Later after Peach's announcement to Sombron's attack.
(Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ost - (Day) Kakariko Village)
"Yun Ka-fai..." Hakumen stared at the eastern old man. "Hmm... Your presence is similar to that of Rean Schwarzer."
"Yun Kai-fai who was taking a sip of his tea then stopped as he look at Hakumen. "Oh? Are you acquainted with Rean?"
"Yes, I know him. Why? What is he to you?"
"Why, I'm his Master."
"What?" Hakumen asked in surprised. "You are his master?"
"Yes. Rean is my final student. How is he?" Yun Ka-Fai asked curiously.
"He is well. He has overcome the power that tainted his soul and destroyed the entity that plagued his homeland. As well as becoming the Divine Blade."
"I see. I thought as much. Truth be told. I was worried that he may have chosen a dark fate when he was burdened by the power that corrupted his souls. I am glad that my worries are unfounded. I take it he also have plenty of friends?"
"Countless."
"How wonderful. I take it you're also one of his friend?"
"No. I am nothing more than an acquaintance. I am Hakumen." Hakumen introduce himself
The Old man had an ! over his head as his eyes widen. "Hakumen? As in the White Void?"
"You heard of me?"
Yun Ka-fai smiled. "Well of course, tales of you have grown ever since you traveled the world killing monsters that were not just powerful dangerous, but above some level of human skills." He look at his tea. "There were many monsters that surfaced from the world that came with it. Remnant, the creatures of Grimm specifically. Compared to the monsters here in Zemuria, they are soulless and obey a dangerous master: Salem." He turns to Hakumen. "Please, Hakumen. Join me for a nice cup of tea."
"I do not need your tea. I am fine without it. But I will set." Hakumen approached the resting area and sit down on the opposite side. "So tell me, Yun Ka-fai. Why is Rean Schwarzer's Master doing here in the Mushroom Kingdom?"
"Traveling around the world is part of it." Yun Ka-fai answered as he take a sip of his tea. "Two years ago, the world of Zemuria has never experienced, nor foresaw this unexpected change. One would be curious. I travel through many nations that this world has offered outside of Zemuria's borders. I've learn and witness many lands filled with unknown cultures. Some are similar, some are new, and some hold such resemblance like this mountain here for example. It reminds me so much of Inazuma and Longlai. I visited the continent of Fiore: a nation filled with magic. Beyond was Remnant where the horrified monsters of Grimm roam. Where people of that land use develop a manifestation of power within their souls called Aura. With it, Semblance: an ability that varies from person to person. A personal power as they say. It truly is quite fascinating, would you agree?"
"The continent of Remnant is peculiar indeed."
"Then we have Ylisse, Fodlan, Halelynn, the Beanbean Kingdom, Sarasaland, the Pokemon regions, Kalos, Johto, Hoenn Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and Smash Bros Castle. This world has changed dramatically in such short amount of time. It is refreshing. And yet, so to with the conflict that comes with it."
"As with Salem, The Great Twilight, and more such as the recent one. Sombron..." Hakumen cursed that very name.
"Yes. The Fell Dragon who recently attacked after another Fell Dragon attack cause by Organization XIII. There are incidents that I had yet to witness. And despite that, the young heroes of this generation have shown promise. Just as what I foresaw with Rean. The Mushroom Kingdom is his second home. As its vast astounding abundance of land. I came here to this land a few time because of the recent one with Sombron. Is that not the same for you."
"Yes." Hakumen responded. "He is an evil that must be slain. But the Divine Dragons from another world has remove his existence from this world and the world of Elyos."
"So I've heard." Yan Ka-fai nodded his head. "And yet. That was only the beginning of a new doom to the world that has recently made its way to this world."
"A new doom you say..." Hakumen said as the wind blow. "I see... so you also sense the disturbance that threatens this world. A threat different than Salem." Hakumen then turn his glance to the mountain path to his right while Yun Ka-fai take one final sip. "Hm. Who goes there?"
"Is that you, Jingliu? Even from the distance, your presence cause the air to turn cold." Yun Ka-fai asked.
"Hehehe..." A voice chuckled as a snowy mist was seen, freezing nearby branches, brushes, and even falling leaves as footsteps was heard walking. A young woman with long white hair, wearing a blind fold with a crescent moon detailed in the center appeared.
Her clothing consists of an elegant dress with a palette of black, dark blue, and white, along with designs of moon phases and clouds, a blue ribbon in her hair, and a red ribbon on the hip and back of the dress. She also wears dark, knee-length heeled boots.
