At that same moment, Alqueraz charged at the humanoid with the Spanish sword but the humanoid dodged the sword, sending Alqueraz to crash into the wall. Alqueraz started to groan in pain after the impact. The humanoid pulled his scythe out as his Fox ears twitched. Alqueraz grabbed his sword and charged at The humanoid, swinging his blade at him. The humanoid dodged to the left as he swept the leg of Alqueraz. Alqueraz got up quickly, slicing at the humanoid before Oighear threw two daggers at the two. The first dagger went right past Alqueraz’s face, the second was headed right toward the humanoid, however; the humanoid quickly ducked under the blade as it slightly missed his Fox ear as it twitched.

  “I will NOT let this continue inside my house!” Said Oighear. “Alqueraz, you know better than to try to fight in my house. And you must be Kaiser, well, fight in here again and you’ll be banned.” Kaiser’s Fox ear perked up as he put his scythe on the wall. ^I was defending myself, are you expecting me to…^ Kaiser’s attention was caught onto the map, Kaiser quickly snatched the map from the table. ^Ooo, neat map, what’s it for, Oighear?^ Alqueraz tried to snatch the map away from Kaiser. “Give me that!” Kaiser moved the map away from him. ^Too slow!^ Oighear sighed and threw Kaiser’s helmet at him, Kaiser quickly caught it. “Give Alqueraz his map.” Kaiser handed the map to Alqueraz.

  ^Alright, alright. Anyway, the armor?^ Oighear nodded, showing Kaiser the armor. “Here it is.” Kaiser let out a long >ooo< while admiring the armor. Oighear said, “I think it’s safe to say you like it?” Kaiser looked toward Oighear. ^Like it? I LOVE it.^ Kaiser said proudly. “Good, I tried my hardest on it.” Kaiser walked towards Oighear, shaking his hand, which without him noticing, Kaiser had put the papiermarks in his hand.

  On the other side of the room, Alqueraz had the sword in his hand but he had a panicked look because there was a voice in his head talking to him. ‘Alqueraz I know you want to become a valiant soldier just like how I was’ said the voice. “WHO SAID THAT?” Alqueraz panicked. Oighear and Kaiser looked at Alqueraz with a look of understanding. Kaiser approached his scythe and grabbed it with little resistance and heard the psycho from earlier >Let’s flood the room with their blood and organs!< The scythe laughed maniacally. Kaiser closed his eyes and saw a vestige of the scythe. >No, there would have been no point in paying Oighear if I had planned to kill him.< >Oh come on, you’re no fun!< Kaiser opened his eyes to Oighear grabbing his armor and a bagged sword contrary to his sword of ice.

  Kaiser walked toward his armor and put it in a sack. At this point, Alqueraz was getting ready to depart. They went outside to depart and Alqueraz went on ahead. But as soon as Kaiser tried to depart Oighear grabbed his hood and started to drag him. Kaiser slightly choked on his hoodie. ^Hey, what the hell, dude!?^ Kaiser’s eyes widened as he yelled while squirming trying to get Oighear off. Alqueraz heard the commotion and turned around to see. “You’re the dumbass who looked at the map plus Nifáda Chionioú likes you.” Kaiser was still squirming trying to get Oighear off of him. ^How?^ “She’s intrigued by you.” Kaiser continued to squirm as Oighear dragged him, following Alqueraz. “What the hell” is what Alqueraz thought after the commotion.

  As they made their way down the Japanese path Kaiser ran himself out of energy whilst trying to escape Oighear’s grasp and had fallen asleep with Oighear carrying him, Alqueraz led the way down the Japanese path.

  After a while, the trio found themselves in a tavern as they got some drinks Kaiser finally woke up from his nap. ^Where am iiii?^ Kaiser groaned. “Look who’s awake.” Kaiser looked around. >Idiot.< Said his scythe. Kaiser then asked. ^Whateverrr, do you have some Xenox cookies?^ He asked in a sleepy voice. “No, I do not,” Oighear said. “Me either.” Alqueraz added. ^Fine.^ Kaiser then manifested a Xenox cookie and ate it, before laying his head down. The other two talked for a bit before they all left the Tavern. Kaiser and Oighear followed as Alqueraz continued down the Japanese path. Kaiser continued to manifest and eat Xenox cookies happily as Oighear and Alqueraz talked. “I don’t know Oighear, it’s weird that I hate something that I didn’t even know existed.” Said Alqueraz “What’s weirder is the fact my sword is intrigued by him.” replied Oighear.

  ‘Alqueraz I sense a possible hostile creature nearby.’ spoke the Spanish sword. “Guys keep an eye out, there might be a creature lurking or something.” said Alqueraz. A few minutes go by and nothing happens until a rustle is heard in the trees. Alqueraz holds up his arm in the air and balls up his fist to tell the others to stop immediately.

