great fun. - Says Tharmo
- Ahh, fine ill tag along. Only because these people seem really nice, not you old geezer!
- Ahaha, oh by the way, you completed the quest right? - Says Tharmo
- Yeah i guess so.. - Says Asa
- Heres some armor, and weapons.
- Thank you for the gear old man! - The 4 say with joy
- Okay, stay safe out there! See ya! - The old man waves goodbye, and with another member on their squad, they leave happily. On their way out, Nozomi explains what happened to Asa:
- What?! You guys are survivors of the attack on Fenelarden? - Asks Asa shocked
- Yeah, he destroyed our homes and killed our people. But for some reason i dont remember much about the incident. - Says Nozomi
- * Should we tell her? * - Inkuto whispers into Janpures ear
- * No, not yet * - Janpure respons whispering
- Hey, what are you two whispering about! - Asks Nozomi
- N- Nothing! - Respond Inkuto and Janpure terrified
- So where are we heading now? - Asks Janpure
- The old man told me and Inkuto about a hidden treasure up on that mountain over there. - She says, as she points towards a snowy mountain not too far from the town.
- Oh, whats the mountain called?
- Verglas Peak