Ethan stared at the Crystalline Black Pearl in his Hand for a Good while still trying to process what he was told.
'I weaponized my blood to create this. What happened though?' He thought.
He was allowed to keep it as its useless really but its been made from a Fallen. The body of it more specifically. it should have at least hinted to him what it could do.
He sighed and put it away to walk out. Shera's clan wanted her back. And she didn't want to go. So he and Diablo plan to help her.
"Oh and Fun fact. The prince has put up a Bounty on Shera. he Wang's more people inspired to look for her as the bounty is a Good enough Amount for a Commoner to live comfortably." Sylvie explains.
"¡HIJO DE PUTA! ¡Creen que pueden reclamar a una persona así! ¡NO! ¡Voy a arrancarles las malditas gargantas!" Ethan yells in Spanish in anger.
"Woah there boy. Calm yourself. I can tell you're angry. But the point is we just need to convince the elves that they don't need her there." Sylvie calms him down.
"Its Clear as day that we need more info before we clear this quest. I request that we talk to the lord before anything else." Diablo requests.
The Group were walking to the palace of the lord and speaking with Sylvie. "...also, The lord is the Hero of our city." She says.
"How come?" Ethan asks.
"Thirty years ago when the Demon Lord was still terrorizing the city. The lord fought one the front lines. He singlehandedly taken down Several Fallen." Sylvie explains.
"You know what level he is?" Diablo asks. Clearly interested now.
"So competitive. But no, he never actually registered as an adventurer. So we don't know what his level is now." she says.
"Besides its not like I'm gonna ask him anything unless I absolutely have to. You get me?" She adds. "Lemme guess. He's a Scary MOFO that may cause to to shit brincks out of fear of him." Ethan crassly states. Sylvie dared not to snort in amusement out of fear.
Cut the the Palace where the gang has entered the Lord's quarters. "Hey! Mr Galford! Is the weather on point today or what?" Sylvie asks. She nervously giggles at that. "I bet Diablo doesn't have another pair of Pants." Shera says to Rem and Ruby. "No bad Shera. Besides he would look better in a skirt." Ethan jokes. Diablo was immediately ticked off.
But he didn't say a word as Galford and Sylvie spoke. "So good knews. Diablo here and Ethan As well have accepted the quest." She says. "Is that so. Well they are not going to get much accomplished here. Normally they would come to me after the quest has been finished. Why is that?" Galford asks.
"The reason is simple. We want more information to hopefully stop a War without having to resort to giving them Shera. So if you suggest that we give Shera I highly recommend that you can go choke on it sir." Ethan states. It threw the others for shock as Galford glares and Ethan doesn't back down.
He gets up and stands to them. "Very well then. I'm Lieutenant General Chester Ray Galford. His Royal Majesty has entrusted me the city of Faltra to me." He introduces himself. "I am Ethan D Sanchez. A Black Blooded Swordsman. Behind me are my companions such as Diablo. The demon Lord from another world like my self. Ruby rose of Remnant. Another world as well. The native worlders meanwhile are Rem Gallou and Shera L Greenwood." Ethan introduces.
He turns to Galford. "Glad to meet you." Ethan states. Making a Blue Energy construct of a Hand in front of Gallow for him to shake while holding his hand out. Galford raises a Brow and shakes it. Ethan felt his strong grip to it on the construct before dispelling it.
"If you would look behind you." Galford instructs. They do and see it was a map of Faltra and the surrounding areas.
"Southeast of the city lies Seplia Lake. And Besides that is a Forest that conceals the Elves. And we Still don't know how many there are. But Considering the Kingdom we expect a hundred at most." Galford states.
"A hundred..." Ruby comments. "That's actually not quite a lot considering things." Rem says.
"The numbers aren't what worries me." Galford states. "Its the fact the elves can quickly dispatch hundreds if not thousands of your men due to there natural habitat. Am I right?" Ethan asks. "Indeed." Galford agrees.
"And I will state that it will save a lot of trouble if you just hand over the princess." He adds. Shera whimpers. "Absolutely Not!/I refuse!" Ethan and Diablo state. Making Shera gasp in joy.
Galford sighs and then asks. "Miss Shera. What could possibly be the reason that you would abandon your life of luxury and disguise yourself as an adventurer?" Galford asks. "To be myself. I want to be defined by what I can do with my own abilities and skills myself. And I know I can never accomplish that in the Elven Nation." Shera states.
