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"The river is now under our control," Shibai reported to Mitsuki. "We have Lily Surfers on patrol to make sure none of our enemies use it as an escape route and they won't be able to get food delivered by ships."

"And you made sure any boats and ships docked in the harbor were destroyed, right?" Mitsuki questioned.

"Our soldiers who managed to sneak inside have burned the entire harbor," Shibai answered.

"That's a shame. It was a nice harbor," Mitsuki commented but this was war and they needed to do everything they could to cripple the enemy.

Many moons had passed since Son Go was taken and occupied by enemy forces. Within that time, it had become a shadow of its former self. Instead of the powerful kingdom built by the Son Clan, it had become a capital of debauchery and lawlessness. So much violence, gambling, and sex took place in this city and it was not just limited to the brothels and gambling dens. It was like a total hedonistic catastrophe.

In other words, a city of sin.

Most of the capital had been destroyed during the attack that was led by Saver. He had planted sleeper agents throughout Son Go, all carrying his explosive Zakuro Lockseeds. All they needed was a signal before everything went to hell.

Explosions had gone off everywhere, causing panic and sending citizens fleeing for their lives. Many innocents had tragically lost their lives during the chaos and confusion. By the end of it, the only area left standing after the attack was the Red Light District which had since expanded as most of the city was converted and remodeled. The palace still stood but it had been turned into something perverse.

It had taken the Alliance months to secure the territory surrounding Son Go's capital, putting the city under siege. Mitsuki's Phoenix Guard held their position outside of Son Go's capital with a base camp that had a total of 10,000 men who were ready to storm the gates. All he needed to do was give the order to attack.

"So, what's the plan?" Natsu asked. He and Shuutai had volunteered to join Mitsuki's Phoenix Guard on their mission to finally reclaim Son Go from enemy occupation. For them, this was personal. "We already have them surrounded. So what now? A full-frontal assault?"

"A two-pronged attack from above and below," Mitsuki answered as he looked up at the sky to explain his plan. "I'll bring a squad to perform an airstrike to get their attention. You two will take a detachment to breach the gates and storm the city."

"So, we'll take out the ground defenses while you strike from above," Natsu smiled, ready to wreck these guys. "Solid plan."

"Shibai, Mao, you're coming with me," Mitsuki ordered as he took out his Zhuqiao Lockseed. "Nagi, Sawa, I need you on standby in case we need reinforcements."

"We won't fail you, Baron-sama," Gakushin obeyed.

"I don't expect you to. I have complete faith in both of you." His kind words made his two lieutenants blush.

[LEGENDRIVER!]

Mitsuki summoned his crimson LegenDriver. It was a sign of his evolution following his revival. He hated that he had to come back to life as a baby, but that was perhaps because he was the Phoenix Sovereign and had to be literally reborn from his ashes.

Shibai and Riten had their Drivers on as well, ready to follow him into battle.

"Henshin!"

[COME ON! OVERLORD ZHUQIAO ARMS! CRIMSON LORD OF SOARING FLAMES!]

[SODA! PEACH ENERGY ARMS!]

[SUIKA ARMS! ODAMA BIG BANG!]

Riten was in a Suika Arms in Gyro Mode as Marika got on a Dandeliner. Kaizer Baron took off with his blazing wings as Marika and Riten followed him to Son Go's capital.

Meanwhile, Natsu and Shuutai strapped on their personal SengokuDrivers. Her Rider Indicator displayed the profile of a purple helmet with green eyes.

"Henshin!"

[COME ON! GOLDEN ARMS! OGON NO KAJITSU!]

Natsu had gotten his Golden Lockseed back after a messenger delivered it to him. According to the messenger, it had been sent by Ryuubi Gentoku. He was glad to have it back since he was tired of using substitutes. Sadly, he never got his brother's Silver Lockseed back.

Shuutai took out an Ichigo Lockseed which best-suited her since she was technically a ninja.

[ICHIGO!]

She twirled the Ichigo Lockseed in her hand and put on a fierce expression.

"Henshin!"

[LOCK ON! SOIYA! ICHIGO ARMS! SHUSHUTTO SPARK!]

The Ichigo Armor Part's bottom opened up before it landed on her head, generating a purple Ride Wear suit with silver bracers and shin guards. The metal strawberry disassembled and then folded onto her body, revealing her helmet which matched her Rider Indicator. It was purple with a fanged mouthguard, a front crest in the shape of a four-pointed shuriken, and a red visor from the Berry Kabuto attachment.

This was Shuutai's Armored War Goddess form known as Armored War Goddess Sparx.


Sangokuden Armored War Gods Saga: End of the Armored War Gods

Co-Written By: Kamen Rider Chrome & Ten-Faced Paladin

Beta Reader/Editor: Busterleader92 & Kamen Rider Goji

Chapter 54: The Battle for Son Go


Several Zakurokage Troopers stood up on Son Go's perimeter wall as sentries. It was an important duty to ensure that the capital would remain under their control. While on duty, to pass the time, they would chat.

"So, did you have fun last night?" Zakurokage #1 asked.

"Man, it was awesome!" Zakurokage #2 grinned. "I made a killing at the gambling den and spent some of my winnings to have fun with a couple of twins at the brothel!"

