Chapter 2: First Meeting! Lonely King! Young Empress!
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Blaze: "Well this is it. The OOO Arc. OOO's Arc might coincide to Gaim Arc or close to it, so as you guys can see while Crimson handles Gaim I handled OOO. But we still help each other of course. Although, I think the credit should still go to Crimson more since he's the one who help me out with fixing my grammar XD. Well without further delay, let's start the first chapter of OOO's adventure to this world! But before that, thank you Senpai. Or more like Aibou now, I guess; for proposing this idea and inviting me on this great writing! Hope you can help out these inexperience writers. Now then without further ado let's begin!"
"Thought".
BELT OR RIDERS WEAPON ANNOUNCE.
In the land of Gi, it was late into the night. Most of the citizens are in deep sleep except in the palace which is the home of the ruler of the land. A young girl, who was probably around 14 to 15 years old is sitting on the throne and if anyone who didn't know her; they would question why a little girl like her would sit on a throne meant for the ruler of a country. Well to make it simple, because she has that right, for she is none other than Sousou Motoku. The ruler of Gi faction. Gi is one of the two main kingdoms besides Go and before Shoku rise to power as the third kingdom.
Right now, instead of enjoying her beauty sleep like anyone else, she is currently in a deep thought about what she heard from one of the envoy from Kei province. As a successful ruler, it is important to keep track on what is happening throughout the land. She had heard about the news of an armored warrior whose presence save a small village against an attack. Now that is not exactly a big accomplishment for any warlord seeing as a small group of bandit or rebels is nothing against her elite unit, but as the envoy further explain that the one attacking the said village was a group of vicious monsters that easily wipe out the villages soldiers and guards unit. At first, she had her doubt about the news but now, there was many witnesses claiming that such news were true. Even the Magistrate, which governs that village, admitted that an armored warrior from the Heaven has save their village from such being. For Sousou, someone who was able to make that happen would obviously earn her attention.
Before the news of this Messenger, she herself also saw the falling stars and she had no doubt that star was the one that had appeared at the border of Kei Province. Now she had to wonder, does that mean the prophecy once depicted by an old prophet name, Kanrou; coming true? It tells the legend of a Messenger that descended from Heaven which will bring peace to the land and end all of suffering and strife that greatly plague the land and its people.
This legend was one Sousou's favorite story. She would often hear it during her one of her bedtime story from her mother, the late Empress of Gi. She told her of how the Messenger will help those unite the land for the greater good and hearing this inspires her to follow the path of a conqueror. In hope that one day, her effort will attract the Messenger to her side so that she may finally unite the land and bringing it peace.
BOOOOMMM!
Just as she was deep in her thought, a big explosion follow by a tremor that can be described as an earthquake occurred. Startled but quickly recompose, she quickly call out for her men, or women in this case as the one who answered are two of her general who are also twin sisters and they happened to be Sousou's cousin, Kakoton and Kakoen.
Kakoton/ Kakoen: "Hai! Sousou-sama!" They both addressed her with respect as both of them quickly appear in front of her.
Sousou: "What happened? I need reports now!" She asked with authority that is worthy of a lord of her caliber.
Kakoen: "Hai. It seems there is a meteor that collided on one of the nearby mountains. It seems the whole mountain range was destroyed because of it." She reported making Sousou eye widen for a moment but then it returned to a calculative gaze.
Sousou: "A meteor...now...could it be..." She immediately thought as she remembers how it tells the Messenger of Heaven would appear in the form of a shooting star or better yet in this case a meteor like object. "Quickly, ready the troop! I want to go there and check it out myself!"
Kakoton: "But Sousou-sama..." She was hesitant of letting her lord go to that crash site but she was cut off by her sister who just shakes her head. Seeing this Kakoton can only let out a sigh. "Yes. I will get them ready to move."
Moments later, a troop consisting of 100 or so along with Kakoen and Kakoton was led by Sousou toward the site where the location of the meteor hit its target. Sousou was riding a white horse while both of her general were on black horses and the rest of the troop ride brown normal looking horses. As they finally reach the area of their supposed location, all of them were shock by the damage caused by the impact.
About a whole mile in radius was wiped out because of it. Sousou herself was quite thrilled if the impact was this strong, perhaps the Messenger descending from it would also be powerful, however she mustn't forgot that this will also mean that they all are in big trouble if this so called Messenger decided to attack them. Regardless, with her will made up she turn toward her men.
Sousou: "All of you! Remain here! I will go in myself and check it out! If there are any signs of danger, I want all of you to be on constant alert and be ready to send out reinforcement in case things go south!" She commanded much to the shock of her troops and needless to say some of them aren't too happy about it.
Kakoton: "Karin-sama! Please wait! If you had predicted it will be dangerous, please let me go in there instead!" She quickly argued and this time it seem her sister also agrees with that.
Sousou: "My order is already given Shunran. Don't make me repeat myself." She said in a stern voice but her expression then slightly softens. "Don't you have faith in your leader?" With this Kakoton can only sigh in defeat but she seems to quickly made up her mind as she relay the message to the troop.
Kakoton: "Okay! You all heard Her Majesty! Be here and look out for any signs of threat or danger, got it?!" She said as the troops quickly follow it through albeit with some concern.
