"Sekiro, huh? Well, Mr. Sekiro, If you were to accompany us inside.." Said Colbert while holding a smile.

The three moved through the castle, Wolf looking at it's structure and seeing how strange that place was for him and Tabitha stared his "familiar" with curiosity. The translation spell worked, but before he talked in a language that she recalled hearing once in her life. She couldn't remember when or by who though.

Wolf was on high alert,he was going into unknown territory nonetheless. The entrance to the castle seemed quite small, and when they got in it was still small compared to Ashina's. Light itself was coming from torches on the walls.

The castle itself seemed to be at best a defensible position, at worst...

a death-trap.

There were no guards patrolling, only two guards by the doors and outside he could see 3 more on the wall, all equipped with spears and a heavy armor. Maybe there were more in quarters and over the castle, but if an army closed in they would hardly put up a fight if they were outnumbered. Even the soldiers in Ashina's castle were better prepared than these people. The front gate was guarded by gunners and nictibian ninjas, while the back one had constant patrols and Gyobu. Besides, Ishin's apprentices and the Generals were still a threat, not to mention the Elites and the red-eye ogres(A litle scar in his arm, courtesy of Jinsuke Saze proved his point). And if they dont have an escape tunnel of sorts, anyone who's there during an attack wil be sieged an shot dead. Not that he cared, it only ment it'd be easier to sneak out.

They followed Colbert silently seein some servants and kids walking around, most stooping to look at the stranger before them.

The office was a little room with a table, a library, a table with quemica of books yet non were dusty.

"If you please..."he said pointing at some chairs.

Wolf mimicked Tabitha.

"Now, let's talk. Mr.Sekiro, would you mind explaing how did you...resurrect? Please?"

...

"Mr. We cannot help you if you don't talk to us"

...

Colbert released a sigh "Maybe we can start with another thing if you want? Where are ypu from, for example. "

Wolf remained quiet but Tabitha grabed his arm and said "Please, tell"

"..Ashina" he said after some moments.

"Ashina? I've never heard of such place."He frowned and unfolded a scroll"Can you place it on this map?"

Wolf stared at it. Japan was nowhere to be seen, but neither was China or the Slavic lands. Then, he could only be west. Anyways, he shook his head.

"No?" Colbert thought for a moment and then he pointed at his forehead "May I see those runes on your head, please?"

Wolf didn't move an inch, but he slowly reached for his sword's grip, though not slow enough for Colbert to not notice.

He crossed his arms and spoke with a serious tone.

"Sir, we haven't done any harm to you and we havenointention of doing so. This situation is unexpected for both of us. My only desire is to understand what is happening. So please, let us help you."

Again, Wolf saw the fire of the Shura. But this time it was lower, less angry. Like a tamed lion in a cage. This man has seen death, and mastered its effects on himself. Wolf sighed and loosened his grip.


At the same time, on the other side of the castle, a persecution was taking place. The runner was a young asian boy with black hair and blue eyes, wearing a white-blue sweater and some black trousers. And the chaser a tiny pink haired girl waving a stick.