"Nice!" The two were about to high five when a fireball incinerated Zakurokage #1.

"WHAT THE F-!" Zakurokage #2 was unable to finish as he too met the same fate. The rest of them were unable to sound the alarm as they were immolated by Kaizer Baron who flew over their remains with Marika and Riten.

"Sentries down." Kaizer Baron sent a message via commlink to Mars and Sparx. "It's go time."

"Alright, let's take back our kingdom!" Mars responded.


Meanwhile, an orgy was being held in the palace. The throne room smelled of sex as men and women committed all manner of sexual acts all over the place. One lucky guy was having a threesome with a pair of busty twins. A girl was getting spit-roasted between two men while another girl was taking a cock in her pussy and ass at the same time. There were even three guys gangbanging one girl. But worst of all, there was one girl whose body was being used as she was fucked in the mouth, ass, pussy, between her tits, and made to jerk off a couple of guys, all at the same time. They all blew their load all over her.

As Saito sat on his throne, two girls were rubbing their naked bodies against him while he was balls deep in a girl on his lap. He felt great. This was all he ever wanted: money, power, respect, and bitches for days. It used to be a dream but it was now a reality.

Nobody could stop him now.

He managed to finish inside the girl on his lap before he threw her on the floor. He then got off his throne and grabbed another girl to screw with his still hard-rock cock. He bent her over the throne and fucked her wildly as she screamed.

All of a sudden, the doors of the throne room were blown wide open. Men and women scrambled in a panic as Saito turned to see who had come to interrupt his fun time. He did not even care that he was exposed.

His eyes narrowed as Kaizer Baron walked in with Marika.

"Mitsuki," Saito growled. "Come to spoil my fun."

Kaizer Baron scanned their surroundings in disgust, seeing men and women completely nude. He didn't have to be a genius to figure out what had been going on here before he arrived.

"An orgy, Saito? Really?" Kaizer Baron questioned, his face twisting in disgust at the sight before him. While he was not opposed to an orgy - he had them on occasion with his lieutenants and the Kako Sisters - but this was taking things way too far. With no love involved, it just looked like a bunch of carnal beasts rutting lustfully. His father would agree.

"Yeah, an orgy! I'm the big boss here! I can do whatever I want!" Saito snapped defensively.

"You might be the big boss here but you're still someone's bitch," Kaizer Baron reminded.

"Oh, then what are you?" Saito sneered. "You're serving a little brat like a lapdog!"

"I might serve her but she's not my master," Kaizer Baron retorted. Sousou was family. "Now, surrender!"

[FIENDRIVER!]

"You want this kingdom then you'll have to take it from me! Henshin!" Saito shouted.

[EYES OPEN UP! TAOWU: FIEND OF LIES!]

A Dark Aura Beast representing Taowu emerged from the demonic Taowu Lockseed. As it manifested, the girls near Saito panicked and fled. Resembling a tiger with blue fur and violet stripes, it sported insect-like wings. Its crimson face was a mix of man and beast, with a mane of blue fur surrounding it as a long forked tongue hung from its lips. It roared threateningly in Kaizer Baron and Marika's faces before it flew back to Saito to merge with its host, creating an explosion of Dorinki which formed his armor.

Saito had transformed into Baron Nero Taowu Arms. Spreading his wings, he lunged at Kaizer Baron who brought his fists up.


Meanwhile, Mars and Sparx were leading a detachment of the Phoenix Guard on horseback while the soldiers ran on foot.

"Take out that gate!" Mars ordered and Sparx obeyed as she took out her Ichigo Kunai and threw them right at the gate, blowing it up as pieces of wood and metal went flying. They breached the now destroyed gate and entered the kingdom unimpeded. "Head straight to the palace!"

All of a sudden, the path in front of them exploded, spooking their horses and causing the entire detachment to come to a halt.

"Sorry but the road is closed," Minato quipped as he emerged from the smoke in his red jacket, lowering his hood to smirk at them.

"You bastard," Mars growled as he dismounted from his horse. Saver was supposed to be dead, according to Masataka, but Shibai had learned that the Red Death had survived and relayed this information to the Go Faction. Since learning about this, Natsu had a burning desire to confront the man who was responsible for invading their home and Fuyu's disappearance. "Where's my brother?"

"Didn't he escape with you?" Minato returned. "Oh, wait, he stayed behind to buy you some time to escape. Nope, I don't know where he is. He's probably dead."

"No, he's not! He can't be!" Mars denied, gripping his sword's hilt. He was about to draw it when Sparx interjected.

"You're Zangetsu-sama's brother, aren't you?" Sparx questioned.

"And you're his pet ninja," Minato retorted.

"How could you betray your own flesh and blood?"

"How could I not? He abandoned me and he left me all alone!"

"When he thought he killed you, his heart was broken," she informed him. "He was devastated."

"Good then," Minato responded, not showing any remorse. "I want him to suffer. It's what he deserved for abandoning me."

"That's no excuse for what you've done to our kingdom," Sparx argued.

