Episode 12: To The Trilogy! Into the Volcanic Ruins
Yuuko quickly got up from her bed to meet with the sergeant, but they know that the tougher work is about to get started. Heading for the Volcanic Ruin they will most likely find the Trilogy of Balance, yet it's not going to be easy to gain their trust.
"Yuuko now that the Talj is clear we need to focus on the Volcanic Ruins, however before we do talk to the unity teacher there. I've heard he might be friends with the Trilogy of Balance, so that would be a great start for us with his help. Sadly we don't have much time to talk right now Yuuko, and its time for us to get started on the Volcanic Ruins." Yuuko nodded as they went towards the boat.
Crossing the airways Yuuko made it to the island of the Volcanic Ruins, however before she continued she had to speak to the unity teacher first. Going inside his school he looked up to see Yuuko approaching, yet to her surprise it seems like he knows why she's here before even asking him.
"Yuuko I've already know why you have came to my domain young one, I'm Antwaun seer of the future and the past events. You've come here to speak to the Trilogy of Balance, haven't you? I knew this perfectly since your chancing after that devil Kuroyasha, however before I tell you more you should earn the Trilogy's trust. Speak to my friend in the Volcanic Ruins young child, oh and his name is Arif the Truth Teller." Yuuko quickly headed off into the Volcanic Ruins.
Inside this place was quite pleasant since it was a bit warmer, yet that doesn't mean the dogs aren't enslaving the workers here. Arif was able to see Yuuko coming from the corner of his eye, yet he was all too thrilled for someone to help out here.
"Welcome young wizard I see that you are in need of the Trilogy, sadly you wont be able to attain it just yet. However I can feel the goodness in you to help the cats out here, and you were able to defeat the first Sultan. When we used to Book of Greater Sands we weren't aware of the evil beings that search for it, yet at least it kept the dogs from harming the cats here. However that devil Kuroyasha was able to awaken the to find Book of Greater Sands, sadly I hope the good men of the Trilogy hasn't suffered for their bravery. Go find my friend Boutros he is in the Hall of Flames, but help him out so he can lead you to General Daoud" Yuuko nodded as she went to find Boutros.
Walking in the Hall of Flames the servants were walking slowly, however once she found Boutros thing were about to get a bit hectic.
"Oh hello there I didn't expect you to come this quickly, but we seem to be in a bit of a predicament with the Nar warriors in the temple. They are looking for General Daoud and they don't seem to be letting up, so we need to hurry and cause a distraction...Maybe you are strong enough to take on the Ruins Mhatam!" Yuuko nodded and went to find the warriors.
It wasn't long before she found the walking in the halls, however they were in a fighting mood once they saw here coming. After a good twenty minutes she was able to defeat them with a few scrapes, yet going back to Boutros she knew they weren't finished by a long shot.
"Great you've handled them quite well it saved General Daoud some time, however I feel like their leader is almost close to finding him. She lives in her chambers not far from this point, and she might lure him out with the horn of truth...which she doesn't have at all. Ezina is a great warrior so underestimating her will bring you trouble, but I shouldn't worry I know you can defeat her well." Yuuko nodded and quickly hurried along.
Ezina was a power leader of the Mhatams so she wont be easy, however finding her hideout wasn't too hard at all. Once she got inside she was able to see her for the first time, although she was beautiful she was deadly as well...So Yuuko must watch her back.
"Well so your the one who's causing trouble here, aren't you? Hmph I see that the Trilogy of Balance is near by then, don't worry I shall take you down first...Then I will find General Daoud!" Yuuko shivered however she wasn't fazed.
After a good twenty five minutes she was able to defeat Ezina, so with their leader gone Daoud can come out without the fear of capture. Going back to Boutros he was overjoyed with the amazing news, however even he knows that the work isn't over for them.
"Thanks for defeating her, Yuuko! I must apologize I never thought someone was brave enough to challenge the sultans, yet we still need to make sure the area is safe for good. Now that you have defeated Ezina you can easily talk to Daoud, so what are you waiting for Yuuko? Go on and speak to the General!" Yuuko nodded as she went down the hall.
General Daoud was standing in a secret treasure room quietly, but he saw Yuuko coming he notice she was walking slowly to show she wasn't a threat to him. Although she cleared the way for him things weren't so great, sadly Yuuko had to tell him the dire situation with the sultans.
