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Volume #1~ a new beginning
Long
ago,humans
were
lowly
creatures
and
the
earth
was
dominated
by
demons.
War
broke
out
and
the
battle
lasted
50
years.
Humanity
was
pushed
to
the
brink
of
extinction
unti
One
warrior,
said
to
be
stronger
then
every
warrior
in
humanity’s
army
defeted
the
king
of
demons
and
banished
all
demons
into
the
spirit
realm.
using
something
nobody
had
ever
seen
before,
‘shakti’
.
Shakti
has
many
forms,
fire,
water,
Earth,
wind,
steel,
ice,
you
name
it.
The
warrior
was
later
crowned
the
first
emperor
of
the
land
of
Soshi.
500
years
later,
we
follow
the
story
of
2
young
boys,
in
a
world
where
shakti
is
an
every
day
tool...
?Chapter
1
We
start
off
at
the
Okamuri
farm
residence.
We
meet
Milo
Konekame.
Milo
is
a
tall,
laid
back
16
year
old,
originally
from
Soshi.
He
uses
Shakti
in
the
earth
variant
and
is
a
huge
prodigy.
While
he
is
a
calm
person,
he
can
get
pretty
annoyed
very
fast.
He’s
6”0
and
has
short
brown
hair
with
green
eyes
Aunt
Teresa
calls
from
the
front
door
of
the
house.
“Hey
Milo,
could
you
help
me
pick
up
some
extra
food
from
the
market?”Aunt
Teresa
is
a
short
woman
with
black
hair.
She
has
hazel
eyes
and
tan
skin.
Riku
pokes
his
head
out
from
the
front
door.
“Hey
Aunt
Teresa?
What
about
me?”
Milo
scoffs
and
replies
to
Riku.
“No
need
shorty,
you’ll
just
be
dead
weight.”
Riku
is
annoyed
with
Milo
and
shouts
back
at
him.
“Screw
you,
I’ll
go
myself!”
Milo
keeps
pushing
Riku.
“Oh
yeah?
What
happens
if
you
get
attacked
by
an
animal
or
something”
Riku
pulls
a
straight
face
“I’ll
fight
them,
duh”
Milo
smirks.
“With
what
Shakti?
You’re
15
and
still
have
nothing,
pretty
pathetic
if
you
ask
me”
Riku
has
had
enough,
“
fight
me
right
now
Milo!!!
You
tall
bastard”
Milo
smirks.
“Gladly
shorty”
Aunt
Teresa
has
just
heard
all
of
this.
“Calm
down
and
go
,
both
of
you.”
The
two
arrive
at
the
market.
They
overhear
some
people
talking.
“Hey
have
you
heard
about
the
tournament
the
newest
emperor
is
holding?”
“Yeah
apparently
he's
pretty
weak
and
old
so
he's
looking
for
a
successor
and
wants
a
strong
teenager
to
train
and
overtake
him.”
Riku
here’s
this
and
gets
excited
“Hey
Milo,
hear
that!
There's
a
tournament
to
see
who'll
be
the
next
emperor.
It's
been
my
dream
since
I
was
a
little
kid!”
said
Riku
“Yeah,
like
you'll
win
you
don't
even
know
how
to
use
Shakti.”
Milo
replied.
“I'm
gonna
enter
anyways,
what
about
you
Milo?
You
gonna
enter?”
Riku
said.
“I
don't
have
time
to
mess
around
like
that.”
Milo
said.
“Oh
I
get
it,
you're
scared
you're
gonna
get
your
ass
kicked!”
Riku
said
trying
to
taunt
Milo,
“Yeah
right,
I'd
win
I
just
don't
have
time
to
mess
about
with
the
likes
of
you.”
he
replied.
“You're
gonna
win
,
prove
it
then.
Or
you're
just
too
chicken
like
always.”
Riku
said.
“Fine
then,
I'll
enter”.
Milo
said
giving
in.
“Yeah
,I'm
gonna
stomp
you!”
Riku
claimed.
*Milo
walks
over
and
reads
a
flyer
about
the
tournament,
it’s
in
3
days
and
is
in
the
capital
of
Soshi,
‘Zyonia’.
“We
oughta
head
back
with
this
food
and
fill
aunt
Teresa
in.”
Milo
said,
“Got
it,
let’s
go.”
Riku
followed.
Riku
and
Milo
left
for
the
tournament
the
day
after
they
learned
the
News.
They
told
Aunt
Teresa
about
the
event
and
she
allowed
them
to
go
while
she
stayed
and
took
care
of
the
farm.
She
had
her
old
friend
Mr
Kuro
be
their
guide
and
caretaker
for
the
journey.
“Greetings,
young
Riku
and
Milo,
I
shall
be
your
guide.”
