Chapter 3 The Great Jura Alliance
Falmas Kingdom, court room
The king was in the courtroom handling his official business. It was close to evening time when one of the advisers came to him and whispered something into his ear. Afterwards he concluded his business for the day and sent them away.
"Dealing with official businesses can be bothersome at times. Such things are a part of a king's responsibility." King Famas commented.
The King gets up and leaves the room. After some time passes he is walking down a hall with two others. They were all wearing hooded robes and masks covering most of their face.
"How are the country's affairs going, my King?" Archbishop Reihin asked.
"Tiresome as always. We are the center point of trading, so there is nothing to worry about." He replied.
"I imagine it's only minor problems, so there is nothing to worry about."
"Nothing that we can't take care of, however work becomes stressful and one needs a strong and clear head to lead."
"Yes your majesty."
"Your majesty, we are near the exit." Royal Knight Folgen informed them.
The three came out to the back of the castle. There was a carriage waiting for them outside. They entered the carriage and took off into the night.
Lizardman Domain
Since the announcement that they would be joined by another force, the lizardmen have been engaging in defensive tactics only. The Chief planned to use the labyrinth to split up the orcs army. Gabiru, the Chief's son, has returned from his father's mission and finds this tactic not the best approach for dealing with the orcs.
"It is as Lapis said. Father really has lost his warrior sprite. If nothing is done we will really lose this battle. I cannot allow us, the proud lizardmen, to fall here." Gabiru thought to himself.
After strengthening his resolve, Gabiru heads out to confront his father.
Lizardman Village,Throne room
The Chief along with his advisors and commander were going over the current status of the army and how they are currently holding up.
"So far there have been no casualties. We are continuing with the defensive strategy as you have commanded." The Commander reports.(Chief's daughter)
"So far, so good. We just need to hold out a little longer until reinforcements arrive."
Gabiru enters the room and talks with his father.
"Son, you have returned, have you completed the task I set for you?"
"Yes father, I have. Father, I must ask you something."
"Go ahead son."
"Why are we defending and not attacking? This is not the way we proud lizardmen fight."
"Your right this isn't how we fight, however the presence of the orc lord is confirmed. An alliance has been suggested to side us. So until they get here, we will only defend." Chief explained.
"I see. Time has dulled your pride father." Gabiru whispers and raises his hand.
Armed lizardmen entered the room and confined the Chief and his advisors.
"Son! What are you doing?"
"Using the labyrinth is a good strategy against a larger army. The problem with that is it spreads our forces and weakens our offensive capabilities."
"Gabiru-sama stop this! You're not thinking clearly!" Commander pleading to her brother.
"Relax, I have no wish to harm any of you. I know this may be uncomfortable now but please endure this until I have defeated the orc lord and his army." Gabiru explained
"Son, stop this! I won't let you do as please here. Our way of life is at stake." Chief trying to reason with Gabiru.
"I know Father, that is why I must do this."
Gabiru turns and prepares to head out, when one of guards hands Gabiru the trident Water Vortex, the spear that his father wielded. After grabbing it Gabiru felt a surge of power flow into him.
"Gabiru-sama, many of the younger soldiers did not agree with your fathers strategy of defending. If it's you, I believe we can end this quickly and bring glory back to the lizardmen. The other clans are at your command." One of the clan heads explained while kneeling.
"Is that how it is? Very well then, let us bring glory to the lizardmen." Gabiru heads out to the front lines.
Predators base
The Predators were finished with their preparation and making final adjustments. Wolf sent Scar ahead to monitor the situation. While Wolf and Scarface were gearing up, the map pops up in the middle of the room. It shows them a change in the lizardmen formation going from a defensive to offensive.
"Lizardman taking offense." Scarface points out.
"Rimuru hasn't recently left." Wolf replied.
Wolf pondered on the lizardmen's action. There isn't enough information currently. Wolf had sent an updated map to Scar along with a message to not engage the main force until the rest of Rimauru's forces arrive.
Lizardmen Domain
Gabiru, ignoring his father's warning about the orc lord, engages the orc army. He used the terrain and their quick attacks to take down his opponents. The orcs had armor cover their body however it was work against them in the lizardmen Domain. The strategy was working for now. Gabiru will soon learn the dreadfulness of the orc lord and why he shouldn't look down on him.
Rimuru Village
Rimuru had gathered the village together and informed them of the incoming danger of the orc lord. He knew that if the battle goes south the village will be next. Rimuru would select some members from his village to battle the orc lord, however he does not plan to engage the army in a force on force since they are greatly outnumbered. The goal was to use his forces to create an opening for him to face the orc lord. Along with his new allies the Predators, they may very help increase the opening needed. Rimura had a thought.
"Can the Predators also use skill and magiclus? Well they do possess advanced technology. I doubt they would be interested in magiclus and there is the possibility that they could." Rimura thought to himself.
Somewhere inside Lizardmen Territory
A mirage leaps through the trees as it patrols around the lizardmen territory. Scar had gone ahead to get eyes on the battlefield, provide updates and make sure none of the orcs try to escape . He leaps from tree to tree covering a great distance easily. He came to the wall and proceeded to climb up. Once he reached the top he received a message from the base. *Decloak SFX*(AVP attire) Scar reads the message and opens the updated map. It shows the map of the lizardmen engaging the orcs. Scar heads off to the known area, the Mashes.
Mashes current battlefield
Gabiru, having taken command, confronts the orc army. He makes good use of the Mashes and their numbers while engaging the orcs. He was personally directing and guiding them. Scar high up in the trees observe the battlefield. He noticed Gabiru leading them.
*Heat vision/Magic Eye* *Zooms in SFX* Scanning…
Scan Complete
Lightly Armored
Weapon: Spear Vortex
Magiculs level: mid
*Neural Scan..
Group: Jura Forrest
Race: Lizardmen
Rank: Son of Ruler
*Normal view*
The battle continues on and the lizardmen we're holding their own. Scar was about to leave until there was a change on the battlefield. Gabiru and his men stop as they witness the orcs eat their own fallen men. Gabiru's men could not believe that they would eat their own comards. One lizardman got too close and was pulled in. The soldier tried to fight back but he could not break free and was eaten alive. Scar performs a scan on the orcs
Neural Scanning….*SFX*
Scan complete
Group: Jura Forest
Race: Orcs
Rank: Foot Solider
Threat level: Exercise extreme caution, constant state of hunger, will devour anything living and dead.
Scar recalls Treyni explaining the skill that the orc lord uses called Starving One. Scar realized that this could be problematic. After watching the orcs, there was a change in their movements as well. Gabiru prepared his men as there was a shift in the battle now.