Accompany her was a Froslass who is responsible for the snowy mist
"I shouldn't be surprised that you would have notice, Yun Ka-fai." Jingliu said. "And I should give credit to you as well, Mr. White Samurai."
"A blind woman?" Hakumen asked nonchalantly. "No... You're not blind... but... you are tainted."
"Very observant. You are no ordinary man. Only a few would have noticed the "pollution" that harms me. Master Yun Ka-fai is one. I do apologize if I ruin your tea, but you already sense me coming, didn't you?"
The elderly man chuckled. "Or it could be that your companion generated enough sheer cold to recognize it. You truly do love the cold, don't you?"
"Well. Ice is something I am connected it. Is the cold too much for the bold of you?"
"The cold does not bother me." Hakumen said.
"I'm used to it, Jingliu. Although I can't say to my tea. I might as well heat it up again." Yun Ka-fai said. "How have you been? Any luck finding what you need?"
"Alas, I could not." Jingliu said.
"What has become of you, Jingliu?" Hakumen asked curiously. "Your body is tainted by something not of this world."
"It is a long, painful story. A long 8 year old painful story." She staring at Hakumen. "And what about you? What is your story?"
"Hmm..." Hakumen hummed.
"My, my. What an interesting outcome this day has become. First, we have a fallen maiden of frost and snow..." Yun Ka-fai turn to Hakumen."And a Singularity."
Hakumen said nothing.
"So, who are you behind that suit of armor?" Jingliu asked
"Hakumen."
Jingliu gasped. "The White Void... A Singularity indeed."
"It would see you both indeed notice." Hakumen said
"Well, not many possess an ability like ourselves." Yun Ka-fai told him. "Which I can say the same to you."
"Fair enough."
"Hehe. Well, allow me to properly Introduce myself." Jingliu sit down next to Yun Ka-fai as Froslass sit float next to her. "I am Jingliu. A swordswoman who has long perished. I am nothing more than a walking corpse who was tainted by the abomination of a cult. A cult who has reached its downfall."
(BGM ended)
Eight years ago...
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - A Trump Card in the Worst Possible Solution.)
In the building of Langport four-story building with green and cream-like colors building. There was an Eastern language sign which can be translated to "The Xianzhou Luofu". An Organization that rivals Heiyue. The Xianzhou Luofu first came into existence after the incident involving the Tyrant and the conflict with Heiyue. The Xianzhou Luofu presence began to grow into power through legal means. With their presence growing rapidly, Heiyue sees them as a threat. But with no matter how many attempts, The Xianzhou Luofu begins to come out on top due to the support of both the people and the shrew minds of leaders, and powerful fighters at their side. The Xianzhou Luofu begin to stand on equal footing as the Xianzhou Luofu rule the surface but Heiyue rules both part of it and from the underground. The Xianzhou Luofu has been searching for ways to disband Heiyue but no luck. It was later proposed by the Elders of Heiyue that their conflict with the Xianzhou Luofu would keep causing problems on both sides. In the head of the office lies Jingliu but without her blindfold on. Her eyes are magenta eyes.
Jingliu let out a frustrated sigh as she covered her forehead from exhaustion. "Another had been kidnapped and under my watch." She look at the people and reveal a picture of a little girl. "Are you certain there weren't any witnesses involving the kidnapping?"
"Yes, Lady Jingliu." The secretary nodded her head as she expressed her concern. "We've investigated the matter thoroughly as the Bracers lend their assistance. All we can find were victims of their parents being assassinated indiscriminately."
"And are you certain Heiyue has no involvement in it?"
"We checked and Heiyue has no involvement."
Jingliu rubs her chin. "I see... Plus it doesn't sound like Heiyue would do such a thing. At least I hope so. But knowing them, we can't take our eyes off them. But there weren't any weapons that matched Heiyue's possession. Could there be a third party? If so... then who and why did they kidnap the children?" She questioned the thought in her mind until she heard the door knock. "Enter."
The door opened and came three figures. Two boys who are teenagers and one girl who is much older than them.
"Hey there Jingliu." She greeted.
"Ah, hello Baiheng, Dan Heng, Jing Yuan. This is quite a surprise seeing the three of you here together. I thought Yingxing would be with you." Jingliu giggled.
"Oh you know how busy he talents in the Artisanship Commission. But I think I saw him training his skills with the sword just the other guy."