Said
Mr
Kuroa
as
he
greeted
Milo
and
Riku.
The
journey
took
2
and
a
half
days.
Riku,
Milo
and
Mr
Kuro
made
it
to
the
Emperor's
arena
where
around
70
other
contestants
and
spectators
gathered.
The
arena
was
filled
with
chatter
until
light
music
started
playing
and
the
emperor
entered
and
sat
at
the
highest
seat
in
the
arena.
“Greetings
all
brave
warriors!
I
welcome
you
all
to
the
glorious
Ignurion
Arena!
I
am
the
current
emperor
of
Soshi
Julious
Ignurion.”
the
Emperor
said,
”I
know
every
single
one
of
you
have
an
uncountable
amount
of
magical,
physical
and
mental
potential
strength
you
haven't
tapped
into
yet.
Nonetheless
I
want
no
hard
feelings
after
this
tournament,and
thus,
let
the
best
man
win.”
he
continued.
CHEERS
FROM
THE
CROWD
“Wow
the
emperor's
amazing
isn't
he?
I'm
gonna
win
this
tournament
and
one
day,
I'll
be
the
strongest
emperor
there
ever
was.”
Riku
said.
“Keep
dreaming
pipsqueak.”
Milo
said
“Cold
hearted
asshole.”
Riku
whispered.
-Riku
and
Milo
watched
on
as
the
first
few
fights
commenced.
After
around
8
fights,
it
was
Riku's
turn.
“Now
we
have
Riku
Inazuma
vs
Aisha
Sukoshi!
Begin!”
The
commentator
shouted,
“I
can't
fight
her,
she's
a
little
girl!”
Riku
shouted.
“Just
fight
pipsqueak,
it's
not
like
you'll
beat
me.”
Aisha
said,
“Hey!
Respect
your
elders!
I'm
no
pipsqueak!”
Riku
shouted
-Aisha
kicks
Riku
in
the
Crown
Jewels
and
he
falls
and
starts
crying-
“Contestant
Riku
is
unable
to
fight,
Aisha
Sukoshi
is
the
winner!”
The
commentator
announced.
“Don't
you
ever
call
me
baby.”
Aisha
said
-Milo
drags
Riku
off
the
battle
field-
“Idiot.”
Milo
whispered.
Chapter
2
“Now
for
our
last
match
of
the
first
rounds,
we
have
Milo
Konekame
vs
Arnold
James.”
The
commentator
shouted.
(Arnold
was
a
huge,
buff
teenager
who
seemed
a
lot
older
than
he
said
he
was.
He
used
steel
magic)
“You
got
this
Milo!
Don't
let
this
ugly
tyrant
beat
You!”
Riku
shouted
from
the
stands.
“Hpmh,
Yeah”
Milo
said.
“Begin!”
The
commentator
shouted.
Arnold
charged
straight
in
with
his
fist
enforced
with
steel.
“Take
this!”
Arnold
shouted.
Milo
made
a
wall
of
earth
and
put
space
between
him
and
his
opponent.
“So
he
uses
steel
Shakti,
I
need
to
learn
his
fighting
style
before
I
commit
to
attack.”
Milo
said
to
himself.
“What,
are
you
scared
pussy?”
Arnold
said
trying
to
taunt
Milo,
Arnold
charges
straight
in
and
hits
Milo
hard
in
the
side.
Milo
gets
hit
but
jumps
back
to
keep
his
distance.
“Not
good,
he's
fast.
I
need
to
somehow
find
an
opening.”
Milo
said
to
himself
“That
hurt
didn't
it?
Welp,
since
you're
running
so
much
I'm
just
gonna
wait
till
you
try
to
attack.”
Arnold
said.
“Shit,
even
if
I
try
to
attack,
he
could
just
reinforce
his
body
with
his
steel.
Unless..”
Milo
said.
Milo
sent
a
huge
rock
straight
at
Arnold.
“What's
he
doing??
Arnold's
just
gonna
block
it!”
Riku
said
from
the
stands.
“Not
exactly..”
Mr.
Kuro
claimed.
“Idiot.”
Arnold
said,
he
swats
it
away
with
his
steel
arms
but
sees
3
more
coming
coming
his
way.
“Mirage!”
Milo
shouted.
Before
Arnold
can
react
the
rocks
disappear
and
Milo
is
using
his
sand
from
his
earth
magic
to
boost
himself
forward
at
insane
speeds
and
is
about
to
strike
from
behind.
(Mirage
is
an
earth
ability
which
allows
the
user
to
create
fakes
of
inanimate
objects,
or
living
things
if
you
have
enough
energy.)
“I
knew
it!”
