After Kaneki and his team found the gate, they celebrated in a hotel and the next day they returned to the site where the entrance to the gate is.
August 3, 2042*
And now, all members are preparing to go through the gate.
Kaneki: are you guys ready?
Sachi: well... Not really, I mean we're actually going to the Akuma Castle, I'm really nervous.
Azusa: I couldn't agree more this is a huge feat.
Yuuka: even so we must do this.
Ryueki: I honestly don't get it why are you so hyped about this? We're not even allowed to take anything?
Yuuka: simple, it's the adventure and also the fact that I'm fine with a fellow fan of the Demon knights having the relics.
Kaneki: thank you.
Shino: let's do our best everyone.
Miku: yeah!
Itsuki: we can do this!
Keiko: yeah!
Natsuki: can I take a picture of the Crown Higanbana-kun? I want to show it to my parents.
Kaneki: I'll allow it, I never said I wouldn't allow you guys to take pictures.
Natsuki: thanks! My parents would love that.
Kaneki: alright everyone get your suits and suit up.
Everyone: okay!
Kaneki: I'm so excited.
Chikao: yeah, same here.
Kaneki: oh Chi-chan, you were already in your suit?
Chikao: yup, while you guys were talking I immediately suit up. So? How do I look?
Chikao then made a pose.
Chikao's thought*
(I beg he thinks I look really beautiful in this suit he made)
Chikao was trying to impress Kaneki with her beauty even with the suit on and to her surprise.
Kaneki: I have to admit, you look really awesome and badass. The suit really shows how scary you are.
Kaneki's Thoughts on her looks were now what Chikao expected.
Chikao: Kaneki you MEANIEEE! Pout*
Kaneki: what? Did I say something wrong?
(He's so dense! Doesn't he see I'm trying to impress him?!)
Chikao: sigh~ forget it. Anyways are you nervous About this?
Kaneki: of course I am, we're going to Akuma Castle and we're about to find the Crown, why wouldn't I be nervous? But I somewhat feel guilty.
After hearing that, Chikao was stunned to find out Kaneki actually felt guilty about this expedition so much she couldn't help but ask.
Chikao: why do you feel that way?
Kaneki: I mean, this is the first I actually did a Relic expedition with Miyu-chan. I feel I'm betraying her since everytime we find relics it's always me and Miyu-chan who starts it.
Chikao: I see, so you're sad because Miyu-chan isn't here right?
Kaneki: yeah.
Chikao: don't worry, even though Miyu-chan isn't here, she is here.
Kaneki: huh?
Chikao: nothing, well then I'll help everyone suit up.
Kaneki: sure...
Inside Kaneki's mind*
Quan: what is she on about?
Kozo: who knows, we don't know what goes on in that head of hers.
Tomo: ...
Doki!
Quan: what the?
Tomo: what was that?
Kozo: what's going on?
???: my my that looks important.
All 4: Shut up!
Shitsuren: I'm gonna take control for a bit.
Quan: whatever.
Tomo: fine with me.
Kozo: whateve's
Shitsuren: good.
Back in reality*
Shino: hey! Kaneki! Can you please help me put this suit on?
Kaneki: yeah yeah I gotcha.
Kaneki then helped out Shino with her suit.
A few minutes later*
Shino: thanks, I have to admit wearing these suits are really difficult.
Itsuki: yeah, I'm surprised you have an easier time putting these on.
Everyone else was also fully suited up.
Kaneki: well, your suits are different from mine after all.
Sachi: huh? How come?
Kaneki: ehhh, that is confidential.
Chikao: why is it everytime you don't want to tell us you say confidential?
Kaneki: whistle~
Azusa: just let him be he clearly doesn't want to tell you.
Sachi: my my, Azusa-cham you look really cool!
Azusa: thanks. Hydras are my favorite creatures so that's why I picked this helmet.
Keiko: what about Emi-san?
Kaneki: he's right behind her. C'mon show yourself.
Emi then came out from Azusa's back.
Emi: hey guys...
Emi came out in his suit with a fox helmet.
Miku: Wow, Emi-kun looks like a rider.
Kaneki: yeah. Anyways role call. I'll call you guys by your helmet names once you guys are ready I'll suit up. And we'll be going through the gate.
Everyone: okay!
Kaneki: Chameleon.
Chikao: here.
Kaneki: butterfly.
Sachi: I'm suited up.
Kaneki: Spider.
Shino: ready.
Kaneki: tentou Kabuto.
Yuuka: I'm suited up as well.
Kaneki: Fire moth.
Miku: ready.
Kaneki: Wolf.
Itsuki: I'm ready as a wolf.
Kaneki: haha. Kraken.
Keiko: I'm also ready.
Kaneki: Lion.
Natsuki: gawr.
Kaneki: what was that about? Well whatever. I don't really need to ask Azusa and Emi-kun. So that leaves Itadori!
Ryueki: I'm already suited up.
Itsuki: wow that looks expensive.
Ryueki was wearing a suit that is made out of mostly gold.
Ryueki: so what do you think about my suit?
Miku: Ryu-Oniichan I'm not going to lie but this is a bit too much.
Yuuka: I agree, I mean it looks good but isn't that a bit too much?
Shino: I agree, and isn't that a bit too dangerous to wear in hot areas? Since you know gold is a high conductor of heat?
Ryueki: don't worry it has some cooling elements so I'll be safe. So what do you think Natsuki?
Natsuki: it looks plain not interesting at all.
Ryuek: Wha-?! C'mon don't be joking-
Natsuki: I'm not.
Ryueki's thought*
(What are you kidding me?! This is the best suit in the market it's the most high-tech and she's not even impressed?! Shouldn't the protagonist look the coolest!? Even the stupid sub-heroins doesn't like it! What am I doing wrong?!)
Ryueki was not happy with the reactions he go see got a bit frustrated.
Kaneki: alright, it's my turn to suit up.
Sachi: wait.
Sachi checked the back of Higanbana Kaze.
Sachi: there's nothing here.
Kaneki: I didn't pack my suit in there.
Shino: then where is your suit?
Kaneki: everyone step back.
Everyone then took a few steps back.
Kaneki: Haa~ flick! Armorize.
Burst!
Everyone: what the?!
Kaneki bursted into flames.
Sachi: Kaneki?!
Yuuka: don't worry, you'll probably get used to it.
The flames then died out revealing Kaneki's suit.
His suit is has the colors blue and black and has the helmet in the shape of a Kuwagata.
Kaneki: alright you guys ready?
Sachi: Kaneki! Can you please stop burning?!
Kaneki: sorry. Anyways, I'll open up the hole now everyone hey ready and don't chicken out.
Everyone: got it!
Kaneki then went inside the house again and pulled the lever.
After the hole opened they all went to the edge.
Kaneki: alright everyone, ready to dive?
Itsuki: it's scary.
Kaneki: want me to kick you down?
Itsuki: no thanks!
Kaneki: okay, everyone in the count of 3 we all jump! Ready?!
Everyone: yeah!
Kaneki: alright! 1!
Yuuka's thoughts*
(Alright time to get this crown!)
Kaneki: 2!
(I'll definitely fix my relationship with Kaneki!)
Kaneki: 3!
(It's now or never!)
Kaneki: Go! Dive!
Kaneki jumped and everyone else followed.
Everyone: AAAAAHHHHH!
Kaneki: there it is! The gate!
Everyone looked in front of them and saw a swirling vortex.
Kaneki: everyone! Brace yourselves!
They then all passed through the gate, but what awaits them on the other side?