"Oh the evil has slowly reawakened the sultans greatly, yet I wont stop until we defeat them once and for all this time around. Sadly I'm not as strong as I once was since my Amulet of Fate was stolen, however I know who my have taken it from me during my sleep. A Treasure Ghoul has it as I suspect it well, and he doesn't live far from here either. From the right you will be able to find him easily, defeat him and bring back my Amulet of Fate." Yuuko quietly went off deep into the next section of the hall.
It wasn't that hard to find the treasure ghoul out here, however the hard part was fighting him since he was the same school as Yuuko. Yet he wasn't too hard since she made sure to prepare before hand, and after a good thirty minutes he was finally defeated. Grabbing the Amulet of Fate she went back to General Daoud swiftly, but even a general knows that work isn't done by the first mission.
"You fight like one of the our members greatly, however don't let that go to your head were not done just yet. Now I will need my sacred sword in order for me to fight, don't worry I gave it to my friend Boutros for safe keeping. He should still have it with him nervously, if I were you I would retrieve it before you meet the sultan warriors." Yuuko dashed right back to Boutros.
Going back to Boutros she would have thought he would have it in good form, sadly over time the blade has dissolved into nothing.
"I'm sorry my friend but the sword has broken down into a knife, but don't worry please give it to him if he is in need of a blade." Yuuko nodded looking a bid down.
Going back to General Daoud he knew something was wrong, and when she game him the blade he knew what had happen.
"I can't fight the warriors with this small blade, however we can create it again and I know a way of doing it. It's going to be a bit risky so we might as well get ready, first things first...Were going to need some magma cores. You will able to find the magma core with in the Lava Walkers, Yuuko they aren't hard to find they live in this place well. Battle them and retrieve some magma cores for me...Six should be enough for the blade." Yuuko left quietly into the hallway.
Although the Lava Walkers didn't give off much heat, Yuuko could feel their aura from a mile away easily. This wasn't going to be tough both some battle can turn that way, yet after a good thirty minutes she was able to get the six magma cores...some of them didn't have any but oh well. Going back to Daoud she handed him the six magma cores, however he needed for things for the sacred sword.
"Good with these magma cores I will create a fine sword, however in order for its power to shine I will need gemstones. The rubellite gems that form in this hall have great and magical powers here, so I will need ten of them since it will be the blade of a great warrior. They are in the hallway so try to avoid any monsters, yet with you I'm sure you will do just fine." Yuuko quickly went out to get some gems.
While she was getting the gems she did get caught in a battle, however she was able to defeat the cat servants and got some red straps on the way. She hid them in her pocket just in case the general might need them, and hurrying back with the ten gems Daoud will be happy about this.
"Ah you have all the ten gems I asked for well done my friend, and you were able to get the red straps while you were collecting...You're quite the worker aren't you? Well now with two of the three task done its time for the hardest, Aharon is resting in the room with the magma forge he wont be easy to beat. Don't worry I kept the key to the room just for safe keeping, however make sure you use the forge after you defeat him. That way you will have victory and a mighty weapon in your grasp, sadly we don't have time to talk so take care" Yuuko nodded and went to find Aharon.
She was able to find his lair at the end of the hall, however just because she found him doesn't mean he will go easily. She's going to have to get her hands dirty, and no one likes to get soot on their face.
"You think you can come in and try to tangle with me? You cant escape me now, Wizard!" This guy look tough however Yuuko was a bit tougher.
Finally after thirty minutes Aharon was finally defeated, although this place was cleared Yuuko used the forge before she left. Now with the sword in her hand General Daoud will be pleased seeing this, and sure enough he was very happy.
"Great now that the Hall of Flames is clear I can meet with the other members, however Yuuko I'm afraid your work here isn't done just yet. I'll make sure no harm comes to with my new blade, so you've better tell Arif the Truth Teller the good news...Finally I'm ready to fight again!" Yuuko nodded and went back to the main hall.
Yuuko came back as Arif the Truth Teller looked up softly, and with a smile on his face things were looking good for the moment.
"Good you were able to find General Daoud was able to gain his sword back, however we can worry about the next challenges tomorrow Yuuko...Rest for now you've earn it well!" Yuuko smiled and went to sleep softly.
What will happen during the her time here we don't know, however the only question now is: How will she fair against real warriors?