May 24, 1800 Shailand
Episode 4: Warlord Showdown! Into Siang-Tsai Forest.
Daniel was already up heading to Siang-Tsai Forest for the mission, this wasn't going to be an easy task for the both of them. Sergeant Ironsmith knows that Steel Jack will be the next person for the to deal with, however they needed to focus on the warlord so they can get to him. Wan-Sing was with the both as they entered the forest, however Sergeant Ironsmith wont be doing much fighting with him. You see he will be trying to find the location of Steel Jack, yet he'll still be in the area. So while Ironsmith was gone Daniel got to work with Wan-Sing, trust me they had to get started before the warlord moved again.
|Well I know that your buddy is gone looking for Steel Jack, don't worry we can get the warlord together out here. We know full well that the emperors daughter is out here, for when I looked at the path I saw two sets of tracks. She must be at his hiding spot that we cant reach yet, yes we need to find some clues to help unlock the gates. However there not keys from the looks of them Daniel, there codes so were going to have to fight some people. However we can do that without finding a map first I'm afraid, so why don't you go fight some Ching-Ting Wind Dancers. They're just down the path from where I'm standing Daniel, yet you might want to be careful I've heard they are slashmen fighters. So you want to make sure you have your friends by your side, well you better get going come back here when you do indeed find something on them.| Daniel left to find those Ching-Ting Wind Dancers.
This forest was big as he walked down the path slowly, the nature all around was breath taking to see when you come out here. However this was a perfect spot for an ambush if Daniel keeps his guard down, like I'll say for you again nature sometimes can hold a lot of danger. Suddenly Daniel stopped on a dime as he heard a twig snap, his brigade go very tense when they all heard that sound. The a crash came near them as Ching-Ting Wind Dancers came flying at them, they were slashmen one of the elite warriors of the warlord. This battle was very difficult from the beginning, they and great dodging ability that made Daniel's job a bit harder. After a good fifty minutes he finally beat them all with his brigade, however he didn't find a whole map on them at all only a piece of one. Going back to Wan-Sing he knows that this isn't what they hoped for, however its a good start to get to the warlord.
|Well you may not have gotten the full map from one of them, yet this leads to the first dojo so we might be able to find the first combination to the first gate. Oh yea there are still more henchmen out here causing trouble too, they'll be out her slowing down our progress by guarding a dojo. So you better be prepared to do a little fighting out here Daniel, for your going to be do a lot by all means. I see that the first dojo is up the road from my spot Daniel, I want you to go check that place to see what you can find in there. Just be careful I don't know what to expect inside that place, so its best for you to have your friends by your side. If you do happen to find the combination to the first gate come back to me quickly, once you put it in I'll meet you at the second one so we can get to work on that one. However were not going to accomplish nothing if you don't go there Daniel, don't worry I'll be right here when you need me.| Daniel went off to the first dojo out here.
The forest looked mysterious as he walked through its trees, everything looked hidden as he walked down the path with caution. Once he reached the dojo he felt a dark presence about the place, whatever awaited him in there wasn't the purest of hearts. Going inside he saw that there were fighters waiting for him, yet there wasn't any time for him to think about things for this battle. After a good thirty minutes he finally got the first gat combination, going back to Wan-Sing he put it in to unlock the door. Once it was open fully Wan-Sing went ahead of Daniel to get to the next door, once Daniel got there he told him there was one more gate to unlock. Daniel listen closely to what he had to say about the next part of the mission, for this time there wasn't going to be another piece of the map.
|Well I have a small map I my hands right now Daniel, I guess we wont be getting anymore pieces from here on out. I know for a fact that the second gate has another combination hidden in a dojo, however I think this gate and the last is guarded by two henchman if I have a hunch. First go to that dojo to see what you can find inside, I do have a feeling that we might find that rascal Shuey-Ping-Tzuo in there being protective. Be fore warned these henchmen are the best of the group, they can do many things you cant do with your friends. In other words my fried I'm saying that they will cheat heavily, so be careful on how you duel them. Once you get the combination come right back to the gate, put in the combination and I shall meet you at the last gate. The warlord cant hide from us any longer now, however we cant get anything done if we don't do something quickly. Don't worry I know that the emperor's daughter is here, I can feel it in my bones my friend.| Daniel went off to find Shuey-Ping-Tzuo.