"Knowing him he's probably testing out his newest creations." Jing Yuan said. "Oh but before we forget, Master, there is someone from the Bracer Guild who seeks an audience with you. It's Mr. Cassius Bright."
"Cassius? The Divine Blade?" Jingliu blinked. "Why would he be here? Hmm... Sent him in."
"Understood." Jing Yuan nodded and then he take off running.
"The rest of us are also quite surprised to find that man here of all places." Dan Heng said. "But it does look very urgent."
"Hmm... It must be involving the children who disappeared." Jingliu said as the door knocked.
"I brought him." Jing Yuan said on the other side.
"Enter." Jingliu said as the door opened and came in was Cassius himself.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Cassius let out a humble bow. "Lady Jingliu, CEO of the Zianzhou Luofu."
"The pleasure is all mine. Divine Blade Cassius Bright." Jingliu got up from her feet and did an eastern bowing. "Please, come right this way." She guided him to the nearby couches as they taken a seat. "Would you like anything, Mr. Bright?"
"No need. Thank you for allowing me seek with a renown woman like yourself. I apologize if my arrival cause quite the stir."
"No need. It's natural that one position would gain fame and influence. Speaking off. Why would the Divine Blade of the Eight Leave One Blade School and an A-Rank Bracer would visit me? If I have to wager... It involves the children who has been kidnapped all over Calvard."
"Your intuition is just as the rumors say you are. That's correct. Many children within Calvard have been kidnapped. The Bracers have also investigated the matter. It wasn't until sheer luck that we learn what is going on between these kidnappings. However, this is a very sensitive information." Cassius said
"Sensitive..." Jingliu muttered before turning her gaze to her Dan Heng, Jing Yuan Beiheng.
"Oh, right! We'll get out of your hair." Baiheng said as she and the two boys take off, leaving only the secretary.
"What is this sensitive information you wish to tell me?" Jingliu asked.
"It does involve the disappearance of all the children. Tell me, have you heard of the D.G Cult?"
(BGM ended)
"The D.G Cult?" Jingliu raised her eyebrow before hooking her head. "No. This is the first I heard of that name. There is a cult here in Calvard?"
(Trails to Azure ost - Gnosis)
"Yes. But this cult is an international one. They are responsible for kidnapping children." Cassius said.
"So this cult is to blame... But why would they adduct children?" Juingliu fold her arms, lay her back on the cough as she asked.
"This is the sensitive information that comes in. This was secret from the public but multiple authorities across Zemuria has established an international investigation involving Calvard and its neighboring countries. The Bracer Guild is also a part of it. The investigation is led by me as the supreme commander. We were able to capture one of the cultists who took one of the children to a hideout. However, he committed suicide. But we did investigate his home. From there, we found a journey that details of missing children and where they were sent to. The identity was he belonged to the cult called the D.G Cult. A Cult that rejects the Goddess Aidios and workshops devils. They kidnapped children and use them for their lounges that spread throughout Zemuria. They use the children and perform their various of rituals on them."
Jingliu narrowed her eyes. "Rituals?"
"Summoning devils, using the artifacts they collected, and performing human experiments on the children."
An ?! appeared over Jingliu and the secretary as the secretary covered her mouth in horror while Jingliu look uneasy.
"Experiment on children?!" Jingliu growled.
"Yes. All of it was directed for creating a mysterious drug called Gnosis." Cassius said calmly though a hit of disgust in his voice.
"Gnosis? What does that mean...?" Jingliu rub her chin until got realized something. "Wait... then the "G" must be..."
Cassius nodded. "Yes. We learn that the G from the cult's banner stands for Gnosis. We don't know much about this drug but... I fear the worst if we don't rescue all of the children that they captured. Which is why I would like to ask for the Xianzhou Luofu to join in our operation to exterminate the D.G cult."
"You want us to join this cause to "exterminate" the cult that causes the darkness that's been spreading." Jingliu hummed.
"Yes. As I said earlier that I was appointed as the Supreme Commander of the joint international operation with each country's armies, police force, and Bracers. We would also like to request the assistance of the Xianzhou Luofu to take part in our operation."
Jingliu rub her chin. 'I see... So... it was a cult responsible for this... to think they would do such inhumane sins for rejecting the Goddess Aidios... Even so... Why would they do such a thing... Why use children? All leads to Gnosis... A Drag... but... what type of it concerns me... if it very dangerous and use children as test subjects...Oon... the thought is nauseating... But I will not allow those cultist devils get away for their crimes. But at the same time... we can't let Heiyue take advantage of my absent... If they learn that I took part of the operation... who knows what sort of trouble they'll play... I will take only a select few to accompany me."
