Demetri and others are well on their way to a remote location to fight the found intruders. A battle of great magnitude was about to unfold. All the while, Jollister had sent a hunter after Hideaki and co. They were on their way to the Embodiment Clan. They had a meeting with Curti on the topic of another temple being infiltrated. Hideaki, Vashjai, and Ebon were more than halfway there.
"So, are we going to be helping Curti out with this?" asked Vashjai as he flew closer to Hideaki. Hideaki nodded his head and simply said, "Let's speed up you guys." Both Vashjai and Ebon complied, and they sped up their approach on Embodi-Mozan. Hideaki was eager to meet with Curti and see if there was a connection. A connection between this trespassing and back when Jollister and Co. came and stole the Manipulation study.
Hideaki: "At the pace we're going, we should arrive shortly."
Vashjai: "Sounds good, Hideaki."
Ebon: "Hmm… I have a question for you, Hideaki."
Hideaki: "Shoot."
Ebon: "This is the second time we've run into the triplets and for the second time…"
Hideaki: "Hmm?"
Vashjai: (Is he asking about that!?)
Ebon: "I've sensed a strange and ominous presence coming from the oldest. Do you have any idea what Tailee may have hidden in her essence?"
Hideaki: "I had been wondering about that since the first time we encountered her. That hidden essence that seems to be subconsciously locked away is potent. We can barely feel it, yet we can feel it. It's quite strange indeed."
Vashjai: "So I guess my sensory skills are still higher, because… I could sense locked away essence from all three of them. They are full-fledged Gahwardians, after all."
Hideaki: "Your father told me they were more than that. They're part of our Senkozen branch as well. Meaning there could be a chance their hidden essence could be highly important."
Ebon: "Hmph! I'm hoping to see more of them if that's the case! Hopefully, those powers awaken in due time. They could be a huge help."
Hideaki: "A colossal help, depending on what they are. I just hope to find my partner soon. The third life god is still missing after all these years."
Vashjai: "Mhm. (The power of life within myself could be used. But I can sense another, which means I either hand the role to them… or we fight for it like Shii and Jollister once did for Death.)"
They continue to fly north and flash through a blackhole in order to jump beyond a few universes. They were spit out within the Embodiment Clan's territory. Exactly 5 universes away from the clan itself. They pick up their pace a bit more as they hurry their approach. Hideaki could feel waves of essence being directed at him by Curti. The situation seemed to be advancing even now.
Back over in Gahwardia's territory. Jollister was using the extra eye found on the top of Joelli's head so that he could peek in on Hideaki. The eye was capable of peering more than a multiverse ahead(bare minimum 50 universes). He wanted to keep close surveillance on their movements and make sure they weren't heading for the study.
Jollister: "Keep this distance for now and only act when I give the word."
(Joelli: "Will do, sir. I'll be waiting for your signal.")
Jollister: "Hm… alright. Over and out. *click* Seems everything is starting to move forward. It's going to be quite the struggle trying to make all this work. With my small battalion stretched thin as is and STRIFErs being heavy in numbers within this quadrant. It's likely I'll have to step in, but if Gaia shows back up, then we'll need backup for sure. As well as for… Flametress!"
Jollister stood up completely from his crouching position and ended his critical thinking. He crossed his arms as his coat flowed in the wind. Yes, there's a gust surrounding his person in space. He concentrated harshly on the movements of MorZick and… the triplets. He had seemed to be aimed in on a specific target amongst the three.
"Hopefully, STRIFE doesn't make too quick of a move, and I can assess the triplets more."he said to himself as he honed in on MorZick training the children and the triplets. Speaking of which, Scrâg was in the middle of finally manifesting his first full fist of Physical Zenchi. He was busy practicing the arts with Taishin right as this took place.
MorZick: "Ah, it would seem young Scrâg was able to manifest Physical Zenchi around his fist. That's a good show of progress there."
Fong: "Wow! I'm impressed!"