"He abandoned me for you all. It's only fair that I destroyed it," Minato justified as a squad of Zakurokages assembled behind him, ready for battle. Mars and Sparx had their own squad of Crimson Troopers - Kurokage Troopers clad in crimson Matsubokkuri Armor. Somehow, Baron had altered their Matsubokkuri Lockseeds to grant them their uniforms. They wore red scarves and had the mark of the Phoenix Guard branded on their shoulders to identify their allegiance, showing that they were loyal to Baron, Sousou, and the Kingdom of Sou Gi.

"You bastard," Mars growled as he drew his Sword Bringer.

"You want to get to the palace then you'll need to get past us," Minato challenged.

"That's what we plan to do, asshole," Mars stated.

"I won't even need Hundun's power to take you on," Minato boasted as he activated his two Lockseeds.

[ZAKURO!] [VAMPIRE MELON ENERGY!]

"Henshin!"

[MIX! JIMBER VAMPIRE! BLA-BLA-BLA!]

Saver-V summoned his signature weapons, his Blood Daidaimaru and Saver Arrow, ready for battle.

"ATTACK!" Mars barked and their squad charged at Saver and his Zakurokages.

"KILL THEM ALL!" Saver-V commanded and his Zakurokages roared as they rushed at their enemies. The two squads ran into each other as the Armored Riders engaged in combat.

Saver-V fired his Saver Arrow at Mars who deflected the bolts with his Apple Reflecter Shield. This gave Sparx an opening as she threw Ichigo Kunai at Saver-V. He was briefly stunned by the explosive throwing knives, allowing Mars to run up to him and strike him with his Sword Bringer. Drawing her Musou Saber from her hip, Sparx joined her comrade as they double-teamed their enemy. They ignored the combat taking place around them, focused solely only on the enemy before them. As they fought him, Saver-V defended himself, expertly dual-wielding his Blood Daidaimaru and Saver Arrow.

Saver-V needed to regain the upper hand so he turned himself intangible, allowing his enemy's weapons to pass through him harmlessly as if he were a ghost. He then turned tangible again and spun around to hit them in the back. After that, he leaped into the air and suspended himself with his wings, firing potshots at them with his Saver Arrow.

Sparx evaded the bolts and threw her Ichigo Kunai at him which multiplied into a trio. The Ichigo Kunai hit Saver-V in the chest and exploded, sending him tumbling back to the ground. Mars rushed at him and brought his sword down but Saver-V once again went intangible, avoiding the blow.


Meanwhile, back at the palace, Baron Nero and Kaizer Baron blasted out of the roof as they continued their fight in the air. Explosions boomed in the sky like fireworks as Baron Nero fired beams of darkness from his Beelzepikes while Kaizer Baron blasted his opponent with fireballs.

Waiting for them was Riten who now had the Suika Arms in Yoroi Mode as she threw herself at Baron Nero and struck him with her Suika Sojinto. He roared and went to drive his Beelzepikes into her but Kaizer Baron dropkicked him away from his lieutenant.

Baron Nero recovered and flew at Kaizer Baron with his Beelzepikes glowing. Kaizer Baron ignited his Magmaspear as he threw himself at his opponent. They traded blows which caused explosions to go off as they clashed.

"Why can't you just stay dead!?" Baron Nero shouted.

"Why can't you!?" Kaizer Baron shot back. "Asshole!"

"Bastard!"

"Son of a Bitch!"

"Your mom was a bitch!"

"You leave my mother out of this!"


As the battles raged outside, Marika stood in the middle of the throne room, looking at it all in disgust. The men and women, still nude, were up against the wall, looking at her in fear as they tried to cover themselves. It might have something to do with her being an Armored War Goddess or it might have something to do with the Sonic Arrow she held in her hand.

It was a disgrace. This palace used to be something grand but it had been reduced to a sex den by Baron Nero. It was perverse. Sonken would hate what this place had become. After all, her mother and sister had both fought and died to make Son Go into a great kingdom.

Marika herself hated things like these. Oh, sure, she had used her beauty in the past to seduce men to get what she wanted but she never became a slave to her lust like these people. Although, they might have been under some kind of influence.

She observed the battle in the sky through the hole in the ceiling. Using her enhanced eyesight, she could see that Kaizer Baron had the upper hand. However, her informant had warned her that Baron Nero had spent months training and mastering his abilities. Karasu had proven herself to be a dangerous foe when using Taowu so someone as violent and vengeful as Saito who had a bone to pick with Mitsuki could be a threat too.

Marika would record this as one of the greatest battles to take place during the war with the RinJyuKen as the Crimson Phoenix Lord fought against the Fiend of Lies in the air while the Ultimate Steel and Red Death fought alongside their forces on the ground.

It would be known as the Battle for Son Go.


Baron Nero avoided a stream of flames and swung Kaizer Baron to land a devastating blow with his Beelzepike but Kaizer Baron caught it and countered with his Magmaspear. Baron Nero recovered and ripped his weapon out of Kaizer Baron's grip before landing a brutal blow.

"I never imagined you'd ever become a goddamn pig!" Baron Nero shouted.

"You mean 'cop'!" Kaizer Baron corrected. "And I had a damn good role model!" Chitoge did her best to set him on the right path after he lost his family and it seemed to have worked, even if his brand of justice could be considered extreme.