"The orcs have flippers just like us? This is outside of my expectations." Gabiru in disbelief.
"Gabiru-sama! Our escape route has been cut off. We can no longer flee."
The only choice he had was to break through the orcs defensive line. One of the lizardmen soldiers points out another group of orcs wearing black armor. Gabiru decided to confront the black armor orcs. After watching first hand Scar send an update back to base.
Lizardmen village, throne room
The Chief, his daughter and the other lizardmen that are captured by Gabiru waited inside the throne room. Gabiru disregards his father's warning about the orc lord and chooses to go on the offense. The orcs have now invaded their domain and the lizardmen risk extinction if they lose this war. The Chief has not given up hope and sends his daughter out to find Rimuru.
"Daughter, the hope of the lizardmen rests with you. You must go and find Rimuru."
"Yes father. I will make haste."
A orc soldier enters the room and slaughters two lizardmen.
"Found some hiding out here. No matter where you hide, we will find and offer you to our king. You should be honored." orc in black armor declared.
"Go! I will hold him off!" Chief commanded.
The Chief turned his attention back to the orc.
"I shall be your opponent. Show me what you got!" Chief draws the orc's attention.
"Heh. Hopefully you'll entertain me better than your soldiers!"
The Chief's daughter takes off and heads into the forest but she is followed by more orcs. High up in the trees, one of Scar's motion sensors picks up the Chief's daughter running from the palace and into the forest.
"Must find Rimuru." Chief daughter talking and running.
High up in the trees near the Mashes
Scar continued to observe the battlefield until he received a ping for one of his motion sensors he set up in the forest. Inside his mask, information from the motion sensor display. Scar wasted no time begins his pursuit *Cloak Activated SFX*.
Rimuru force heading to the Mashes
Rimuru and his force were in the middle of preparing for camp. He brought with him Shion, Benimaru, Hakurou, Souei, Ranga and 100 pairs of goblin riders. While setting up camp Rimuru sent Souei to check the surrounding area. During that time Gobuta had asked Rimuru about the weapon he was promised, however Rimuru almost forgot about it. Luckily Souei contacted Rimuru just in time to bail him out.
"Rimuru-sama are you free right now?" Souei sent a telepathic message.
"Nice timing, Souei. What do you have for me?"
"There is a fight going on. One of them is the advisor of the Chief and the other is the orcs. He appears to be showing off to his subordinate and bullying the advisor."
"I see. This may be a little rude on my part but it's a good chance to gauge the orcs. Continue to observe them carefully until I get there. Don't let him die. I'm curious as to why he is by himself out here."
"As you command."
"Ranga, Shadow Step to Souei current position."
"Yes, Rimuru-sama"
Somewhere The Forest
The Chief daughter could not shake off her pursuers and was left with no choice but to fight. The Higher Orc toys with her as she is no match for him.
"I am bored of this, time to put you out of your misery." Higher Orc declared.
"Let's eat her alive so we can hear her scream." One soldier shouts.
"No, I like it better when they beg us to stop." Another soldier shouts.
After growing bored of her the Higher Orc delivers a hard blow that sends her flying back. The chief's daughter is breathing heavily and not able to stand back up.
"Father. Mother. I'm sorry I've failed our race." Chief daughter thinking of her people.
High above in the tree a stealthy Predator stalks its prey from above. Scar had tracked the group and was watching from high above preparing to strike. It was getting dark and visibility was not so great which made the perfect opportunity for Scar to strike.
*Heat vision/Magic Eye* *Zooms in SFX* Scanning…
Scan Complete
Lightly Armored
Weapon: Unarmed
Scanning…
Scanning Complete
Heavy Armored
Weapons: Ax,Spears, Swords
*Neural Scan* Scanning SFX*
Scan Complete
Group: Jura Forrest
Race: Lizardmen
Rank: Daughter of Ruler
*Normal view*
Scar vs Orcs
The Higher Orc and his men began to close in on the Chie daughter. Souei was about to make a move when suddenly there was movement in the bushes next to orcs. They stopped and looked to see what it was. A small monster runs out the bush.
"There goes a little snack, some of you go after it." The Higher Orc commanded and a couple of them went after the monster.
The Chief daughter looks around and barely sees three red lines aimed down on one of the unsuspecting orcs. *Plasma Caster SFX* One of the orc soldiers now has a hole in his upper body. The others look around to locate the attacker. Scar uncloak has a combi spear ready. One orc decided to look up and before he could say anything Scar threw his combi spear with such force the orc soldier was pinned to a tree behind him. The other orcs turned around to see what was going on. The pinned orc points to the trees. The Chef's daughter and orcs saw something large and fast leaping from one side of the forest to the other disappearing in mid-air and into the forest.
"What was that?" One orc soldier asks.
"After it!" The Higher Orc commanded.
A couple more soldiers prepared to take off when a flash of light went through them and hit another group of orcs setting them on fire.*High Powered Plasma Caster SFX* The Orc guts were blown out and they fell. The Chef's daughter is not sure what's happening and wonders what is picking off the orcs so easily. Souei had an idea on who it was and decided to wait and see how it plays out. The remaining orcs enter the forest cautiously. Scar remaining undetected, targets the orcs that entered the treeline and pulls out an experimental smart disc.*Smart Disc SFX* It lights up red and orange and Scar throws it at the orcs. The orcs hear a strange noise and hear trees falling down for unknown reasons. The Higher Orc and the Chief's daughter were waiting in the open area until they heard the strange noise followed by screams. A few orcs run out of the forest.
"Did you get him?" The Higher Orc asked them.
They didn't even get a chance to answer, since the smart discs caught up to them. *Buzzsaw SFX* The Smart disc finds its target blood was spraying everywhere. Multiple discs were cutting up the orcs from the inside and the orcs were screaming. The Chief's daughter was horrified since she has never seen something so brutal before. The Higher Orc was beginning to lose his cool and he had one soldier left next to him. They hear heavy footsteps approaching them. Scar walking towards the opening still cloaked.
"What are you waiting for, go after it!" The Higher Orc commanded him.
The Orc soldier drew his weapon and charged in. Scar sees the Orc coming towards him and decloak and activates his wrist blades *Wrist Blade SFX*. The orc see a large muscular humanoid figure inside the forest area walking towards him. Outside in the area the Higher Orc waits for his soldier. He decided not to wait anymore and turned his attention towards the Chief's daughter Souie was there standing between the two.
"Who are you? Are you here to steal my prey too?"
"I can't allow you to further harm this one. It would be problematic for my master. Rimuru-sama wishes to hear about the current situation." Souie replied while looking back at the Chief's daughter.
The Higher Orc wasting no time decided to ambush Souie while he was not looking but Souie was much quicker and slashes at the Higher Orc. Shortly afterwards Rimuru and the others arrive.