  Almost a minute passed just as Alqueraz was about to continue walking, three ninjas jumped down from the tree. And they would only let the group Pass if they defeated them. “Alright, bring it.” Alqueraz pulled out his sword with an audible shiiing. Kaiser looked up, while eating a Xenox cookie then sighed. ^Fine.^ Kaiser pulled his scythe out. Oighear pulled his sword out. “If that’s what it takes.” A ninja rushed toward Alqueraz swinging his sword at him. Alqueraz blocked the attack, swinging at the stomach of the ninja successfully hitting him. The ninja did not give up, however; The ninja tried to counterattack by slashing Alqueraz’s arm. Alqueraz got hit but counter-attacked back, shoving his sword into the ninja’s heart and he watched as the ninja slowly fell off his blade. “You fought well.” ‘Great job, Alqueraz.’ His sword said before he put it back.

  Kaiser yawned slightly as a ninja rushed him and as agile and quick as the ninja was, he was not as agile and quick as Kaiser. The ninja attempted to slash Kaiser’s neck however; Kaiser simply dodged out of the way. >Come on! Let’s rip him in half!< Kaiser’s scythe laughed maniacally. Kaiser sighed as he swiped his scythe at the ninja, cutting him in half. The scythe laughed maniacally, amused by the organs of the ninja falling out as Kaiser put it back on his back before he manifested another Xenox cookie, eating it while staring at the ninja, who was still alive desperately crawling away, leaving a trail of blood and guts behind him Kaiser walked over and pulled his scythe back out and slammed it into the head of the ninja before putting his scythe back away.

  Oighear’s ninja slashed at him however; Oighear blocked all the attacks before slicing the ninja’s stomach. The ninja collapsed, still alive. Oighear walked to him before stomping on his head as he sheathed his sword. ‘Ah that was no fun and why did Kaiser slice that other guy open ew.’

  “Well, that was certainly easy.” Alqueraz said. ^Huh..? oh, yeah..^ Kaiser responded. “Definitely was easy.” Oighear added. The group was at a nearby river washing the blood off their armor and weapons besides Kaiser, as his scythe wanted the blood on it. They then set up camp for the night. Later on, the sky was filled with stars and possibilities even though the sky was a good view. The trio got tired and decided to get some rest except Alqueraz who was sneaking out to a clearing.

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  He pulled his sword out, ‘I was in the new world, it is amazing, but after coming back to Spain I was falsely accused, arrested, and sentenced to death but my conscience transferred to the sword.’ Meanwhile, Kaiser wasn’t sleeping. He was using a technique for the restless that restores his energy while being conscious but it requires him to close his eyes.

  >Did you see how much blood came out of him!? It was awesome!< Said Kaiser’s scythe. ^Mhm.^ Replied Kaiser. At this point, Kaiser opened his eyes and got up, and sat at the edge of a cliff with his legs hanging off the edge. Kaiser whispered to himself. ^Pretty tonight…^ He said, looking up at the stars. He looked down the cliff to the crashing waves below as he sorta hummed to himself. Kaiser saw a giant spider go near him and killed it instantly. ^Heights and spiders won’t scare me, Thalamus…^ Kaiser just stared into the ocean, admiring it.

  Alqueraz was walking back to the area where they were sleeping but he sees Kaiser and decides to walk up to him. “Hey, I’m sorry for trying to attack you. I don’t know how to describe it but it’s like some sort of Natural instinct, probably from my ancestors.” Kaiser nodded. ^It’s fine, it can be a little bit… odd to see something like me. So I completely understand!^ Alqueraz held out his hand for Kaiser to shake. Kaiser held his hand out and shook Alqueraz’s hand. “I’ll get used to you probably, don’t worry.” Alqueraz said. ^Even if you don’t, it’s alright, I’ll completely understand!^ Kaiser responded.

  After a while, Alqueraz decided to get some rest. Kaiser stayed awake and kept watch out as he mostly never sleeps.

  The next morning Oighear and Alqueraz woke up, looking at Kaiser. ^Ah, good morning, friends!^ Kaiser said happily. “Good morning, Kaiser.” said Alqueraz. “Morning.” Added Oighear. ^Did you two sleep well?^ Kaiser asked. “I slept amazingly.” Oighear said. Alqueraz nodded. “I slept well, yeah.” Kaiser looked happy with those answers. ^That’s good!^ Later, the group packed up and continued the trail. “We should find someplace to eat.” Oighear mentioned. “Agreed.” replied Alqueraz. They then found a bar after a while of walking and went inside. Oighear walked in happily. Alqueraz walked in cautiously. And Kaiser walked in without a single care in the world. Alqueraz orders a beer and chicken. Kaiser just gets milk since he practically lives off of Xenox cookies. Oighear orders a steak, which makes Kaiser’s Fox-like instincts beg for one, Kaiser however doesn’t care, he just wanted some Xenox cookies.