Growling, Baron Nero powered up his Beelzepikes when Riten suddenly shoulder-checked the Fiend Rider of Lies, causing him to cry out in shock. She snickered as she used her Suika Arms' impressive strength to pummel him with the Suika Sojinto. Frustrated by her interference, he drove his Beelzepikes into the Suika Arms' chest.

"MAO!" Kaizer Baron yelled as his subordinate was mortally wounded but then the Suika Arms held Baron Nero in a tight bearhug. The helmet popped off and Riten sprang out of the armor. Kaizer Baron quickly swooped in and caught his subordinate in a bridal carry style while her unmanned armor held Baron Nero in place as he struggled to break out of the bearhug.

"You're alive," Kaizer Baron said, surprised and relieved.

"He was this close." Riten estimated the distance with her index finger and thumb, showing the space between them. "Thank the Heavens that armor is thick. Now, Baron-sama, finish him off!"

[COME ON! OVERLORD ZHUQIAO FINISH!]

He held Riten against him with one arm as he pointed his left arm at Baron Nero. His Ignition Booster glowed as he conjured a fireball which grew in size and intensity before he fired it at Baron Nero. It continued to grow and change shape in the middle of its flight, taking the form of a phoenix that engulfed Baron Nero as he screamed.

"Time to send the signal," Baron decided as he pointed his hand to the sky and shot a fireball.

Back at base camp, Gakushin and Ukin saw a flaming phoenix appear in the sky like a signal flare.

"That's the signal," Gakushin stated. "Alright, everyone! Let's go!"

They ran toward the capital to provide their friends with reinforcements.


Mars and Sparx were still in the middle of combat with Saver-V. Finding an opening, Sparx threw an explosive Ichigo Kunai which Saver-V dodged but Mars moved in and slashed him once, twice, thrice then four times before sending him sprawling with a roundhouse kick to the face.

Growling, Saver-V turned his cape into wings and took to the air again to gain some distance. He fired down at them, and Mars raised his shield to protect himself while Sparx took cover behind him.

"Well, that is getting irritating," Mars remarked.

"Indeed," Sparx agreed. "I think it's time you showed him your new form."

Mars grinned in response, excited to finally let loose. Oh, he had been working on this since Son Go was taken.

A fiery aura burst from Mars' body as his lower half changed. In a flash of flames, Mars had turned into a fiery Nuckalavee-like form with his upper body attached to the back of the flaming horse body which had nine fiery tails whipping about. The flaming horse was Mars' true power, fueled by his rage and passion. He swung his flaming tails at Saver-V who attempted to avoid them but one of them managed to hit him and send him crashing to the ground.

With his enemy grounded, Mars galloped toward Saver-V and his Flame Horse body raised its forelegs to stomp down on him with its hooves. Saver-V turned into red smoke to evade the attack and then reformed in the air.

He took the Vampire Melon Energy Lockseed out of his Driver and loaded it into his Saver Arrow. As it charged, he stretched the Saver Arrow's bowstring. At the same time, energy vines stretched from his body and pierced his Zakurokage Troopers, sucking the life out of them as their life force was used to further power his attack, turning them all to dust once he sapped them completely.

Saver-V aimed his Saver Arrow at his enemies. He was sure to kill them all with this single attack.

[VAMPIRE MELON ENERGY!]

He released the bowstring, firing a single shot that multiplied into a volley of lethal energy arrows that rained death down on Mars and Sparx's group.

[1, 10, 100! ICHIGO CHARGE!]

Sparx swiftly countered his attack with her own, throwing a wave of Ichigo Kunai at the Sonic Vampire Volley, intercepting each one. Saver-V was stunned when his killing move was so easily neutralized and Sparx used this chance to jump upon Mars' shield. He gave her a boost and she shot up into the air to meet Saver-V.

Still stunned by his failed attack, Saver-V failed to avoid Sparx's attack as she slashed at him with her still charged Musou Saber. He raised his Saver Arrow to parry her blade but she destroyed his weapon, sending pieces flying. She then gripped his shoulder and drove her sword into his stomach.

"That's for Zangetsu-sama," Sparx coldly whispered into Saver-V's ear. He evaporated into red mist, sending Sparx plummeting but she managed to land upon a roof on her feet, just like a cat. She found the Vampire Melon Energy Lockseed as it landed at her feet and picked it up. She recognized it as Masataka's Melon Energy Lockseed but it had been tainted with aggressive red veins covering it.


Minato managed to reform himself and hid in an alley as he watched Baron's Phoenix Guard retake the city from afar. He clenched his fists and summoned his belt.

[FIENDRIVER!]

As he was about to transform, he heard Dai Shi's voice in his head.

"Hundun, withdraw now."

"But Dai Shi-sama, I can still-Argh!" Minato was suddenly cut off by intense pain in his head.

"Do not argue with me, Hundun. Withdraw now. We don't need that kingdom anymore. Also, do not forget to pick up Taowu."

The pain subsided and Minato gritted his teeth. Dai Shi would not be disobeyed, something he learned pretty early. He glared at the Alliance forces then vanished into red mist. He better find Saito too, wherever he may have ended up. Like himself, Dai Shi had gifted him with an unkillable body.


Saito found himself lying in a pile of garbage that had broken his fall. If that wasn't bad enough, he was also completely nude. After being beaten by Mitsuki, this was like adding more insult to injury.