Sousou: "Shunran...Are you...?" She notices the difference in the way she said it now and knowing those two, Kakoton and Kakoen no doubt made up their mind and follow her in the end.
Kakoton: "Please forgive this insolent general of yours, Karin-sama; but at least let us accompany you. After that you are free to execute me or punish me in any way you see fit." She said with unyielding determination which her sister also nods in agreement.
Kakoen: "The same goes for me, Karin-sama."
Sousou: "(Sigh) You two really are stubborn..." She massages her forehead as she said that but then again this is Kakoton and Kakoen after all. Nothing will stop them from following her even through the gate of Hell itself. However, there is a small smile forming on her lips. "Regardless, how could I punish such devoted general like you two...Come, follow me and be on guard!"
She ordered as both of the general gladly accept as they started to follow her. But as both of them got close enough to Sousou, she started to whisper something to them. "Although...I will be sure to give you some punishment after this...in my bedroom of course..." She add in some sultry tone making both women blush with Kakoen seem to hide it better than her sister who steam can be seen from her head now.
But the whole humored atmosphere was quickly replaced with deadly silent as they make their way deeper into the crater. As the three fearless women eyed the deep crater in the center of the impact site, they all get down from their horse. As they approach near it, there were able to trace out a frame of a human being from the smoke and dirt. As Sousou start to slide down, both of her general quickly follow behind her.
Once they approach the person who had acquired all their attention, they were able to make out his appearance. His cloth is definitely strange while his face was cover in dirt. They can tell his hair is black or maybe a bit brown. As Sousou crouch down next to him and check his pulse, she found out that he's alive but unconscious. As she tried to turn him over, she saw that on his waist was some kind of a strange belt. This nailed her suspicion since she also heard from the report that the Messenger of Heaven that is currently in Kei Province seem to had some special belt that allows him to transform but this one clearly look different. As their seem to be three holds line next to each other that seem to fits a coin. But that matter can be taken care of at another time. She quickly turns to both of her general who still kept a watchful eye at the young man before them.
Sousou: "Shunran. Shuran. Hurry up and get the men here. We need to bring him back and treat his wound." She ordered much to Kakoton shock while her sister seems to expect this.
Kakoton: "Karin-sama. With all due respect, are you sure this is wise?"
Kakoen: "We should just follow Karin-sama's order, Anue. Besides, if I'm not mistaken this man might possibly be the very person they called the Messenger of Heaven." She said calmly while her sister went wide with surprise. She then look at Sousou for confirmation, a simple nod was the reply she get. With this she and Kakoen quickly leave and give order to the troops while Sousou still keeping an eye on unconscious young man.
Sousou: "For a man to attract my attention like this...I wonder what changes will you bring?"
While he is unconscious, the young man mind plays the few past events that he remembers in the form of a dream.
(Flash Back)
In some kind of barren land or at least somewhere where there isn't a single sign of any civilization anywhere, obviously with how mostly everything around him is just barren and full of sand. It would have been good if that is the only thing there but that's not the case. Despite the absence or not a single sign of any human or civilization, something evil obviously did. Something that he knows too well. Not just him but the thirteen figures standing alongside him also knew this well. He himself was already clad in armor.
Ever since the first time he started fighting, he officially became a protector of humanity and this armor always engulf him in battle. The weight of the armor reminds him of the burden he, no. They all bear and the good that they manage to bring with it. Right now is no different, no matter how many they were or how strong their forces are, with all the powers he and his comrade had; he will bring every single one of them down. It was always like that. A seemingly unbeatable force stands in their ways and through battle, blood, tears and near death experience; they always manage to prove the odd otherwise. This time it shouldn't be any different, no it can't be a different.
His thought was cut off as another monster with a seemingly unlimited army charge at him but with the caliber he is now, he manage to easily decapitate it with his sword. Still the force push on, explosions occurs all around him but he stood unfazed as he can feel someone back colliding against his own but he can already tell who it was. Another armored warrior who was clad in magenta armor, also holding a particular looking sword in his hand was keeping an eye on the bunch of monster in front of him.
"OOO. This is not good. While we are here dealing with all this hassle, the one behind pulling the string might be getting their dirty hands, claws, limps or whatever it is on the other world already." He said with a deadpanned expression despite the situation. OOO really felt the need to sigh, leave it to the guy behind him to joke even in time like this.
"I know that Tsukasa-san. And wait why are you calling me OOO now?"
Tsukasa: "Hmm? Well to keep the audience surprise about who you are, of course."
"What...? (Sigh, I bet they already knew…) Never mind, forget it. So, what do you suggest we do?" He asked in a tired tone. Seriously, it actually tires him more to hold a conversation with his Senpai then dealing with a limitless army of monster. OOO then quickly jump up and land multiple kicks at a bat monster while Decade slash away some grayish monster that try to get near him while they had a conversation.
Despite their advantage in number, the army of monsters seems to be very cautious. That is understandable, because currently facing this unlimited army is 14 armored figures, 14 legends and 14 people who seem to have the skills to achieve the impossible in the very last moment. As such, this whole army sole purpose was to take down these 14 individual no matter the cost.