Arnold
turns
and
tries
to
finish
him
with
his
steel
fist.
“Mirage!”
Milo
shouted,
“Another
one?!”
Arnold
said
as
he
saw
another
mirage,
Milo
is
now
in
front
of
Arnold,
he
uppercuts
him.
Arnold
goes
flying
into
the
air.
Milo
flys
up
and
is
above
him.
“Earth
magic!”
Milo
shouted,
a
huge
crater
of
earth
is
created
on
the
ground
,
Milo
slams
Arnold
into
it,
“Tectonics,
Collide!”
Milo
shouted.
Milo
slams
into
Arnold
into
a
crater
created
in
the
ground.
Milo
lands
safely
on
the
ground.
“It's
over.”
He
said.
“Contestant
Arnold
is
no
longer
fit
to
fight,
Milo
Konekame
is
Victorious!”
The
commentator
announced.
The
crowd
goes
wild.
“Thanks
for
a
good
fight,
you
did
great.”
Milo
said.
“Yea,
so
did
you.
You're
the
first
ever
person
to
give
me
an
actual
challenge.
Let's
fight
again
sometime.”
Arnold
said
with
a
sigh.
“Yeah,
see
you
later
man.”
Milo
said
as
he
helped
Arnold
up.
Arnold
walks
out
of
the
arena
while
Milo
rests
and
prepares
for
his
next
fight.
Fights
went
on
for
hours
and
hours.
Eventually,
after
2
long
days,
the
finals
of
the
tournament
arrived.
One
of
the
contestants
was
none
other
than
our
very
own,
Milo
Konekame.
“After
2
days
of
long,
fast,
gruesome,
fun,
hectic
and
insane
battles.
We
have
finally
reached
the
finals
to
see
who
will
be,The
next
,
emperor,
of,
SOSHIII!!!”
The
commentator
shouted.
“Everybody
put
your
hands
together
for
Milo
Konakome,”
The
Crowd
cheers.
“And
Yuma
Aisuru!!!!”
“I
don't
even
want
to
be
the
emperor.
I'm
leaving.”
Milo
said,
“Like
I
even
care.
You're
just
a
worthless
commoner.
You'll
always
be
useless
and
below
me.”
Yuma
said,
insulting
Milo.
“Why
don't
you
say
that
again
bastard!!”
Milo
shouted.
“Gladly,
commoner.”
Yuma
replied
with
a
sinister
face,
“Begin!”
the
commentator
shouted.
Things
are
starting
to
stir
up
as
Milo
faces
off
against
the
high
ranking
noble,
Yuma
Aisuru!
“I'll
make
you
eat
your
words!”
Milo
shouted,
Milo
charges
straight
at
Yuma
and
creates
a
sword
out
of
stone
and
strikes
at
his
head.
“Idiot.”
Yuma
said,
he
dodged
and
put
distance
between
them
before
firing
a
huge
light
beam
from
his
palm,
knocking
Milo
out
of
the
ring
and
unconscious.
“Milo
lost?”
Riku
said
from
the
stands,
Yuma
is
congratulated
and
Milo
is
carried
out
of
the
arena.
Riku
and
Mr
Kuro
followed
after
Milo
as
he
stormed
out
of
the
stadium
furiously.
The
three
get
ready
to
head
home.
Chapter
3
Riku,
Milo
and
Mr
Kuro
make
their
home.
“Man
I
was
so
close!”
Riku
said
“You
lost
in
the
first
round
to
a
9
year
old
girl.”
Milo
replied.
“Forget
about
that,
you
did
pretty
good
though.”
Riku
said,
“Thanks,
but
I
should've
won.”
Milo
claimed.
“Correct,
there
wasn't
much
you
could
do
Milo.
He's
a
noble
who
earns
the
highest
of
training
and
education.”
Mr.
Kuro
said,
“No
matter,
I'll
still
become
the
emperor
and
protect
Soshi.”
Riku
claimed
“Yeah
yeah.
We're
home
now
anyways.”
Milo
said.
“Aunt
Teresa
we're
home..”
Riku
said
when
entering
the
house
with
Milo,
“What
do
you
think
you're
doing!
Let
her
go
now!”
Riku
said
with
anger.
He
throws
a
punch
and
gets
swatted
away
like
a
fly
“I've
got
this
Riku”
Milo
said,
Milo
Uses
his
earth
Shakti
from
range
but
still
gets
it
deflected
back
to
him,
“Worthless
human!”
the
Mysterious
figure
said.
The
man
attacks
Milo
over
and
over
again
as
he
can't
get
up.
“Milo..He's
always
protecting
me
like
a
big
brother.
I..
must..
fight..”
Riku
thought
as
he
watched
Milo
fight
the
figure
just
to
get
severely
hurt
and
pass
out.