"Lying in the trash. That's exactly where you belong," Mitsuki remarked once he and Riten found him.

"You really think you've won here, don't you?" Saito sneered.

"I'm not the one naked and covered in garbage," Mitsuki retorted.

"So, what now? Are you gonna kill me like you did before?"

"That's tempting but no. I'm taking you into my custody where you'll be questioned by my interrogator, Shibai." Mitsuki smiled viciously. "And she uses needles. Then you're going to be put on trial for your crimes." As Mitsuki was about to arrest Saito, a Zakuro Lockseed clattered to the ground in front of him. It blinked and beeped, causing his eyes to widen. "Get down!"

Mitsuki threw himself on top of Riten to cover her seconds before the Zakuro Lockseed exploded. As they both got back to their feet, they found that Saito had vanished. He had used the explosion to cover his escape.

"He got away," Riten stated.

"Dammit," Mitsuki cursed but calmed down. He would get Saito next time. His LockPhone rang and he answered. "This is Baron."

"Baron-sama, could you send some men here with blankets? We've got some naked people we need to take care of," Marika requested.


Mitsuki planted Sou Gi's flag on Son Go's soil.

"And with this, we claim this land for Karin," Mitsuki proclaimed. He looked around at his bounty and nodded in satisfaction. Although, there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes. Saito had gotten away. He had been right in front of him but he managed to now that Sou Gi had claimed Son Go, it would soon be restored but as part of Sousou's kingdom.

"I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth but this just seemed too easy," Natsu said as he walked up to Mitsuki.

"I know," Mitsuki acknowledged. Minato had been defeated and Saito had escaped. This allowed the Phoenix Guard to put down any remaining resistance and retake the capital. No reinforcements came for the enemy. It was like the RinJyuKen Akugata had written off this place.

"Hopefully, we can begin rebuilding after this," Shuutai said, clutching the Vampire Melon Energy Lockseed. She was going to give it to either Choho or Kada. They could figure out a way to purify it.

Mitsuki knew what had happened to Masataka, how he abandoned his faction out of fear, and vanished without a trace. He could understand that the man was terrified of his own power and was afraid of losing control. He was a liability.

Their only lead to Masataka's whereabouts was Brusa Li but none of them knew where he resided. They could use his wisdom right about now but the old grandmaster just loved to keep his location a secret. Not even Kada knew where it was since it was Brusa Li who had summoned him to his place.

Many of the Zakurokages had chosen to commit suicide by blowing themselves up by detonating their Zakuro Lockseeds instead of surrendering but they managed to capture a few. They also took the men and women who had taken part in the orgy into their custody. They were given blankets to cover themselves and they would be questioned as well. Shibai had found some incense that was lit in the throne room. According to her, the smoke triggered a heightened state of arousal. Basically, Saito had the air filled with an aphrodisiac.

While the prisoners were taken, Shibai had their belongings gathered. Saito had ordered all the guests to his orgy to come in nude as their clothing and valuables were all left at the door. Among their belongings, she had found those Zakuro Lockseeds which she knew could be used to control people. Saver had turned many into suicide bombers with these Lockseeds. Prolonged exposure also meant that Saver had influence over them. It was how he was able to take over Son Go so quickly.

Shibai was going to have these Lockseeds destroyed. In the meantime, she had prisoners to question. Hopefully, they had a low pain threshold. Mitsuki did tell her to use her needles, exciting her. She couldn't wait to hear their screams of mercy.

Also, among Saito's belongings, they found Fuyu's Silver Lockseed. Saito had won it from Taiga who had lost a bet to him. They also found the capitals' citizens who had not been able to escape during the attack when Son Go was originally claimed by the enemy. Many of them had been forced to live in miserable conditions. Now that they were no longer suffering under enemy occupation, Sou Gi could offer them aid.

Mitsuki's LockPhone rang and he quickly yanked it out of his pocket.

"Hello, Baron speaking."

"Baron." It was Juniku, calling from the other end.

"Oh, it's you, Keifa."

"Don't sound too excited," Juniku drawled sarcastically.

"Look, Keifa, this better be important. I'm waiting for an important call."

"Oh, you mean about your baby." Mitsuki had been waiting for updates on Kakoen's condition and the baby. She was due any day now. He wanted to know once she went into labor. He was not missing the birth of his child. "Don't worry, Shuran is fine. She's just cranky that she hasn't been in action for months."

"Can't blame her. She hates doing nothing. Which reminds me, I better call her too," Mitsuki replied. "OK, so, what's so important that you've decided to call me now?"

"Karin-sama wants you all to return immediately. It's urgent," Juniku relayed.

"OK, anything else?"

"Oh, and she's recruited Ryugen to officially join our faction."

"...That's new." Mitsuki wondered what had caused Iori to switch to their faction. "Tell Karin I'll be there soon. Bye."

"So, guess your boss wants you to go back," Natsu said after Mitsuki ended the call.

"She's not my boss, she's my sister," Mitsuki corrected him. His LockPhone rang again. "Hold on, I'm getting another call." He flipped it open to answer. "This is Baron."

"Baron, this is Gridon calling, over."

"Why have you called, Gridon?"

"We've suffered casualties and need your help, over."

"You want me to revive them."

"Roger."

