Resentment of the citizens
Flashback (Start)
Within the town of Tiulyu, located within the Common Realm, there is a house at the edge of the farming fields that acts as the apothecary for the town due to the lack of access to healing magic.
Within that house are two people.
"There you go, that will help your arm heal." A woman possessing short brown hair and blue eyes spoke as she wrap bandages around the arm of a woman who possess black hair and brown eyes.
"Thank you, Bow." The woman said to the now revealed Bow Nocde.
This cause a small smile to appear on Bow's face before glancing towards the window where the sun is setting.
"You can stay over if you like, Dazu." Bow offered to Dazu Tayak, causing her to shake her head.
"I can't, my husband will be returning soon." Dazu explained, causing a slight disappointed expression to appear on Bow's face.
"I see…." Bow muttered in a sad tone of voice.
"But….I won't mind staying here for a little longer." Dazu said, leaning over and placing her head onto Bow's head.
The two woman stayed like that for a while, remaining silent, which was broken when the evening sky became bright for some reason, before Dazu stood up and left Bow's house and made her way back to her own house under the black sky where her husband and mother-in-law are present.
The three of them ate dinner, where Dazu used her catalyst magic to make fire appear within the fire place.
The three made small talk until they started to hear loud screams, causing Dazu and her husband to shoot out of their chairs and rushed towards the door where the sound of destruction can be heard.
There eyes widened when they saw that three Purple Orca Magic Knights are the ones causing the attack where a few minutes later a large stone structure passes over the village.
During that moment Dazu, her husband and the rest of the villagers saw, what they assume was a figure wearing red, flying through the sky before diving towards the ground and started to attack the three Purple Orca Magic Knights with a sword whose blade is covered in a bright red glow.
Everyone watched as the red-wearing figure attack two of the Purple Orca Magic Knights with the glowing bladed sword.
"Where's the other Magic Knight?" Dazu thought in realization.
The woman has been a state of shock that three Magic Knights, whose duty is to protect the Clover Kingdom, have been attacking Tiulyu before wondering where the third had went.
Her answer came in the form of her own home getting attacked.
"Mother!" Dazu's husband, whose name is Vide, shouted before running into the raging flames.
With Dazu, the woman stared at the Purple Orca Magic Knight who possess a cruel expression on his face.
"Time to die, human." The Purple Orca Magic Knight commented before preparing to cast a spell.
"No you don't!" The red-wearing figure shouted before tackling the Purple Orca Magic Knight, pressing the glowing blade against his stomach.
Dazu didn't know what happened next as her mind snapped towards her burning house and rushed inside with thought of helping Vide get his mother out.
Dazu spotted Vide attempting to remove a large wooden beam where his mother is trapped under.
Dazu took a step forwards with the intend of helping out.
However, before she could take another step forwards, more of the roof caved in, this time trapping Vide.
This cause Dazu's eyes to widened before running forwards and attempt to remove the rubble.
However, Vide said something which cause Dazu to stop.
It was at that moment the sound of cracking can be heard and Dazu realized that the burning house is about to fall, causing her to scramble back before running out of the house where it completely collapsed.
"Where….." Dazu thought whilst glancing around, attempting to see the red-wearing figure.
It didn't took her long as she saw the red-wearing figure dragging the now unconscious Purple Orca Magic Knight to where the other two Purple Orca Magic Knights are resting and Dazu's eyes widened as she saw a red mechanical eagle watching over them.
The red-wearing figure glanced around at at the mostly destroyed town and Dazu could sense that the red-wearing figure has gained an awkward aura around him.
She and the other observers watched as the red-wearing figure talked to the red mechanical eagle before flying off.
Dazu opened her eyes as she remember that night.
"I have a feeling that you would be here." A voice spoke, causing Dazu to glance over her shoulder to see Bow approaching her.
"Oh…..right." Dazu commented as she turned back to look at the gravestones which mark where Vide and his mother lay.
"How are you handling with the flood of people?" Dazu questioned, causing Bow to hum slightly.