"You must be the Chief's advisor." Rimuru entered the area.
Rimuru notices she is fatally wounded and treats immediately. She was in disbelief that she managed to make a full recovery so quickly. Shortly after she recovered, one of the orcs came flying out and rolling on the ground. He was battered and cut up and missing his chest armor. Scar walks out into the open area where Rimuru and the others were.
"Oh, so one of you was out here as well?" Rimuru notices Scar.
The orc gets up and runs towards Scar. Scar grabs the orc by the neck and lifts him up. He stabs him with the wrists blades and then pulls at his spine. After two tugs he pulls out his spinal cord with the head still attached and the body drops.*Predator Crackling Noise*The Chief's daughter has seen her share of battle but nothing like a Predator ripping someone's spine out. She puked after watching Scar claim a trophy.
"The Devil of Jura!" The Chief's daughter calls out and panics.
"It's ok, he is on our side." Rimaura reassures her.
"Who are you people?"
"Oh yeah, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Rimuru Tempest and I'm here to form an alliance with the lizardmen.
"Eh?"
"Hey Souie, is the orc still alive?"
"Of course, I missed his vital points. I figure there could be some information we could extract from him." Souie replied.
"Wait, the orc has his other followers?" She points out.
"Don't worry, I took care of them already." Souie replied.
"Eh? When.. how?"
"I used my other clones to handle them. They were only foot soldiers and probably didn't have any useful information to extract." Souie explained.
"My men. You all will fall before our lord, " Higher Orc barked.
"Insolent! You dare look down on Rimuru-sama!" Shion shouts and brings down her might sword.
"Wait! We need to ask -" Souei tried to tell Shion they still needed the prisoner but his words fell on deaf ears.
"I've taken care of that idiot for you Rimuru-sama." Shion looking to be praised.
Rimuru was speechless and not sure what to say to her. The Higher Orc didn't have a chance as he was pulverized. The Chief's daughter in disbelief how strong and powerful the Rimuru party is. Though she did not see all of the Predator Scar's power and abilities, she believed him to be formidable. After all, many people have heard of the Devil of Jura but none have actually seen them in action. The Chief daughter remembered her secret mission from her father however she had some else in mind.
"I have a request. Please save my father and idiot brother." she pleaded.
"Can you tell us more about the situation?" Rimura asked.
"My brother Gabiru has locked up our Chief and decided to take on the orc lord. Sadly he has been looking down on the orc lord too much and I fear that he may cause our extinction. You have the Oni and Devil of Jura following you. If you all I know you can save them." Chief daughter pleaded.
"I'm glad you recognize the greatness in Rimuru. I know he will save you and your people." Sihon applaud the Chiefs daughter
"Really?"
"I have great faith in you."
"Then the lizardmen will be saved? Rimuru-sama has not said anything yet."
Rimura just signed as he received another job thanks to Shion however he knows that he has to confront the orc lord either way.
"One thing I want to clear up before we head out."
"What's that?"
"He is not one of my followers." Rimuru points out.
"Eh? He isn't? "
They both look in Scars direction as he finishes working something. Scar had just finished cleaning his new trophy. Scar gazed at it for a moment and placed it behind him and went to retrieve his gear.
"That's right. They will be helping us in the upcoming battle against the orc lord." Rimuru explained.
Scar had retrieved his combi spears and headed back to Rimuru group. He stopped several feet from them and extended his arm out like he was calling something to him. A few of the corps wiggle and the smart-discs pop out and return to him. The other smart discs return to him and in one motion they return to the disc in his hand. Scar shakes it and then places it on his hip and face Rimuru group. Scar began to walk towards them. Shion gave Scar a hard look. Scar notice Shion was staring at him pretty hard.
"Oi Shion. He is not the one you faced before." Rimuru points out.
"Eh?"
"The one you face had a red line over his mask. This one has two lines on the head."
"Oh, I see." Shion taking a closer look.
Rimuru turned his attention to the Chief's daughter.
"By the way, you are the head's daughter, correct?" Rimuru asked.
"Yes, I am."
"Splendid, with this we have established an allegiance. Any objections?"
"No objection."
"Souie, can you Shadow Step to her fathers location?" Rimuru asked.
"It seems possible, he replied.
"After all we did form an alliance, so helping each other out is only natural, right?" Rimuru looking at Scar.
Scar, hearing Rimuru words, reminded him of his rite of passage in Antarctica. During that incident the Xenomorphs got loose and he allied with the human Lex to defeat the Queen. Lex proves herself to be capable by killing a Xenomorph. Perhaps he will see more capable individuals in the future. Scar prepared to head back to the Mashes.
"Hold on a second. It will be quicker if you travel with us." Rimura stopping Scar.
Scar looks around at the others and then back at Rimuru. He gave a slow head nod. *Predator Crackling Noise*
Elsewhere in the Forest
Lapis and Gelmud were walking through the forest.
"Everything is going smoothly. It will only be a matter of time before the orc lord has the control of the entire forest."Gelmud is content with how things are progressing while looking into his crystal ball.
"I've prepared a little something just in case things go south. Although at this point I don't think we will need it. Be careful not to drop it." Lapis hands Gelmud a black crystal ball.
"This will do nicely. At this point there isn't anyone that can stop us."
"Now we just need to sit back and watch things play out."
"I see you two are having a nice chat." Treynni making an entrance
"Eh? Who might you be?" Gelmud ask
"Ah Gelmud-sama, that's the forest manager." Lapis points out.
"What!"
"Correct. Evil schemers cannot escape my sight. So tell me, what are you guys scheming inside the forest?" Treynne asked with a smile.
"Ah, about that. I cannot reveal things about my clients. So do you think you can turn the other way and we will be out here." Lapis replied.
"Is that so? That's too bad. Those who disrupt the peace inside the forest shall be punished." Treynni summoned a spirit.
"Ah shit." Lapis not liking where things are going.
Treynni extends her arm to command her spirit.
"Rupture Atmosphere compress!"
The attack aimed at Lapis and Gelmud, Lapis took most of the attack and only lost an arm.
"Gelmud-sama, it's best to retreat. There is nothing for us here."
"You may plead for your life anytime." Treynni preparing to attack again.
"Umm.. I'll pass on that. I'll just watch from the sideline form here on. Good luck to you." Lapis, taking his leave and disappearing in a smokescreen he summoned.
The smokescreen disappeared and both of the individuals were gone. Trey had a very uneasy feeling despite the two suspects being gone.
"So they ran away. Although they may be gone, there is a very unpleasant presence. I will believe in Rimuru and the Devils of Jura."