"Alright, I'll be there soon. Oh, and you don't have to say 'roger' and 'over'."

"Roger. Gridon, over and out."

"Looks like I'm needed elsewhere before I head back to Sou Gi. You all stay here and take care of things while I'm gone." Mitsuki transformed and took off, his body encased in flames in the shape of a phoenix.

"You know, you could just give us a ride too!" Natsu called out to him. "Aaaaaand he's too far away to hear me."

"Come on, Natsu-sama. We should contact Sonken-sama and tell her we've reclaimed our kingdom," Shuutai said. She looked around at Son Go. Seeing what it had become, she really did not want to see what had happened to the palace or what had been left there. After learning that there had been an orgy, she cringed from just picturing it.


Kuma was caught with his pants down, literally. It had happened so suddenly. One moment, he was enjoying the company of a trio of beauties when all of a sudden their orgy was abruptly interrupted. He had to endure painful humiliation as he was forced to sit naked, under the watchful eye of an Armored War Goddess.

At least he was provided a blanket to cover his shame but now he was being taken into the custody of the Phoenix Guard with the rest of the guests. Every person that was taken was required to give their name. They had no choice.

After leaving Son Go, Kuma's head started to clear. He remembered accepting a rare red Lockseed and he also remembered betraying Masataka who just happened to be one of his best clients. Guilt finally caught up to him as he realized what his betrayal had caused. Yes, the Red Light District had expanded but Kuma was no longer in control since those wicked Fiends took over.

Kuma wondered what would happen to him next. He knew that the royal family had managed to escape. They would no doubt have him executed for treason. For now, he was forced to wait with the other captives, surrounded by guards.

"Alright, who wants to go first?" Shibai asked with a wide wicked grin and needles between her fingers.


"Thanks for the save, man," Saito said gratefully to Minato who had taken them away from the city. "Guess that's why your name's 'Saver', huh?" Minato tossed a pair of pants to him.

"Hurry and put those on," Minato told him sharply.

"We lost Son Go," Saito grumbled angrily as he put the pants on. Mitsuki had once again defeated him and taken away his kingdom. The place had become his personal playground, allowing him to do whatever he wanted. For once, the dream he had back in his world had been achieved but it had been taken away in minutes, all because of Mitsuki and his bitch brigade.

Minato frowned at that. He was the one who had conquered Son Go to show his brother he had made a terrible mistake. He was not interested in ruling it but he still hated the fact that someone decided to take something he had worked so hard to take over.

He was the one who had claimed Son Go, he was the one who had run the royal family and their court out of the city, and yet Saito just came and took over. Dai Shi also approved of Saito's plan to turn Son Go into a city of sin. It generated a lot of Rinki, after all.

Minato had not seen Chokun and Denho in quite a while. At first, Saito had offered them a place as his advisors and he seemed to listen to their advice. However, as he was allowed to do whatever he wanted, Saito got drunk on power. As time passed, the less he listened to them until he ignored them completely. All he cared about was his pleasure, nothing more, and it seemed that Dai Shi supported that. When Minato asked Saito what had happened to them, he just told him that some of those cultists had taken the girls away under Dai Shi's orders. Saito did not even seem to care that they were gone.

"You were too busy having fun to pay attention," Minato remarked, referring to the fact that Saito lived a hedonistic lifestyle that he felt entitled to. He had lost count on how many times he saw him drink, gamble, and fuck. Saito would have orgies whenever the mood struck him, but Minato was never interested. He preferred to have sex in private, without the presence of others rutting like a bunch of animals around him. Shuyu appreciated that fact.

"And what about you?" Saito demanded. "What were you doing?"

"If you must know, while you were busy fucking around, I've been working on improving our defenses," Minato shot back.

"Yeah, a lot of help that did! We still lost Son Go!"

Minato wanted to argue that Dai Shi had ordered him not to use his Fiend Powers unless he was fighting a Sovereign but he decided against it. There was no point arguing with Saito since he was still angry about losing his personal playground.

Served him right.

"No use crying over spilled milk, Saito. Now, how about we discuss this later? Dai Shi-sama wants to see us and you know how he hates being kept waiting."

The summons made them feel anxious. Despite displaying a polite and courteous facade, the two knew the Demon Beast King could easily destroy them with a snap of his fingers. After all, he was the one who had brought them back to life so it stood to reason that he could end them just as easily.

Minato hoped this meeting would not take up too much of his time. He had promised to spend time with Shuyu later. He enjoyed her company and the intelligent conversation she provided even more. Unlike Saito, he did not see women as simply objects to be used for pleasure.


In the RinJyuDen, Dai Shi held an audience with his Fiends: Taowu, Hundun, and Qiongqi. As usual, he sat on his throne while looking down at his subordinates.

"Now that you're all here, we can begin," Dai Shi started the meeting.

"Why did you summon us?" Saito interrupted.

"I don't appreciate your tone, Taowu," Dai Shi warned with narrowed eyes.

"Sorry, Dai Shi-sama," Saito quickly apologized as he paled, feeling like his master could kill him with just a look.

"I have called you all here to share some sad news," said Dai Shi somberly. "First of all, we've lost Son Go." Minato could not help but observe that Dai Shi did not seem too upset with losing Son Go. It was like he expected it to be taken by the enemy. "We've also lost our Rinshi factory."

