Rosemary picked up the book with Anankos's mark on it and opened it, "They are trying to resurrect him. We need to act fast." Rosemary said, "Before we go since we're alone, will you marry me Rosemary?" Nin'tay asked, "Yes! Of course! You are very good with your sword, I kind of liked you too." Rosemary replied as she kissed him, the two followed Duncan out the door as they met up with the group.
"What happened?" Lloyd asked, "We killed Mimi and her retainers escaped, one I hope to see again." Duncan replied as they walked the castle stairs. "What now?" Oboro asked, "We head to Ylisse. Take back the land there and regain control of Ferox, simple as that." Rosemary replied, "I know a shortcut out of here." Letty said as the group followed her out.
Letty led everyone out of the castle and into the woods. Vicky began to sniff the air and she drew her sword, "Uh-oh. We've got trouble!" Letty cried as she took out her shuriken. "Time to tip the scales!" a voice shouted as a Tactician jumped out of the trees, followed by his retainers, a Swordmaster and a Manakete, then a horde of Myrmidons. "Lily is ready!" the Manakete said, "So am I." the Swordmaster said, "Everyone, attack!" the Tactician yelled as the group charged at Duncan's party.
Rosemary and Nin'tay teamed up and took out a myrmidon, Vicky attacked Lily with her wyrmslayer, Lloyd and Chloe teamed up and attacked the Swordmaster. Everyone else tried to take out as many myrmidons as possible. The tactician fired Arcfire at Chloe, but Lloyd blocked it and counterattacked with Arcwind, "Urgh, they are stronger than we thought." the Tactician groaned.
Seveta tried swinging at the Tactician, but he blocked it easily, "What?! How could- Joseph!" Seveta backed off, "Ah Severa, still very predictable." Joseph taunted as he took out his Levin Sword, "Really? I got new a move just for YOU!" Seveta kicked Joseph in the stomach and hit him with her sword, "Good job. Spare everyone else though please." Joseph coughed. "Fine! Everyone we- HEY! STOP FIGHTING!" Seveta yelled.
Everyone enventually stopped fighting and the remaining Myrmidons retreated, "Go ahead, kill me, you won." Joseph said, "Actually we need a tactician like you, we want you to come with us." Duncan replied, "Sure we would be glad to! Lily loves battle!" Lily said, "A new master, more gold, sure thing." Jen said, "Come on Jen, cheer up- woah!" Lily cried as an arrow barely missed. Nin'tay picked it up, "This arrow came from the divine bow, Fujin Yumi, it found a new wielder." he said as another arrow was shot and hit his leg, "I'll heal that!" Letty said as she took out her staff.
Ryan jumped out of the tree, but he had a purple glow in his eye. "Betrayal... must kill... Mother, and... Father!" Ryan said as he held up Fujin Yumi. "Stop! Can't you join us, fate needs you too! You can be with your parents again!" Rosemary ran up to Ryan, "STAY AWAY! I will kill you all!" he aimed his yumi, "I challenge my fate!" Ryan cried as he fired at Rosemary and hit her directly in the stomach, "Don't touch my wife!" Nin'tay shouted as he swung at Ryan, "I know you too well father." Ryan swiftly dodged every swing until they reached the ravine where Grima fell.
"Please! Join us or you'll fall!" Rosemary cried, Ryan glanced down at the ravine, and jumped in. "He's gone." Jen commented. "Forget him, we need to reach Castle Ylisse!" Severa scoffed as she began to walk away. "I guess, at least we don't have to deal with him anymore." Duncan said as everybody continued to march on.