"I understand." Jingliu turn to Cassius. "The Xianzhou Luofu will join the operation to suppress the D.G Cult and rescue the children. I will not allow these monsters to use the children for their own nefarious means. But... I have one condition."
"What is it?" Cassius asked.
"I have my intelligence group spying on Heuyue's movements. If you are aware... the Xianzhou Luofu are at odds with Heiyue."
"Ah. Yes, I've heard. Worry not. We will begin a swift suppression. We already located all of the lounge across Zemuria." Cassius pull out a map, marking the louges hideouts. "The closest to Langport where your troops accompany other bracers and police force... is located in Cuerdo Plains."
"Cuerdo Plains..." Jingliu staring at the map. "It's the only nearby place in Langport... When shall the operation begin?"
"It will begin April 15. Three days from today."
"A short spam of time then. Very well. Leave the base of operation address to me and I will collect my select few. Once we begin the operation, My team and I will arrest the cult members and rescue the children."
(BGM ended)
April 15, 1198...
"At last, we arrived. How well hidden..." Jingliu said, accompanying her is Jing Yuan, Dan Heng, Baiheng, a few Elite Soldiers of the Luofu, Bracers and Police Force.
"We're here at last." Baiheng said
"Master." Jing Yuan turns to Jingliu, wielding his devastator glaive. "This cult we're up against... Will they be well prepared for our arrival?"
"Not unless they had a spy among us. But all things will go as plan. Do you remember what I taught you?"
"Yes. Every one of your lessons has been put into my brain."
"I'm surprised that Yingxing weapons for us through." Dang Heng looking at his Cloud Piercer Spear. "So this is his latest work..."
"Well... he is talented with his hands." Ying Yuan said.
"Indeed. But that's enough of the small talk. Remember to stay vigilant. We're up against the vile of all humanity. Ying Yuan, Dan Heng. I know you two chose to come with me to your own accord, but, you will witness true horror. It's not too late to go back." Jingliu said.
"Master. Nothing you say will change our mind." Jing Yuan said.
"Very well." Jingliu pull out her sword and aim at the entrance to the lodge's entrance located within the cave.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Awakening of the Great Dragon)
"Everyone, with me! Charge! Don't let any single one of them escape and rescue as many children as you can!" She yelled
"Yeaaaah!" The Extermination Team raises their weapons and charge into the cave.
As the Extermination Team journeys through the dark cave. However, appearing out of nowhere were Fiends called Vizou.
"Fiends! Incoming!" A Bracer yelled as they charged in to combat them.
Jingliu dashes with superhuman speed and took down the Vizous with one swoop.
"Whoa..." A Bracer gasped
"So this is the renowned Ice Blademaster..." The other Bracer said
"More are coming." Jingliu said as more Vizous approached.
"Everyone with me!" Ying Yuan aim his Glave and charge with Dan Heng.
Dan Heng let out rapod thrust attack, following with combo slashes and then impaling the eye as it screech in agony and disappears into particles while Ying Yuan combo swung fiercely and then slam it down to the ground before impaling it.
"We got intruders!" A Cultist yelled.
"Sound the alarm!" The other ran until Jingliu dash with insane speed and slashed them. "Aaaugh!" he fell to the ground unconscious with the other Cultist.
The Extermination force travels deeper into the lounges, encountering more cultists who summon Fiends to defeat them and slow them down. However, it was proven futile as they fell by the extermination squash. Some of the Bracers take them down while the others shoot and deal with the monsters with guns. Jingliu then stumbled upon one of the labs where she met a horrible sight.
"No..." She gasped in horror.
"Master, we—"
"Don't come any closer!" Jingliua yelled but too late as Dang Heng and Ying Yuan turn pale as they witnessed countless children's corpses lying on the floor in a pool of blood, some were chain to equipment while others were killed.
"..." Ying Yuan stood there, gasping in horror as Dan Heng covered his mouth until he hurled the floor.
"Avert your eyes. This is not something you should witness..." Jingliu clenched. "These ... vile cultists... so sickening... so inhumane..." Her eyes sharpen with rage. "They will not escape punishment." She said as she heard the footsteps of her team.
"Lady Jingliu!" One of the Luofu soldiers approached. "What— gah! Dan Heng?" He stare at Dan Heng hurling the floor as he wipe his mouth.