That would definitely put them at a disadvantage. It was their way of mass-producing new Rinshi footsoldiers by converting dead bodies. Minato heard that they even held people captive so they could be killed and converted as well. He remembered that Chokun and Denho had been taken as well and could have been converted already. It was tragic but there was nothing he could do about it.

"And our slave camps have been taken. However, the saddest news of all, we have also lost a comrade as Taotie has fallen," Dai Shi finished.

This surprised the three Fiends.

"Wasn't he unkillable?" Minato asked. Taiga was practically immortal since he shared his body with a demonic parasite that could heal his wounds, even regenerate lost limbs. He was not sure if Taiga could survive having his head chopped off, but he did not think anyone could kill him.

"Alas he was slain by Seiryuu, the one you know as Armored War God Gaim of the Ultimate Sword," Dai Shi informed them.

"Damn," Saito cursed. Taiga had owed him money. "...Wait, wasn't he dead?"

"Weren't you?" Dai Shi reminded and Saito shut his mouth. Dai Shi made a good point. "Sometimes death isn't eternal to certain people. It's like a brief respite before their return."

"So, it's just the three of us now," Minato concluded, looking at Saito and Sasuke before looking back at Dai Shi. "So what does this mean for us?"

"It means that it's finally time to begin the final phase of my plan," Dai Shi answered.


After their meeting with Dai Shi, Minato went back to his quarters and found Shuyu waiting for him in bed. She was the only good thing in his life right now. He may have manipulated her in the beginning, causing her to betray the Son Clan, but he came to care about her, even love her. Saito often called her Minato's 'pet' but he did not see her that way. She was his companion, the only person that mattered to him right now.

After they made love, they cuddled under the blanket to engage in pillow talk. Minato loved resting his head against her breasts. They were pillowy soft and had a calming effect on him.

"So, the Alliance has reclaimed Son Go then?" Shuyu asked as they lay in bed together. He had told her about what had happened.

"Pretty much," Minato answered.

"It was bound to happen, eventually. Baron Nero only knew how to use force and intimidation to get what he wanted," Shuyu remarked.

"Isn't Baron the same?"

"They are similar in that regard, but that is where their similarities end. Unlike Baron Nero, Baron actually has a strategy behind every move he makes. He knows when to use his power and he does not squander his resources. He knows how to motivate his soldiers and drive them to fight their hardest. He also isn't afraid to fight alongside his men on the frontlines so he can lead them to victory. Essentially, his influence, charisma, and strength are what make him a powerful commander."

"Guess Saito's time in control of Son Go was doomed from the start. Dai Shi doesn't seem to care though."

"I think that it's better this way," Shuyu stated. "I hate what Baron Nero did to the place."

"Sorry that I couldn't stop him," Minato apologized. "But Dai Shi approved and I can't really go against him." Secretly, Minato was pleased that Son Go had been reclaimed by the Alliance if only to see Saito lose something he had no business claiming as his own.

"None of us can," Shuyu agreed. "So, what do you plan to do now?"

"I'm not sure," Minato admitted. "I'm just waiting for what Dai Shi-sama wants me to do next."


"Where am I?" Minato wondered and then he saw his own body lying at the foot of the stairs, its neck twisted at an unnatural angle. "What's going on!? Is that me!?"

"You died and you're just a ghost now," Dai Shi said as he stood before Minato's ghost.

"Who are you?" Minato questioned, backing away fearfully. The black robes suggested that this man might be the Grim Reaper.

"You may call me Dai Shi-sama and I am someone who understands your pain," Dai Shi answered sympathetically. "Would you like to know where your brother ran off to?"

"Onii-chan? You know where he is? Ojii-chan's been worried sick and-" Minato gasped when he remembered that he had found his grandfather had passed away in his study. "He's gone."

"Yes," Dai Shi confirmed.

"You said you know where my brother went. Where is he?" Minato asked.

"Allow me to show you." Dai Shi pointed to the wall and created a magical projection screen to show Masataka's life in the world of the Three Kingdoms.

Minato watched as his brother transformed into Zangetsu and fought monsters, becoming a hero.

He watched as Masataka bonded with the members of the Son Clan, adopting a new family.

He also watched as Masataka decided to go back to that world even after coming back to this world, abandoning his brother and grandfather.

"He...he abandoned me..." Minato realized, heartbroken. "Like our parents...he left me." The grief turned to rage. "Ojii-chan's dead because of him!"

"Would you like to make him pay?" Dai Shi asked.

"Yes!" Minato answered.

"How far would you go to get what you desire?"

"I'll do anything!"

"Then serve me and I shall grant you power and a new life as 'Hundun', my Fiend of Chaos."


Dai Shi had given Minato power, a new life, and a new body. He was still technically a ghost but he could maintain a corporeal form so he could spread chaos for Dai Shi. He only joined Dai Shi to punish his brother but after causing him to suffer a mental breakdown, he did not know what else to do and only did what he was told. It would seem that, after punishing his brother, Minato no longer found any satisfaction in serving Dai Shi. He made sure not to let Dai Shi know about this. He did not want to suffer his master's wrath.

