Location: Ebel Highway
As the group exits the spirit path they find themselves immediately
surrounded by fog but the fog seems thicker and more imposing they
conclude this reason because as soon as they exit the spirit path
Rean's corrupted arm starts to tremble again causing Rean to grab it
and flinch in pain "looks like what ever happened to those archaisms is
also present here as well" says Kurt looking at Rean's arm" we should
find a way to keep that arm under control" says Crow" i think I've got an
idea" says Ash immediately he takes a piece of cloth he found and
begins wrapping it around Rean's cursed arm once he finished Reans
armed seemed to stop trembling" thanks Ash" Rean says as his the
veins on his cursed parts of his body start to shimmer as well " okay
how are we gonna deal with that we can't just bandage his face up"
says Juna " i got it" says Rean flipping the self made hood on the rags
he wore over his clothes and immediately the shimmering stops" looks
like whatever is making Rean's corrupted parts react only works when
its not covered" says Elliot" great now we got Rean looking like the most
suspicious yet pitiful guy ever but i guess this is best we got right now
huh?" says Ash "afraid so" " its fine if this is the only way keep me under
control here then we don't really have a choice" says Rean so with that
under control the group prepares to look for the next member of class
7" alright then Valimar you and Ordine stay hear and recharge we'll go
look for the member of class 7 that you locked on to" says Rean "
acknowledge Rean and be careful your still not in any condition to fight
yet" i know Valimar" says Rean the group the begins heading out to look
for the other member of class 7 after a few minutes of exploring the
area starts to become familiar to Rean" so Rean you know where we
are?" asks Crow " yeah it looks like were on the Ebel highway near
Legram" he answers " how can you tell the fog is so thick here i can
barely see" asks Juna Rean responds by pointing to a lamp next to the
highway" these lamps are used to clear the fog i remember replacing
them when had our field study here" says Rean placing his hand on one
of them" so do you know were to go" asks Elliot" yeah if we came from
that way" says Rean pointing to were they came from "then that means
this way should lead to Legram" he says while pointing infront of them "
then what are we waiting for lets get going" says Millium " hold up a
minute Millium " says Rean" huh what's wrong " asks Millium "
something feels off" he answers " what do you mean?" asks Kurt
suddenly the fog around them starts to get thicker and thicker the
group tries remain together but their efforts seem futile as the only
person that Rean manages to stay with is Altina" guys are you there?"
Rean calls out " Kurt, Juna, Musse, Crow, Millium anyone" says Altina"
well looks like we've been separated" says Rean " seems so i can't
detect anyone else's presence" says Altina" same here" says Rean" we'll
our best bet is to keep heading towards Legram and hope we'll meet
the other's there" says Rean" right" says Altina so the two continue
heading in the direction towards Legram after what seems like hour the
two start to see the fog get less thick and the road starts to become
more visible but Rean also starts to begin feeling cautious again" Altina
wait were being watched" Rean says stopping Altina" who is it" Altina
asks "no idea but someones there" suddenly a wind art is sent flying
towards seemingly from out of nowhere but the two manage to see it
coming at the last second and dodge the attack" who ever you are
show yourself and state your business" says a voice in the direction of
where the attack came from" don't worry we don't mean any harm we
were just making our way to Legram" says Rean" and how do i know
your telling the truth you know a lot of unnatural things have been going
on since i came here so how am i supposed to know your not the ones
who are causing it" asks the voice" because i give you my word as a
user of the eight leaves one blade style" says Rean there's a moment of
silence then the two notice a someone come towards them through
the fog wielding a baton and an Arcus " eight leaves one blade huh well
thats a title i haven't heard in a while" says the person approaching as
the person gets closer the two realize who they were talking" Toval"
says Rean" is that you?" " yep sure is its been a while hasn't it Rean?"
asks Toval " it sure has I'm guessing your doing bracer work here?" says
Rean" yeah I've been helping the citizens of Legram also been trying to
figure this whole fog issue" says Toval scratching his head" anyways
why don't i take you guys to Legram so we can meet you with the
others" " you know everyone else went" asks Rean " yeah i met them
about an hour before you guys they should be waiting for us at Bracer
Guild" "then what are we waiting for lead the way Toval" says Rean, so
Toval leads Rean and Altina to Legram were they reunite with Crow,
Kurt, Musse, Ash, and Millium
location: Bracer Guild Legram
After the group finished reuniting with each other Toval started to ask
why they were here " so Rean what brings you guys all the way here and
is there a reason for keeping your face hidden?" asks Toval " well lets
just say i'm not exactly who i used to be" Rean says " what does that
mean" " i think its better if i just show you" Rean says as Rean begins
removing his hood and bandage from his corrupted arm he can see
Toval's expression change dramatically "*whistle* your not kidding what
happened to you" asks Toval "Ishmelga happened" answers Crow as
Rean puts the hood and bandage back on Rean explains everything that
has happened since they got back including the encounter with those
corrupted archaisms and Rean's unnatural reaction to those crystals on
the archaisms and the fog" wow you guys have had a long day" says
Toval " but now that I'm hearing of other unnatural phenomenon going
on in other areas I've got a feeling that they have to all be connected
somehow" that's what we've been thinking" says Kurt " man you guys
have brought some very interesting bits of information including Class
7 being disbanded" says Toval " how so?" asks Rean "we'll just say it
might explain the reason why Laura is the way she is right now" " wait
Laura is here right now i thought she was teaching a at a dojo in
Parm?" asks Juna" we'll since the Viscount can't teach because of the
condition he's in Laura felt obligated to take over here so she's pretty
much been here all this time except when you guys would get together
every month " but the last time that happened she came back early than
usual and she looked pretty upset" says Toval " also there has been
rumors that ever since then her training has stopped entirely because
of her being so focused on training newcomers and taking over the
training hall but i have a feeling their is another reason" he says looking