Galford sighs. "I see." "Does that mean you understand?" Shera asks. "It means that I have listened to you. So I believe that you are not handing Shera to the elves and are taking other measures to prevent the war?" Galford asks. "Yes." Ethan says. "Very well. Now. I'll be introducing you to an imperial knight that the Royal capital has sent over to investigate this matter." Galford concedes.
The doors open to reveal a red haired girl in glasses. "My name is Alicia Cristelas. Pleasure to meet you all." She bows.
"Pleasure to Meet you as well." Ethan says. holding his hand out for a Shake. She reciprocates it. "Glad to know we have another person to join us." Ethan says.
"Thank you. And I must say I've heard quite a lot about you. And what was that deal with the Fallen turned Gem?" Alicia asks.
"Believe me I wish I knew. That was the first time its happened at all." Ethan says. "I see." Alicia concedes. Ethan felt red flags popping up again and again. but he ignored it for now.
For now they were to get ready.
"So where are we heading now?" Shera asks. "We'll be heading to the weaponsmith. I need a Weapon that will make it look like I'm actually having a Challenge." Diablo states. "I want to make a Spare blade myself. Just in case this lovely blade snaps mid battle." Ethan says.
"Well you I can understand but why Diablo?" Rem asks. "Well dear Rem. its quite simple. It would be the funniest thing to see an opponent think he's Won. only to realize we were only using one percent of our power. You following me?" Ethan explains.
"Oh like that show Wyvern Sphere Y." Ruby realizes. Diablo and Ethan deadpan. "Uhm, Don't you mean Dragon Ball Z?" They ask in sync. "No? But that is a good name." Ruby mentions.
Ethan Facepalms. "I'm gonna slap whoever named that show. No doubt about it." He finally says after a full minute of loosing faith in remnant.
"Anyways we arrived." Diablo points out. They look up to see that they have indeed arrived.
They enter and look around.
"Welcome customers. what would you like to order?" The owner asks.
(Later)
Diablo held up his new Weapon into the air. A Scythe that looks like it was made of flesh with a Very sharp blade. Meanwhile Ethan held onto the new Katana on his belt.
It was a Straight edged blade with a Tribal Triangular loop pattern etched into the flat. The Handguard was a Cast dock for the Black Pearl that Ethan had made. The black edge was full of power and the Scabbard followed the pattern on the flat of the blade. The handle was wrapped in leather that was dyed Blue with a Blue colored Tassel on the pommel.
"Indeed. What shall we name these?" Ethan asks. "Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Can I Name them!? Please please please!?" Ruby asks. Ethan smiles and Pats her head. "Sure. Go nuts." He answers. She smiles brightly and holds Ethan's Katana up to observe it. Then take's Diablo's Scythe to observe it as well. She gives them back and Thinks.
She snaps her fingers. "I got it! Ethan. Your New blade shall be known as The Gregore's Edge. And Diablo, Your Scythe shall be dubbed the Devil's Claw." Ruby declares. Ethan Smiled. And Diablo held his newly named Devil's Claw and smiled. "Yeah. I like it." "Me too." Ethan smirks. He sheaths Gregore's Edge in it's scabbard and the group heads off.
"Now I wanna head to a Potion ingredients store to buy ingredients to make some potions. It may not be needed but its better to be safe than sorry." Diablo says.
Shera Giggles and runs ahead. "Come on guys we don't got all day." She waves. Ethan sighs while Alicia frets over her. He suddenly felt his blood turn super cold and He acted on instinct. Slashing a Smoke bomb in two with Gregore's Edge. A Black trail of Darkness followed the blade and Absorbed the smoke before receding into the blade. Ethan Slashed at the two grasswalkers that attempted to rush him.
Ethan Opened his Hinged mouth and Black smoke poured out stopping them. Ethan Felt his blood mixed in and penetrate their skin. It just as Quickly rushed Out through their tear ducts and Receded into Ethan. They stumble as its clear Ethan took a lot of blood from them.
"Water whip." Ethan casts as A Ring of water above him whips the Kidnappers away.
It drops as Diablo takes down the rest along with Rem and Ruby. Alicia Took down an Axe wielding dwarf as well.
Ethan Closed his Mouth before anyone could see it and Turned to Shera. "You okay?" He asks. "Yes I'm okay." Shera says. "Good." Ethan says. He felt his Tail grow and A Grasswalker tail is in between the Beowolf tail and Pantherian tail. black as his fur. His Ears gained a lot more range to them as well.
'Seems I can Assimilate DNA into myself. Best to speak with Madko about this soon.' Ethan comments.
Before long the kidnappers were tied up and arrested. And the group had went home. Clearly tired.
And Scene.