"Ugh..." He groaned. "This is... wrong... so... so... wrong..." Dan Heng move out of the way where they reveal the mountain of corpses.
"Oh Aidios..."
"The children..."
"So... So many..." Baiheng covered her mouth in horror.
"I don't sense any life within them... we're too late..." Jingliu said. "Let us capture every one of them and bring them to justice."
"Yes... They will not escape punishment as you said." Ying Yuan said.
"Dan Heng, can you still fight?"
"Yes... I just throw my lunch away..." Dan Heng grumbled. "I'll walk it off..."
"All right, but if you're feeling nausea again, leave."
"U...Understood..." Dan Heng grumbled as they keep going further to capture many other cultists, slaying Fiends and then finally arrived at a large area where they performed the ritual until bombs activated.
"Look out!" Dan Heng yelled as he pulled Ying Yuan out of the way until they were separated from Jingliu.
"Dan Heng, Ying Yuan?! Are you all right!?" Jingliu asked.
"We're fine! We'll break through!"
"Hang in there Master!" Ying Yuan yelled as Jingliu turned and see one pan wearing a priest robe.
(BGM ended)
"You..." Jingliu step forward. "You are the one in charge of this lounge."
(Dragon Ball Evolution ost - Lord Piccolo)
"Hehehe..." The middle-aged man turn to Jingliu. "Well, well, an uninvited and an interesting guest. "Who would have guessed the renowned Ice Blademaster would grace us in my lodge. You cause a great number of deaths in this world."
"How funny that words come filthy tongue. You cultist kidnapped so many children for your vile experiment. Have you no heart for those innocent children whose lives are gone to Aidios's halls? The anguish of all the children who were taken from their parents, and will realize that they will never see their beloved children ever again? Do you cultists ever feel such remorse for the innocent lives you've taken and abused?"
"You misunderstand. The children you spoke about were speaking about properties. We owe them. We do what we please with them. Are they no different to animals or monsters? All things exist for a purpose. And the children had theirs. They were fine specimens and we collected so much data one could ever hope more."
"You vile creature. You're a devil Spawn. You cultists are demons in human flesh. No one will save you from the demonic actions you've done. Of that, I swear it."
"Heh. I should expect no less from those who would listen to the false goddess. She was only fabricated by that wretched church. It truly is a shame that many would follow such false beliefs and faith. While we follow the true faith."
"True Faith? Enough of your nonsense. Would this faith sacrifice the innocent children you murdered for your ritual and experiments? No. That is the work of demons. And you are such." Jingliu draws out her sword. "I will put an end to this madness, where you cultist will face the judgment of the law and the goddess above!"
(BGM ended)
"I grew tired of hearing that false lies from the Septain Church. Very well." The High Priest raised his hand and summoned a Staff and grabbed it and Fiends appeared by his side.
(Trails through Daybreak ost - Hard Desperation)
"Go my minions! Show that woman that the D.G CULT WILL AWAIT THE RETURN THE TRUE GODDESS TO THIS WORLD!" The High Priest roared as the Fiends roared and multiple of them appeared.
"Hmph. Delusions." Jingaliu unleashes a battle aura, enough to shake the room.
"..!?" The High Priest gasped.
"Burn in the Lunar Flame." Jingliu readied her stand and then dashed in superhuman speed, slashing through and then going around, slashing multiple Fiends and then reappearing in front of the high priest with trails of Ice piercing the Fieneds, taking them down.
"W-What?!" The High Priest gasped in horror and then Jingliu slashed through the priest with trails of ice. "AAAAAAAUGH!"
He fell on his back as Jingliu swung her sword.
"It's over. You and your cult are done. Along with the drug Gnosis."
"Hehe... That's where you're wrong..." The High Priest weakly chuckled and coughed. "This is not the end... we will... triumph. I will not go down without a fight... I... may have lost... but the battle will continue on... through you!"
"What?" Jingliu raised her eyebrow until Fiends appeared. "Tch. More of them?" She swung her sword to slay them with one blow, until a smoke bomb was thrown at her. "Ngh!?" Then suddenly vines sporut underneath and restrain Jingliu. "Vines?!"
"Yes..." The High Priest slowly got back on his feet as two Cultists came out from hiding. "I didn't expect that the Ice Blademaster would be so strong... enough to even kill me. But you are a fool. You should have killed me when you had the chance. But you pitiful law enforcement and bracer idiots are too soft! It truly is a shame. But perhaps you will be a new experiment." He said as the two cultists approached the restrained Jingliu and grabbed her arms.
