Chapter 3
Revenge at the Walls
Kazuma walked on for three days, with no interruptions. On the third day, he climbed up a hill to catch his surroundings, in the strange land. He scanned the horizon and came upon a city. Smoke rose from it and he saw that a black army surrounded it. Suddenly, black wings erupted from his back, as his eyes turned blood red. His nails became claws, and his face twisted into an evil smile, showing his fangs. "Heh. It seems one of my brothers have finally come out to play. Heh he. I've been searching, and I finally found you. I'm going to rip you apart! Ha ha hah!" he cried aloud, as he drew his blade. He shot off towards the city, at a blinding speed. As he flew closer to the ground, an enormous cloud of dust formed behind. Suddenly, the ground began to come apart and fly into the air. Kazuma closed in on the black army, his demonic smile ever widening. "Die, brother!" He shrieked, as he crashed into the back of the unwary demons.
When he hit the mass of demons, bodies exploded away as he hacked them left and right. The only sound was the screams of dying demons and the battle cry of Kazuma, as he blasted through wave and wave of the demon horde. The guards defending the city watched in horror as demon after demon, screamed as they were ripped and slashed apart by the deadly warrior. "He fights like a demon!" one guard cried.
Suddenly, an explosion launched hundreds of demons skyward. "Where are you brother?" Kazuma shrieked above the screams.
He rocketed through the horde, slaying every demon, until he saw his brother in full-demon form a distance off. The demon looked at him with eyes of tremendous fear as it saw the murderous being rocket towards him with blood flying off of its blade and wings. The demon screamed in surprise as it stared into the being's blood-lusting red eyes. Blood trickled in streams from its face. It flowed from its clothes as its smile widened, revealing blood covered fangs.
"K-k-kazuma?" was all the demon managed to whisper as Kazuma struck it full-force, severing its head.
Suddenly, everything became quiet as man and demon alike gaped as the mighty demon toppled to its knees, headless. All eyes shifted to Kazuma, who stood with his blade still in front of him in mid-swing. A smile appeared on his face as he straightened up, blood dripping from his entire body. Demon carcasses lay strewn, bleeding all around the path that the being had taken. He faced the horde, wiping the blood from his mouth, and with a demonic smile said, with a slight chuckle, "Anyone else?"
Immediately, the remaining horde of demons ran frantically away from him in fear. His wings dripped blood as he turned to face the city. The guards jerked back in fright as he slowly flew up towards them. "B-back d-d-demon," the captain stammered.
"Don't worry, I'm not here for you. Sorry if I scared you," Kazuma replied with a smile of amusement at the guards' fear, "All I ask is that you lend my one of your horses, so that I may leave you to repair and rebuild. Don't worry, I'm not gonna eat it; I just need some means of transportation. I don't like going about in this form."
"O-ok, I w-will be b-back in a mo-moment," the captain replied, as he stumbled away to find a horse.
Kazuma landed on the ground in front of the enormous, arched, city doors. His wings immediately vanished and his eyes, nails, and teeth returned to normal. Soon after, the doors swung open with loud creaks and groans. Kazuma watched as the captain and the King of the city walked out from the archway, followed by four servants. The two men were whispering to each other as they walked, stopping when they saw Kazuma. "Greetings, I am Kazuma Ohtori," he said, smiling as he bowed, "Sorry I surprised your guards. It's something I'm trying to control."
"We are gracious to you for saving us. What could we possible do to repay you?" The King asked as he too, bowed, along with the captain and the servants.
"Heh. No problem. I don't want to intrude, so I'll make it short and leave. I was wondering if I could buy a horse, some provisions, and I could use some new clothes. Would you please remind me the name of this city and its nation?" Kazuma asked.
"This city is the Kasai Fortress. It is the capital of the Water faction. We will do all we can to aid you. Again, thank you Kazuma, for saving my city," answered the King, "After you rest, I would like to speak with you."
"As you wish," he replied, turning away, "I am grateful for your kindness. Can you please show me to a room to bathe?"
"Come, this way."