Silvio: "Yeah, so Physical Zenchi really is his strong suit."
(Fong: "Mental Zenchi is probably Silvio's strong suit. Wouldn't be surprised if he…)
Silvio: "Manifested Mental Zenchi capabilities?"
Fong: "Huh, how'd you know what I was thinking?"
MorZick: "Mental Zenchi. Seems to be his strong suit after all. (Which means the mental strength training that focuses on sending essence to the mind has worked. As well as the exercise that focuses the purity of your essence on the tip of the limbs. These are great results. And as for Fong…)"
One could see Fong floating in the air as a glowing veil of essence showed itself around her body. A small dome that was nearly invisible showed itself as well. She had successfully honed both Armored and Presence Zenchi. It was a great feat for someone who was only sixteen years old. Tailee and Meilee were both riddled with joy while watching the youth grow steadily.
"They're growing quite quickly, Uncle MorZick. Seems the new generations really are a step ahead." Tailee said to MorZick while walking over to where he was. They both stood idly by, in the southeastern corner of the massive training room. The goal was still to help Silvio grow as quickly as possible. So that Rashomon would not be allowed to take over his body. More people of Gahwardia with high connections to MorZick were chipping in to help. Rashomon was viewed as that much of a threat.
"Yeah, they all agreed to rush their growth for the sake of young Silvio. The escape of Rashomon is a complete blunder on our behalf, and even my father was highly upset. Let's not even talk about my auntie- our auntie." MorZick says as he lets out a deep sigh. He was more than angry and confused about what could have truly been the reason for all this.
MorZick: "All this crap has been happening ever since your older cousin Shiishii returned. I'm starting to think that the organization Jollister mentioned may be a bigger threat than we hoped."
Tailee: "We have the means of stopping them, don't we?"
MorZick: "Stopping them from what and who would we be stopping. We know too little, and with the little we know, it's only been stirring up hidden tension. This is the reason I believe Jollister mentioned it. To throw us off."
Jollister: (Something like that uncle, something like that.)
Tailee: "Oh… so this must mean the children aren't the only ones that need to grow, huh?"
Demetrius: "Absolutely young, Tailee."
Demetrius comes walking in from the main entrance to the training hall. He was carrying what seemed to be a bag of basic weapons. It was a variety of all kinds, and one could only wonder what he was hoping to use them for.
"I've come with a large amount of assorted weaponry. From blades to shooting and blunt weapons. They're all for you guys to train." Everyone in the room had a surprised look on their faces as they stared at the magnificent weapons. Each weapon seemed to be imbued with a small hint of origin essence that allowed for Zenchi use. They were going to be catalysts for channeling Zenchi even more easily. A great way to advance the children further along.
Demetrius: "I've brought these to assist you bastards! So take your pick! These should help greatly with your advancement of the basics of Zenchi."
Fong: "I like the sounds of that. What about you guys?"
Silvio: "Yeah, that'd be perfect for me."
Scrâg: "I'm a helbram type of fighter. So this is all too lovely to me."
The godlings hopped up and down as they rejoiced in pure excitement for their new weapons. Silvio had picked up that of a basic knight's sword. Scrâg had gotten a hold of his helbram, and Fong… chose a war axe for herself. They were all ready for a rapid growth rate in their Zenchi capabilities.
Demetrius: "Don't get overly excited, guys. I brought these to help with training, true. But the harsh nature of your training will grow far more harsh for you all. You haven't forgotten what tomorrow is, have you?"
Scrâg: "Tomorrow?"
Silvio: "I kinda… forgot."
Fong & Demetrius: *Sigh*
Demetrius: "Tomorrow will be your Zenchi testing at school. Students will be allowed to challenge each other freely during ALL combat classes."
Silvio & Scrâg: "Ooooooh…. Yeah."
Fong: "Tuh! Idiots."
Demetrius: "Those challenges aren't going to be pretty. One thing you must understand about Zenchi! It's an ability capable of conquering the concepts themselves."