"Ngh! Let go of me!" Jingliu yelled as the High Priest approached, holding in his hand was a drug container.
"Open wide~" The High Priest dark grinned and then shoved the drug into Jingliu's mouth.
Then the blockade was destroyed as Jing Yuan, Dan Heng, a few Bracers, and Xianzhou Elite soldiers burst in.
"MASTER!" Jing Yuan yelled from the sight and then he charged in with Dan Heng until Jingliu felt a heartbeat and a surge of power skyrocketed from her, blowing away the High Priest and the two cultists and stopping Jingliu and Dan Heng. "Ngh!"
"AAAAAAAAAAUGH!" Jingliu roared in agony. "AAAAAAAAAAAUGH!"
"Master!" Jing Yuna glared at the High Priest. "What did you do to her?!"
"Mwahahahaha!" The High Priest got back on his feet. "Yes... Yes! So this is the result! The result of our latest experiment! Mara!"
"What?"
"Mara is a drug that we develop from the collected data from the children we sacrifice. This drug that awakens the beasts within! Turning them into lowly beasts! Enough for we, the D.G, Cult to command the brainless fools to our every whim!"
"You Bastard! I'LL KILL YOU!" Ying Yuan roared until Yingliu broke free from her vines.
"Yes! Yes! Jingliu! KILL THEM!" He pointed to the Extermination Squad but she closed her eyes and then opened them again, cause her magenta eyes to turn red.
"RAAAAAAAAUGH!" Jingliu roared, readied her sword as then dashes to the head priest and stabbed him.
"Bwaaah!?" The High Priest cough off blood from his shock and then beheaded him afterward.
Jingliu glance to the other cultists and dash toward them as they scream in horror and kill them two, slaughtering their corpses to pieces.
"Master Stop!" Jing Yuan yelled, causing Jingliu to stopped and then turn her head slightly, disturbing with her red eyes.
"Haaaaah..." Jingliu groaned as she slowly approached until she vanished.
"Where did she—" A Bracer look around until he was impaled by Jingliu. "AAAAAUGH!"
Jingliu remove her sword and then swing against theBaiheng who block the attack with her bow.
"Jingliu!?" She exclaimed until Jingliu swing her sword down and up to knock the sword off her hand and then impale by her. "AAAUAGH!"
"MASTER!" Jing Yuan screamed as Jingliu remove her sword from Baibeng's corpse and turned and let out a roar.
"RAAAAAAAUGH!"
"Aidios, what an incredible aura!" A Policeman exclaimed.
"W-We have to stop her! She kill two of—" A Policeman exclaimed until Jingliu teleported to the Policemen to kill him... until Dan Heng blocked her attack. "Eeek!"
"Lady Jingliu! Get a hold of yourself! Don't succumb to it!" Dan Heng yelled to reach her but failed as Jingliu swung him away. "Augh!"
"S-Stop, or I'll—" The Policeman readied his gun but JIngliu swiftly cut off his arm. "AAAUGH!" Until he was simple by him.
"R-RESTRAIN LADY JINGLIU!" The Xianzhou Elite Soldier yelled
The Policeman and woman begin firing at Jinglie but she easily dodges them gracefully until she deflects them with her sword and then jumps into the air and sends down a wide slash projection that multiplies and slams the ground, causing a power surge of ice and strikes the Policeman and knock them on the ground. Jingliu landed on her feet and then dashed toward One of the Xianzhou soldiers and swung him. The soldier blocks and Axe kicks her and slashes her. She recovered and then swung her sword swiftly with Finesse as the Bracer charged and swung his sword at her. They swing at each other until Jingliu slashes through and impales his back, causing him to scream in agony. Jingliu withdraws her sword and dashes to the next victim until Dang Heng throws his spear at the ground she is going to, causing her to stop and Dan Heng and swing at her.
Jing Yuan dashes and swing his Glace at her but Jingliu block his attack as they swing at each other. Jing Yuan swirl his Glaive and go for thrust and slashes as Jingliu blocked and dodged with a cork, and then throws her sword at him. He blocked as Jinglie teleported to grab and kick Jing Yuan back as Dan Heng charged push Jingliu back sliding. Jingliu sent out a slash projection toward Dan Heng who dodged it and then Jingliu raised her sword as it cloaked with Ice and then swing, sending multiple projection attacks toward them and the Extermination Squad. They all quickly split up as Jingliu dashes toward a Policeman and kills him on the spot, then see moves on the next bracer and slaughters him as well.