But despite that they didn't seem to be making any progress, not with an armored warrior riding a red eastern dragon as it breaths out fire that can melt steel easily while the armor warrior himself with his sword in hand fearlessly hack and slash through the army. Not with an armored figure in gold and black with his hands alone keeps unleashing powerful blows one after another at foe that was foolish enough to approach him.
Not with an armored figure who was holding a ridiculous looking weapon that looks like a drumstick and is using that said weapons to unleash powerful fire balls that took out about a dozen of them with one strike, and definitely not...okay they can't even see him but every time they see a blur and then one of them suddenly found their comrade dead; then they know he is there. To keep it short, they are not exactly winning. But after a while, progress was finally showing. Seems like even with warriors like them; with this amount of army even they are showing sign of exhaustion. It's faint but they can see it. It's just a matter of time to see if their armies fall first or these armor warriors.
Tsukasa (Decade): "We decided to send you along with three others to that world and try to stop the mastermind's influencing it from there. It's an alternative universe, so expect some changes." He said as he quickly changes his sword to gun mode and fire multiple shots that take out all the monsters that charge at him.
OOO: "If you say so...You guys will be able to hold out, right?" He asked with concern. He shouldn't have after how many time he already fight alongside them already but this is just how he is. Meanwhile in response to this, Decade just gave an amused snort.
Tsukasa (Decade): "Did you forget we are your senpais? Now hurry up and get ready. This might be a bit shaky because of how unstable the portals are right now." With that a silver veil appears before them although spark seems to repeatedly shot out from it proving the words of the Passing by Rider. But before OOO got a chance to say anything; Decade, much like a thoughtful person he is, already kick him into the portal.
(Flash Back End)
As the young man slowly open his eyes, he quickly shut it back due to the light from the sun shining into the room. As he slowly adjusted himself with this feeling, he opens his eyes again albeit a bit slowly this time. As he looks at an unfamiliar ceilings or a top of a bed, he slowly sit up while wincing a bit as he see that there some bandage around his torso. Guess Tsukasa was not kidding when he said the landing might get a bit rough. It's kind of hard to tell what that guy thinks sometime but the young man quickly focuses on a more important matter at hand and that is to figure it out where he is right now.
As he calmly adjusts his sight and takes a glance at the environment he was in; he was able to draw a few conclusions.
He is definitely not in his world.
He is definitely not in the present.
And most importantly...he definitely had no underwear for tomorrow...Okay, now this is serious.
As the young man was dwelling in his own dilemma, he almost didn't notice someone came into the room, keyword almost, kind of hard to miss out when that person let out a loud scream as she drop the bowl that had water in it which he guess was supposed to let her wash his face or something like that, but before he got a chance to give her a word of gratitude; she already ran off while shouting something like.
"He's awake! The Messenger is awake!"
Messenger? Now that is interesting, could it be they are talking about him? But before he can give more thought about that matter, someone else return in the place of the girl, who he guess is a servant judging by how she look, and the other one seem different. Even though she looks young, for some reason she gave out the aura of someone who holds a very high authority. Almost like a princess or a queen if he would guess correctly.
Sousou: "Well, this is quite surprising. With the way you look yesterday and how damaged the crash site was that we took you from. By the looks of it, we didn't think you would wake up this soon. But then again, is not like you are normal to begin with, right? Messenger of Heaven." She said with a smirk but her eyes keep on a calculative gaze at him while both Kakoton and Kakoen who was behind her seem to be ready to strike down the young man the moment he show any sign of threatening Sousou. Let them be damned if he is a Messenger of Heaven or not, no one laid a hand on Sousou-sama and gets away with it unharmed.
"Uhm...Are you talking about me?" He asked with uncertainty as he point at himself while Sousou had an amused expression.
Sousou: "Of course. You who accompanied the star and fall from the Heaven and into this land. Isn't that enough proof that you are the Messenger of Heaven?" She stated more than a mere question as she and both of her retainers quirked their eyebrows seeing the young man muttering something about "Troublesome Senpai that cause trouble for their Kouhai." Before he focuses on them again, even the silence was only for about 2 seconds. Sousou was still quite curious about what he will do next, but then it was a bit surprising to see him suddenly smiling at them while bowing his head in gratitude.
"Well, I guess I had you guys to thanks for helping me there. If I may ask what is your name? And where am I right now?"
Sousou quickly regain her composure as she start to introduce herself.
Sousou: "My name is Sousou, follow by Motoku. And right now you are in the land of Gi that is under my rule." She said which make the young man eye widen with surprise but she temporarily ignore it. "What about you? Do you have a name for yourself?"
"Huh? Me? Oh my name is Eiji. Hino Eiji. But are you sure your name is Sousou Motoku?" Asked Eiji in a bit of an unbelievable voice while instead of annoying Sousou, it actually makes her a bit interested. Base on this reaction, does that mean the Heaven had a different way of recognizing her? But instead of him surprise by her name...why does she felt like she should be the one in shock of finding out his name?
A figure that (Blaze)...hm...well he actually dress and look just like Sinbad from Magi so let's go with that description). (Crimson) You sure can't describe people that well, Aibou. Well, can't be help.). (Blaze) Hai…sorry about that.) with a cloak but strap on his back is some kind of weapon judging by the length and shape of it, could be a long sword. Hard to tell since it was wrapped in a cloth. He is currently standing on top of a cliff that let him see the whole outlook of Gi and not just that, his incredible eyesight also let him see the people who live around here.
