Esdeath and her team crossed the dark depths of the eternal forest. However, it was not the darkness of the forest that frightened Tatsumi. In fact, as he walked past, with Wave, the boy was hearing Esdeath ask Bols many questions about seducing another person.
'' What is needed is to never give up! If the person you love repels you, don't hesitate to insist ! Therefore, you can show him that you love him madly ! I experienced two failures with my wife before she finally accepted my request. ''
'' Interesting. '' Esdeath said, writing down each of Bols' tips in a small notebook.
'' Insist ? '' Repeated Wave, to himself. '' If I do that, could I, too, approach a woman ? ''
'' I don't want to hear that kind of discussion anymore. '' Growled Tatsumi.'' Bols, you should be ashamed of encouraging Esdeath to harass me. ''
'' Sorry, Tatsumi ! But I think you'll make a cute couple. ''
'' Am I to understand that I don't even have the right to choose the person I want to marry? ''
'' To do what ? '' Asked Esdeath. '' You already have me as a wife. ''
'' I'm giving up. ''
Knowing the reason for his behavior, Wave patted him gently on the back while asserting.
"Come on, the general is not a bad party! You could get worse. ''
'' Stop laughing at me! Who's worse than living with a woman who can kill you at any time ? ''
'' An advice. '' Advised him to Wave. "Make sure to always please him and follow his orders without complaining! Because otherwise, if you put her in a bad mood, it is we, the Jaegers, who will suffer her wrath. "
'' Motherfucker ! Am I supposed to be her husband or her slave? ''
However, he suddenly stopped when he saw a sign half hidden behind a bush.
'' Hmm? What is that ? '' Wanted to know the boy, pushing aside the shrub to better read the sign.
'' An indication ? " Esdeath asked, arriving behind him with Bols.
"Take the wrong turn and you will be lost forever. Mwa ha ha ha ha-Sincerely, Lady Bow." Tatsumi read the sign.
Immediately, a drop of sweat appeared behind the heads of the four people, while this panel seemed to have been made by a child.
"Uh, honestly, should we really take this threat seriously? '' Wanted to know Wave.
"Don't worry! Threat or not, we have a card." Bols reminded him . "Where exactly should we go?
Taking it out of his clothes, Wave unfolded the card before looking at it.
'' A instant ! We are … ''
Suddenly, a Boo appeared and snatched the card from Wave's hands.
"Ooooooo, what do we have here?" The Boo said he was holding the card.
"A ghost?" Wondered Tatsumi and Wave, stepping back.
'' I must admit that this is the first time I have seen one! declared Bols, with a more serene posture.
Not at all intimidated by the ghostly being, Esdeath reached out before ordering in a strict tone.
'' Give us back this card. ''
"Not before you say '' please." The Boo laughs before he starts sticking his tongue out at him.
Hardly had he had time to make this gesture when he got himself imprisoned in a large icicle, which then fell to the ground. Not in the mood to joke at all, Esdeath had to freeze the Boo, before he could react. Seeing this, Wave asserted.
'' A problem solved in two seconds. ''
However, crossing the ice smoothly, the Boo managed to get out of his prison, while glaring at Esdeath.
"You will never get your card back."
Then he started to leave, taking the card with him.
Watching him go, the quartet seemed surprised at what he had just done.
"Am I dreaming or is he immune to the power of the general? " Wanted to know Wave.
"It's a ghost. " Tatsumi noticed. " I believe he is immune to fire or ice bound attack! ''
'' It's a shame he's so weak. " Mumbled Esdeath. " He could have been fun to fight. ''
Noticing that none of his companions were panicking, Bols cried out.
'' Is it me or he left with our card ? ''
There was a short silence.
"Hey, come back here, pitiful excuse for a ghost." Wave tagged as he started chasing the boo.
Seeing him leave, Esdeath ordered.
"Bols, follow this fool and prevent him from getting lost! ''
"Uh ...? Okay! But ... and you? Won't you get lost without a map? "
" Do not worry ! assured Esdeath! I got lost in a land much more terrifying than this forest! At worst, I'm sure Tatsumi will help me find our way back. "
"How am I supposed to do this ?"