  They ate fast to keep moving, after all, Japanese territory was not a good place for travelers like them to be. Kaiser stole the cup he was given for some reason. The group continued on the path that the map was showing and then they stopped dead in their tracks after seeing the ginormous wall of tall mountains and no other way to get around ^There has to be another way to get around these mountains right?^ Asked Kaiser. “According to the map there isn’t.” Responded Alqueraz “Oighear think you can make some mountain pickaxes?” “I don’t have enough metal for mountain pickaxes.” said Oighear. ^I could try to get some for free.^ suggested Kaiser. “Don’t steal anything, remember this is territory we don’t want to be in.”

  Someone jumped out toward Oighear. “Your head is mine!” Their blades clashed. Turns out someone in Russia had put a bounty on Oighear dead or alive. “No it won’t!” Oighear said while blocking the blade. “Oh why when Chióni, your wife, is dead?” The man said a bit sadistically.

  “Don’t you dare speak her name. Alqueraz hand me the bagged blade!” Oighear ordered with a rage Alqueraz had never seen yet he tossed the bagged blade anyway. He threw the snowflake blade to Kaiser who caught it after nearly dropping it.

  The attack slashes the bag open before Oighear can unveil it. The blade was blackish-brownish with Egyptian symbols. Oighear didn’t like to use it. ‘Petty aren’t you.’ The sword said with an unemotional voice. Oighear slammed the blade against the attacker, knocking him off balance. Oighear was consumed by rage. The sword went faster than possible but slower than Kaiser. It was bigger than nifáda chionioú which was about 2 feet long. The attacker’s stomach was covered in blood but Oighear had not a scratch on him. Oighear was approaching the attacker with pure malice.

  Oighear had the blade ready to decapitate him when he felt a sword in his right hand, the one Nifáda Chionioú liked. ‘Don’t do this Oighear!’ she said. Oighear slammed the blunt of the blade on the attacker. Oighear fell face first into the snow. After a while, Oighear woke up, he woke up next to a fire that Kaiser made.

  Oighear then woke up to see Kaiser holding his scythe to the assassin’s neck. And Alqueraz watching. ^Greedy, greedy bastard…^ Oighear saw two others with bags over their heads. “You evil bitch!” The assassin screamed. Kaiser kicked him in the chest, making him fall into the snow. ^You tried to kill simply for money... That’s what is evil.^ Kaiser grabbed him by the hair, ripping some out as he pulled him up to look up.

  Kaiser then went behind the other two and put his scythe on one’s back. ^Now tell me, who sent you? Refuse and well, I’ll make your son’s death a lot more painful.^ Kaiser had an orange glow in his eye. “I’m not telling you shit!” Kaiser sighed. ^Well, that’s too bad then.^ >YES RIP HIS STOMACH OUT!< Kaiser’s scythe said. Kaiser stabbed his scythe right through the assassin’s son’s stomach and left it there for a while. “NO YOU SON OF A BITCH!” The assassin yelled at Kaiser. Kaiser then ripped his scythe out of his stomach, ripping it out as the son fell to the floor still alive, but slowly bleeding out, coughing up his own blood. Kaiser just left him to bleed out and walked to the assassin’s daughter.

  ^Now answer… or her death will be worse.^ The assassin yelled out. “CHECK MY POCKET!” The assassin yelled out. ^Good.^ Kaiser put the chain attached to his scythe around her neck, choking her slightly before snapping her neck. >Boring.< Kaiser’s scythe said. The assassin yelled at Kaiser. “You son of a bitch I hope you rot in hell!” The assassin cries. ^oh?^ Kaiser walked to the assassin putting his scythe on his neck, making him look up to him. ^I’ll see you down there then.^ >Slice his neck!< His scythe yelled. Kaiser sliced the assassin’s neck, and then ripped out his throat, crushing it. The assassin fell to the floor, drowning in his own blood as it all rushed into his lungs. Kaiser then took the photo of the man that sent him from his pocket. Kaiser then looked at his clothes. ^Man it’s gonna take forever to get this blood off my clothes!^ he cried out.

  Alqueraz was speechless and shocked by what he had just witnessed. ‘I want to talk to Nifáda about something Alqueraz,’ Dionora, Alqueraz’s sword, said. “I don’t know how that works but okay.” ‘Just touch Oighear on the shoulder and I’ll guide you the rest of the way.’ Alqueraz walks up to Oighear and says “Grab Nifáda. Dionora wants to talk to her.” After Oighear did as instructed, Alqueraz put his hand on Oighear’s shoulder. Oighear and Alqueraz ’minds connected. “Dionora, all I ask of you is to be careful. I don’t know the consequences of this not working. Now you may speak Dionora.” ‘Nifáda do you remember your past life?’ ‘No why?’ ‘Oighear, how did your wife die?’ ‘She froze to death like we might if we stand still too long’. The mental bond broke as they fell unconscious near a dying Kaiser, as he was pretty weak to extreme colds. A man appeared out of the trees and dragged Alqueraz and Kaiser, unable to carry Oighear.