The metallic ball that Treyni had started to beep very slowly. She pulls it out and it beeps at a very slow pace.
"Looks like they are on the move to confront them."
Somewhere in the forest
Wolf and Scarface were leaping through the trees, heading to the battlefield where Scar and the others were. Along the way, many shadows are seen following along with the Predators as they head for battle. (AVP armor)
The Mashes
Rimuru was high in the sky observing the battlefield of the Mashes. Using his magical perception, he was able to get a better idea of the battlefield. He could see the lizardmen and the orcs army. The lizardmen were completely surrounded and had no way of escaping. Gabiru was currently in a one on one battle with the Orc General, wearing black armor. Gabiru appeared to have some skill which slightly impressed Rimuru. The fight continued on and Gabiru was starting to fall behind after a few attacks landed.
"Gabiru-sama let us help you!" one subordinate calls out.
"No! Stay back! This is my fight. The opponent is not someone that you guys can handle." Gabiru commanded his men to stay back.
Gabiru's subordinates admire him for his bravery and willingness to protect his men. Rimuru, still observing from above, checks on the situation with the Chief.
Chief Throne room
The Chief covered in wounds was down on one knee. The opponent before was indeed a formidable one. He still would not yield to the Higher Orc in front of him.
"I must say, I'm impressed that you manage to last this long but I'm afraid your luck is just about worn out."
"Ha! So long as there's breath in my body, the lizardmen will not yield." Chief replied.
So after, his daughter returns to his side.
"Father!"
"Why have you come back?"
"I've brought reinforcements with me. I've formed an alliance with the one called Rimuru."
"Looks like the lizardmen will be saved then?"
"Yes father. Now is not the time to give up hope."
"You look well Chief." Souei making an appearance.
"Souei-dono?"
"Who the hell-" Higher Orc was immobilized.
"So strong." The Chief was speechless.
"That reaction is about right." Chief daughter nodded.
Mash
The Orc General and Gabiru's battle continues on.
"I grow bored of this fight. It's time to end this." The Orc General points his ax at Gabiru.
Chaos Eater. Strange snake-like aura rushes towards Gabiru looking to devour him. Gobta, making it just in time, knocks Gabiru over to avoid the attack. Gabiru fell to the ground and then looked up to see who it was. He recognized Gobta as the one he battled at Rimuru's village.
"Have you come to help us?" Gabiru asked.
"Yes, we are here under Rimuru's orders." Gobta replied.
"Rimuru? Never heard of him. Must be a nobody. Orc General mocking the Rimuru.
"Did he just insult Rimuru-sama?" Gobta not taking the insult lightly.
A massive explosion was set off behind the Orc General. The Orc General is in disbelief on the scale of magic that is being displayed.
"Have the lizardmen been holding back on us?" Orc General in shock.
"Looks like they have already started." Ranga making an appearance.
The Orc General turns and sees more reinforcements for the lizardmen.
"There are more of them? No matter, all who oppose us, only death awaits them." Orc General declares.
Gobta looked around and didn't see Scar around
Meanwhile, behind the Orc General, the Oni make their appearance in the dust cloud of the explosion.
"Next time warn me about that skill of yours." Shion complained.
"Well, that's why I told you to stand clear, since it's the first time I used that skill."
"Oh you two can worry about that later. Right now we are on the battlefield and the enemy is all around us." Hakura pointed out.
"Who are they?" One Orc soldier points out.
"Heh, you don't recognize us after you destroyed our village?" Benimaru points out.
"It can't be! They look different from the last time we saw them." Orc soldier in disbelief.
"It can't be helped then. I'll say this once. Step aside or die."
"Ha, do you actually think we would move just because you changed your appearance." one soldier mocking them.
"Fine then, suit yourself." Benimaru gathered a black fire.
Rimuru and his forces began their battle with the orc army. Meanwhile high above in the trees Scar had a clear view of the whole battlefield. Before he steps out of Ranga Shadow Step he activates his stealth camouflage and heads to higher ground. Before he went into Ranga Shadow Step he received some instruction from Wolf that would assist Rimuru in creating a path for him to fight. Scar activated his shoulder cannon and took aim. Scar began to press a few buttons on his wrist computer(Wrist Computer SFX) and then his Plasma Caster change barrier. He pressed a few more buttons then closed the top. Scar hand began to glow as he placed it on top of his wrist computer. Scar looking back on the battlefield he plotted multiple points and began to fire his shots. *Plasma Caster Firing SFX* Multiple light blue looking spheres were fired into different sectors of the battlefield. Each of these spheres were compressed heat of extremely high temperatures. When these spheres hit the ground they were just a little bigger than the one that Benimaur shot off but these were much hotter in temperature. Massive heat waves were set off on the battlefield.
"Man that's hot! Who just set off those things and didn't warn us about that." Gobta complained.
"Has anyone seen the Devils of Jura? Didn't they agree to assist us in the upcoming battle?" Shion asked.
"I'm sure that was probably one of them that set off those heat waves just now." Benimaru points out.
Raindrops began to fall from the sky followed by a lot of thunder. Some of the orcs looked up to the sky for a moment. *Thunder and Lighting SFX* In the middle of the battlefield, a purple sphere giving off electrical energy was seen. The thunder and lighting was becoming more active. Rimuru looked from above though something was off about this.
"This storm appeared out of nowhere, doesn't seem natural."
"Notice-, this storm was created in an unnatural way." Great Sage points out.
"Ha? Who the hell just makes a storm like this out of nowhere." Rimuru in disbelief.
"Notice- source detected."
Rimuru looks down at the battlefield and sees a purple sphere with electrical discharges circling around the sphere. Shortly after a barrage of lighting hit the orc army. orcs and dead bodies were flying everywhere but when they hit the ground they turned to dust.
"Who the hell just set that off without warning?" Gobta complained.
"That was a rather impressive attack. Who did that come from?" Hakuro wondered.
"Look, over there!" Shion pointed out.
The smoke was still clearing but there was something there. Electricity was crackling around two figures standing back to back. It was Wolf and Scarface entering the battlefield. The opening has been made.
"Ho ho ho. Here I thought these were not the type to make a flashy entrance." Hakuro pointed out.
"Well I'm glad that, attack was well coordinated and controlled that hit the orc army. " Benimaru complimented them.
"Well there are a lot of orcs, so hitting them was probably a simple matter for them."
"Still we can't forget our objective."
"Indeed. This is Rimuru's grand entrance and we all need to do our part.
"Shion, you're up."
"Finally, time to cut loose." Shion unleashes her large sword and heads off into battle.
