"Captain!!!",Lucas bellowed out to the man and he recognized his voice instantaneously. With and abrupt turn, he sheathed his blade and began walking towards them. His physique was astonishing, he was quite robust and burly, and had a spade inked onto his left arm. He wore dark grey vest and bandaged his wrists with black strips of clothes. From his delicate, silky hair to is square jaw paired with his ruggish facial hair, he was quite the Adonis, however his expression was grim and rigid, but when he saw Lucas, a warm smile crept on his face. Leo could tell that his bond with Lucas was very strong. He stood before them soon enough and placed his arm over Lucas' shoulders, "What's going on Lucas? Who are these people?" "These are new recruits. I wanted them to see you."
He stared down at them for a while until he broke out of his visage and started laughing,"Why are you all so tense? Sorry if I scared you or anything. I'm Shigesato Kazumi, I'm Howling's Captain, I hope this base is to your liking. We're family here, make yourself at home.", saying this, he stretched his arm out to Leo who immediately reciprocated. Leo's eyes glanced at the bracelet, "B class, huh?", He thought. "Lucas, find them a cabin and report back." "Yes Sir! Come on guys let's go-". Just as they were leaving, Kazumi noticed something and called them back."You...the Red Haired....You are a B class?" "Yep? What about it??", Pierson snapped."Well, we need all the power we need to win The Showdown. A B class would help a lot-" "What's the Showdown?",Leo inquired. "I forgot you're new here, Well it's this battle we have every month to determine the strongest bases. The base crowned the strongest has extensive power over the entire Second Lab, even over other bases. We came in third last time, but we are planning to take the first place this time, because of this, we need everyone strong enough to fight." "I'm not doing-" "YES you are Pierson...", Leo interrupted. Pierson veins throbbed as he scrunched his face at him,"What?" "I said.....You are helping them in the Showdown. Is it understood?". Pierson stared daggers at Leo but soon he relaxed and agreed. He reminded himself of Asahi's plans and decided to keep his cool. "Great, Lucas, sign him up. Everyone who has been selected to represent Howling at the Showdown will spar a few days from now." "He will be ready." Lucas smiled at them and led them to their cabin.
Their cabin wasn't far from Kazumi's. It wasn't very large but it was sufficient. They immediately setup and began to rest. After Lucas had left, Asahi gathered the Horsemen together as they sat in a circle. "What's going on, Asahi?",Leo queried. "It's not good for me to keep you all in the dark about my plan, I can see that it might cause some complications, and we can't afford that, and so here's the deal..."
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"I know it's a Longshot but I need you to believe in my word.", Asahi encouraged. "We already do.",Leo replied. "We left the First Lab thanks to you. I know that if we stick to you, We will escape Valhalla with everyone else. Whatever you need, we are ready!". Asahi looked around at their faces, eager and determined. He grinned and nodded,"Very well.....First Mission in the second lab.....TAKE OVER THE HOWLING BASE."