Year 2031, Caballus Mensis
Terreus, Oreon Region- willow grass field
As Nin and Lorenzo got out of the Akla Region, they needed to pass through Oreon Region before arriving at the Imperial Arms. After days of traveling across the Maglonia's valley, they have now reached the Oreon Region. There is nothing much that this region can offer except for its High-grade willow silk and Ironwood that they harvest and produce locally.
"come on now......Lorenzo, why this route...the kids said that this place is boring.." Nin displeasingly said.
" Boring or not.....I don't want to die... I asked the locals about the directions we could take......and they properly warned us that it was unsafe to take the Iron Pine Forest. Because of the increase of Iron Wasps.....so that is why we took the willow Grassfield route...get it," Lorenzo replied.
" Okay, Okay, relax... I understand, But what's wrong with this place....the grass is so tall that It almost covers the skies.
" I'm not sure, but I know for a fact that when the residents decided to settle on the Oreon Region. The willow grass became their only source of sustenance and eventually helped create towns within the region."
As the both of them continued their conversation. Nin suddenly sensed two different shuk, and both were moving swiftly. He got curious and wanted to see what was happening.
"Hey Lorenzo, can we check something out.." Nin requested
" I feel that this is going to be problematic......so No!!" Lorenzo replied,
" if you're not going to go.......then just wait for me here."
"hey, Nin.....wait.....hey."
Nin Leaped from the carriage and was amazed but what he saw. He discovered signs of battle: There were traces of Nox-form ARTS and Wind-form ARTS. Willow grass that was cleanly cut suggested that someone was using Blade techniques. Nin also noticed that the battle was one-sided, and it seemed that someone was bleeding.
" Maybe.... I was too late...AAAA". As Nin was about to return to the carriage, he suddenly heard an eruption. He excitedly ran toward the sound, and when he arrived at the battle, he sneakily hid and watched as the fight continued.
Requiem Chains: Borne, A woman, released 4 long dark chains from the ground then propelled towards the man, but he instantly repelled all of it with his shuk-reinforced hand
"hey woman, you really think....your techniques could beat me", the man said
" aghhh..... pant...pant....shut...up", the woman replied with a heavy breath.
The man then swung his hand and showed a blade hidden under the coat's sleeves.
" I'm done warming up....let's have some fun, Kaena " he licked the blade then quickly dashed towards Kaena.
Requiem chains: Impale; Kaena created 7 lance structures by fusing the chains. She then commanded it to attack the man. The man defended using his blade and sliced through the chains with ease, but unfortunately, he did not predict that the lance could restructure. Kaena immediately transformed the chains to constrict the man's movement.
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"You bitch.....Did you really think that these chains can hold me down". the man shouted
Kaena did not waste more time. She dashed and Intensely pummeled the man with her fist strapped with chains. While being struck by Kaena, the man suddenly smiled; After noticing that something was wrong, She swiftly retreated.
" Why yaa.....backing up....", The man sliced through the chains like it was butter. He then gave off a twisted
grin. "So...It's my turn now....".
The man then suddenly vanished, Kaena immediately checked her surroundings, but she could not sense the man's presence. The man instantly slashed from the side, Kaena tried to evade, but the blade had already penetrated her girdle. The attack left her weakened and bleeding severely.
Nin did not really care about the woman's situation. What he was curious about was the woman's shuk. Nin felt that the shuk was being contained. The man took notice of Nin's presence. He turned and looked at where Nin was hiding and smiled.
"Oh, another pest," the man darted towards Nin, Blade of Illusion: Mirage rend; The blade turned into a mirage and reduced all the willow grass around the area where Nin was hiding. Nin quickly leaped to avoid the attack and reinforced his body with shuk. He changed his stance and prepared to retaliate as he was about to descend.
The man did not hesitate. He quickly shifted his body and filled the sword with shuk. Blade of Illusion: Slash through Haze, Multiple aerial slashes directed towards Nin, was produced by the technique; it was fast and hard to see. Nin continued with his form and rotated his arms as if he was weaving the shuk. He then released all the shuk in his arms Endless Destruction: Sky Blitz. Nin's attack destroyed all the slashes produced by the man, but Nin's attack continued towards the man. The man panicked and ran towards the Kaena. He thought that using Kaena as a hostage would help him gain leverage. The man grabbed Kaena from behind and slowly choked her.
"you......stop.......or I will kill this woman", the man shouted.
"Aaah....help me." Kaena pleaded
Nin did not really care. He ran towards the man coating his fist with shuk. The man realized that his act was useless. He needed to do something. Because the man got worked up, he did not notice that his grip on Kaena was loosened. As he was about to pierce the woman's abdomen, Kaena immediately used her chains, grabbed the man's neck, and pulled towards the ground. Nin arrived and smiled. He did not want to one-sidedly beat the man. He then requested Kaena to release the man.
"Hey.....could you release this man"
"No.....what the hell are you saying" Kaena confusedly replied
"I want to fight him..... that is why.......could you please release him."
While both of them prattled, the man took the opportunity to unbind himself and ran, but Nin noticed and Immediately caught up.
"hehe.......Now that you're free....Let's have our battle". Nin enthusiastically declared
"What the hell...you weak kid...I, Un'ur will destroy you, I'll rip your body apart and mangle your bones", Un'ur Screamed.
"Woah...Chill, old man... No need to be so aggressive.....I know you are having a hard time; I mean, look at your legs shaking, and you are profusely sweating..." Nin jokingly replied
the man rushed towards Nin and relentlessly attacked, but Nin parried or evaded all.
" Are you even trying... Old man?" Nin taunted.
Un'ur gritted his teeth and spun his body to increase the force of his succeeding slash. He stopped his body and directed his shuk-filled blade towards Nin's shoulder, but Nin intercepted it with a side whip kick to break Un'ur's balance. Nin Immediately Changed his stance and continued his initial attack with a Dropkick and shattered Un'ur's arm. He then followed through with a knee strike to Un'ur's face. It was a brutal sight to see; broken shoulder, fractured arms, and severe front damage. Un'ur could not feel his body. He could not even lift his fingers. Un'ur started muttering something; he started chanting as if trying to summon something.
" I sacrifice my soul, for you shall drink my blood..... The creator of desires and illusions....one of the Earthen Gods, heed my call Ashema",
Un'ur's chest started to crack open, an arm suddenly popped out from his chest, a figure then stood up. Nin felt that he was facing Baste or an even greater presence. Baste shuk was frightening, but this was different. It felt ominous.
Nin was afraid, but he stood his ground and prepared his stance. The figure slowly approached Nin and spoke in a lady-like manner.
" My son....is that you!?"
Nin's eyes dilated. He was surprised that his dead mother was standing in front of him, alive and healthy.