To what Dazu is referring to is the amount of people that have been visiting Bow in order to gain any sort of treatment that is available which consists not only just the citizens of Tiulyu, but also some from the surrounding settlements close by.
"I suppose things are going all right for me." Bow responded, making Dazu nod her head slightly.
"Have the newspapers come through yet?" Dazu asked, although not exactly thrilled at the prospect of reading words that have been organised by people of the upper-class.
"The papers have just came in actually. I was actually looking for you because of it." Bow responded before handing the newly released paper to Dazu who glanced at the headline.
"Head Judge of the Magic Parliament gets attacked as terror beast still roams about." The Headline read, making Dazu widen her eyes slightly as she fully took the paper and read the related articles.
"So the Magic Knights still aren't able to tame that beast." Bow commented, a small scowl appearing on her face at the lack of performance from the Magic Knights.
"…" Dazu became silent as she remember reading related new articles in the past, starting from when she read about Asta's trial.
She realized that Asta/dragon-themed swordsman was the same person that defeated the three possessed Purple Orca Magic Knights as she remember seeing the dragon head shoulder-guard.
So she became confused sometime later when that same person got on the wrong side of the Magic Parliament, becoming a criminal who is stated to have used Mana derived from the Underworld.
Was it all an act, to pretend that he's on the Clover Kingdom people's side?
Things have started to escalate when more news came in, this time saying how Asta is starting to wield a "dark" form of magic, resulting in him going on a rampage, a different of Mana than Demonic Mana.
However, a rumour has started to spread at that point which says how the Magic Parliament deliberately implanted that "dark" magic into Asta in order to put fear into the lower-classes to keep them in line.
"What have become of the Magic Knights? Aren't they supposed to protect the citizens of the Clover Kingdom?" Bow questioned, crossing her arms slightly.
"Good question…." Dazu commented, a small frown appearing on her face.
"Not satisfied with how the Magic Knights are operating?" A voice questioned, causing both woman to jump before spinning around to see the person who spoken, a male possessing blond hair and yellow eyes.
For clothes, he's wearing a black and red militaristic outfit wich is underneath a long black coat which has an emblem on it, which from the perspective of Dazu and Bow, looks foreign.
"Who are you?" Bow asked, whilst taking a step closer to Dazu.
"My name? My name is Cupiditas." The now named Cupiditas introduced himself.
"And why are you talking to us?" Bow asked, becoming cautious.
This cause Cupiditas to smirk slightly.
"I have a good talent of sensing people with deep desires and greed. You have the desire to stand up on your own, without the aid of the Magic Knights, who possess little compassion towards those of lower status, don't you?" Cupiditas explained, saying the last part to Dazu.
This cause the catalyst magic user to become tense.
"The same can be said for you." Cupiditas commented, returning his attention back to Bow.
"….." Bow became silent, but gained a frown on her face.
Cupiditas then sighed.
"It's a shame though. Two woman with great ambitions, but both possess little Mana between them." Cupiditas commented in a disappointed tone of voice, causing both woman to gain scowls on their faces.
"Is there any reason why you decided to confront us in the first place then other than to insult us like everyone else?" Dazu asked in an annoyed tone of voice, she having be receiving similar negative comments in the past.
This cause Cupiditas to chuckle.
"Absolutely not. I actually have a proposition for you two." Cupiditas said as he placed a hand within a pocket.
This cause both Dazu and Bow to become curious just as Cupiditas took out a large blank Alter-Ride book.
"Isn't that similar to those open "books" that the red-wearing figure possess?" Dazu questioned, faintly recalling how the red-wearing swordsman had three open "books" on the large belt buckle that he was wearing.
"You mean Saber, the swordsman of flames. Those "books" that Saber possess are called Wonder-Ride books. However…." Cupiditas began to explain throwing the large Alter-Ride books up and down in his hand.
"This is called an Alter-Ride book, a different variety of the Wonder-Ride books." Cupiditas further explained before throwing the Alter-Ride book to Dazu who managed to catch it, although almost dropping it.
