Chapter 15

The Power, The Promise, and The Pose?

After Will's investigation was done in Zanef they returned to Gainos with both of them were shook up. Ymir waited for them in her room somehow knowing that something transpired so out concerned she asked, "what happened to you two". Nyx was worried about how Knight was able to read her thoughts the way he did while Will was shook up over something else as they explained what happened.

Flashback starts: the following morning after the encounter with Knight

Delmore came once he got word about what happened and began to ask Will what happened. After he gave him the details, Delmore asked Will to follow him into one of the rooms so he can tell him his thoughts without alerting the other guests or regulars. He seemed almost puzzled by the Knight as he said, "This Knight, he's clearly a demon but... I was one of the cornerstones in the Netherworld and I have never even heard of him or his methods. I did hear that there are people who actually come here from other worlds besides the Demon's Gate that connects this world to the Netherworld". Will thought that he could relate since he wasn't from this world but there was something that puzzled him so he asked, "Then what, is there actually something that can connect these worlds together, like a gate or something?" He answered, "Yes, it was made long ago in what's left of a long-forgotten kingdom. It works by siphoning excess energy that is made by the Demon's Gate". Will had a bad feeling about its location if it needed energy made by Demon's Gate so he added, "You don't mean..." "Yes" he interrupted knowing what the question will be, "It will be most likely found somewhere at the heart of the Swamplands". Will was about to leave the room when he adds, "And since your made sure my place didn't get destroyed then I should give you the information you want for free. She's..."

Flashback ends

After hearing their explanation Ymir said, "So that's what happened. First you tell me that Delmore somehow managed to avoid getting sent back to the Netherworld, then this Knight shows up and attacks you, and not only did he not take you with him he also did something to Nyx" she then looked at Nyx very carefully as she was trying to figure out what exactly did he do to her before he told her, "Give me your bracers" she wasn't sure why she would ask that but she did as she asked only to be told to create a fireball the way she always did but she just said, "but Ymir-sama I..." she just asked her to try to make sure what Knight did her is what she thinks it is. Not knowing what it will accomplish she did as she was told and snapped her fingers.

Meanwhile further down the hall

A pair guards that usually patrol that part of the palace where in a bit of heated discussion over one of the latest fantasies that one of them thought of.

"For the love of God Myra will you stop it with these fantasies about Will" she demanded, "We are proud soldiers of the Queen's Army not a bunch of gossiping tavern wenches". Myra tried to convince by saying in a sarcastic tone, "And we're stuck on the best patrol anyone in The Thundercloud Queen's most glorious army could ever been assigned to".

While she wanted to argue she had to admit that Myra had a good point. Gainos has a barrier that kept the Swamp Witch's army from getting as much as a few meters to the only bridge into the city and no one had attempted to attack the Queen's Palace since The Funikura Incident a few months ago. This Myra along with some of the other soldiers would have more free time.

Myra continued, "I just think the thing between Will and Elena is simple tsundere and they could make the cutest..."

"last week it was Will and that sister, Yuki. The week before that it was him and Sigi-sama, then Nyx the week before that, her majesty before that, and finally the iro... I mean Steel Strategist, Ymir-sama, for the 1st month we were stationed here".

"Yeah right Lily" Myra said as she pointed out, "Your just saying that because you have a crush on..." she was interrupted when heard an explosion coming from further down the hall. They rushed there to find the door sticking out of the opposing wall and the room looked like an experiment gone bad; the hammock along with half of the bed was destroyed, Nyx was unconscious to left of where the door used to be, and they first thought was someone near the center of it with severe burn marks on there back like he was facing away from the explosion lying on the ground. It took them a moment to recognize the man before they yelled, "WILL!".