Shion is finally able to go wild on the battlefield. She charges through the battlefield cutting down the enemies with her large katana. She spots Scarface across the battlefield battling the orcs. She decided to play a little prank and smack an enemy orcs at him for a little payback. Scarface notices the enemy orcs coming his way. Scarface catches him by the head and crushes his skull with one hand. Shion just smirks at him. Scarface looks over at a group of enemy orcs and points at them with his glaive. They were suddenly pulled under by something. Shion was a little curious as to what happened to them. Scarface points in her direction as a shadow hurls the enemy orcs at her. Shion cuts them up with her sword. Shion was a little mad that her prank failed.
Elsewhere in the forest
Gelmud slams his crystal ball on the ground.
"God dammit! My plan is ruined! What the hell is all this?! All that planning is gone to waste. I have to do something to fix all this otherwise he'll kill me."
Demon lord Clayman castle
A demon lord dressed in a white tuxedo with white gloves, sips on a glass of wine while looking out the window. He is later joined by his comrade Lapis who tells him about the situation in the Jura forest.
"It's hard to believe that you messed up Lapis." Clayman sipped on his wine.
"Hey even I can mess up once in a while Clayman." Lapis points out.
" Still, we told Gelmud not to get involved directly. Now he is forced to go down there personally. What a useless man."
"Well, he was able to provide you with some entertainment for tonight." Lapis hands Clayman a crystal ball. The ball shows mostly Rimuru subordinates before it showed Wolf and Rimuru.
"What is that?" Clayman curious
"Oh that well… actually I don't know. I've never seen that before. This other one in the mask? Well, I take back what I said about Gelmud being useless. I'll definitely enjoy tonight's entertainment." Clayman amused.
Mash battlefield
Rimuru, still observing from above, is in disbelief over how his force is crushing the orcs lords forces.
"You know it almost seems unfair how easily the orc lord numbers are diminishing." Rimuru was really surprised.
Rimuru continued his observation until he spotted the orc lord. The orc lord definitely had the aura of something dangerous.
"I'm hungry, find me something to eat. Anything will do." orc lord commented.
Rimuru noticed the orc next to him wearing a black hood was almost as strong as him.
"The orc lord doesn't look very intelligent. That other guy next to him seems just a little bit stronger." Rimuru noted.
"Notice, orc lord's mind is slowly being corroded away." Great Sage responded.
Shortly after he made that comment someone flew right past him at high speeds and landed in the battlefield and started ranting.
"What the hell is all this? My brilliant plan that I came up with? Why haven't you evolved yet you dumb brute? And, who are all these monsters I've not seen before? What the hell is that?..." Gelmud continued to rant.
Rimuru wonders who is this guy coming out of nowhere throwing a temper tantrum. While he continues the Oni approaches him.
"Huh? Oni?" Gelmud was surprised.
"You wouldn't happen to be the one responsible for what happened to our village?" Hakurou asked.
"Yeah it was me. So what about it."
Benimaru appears in front of him and cuts off one of his ears. Gelmud screams in pain after losing one ear.
"That nothing compared what happened to our comrades and family that were eaten alive!" Benimaru shouts. The Onis began to exact their revenge on Gelmud.
Elsewhere on the battlefield the Predators were engaging the orc army and making sport of them.
Gelmud was receiving a one sided beatdown from the Onis. Looking at the orc lord, he calls out to him to save him. Since the battle has started the orc lord finally made a move. Gelmud laughs and mocks everyone as they will witness the power of the orc lord. While Gelmud was mocking everyone, his head was suddenly cut off by the orc lord. The attack was so sudden that the Oni and Rimuru were in shock. The black crystal ball that Gelmud had fell and shattered on the ground. A black smoke exploded and four strange demonic creatures covered in the black smoke flew up in the air and out into the forest.
Elsewhere in the forest
Treyni was waiting patiently for the battle to conclude with the orc lord until she felt the presence of something very unpleasant enter the forest.
"What is this unsettling feeling I'm getting?" Treyni looking around the forest.
She takes off to investigate the disturbance.
Mash battlefield
After the orc lord cut off Gelmud's head, he began to consume his body and head, leaving nothing behind. A corrosive black aura surrounded the orc lord and slowly expanded. Everyone backed up so that they wouldn't get caught by the aura.
Elsewhere on the battlefield Wolf was taking out the orcs. He thrust his combi spear in one orc soldier and tossed him into another group. Another group of soldiers looking to surround Wolf. Wolf grabs his wipe and infuses it with electricity and begins cutting up and electrocuting them. More soldiers approach him and put his wipe away and draw his combi spear. Wolf leaps towards one and guts him. He pulls it out and thrust it in the head of another. Wolf infuses it with electrical energy and throws at dozens of soldiers and then recalls it. Wolf spots another orc stumbling to get up. He collapses his combi spear and activates his plasma caster and targeting laser. *Predator targeting laser SFX* A fierce wind is blown behind Wolf. He turns around and sees the orc lords transforming. Wolf, taking an interest, heads over and shoots the soldier while walking away.
The orcs see their king transform into a demon lord Orc Disaster. The appearance is still large however he is more lean and conditioned for combat in this form. The army took a knee for the new demon lord. The Orc Disaster examining himself and his new form.
"So this is the power of a demon lord. From this day forth, I will be feared as Disaster Orc, Gerudo"
Gerudo looks ahead and sees the Oni.
Onis vs Orc Disaster
Shion charges in to attack Gerudo. He effortlessly catches her attack with his giant butcher knife. Shion struggled to get him to move and was suddenly pushed back. She managed to maintain her footing when she landed. Gerudo charges in to attack her but Hakurou jumps in and cuts his head clean off. Unexpectedly the body still moved without the head and attacked Hakurou. Hakurou was able to block the heavy attacks and put some distance between the two of them.
"To think he could still attack even without his head. What a terrifying regeneration ability." Hakurou points out.
"Let's try something else." Benimaru suggested.
Gerudo grabs his own head and places it back on his head. He proceeded to move forward but was caught by Souei threads. He followed up wrapping him up in more threads and Benimaru followed up by shooting his new black flames at him. Ranga steps in and follows up with a new skill called Death Storm. A violent storm and tornado hits Gerudo. When the storm was done Gerudo was seen with his arm cut off and chewing it.
"Well that's a demon lord for ya. it's rather impressive that he was able to survive that attack." Rimuru commented.
"I'm out of ideas." Benimaru is not sure what else to do.
"If this was a battle of attrition, we'll be worn out eventually and fall to him." Hakurou made a notice.
Gerudo places his arm back on. One of the Orc soldiers offered himself up so that his king could recover. Gerudo went to reach for him but was stopped. He looked and saw part of his arm cut off by something. Wolf used his whip to cut Gerudo's arm off.
"Look, it's one of them." Benimaru points out.