"If you have the conviction to reach your desire, then use the power dweling within that Alter-Ride book" Cupiditas explained before disappearing.
"….." Both Dazu and Bow became silent as they stare down at the Alter-Ride book.
Flashback (End)
In the present, Dazu read the headline of the newly released newspaper.
"Clover Kingdom preparing to go to war." The headline read and Dazu stared at it for a few seconds before walking over to a set of drawers and open one and took out an object wrapped in a cloth.
Dazu then walked out of her new house before heading to Bow's house and knocked on the door.
After a few seconds, Bow open the door.
"Dazu? What are you doing here?" Bow asked, raising an eye-brow.
"Are you alone?" Dazu asked, making Bow nod her head in response before leading Dazu into her house.
Dazu took out the clothed object and unwrapped it and showed the blank Alter-Ride book to Bow.
This cause Bow to widen her eyes before looking at Dazu's face who has a serious expression on it.
It has been a few weeks since the Magic Knights have started to train for the upcoming war against the Spade Kingdom and everyone are keen on improving their magic to the upmost limit.
Domi/Fillon have been going around to each Magic Knight squads and observe their training, gauging each Magic Knight's Mana level and compare it to the magic tier system.
As of right now, the wielder(s) of Eien no Midori are present at the headquarters of the Blue Rose Magic Knights, with Domi being in control.
"….Does everyone feel slightly nervous when "they" are here?" Sol questioned whilst glancing towards her fellow Blue Rose Magic Knights.
"Don't act like that, dear. The two of them are just observing our preparations for the upcoming war." Pele responded in a reassuring tone of voice.
"I hope so." Sol commented with a small frown on her face.
When the Magic Knights were first introduced to the representative(s) of the Heart Kingdom, they were shock at the nature between Domi and Fillon and became on guard, remembering how many of them have their bodies taken over by the souls of deceased elves and attacked the Clover Kingdoms.
However, they were convinced by their captains that Fillon is different from the elves that hijacked their bodies…..although some have doubts about this due to how Fillon went on a rant about their reaction towards "her".
"I'm bit surprise that you're being cautious around them since technically they are a part of the Sword of Logos." A Blue Rose Magic Knight, who goes by the name of Selena and possessing shoulder length brown hair along with green eyes, said whilst giving Sol a questioning look.
To what Selena is referring is the fact that since Domi/Fillon possess a "Holy Sword", they can be considered a member of the Sword of Logos Magic Knight squad.
"I don't see how that got to with anything. I'm just concerned with Char's safety." Sol explained, saying the first part with a raised eye-brow.
It was at that that moment that a Blue Rose Magic Knight who goes by the name of Borja, possessing brown and matching eyes, began to smirk.
"I wouldn't be more surprise if you're are more concerned with Sora's safety rather than Captain Ogami's safety." Borja commented, causing a small frown to appear Sol's face.
"I'm not…." Sol muttered in response, causing some giggles to come out of her fellow Blue Rose Magic Knight's mouths.
"I'm sorry about Sora's personality." Charlotte said in apologetic tone of voice.
As of right now, the captain of the Blue Rose Magic is having a meeting with Domi…...who is in the middle of recovery, "she" having an encounter Sora and his energetic personality.
"I'm….okay. You and Vice-Captain Ryo certainly have an energetic son." Domi responded, making Charlotte to nod her head, although there is a small smile present.
"So what do you want to ask me about?" Domi asked, rasing an eye-brow.
The reason for Domi's confusion is that whilst she usually speak to the captains when visiting each Magic Knight squad, something seems different with Charlotte…...although that was before encountering Sora.
The captain of the Blue Rose Magic Knights started to gain a slight uncomfortable expression on her face.
"Due to the actions of a Mage in the past, my magic has somewhat been….."tainted", you can say." Charlotte began to say, causing Domi to raise an eye-brow.