Will POV

All I remembered was that the fireball Nyx made was too unstable and powerful and then I woke up on the bed in what appears to be on of the rooms in the Grand Cathedral. From the more luxurious appearance of it I say that it had to be the priest's room or someone else of importance. That's when one of the nuns entered the room; I didn't recognize her at first but when I saw the dark brown eyes starting to shed tears and the fact she punched me off the bed for making her worry made one name come to mind, Yuki. I asked why the punch and she answered, "Because you always have to make me worry. Ever since you started fighting in middle school you always had to risk your own health whether it is just to beat some one up or just...just"

I know she was remembering what happened to her older brother; he always looked out for her and taught me everything I know about street fighting. He was one of the best but had a tendency of being a vigilante when comes to things that the police were never around for or turn a blind eye to. He ended being killed by a Yakuza that was trying to take advantage of a high school student. Ever since then I had to make sure she was safe, made sure she had a shoulder to cry on, and call me crazy but I think of her as the closest thing that I have to sister.

The thought of it made me hold her in my arms so she could let out all the tears as I tell her, "Don't worry, I'm not going to just let myself die. I'll just get stronger, I'll make sure that you won't have a cry, and once I find Anne fulfill my promise to her I'll get us back home". The scene was shortly ended once I noticed the custom tonfas she was carrying and asked with a gulp, "Yuki why do you have those". She gave a slight giggle as she answered, "That's right, I got caught up about what earlier that I forgot what I was going to tell" she took a few steps back, took out her tonfas, and said, "Your looking at a new Yuki, Inquisitor-in-Training"

Will POV Ends

His jaw dropped at the very thought of her being both an Inquisitor and someone that would use Holy Poses. She closed his mouth before saying, "I've already mastered one of the Holy Pose"

"Which one?"

"Healing" as she went on about her training Will's jaw once again dropped at the thought that she would perform these poses and more importantly that she would use one of her tonfas for such a thing before he remembered something. He stopped her and asked, "Just one question. You know about what happened earlier today so is the reason why I'm not lying face down while someone is checking on my wounds is" he then made a loud gulp before he continued, "I mean did you...did-you...use a Holy Pose on me?" She answered, "since you were brought to me for help four hours ago then..." nodded her head like she didn't do anything bad which caused Will to faint. She had to lay back on the bed so he could rest and soon left the room. She then heard a familiar "How is he doing Sister Yuki" she turned toward where the voice came from to see Sigui walking towards. She answered, "He woke up a little while ago but he was shocked about hearing me becoming an Inquisitor and...fainted"

"It is to be expected given how you contributed to his recovery"

"I hope he'll understand why I'm doing this?"

"I'm sure he'll understand why you chose this path"

"Of course. Thank you sensei"

While Yuki left to continue her training under Sigui, Will dreamt about what Delmore said,

"She's alive and posing as an heir to one of the Nobles that refused the Queen's order to disband the nobility, the Kreutz I believe. One day their son died from mysterious circumstances but after a strange was taking into the estate their dead son is seen alive and well. It's obvious there having the girl dress up like a boy so she could be their heir. And I wouldn't suggest going after her right away; right before I was going to kill her a bright light appeared and she vanished along with it and given her age she might not even remember you or her trip so just focus on running errands for your precious Thundercloud Queen, beware of the Swamp Witch along with her so-called Commander, and more importantly be careful with Knight. I have a feeling that he has been to countless worlds and picked up techniques from each one which makes him a dangerous enemy and a powerful demon".

He wasn't sure why Delmore would tell him this but his reason was simply because the Swamp Witch threatens Aldra as much as anything else in this world.

*Yuki practicing Holy Pose: Worship*

Sigui: your legs are not spread wide enough. The pose can only be at its best

*Yuki manages to spread her legs wider*

Sigui: Good now to the next one. The Holy Pose: Fear.

Hollow:Why am I even hear? Right her training and the announcement. Well, Will finally gets a solid lead but given the situation his search is put on hold until he is ready for whatever lies ahead. Will he be able to fulfill his promises to both Anne and Yuki or will Knight defeat him for the Swamp Witch's plan? WE WON'T KNOW UNLESS THEY FIGHT!

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