Heya everyone! We are back for another week of Knights of White and Black! We're not quite yet there at Beacon, but our four heroes are going to be getting a surprise guest down below. Who is it? Well...read on and see.


Of Baths and Propositions

(Inuba POV)

I shut the sliding door behind me and twisted the knob on the bath to shut off the stream of hot water. Placing my hand inside the bath while using the other to keep the towel wrapped around my body in place, I let the warmth build around my hand as it gently waded it through the waters, watching the steam rise from the bath in steady streams of vapor. Satisfied with the temperature, I stood up and unraveled the towel from my body, placing it upon the rack next to the tub as I took my first step inside.

A pleasurable tingle ran all the way up from my toes to my back as my body sank into the waters, my fox tail following suite. A relaxed sigh escaped my lips as I closed my eyes and smiled, fully content now. Well, partially content. There was something extra I would have liked...but…

My face reddened at thought as my fox ears folded against my head. A small, silent squeal escaped from my now submerged mouth. Admittingly so...even I had rather...passionate fantasies time to time… The best I can do at the moment is dream really… But, I have high hopes. Master has had no sort of romantic relationship with any woman so far in his life. Which is surprising really considering how charming and...well...handsome he is. He has had women of numerous varieties approach him, but each time he politely turned them down.

As selfish as it may seem...I'm glad that this was the case. Despite that however, I'm not as courageous as all those other women. Each time I try to approach him, I freeze up entirely and am unable to speak the words. Part of it is because I'm afraid really. Afraid of even the very small chance he might reject me, for if that happened… I wouldn't be able to handle it…

I don't think that will be the case. But just to be safe, now that we are away from everything else, I'll build upon our relationship even more to deepen and strengthen it even further than what it already is. Even so, I must be careful of other women who might set their sights on him. If they wish to be only friends with him, that's fine and acceptable. Otherwise...direct interference is required… Nothing violent or threatening. Just a simple talking to on the side to convince them otherwise. I have to do my best from now on. Better than my best! I-!

The sliding door opened suddenly as my eyes went wide with surprise, forcing me to sink my head deeper into the waters to hide. Who on earth could that possibly-?!

"Is Inuba already done? That was quick."

Oh. That's who.

Wait.

Wait a minute! It's him?! Why-?!

There are two baths in this room! I completely forgot! But Master is the type to forget something like this… Which means…

As much as I knew Ciel was "helping me" in her own way, sometimes it's rather ridiculous what she comes up with. Although...in the end, it isn't as bad as I would originally think at first… It's...basically something I'd like…

No no! I shouldn't think like those kinds of thoughts! At least...not yet…

My head only sank lower into the waters as I heard the other tub behind me, separated by a small wall, finished filling up along with the cranking of the nob.

"There. All done. Now…"

Just like when I dipped myself into tub, a relaxed breath came from Master as he too sank into waters of the tub behind me. He was humming to himself until he sank low enough to be completely submerged. It was then I had enough courage to peek my head up and look over the small wall that separated us. He had only then reemerged, followed by using both hands to slick his hair back with the water that had soaked his pure white hair. He let his arms relax on the sides of the tub and leaned his head back slightly so his neck could rest on the rim.

"Man… That was seriously tough… She can hit really hard when she wants to…"

I'm so sorry Master!

"It hurt a lot too... Well, for about a minute or so at least."

Wait… It...hurt you? As in physically hurt you..?

"Ah… It's no big deal. Just means I have to be more careful when sparring with her. And...well...to make sure I don't make her angry with me…"

That would be nearly impossible. Very impossible to be precise. The only time I will ever get angry with you is when you hurt yourself like you did in the past.

"I wonder… What are we going to do really? It's been three months now… We can't just sit around all day sparring, and cooking, and getting groceries and just staying at home really. The only time either Inuba, Ciel, Leo or myself leave to head out beyond the village is to hunt Grimm in surrounding villages. We don't ever really ask a lot in return from them. Actually, we don't ask for anything really. Unless it's really good food. Then we'll ask."