Their peaceful expression, the sound of children run around playing and laughing happily, at the same time how everyone dress like they had enough money to manage their life. As he take this entire scene into his mind and close his eyes while thought about it… he manages to draw one conclusion.
It irritates him. It make him almost want to massacre all of them for daring to put on such a happy expression when there is still people who had to suffer. Most importantly his people. But he did not hate them, he pity them. It's not these people fault. Just like how when you feed a dangerous beast with other smaller animal meats. The beast is dangerous but the one who lead them is the feeder, their master himself, the beast more than anything just want to live and its master used that to control it. That's why he will grant judgment to all those that serve the Imperial Court. They are the one who is at fault here.
As he was still in his musing in his own thought, he felt like someone call out for him.
"It must be him again...really; you must stop playing with that already, my friend." He mentally spoke at the same time, a mysterious voice can be heard in his mind.
"How rude, Jinou...This is also training, like how you and the other two with your muscle. I prefer to do it with my mind." Said the voice of another male who seem to be in his twenties while the now identified Jinou just gave out an amused snort.
Jinou: "So? How did you find your power working?"
"Incredible. I never dream such level of dark arts exists. Those people surely had more power than this world can ever imagine but that is also why we must be careful when we're dealing with them. I hate to say this but they might not be happy if we didn't give them the result that they needed to hear."
Jinou: "Heh. Don't worry about it, in the end a deal is a deal right? I won't let them down. Besides, those two women from Go…they have already been dealt with thanks to the twin. That should sate their satisfaction. Of course, this also provides me with a chance to fight against strong opponent. Although are you sure he is here?"
"No doubt about it. But, they were only the start of what is about to be the change in this era. Now, you should hear about a few commotions over there right now already, right?"
Jinou: "True...it seems something crashed to the mountain few days ago. Ehehehehhehehe...Not just that...But my instinct tell me someone worthy of my attention is here. Maybe he is here after all." He thought with a malicious grin.
"(Sigh) Just make sure you didn't get to your bad habit at it again. You tend to forget the big picture when it comes to fighting against strong opponent." He said and Jinou could already picture his friend shaking his head tiredly.
Jinou: "That's why we had you to keep us in check right? Don't worry, no matter what I do; I will remember our goal. Well that's all from me, you should try to check out on the others."
"(Sigh) Will do. Just remember, you mess this up and I will personally educate you again." With that the connection is cut off while Jinou shake comically. Like hell he will spend another time in his friend so called 'Detention Room', more like Hells Gate if anyone asks him. But then he looks back to the direction of where Sousou's palace is which are located in the middle of the capital city. With this, his grin returns once again.
Jinou: "Well now...I guess it's time we introduced ourselves, right? Messenger of Heaven...no. Kamen Rider..." Right at that moment, black cloud with thunder boom across the sky as it covers the capital of Gi. Unknown to Sousou and the people that recite there, an oncoming dangers draws near.
Sousou: "So...let me get this straight..." She draws out slowly as she closes her eyes. "You are not from this world, well that was obvious, I guess. But where you came from is not really Heaven but another world identical to the one we live in yet in that world it is 800 years ahead of us and me along with my general are men, is that right?"
Eiji: "Uhm...Yeah. I would say you got that pretty well." He replied like it was a most normal thing in the world making Sousou had a crossed look.
Sousou: "And you really expect me to believe that?" She asked in an even tone as she keeps a close eye on the individual in front of her along with her generals with a newcomer with them. A petite girl who is her strategist. Jun'iku Bunjaku, the strategist and Kakoton unlike her lord and Kakoen, doubtfulness could be seen clearly on their expression toward what Eiji said.
Eiji: "Well...I guess it will make sense if you don't believe me...It can't help then." He replied with the same smile on his face making both of the generals and her strategist look at him a bit dumbfounded. After that bombshell he drops on them, he's just going to suggest them to ignore it? Sousou though just lower her head with her hair cover her eyes before a low chuckle can be heard from her; follow by full blown laughter.
Sousou: "Hahahahaha! You are not someone who is easily shaken up, aren't you? Alright, I will believe in what you have just said to me."
Jun'iku: "But Sousou-sama. Are you sure? Can we really believe such nonsense?"
Sousou: "I would have ignored that nonsense if it wasn't coming out from the mouth of a man who had drop high above the sky. Beside, I said that I believe him, it's not like it will affect me or change anything. I care less what someone who shares my name in another world is male or female, it will not change who I am." She said with a confident smile making Eiji also chuckle himself. "Oh? Did I say something funny?"
Eiji: "No. It's just that it really is impressive. For a little girl like you to say something like that." He said as he didn't notice that Sousou's expression darken while her general and strategist look a bit shocked.
Sousou: "And is there something wrong with me being a little girl?"
Eiji: "Ahahahaha...Of course not, especially when one is as cute as you. For you to be able to get such a strong characteristic in you, that is very impressive. I guess in some way I should expect it from the Great Sousou Motoku, huh?" He said with a smile making Sousou just for a there had a blush on her cheek but it quickly disappears but her strategist still manage to catch on making her inwardly grit her teeth while Kakoton did the same. Just who does this guy think he is to try and said thing like that to their Sousou-sama? Kakoen on the other hand just observe with amusement.
