Chapter Ten: Joining the force.

"The Shai Army, a joining of different people with different talents, and Nemai Zei wanted me to join. He didn't care that I was once the Demon, nor did he care that I killed so many beforehand.

All he cared about was keeping the peace of his kingdom, and watching it grow and prosper, with the help of those strong enough to fight against those who would cause harm to the people and the land.

Flashback

Chu Sin wakes up and looks out towards the morning sun in the cloudless sky, He smiles slightly and looks over as someone starts to speak.

"Finally up I see." A man of average build and average height stands there with a warming smile on his lips. His emerald green eyes sparkle with a friendly intelligence that fit the man's charismatic aura. Almost matching his presence, his robes are simple, but elegant in a way, made of purple satin with subtle designs of gold.

Chu Sin looks at him and sits up, knowing who it is instantly

"Nemai Zei, I'm glad that you're here." The man nods and chuckles.

"Yes, as am I. Listen now, your wounds have fully healed. Would I be wrong to suspect that you are eager to finally stretch your legs?" Chu Sin nods. It had been a while since he was able to get out of the bed and travel the castle.

"Of course, why do you ask?" Nemai Zei smiles again and walks over to him and tosses a purple tunic, leather jerkin, and matching pants. Chu Sin looks at Nemai Zei, confused.

"What are these for?" Nemai Zei chuckles.

"These clothes represent the forces of Shai?" Fu Xi Speaks through Chu Sin to Nemai Zei.

"You wish for him and probably me to join your army, correct?" Nemai Zei nods; Chu Sin looks even more confused as he speaks to Nemai Zei.

"But why? I was the demon. I killed so many…" Nemai Zei stops him and shakes his head.

"The actions you speak of are in the past. Actions that you never took part in. The demon left a path of blood, and many victims in his wake. But the demon is gone now, and the man I see before me is one of the few fortunate survivors left to rebuild what is left. I offer to you these garments, which represent the protection of those who need it. Keep the people safe from other demons like Kagiru."

Chu Sin ponders looking down upon the purple leather jerkin.

"A chance to pay for the evils that I have done upon the world." Fu Xi speaks to Chu Sin, they had formed a bond that allowed them to speak with out words and he was now speaking to him so that Nemai Zei would not know what he says.

"Think about it, you wish to repay the world and fix what you have done, correct?"

"Yeah, but you would be leaving now that I'm fully healed, right? I don't think that I would have the strength to fight after you left." He can hear Fu Xi chuckle.

"So, if I stay with you until your sins upon this world are gone, then you will join with him?"

"Yeah I think so…"He can hear seriousness in Fu Xi's voice now.

"Realize that if you really wish me to stay until you've repented for your sins, then you will live an undying life." Chu Sin speaks with a bit of confusion in his voice.

"What do you mean?"

"You will have no age after I join with you however, you will still feel the pain of battle, you will still be able to break your bones and if I ever have to leave you, you will die instantly and your soul shall wonder this plane of existence for all times." Fu Xi can tell that Chu Sin is pondering; Chu Sin finally looks up at Nemai Zei and nods.

"Yes I shall repay my dept to this land and the people whom live here." Nemai Zei smiles and turns.

"I am pleased to hear that. Please get dressed and meet with me in the courtyard. Then I will introduce you to the rest of the Shai army." Chu Sin nods and looks down upon the purple jerkin.