I smiled when I heard that. It was true. The only compensation we ever sought from surrounding villages is food really. Although Master, Ciel and Leonard do not need to eat food to survive, they enjoy eating it for the taste. That...and the three of them have seemingly bottomless stomachs. And they never get fat or a bit flabby either. Maybe it's because they burn off fat a lot more quickly than anyone else does…

"Maybe we can find something else to do. Travel around Remnant maybe? A road trip would be nice. We get to see all sorts of sights, to different places… Though I wouldn't be a fan of just walking around or going by ships. Hmmm… Maybe I could get a job and buy a car for us so we can actually go on a road trip. Vale is a city of opportunities from what I heard. Plus, we've never been to Vale yet. So it could work out. Still...I wonder if the three of them would like to go on a road trip…"

I actually would. I'd love to go see all sorts of amazing things in this new World and do all sorts of things. Just as long as if it's with you. Nothing else would make me happier.

"I'll start planning later. Right now...I'll just relax for a bit after taking that beating… Honestly… She's too good."

I couldn't see it for myself, but since my face grew hot, I could tell I was blushing slightly. And by accident, I let out a short, content giggle, something he obviously heard as he sat straight up. I immediately froze, both hoping and not hoping he would turn around. But he did so quickly a second later, and in those few moments of awkward silence, our eyes met. And we stared at one another for the longest time until with both gasped in surprise. Only, he was the one who tried to get out, but when he looked down before trying to get out he realized it wasn't a good idea for him to step out...not that I'd mind really….

He quickly sank back into the tub and turned his head away from me, his face as red as mine.

"H-How long have you been there?!" He asked me.

"F-For a while now! Um..! I-I-I fell asleep and only woke up now when I heard you talking! I t-thought I was imagining it and only now turned around to check and…uh...t-that's it…"

"I-I'm sorry! I'll, uh, I'll get out and-!"

"N-No! It's fine! Y-You… You can stay where you are, so… I-It's fine…"

"It's fine..? I-I mean…"

Was he afraid I would get the wrong idea about what he just said? Well… I did mean it was fine on both accounts...even if he didn't know that at the moment…

"Y-You know Master… I have been in here for a while and...I could use some help…"

"H-Help?!" He asked as his voice cracked a bit.

"Y-Yes… It's always a bit tricky, but, I could use some help washing my ears…" I told him referring to my fox ears.

I knew exactly what I was doing at the moment. Sometimes...I could at least managed to sneak something of this sort in.

"M-My back as well...if you don't mind…"

I turned around slightly to see him slap both hands on his face, as if he were hiding his shame. Wahhhhhhh~ He always did look rather cute whenever he was embarrassed...or shy… I could tell he was having certain thoughts about me at the moment… And honestly...I liked the idea… Especially since it was about me…

"Y-You sure you want me to..?"

"Y-Yes…" I said softly.

"W-Well then...c-could you look away for a moment?"

I wanted to say no and surprise him. In fact, I should have done just that. But...my weakness got the best of me…

I did exactly as he asked as my ears picked up the sound of him quickly escaping from the tub. I heard a small slipping noise and ducked my head slightly, expecting to hear him crash on the floor. But he managed to regain his footing immediately. After another few seconds, his footsteps grew closer until I could hear him directly behind me.

"W-Where should I start..?"

"With my back...please…"

I raised myself up and wrapped my arms around my chest, hiding my breasts as best I could as I slowly inched up to expose my back to him. I peeked behind slightly to see him staring at my back, holding a soft sponge in his hand, simply holding it in the air as if he were trying to figure out how to begin. If it weren't for the soap bubbles in the bath, he very likely would have seen my fox tail swishing about in the waters. It...did make me excited a bit…

"I… I'll be starting now…"

And so he began scrubbing my back with the sponge, going up and down slowly, moving horizontally after each long stroke by a slight amount as to cover my entire back. It was a good feeling, even if the scrubbing only lasted for about two minutes.

"Considering I'm scrubbing your ears too...would you like me to wash your hair first before your ears?"

Yes, I really do!

"Yes, that would be nice…"

I saw him quickly look around us and find the usual shampoo and conditioner I used that had a nice, minty cool herbal scent. He started with the shampoo first and went to work on my already soaked hair, spreading out the shampoo evenly through my hair. And then, he began washing it, gently digging his fingertips into my hair and scalp skillfully, making it feel like a blissful massage.

I let out a shaky sigh as he moved further and further up, reaching the area where my fox ears were located. He gently scrubbed around them at first, until he finally began on them. Each time he ever rubbed my ears, or my fox tail, it was a feeling that could only be described as pure bliss. He was too focused at the moment with making sure he was rubbing my ears as gently as possible to notice the soft moan that escaped my lips as my tongue lulled out slightly and my eyes partially closed. The pleasure I was feeling from having my ears rubbed was indescribable by words, the same being said for my fox tail whenever he rubbed or massaged it. All I could say is that each time, it felt like a small, sensual, electrical pulse that travels through my body with each movement.