Seeing the fellow in his turn leaving, Tatsumi suddenly got a little bad feeling. Pretending to follow Bols, he finally felt Esdeath hug him again.
'' Oh, but what a coincidence! We are now all alone ! Maybe I should follow Bols' advice! ''
"Strangely, I wouldn't even be surprised that she paid this ghost to get chased by Wave and Bols."
"There is more important." Tatsumi replied, managing to free himself from her embrace. " This ghost has taken our card. How are we going to cross this forest without it? ''
"I just noticed something that could help us get through this place." Esdeath said pointing to several signs with arrows pointing in the opposite direction where Wave and Bols went.
"Oh, I didn't notice that." Said Tatsumi looking at the arrows. '' This place would lead us to where Merlon is ? It looks like a trap! How are Wave and Bols going to get out here ?"
"Don't worry! They are Jaegers! I am sure they will find a way out in the end. Otherwise, they will surely die here and prove that they did not deserve to be my subordinates." Esdeath said in a case simple.
"This woman has no mercy. ''
However, being afraid of being angry by asking more questions, Tatsumi eventually followed Esdeath who was heading in the direction where the arrows were pointing.
However, they barely took two steps when they saw a bush moving. As they left, a huge red wolf appeared in front of the duo. Seeing them, saliva dripped from his mouth as he showed his teeth, showing that he intended to eat them.
'' Oh ? " Said Esdeath. ''
Feeling the air cool, Tatsumi motioned to the wolf.
'' Go away ! Go away ! You're going to get killed ! ''
Unfortunately, the animal ran and decided to attack Esdeath. Seeing him do so, the woman only smiled, before drawing out her sword.
Meanwhile...
"Come back here, your floating ball." Wave tagged while he was still chasing the boo with the card, while Bols followed him. '' If not, I swear you will be the first human being to experience a second faith in death. ''
"No, no! You can't catch me." Said the Boo as he started to escape.
Seeing him move away, Bols grabbed a large branch and threw it like a javelin. The staff hit the Boo, but passed through his ghostly body.
'' Useless.''
'' There is no point in attacking it. " Remarked Bols. ''
"Don't worry, I have a good idea." Said Wave, as he grabbed Grand Chariot and started targeting the Boo.
Imitating his friend, Wave threw his sword like a javelin. However, instead of aiming at the ghost, he aimed his weapon at the map. Harpooning the paper, he surprised the Boo who threw it. Then, the sword pierced the trunk of a tree, thus wedging the piece of paper.
'' I got it. "
"Good work, Wave." Said Bols.
Taking advantage of its large size, the forecastle grabbed the handle of the sword and removed it from the trunk, before grabbing the card.
'' The card is in our possession again. ''
Seeing this, the Boo looked annoyed and looked at the duo before shouting.
"Fools !"
The two stopped looking at the map to look at the Boo.
"I don't know how you just did that, but take note of my words, YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS."
The Boo then flew away and disappeared in the mist.
"He left." Bols wondered.
"Regardless, we have the card." Said Wave.
Nevertheless, looking at her, Bols seemed to make a face behind his mask.
'' A problem ? " Wave asked him.
Showing him the map, Bols made him see the hole in the middle, left by Wave's sword.
''Maybe it was not such a good idea to harpoon her like this. ''
'' It's not a problem. " Assured Wave, taking the card, before looking at it carefully. '' We can use the rest of the map to get out of the forest. ''
Looking around, Bols asked.
"Maybe, but can this map let us know where we are?"
'' Uh? " Wave said, looking up from his card, only to see identical trees around them.
"Don't worry, we just have to retrace our steps or walk straight until we can get out of this forest! If, on the way, we meet something indicated on this map , we can use it as a benchmark to find others. " Said Wave, starting to cross the forest.
Finding no better solution, Bols followed suit.
Meanwhile.. Back in Toad Village...
Luigi was walking around town with a bag of Mushroom shakes.