The orc soldiers prepared to run towards Wolf but they were cut in half by energy disks and smart disks from Scar. Another group from a different side charged in but a shadow swallowed them up by Scarface. Gerudo picked up his arm and reattached it and it slowly healed itself. Wolf analyzes Gerudo for a moment and then looks up at Rimuru. He points his spear at him and then at Gerudo. Rimuru noticed and came down.
"I was just waiting for this moment. I'll take it from here." Rimuru announced.
Rimuru makes his way towards Gerudo. He takes off his mask and leaves it with Shion. Rimuru begins his fight with Gerudo. Wolf stood back and observed the Rimuru fight. Wolf, having fought countless battles and creatures, noticed Rimuru was still not used to fighting yet. During the fight, Rimuru went from defense to offense. He was using a combination of sword attacks and black flame to cut off one of Gerudo's arms that would stop it from recovering.
Rimuru would continue his offense until Gerudo switched his tactic and went for ranged attacks Dance of the Dead. After a few attacks he managed to close the distance and restrain Rimuru, but it was a trap that Rimuru set up. A fiery circle surrounds them both of the lm and Gerudo begins to burn. Something unexpected had happened, the intense heat seemed to not be as effective as it should. The reason it was not effective was because Gerudo acquired heat resistance. Once the flare had died down Gerudo was covered in something. Rimuru reverted back to his slime form and the two were locked in a battle of corroding and consuming each other.
Inner World
Rimuru found himself in a desert somewhere. Gerudo also appeared but was looking out in the distance. A group of small orc children were starving until another orc came and chopped off his arm and gave it to the children so that they wouldn't starve. Here Gerudo explains to Rimuru what happened. There was a great famine in the land and the orcs were facing extinction. That is when the demon lord Gelmud appeared. He gave him food and a name. In addition he told him a way he can save his people from starving. The rest of the events that unfold is as they know it.
"With this skill, the Starving One's, those who are under my rule won't die. By doing this, I am able to save my companions. I didn't expect that I would be part of some wicked plan. I will continue to eat everything to save my companions. I cannot afford to be eaten here." orc lord Explained."
"I have the upper hand in our battle. It's your loss." Rimuru points out.
"My companions are starving. I cannot lose here. If I die, they will carry the weight of my sins. There is no turning back now."
"I will consume the sins of you and your brethren."
"You would eat our sins?"
"I'm just a greedy creature so it's no big deal. So sleep soundly."
"Ah, O greedy one that has consumed my sins, I thank you. My hunger is now appeased."
Gerudo's consciousness faded inside Rimuru, his name was Gerudo.
Elsewhere in the forest
The four demonic creatures covered in black mist landed far from the battlefield. The Goliath, a large saurian-like monster with spiny skin that resembles igneous rock. A Lovecratian beast with four eyes, the Kraken. The sneakist of the monsters, the Wraith. The last of the demonic monsters was arachnid monster that looks like a spider and human Gorgon. The demonic monsters were supposed to be insurance of some kind however with no one to offer them a price for their service, they decide to settle in but first they need to consume food and grow. They prepared to take off when dark blue light flashed behind them. A tear in reality itself and a large dragon like creature pop through. A rogue Niohogg sent to this world for an unknown reason. It looks at the prey before him and sneers at them. There was little to no warning as one of the demonic monsters, Gorgon was impaled from behind by its tail. It pulled the monster in and eat it. The other demonic monster took off into the forest while the rogue Niohogg ate its prey and roared up to the sky, it echoed throughout the forest. The rogue demon senses something and tossed the corpse to the side and then it disappears. Treyni arrives at the scene and she feels the presence of something evil and there are multiple of them. She found some blood and followed it behind some bushes. Treyni saw a demonic spider head that she had never seen before. Treyni senses the battle has concluded and takes off.
Mash Battlefield
The battle with the orcs has concluded and Rimuru has defeated the Disaster Orc, Gerudo. He walks over to comrades and they praise him over his victory. Shortly after Treyni made her appearance.
"As one would expect from Rimuru-sama, the promise was held splendidly." Treyni smiled as she approached Rimuru.
"Treyni, excellent timing."
"There is much work that needs to be done. It will be quite busy."
Treyni turns around and makes an announcement about what will happen next from there.
"With this event concluded, a discussion will be held tomorrow about the management rights of the forest. The time will be early morning tomorrow south-west from here in the open space in the forest. All races present will be at the meeting tomorrow morning." Treyni announced.
Rimuru watched as he saw Treyni handle things like a good manager would do.
"The chairman will be Rimuru Tempest. I'm sure no one will have any objections to this." Treyni announced.
"EEEHHHH!" Rimuru in shock.
The Predators, having fulfilled their agreement to assist, prepare to take off back into the forest. Wolf watched Treyni continue to give her guidance for the meeting tomorrow. He collapsed his combi spear and prepared to leave until Treyni appeared in front of him.
"Where do you think you're going?" Treyni asked Wolf.
Wolf looked down at her and kept on walking.
"Hey, this involves you too. Don't think that this doesn't involve you guys either. I especially expect all of you to be there as well." Treyni gets in front of Wolf again and points at Scarface and Scar.
Wolf looked back where Rimuru was and noticed something different about him but he wasn't sure what it was.
Magicules Eye/Heat mode
Scanning… SFX
Scan Complete
Armed
Magicus Reading Extremely high.
-Acquired demonic seed
Wolf slowly started walking towards Rimuru. Everyone was curious about what was about to happen next. Once Wolf was closer to where Rimuru was he took another look.
*Cycling modes SFX
*Zoom in SFX*
*Imagine of the demonic seed*
*Predator Crackling Noise*
Wolf looked to his left and right.
"Everyone give us a moment." Rimuru sending everyone away.
"Rimuru-sama.." Shion is concerned.
"It's ok."
"As you command."
Shion and the others put some distance between Wolf and Rimura. After distancing themselves from quite far from Rimuru, Shion turned around and saw the other Predators over there.
The Conference
All the races that were present on the battlefield were at the present at the conference, most of them. Treyni looked around for Wolf and the others. She was a little irritated that they were not present after she went through hassle to find them even though it was they who found her. Everyone else was present and ready to begin. Rimuru in his slime form resting on Shion's lap. The orcs regained their rationality and felt dreadful about what happen
"I'll just say what's on everyone's mind, then I'll hear your thoughts. First thing, I don't think the orcs committed any crime. I'm sure everyone that suffered losses would disagree but let me explain the reason behind it and the current situations." Rimuru explained.
While Rimuru explained the situition, Treyni's eyes were scanning the forest from left to right. She felt the evil presence from yesterday and it's slowly growing.