The Xianzhou Soldier shooting at Jingliu, giving her some hits as the Policeman fired as well. Jingliu created clones of herself and then each one slashed through, forming a trail of slashes as the real Jingliu slash through, leaving a trail of ice and frost, enough to kill the both of them. Jingliu dashes toward Ying Juan to slash him, but he blocks and counters with a cork kick, and then he swings fiercely against her. She blocks his attack until Jing Yuan's swirl combo slashes her. She blocked his attack until Jing Yuan thrust attack and then punched Jingliu's face for then crescent kick her.
Jingliu was stunned as Dan Heng swirls his Spear and then combo-slash her rapidly and then a thrust attack to push her away. Jingliu sends slash projections with rapid speed as Dan Heng and Jing Yuan dodge. Jing Yuan dashes and cartwheels flip forward ad slam down as Jingliu blocks it, causing a small shockwave as Dan Heng rapidly dashes forward, leaving trails of slashes, and then swirls his Spear and slashes Jingliu as she blocks but is pushed back. The Policeman fired at Jingliu but she deflected the bullets and then dashes toward and killed the Policeman and then dashes to the next Bracer and Xhanzhou Elite Soldier where only Dan Heng and Jing Yuan were alone.
Dan Heng throws his Spear at Jingliu and pushes her away as he dashes toward her, grabs his spear to swirl around him, and then thrusts attack which Jingliu parries with him. Dang Heng thrust an attack but Jingliu dodged swiftly until Dan Heng spin and thrust an attack until Jingliu jumped and stomped on the spear until Dan Heng let go to move back and pull his lance upward to slash upward where Jingliu tilt her head backward to avoid the hit, then Dan Heng swirl and combo thrust attack, spin slash and thrust attack to push back Jingliu and Jing Yuan swirl and slash her back.
"Aaaugh!" Jingliu roared as she turn her head to Jing Yuan and slash him, but Dan Heng jump over and slam his lance on Jingliu's head to knock her to the floor.
Jingliu roll to her left she stopped as Dan Heng land on his feet. Before they can react, ghostly wisp circle around Jingliu.
"Nngh... Nngh...! I... I must... Be in... controlll!" Jingliu groaned
"Master, is that you?!" Jing Yuan shout.
"Nngh... Ging... Yuan... Dan... Heng... My... head... My head... Nnngh...!"
"Lady Jingliu! Pull yourself together! That drug is corrupted your mind! You have to push it out of you!" Dan Heng yelled
"Nngh... Aaaaugh... AAAAAAUGH!" Jingliu roared as the wisped vanished along with the dark aura that surrounded her body.
(BGM ended)
Jingliu panted heavily.
"Master!" Yuan Jing ran up
"D-DON'T COME ANY CLOSER!" Jingliu yelled, causing Jing Yuan to stopped.
(Samurai Warrior 5 ost - Sorrow or Genshin Impact ost - Lover's Oath or Pluie Sur la Ville or Drop of Time)
"Nngh... This... drug... it's... affecting my body... My mind... even my soul. I was... able to take back my control... but the drug... I'm afraid... it left its scars on me... What... What have I done..."
"Master, it wasn't your fault! It was that cult who did this to you!" Jing Yuan exclaimed.
"But... my sword is... tainted by the blood of innocent.. our allies... Even Beiheng... I..." Jingliu groaned, clenching her fist. "I... had... taken their lives... took... away their families... their friends... loved ones... who were waiting for them... I... I've become... a monster."
"Master that's not true!"
"Nngh..." Jingliu slowly getting back on her feet as the dark aura cloak around her. "Nngh!"
"Master!"
"Lady Jingliu!" Dan Heng yelled
"This... cursed drug... I... I cannot go back... like this... I'm... so sorry... Jing Yuan... Dan Heng... I cannot... go on. The remaining squad members... they'll be here shortly... They will realize has happened... This... is where we part ways... I'm sorry... this is goodbye."
"Master, don't go!" Jing Yuan yelled as he and Dan Heng reach their head to her but Jingliu grabbed her sword and impale the ground, causing ice to surge the ceiling and cause debris to fall.
"Jing Yuan, look out!" Dan Heng yelled as he grabbed Jing Yuan out of there.
"No! Stop! We can't leave Master! Master! MASTEEEEEEEEEEER!" Jing Yuan cried in tears as the debris came coming down more.
