"So, this job… Is just tracking down some low-level Yokai? We always do these types of jobs!" groaned Natsumi.
"That's 'cause that's what our team is all about!" exclaimed Kiyotsugu, "Besides, this Yokai isn't as low-class as you think! He's slaughtered at least ten people so far in this village! Plus it's haunting this girl..."
"Sounds low-level to me." commented Yura, ignoring the comment about the girl.
"Yeah. Medium levels at least slaughter fifty when they're just running around." Rikuo agreed with Yura, also ignoring the comment about the girl, "High Levels kill hundreds." He pushed his glasses up.
"It could be possible this Yokai is killing so few people so it doesn't get noticed!" Kiyotsugu proudly exclaimed.
"I guess it's possible…" Rikuo sweatdropped. Maybe he should see for himself…
Tonight. When everyone's asleep. He had a feeling… That this Yokai wasn't what it appeared to be.
"Wait… Nura, why do you know so much about Yokai?" Shima questioned.
"I do my research." Rikuo smiled, "If we're going to fight them, then we need to know their weaknesses, how to level class them, and such."
"That's correct." Yura nodded. Shima pouted. Yura smiled at Rikuo.
"I'm glad you know so much, Nura-san." Yura told her friend. Rikuo smiled back.
"First off… Let's go check in at the Inn!" Kiyotsugu exclaimed, marching towards the nearby Inn of the village they had entered. Sighing, the rest of the team followed their leader.
"Ahhh… Nothing's better than having money!" Kiyotsugu relaxed on a chair in the room he had managed to get for his Team. It was night time now, and Shima, Natsumi, and Saori were already asleep, Kiyotsugu staying up so he could get first crack at the Yokai. Rikuo, Aqua, Oikawa, and Kurata had left about an hour earlier, and Yura was getting ready to sleep.
Rikuo rode his cloud, heading towards where the demon was supposed to be. He was in his demon form.
As soon as he was even close, he was attacked. He quickly blocked with his sword's sheath, not having the time to unsheathe his blade.
"Rikuo-sama!" yelped Tsurara, who was behind him. Ao and Kappa were behind him and Tsurara.
"What is your name, Yokai?" Rikuo questioned.
"I am Jami." 'Jami' replied, "And I will not allow harm to come to my masters and mistresses!" he pulled back his sword and knocked Rikuo off his cloud. Ao barely caught him by the ankle.
"We aren't here to harm who you serve!" Tsurara exclaimed, "Rikuo-sama is here to speak with you."
"Me?" Jami questioned, "You have come to speak with me."
Aotabo put Rikuo back onto the cloud.
"Yes." Rikuo nodded, "First off… Why do you protect the humans you serve?"
"A darkness is coming." Jami replied, "I must protect them. They saved me too many times to count…"
"Then myself and my Hyakki Yako will assist you." Rikuo said, "On what condition-"
"Wait a moment, please." Kappa suddenly spoke up, "Why did you kill those humans?"
"They were a part of the threat." Jami replied. Kappa nodded.
"What is the condition?" Jami then asked.
"As soon as these humans are safe… I want you to share sake with me and become a part of my Hyakki Yako." Rikuo replied. Jami stared at him.
"You are a noble Yokai. I can respect that." Rikuo spoke. Jami nodded.
"Very well. Once they are safe, I will join you." Jami said.
"Good. Now… Let's begin."