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To the people who enjoy my story I thank you. I'm not good with words but I appreciate all the comments,follows and favorites. Finishing this story is my goal right now and maybe after that I'll ask some to polish it.

Anyways I plan to add another character from Apocrypha to make it more interesting. She will be reveal in this chapter and you could already guess who because of the title. I have nothing much to say so enjoy the story.

Chapter 5

Woman in White

"Soooo what's the plan?" Astolfo ask them while they where hiding at the edge of a forest.

Once they have left the base it didn't take them long enough to find a dirt road. They decided to follow it heading further north. After a few hours of travel the sun started to fall so they set up camp near the woods. Rider suggested to scout the area with the help of Hipogriff which they accept. While they where preparing the tents Rider suddenly return bringing news of his findings. He saw a town not to far from their position.

The five wanted to check the place but Astolfo said it was heavily guarded. They didn't even know if the people their are hostile.

Now here they where hiding in the bushes, a hundred meters away from the town while observing.

"Well we could... try to sneak in from behind?" Kojiro suggested.

"And aren't you suppose to be a hired assassin?"Mordred ask.

"Hey I don't do ninja stuffs. I prefer facing my opponent."

"How about we make a disguise?" Ruler said.

"Hmm it could work but we don't have anything to use." Kojiro search inside his pack.

"Sigh . . . We should head back camp and discuss what to do in the morning." Jeanne started to head back but notice something was not right.

"Wait a minute wheres Rider?"

Everyone blink their eyes looking clueless except Seig who was now pointing somewhere. The three turn their head looking at the direction he pointed.

They saw Rider skipping towards the guards.

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"RIDER!/ASTOLFO!/THAT IDIOT!"

All started to panic.

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Earlier that day on the outskirts of Sadera

Pina Co Lada and her trustful knights are heading towards the town of Italica. She wanted to investigate the the people her country invaded. After receiving news from her father the emperor that the enemy destroyed their league on Alnus hill. She was determined to meet this green men they called before deciding her next course of action. She send a messager to inform the town of her arrival. She plans to stay in the town while figuring out how to not die while dealing with the green men.

They just left the capital by horse and would take almost a day of travel. Now they're about to enter the forest outside of Sadera walls. Pina saw in the corner of her eyes that one of her companions became agitated.

"Hamilton is something wrongs?"

"Pina-sama there where rumors about a women in white appearing in the forest outside the capital." One of the knights Hamilton Uno Ror said. Norma Co Igloo and Grey Co Aldo also know about the rumors.

"A woman in white?" Pina look at the three with wonder.

"I've heared it from one of the gate guard. He said a traveling merchant appear one day. The man was looking pale and frighten. The merchant told them he saw a group of dead bandits lying around in the middle of the road he pass by. Before he could escape the scene a woman in white appear from forest while dragging a dead body. The merchant was so frighten that he ran away leaving his things. After that many more had claim they had seen the woman." She said.

"Interesting."

"B-but it's just a rumor! S-so don't think about it too much Pina-sama." Trying to convince the princess not to worry.

"Hmm if the rumors are true then I suggest we prepare ourselves. The forest is the fastest path leading to Italica so we have no choice but to enter it."

"Hai Pina-sama!" In sync they said. So the team head on straight , hoping nothing could go wrong.

Few hours later

It was late afternoon and the group where almost at the end of the forest. Nothing eventful happen which made Hamilton relax. The horses started to slow down reminding them to take a break. They set up camp on the side of the road and conveniently a stream was nearby. They let the horses drink to replenish their thirst.

While the two men where making a campfire. Pina decide to scout the area in search of food. The men protest but the princess told them not to worry since she can handle herself. Hamilton came along just to be safe.

Half an hour later the two returns. It was already dark when they arrive. The two caught four rabbits good for each of them. Surprisingly Hamilton did the skinning.

"You sure you want to do that? I can help if you want." Ask Norma.

"It is alright I can do this by myself." She have done this kind of things before while training to be a knight.

"Don't worry Norma. I've seen her done this many times." Pina told him. She was smiling remembering the past.

Hamilton felt happy that the Princess believe in her skill. She was glad growing up beside her. But soon those thought disappear when a twig snaps alerting the Knights. They stood up while unsheathed their swords.

The bush in front them rustle violently. Then yellows eyes appear glowing in the shadow while it made growling noise. Suddenly it leaps out of its hiding place. A grey wolf shown itself. It was skinny showing signs of hunger.

Pina grip her sword preparing to defend herself. The wolf notice her movement then it sprinted towards her. It leaps again showing fangs and claws ready to tear her apart. The princess steps forward while moving her sword in a stabbing motion. Her weapon enters the beast open mouth piercing the head. The wolf drop down on the ground dead.

"Phew, atleast is was only one." She said while removing her sword from the corpse.

"Pina-sama are you all right?! There is blood on your hand!" Hamilton becomes worry after seeing her highness bloody hand.

"Hm ow it's not mine. I just need to clean this before it starts to dry." Hamilton felt relieve hearing that.

Everyone felt at ease for a moment. But it was quickly shatter from the sound of growling in every direction.

"Pina-sama they're more of them and we are being surrounded!" Shouted Grey.

In sync the wolves dash forward from the shadows. Almost a dozen where rushing toward them. The knights prepare themself from the wolfs attack. One got close to Grey and leap forward to bite his head. The man dodge to the left and swing his sword down beheading the wolf. Another tried to take advantage of his expose back. But Norma intercept its path startling the wolf. He did a upper slash hitting it deep in the chest killing it.