Sousou: "Ahem. Your flattery will get you nowhere. Anyway now that we had clear up all that, I want to ask one thing."
Eiji: "Hm? What is it?"
Sousou: "Why are you sweeping the floor?" She asked flatly, and just like she said currently Eiji with a broom is sweeping the leave off the palace while he wear a work apron, which is consider to be strange for this era, one would had no second thought about him being a worker.
Eiji: "Well I already told you, right? It's not right for me to just stay for free here, so I decided to help you guys around here. Beside, this helps me to feel a bit relaxed. I guess." He said with the same smile still on his face as he kept on sweeping while Sousou can only sigh as she rub the bridge of her nose.
Since he had woken up and told her about his story… He had decided to help out on all the chore of the palace from cooking to cleaning. Despite Sousou telling him that he doesn't need to trouble himself with such task but some of them either her or her retainer always found him around cleaning like this for the past two days. It is quite amusing to see someone who seems to match her in stubbornness though.
Sousou: "(Sigh) Fine, I can tell you not going to stop even if I told you so but after you are done, please meet me in the meeting room. There are a few things I would want to discuss with you." With that all of them leave, but Kakoton and Jun'iku didn't forget to send him a dirty glare while Kakoen just wave him goodbye which he happily return the gesture. As they all leave, he can't help but had a somber expression.
Eiji: "(Sigh) Despite me coming here to make sure to stop whatever the enemy is planning; I still had no idea what to do. But staying here might work. A figure like Sousou no matter, what must have a big impact on this world. She might be one of the few people that are being targeted." "Senpai-tachi… I had to count on you guys until then." With that, he resumes his work but then he heard a thunder strike follow by drop of rains. "Oh, is raining. I better finish thing here soon."
Meanwhile Jinou is slowly making his way toward the palace stair. Despite the cold rain hitting him, he didn't felt cold. His body shivered but is not from the cold of the rain but from excitement. He can feel it in his blood. Right at that direction beside his prey… there is also a beast...no...a King of Beast that could satisfy his thirst for battle.
Jinou: "Let's hope I will get a chance to use you." He said to the wrapped cloth strap on his back which for a moment a growl could be heard from it, but that was enough to send chills down anyone spine who heard it but to this men it just seem like a simple reply as he just laugh loudly while keep making his way toward his target.
Jun'iku: "Karin-sama. Are you really sure we should trust that man?"
Sousou: "(Sigh) Keifa...For the tenth time already...yes. I believe this man may help me in my quest to unite the land." She replied almost tiredly at her petite strategist, much to the little girl discomfort.
Jun'iku: "B...But he is a man!"
Sousou: "And what's wrong with that? From what he said, clearly his world depicts me as a man too. Yet when he saw me, he didn't judge me by my appearance but he actually sees me for my ability. Keifa, like you said he is just a man. But if a man could do that how could I, the ruler of Gi, cannot? Plus he obviously hasn't showed us his true strength yet." She pointed out with a wise tone that worthy is of a lord, making Jun'iku have no way of rebuking so she just sulks in acceptance. Kakoton who was next to her just patted her in the shoulder in assurance with an expression that clearly said 'I know how you feel.' Kakoen; being her was watching the scene in amusement. She, like her Lord believes that this Hino Eiji hides a great power and she curious as to what it is. No, not just that she can tell he himself will bring lots of changes to this era.
Sousou: "Anyway. Keifa, did you have the info I ask you to look into yet?" As she said this, all of them had a serious expression again.
Jun'iku: "Yes. Following your orders that I have look into, the mysterious group people whose goal is to stir up chaos throughout the land."
Sousou: "Good. And what have you got for us regarding this group of people?"
Jun'iku: "From what we gather, they are mercenary groups."
Kakoton: "Mercenary? They are mostly hired to ignite war, right? Then I guess it would make sense if they try to create war just so that they could be benefit from it. Those bastards just do that and innocent life involve because of their action." She adds in her opinion with some of disgusted tone visible in it which Jun'iku nods in agreement.
Jun'iku: "Just like you said Kakoton-san but that's not all." She said which make Sousou quirk an eyebrow while the other pays intense attention to this. "The group itself consists of people who are extremely skillful. It is said that one of them can take down hundreds of soldiers with ease but recently… for some reason that group seem to get their hands on some incredible power."
Sousou: "I see...And what is this power?" She asked with interest but one could detect the slight grim in her tone.
Jun'iku: "No one knows how they obtain such power but it seem some higher force at work had given them power that is beyond what we human can comprehend. Because of that, the number of people died by their hand had increased drastically. But the thing that I'm worried the most is that for the past couples of month, a number of people that serves the Imperial Court are ruthlessly killed and just recently… I heard Empress Sonsaku Hakufu of Go was killed along with Shuyu Kokin due to an assassination attempted on them. And now her sister, Sonken Chubo succeeded her as ruler. But that is beside the point. They are strong possibility that they will target you next, Karin-sama judging from their actions alone. As for the name, this group is known as..." Before the strategist even had a chance to finish her sentences, a guard came running frantically despite his best attempt calm himself after stopping in front of the group.