Elsewhere in the forest
The demonic creatures were hunting and eating any living creature they came across. It didn't matter if it was small or large. They track it down, eat it and then move on to the next one.
Conference
Rimuru had explained the situation with the orcs.
"I will take on all the orcs' sins. If you have any complaints I'll hear them out."
"Wait, that is not a very logical thing to do." one orc representative expressed
"This is the promise that I made with Gerudo."
"But isn't that a bit unfair?"
"There is one unchanging rule that rules over all monsters. The survival of the fittest." Benimaru explained.
"That is indeed the one rule that governs all. After all, Rimuru-sama is the winner in the first place. I have no objections to your decision." The Chief of lizardmen explained.
The discussion moved towards helping the orcs relocate around the forest and teaching them technical skills so that they could rebuild their own home at some point. Rimuru suggests an alliance with all the monster species living in the forest and that they all would help in building the country. Many were on board with the idea and would gladly willing to help with it including the orcs. Each species present slowly began to take a knee bowing to Rimuru. Rimuru was not sure what was going as the Oni were also bowing.
"Why is everyone kneeling to me?" Rimuru thought to himself. He looked over at Treyni who was just smiling.
"It has been decided then. As the one who manages the forest, I Treyn, hereby pledge, That I recognize Rimura-sama as the Master of the Great Jura Forest. Under that name the Great Alliance of the Jura forest has been established. Looking forward to working with you." Treyni smiled
"EEEHH?Treyni wasn't the master?" Rimuru in disbelief of the news.
"Uh.. everyone please take care of me." Rimuru is sweating bullets.
Rimuru looked around at everyone present and then remembered something.
"Ahem. With the Great Alliance established I have an announcement of my own. I would like to welcome a few new members." Rimuru announced.
Everyone looked around as for who he could be talking about.
*Predator Crackling Noise*
Everyone looked behind and saw the Predators standing in the back like they were there the whole time.( Scar AVP Dark attire) (Wolf IV526 attire Gray) (Scarface Concrete Jungle attire)
"Rimura-sama, what are they doing here?" one orc representative asked.
Wolf, Scarface and Scar made their way to Rimuru. The others, still in disbelief, watch as the Predators walk past everyone.
"Ahem. Please welcome Scar, Scarface and their leader Wolf."
Everyone was silent, shocked and in disbelief.
"Um, Rimuru-sama?" Benimaru called to Rimuru.
"What's up?"
"How exactly did you convince them to become your subordinates?" Benimaru asked.
"I didn't."
"Huh? You must be joking?"
"I wish I was, but that is how it kept repeating "name" a few times."
"Hahahahaha." voice mimics Bruno.
"Before I forget, this is for you three." Rimuru pulls out three katanas for each Predator.
They each examine it. Scar admired the craft of this weapon. He looks over at Wolf and gives a head nod.
"Scarface?" Shion repeating his name.
"Wolf?" Treyni also repeated his name.
"Scar?" Chief daughter repeating his name.
"Alright everyone, let's take a little break." Rimuru suggested.
There was a short break and once they came back, they talked about how they plan to feed so many orcs despite being spread out.
"The trenant that are under my care will be able to provide the necessary provisions. We will need assistance in transporting them." Treyni explained.
"I will take command in transporting them. Ranga, can we get assistance from the tempest wolves?" Benimaru took up the task.
"Take as many as you need." Ranga replied.
"You're not coming?" Benimaru asked.
"I will stay by Rimuru-sama's side." Ranga disappears into Rimuru shadow.
The Great Jura Alliance move began making preparations. Treyni approaches Rimuru about her concerns about transportation.
"Rimuru-sama do you have a moment?" Treyni asked.
"What can I do for you Treyni-san?" Rimuru still in his slime form on Shion's lap.
"I didn't want to bring this up during the meeting."
Rimuru took his human form and stumbled a bit as he was still recovering from naming the Predators.
"What is it?"
"I not sure but there is something sinister in the forest that has left me restless. I found something in the forest. It's not from the forest."
Rimuru recalls the four black mist creatures that flew from the battlefield.
"Have you been able to find it?"
"I found one but it was already dead."
"Something else got to it."
"Yes, I'm certain there are more. Lately the others are feeding. "
"They eat and then hide."
"But that's normal for monsters right?"
"It's eating a lot."
"You don't think it will attack?"
"I'm not certain but we should be prepared."
"It hasn't attacked us yet but if its presence is that disturbing, I don't want to put anyone at risk."
"These provisions are important, we can't delay them."
Wolf walks in and looks at the two of them.
"Wolf, great timing." Rimuru smiled.
*Predator Crackling Noise*
"You've heard about what's going on?"
Wolf just gave a slow head nod.
"While they are transporting the provisions, I need you and your group to make sure nothing happens to them. I will also send someone to help out."
"Of course he'll do it." Voice mimic Shion.
"Well if you insist." Rimuru just smirks for a bit then gets back to business.
"I will also go and send someone to assist them." Treyni informed them while looking at Wolf.
"I will inform Shion and Benimaru about this. I'll also inform everyone to be on their guard while transporting the provisions."
Near the Trenant settlement
Benimaru,Treyni, Shion, and her sister Trya waited by the provisions as the first batch were being loaded up.
"Any idea on who might come and attack us?" Shion as Benimaru.
"None. No one is that crazy, unless they have no knowledge about Rimuru-sama." Benimaru replied.
"Sister, where are the others that Rimuru-sama would send as reinforcement." Tryna asked.
"Knowing them, I'm sure they are around here somewhere." Treyni replied.
Wolf and the other casually walk up to the group.
"Sister, who is that?" Tryna asked.
"Speak of the devil and he shall appear." Treyni replied.
"I've never seen monsters like them before."
"You heard of the Devil of Jura?"
"Yes, I have. Wait, you're saying there was more than one of them? And somehow Rimuru-sama has them as his subordinate." Tryna in disbelief while looking at them.
"That's correct. We don't know how he did it but they are quite capable." Benimaru points out.
"Amazing."
"Let's go over what we know so far. Benimaru-san will take command and oversee the provisions that are transported and disturbed to the orcs that are currently scattered. The rest of us will make sure nothing happens while the goods are being transported. We will split up in three groups: Tryna and Scar will be one group. Scarface and Shion will be group two. Wolf and myself will be the other group." Treyni brief.
"Haa? You're kidding right." Shion in disbelief.
"Sister, are you sure it's safe to team up with them?" Tryna a little concerned.
"It's quite alright, they did help out in suppressing the orc lord." Treyni reassured her.
"You don't seem all that surprised Scar. You must have already known about this." Shion looking at Scarface with a serious look and her hands on her hips.
"Shion, that's Scarface. Do try to get along with him." Benimaru points out.