"I don't know why, but this place seems kinda different since I last visited."
having passed near the harbor, he had quickly caught sight of the Jaegers' boat.
"Mamma mia! A pirate ship? What is he doing here?
"Hi, Luigi. " Cried a Toad, waving his hand at him. '' Already back from your trip? ''
'' Yes ! and I can say it was a grueling trip! Nevertheless, I hope I have time to say hello to Peach. "
"By the way Luigi, did you know that the Princess has invited pirates to her castle?" The guard asked.
"P- Pirates ?! " Luigi gasped as he started to shake in fear. "The pirates of this ship? Why did she invited pirates to her castle?"
"I am not sure, but I haven't heard of the princess ever since she has returned. Luigi, why don't you go inside and see what is going on." The Toad suggested.
"M-Me!? What do you want me to do?" Luigi asked.
"Well, aren't you one the strongest men that has ever existed? Aren't you the man that has saved Mario from the hands of King Boo."
All of a sudden, dramatic music could be heard in the background.
"Aren't YOU the man that could surpass any obstacle that you happen to confront? Isn't this the time were you will shine over all those who dare stand in your way!?" the Toad's questions started to motivate Luigi, as his fear completely faded away and he stood up with bravery in his eyes.
"Your are right! I will defeat the pirates." Luigi exclaimed, as he then rushed in to Peach's castle.
"Yes Luigi, GO TO YOUR DESTINY." The Toad yelled. Toad went back to his post. "-sigh- ...he is a dead man."
Arriving in front of the forest, a trio of humans gazed at the darkness between the trees.
" Oddly enough, I don't really want to go camping. " Megma asserted.
" Why do we have to go ? " Jon wanted to know.
" A little motivation, guys. " Cried Goli. " I'm sure following these guys is going to save us a lot of money and have a little fun! it's not every day that you can meet human pirates. "
" And how are we not to get lost ? " Jon wanted to know.
" Megma ... "
Immediately, the young girl searched around her belt, before grabbing a red and white sphere.
" Skarmory … I choose you. "
Continuing to read a book, while drinking a cup of tea, Run tried to discover the history of this strange world. Nevertheless, he had read so much mind-blowing things that he couldn't believe all of this was true.
'' The strangeness of this world exceeds logic. ''
'' Run ? Can I talk to you ''
'' Hmm? " Said the boy, seeing Seryu standing in front of him.
'' I would need a little advice. ''
''An advice ? " Repeated Run. " I'm surprised you come to me instead of Stylish. ''
'' He is so captivated by his research that he doesn't even seem to listen to me. '' Seryu told him, while looking at the doctor.
Stylish, always next to the floating cube was hitting him with a pickaxe, without causing any damage.
'' Magnificent, even its durability is incredible! I have to bring it back to our world to study it in my laboratory. ''
Smiling, seeing this, Run finished by closing his book, before looking at Seryu.
"So what do you want? ''
"It's Tatsumi. " Seryu explained to him. " I think he doesn't love me. ''
'' Oh ? Really ? ''
Admittedly, he had seen how Tatsumi was towards Seryu, he was not blind to the fact that there was a grudge against the former imperial policeman. Run had no idea of Tatsumi's resentment toward Seryu, perhaps she or someone close to her had been the victim of her former supervisor, Ogre.
"Seryu, I'm sure Tatsumi's anger has nothing to do with you! He just must be unhappy to be here! in my opinion, he must say that it is because of us, the Jaegers, if he ended up here, with us.''
'' But this is not the case. ''
'' Still need to prove it ! But, if you want advice, I just advise you to show him your good points. ''
'' My good sides? You mean to show him how ready I am to kill any villain in the name of justice ? ''
'' Uh ... not really. " Replied Run, trying to keep his smile. " Just try to make him understand that he is one of us! Show yourself kind to him ! I'm sure he will end up sympathizing with you and each of us. ''
Nodding, Seryu finally smiled in turn, before telling him.
'' Yes, you're right ! Thanks Run! You know, when I hear you talking, I feel like you look like a real big brother! Thank you ! ''
Seeing her go, Run looked surprised, as he repeated.