Fong: "So it basically being our origin essence means we captured and conquered concepts within the womb. More than likely absorbed by our family and people they were near constantly?"
MorZick: "That's correct! Gods are basically no more than living hosts for concepts to embody."
Silvio: "Wow, that's really what we are? (Then… what the hell is Rashomon?)"
Scrâg: (Oh woow. This means my father was right. It was truly great of him to get me into his home clan by talking to his former war buddy, Ol' great MorZick.)
Everyone takes a quick moment to grasp what they heard while the triplets make their way over to Demetrius and MorZick. The three keep a close eye on the weapon capabilities of the godlings. Watching out for red flags and poor technique. While all this was going on, Hideaki and the others had made their way into Embodi Mozan. Curti had seemed to be waiting at the entrance rather than in the capital.
"Oh… you're here already, my man. *Clap* Thought you'd be at your quarters waiting on us." Hideaki said as he, Vashjai, and Ebon stop to speak with Curti. Curti looks to be in a serious mood, showing off slight signs of anger.
Curti: "Glad you guys could make it."
Vashjai:"Glad to be here, Curti. I've been a long time, man." *Clap*
Ebon: "No doubt." *Clap*
They all shake hands and greet one another with open arms. Curti starts to explain the situation so that everyone present could get a clear understanding of what's going on.
Curti: "It would seem our intruders have already entered the vicinity. I've called off all the guards so that we may handle this wholeheartedly."
Hideaki: "Alright, will we be going this instant or a little later?"
Curti: "I say it's best to go now. They've been in there for a little bit, which means they could have gotten through a good portion of the temple."
Vashjai: "Then we should definitely get a move on. I could easily go scout ahead using my locator concept found in my ancestry study."
Curti: "Yeah, go on ahead, and we'll catch up in due time."
Hideaki: "Just make sure you're contacting me with your Mental Zenchi, ok?"
Vashjai: "I'll make sure I contact you if anything's up when I get there."
Hideaki: "Alright, go!"
Vashjai: "Mhm!" *PEW*
Vashjai dashes off at full speed to hurry and scout ahead for the rest. Their goal was to make this as quick as possible. So Vashjai was to make sure no one was on the outside keeping watch. If a few were he was to take them out and if there's too many. He's to call on Hideaki and the others for backup.
"Go ahead and fill me in on what kind of study it is this time."said Hideaki while they began flying toward the goal. They weren't too slow on their flight path and were well on their way to making it there within 5 minutes time.
Curti: "The study this time around is actually a troublesome one. Its main trait is that of a domain class that can literally control space itself. I don't want that to end up falling into enemy hands. Not like how Slith got away with stealing it."
Hideaki: "A spatial domain…"
Ebon: "Study!?"
Hideaki: "Then I could easily say, if what Jollister said was true. Then, these next opponents are only lackeys by Jollister's standards. Our current levels would have us being considered as lackeys to him. So we could expect someone on mine and Curti's level to be there. Let's be cautious."
Curti: "Roger, never once thought about it that way, but my instincts must've known. I called you guys the millisecond. I heard the news. Thanks again, you guys."
Ebon: "Mhm-"
Hideaki: *fwiTINNGG* "And just like that, I feel a presence equal to our own there. And now that we're getting this close, I can sense the death of a few guards."
Curti: "Tch!"
Hideaki: "Get ready, we're not waiting on Vashjai's signal. Cause the being I can sense…"
Ebon: "Damn!"
Hideaki: "Is taking on Vashjai as we speak. He was the one and ONLY lackey left outside."
Curti: "Can you tell what abilities he may have?"
Hideaki: "Yeah… the Spatial Doman Study is theirs!"
Curti: "Oh yeah? Well, if that's the case, WE'RE STEALING IT BACK!" *PEWWWH*
The same study they were trying to retrieve will now be used against them. Another of Jollister's subordinate's shows themselves as the race for the Key, CONTINUES!!!
Next chapter: Finesse the Domain!!!