Zalrotho strolled down the street and carefully inspected every single crack and mark on every building and object he came across.

"Interesting... the architecture of Japan is very similar to... Ishona; although...," Zalrotho muttered as he came to a stop and looked around at the absence of anyone other than himself.

"It is a lot... quieter," Zalrotho said. Zalrotho slightly turned his head as he heard the sound of rapid footsteps approaching him. He turned around and was greeted by Ilulu as she caught up to him.

"Geez, you walk fast," Ilulu remarked as she caught her breath.

"Did you need something else?" Zalrotho asked. Ilulu shook her head.

"No... I just forgot to tell you you should probably find some better clothes to blend in better; although now that I'm getting a better look at your clothes you'd probably be fine if you lost those floating shields," Ilulu stated. Zalrotho took a look around before back at Ilulu.

"Speaking of people, there sure is a lack of them here," Zalrotho said. Ilulu raised an eyebrow before she looked around and realised no one was around or any animals to speak of.

"Huh? Now you mention it I haven't seen anyone since Take left for his errand.". Zalrotho placed his hand on his chin and wondered something.

"Did anything out of the ordinary happen between then and now?". Ilulu closed her eyes and itched her head as she rattled her brain for anything.

"Well, seeing as Take left I thought I'd try to take a nap; then I thought I heard the bell on the store's front door ring, but when I opened my eyes no one was there," Ilulu stated.

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"I see.". Zalrotho mulled over some theories before he lowered his hand.

"I believe we've both been teleported to a location similar to the Japan of your world," Zalrotho stated. Ilulu was taken aback at this and even took a step back from Zalrotho.

"A-are you sure?".

"Well, I believe so, given both of us closed our eyes and heard a bell noise, and since I teleported the same must be true for you.". Ilulu hummed as she mulled over Zalrotho's explanation before dropping her head solemnly.

"No wonder no one or Take have been to the store in ages," Ilulu whimpered as she slowly raised her head. She swiftly wiped her defeated demeanour away and replaced it with a confident one.

"Guess we'll just have to get to the bottom of it won't we; name's Ilulu btw.".

"Zalrotho; indeed, It would be best to figure out if anyone else we know is here," Zalrotho stated before lithivo (in her young crow form) popped her head out from Zalrotho's hair, causing Ilulu to flinch.

"Do you want me to scout around, Dark Lord?" lithivo asked.

"Negative. Splitting up isn't ideal in our current situation," Zalrotho stated. lithivo nodded before she dived back into Zalrotho's hair. Ilulu squinted her eyes at Zalrotho, which caused his to tilt his head at her.

"Yes?".

"Dark Lord?" Ilulu uttered while eyeing Zalrotho.

"That is indeed one of my titles; is something wrong with that?". Ilulu lightly exhaled from her mouth before she shrugged.

"Not really, and it's not like I could judge you when I'm a dragon who's part of the Chaos Faction," Ilulu remarked.

"So, do you have any places we should check first?" Zalroth asked.

"I would say home, but the school Kanna goes to is closer, so let's check the school for Kanna," Ilulu said. Zalrotho nodded, and Ilulu sprouted her dragon horns, wings and tail before she took off flying. Zalrotho activated his eyes and floated off the ground before flying after Ilulu.