Ranma couldn't help but sigh at the situation he was currently digging him self into. For lack of better description, all hell broke lose, when Xian Pu opened her mouth.
"Stupid male get out of Xian Pu's way! Obstacles are for killing!" is not a smart thing to say when someone already suspects you to be an enemy. In retaliation, two guards simply, charged.
Ranma slapped his forehead with him palm as Xian Pu met the charge head on. "Go help her, but try not to kill them."
Kasumi looked wearily at the three, drawing one of her blade.
Xian Pu's mace continuously hitting the metal shield sounded as if someone was hitting a gong in unsynchronized fashion.
Kasumi stood her guard, eyeing the one without the shield. For some reason, one with out the shield didn't jump in.
Kasumi realized why, but it was too late. When Xian Pu took another swing at the defending foe, he stepped up with the shield to interrupt the attack and slam her with his shield causing her to stumble back.
One without the shield sprang into action, his sword growing in size until it was six feet long and foot wide. He swung the sword like a baseball bat, flat bladed Xian Pu across her face.
Her body flew back five feet, skidding on the ground for another five feet before coming to stop. Ranma walked over to Xian Pu, checking to see rather the girl needed to be healed.
"A dragon knight and a defender." Ranma said after the check up, standing to his full height. "Why would you two be interested in protecting this place?"
"You know what we are, that is rather surprising." One of the men said. "Your right, my name is Ryun, dragon knight. This is my companion ..." One with out the shield said only to be interrupted by Ranma.
"The other one is Ted, the defender. Yea, we met while back incase you don't remember." Ranma stated. "At the temple of Bahamut."
"You…. You can't be….." Ryun stammered before regaining his composure. "I deeply apology for my assault on your companion, however we do not take lightly to such threats."
"Don't worry, I didn't take any offence. Other wise you would not be standing there." Ranma stated with indifference. "Now tell me where the head priest is."
"Priest was killed by the monsters while back. We were called in to try and exorcise this place." Rand stated putting his sword away and strapping the shield on his back. "And to retrieve the Tenryu." Ryun paused, scratching his chin. "It's really awkward talking with you when you appear to be nothing but a child. We went into the cemetery to retrieve the sword but……"
"But?" Ranma urged the man to continue.
"We encountered an invincible monster." Ryun fished his sentence.
"Invincible you say?" Ranma asked, contemplating on the words.
"It was a skeletal monster that would not die, we severed it limb to limb, even went far as to shatter it into thousand pieces. It simply regenerated it self. High priest's banishment charm had no effects what so ever and strongest fireball spell I have ever seen did nothing to slow the monster."
"Did it by chance what some type of glowing indestructible rock like object on it?" Ranma finally asked after minutes of silent thinking.
"Yes, in fact it had purple glowing orb where human heart would be." Ryun replied.
Ranma turned to stare at Kasumi. "Where are my manners, Ryun this is Kasumi Tendo my companion. Kasumi, this is Ryun the dragon knight."
"I wish we would have met under different circumstances, but its pleasure to meet you." Kasumi asked. "If you don't mind me asking, how can any monster be invincible?"
"Do you know what dragon knight is Kasumi?" Ranma asked. Kasumi simply shook her head no. "All kingdoms rate the level of adventurers by their skills in combat. The ranking order is this: disciple, master, and lord.
"That sounds really cheesy." Kasumi replied shaking her head in disapproval.
"I know." Ranma said with a sigh. "Each rank is divided into three classes. From what I have seen, you would rank as disciple first class or blade master third class."
"Then what would they rank as?" Kasumi asked
"One would be Lord Defender first class. But Ryun is in class of his own; his skill is so refined that he makes lords of blade look like third rate masters. Since most people don't even reach the rank of lord second class, they didn't need ranks higher then lord. But selected few prodigies in the world changed that; they gained a title as Dragon.
"Then what would you rank as Ranma?" Kasumi asked.
"At the moment, I am ranked Lord Wizard first class." Ranma stated. "So when Ryun here says that monster is invincible, then it is invincible to any normal adventurers."
"If I'm not mistaken, that skeleton is most likely a shadow bane." Ranma stated. "By the way, why do you guys need the sword for?"
"We are currently on a mission…. To slay something. However normal swords and magic had no effect at all. That is why we need a divine weapon created by gods them self." Ryun replied.
"Could you tell me what you are trying to slay?" Ranma asked.
"Certainly, we are on a mission to slay Darken and retrieve the silver imperial crystal." Rand replied.
"I see…….. Well then, since we are practically in same mission, I don't think I would have to fight you for the Tenryu. After all, I did come here to retrieve that sword also. However, if what you told me is a lie Rand, mark my words, I'll kill you."
Sorry for the lack of update, here is quick short chapter.
Next chapter will reveal what Ranma really is, and his true objective.
Ryoga might make guest appearance.