'' A big brother ? ''
Luigi was at the front door of the castle.
"Hmm...it's a little quiet.".
He then slowly opened the door and peeked inside for any suspicious activity. Luigi got inside closing the door very gently.
"OK, now to check all the rooms." Luigi whispered as he started to go to every room in the first floor, but no pirates were seen.
Luigi went upstairs to the second floor. He tiptoed through the hallway while still holding the bag of Mushroom shakes with his hand.
"Ha ha, these pirates must be so afraid of me they must have bailed out of here as soon as I got in."
Luigi said with a little bit of overconfidence, as he was heading to the dining room. Luigi opened the door with his eyes closed.
"Ha ha ha! You pirates are so afraid of me you decided to...AAAHHHHHH!" Luigi opened his eyes to see Peach at the end of the room with Run , Seryu and Stylish.
"Hmm? Who is this guy?" Run asked as he was looking at Luigi.
"Luigi?" Peach said in surprise. Luigi was frozen stiff, but he soon got to his senses as he thought Peach was being held hostage.
"You pirates, do you think you can get away with taking Peach hostage and stealing all his money ?!" Luigi asked as he pointed to Stylish, who paid no attention to what was going on as he was still inspecting the floating cube.
"Luigi, wait ! I can explain it to you." Said Peach.
"Don't worry, Peach, I'll save you." Luigi said, as he started attacking Run.
Seeing him charge his comrade, while understanding that he must be another guard of Peach, Seryu ordered.
'' Koro, stop it! But try not to kill him. ''
Immediately, his animal jumped from his arms and grew in size.
"Ahhh, a monster! called Luigi, seeing him land right in front of him. Then growing his arms, Koro tried to catch Luigi.
Nevertheless, the man avoided the huge hand and jumped towards Koro before kicking him.
Devastating fist to the chin, which caused the animal to fly. Surprised, Seryu and Run saw the creature hit the ceiling, and crash to the ground.
"Koro?"
"This guy is strong." Understood Run, as he faced the most powerful man he had ever met since their arrival in this world.
'' Hmm? What is happening ?'' Wanted to know Stylish, finally noticing Luigi.
"I guess you are not child's play. However, I advise you not to underestimate Koro. " Warns Seryu.
"B-Bring it, big monster." Luigi stuttered as Koro started to get up.
Luigi jumps on Koro for another punch. However, this time prepared, the teigu contracted the muscles of his belly and managed to absorb the attack without receiving much damage. Then he only needed to reach out to grab Luigi.
'' Hey, let go of me, monster. " Luigi ordered, starting to struggle.
"Calm down." Run cried suddenly. " I don't know what you were told about us, but we are not here as an enemy."
"Stop lying, pirates. ''
'' We are not pirates. " Roared Seryu. " We are soldiers of justice. ''
'' Justice doesn't have such a scary dog. ''
'' Koro is not scary. ''
"Luigi !" Peach gasped as he walked over to Luigi. "Luigi, calm down! All this is just a misunderstanding."
Luigi then managed to extricate himself from Koro's hand and fell to the ground to look at Peach with a dazed look.
"What? Peach? Are you okay ? " Cried Luigi.
'' Yes, I'm fine, Luigi ! Do not worry ! ''
At that moment, Koro resumed his form of Chibi and returned in the arms of Seryu. Seeing this, Luigi then tried to hide in the corner.
'' Who are these people ? Demons ?
'' What is it? He attacked us and now he's cowering in the corner?" Run wondered.
Peach ignored Run and went to Luigi.
"Luigi, these people are not bad people! They are soldiers who stole a pirate ship to be able to get here! I invited them because I wanted to too." Said Peach.
Luigi then left the corner.
"Are they not?" Luigi asked.
Peach then started talking about the Dark Portal, the encounter, and finally everything that has happened so far.
Back with Esdeath and Tatsumi...
"So, Tatsumi, how did you find my performance? " Wanted to know Esdeath, rubbing his hands, before spilling the blood on it. ''
Looking at her with fear, Tatsumi couldn't help but think back to that poor wolf that Esdeath had amused to slash over and over before finally getting tired of him and killing him.