The location of this dojo was near the outskirts of the forest, although things looked peaceful he had to be careful going inside. Once ventured in he saw Shuey-Ping-Tzuo with a couple of guards, he's already been warned that they cheats so he gotten that out of the way. There was no time for him to decided weather to do this battle, after a good fifty minutes he finally defeated Shuey-Ping-Tzuo. He found a combination on the other side of the room quickly, once he got it he went back to Wan-Sing to put in the code. Wan-Sing quickly went to the last gate to unlock it quickly, you see while Daniel was away Wan-Sing went on a little mission of his own. Going to the last dojo he was able to beat them and get the key, even this surprised Daniel for a second or two. However he wasn't complaining one bit at the time, they needed all the help they can get out here. Once they got to the warlord's dojo they could get down to the hard part, he was the hardest person out here and the way he cheats isn't even funny.
|I will warn you now Daniel this person is so very sneaky, he is not the type of person who likes to play fair. Shyr-Tz-Tzuo will do anything to win so keep your guard up when you do indeed fight him, once he's gone I'll let Sergeant Ironsmith safely take the emperors daughter to her father. Then when he is gone that leaves Steel Jack all alone for you to fight, I know you've been waiting to fight him from the moment he got away from you. Now you will get your chance very soon and you know it fully, however we need to focus on the warlord right now. I need you to give it all you got to make sure he doesn't cause anymore trouble here, the whole land needs to be cleansed from his terrible darkness he's cased. However we cant do it if your just standing there thinking, please for all of us defeat that warlord Shyr-Tz-Tzuo and bring peace to our land.| Daniel went off to encounter Shyr-Tz-Tzuo.
The dojo had a dark sinister aura about it from a distance, it was if the whole place was corrupted by an evil like force. Whatever was inside Daniel really wanted to get rid of it quickly, going inside he saw the warlord Shyr-Tz-Tzuo with his men ready for battle. They were the most feared looking warriors he has faced, Daniel was a little bit frighten to do this battle. Yet his brigade stood by his side giving him some good support here and there, there was no time to reflect on how long this place was for the moment...it was time for him to clean house. After an hour and a half he was finally able to defeat the warlord, the emperor's daughter was safely returned to her father. Sergeant Ironsmith handle the job pretty well taking her back, now there is only one person left out here to deal with. That was Steel Jack himself he was probably at the palace with the emperor trying to force him to do something, little did he know that this place was finally cleaned up.
|Well done, Daniel! We've finally cleaned this place up from top to bottom, but now we have one more person to deal with this time. Yes Steel Jack is the last person we have to defeat to clean this place up, I don't know about you but I'm tired of dealing with that jerk of a pirate. This time we will put an end to him once and for all, when he's out the way Shailand will be a peace at last. The emperor told me about Steel Jack's sightings near his palace, we have to act fast before he gets in trouble. Boy look at those scratches on you Daniel, you've been putting in your keep with the warlord battle you just had. I'm slowly starting to believe that you might level up very soon, however we need to keep our focus on Steel Jack this time around. Those nicks you got can heal overnight with a good bite of rest young fella, we don't want to sneak attack Steel Jack in the night. Get some rest you've earned it today from your hard work out here, don't worry tomorrow I'll meet you at the Ruby Palace to fight Steel Jack...Dismissed!| Daniel went to heal his scrapes with a good rest.
Patrick closed the book slowly feeling extremely amped, the final battle with Steel Jack is approaching every second now. What will happen to Daniel is yet to be determined, yet waiting might show us the final ending to this Arc.