"Although I'd managed to regress the effects that the Mage had placed on my magic, I was wondering if it is possible to alter the effects through the use of Mana-Method?" Charlotte asked, referring to the runes that the citizens of the Heart Kingdom are capable of making to improve their magic.
This cause Domi to blink her eyes slightly.
"I suppose so, briar magic is a natural form of magic, so Mana-Method should be able to work on it." Domi explained, making a small smile appear on Charlotte's face.
"Good. Eventually can put my magic to it's true form, not blue roses, but red." Charlotte thought, becoming happy.
It was at that moment the communication device on Charlotte's desk began to make a humming sound.
"Hm? Whose could be contacting me?" The captain of the Blue Rose Magic Knights thought as she picked up the communication device and turned it on.
"Ryo? Is there something wrong?" Charlotte asked as the screen showed the vice-captain of the Sword of Logos.
"Hi Char. Is Domi about…...or Fillon?" Ryo asked, saying the last part in a slight awkward tone of voice.
"Domi's here. Not sure where Fillon is though." Charlotte responded, saying the last with a smirk on her face.
Domi could feel Fillon rolling her eyes at this whilst the currently controlling soul appeared in front of the screen.
"I'm here, Vice-Captain Ryo. Is there something the matter?" Domi asked, becoming slightly worried.
"Miss Celeborn has contacted us and reported about strange activities happening within the Common Realm. You….kind of been requested to join the mission." Ryo explained, causing Domi, plus Fillon to blink their eyes.
During the first few weeks of the training period, Alyssa has successful opened a branch of her merchant company within the Royal Capital and has been taking some time to explore the Clover Kingdom.
"Whose requested my presence for this mission?" Domi asked, starting to become nervous.
"Reika Shindai, the messenger of the Sword of Logos." Ryo responded, making Domi to blink her eyes.
"You told the main branch of the Sword of Logos about us, didn't you." Domi said, making Ryo nod his head in response.
"Yes. Master Logos was surprise when I told him that Eien no Midori has been reforged into a bow." Ryo explained, making Domi her head before before realizing something.
"Why is Miss Shindai requested my presence when it was Alyssa who contacted you?" Domi asked, causing the wielder of Gekido to gain a tense expression on his face.
"Miss Shindai….she has been informing me about a person that we may encounter during the invasion on the Spade Kingdom." Ryo explained, causing the wielder(s) of Eien no Midori to blink their eyes.
"And who is this person that Miss Shindai is referring to?" Charlotte asked, becoming concerned.
"…..It will be better if I informed Sir Julius and the rest of the captains during the next meeting." Ryo responded, which cause a worried expression to appear on Charlotte's face.
"I come at once…...Just need to make sure that I don't run into Sora." The wielder(s) of Eien no Midori said, muttering the last part before heading towards the door.
"…..What did Domi mean by "Sora"?" Ryo asked, him managing to catch his son's name.
"Lets just say that Sora has taken a liking towards Domi/Fillon." Charlotte responded, causing Ryo to raise an eye-brow.
"This is roughly the place where I spotted the strange activity." Alyssa said as she and the others reached the edge of a town.
"I know this town. This is the town of Nean." Rintaro said in realization.
The Magic Knights that have been chosen for this mission, apart from Domi/Fillon and Alyssa, are Rintaro, Rin and, to the surprise of everyone, Reika herself.
Whilst this cause some concern, the messenger of the Sword of Logos reassured them that she's capable of protecting herself.
"You'd been here before?" Alyssa asked, becoming curious.
"Yes. I was here on a mission with Vice-Captain Ryo, Asta, and Captain Ogami…..where we eventually got joined by Captain Sophia, Captain Nozel, Captain Jack and Captain Yami. Noelle was also present, but she stayed behind to watch over Nean." Rintaro explained, causing Alyssa to widen her eyes whilst becoming slightly confuse.
"They encountered a Megid General, the former wielder of Kyurami and high ranking Mages from the former terrorist group known as the Eye Of The Midnight Sun." Reika explained, making Alyssa nod her head slightly.