'' Uh ... it was ... impressive. ''
" Hunting is one of my hobbies. " Taught him Esdeath. " However, to show my true potential in killing, I have to find more powerful creatures than this puppy. ''
"Is she really trying to seduce me?" Wondered Tatsumi, as they still followed the path where the arrows were pointing.
"And you, Tatsumi? What did you do in life before joining Night Raid? Or rather, why did you join Night Raid? ''
'' To be honest, I joined Night Raid after a series of misunderstandings ! When I had no money, a young girl invited me to stay! Nevertheless, she just wanted to kill me, as she had done with two friends of mine! If Night Raid had not intervened to kill this girl, I would surely not be in this world. ''
"Oh, and that's why you hate the empire ? ''
''Indeed ! I saw the dark side of the capital! I know everything the Prime Minister has done! I know that you are the worst nightmare of humanity. ''
Laughing at this last comment, Esdeath said.
'' Najenda gave you a nice portrait of me ! But now that I think about it, she may be taking advantage of my disappearance to hit the capital. ''
'' If that's the case, I pray that we stay here the longest. ''
'' In this case, it is better that I stay here forever. " Retorted Esdeath. " Even if Night Raid succeeded in their revolution and changed the government of the country, it would be enough for me to come back to massacre them in a minute. ''
'' Why ? " Wanted to know Tatsumi. " Why do you like to kill people? ''
'' Because fighting and showing my strength is fun. ''
Staring at Tatsumi, she asked him.
'' Do you see me as a monster? ''
'' Let's say that I would already be more attracted to you if I didn't know you were so deadly! Or if you were part of Night Raid? ''
Bursting with laughter, Esdeath retorted immediately.
"Tatsumi ... whatever happens, never ... I mean you will never be able to persuade me to fight alongside Night Raid."
'' We bet ? '' Asked the boy, without really believing it.
Ceasing to smile, Esdeath stared at the man with interest. Finally, grabbing his shoulder, the woman turned him towards her, and positioned his face in front of hers.
'' That ... ? ''
'' Very well ! Here's what we're going to do! As long as we are in this world, we will try to persuade the other to join his camp! Let's see if you can change my mentality, as well as the rest of the Jaegers. ''
'' Tsss. " Tatsumi simply said, resuming his walk.
Nevertheless, his brain was overheated as he realized that he might have a chance to help his friends, even while he was here.
'' Is her serious ? ''
At that moment, Tatsumi then saw something ahead.
"I believe we have finally reached our destination." Said the boy, pointing forward.
"All right, let's go." Decided Esdeath.
When Esdeath arrived, she saw a mansion, a scary mansion. It seemed that no one had been inside for years.
"On a stormy day, this is not a place I would like to be to protect myself from the rain." Said Tatsumi, looking around. '' I bet this is where the ghosts of the forest live. ''
"Regardless, it looks like Merlon is inside this abandoned mansion." Noted Esdeath.
As she said this, Esdeath then put her hand on the door to open it.
In doing so, the door creaked. Inside, there were only cobwebs and a bunch of portraits of the elderly.
"Looks like nobody lives here! Are we really going to find Merlon here ? ''
'' Honestly, I have doubts. ''
"Hey, who's here?" Someone shouted nearby, but couldn't be seen.
"Who said that?" Tatsumi asked.
Hoots then began to appear in the room, and there were many.
"Do you both want to keep it! We're trying to take an afternoon nap." Yelled a hoot. "Hey, I know these two! These guys are friends with the other two humans who attacked me earlier." Said another Boo.
"YOU. " Roared Tatsumi. " You took our card. "
'' Where are my subordinates ? "Asked Esdeath.
"Oh, don't worry about them, they are lost in the eternal forest and they will stay there for eternity. Ha ha ha ha ha " Laughed the boo, as his friends laughed with him.
Staying marble in front of this joke, Esdeath only reached out to the boo, before creating many ice spears.
'' GRAUNHORN ! ''
Immediately, the spears struck the Boos. However, the attacks only pierced the ghost bodies, which did them no harm.