Jingliu remove her sword as the ice grumbled, she then charge toward the nearby pathway and cleared the way of Fiends who tried to stop her but were slain. She then found the exit and move swiftly out of there... with a dark aura cloaking her body.
Two weeks later...
Jingliu walking slowly in the rain in Ishgar Mountain where the dark aura continues to haunt her. She tripped on the floor as the aura stopped.
"Ngh..." Jingliu slowly getting up until she heard footsteps.
"Oh my!" An Elderly voice gasped as came toward her was Yun Ka-fai. "Are you okay?"
"S-Stay... away... from... me...!" Jingliu groaned as the dark aura surrounded her.
"What?" Yun Ka-fai gasped as he step back.
"Nngh... No... I can't... I can't..." She close her eyes as the dark aura faded.
"You had been corrupted by something within your body... Who did this to you?"
"The... cult... My mind is at its limits. Please... forget you saw me."
"Hmm... I'm afraid that will be difficult... But... maybe there is a way. Come. Let's get you somewhere safe." Yun Ka-fai help Jingliu up and then walk the road.
(BGM ended)
End of Flashback...
"So that what became of you..." Hakumen whispered.
(Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ost - Mipha's Theme)
"I've learned that I can succumb to the madness of Mara if I end up pulling the trigger. The trigger I see resembles the memories that I cherish. My time in Langport or anything similar that brings joy to my heart." Jingliu touches her veil. "This veil I wore is proof of my resolve to never look back, to never fall again into mara and destruction.
"In other words: prevented you from seeing sight on something akin to ones home or reminiscing of the past. I pity you, Young Sword Maiden."
"I thank you for your kindness. For years I have been battling this curse drug that corrupted my body the D.G cult affected me with. I have been searching and searching for a very long time to find a way to return what I lost. And even cure me of this curse. But... no matter what I find. Some things are impossible."
"Now, now. I'm sure there is something out there can help." Yu Ka-fai said. "Have you tried visiting the Mushroom Kingdom clinic? Their medicine is advance than Remeferia."
"No. I'm afraid the results will be the same."
"Come now. I'm sure maybe they may know. Mara affects your mental state. I'm sure they have something for that. Even ways to purge that drug off you."
"Heh. I'll see it when I believe it." Jingliu said.
(BGM ended)
"Then what do you plan to do now, Jingliu?" Yun Ka-fai asked.
"Right now, I plan to wonder around for just awhile. Who knows. I might find something interesting. Would any of you care to join me?"
"Hehe. I would, but right now I'm taking a nice break from traveling for now. I'll get back on my feet when I feel ready. What about you, Sir Hakumen?"
"Eradicate Evil. I sense the disturbance located here. Grimm disturbances." Hakumens said.
"Ah. The Creatures of Grimm. Perhaps I'll join you on exterminating those things. I promise I won't hold you back... if you allow me."
"Hmph. Do as you wish." Hakumen got back on his feet.
"Thank you, Sir Hakumen. Come, Froslass." Jingqiu got back on her feet.
"Froslass." Froslass nodded her head.
"That reminds me. How is that final disciple of yours doing, Ka-Fai?"
"Very good from the looks of it. He overcome his trials, became the Divine Blade and the Great Twilight." Yun Ka-fai answered
"I see. Hehe. I'm looking forward to meet him one day. Maybe he'll be an interesting sort compared to Cassius and Arios. And of course, the other disciple. And..." Jingliu glance to her left. "Compare to your secret one."
"Hmm.." Hakumen hummed. "Let us go." Hakumen said as he takes off with Jingliu and Froslass.
"Hehe. Never change, do you Jingliu?" Yun Ka-fai smiled. "I hope that illness completely fade away." He turn to his left. "So, how long are you going to stand there, Shizuna?"
"Hehe, well I didn't want to ruin your conversation. But it seems I was already discovered."A voice said as Shizuna jump from the ledge and landed on her feet. "They must be really strong if they sense me. So, who are they?"
"A new friend and an old acquaintance of mine. What about you Shizuna? What brings you here to the Mushroom Kingdom?"
"Oh, just doing a bit of training, that's all. I didn't mean to overhear but... your final pupil has made quite the accomplishment." Shizuna smiled.
"Did he now? I can't say I'm surprised for that." Yun Ka-fai chuckled. "So what is this accomplishment this time that you're eager to tell me."
"Turns out that he became a hero to another world. In spirit form anyway. Call an Emblem."
And that is how the story of Jingliu before she became what she is right now. Tragic, but all hope is not lost for her.