Takuya glanced at his friends, quickly noticing their fear. It was shown clearly in their eyes and Tommy was shaking.
"Bokom… We need information on those six knights." Takuya whispered to Bokom.
"R-Right!" Bokom quietly yelped and began to hurriedly flip through his book. He stopped at one page and pointed at one that looked like a humanoid dragon mixed with a knight,
"T-That's Dynasty. He's the Passionate Warrior who believes in complete and utter loyalty to his lord. H-He's about as strong as a wyvern…" Bokom spoke, before pointing to a pink-clad warrior, "That's Crusader, the only female of the bunch. She's the Indifferent Warrior who holds no compassion for the weak." he pointed to a purple one, "That's Crania. He's a perfectionist, and he only fights others one-on-one." He pointed to a horse-like one with six legs, "Kentaur. He fights long-range and is quite fast." he then pointed to a blue and pink winged knight, "He's V. It's… strange that he's with ones who allied with a Demon such as Lucifer. He's normally a really good spirit. This is bad… V is the fastest Spirit physically." Bokom shivered, "Finally, that's-"
"I am Duft, little weaklings." came a voice behind them. Takuya and the others looked, only to see one of the knights. 'Duft' took the appearance of a cat-like warrior. He outstretched his hand that held his blade, "Aussterben!" Duft used his sword to paint an arc above them, before swinging said blade downwards. The SpiritSlayers and their Spirits were enveloped in the resulting beam of magic.
This revealed them to the rest of the group. Lucifer looked at them from above like they were vermin. The demon outstretched his hand, creating a spear of purple and yellow light, "Divine Feat." Lucifer exclaimed, throwing the spear at the group of humans and spirits.
"...!" Takuya, despite his injuries, sent his Fire Spirit's Cry at the spear in hopes to stop it from harming his friends.
He was barely successful, but he could tell that wasn't Lucifer's full power. He was toying with the ones he had just found to be spying on his awakening.
It was only a matter of time until-
Takuya's eyes widened as Lucifer began to attack again. The spear this time was much more powerful. Lucifer threw it at them, but they were suddenly enveloped in familiar darkness.
They next thing Takuya saw was a campsite.
"Good. You've regained your bearings." sighed out a familiar voice in relief.
"Kouichi….?" Takuya questioned, slowly sitting up. The Darkness Spirit Slayer smiled at him, handing him a roasted meat apple. Takuya accepted it gratefully, glancing around. The others were sprawled around the campsite, their eyes all open, but darkened. Koji slept nearby Kouichi, being guarded by Jen. Mayu was by Kouichi's side, timidly munching on another roasted meat apple.
"I wouldn't look at the others." Kouichi said, "They haven't regained their bearings, so they're catatonic until they do."
"What. Did. You. Do?" Takuya questioned, frowning and sounded more angry than he was. Kouichi didn't seem to be affected.
"Large-Scale Ghost Move." Kouichi replied calmly, "I traveled through the shadows and got you guys. It was surprising to see the trouble you were in. I don't think those knights will forget you."
Takuya looked at Kouichi questioningly. Kouichi laughed bitterly at Takuya's face.
"Those knights don't forget a face. They'll work hard to kill us for that demon." Kouichi informed, "Crusader is the reason Lowee and I lived so poorly."
Unbeknownst to them, Koji was actually awake. The Light Spirit Slayer clenched his fist. Crusader was the reason for Kouichi's pain…