"Am I doing okay?" He asked, still intensely focused on carefully rubbing her ears.

"Y-Yes…" I managed to say, biting back a blissful moan.

"Alright then… Doing good… Slow and steady…"

Slow and steady is only making it feel better at the moment..! Uwaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh~

Containing myself...is very...difficult..!

"Almost done...just a bit more…"

Take… Take your time..!

My breathing grew heavier and heavier, my heart pounding out of my chest with each second that continued, my mouth completely agape at this point but still trying to hold back the now silent moans as he moved to the very tips of my fox ears.

Then...he stopped… Why did he stop?!

"There… All done."

Not entirely you weren't…

"T-Thank you Master…"

"S-So…you're all done, right?"

"I believe so… I just need to rinse and-"

"Right… I'm, uh… I'm going to back and...finish up myself quickly…"

"If that's the case...could you also help me dry my hair and ears..? And...even my tail?"

I knew exactly what it was I was asking for. And I only felt very slightly guilty for secretly asking what I really wanted. Although...I have directly asked him for ear and tail massages before, to which he immediately said yes… How could I not ask? His hands felt...magical…

"S-Sure… Just uh… One minute?"

"Of course."

Would I have liked for him to continue right now? Yes I would. But I was going to be secretly pampered by him in just another minute or so. I could wait a bit longer.


(Dante POV)

"Thank you for your help, Master." Inuba told me, bowing slightly as we walked along the wooden floors of the hall.

"It's… It's no problem…"

Honestly, I would have just said "If you need help with that again, just come ask me", but I felt that would have been too weird to say. Still though...she had a really soft and fluffy fox tail… The same for her fox ears… It was nearly impossible for me to resist not touching them. Whenever she does ask for ear or tail massages, I am always happy to oblige. It's like when you have a highlight of the day.

I always tend to watch what I say when around Inuba, in the sense of being a bit rude with my words, or cursing. Seriously, I don't curse in her presence. Ever. Not because I'm entirely reminding myself not to...but oddly enough...because I just don't do it? I don't know exactly. Being around her makes me want to do it less, now to the point where I don't even do so anymore, even without here being there next to me. She just has that calming effect with people.

"Well… What should we do today? Head into town and ask if there's been troubling in surrounding villages? Maybe just help out around town?"

"I suppose we will see once we arrive."

We were already dressed and ready to go. We just had to find Ciel and Leo, then tell Inuba's mother we were heading out.

Speaking of which, Kareina did say she wanted to discuss something with the four of us. I wonder what it could possibly be…

"Inuba, did your mother possibly say anything about what she wanted to talk to us about?"

"Nothing, surprisingly. Do you think it's something very important?"

"If she's asking for all four of us, then maybe it is. Or it could be just for tea. You never know really. Good thing we're going to see her no, huh?"

"Indeed…"

A minute or so of walking, we reached the grand hall and made our way to the large sliding doors before us, which automatically opened as soon as we approached.

"I must say mrs. Kitsukami, this is certainly the best brew of coffee I have tasted in a very long time along with these wafer treats."

"Oh my, it's nothing special really. Our household may be old fashioned in some cases, but that still doesn't stop us from using the current technology available to make whatever delicious treats we can think of."

"Apparently so."

"Oh! Dante, Inuba, please do come in."

Kareina looked young, about in her mid thirties with long white hair at was slightly messy that reached her waist. Atop her head were two white fox ears, and at her tailbone area were nine white fox tails, each at least five feet long and very very fluffy, like Inuba's own fox tail. She had shining crimson irises and a pale skin complexion, also like her daughter. She kept her eyes slightly narrowed to the point they almost seemed closed, but they were open just enough so that she could see.

For attire, she simply wore a white yukata with black flame patterns adorning the cuffs of the wide sleeves and the near the ends of the yukata. To keep it all tied together was a black sash.

I looked towards the new stranger sitting down on one of the pillows of the large floor-table next to Kareina, both adults glancing in our direction. For a moment our so, our eyes locked before Inuba and I walked towards the table, taking a seat shortly after.

I once again looked towards this...stranger. He looked like a middle-aged man, but from the air he gave off, you'd think he was much much older. He also had tousled silver hair and thin brown eyes with a light complexion and rather sharp facial features. Interestingly enough, he has black eyebrows… Maybe he had black hair when he was younger?