"Now that I think about it, I should probably check on that girl that Asta was friends with….When I get the chance." Rintaro thought, thinking how he'd need to be quiet about it since Rin will be very keen on meeting Rebecca.
"Is it within Nean you saw the strange activities or on the outer edge?" Domi asked as she took a step towards Alyssa….who promptly took a step away from her.
"…...You're still on guard with Fillon, aren't you." Domi stated, making Alyssa nod her head in response.
Throughout the first few weeks of the training period, Fillon has been egging Domi on being "friendly" towards Alyssa and approaching her, although Domi has managed to keep the elf soul in check.
"That's correct, pervert." Alyssa responded in a blunt tone of voice.
"Please don't call me that…" Domi pleaded in a weak tone of voice.
"Nope." Alyssa said, making Domi sigh.
Whilst this was going on Reika was giving the two a questioning look.
It was at that moment that Rin sensed someone watching them and when the wielder of Hayate turned towards where the person is, she saw the supposed person disappearing.
"I saw someone suspicious!" Rin said before starting to run.
And there we go, the start of the Devil-Banishers/Devil-Believers arc where we are introduced to a new character, Cupiditas, who could be the person that Reika has encountered in the Spade Kingdom and the two Megid Generals hoped would have joined them. This is also a OC character idea that someone gave to me a while back.
In Gotchard:
1) Whilst Gigist recovers from his battle with Gotchard, he, Atropos and Clotho are approuched by two people called Germain and Gaelijah where Gigis revealed that the Dark Kings are a trinity between the three of them. When Atropos asked about Geryon, Germain revealed that he has eaten(?) him along with revealing that Geryon himself is a humunculus before Gaelijah revealed their target. At the Alchemy Academy, they recieved a call from the Alchemy Association where they requested for all the now captured Chemies to be brought to them whilst Rin had an encounter with Atropos.
2) Clotho, enhanced by Germain's alchemy, located the real Fuga who she managed to defeat before the three Dark Kings arrived. The Kamen Riders, plus Minato, also arrived, but were easily overwhelmed by the Three Dark Kings and their advanced alchemy before managing to escape. Back at the Alchemy Academy, Fuga revealed that (EX)Nijigon holds a fragment of the Philosopher Stone with his original egg form being used to restore the entire stone. The next day, (EX)Nijigon disappeared and when Houtarou and Rin attempted to find him, they encounter Germain who was doing the same before getting into battle.
And there have it, the battle isn't over with the revealment that there are three Dark Kings, although they seem to be butting heads when it comes to "claiming the throne", and that alchemy originated from them. It is also revealed that Geryon is a Malice Doll, which they most likely used in their goal of breaking free from the Door of Darkness altogether. So the Philosopher Stone is now being mentioned within the series which I believe that the end game of the series being the Dark Kings completing and taking the powers of the Philosopher Stone for themselves. It's also to see that the real Fuga is still alive, yet still in the process of healing and we get to see his Kamen Rider form again.
So a new trailer for Gotchard's film has been released which revealed the name of the movie, "Future-Daybreak", along with Gotchard's Extra-Final Form, Miracle Gotchard. It would seem that Legend will also makes his appereance in "Future-Daybreak" as well.
Please review and until next time.
Guest: Hmm...you'll have to wait and see until Calibur decides to reveal her true idenity.
brave kid: Glad to see that your excited for the upcoming invasion.
Raidentensho: I guess that we just have to wait until we have proper images of Kamen Rider Gavv.
howard576:
1) That's an interesting idea with Cupiditas being a potential Rider.
2) We won't be seeing Asta's group for a while I'm afraid.
3) If it wasn't for Houtarou's interference with the ritual, then all three Dark Kings would have come out at once, but Gigist took the opportunity to come out first.
4) Indeed, the Alchemy Association have been doing very little, or should I say nothing at all, so it would be good to see if Minato somehow takes control and govern the Alchemy Association properly.