"So you want revenge, huh?" Asked the Boo. "Everyone, it's time to combine."
"YEAH !" Said the rest of the boos as they started to combine, forming a BIG boo about 5 times larger than an ordinary one.
"Damn it." Tatsumi yelled, stepping back.
Feeling something touch his back, the boy turned to see an old armor leaning against a wall. Seeing the armor possess an old sword, the boy hastened to take it, while Esdeath created a large block of ice. However, the latter only crossed the huge ghost.
"You can't hurt me, but I can hurt you."
Howled the Big Boo, making a huge fist and trying to hit Esdeath with it. Jumping back in time, Esdeath dodged the attack, while the punch made an impact on the ground.
'' Hmm? Did you manage to destroy the ground? ''
''Of course, this is the power of our combined form! So what can you do with us? ''
Just staring at the ghost, Esdeath ends up smiling.
" Interesting! So, could this world have an opponent worthy of fighting me? ''
'' HIYAAAAAA ! '' Suddenly shouted Tatsumi, loading the huge boo.
Cutting his body with his new sword, the boy saw the weapon pass through the ghost without causing any damage.
'' That ... ? '' Scarcely had he had time to say a word when he was struck violently, before crashing against a wall.
The boo then backed away.
"Ha ha ha, is that all you got? Your pathetic." The Big Boo laughs.
However, Tatsumi got out of the wall and landed on his feet. Exhaling a long time, he then spat a little blood out of his mouth, before brandishing his sword in front of him.
"It was nothing, that! I hardly felt this pathetic punch."
'' What ? " The huge boo got angry, charging it.
Letting him come towards him, Tatsumi stooping at the last second, letting the ghost fly over him. Then taking advantage of being on the belly of the spectrum, he raised his sword and disemboweled it but it always passed through him.
"Still not a scratch." Scoffed at the big boo as he tried to hit Tatsumi again.
Jumping to the side to avoid it, Tatsumi lands on a staircase. Then, jumping back several times, he dodged various punches and quickly found himself at the top of the stairs. Just watching the fight, Esdeath stood idly by, only analyzing Tatsumi's gestures. Admittedly, the boy could not do the slightest damage to the ghost, the fact remains that his reflexes allowed him to dodge again and again the fists of the giant ghost. Jumping again, Tatsumi left the stairs to land on a chandelier. Then, falling, he returned home near Esdeath, while his opponent became red with anger.
"But will you stop dodging, you shabby ? ''
'' Of course ! When my attacks can reach you.''
'' Fool. " Roared the giant boo, swinging his huge fist again.
Dodging it again, Tatsumi then hurriedly raised her sword towards the arm of Boo who was now within reach. Seeing this, the specter seemed frightened while Tatsumi was going to cut it again.
"Oh no! Come on, become invisible !" The Big Boo became invisible just in time as the blade only hit the void.
Esdeath, who was still watching the fight, found that the big boo somehow had a weak spot.
"To be able to attack us, this monster has to make its body touchable! And at that moment, Tatsumi is able to hurt it."
However, Esdeath remained silent. She didn't want to help Tatsumi. No, if the man shows his worth, he would have to beat this ghost on his own.
However, having also understood that he could have beaten, Tatsumi ended up smiling provocatively before shouting.
"Hey, stupid way! If you are not a wimp, come and beat me head on! Wimp ! ''
'' WHAT? " Roared the boo, immediately rushing towards him.
By doing the same, Tatsumi ran towards him, sword in front.
'' Die ! " The boo yelled, hitting him again. ''
However, running faster and faster, Tatsumi was so fast that he dodged the huge silhouette of the ghost and found himself behind him. Once done, he stopped running, before putting his sword away at his belt. Then, turning around, he cried. '' It's finish! ''
At that moment, the huge boo squealed in agony, while Tatsumi would have disemboweled. Screaming in pain, it suddenly exploded and a dozen boos fell to the floor, unconscious.
The great hall then experienced a great silence. Finally, clapping her hands, Esdeath applauds Tatsumi's feat.