His attire was certainly strange a bit, wearing shaded glass spectacles and a small, purple, cross-shaped pin on the green cowl around his neck. His outfit mainly consisted of an unzipped black suit over a buttoned vest and green shirt. He also wore black trouser shoes and long, dark-green pants.

The last two things on his persons was a cane of sorts that seemed to double as a walking stick. Its handle was embellished with a tangle-vine pattern, and there was a large knuckle guard that reaches down the bottom of the handle. The larger area at the bottom of the handle contained small gold-colored gears, hidden behind thin layers of glass. The shaft of the cane had a grey-black coloration and appeared to be...square in shape? Weren't most canes supposed to have round shafts? It didn't matter.

Lastly was the mug he drank coffee from. It was a white mug that seemed to have some sort of emblem printed on both sides of the mug. Well, he most certainly came prepared if he brought his own mug.

Overall...I was t sure what to think of this guy. He seemed alright. But he also had that shadiness to him that made him hard to figure out. I didn't entirely trust him. At least, not yet.

"Yo, we late for the party?" Asked Ciel behind the sliding doors.

Karen is giggled as she swiped her hand outwards, the doors opening on their own to let Ciel and Leo through.

"Who's this dude?"

"This 'dude' is a visitor who has come a rather long way to see you all." replied the man with a smirk.

"Even so, that doesn't answer who you are exactly." responded Leonard.

"If you sit down, you'd be able to find out who this man is." Replied Kareina.

Ciel shrugged simply before she sat down next to me, Leo sitting next to Ciel as well.

"Well, the introductions are your hands."

"Of course. Thank you all for coming here today, and above all, thank you for having me today."

"Well, thank you for joining us, I guess." I responded.

"I for one have heard you're an avid reader of sorts, always seeking to knowledge even further than what you previously knew."

"You could say that."

"Young man, do you know who I am?"

"Not in the slightest I'm afraid."

I really didn't know who this guy was. But he went as far as to assume I'd know about him. I can already imagine he knows a good deal about me, Inuba, Ciel and Leo by now since he's possibly been here talking to Kareina for a while. But how much did he know compared to what nothing I knew of him?

"That's alright then. I am Headmaster Ozpin of Beacon Academy, one of the four largest academies to be located across Remnant and the four kingdoms."

"Academies? For..?"

Ozpin chuckled as he folded his hands together before speaking to me again.

"It would seem you aren't as aware of the outside world as I thought you would be…"

"Nothing's caught my interest so far, so I haven't looked into much of anything at all. I was thinking of traveling around Remnant with my partner Inuba and my sister and brother after I got a job or two to buy a car so we could do that."

"There are numerous roads spread across Remnant, but only few people use them really, even with the modern safety advancements and precautions we've implemented over the years."

"In short, not too many people travel by car because of the Grimm."

"Precisely. Though...it is a shame that such is the case. Traveling by car is always a rather excellent method of sight-seeing and travel."

"I agree. So...back to the question at hand. What are these academies for anyway? And why would I be interested in them? All of us for that matter."

"The Academies were created years ago in order to train the younger generation to become fine-tuned Huntsmen and Huntresses."

Huntsmen and Huntresses?

"Being a Huntsmen or a Huntress isn't simply a matter of the hunting Grimm like you might have been imagining just now. In fact, there are other services they provide, ranging from jobs and quests of numerous varieties that could take you anywhere in the world really. But most importantly, a Huntsmen and Huntresses duty is protecting the people against any threats. Both Grimm and otherwise."

Highly trained Heroes of sorts.

"But being a Huntsmen or Huntress isn't also strictly combat oriented. They can also reach out into fields of technology or intelligence jobs. Archeology. Relic hunting. So forth and so on. Fighting isn't their only method of work."

"But the main idea here is to be highly trained enough to go out into the world to fight the Grimm. And otherwise."

"In a matter of speaking, yes."

The Grimm are a major problem in Remnant, so I wouldn't put it past them to make Academies for this sort of thing. In a way, it's almost like the Defender Initiative The Plane of Angels have.

"You actually care enough about those students to not leave them strung out?"

"Master!" Inuba said rather angrily with me.