"I knew that! I'll show you the might of the Oni clan! Scarface!" Shion replied while pointing at Scarface.
Scarface eyes lit up and he walked closer to Shion, towering over her.
"Um, I'm Tryna. Look forward to working with you Sc.. Sc.. Scar." Tryna introduce herself.
Scar gave a slow head nod.
"Look forward to working with you." voice mimic Tryna.
"My voice?"
"Can I trade with her?" Shion asked.
"No good. We are about to begin." Treyni smiled at Shion.
Elsewhere not to far
Deep in the forest, three demonic monsters get a whiff of a lot of prey gathered and they take off towards them.
Heading towards the first camp
The group headed down one of the trails in a single line. Benimaru was near the front and Shion was near the middle of the group. Wolf and Treyni were watching from up in the trees having a good overview. Scarface was on the opposite side of Shion. Scar and Tryna were near the back. Everyone was keeping an eye out for anything unusual.
"There is nothing usual so far but that uncomfortable feeling seems to be getting stronger." Treyni thought to herself.
The three demonic monsters were making their way towards their prey until they startled a pack of birds that took off flying. Wolf squatting down sees the group of birds flying up. He looks down in the forest and sees three large demonic beasts looking up at the birds. Wolf slowly gets up and draws his plasma casters and takes aim. *Predator Laser and Targeting SFX* Treyni looks and sees the direction Wolf is aiming at. *Plasma Casters Fires SFX* The others looked in the direction that Wolf shots hit Goliath in the shoulder, the Kraken jumped and began to glide and Wraith moved forward with incredible speed. The Goliath grabs a large chunk of debris and throws it at the group (Rock Throw). The demonic monsters begin their attack.
The large rock that was thrown hits near the middle of the group. The debris hits the group knocking over those in its vicinity. Shion and the others were stumbling to get up. Shions checks on the others to make sure they are not seriously injured. The Wraith closing in at monstrous speeds abducts Shion with now warning. Shion dropped her large sword in the process. Scarface landed a moment too late. He picks up Shions sword and throws it in the direction she was abducted and disappeared into the shadows.
"Shion!" Benimaru shouts.
Benimaru stops for a moment to assess the situation and look for the best possible option at this point. The best option was to get the others out of the danger area. Benimaru commanded the others to move while Wolf and the others covered them. Wolf and Treyni were about to confront the Kraken that was heading towards them. It summons lighting that hits the tree branch where they were. Just before it hits, Wolf pushes Treyni off the tree and leaps off himself. He lands on the ground and catches Treyni at the same time.
"Give a warning before pushing me off next time!" Treyni punched Wolf in the chest.
An electric orb (Banshee mine) falls near them. Wolf while still carrying Treyni leaps away before the orb explodes.
"Looks like it won't give us a chance to breathe." Treyni and Wolf looking at the Kraken Wolf sets her down and prepares to fight the Kraken.
The Goliath leaps out of the forest and lands near the end of the line and smashes into the ground and unleashes a roar at the orcs and Fang Wolfs. Scar jumps between the two. He reaches for his combi spear and extends it. Tryna appears behind Scar to give him some back up.
Away from the trail
Scarface and Shion vs Wraith
The Wraith drops off Shion and immediately starts to attack her with its sytches-like hands. Shion is able to dodge the attacks however without her weapon, landing a hit will be dangerous.
"Tsk, I'll need my sword if I want to cut this thing clean in half." Shion is still dodging.
Shion was backed up against some trees and Wraith goes for the kill but Shion rolls out of the way and the Wraith cuts the tree in half. The Wraith began to turn around until something came flying towards it. It was Shion's sword. The Wraith moved out the way to dodge the spinning sword. Scarface appears out of the shadows with his maul and cuts off two of its arms. He lands in front of Shion and roars at the Wraith. Shion picks up swords and readies herself. The Wraith began to glow white (Supernova)(Decoy) and started attacking them both furiously. Scarface blocks one of its attacks and holds it there. Shion followed up slashes at its other arms but it instead disappeared.
"It vanished?" Shion was shocked.
They both backed up slowly and looked around for it. The Wraith stared down at them while cloaked. It saw an opening and dash towards them and then it caused an explosion knocking them both off their feet. The Wraith goes after Scarface this time and looks to impale him. Scarface moved out of the way just in time. Wraith's scythe hand is stuck in the ground now. Shion grabs her swords and runs towards the Wraith. She leaps towards the Wraith and cuts off the other scythe hand. The Wraith screams and was about to smack Shion but Scarface shoots it hand off with the plasma caster. The Wraith lets out a scream. Shion picks up a fallen tree and throws it with enough force to knock the wind out of it and land on the ground. Scarface and Shion land on Wraith and stab it. One to the head and one to the chest and the Wraith stopped moving. Shion was both catching her breath while looking at Scarface for a moment.
"You're pretty good." voice mimic Shion.
"Heh, your not so bad yourself. Still what is this thing?"
Scarface gets up and grabs his maul.
"What are you doing?"
Shion moved in a little closer.
Scarface stabbed the head causing its mandible jaws to flinch and open up. Shion was startled and backed up a few steps. Scarface just chuckled at her and Shion just sneered at him.
Scarface cut the head off the Wraith and lets out roars
*Predator Roar SFX*
Scarface had a dark blue glow, showing that his skill activated. He acquired the skilled Decoy from the Wraith. Information about the skill appeared inside his mask. Once that was done, he cut off a claw and tossed it to Shion and started heading back to where everyone else was.
"What am I supposed to do with this? Hey wait up!" Shion catching up to Scarface. A pair of large red appear behind them watching as they head back. They both looked back and saw nothing there.
They made it halfway back to the trail and the others were in sight. The others see that Scarface and Shion were alright. Suddenly the tear was a large tear and blue light came from within it.
"What is that?" Tryna asked while supporting Scar.
Scar and Wolf briefly looked while engaging the enemy in front of them. Without warning the rogue Niohogg appears and grabs Scarface and Shion pulls them and disappears.
"Scarface! Shion!" Tryna shouts.
End of Chapter 3
To see what happens to Scarface and Shion, read Devil's Grand Order, Singularity 2. Coming soon.
Chapter 4 Preview
After the battle with the demonic beast retreated. Wolf and Treyni went to search for one of the demonic monsters that was killed by Scarface and Shion. They found the dead Wraith with its head and claw missing.
Elsewhere in the forest
The remaining demonic monsters went to search for food to recover. After dozens of kills and feeding, their bodies began to shake and skin began to bubble up. They began to evolve into something.
Rimuru Village
"Gelmud dropped something right as he died. Those demonic monsters came from that." Benimaru explained.