"I knew you could beat this stupid specter without a problem. ''
However, several other boos then showed up, and stared at the duo angrily.
'' Impossible ! This boy has conquered our combined form by himself! ''
"It doesn't matter! We just have to attack him all together! Catch them." Yelled A Boo, as he and the others charged against Esdeath and Tatsumi when all of a sudden ...
"What is happening here !?"
Everyone looked at the direction from which this voice came, the hoots seemed a little frightened when hearing it. "Oh no, she's coming here." Said a frightened hoot.
A female green boo with red bow ties on the head came out of the second floor while holding her feather fan. "What are you stupid now?" Asked the green boo.
"W-We're sorry, Lady Bow! Please don't punish us!" Begged all the boos.
"Honestly, I'm trying to advertise my fortune here, and you morons are making such a splash that my fortune teller is losing focus." Cried Lady Bow.
"We are very sorry, Lady Bow. It's just that we are trying to get rid of the intruders, but they are so strong." Said the Boo.
Lady Bow sighed right after hearing this.
"If you can't ask someone to do the dirty work for you, then you have to do your ..." Bow paused, looking at the intruders.
She looked at Esdeath, but she was not paying attention to her. Then she looked at Tatsumi.
"They don't seem so impressive to me."
"This boy beat our combined form! He is powerful. ''
'' Really ? " Lady Bow wondered, staring more closely at Tatsumi.
'' What? " Said the boy, drawing his sword. " You want to fight! Everyone come ! I'm not afraid of you. ''
Listening to her, Lady Bow opened her fan in front of her face, while her cheeks went from green to red.
"Oh, a fighter? I have always loved strong and courageous men. ''
Lady Bow then headed straight for Tatsumi, face to face.
"And now that I observe you more closely, you have a rather attractive physique! A beautiful face, a beautiful musculature ...! Everything a woman looks for in a man! ''
'' What? " Tatsumi wondered.
'' What is your name, sweetie ? ''
"Uh ... Tatsumi." Tatsumi replied.
"Tatsumi, huh? Well Tatsumi, what brings you to a place like this?" Asked Lady Bow, charming.
However, his lower body was immediately trapped in a block of ice, while the tip of Esdeath's sword was close to the ghost's throat.
"Stupid ghost, I have two things to say to you! First , I'm the one asking the questions! And second, don't even dare to hit on my future husband! Otherwise I will kill you !''
Immediately alarmed by threats from Esdeath, Lady Bow freed her body from the ice, before roaring.
"HAVE I ASKED YOU ?! HOW DARE YOU INTERRUPT AND ATTACK THE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN THAT I AM, CHEEKED?" Shouted Lady Bow. " A short time ago, I made the vow to meet a beautiful boy at the same time strong and courageous to make him my husband! now that Tatsumi is here, he is now mine!. "
" What? " Wondered the boy.
Immediately, the temperature in the huge room dropped several degrees while Esdeath asked.
" Can you repeat ? you want to make Tatsumi ... your husband? "
" Do you have a problem, bitch? "
" I'm going to kill you. " Announced Esdeath, drawing out her sword.
Then finding himself between the two women, Tatsumi could not help looking in all directions while begging god to help him.
"Why do I always find myself in this kind of situation?"
" Lady Boo, are you still there? Your consultation is not finished and if I have to stay longer, I warn you in advance that I will have to increase my rates. "
"Um? Oh, I don't need you anymore, I've already found what I wanted." Lady Bow said before crossing Tatsumi's body, which made him shudder! I think I found the man of my life. "
'' Stop doing that, it's really scary. '' The long mustache looked intently at the boy Lady Bow amused himself and the woman next to him.
"Ahh, the Jaegers of another world, you have finally arrived." Said the man with the long mustache.
"Did you know we were coming?" Tatsumi asked, frowning slightly.
"But of course, I have planned your arrival, that's why I put the arrows in the forest so that you can find me. Let me introduce myself. My name is Merlon." Said Merlon.
"Merlon? " Tatsumi was surprised. " The Merlon ? The man who can answer our questions?"