Kakoton: "What is it? Can't you see we are in a middle of a crucial meeting right now?" She asked in a stern voice while Sousou just glance at the soldier.
"Th...There is an attack on the palace ground! We have enemy attacking and we have mobilized our troop to counter the threats. We try to hold the enemy back but..." He stop for a moment due to the shock as all who are present can already guess the outcome.
Kakoen: "Impossible...How many are there?! 1000? 100? How come we didn't hear anything about this sooner?!"
"N...no...It...it's..."
Sousou: "What is it? Speak!" She ordered. Her tone was almost impatience but she could almost guess...to get here but none of them heard anything so soon means that their number is small...yet to strike fear to the soldiers...in situation like this it should be obvious. It because the small amount that strike fear to a group means if she not wrong then the number of enemy is just...
"One! There is only one of the enemies!" He said with fear while beside Sousou who had bitter smile that had tinge anger while the other is shocked because of this.
Meanwhile, Jinou himself was getting quite bored. He had made his way to his target stronghold quite easily. The guards didn't even get a chance to grunt before they breathe their final breath and he actually gave them a chance to put up a fight. It was not his style to take down an enemy in the back after all. They deserve to put up resistance for their life even if they are his target plus it makes it more interesting. In the end, he broke all their necks in a swift motion before they even make a sound.
After that, he just calmly walk to the castle and it didn't take long for a whole troops of about 50 to 100 men surrounding him with weapons all pointing at him. With a grin and a battle cry as the only response he gave them, he quickly charges at them. He can see the expression of the soldier like this sudden fear, as he suddenly charge at them, mocking, seeing he is only one, and then last and his favorite shock and horror, as he easily dodge all the stab from the spear group before he quickly grab a sword from one of the guard and use it to slash down dozen of them drawing a pool of blood instantly. And it all happens in a minute. The heavy rain mix with the blood but that only make the pool of blood look wider.
The soldiers only need a second to take in what happened before they all roar fiercely and charge at Jinou. With the grin still on his face, he grip the sword in his hand and charge them heads on, he jump up and deliver a downward slash at the first wave of soldiers. As he was still in a crunch position, he quickly spun 180 degree with his sword, instantly killing another wave of soldiers that try to get close to him. He quickly made a cartwheel to dodge a wave of spear that was meant to stab him and then he quickly swing his sword and cut off all the spear head easily.
Before the soldiers could response, he already run past them without forgetting to leave a slash right at their neck for each of them; killing them instantly. For the last one, he didn't let the corpse had a chance to hit the ground but instead he lift it up with one hand and throw it toward another towards group of soldiers; easily knocking all of them down. The sound of foot step and battle cry follow by sound of dropping body then accompanied by sound of rain hit the ground. Such was music to Jinou's ear.
It didn't take long for true fear to register into the minds of the soldiers after Jinou did all that in just a few minutes without beading a sweat. Order was quickly given out to send more reinforcement. He actually didn't care much since he was having some fun right now. But just as he was about move, the wrapped weapon on his back seems to vibrate and growl much to his annoyance.
Jinou: "Not yet...Jeez...be patience, will you? It is not like these guys are good enough materials to feed you anyway, so wait for it. The good stuff should come...now!" With that he quickly raises his sword to block a slash from Kakoton. Despite her using both hands and adding the force to her strike by jumping high into the air, he manages to hold it off with only one hand. With a simple swing, he easily force her back as her feet skid back a few feet with a grimace expression as she quickly get back to her stance while asserting her opponent.
Kakoton: "He's good...his strength is almost unnatural. I can see no weakness on him." As both warriors continue to gaze each other intensely, Kakoen chose that moment to jump up right behind her sister and fire multiple arrow shot with frightening speed but much to her shock, Jinou with a swing of his hand catch all of them between a closed gasp of his finger.
Kakoen: "Kuhh! What reflexes...is it even human level anymore? Just who are you!?" She asks with a hint of venom in her voice while he still had the same fearless grin.
Jinou: "How do you do, Generals of Sousou? My name is Jinou, and let's makes it simple. Sousou's head is I want it." He said without a hint of care while both Kakoton and Kakoen had an enraged expression.
Kakoton: "You bastard! And you think we will just let you succeed and get away with it!?"
Jinou: "It doesn't matter. All of you will die if you stand in my way."
Sousou: "Hoh...That sounds interesting. But my head come with a high price you know? Do you think you could take it?" The voice of Sousou suddenly challenge him as she step out with her scythe in hand, Jun'iku following behind her with fear on her face but she also had determination on it.
Jinou: "So you show yourself, Sousou. This is good; at least you'll make it a lot easier for me to kill you now. Since they done their part at Go…now I have to show them that I'm just as capable of taking your life."
Sousou: "Hoh? So, it was you and your group that has been killing people serving the Imperial Court. And judging by your word…it confirms that Sonsaku is dead. But then, can you really kill me that easily? With this army?" On her command, they were surrounded completely with Sousou's soldiers. You can't even compare their number with the ones from before. But Jinou just chuckle before it becomes a full blown laughter much to her confusion and somehow she got a bad feeling about this.