at Rean " are you referring to me as the reason?" asks Rean " it makes
sense i mean the last time this happened you were the only one who
coule help her" says Elliot" then when you, Crow, and Millium left it could
be possible that she hit another "road block" and this time she wasn't
able to overcome it" Rean starts to feel extremely guilty and sits down
on a chair and sighs" this is my fault " says Rean " if i didn't make that
decision this might not have happened" " Rean its not your fault its ours
if only we knew this was happening we could've helped her" says Elliot
" hey instead of taking blame maybe we should figure out how to help
her" says Ash slightly annoyed at the two " Ash is right what's done is
done and that can't be changed but doesn't mean we can't fix what was
broken" says Toval " your right there's no point in lingering in the past
what's important is the future" says Rean " and we can start by helping
Laura" " so does anyone got any ideas?" asks Toval " Oh i do i do" says
Millium energetically rasing her hand " alright then lets hear it" says
Toval so the group huddles around Millium where she tells them her
plan which leaves more than a few unique reactions " so let me get this
straight your plan is to make Rean disguise himself and act as a
wondering swordsman looking for a challenge he then goes into the
training hall challenges Laura to a duel which should hopefully allow her
to regain her motivation to get stronger then he reveals himself to
Laura and then asks her to join you" says Toval he then pauses for a
minute" if i didn't know this group i'd think that you were an insane but
since i do lets do it" he says so the group prepares themselves and
heads to the training hall. once their Rean disguises himself by
throwing his hood over his head hiding his face from everyone " their is
no way this gonna work" says Ash " don't worry it will be fine" says Crow
who gives Rean a thumbs up Rean does the same then heads into
training hall. As Rean enters the training hall he begins to have a very
nostalgic feeling of the place as the memories start to flood back in. as
Rean was looking around every pupil there notices him and stop their
training. noticing that he is being watched he stops looking at his
surroundings and stares back at the pupils" excuse me doesn't anyone
were the master of this training hall is?" he asks three of the pupils then
approach him two trying to look imposing like they were superior to him
who wants to know?" asks the first pupil " no one special just a
wondering swordsman looking to gain new experiences " Rean answers
the two pupils look at him for a minute and notice his bandage arm
trembling which immediately makes two of the pupils to start laughing
at him " a weak person like you yeah right i bet that Tachi you have is
only used for intimidation you probably have never used a sword in your
life " says the second pupil " Rean looks to the third who seems to give a
sigh but then notices Rean look at him " would be okay if you get your
master for me if their not to busy" " um sure" says the third pupil who
immediately heads to the back of the training hall and entering a room
on the right wall " hey we were talking to you" says the first pupil
the three immediately hear the door that the third pupil went in open
and the third people and the one Rean was expecting comes out to and
the two begin walking towards them " so whose the one that was
asking for me? " asks Laura the third pupil points toward Rean in
response" so who might you be" asks Laura" just a wondering
swordman looking to gain experience and who might you be if i may
ask?" asks Rean " i'm Laura s. Arseid I'm the current instructor of this
place " answers Laura " if i may ask what brings you to the Arseid
Training Hall?" " we'll I've been training my master but because of
certain circumstances my training had to be cut short to remedy this
situation my master gave me three scrolls to continue my training but
when i opened the last scroll it instructed me to keep getting stronger
by gaining experience from those i face so I've currently been looking
for my first opponent so if it would be okay it would be an honor to have
my first opponent to start my.journey be the instructor of the Arseid
style" says Rean bowing in respect when Laura heard this she turns
around and walks aways off while pondering wether to grant his
request but also trying to figure out the sense of nostalgia that she got
from his voice " a chance to gain experience through fighting fellow
swordsman he's sounds like me from the past but why do i have this
weird feeling like i know this person and that voice" she then turns
around " fellow swordsman i admire your journey but i don't believe i
should be your first opponent considering this is your fight" says Laura"
for most swordsman a loss like this could result in a loss of motivation"
Rean shakes his in response" the way i see it it doesn't matter if i win or
lose either way I've gained something from this experience but if you
don't believe I'm worthy how about we propose a test worth?" says
Rean " interesting what do you have in mind?" asks Laura " if I'm able to
beat your best pupils then you grant my request but if i lose I'll leave the
training hall and search for another opponent" answers Rean Laura
then begins pondering his proposal much to the three pupils surprise "
instructor you can't seriously be considering such a ridiculous proposal
" says the first pupil " yeah its just a waste of time just say no" says the
second pupil " a chance to fight a swordsman from a different master
this could be chance to prove myself" says the third pupil a little to
loudly when Laura heard the third pupil she immediately is able to make
her decision" agreed" she says and the two shake hands confirming the
agreement much to the other two pupil's confusion and with that Laura
begins instructing her pupils to prepare the arena. after a few minutes
waiting the arena is prepared and Rean takes his spot at the far right
side of the arena at the noticing that his three opponents are the three
pupils from earlier seeing as they are on the opposite side of the arena
and appear to be ready for a fight. Laura walks on to the arena and
signals for Rean and the three pupils to come on to the arena " this will
be a simple a duel the swordsman will take on you three one at a time
each battle will end once either opponent is sent out of the ring or yeilds
says Laura" i will be the judicator for this duel once i give the signal the
swordsman and one of the three pupils will come into the ring and the
battle will begin" after explaining the rules for the duel Rean and the
three pupils separated to the opposite sides of the ring and waited for
Laura's signal. After waiting a few minutes the signal was called and
Rean and the first pupil stepped into the ring and the duel had begun.