I wasn't going to go through that nonsense all over again. It's why I'm here in the World of Remnant in the first place. Not that I'm dragging Remnant through the mud or anything. It's just… I'm here now because of arrogant, greedy, despicable people who think they could do whatever they want because they're Angels, because they're servants under a long absent Creator. I wasn't about to go through the same process again, play puppet, and get thrown away because I had a difference of opinion. Never. Again.

"Mrs. Kitsukami has already informed me of your...circumstances."

I looked to Kareina, fairly displeased she told some shady character about who and what I did previously.

"You told him?" I asked with annoyance in my voice.

"To be honest, he already a fair amount himself already from what she told him."

Her? Of course it was her. How did I not think at first it was her?

When I came to Remnant, there was this mysterious girl in a white cloak, about my age from what she sounded like, that approached Kareina, Inuba and myself. She didn't explain who she was, only that she was here to watch over me as best she could. She was also partly the reason why I was able to find a meet Ciel and Leo. Since then, she's only appeared one other time to speak with Kareina before she left. Afterwards, we never saw her again. Apparently, she's been busy telling others about my personal business.

"Then you know of the young lady in the white cloak. In all honesty mr. Dante, for some time now, we've had our eye on you, your partner, and your siblings. Not to mention this rather luxurious estate in the northeastern mountain range near the sea that suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Not to mention that the family living in said estate purchased a large section of the beach ten minutes away from here."

"Hey, it's a nice spot." Said Ciel.

"I agree with you completely ms. Ciel. Tracking back into what we were discussing… I know a great deal of you by now mr. Dante. At first, when I heard such stories, I was only slightly skeptical."

"Slightly?"

I found it hard to believe a man who was told the existence of other Worlds separated by magic barriers, Dark Entities who are the equivalent of Demons, and Angels would easily such accept such thoughts and ideas.

"Slightly." He started as he gave me another smile, "By now, I have learned it is best to keep an open mind, especially in the case of stories, tales, and legends that may seem a bit far-fetched at first. Though seeing you in action did force me to leave behind any sort of skepticism I had surrounding your story and how you came to be here."

He opened a Scroll device, pressed a few buttons on the collapseable holographic screen, and a video display opened up. It was just the five of us here in the estate, but we each have our own Scrolls. Only I took the liberty of upgrading our Scrolls into actual holographic Scrolls without having the need to carry around the phone-sized devices. All we had to do was have on our persons these very tiny clip on squares that we put anywhere on our clothes, or even our hair as an accessory. We could even be away from the squares and bring the screen close to us, in case you want to watch a movie or show in the bath. Or if you're rather preoccupied with your hands at the moment. Basically, I invented an actual holographic Scroll. HoloScroll for short. Did I share this with the outside world? No. Should I? Eh… Maybe…

Looking at Ozpin's Scroll, we did indeed see me in action, along with Inuba, Ciel, and even Leo. There was one of me cleaving through a pack of Ursi with relative ease, one of Inuba torching a group of Beowolves with her white flames without harming the environment, her control over fire was that outstanding, one of Leo blasting through numerous Grimm with his twin hand-cannons, and Ciel lifting a Deathstalker into the air with one hand before slamming into the ground numerous times like a toy while she slashed through Grimm behind her with her skeleton-like scythe.

He really did have us in his sights before today… Recntly too given the dates on the video feeds…

"So know of us and know of what the two of us have been up to before our time her in Remnant." I started referring to Inuba and myself at the end, "What exactly is the purpose of your visit today headmaster Ozpin?"

"Come now mr. Dante… I'm sure you already know."

"I'm sure I already know too. I just want to hear it from you instead."

Again he gave me that shady smirk, like he was both amused with the conversation while also carefully he planning what to say or do next.

"I wish to personally extend you an invitation to school mr. Dante. You, your partner, and your siblings."

"Just like that? We haven't even attended any other schools or Huntsmen/Huntress Academies."

"Despite this, I have looked at your scores from Homeschool given to me by mrs. Kitsukami. And I must say, your scores are very impressive. All of you." He said looking in between the four of us, "And from the various footage we've collected for some time now, your combat abilities are already above and beyond, even far better than veteran or seasoned Huntsmen and Huntresses. In short, all of you show great, if not excellent and promising futures at Beacon Academy, the school I head."

He wasn't simply pitching us an idea like a scurrying businessman. No, he actually believed in what he was saying. Ozpin believed full heartedly that we could have a future at his school and make something of ourselves, both during and after we graduate.

How could I tell?