Meanwhile Pina and Hamilton are facing four of them. Two went for Hamilton. She focus on her target and rush forward. One went for her right while other on the left. Both leap at the same time to pin her down. She slide under the two leaping wolves. Her sword pointing upward cutting one of them in the stomach. It crash on the ground spilling its guts. Recoving quickly she dash toward the lone wolf stabbing its neck. She back away to assist Pina knowing the one she left was dying slowly. Pina Have dealt with the other two easily. The remaining wolfs stop after seeing half of their kinds died. Feral eyes observe the four but suddenly they tense up.

"Hm?" The pack sniff the air then slowly back away which confuse the four.

"Something is not right." Pina said alerting the three.

ROOAAAR!

A loud roar of a beast was heard. The wolves whimper then left disappearing to the forest. The Knights regroup knowing something else was coming.

They didn't have to wait because a pair of red eyes glowing in the dark can be seen in the tree line. Slowly it reveal itself.

"P-Pina-sama please get back behind us." Grey was shaking. He knows the beast in front of him.

"W-what is that thing?" She ask nervously. The thing was big as a horse. Black fur covers its body. Sharp claws and teeth that can easily tear flesh.

"It's a hellhound." Norma had read about this creature. Like a wolf it hunts in packs. Roughly the size of a tiger it can overpower a fully grown man. But this one is different. It was much more larger and it seems to be alone.

"Pina-sama we need to leave!" Hamilton told her with fear.

"I will not leave you to die!" Pina made her stance. Their fear vanish after hearing her words. They smile that she cares for her allies.

"Hmp it can't be helped. Please be careful Pina-sama!" Norma grip his sword.

the beast let out another roar that echoes in the night.

Unknown location

A few miles from their camp. There is a place deep inside the forest. A place filled with different kind of flowers. A hidden garden.

A young girl can be seen in the middle of the garden lying down in a bed of white roses. Clad in a white dress while holding a giant mace on her chest. Hey eyes covered by her long reddish pink hair. Making her appear like an angel resting in the night.

ROOAAAR!

"Hm?" Gold and blue eyes open slowly in the dark. The women sit up then turn her head to the direction of the sound she heard. She stand up straight dusting herself. Then she starts to run heading towards the sound.

Back at the camp

The four Knights where breathing heavy. Bruises and wounds can be seen in each one of them. The hellhound was also injured but not showing signs of being tired.

They can't find a weak spot. Before their attacks could hit the beast react quickly to defend itself then strikes back. Now the four are in defense. Before they know it the hound charge forward. Grey and Norma tried to hold their ground. The beast lower its head hitting the two throwing them away. They crash in a nearby tree in pain.

"Grey! Norma!" Pina shouted alerting the beast. It leaps toward her opening its jaw showing row of sharp teeth.

"Pina-sama!" Hamilton scream with horror in her eyes.

Pina shockly close her eyes waiting for the pain to come.

"RAAAAAAAAAAA!"

Eyes shut open hearing a battle cry of a woman. A giant mace hit the hound on the side of its face. Strangely the mace generates green sparks of lightning. The hound was thrown to the side with so much force.

BOOM!

It crash in the dirt creating a dust cloud from its impact. Everyone was shock from the sudden appearance of the woman. They set aside that to check the hound if it was still alive. Once the the cloud of dust vanish a dead hellhound was lying on the floor. It's face look crush and deform while the neck snap in from the impact it made.

Pina was surprise from the strength the woman have shown. She shake off her shock and look at her savior. A young girl wearing a beautiful white dress. Pina then realise who was in front of her.

"T-The woman in white?!" Hamilton nervously point at the young woman. She started to freak out a bit while the young woman could only look at her with a sweatdrop.

The two men where now heading back while holding their own body in pain.

"The both of you are alright?" Pina ask with worry.

"A lot of cuts , bruises and a dislocated arm. Well live." He chuckle at the end.

Pina sigh thanking the gods the two survival the crash. She now face the you women.

"I thank you for saving our lives. My name is Pina Co Lada." The other told their names also.

"Hmmp" she nod.

"Err can you tell us your name atleast." Pina ask.

The young girl made a thinking pose confusing the four. She stop to nod and open her mouth to speak.

"BER-SER-KER" she told them.

"Berserker?" In sync they say to confirm what she said. She gave a nod for yes.

"Well Berserker I know it's too much to ask but can help us find a place to stay?" They need to treat themself quickly before their injuries get worst and the camp got destroyed from the attack. The horses where safe somehow. Same goes with there supplies and belongings.

Berserker made another thinking pose making the Knights sweatdrop. She nod while making a follow me gesture with her hand then started to walk in a direction. The other grab the horses then follow her lead.

Meanwhile back in Italica

"Can't believe we got in." Kojiro felt stupid while walking around the Town of Italica.

"We where a bit paranoid actually ." Saber said with s layback tone.

Rider came back quickly after talking to the guards. Somehow the language they use is a mix between Greek and Latin. They question the pink head if how does he knows.

"Ive traveled many countries in my life. I learn a lot of language from it also."

He laugh happily after that while making the others facepalm. He was told the place is a trading town and anyone can visit. The reason it was heavily guarded right now because a lot of bandits tried to attack it recently. They where given permission to enter and a warning to not disturb the peace. Right now they are searching for a place to stay. With the help of Rider finding one will be easy. They plan to talk to the person who is incharge of this town if they can get any information about this world. Sadly it was getting pretty late. Everyone was tired and hungry to think.

Sieg was silently following the from behind. Suddenly he felt something familiar. Looking behind he search in the direction he felt the pull coming from. Trying to figure out what was trying to connect with him.

"Sieg-kun are alright?" The voice of Ruler removing him from his focus. She look confuse and concern.

"I felt something odd. Maybe I'm just tired so don't worry about me" He told her with a warm smile. Ruler felt relief thinking to much about his condition. Little did they know someone out there felt it also.

End of Chapter

Next chapter would might also take some days. But don't worry I'll not go anywhere. See you guys later!