Kakoton: "To be able to laugh in situation like this...what it that you find so hilarious…?" She asked with a smirk as she aims her weapon at him.
Jinou: "Well, it's easy. This is what makes me feel alive the most. Situation like these...well that's what I want to say but looks like my friend had lost its patience. Sorry that I will end this quite gruesomely for all of you." With those ominous words, he took out the wrapped cloth behind him and twirls it before stabbing it to the ground leaving a crack.
As the cloth unwraps itself, it reveals a special looking sword. There is also some invisible force which was very foul and deadly leaking out from it. For some reason, all the soldiers felt like they staring at an image of a blue-dragon like beast while they themselves became the prey. Some of them actually almost wet themselves, even Sousou and her general felt threaten while Jun'iku was actually having a hard time to breath but she still kept a brave expression. As he smirk seeing all their reactions, he begin to recite some type of chant.
Jinou: "Soul of the predator. Soul of the strongest beast. To rip apart thy prey that is below you. To once more let the world witness your strength. I, will bear it. I will take your power! I will take your blood! And I will accept your soul! In the end, I will submit you! And you will engulf me with your strength that will become mine!" With that the aura become stronger before it engulfs him. No one can seem to approach it as a small twister of darkness and lightning surround him with the ground crack and shaking violently by the pressure emitted from it. As the figure inside it swings his hand, the wave dispersed but the one who stands there are not the same anymore. Jinou is now engulfed in armor with the sword now strapped with a scabbard behind his back again. (A/N: Armor base on Hunter Swordsmen Jinou.) While everyone else was surprised by the changes, Sousou quickly recompose herself as she gave a glare.
Sousou: "That armor...It is not normal...But I will not retreat because of this." With a wave of her hand, all her men charge in and stab their weapons at Jinou who just stood there without a hint of moving or dodging.
CLANG! CRACK!
All of their weapons broke like glass but that's not all. A strong wave of darkness repel against all those who attacked him and thrown them away like flies. Other could only stare on, shell shocked. Kakoton seeing this grit her teeth and with a battle cry she charge in.
Sousou: "Stop! Shunran!"
Kakoen: "Anue! Wait!" Despite both of their warning, Kakoton still press on as she swing her weapons at the armored figure. As she swings her blasé at him, the weapon didn't crack but he didn't look hurt either. Instead he just grips the blade that is trying to penetrate his neck and twist it out of her hand. Kakoton can't believe the brute strength from that grip, it felt like he could have rip her hand out if she hold on to it. But faster then she can react, he already swing her own weapons down at her. Kakoen seeing, this quickly fires more arrows. At that moment his swing stopped but the force from it still make a crack with dust kicked up. Did the arrow do the trick?
Those same arrows broke the moment it came contact with the armor. No. It was the presence of a newcomer that she knows. Hino Eiji who jumps out in the last moment and with the Medaljalibur manage intercepts the slash. This brings Kakoton to a shock as she realizes who it was all along with Kakoen and Jun'iku. Sousou just narrow her eyes in interest along with gratitude as he had saved one of her important people. But then she thought.
Sousou: "But what will you do next?"
Kakoton: "Y...you!" She call out in surprise as Eiji still hold on to his sword but it seem he is also having problem holding back the swings but this still manage to earn some interest from Jinou.
Eiji: "(Kuhh) Hurry up and get out of here. Kakoton-san!" He grunted out as he jump back at the same time wrapping his arm around the black hair girl just as Jinou broke through his defense and continue the slash, although only the poor ground was the one that got destroy in the end. "(Phew) That was close. Kakoton-san, this man is not normal so hurry up and get out of here."
Kakoton: "Don't joke around! Who will hold him back if I leave? It is my duty to protect Sousou-sama even if it cost me my life!" She quickly protests as she offended this man who would just jump out of nowhere and suggest that despite him just saving her life.
Eiji: "You can't protect her if you die. So, you must continue to live to do so." He said sternly much to her surprise. "As for him...I will be the one to stop him." He said with full of conviction and strength in it that make Kakoton actually believe he might be able to stand up to that ma…no, monster in front of them.
Jinou (Hunter Swordsmen): "Hoh? You are the so called Messenger of Heaven right? You're also one of my targets too."
Sousou: "So you didn't just aim for me or the members of the Imperial Court but also to the Messenger of Heaven? Just what is your goal?" She demanded despite knowing the man in front of her can kill her easily but that doesn't mean she would lose her characteristic as a ruler.
Jinou (Hunter Swordsmen): "Well...you were our original target for a long time now, but he is an added deal and in exchange, me and people like me are given this power. But he is obviously strong, so why not?"
Jun'iku: "So...you really are from that mercenary group then..." She deduced although her voice was shaken.
Jinou (Hunter Swordsmen): "Heh, so you heard of us. That's right; we will be the one who will deliver punishment to this twisted era. We are..." At that moment, if one looks from the sky; the pool of blood actually writes up to the letter that he said. "...天谴 (Divine Retribution)."
Sousou: "How arrogant...So you will represent Heaven's Will and bring judgment on us?!" She asked with an angry smirk.
Jinou (Hunter Swordsman): "You can say that...Although I'm surprised...Messenger of Heaven...I didn't think you will face me like this." He said as he shift his attention back to Eiji.