"Too late to turn back now," Minato murmured. He had already crossed the line a long time ago. Killing all those people had been a means to an end, to make his brother suffer. Back then, he treated it like a game, as if they had not mattered. Now, he was wondering if he had gone too far. He had a feeling that, wherever his grandfather was right now, he was looking down at him in disappointment.

For now, Minato would continue to serve Dai Shi until he got what he wanted. After that, Minato would take Shuyu so they could run away together.


"Good news, Renfa-sama! Son Go's no longer under enemy occupation!" Shuutai happily reported to Sonken via the talking mirror.

"I see," Sonken accepted with a smile, sitting in her room in Sousou's palace. "That is good news, Minmei. When will you be returning?"

"We still have some work to do here but once we're done, we'll head back to Sou Gi."

"Alright, Minmei. I'll see you soon." Sonken ended the call and sighed.

"Is something wrong?" Kogai asked. "I thought you'd be pleased with the news."

"I am. It's just that, I'm ashamed that I wasn't there to assist," Sonken admitted.

"Pardon me for asking, Renfa-sama, but why didn't you go?" Kogai asked.

"I just couldn't bear to see what our kingdom has become," Sonken confessed. She had heard the reports that filled her with disgust and shame. Her mother had created a grand kingdom and her elder sister had helped it grow. Yet, under Sonken's leadership, it had fallen. "Would you call me a coward for it?"

"I don't think anybody can blame you. Such a sight would be terribly painful," Kogai sympathized. "But once we've rebuilt and restored our kingdom, everything will be back to normal."

"Not everything," Sonken denied. Shuyu was gone and Masataka had yet to return. She missed them both terribly, despite the former betraying her and the latter abandoning her. The first few months were painful as she was so angry at them but she could not hold a grudge forever.

What would be the point anyway?

After Masataka's disappearance, morale had dropped for Sonken and her court. They had just lost their home and Fuyu had stayed behind to hold off the invaders to buy them time to escape. His fate was unknown as well. Rikuson had been inconsolable since then and just buried herself in her books to cope with her heartache. Natsu also found a way of coping on the battlefield. Losing his brother had devastated him as well. They had been inseparable since their birth. Losing him, it was like losing a part of himself.

Sonshoko missed her big brother. She prayed every night for his return. Even after months without any news, she still hoped that he would return to them. Shuutai tried to look for him. She went looking for clues or any leads to his whereabouts. She even questioned Kada about Brusa Li but not even the physician knew where the mysterious grandmaster's training hall was located. He had come to Kada and taught him before sending him away to aid the Alliance. It was his way of keeping his location a secret.

"I was wondering, Renfa-sama," Kogai started. "If Zangetsu-sama ever came back, could you forgive him?"

"If you had asked me months ago, I would say no," Sonken answered. "But I've had a lot of time to think about his desertion and his reasons behind it. Truthfully, I'd give him another chance."

"Really?" Kogai asked. "And why's that?"

"Because he was afraid he would lose control and hurt us like he almost hurt Shuutai. He only wanted to protect us," Sonken explained. "It must've been hard for him to make that decision but he had to do what was best for all of us, even if it meant never seeing us again."

"Do you think we won't ever see him again then?" Kogai questioned.

Sonken had seen Nagata's miraculous return. Like everyone else in the Alliance, she had learned of his death. She and Ryuubi had bonded over the loss of their lovers before the rosette was reunited with him.

Sonken had mixed feelings when she witnessed their reunion. She was happy for Ryuubi but couldn't help but be envious of her too. It just didn't seem fair that Ryuubi got her beloved back while Sonken's fiancé was still missing. Nevertheless, seeing Nagata gave Sonken hope that Masataka would someday return to her.

"I have faith that he is out there somewhere and he will come home to us someday," Sonken answered. She held onto her hope because it was all she had left.


KRC: Son Go is now under new management after being reclaimed by the Alliance. Honestly, this is a good day for them. But Dai Shi seems to be planning something big. Now, what happened to Masataka? Well, we're about to learn what happened to Masataka after this.

BL92: Looks like Son Go is finally reclaimed by the Alliance and they sent the Fiends running for now. But Dai Shi got some evil plans coming up and it's something so evil that it brings fear into the hearts of men, making them scream like a bunch of little girls. Let's hope the AWG will make Dai Shi go away and save China. Also, I always wonder what happened to Masataka. Well, I guess we're about to find out right about now.


Masataka was locked up in a dark cell, wounded from torture and maltreatment. As he heard footsteps approaching, he opened his eyes and saw Dai Shi standing before him on the other side of the bars.

"What do you want?" Masataka growled.

"You should be happy to know that your kingdom has been reclaimed by your Alliance," Dai Shi informed him. That was good news, but Masataka would not give Dai Shi the satisfaction of acknowledging it.

"Is that all you want to tell me?" Masataka questioned.

"Not at all," Dai Shi answered. "I've also come to tell you that all your training will finally pay off, Byakko. You see, Seiryuu has returned."

"'Seiryuu'? You mean Nagata?"

"Yes, that's right."

"I thought he was dead."

"He was but he was able to come back. It's a good story if you'd like to hear it."

"I don't believe you."

"It doesn't matter what you believe, Byakko. In fact, you should be pleased. You won't be staying in that cage for much longer."