"Yes, of course. You can ask me anything you need to know, but first, let's sit down." Said Merlon. However, the blade of a sword suddenly found itself under his throat, while Esdeath had run towards him so quickly that no one had noticed. "You have two seconds to explain how to get home! Otherwise, I would snatch a member from you."
Barely looking down to observe the weapon, Merlon said calmly.
" If you want answers regarding the fact that you are here, don't worry, I will be happy to answer them! But for that I have to stay alive."
Just staring at him for a few seconds, Esdeath was surprised to see him so calm while his blade was brushing against the carotid mushroom. if she wanted to, she could kill him in a quarter of a second. However, finally putting away her blade, she turned to Tatsumi before affirming.
"We will listen to you! But if I ever realize that you are lying to us, I promise you a slow and painful death."
Finally swallowing, Merlon could not hide a certain relief, when he was certain to have come close to death. Thanks to his powers, he knew who these people were. However, seeing them up close was a totally different experience. The slightest misstep on his part could amount to being killed.
'' Sit down, what I'm going to tell you is a bit long. " Informed the mushroom.
'' Are there chairs here? " Wanted to know Tatsumi.
"Stay put, I'll get them for you." Said Lady Bow. "HEY YOU IDIOTS, GET US SOME CHAIRS!"
"Yes ma'am." Replied his servants as they went to get chairs for them.
Then, once installed, Tatsumi and Esdeath, as well as Lady Bow, who was right next to Tatsumi, faced Merlon. Seeing Esdeath's somewhat irritated look, the toad wanted to know.
"Are you homesick?"
'' I just want to go back to my world where I can have fun again. " Esdeath retorted, before glaring at Lady Bow. " And the farther this slut is from My Tatsumi, the happier I will be. ''
"Who is the bitch, asshole?"
"Now what would you like to know? " Asked Merlon, before a war broke out.
"We would like to know about this great door that brought us here to this world." Said Tatsumi.
"I knew you would want to know that first. Ahem, this door is not what you think, it is actually a door created for a great purpose, this door is called the main door."
Meanwhile...At a volcanic area...
In the castle, Bowser was sitting in his throne, with three big Koopas standing in front of him. One was a purple koopa that has a hat, and he also has sunglasses on. The other one is also a purple one, but has spikes on his back and his tongue was hanging out of his mouth. The last one was a rather bigger Koopa compared to Bowser; he has a red shell and has nerdy glasses on.
"OK, now that we are all here, lets get down to business." Bowser said while sitting down on his chair. "Now as you all know, you all had great lives until a certain plumber came and ruined them." The three of them nodded.
"Well what are you going to do to fix this problem then, son." The little Koopa asked.
"First of all, don't call me son, Grubba. Second of all, I heard that a bunch of pirates landed on toad village a while ago, and from what I heard, they seem to be getting along with Peach. So, I am going to use them as our source to get what I want.
"And how are you going to do that?" The really big Koopa asked.
"Well, Kent, one of my spies told me that 4 of them went to the Forever Forest to talk to the fortune teller about some door or something. As they are there, we will attack Peach's castle and abduct my lovely wife back to my arms." Bowser explained as he was imagining it happen.
"What happens if those 4 come back though?" Grubba asked.
"That is why these guys will make sure they don't. Come in, already." Bowser said. Four Koopas then came into the room. They had bandanas on their heads, with each of them having a different color.
"It is us, the great and powerful Koopa Bros.!" The red one said as the four of them gave the thumbs up to Bowser.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. You guys know what to do right?" Bowser asked.
"Yes Boss, we'll make sure that the pirates in the Forever forest dont get out alive." The Red koopa said.
"Well, what are you waiting for then, a kiss goodbye? GO!" Bowser yelled as the Koopa Bros left.
Bowser then turned to his minions. "Now lets review are plan again, shall we? bowser said as he started to laugh like a maniac. His minions then started to laugh as well. "SHUT UP!" Bowser asked before his minions has silenced their mouths. "Now where was I? Oh yeah! GWA HA HA HA HA HA!
TO BE CONTINUED...