Eiji: "You are killing innocent people here. That's all I need to know to stop you." He said with a stern expression but Jinou just laughs it off.
Jinou (Hunter Swordsman): "Innocent? Oh, that's rich. These guys are soldiers. They already forfeit their life the moment they take up their weapons! They die because they are weak, that's all!" He declared making Sousou and her people glare at him in rage but they can't do anything. Not with a monster of his level. "But I am interested in something. Why are you helping them? From what I know you had just arrive here not too long. So, why are you fighting for Sousou? You owe her no allegiance and with your power, you can easily be on your way and not have to deal with this problem." He said with pure curiosity while Eiji just gave a fearless smile.
Eiji: "I know them." He stated firmly, surprising Jinou a bit. "I had known them for two days. That's enough. I will protect Sousou. Along with everyone that she wants to protect!" He declared, much to everyone shock while Sousou actually felt happy when he said that. Behind him, Kakoton also seem to be a bit red on her cheeks; a gesture that share she with Jun'iku. Of course both of them will deny it with all their might while Kakoen just gave smile at this.
Jinou (Hunter Swordsmen): "I see...so that's how it is...bring it on then. My instinct tells me you will be the best prey yet!" With that he actually got to a stance since he equips the armor with his hand reaching out for the sword.
Eiji: "Kakoton-san. Please trust me and stay back. Everyone too, this will get dangerous." While some of them were hesitant but with a nod from Sousou, they follow his advice as she hold her gaze on Eiji. He then take out his OOO-Driver, at the same time stabbing his sword to the ground, and strap it to his waist and form a belt she saw him wear when she first found him. He then took out three Core Medals which had the color of red, yellow and green. Slot it to his belt, tilt it and scan it with his OOO Scanner. "HENSHIN!"
TAKA-TORA-BATTA! TATOBA! TATOBA! TATOBA!
Everyone watch in shock beside Sousou and Jinou who look at him with high interest as they both thought the same things.
Sousou: "Like I thought..."
Jinou (Hunter Swordsmen): "...The one who I have been waiting for..."
Sousou/Jinou (Hunter Swordsmen): "Is Him!"
With that the armor was formed and the Multi-King appeared in this world for the first time to protect the Empress of Gi with all his might.
dareka ni sasagu inochi nara jibun no kyoukai wo koete
ima naraba koko de nara tsuyosa ni kawari asu e tsu'zuku yo
Instead of a mirror, a Cell Medals reflect the image of Sousou, Kakoton, Kakoen, Jun'iku and Choryo one by one until it flies to OOO's hand and he load it to the Medaljalibur to execute his attacks.
wasuretai keshiki ga ari wasuretai kioku mo aru
Sousou can be seen standing at her palace and look at the whole land of Gi while Eiji gripping his sword look like he had just been through the war with how much wound and scratches he had as he flip his Taka Medals to the sky.
uzu no you na mayoi wo tatezu ni shita wo muku PURAIDO
Kakoton and Kakoen are both ready to lead a huge army while Jun'iku supervise with a stern expression.
gareki ni umoreta hikari moshi mo sore ni ki'zuitara
KIMI wa kitto fumidashite iru ne atarashii tobira e to
Sousou took out her scythe and point it to the sun, while Kakoton look at her weapon under the moon with Kakoen ready to aim a shot from at a vast ocean with Jun'iku studying the map of battlefield. OOO then unfolded his claw and leap forward the camera.
kaze no you ni ryuurei na ken no mai
umarei'zuru tenmei wa kono te ni kiseki wo yadoshita
Flower of Bravery!
Jun'iku swipe her hand in signal of attack with Sousou swinging her scythes skillfully, Kakoton is doing the same with her dao and Kakoen fire a shot straight at the camera. OOO swing his Medaljalibur then all of them join together and each make their signature stance.
shinjitsu dake wo oimotome ki'zukeba soko ni KIMI ga ita
Gaim group can be seen traveling together as the image of Gaim overshadows Kouta. While Go and To also had a Rider with them but is hidden in shadow. Their eyes glow red and orange respectively. And a red ring with a face of a Rider was seen in the background of Ensho and her generals.
tokubetsu na sonzai wa itsuka kizuna ni kawaru
Eiji along with Jinou both looked wounded and breathe heavily while gripping their sword. Behind Jinou is the vast army of mercenary and three others can be seen but were hidden by the shadows.
kioku no sumi ni utsurikomu kirihanasenai kanashimi mo
Sousou, Kakoton, Kakoen, Choryo and Jun'iku then appear and support Eiji who just smile toward them; Sousou, Kakoen and Choryo doing the same while Jun'iku and Kakoton just huff and turn away but they also had a small smile on their faces.
ima naraba koko de nara tsuyosa ni kawari asu e tsu'zuku yo
Eiji then look at Jinou who had a wide grin with the battle roar they then charge at each other at the same time as their armor materialize on them and clash their sword violently while the screen quickly turn white before it dies down. Finally as the final scene shows a sunset with all their weapons stab to the ground except for Jun'iku hat which is also there.
Rider's Segment: OOO's Current Medal Present:
Tatoba Combo: Taka Medal, Tora Medal, Batta Medal