I've always had a way of understanding people in a way. When crossing weapons on the battlefield with someone, I could always tell what they were thinking, what they were feeling. Nothing like mind reading or anything. Just...being able to understand them, if only for then. I could do the same just by looking at a persons eyes for a while.

I've always had this talent of being able to comprehend and understand people just by looking at them. Their gestures, their facial expressions, their tone of voice… If someone was smiling and speaking all cheerfully with me, but if deep down they really hated me or consider me to be a bother to them, I could almost immediately tell what they were really feeling and understand that they didn't like me all too much.

It...kind of sucks when someone's lying to your face, acting nice and formal in front of you when actually they're thinking of how much they dislike me or how much of a bother they think I am. Cozying up to you simply to keep up an appearance. Thinking about it never felt great really…

Oddly enough...Inuba has always been the only I've never been able to do that with. I can't read her at all, whether it be simply looking at her or crossing swords through sparring.

Ozpin though… Ozpin I could read. I could see and feel that he was being genuine and forthright with me and everyone else. He wasn't lying to me in anyway. But...I could tell there was something else. His tone of voice, the way certain facial muscles of his twitched and moved, certain ways his body shifted slightly… He wasn't exactly hiding anything from me. But he wasn't entirely able to tell me whatever else he was thinking of trying to say to me. Personally? I think he trusts me already. I just think he wants to see me in action for himself first before he can entrust other things to me.

The one thing I wasn't sure of is whether or not he was playing some sort of game with some unknown shade. But with everything I've seen and experienced so far, I'd have to assume this was the case. More importantly...he was struggling to keep everything together. He wasn't exactly losing, but he wasn't exactly winning either. Anything could turn the tide at any moment. And he was biding his time carefully, thinking of how to stay a step ahead.

In his own, silent way...he was asking for our help. Like any actual concerned adult, he didn't want to give us the impression anything was wrong. For the moment at least. He wanted to inspire some form of hope in us, just in case thing would take a darker turn in the future. Ozpin didn't know something like that was unnecessary.

When I came to Remnant, I told myself I was done serving higher powers, save for Dakini and Inari should I ever see them again. And in a way, I told myself I was done saving the world.

But even I know I can't just sit back when there's trouble that could threaten everyone. I wouldn't be able to keep to that word of not saving the world if it meant people I care for were in danger. I may have retired from being a Hero early because I was forced out of it by dangerous fools, but I wasn't exactly planning to un-retire anytime soon unless necessary. Instead...I'd just be me for once. Do what I want to do instead.

"Mr. Dante?"

My head jolted up after Ozpin called my name. I'd fallen silent for too long apparently since all of them were staring at me.

I took a deep breath, staring at the wooden table in front of me for a moment or two before I looked back towards the headmaster.

"Headmaster Ozpin… I… We...aren't looking to be personal toy soldiers, not like how Inuba and I were to The Plane. And it's my fault for keeping us there as long as we were thinking that we could change things when from the start they planned on screwing us over. We're not looking to further your personal gain, if you have any. You want help from us whenever there's a need? You come to us, explain everything, and tell us directly that you want help up."

"I understand mr. Dante. All I do wish for, personally, is everyone's safety and well-being. That is, and will always be, my prime concern. While part of your future was taken from you by the higher powers that be, not all of it was stolen from you. What I seek is ot only to make your stay here in Remnant comfortable, but to pave a new road for your future, a future separate from the lifestyle and the events that you and your partner have experienced that lead you to us. And I believe attending Beacon will start you upon that path of furthering your future your own way through your own means and choices. Not guided by those who would wish to simply use and discard you...but by those with thinking similar to your own."

None of that was surprisingly a lie. He was honest and upfront with me through and through, just like how I was being with him. And that's soemthing I appreciated greatly. If he says I can further my future, my own way...then I'll believe him. This wasn't a man who was greedily seeking force for his own benefit or need. This was a man seeking to safeguard the future, just like how I did. Just like how I still do.

"Headmaster Ozpin…"

All eyes were on me at the moment as I locked eyes once more with the headmaster in front of me.

"If you can offer us all that you've mentioned...then I assume you'll be happy to know that we would be more than willing to attend Beacon Academy."

Another smile appeared on his face, not a shady smile like I thought at first. A smile full of confidence. A smile full of relief. A smile full of hope.

"I can fully guarantee to meet your expectations mr. Dante, so long as you meet mine as well."

"I will. So then...where do we start?"


Soon enough...our four heroes will make the journey to Beacon.

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