Chapter eight: Nemai Zei arrives.
"Nemai Zei the leader of the Shai army, he's a great man whom helped me become the person I am today, and if it was not for him, my life would have been much different…"
Flashback
Chu Sin knows that he is no longer in control of his own body, he can feel Fu Xi using his body to get up, and can hear him start to speak to people as they approach, though he can't see anything as his eyes are closed and he has not the energy to open them, a man with a soft but strong voice speaks out to Chu Sin, it sounds as if he's riding a horse, or maybe he's just dismounted as he heard the sound of boots landing on the hard dirt ground.
"What has transpired here? What is your name and why is Chu Chu slain upon the ground?"
Chu sin can hear Fu Xi's soft and calming voice speak to this man.
"Currently I am Fu Xi; I'm helping this person known as Chu Sin. Help me get this body into a nice bed and I will explain everything. His spirit is just as his body is." He can hear some murmurs off by the man and knew two others had dismounted by the sound of them walking slowly over to him. He can feel two sets of strong hands gently lift him by his armpits, even with Fu Xi's sword in his hand. Fu Xi speaks to him, and he can tell that it's only to him as the others don't seem to hear his words.
"Keep strong, fate has bound me to you, and I shall help you any way that I can."
Chu Sin speaks to Fu Xi the same way that Fu Xi spoke to him.
"Why are you saving me? I was terrible as the demon, and I have no right to walk this earth, or to hold onto your sacred blade."
"You're wrong; if you are to die now, you will die a hollow death and wander the planes of this world for all time, watching things unfold and not being able to help those in need. Rest for now you will get better soon."
"But why did so many have to die over me? Chu Naia, Ni Shai, and all those innocent people…" He can feel a soft bed against his back now; he can feel his sore muscles start relaxing.
"Ni Shai and Chu Naia are both still alive. Trust my words, I know. Rest now and get better." He can hear the man talking again.
"Now will you explain?" He hears the sound of chairs moving, and people sitting he can feel his mouth move and start to speak as Fu Xi starts to explain the events.
"This persons name is Chu Sin, he use to be a much different person then he is now. When he first arrived at this castle he was possessed by the Demon's blade; the people in the castle fled and only Chu Naia and Chu Chu where left. He started a fight with Chu Naia and was doing poorly." The man laughs and speaks.
"Of course he was. She was trained by Zuo Ci, the same man who trained Lu Bu." Chu Sin could feel his head nodding.
"Of course, though the demon did not know this and made a bet with Chu Chu. Chu Naia quickly defeated the demon and set this person free. Though the demon left him with wounds that only it or I could cure, Chu Chu started having Chu Naia drained of her blood because he saw the strength that this person held." The man speaks again sounding a little annoyed this time.
"This Man here is Chu Sin, correct? Does he still draw breath or is his body merely possessed by you like it was by the demon?" Chu Sin speaks slowly, his voice full of pain and confusion.
"No, I'm still alive though I wish to know who is speaking, and I wish to say that I'm sorry for causing so much trouble." The man laughs and speaks.
"My name is Nemai Zei, commander of the Shai army. As it appears that your vision is not yours as of now, Allow me to bring to your attention my companions. The man to my left is named Gua Minori. Strong and loyal. And to my right, my bodyguard Himiki. Fair and friendly, yet a vicious fighter. As for forgiving your sins, then very well. You are forgiven, for you've already completed the task that I had regrettably set out to do." Chu Sin seemed confused by this, as he did not understand what he meant, but he did not expect forgiveness so easily.
"What did I do?"
Nemai Zei sounds very serious now as he speaks. "You have executed the traitor, Chu Chu. He had arranged for a Wei ambush force to eliminate our small party en route to the Chu castle. It was fortunate I was traveling with my current companions, or I fear we would not be conversing right now." Chu Sin sighs and Fu Xi speaks to him again.
"Don't fret right now, things seem to be working out for you so just rest." Chu Sin nods, Nemai Zei speaks to him.
"Chu Sin, rest now. Fu Xi, we will continue our discussion when Chu Sin has rested." Chu Sin can feel his head nodding again and soon falls into a very deep sleep.