“Way
too
easy.”
The
Mystery
Man
said,
“no..”
Riku
tries
to
stand
up
to
fight
the
monster,
“So
you're
still
alive
,
time
to
finish
you
off
brat.”
the
figure
looked
at
Riku
and
his
beaten
body.
“No.”
Riku
said.
“I
won’t
let
you
hurt
my
family!”
Narrator-
At
this
point
in
time,
Riku
had
Shakti
this
whole
time,
he
just
needed
something
to
jolt
start
it.
He
had
unlocked
a
new
form
of
Shakti
never
seen
before,
Lightning
magic.
With
lightning
surging
through
and
around
his
body,
Riku
reached
speed
nobody
had
ever
seen
before
and
speed-blitzed
his
opponent,
defeating
him
in
6
blows.
The
man
fell
and
seemed
to
be
defeated,
Riku
passed
out.
Riku
slightly
opens
his
eyes
and
sees
the
man
get
up.
“You're
a
lot
stronger
all
of
a
sudden,
well,
you’re
still
no
match
for
a
demon.
Nothing
you
can
do
kid.”
The
mystery
man
said.
He
gets
up
and
starts
walking
over
to
Riku
and
gets
ready
to
finish
him
off
when
all
of
a
sudden,
Mr
Kuro
strikes
him
across
the
jaw
and
pulls
out
a
dark
sword
from
his
bag.
“Holy
shit!”
Mr.
Kuro
shouted.
Mystery
man
gets
up
and
keeps
quiet.
“Mr
Kuro?”
Riku
asked
“This
isn't
no
Mr
Kuro,
this
is
the
famous
warrior,
General
Ku-”
The
Demon
said
just
to
get
his
sentence
cut
by
Kuro.
“Keep
your
eyes
on
the
ball!”
Mr
Kuro
said
to
the
two
boys,
he
slices
his
head
off.
He
then
strikes
him
in
the
stomach
and
finishes
him
off.
The
man
turns
into
mist
and
disappears.
“They're
back,
they're
fucking
back.
Somehow
they've
breached
the
border,
I've
got
to
report
this
fast!!”
Kuro
shouted
After
a
while,
aunt
Teresa
and
Milo
wake
up,
Riku
wakes
up
a
while
later.
All
of
a
sudden
they're
healed
of
their
wounds
and
are
in
some
sort
of
building.
Mr
Kuro
is
standing
over
them.
“Thanks,
Kuro.”
Teresa
said
to
Mr.
Kuro
“Ahh
anytime,
it
was
Master
Riku
who
did
most
of
the
work.”
Kuro
said
in
his
weird
accent,
“By
the
way
Master
Riku,
that
was
some
exceptional
magic
back
there.
How
come
you
didn't
use
it
at
the
tournament?”
he
continued
“I
didn’t
know
I
could
do
that.”
Riku
replied.
Mr
Kuro
looked
extremely
surprised.
“Uhh
Mr
Kuro,
could
i
talk
to
you
outside
for
a
sec?”Riku
continued.
“Sure!”
Kuro
said.
They
walked
outside.
“So,
what
did
you
need
sir?”
he
asked.
“Firstly,
drop
the
accent
buddy.”
Riku
replied.
“I'm
sorry?”
Kuro
said
with
a
down
face
“I
saw
everything,
the
fight,
the
sword,
I
heard
what
you
and
that
'thing'
were
talking
about.
I
want
an
explanation,
now.”
Riku
continued,
Kuro
sweeped
Riku’s
feet
beneath
him.
“Now
listen
here
you
little
shit,
Don't
you
play
tough
guy
with
me,
you
saw
what
I
did
to
that
demon
right?
Well
I
could
do
the
exact
same
to
you.”
Kuro
said,
“Wait,
demons!?”
Riku
asked
in
confusion
as
something
mythical
was
in
their
presence.
“Keep
your
voice
down.”
Kuro
instructed.
“What
is
going
on?”
Riku
asked
in
concern.
“Listen
up
because
i'm
only
gonna
explain
this
once.”
Kuro
said
with
a
big
sigh.
Chapter
4
“What's
up
with
this
demon
talk??”
Riku
asked
again.
“You
really
wanna
know
what's
up,
don't
you
kid?”
Kuro
asked
as
he
knew
the
truth
was
dangerous.
“Uhh
yeah?
Unless
you're
gonna
keep
acting
like
this.
Weirdo”
Riku
replied.
“Watch
your
mouth
brat.
-sighs-
Firstly
we're
gonna
need
to
find
somewhere
where
nobody
can
watch
us.
Follow
me.”
Kuro
requested
-Riku
and
Mr
Kuro
walk
into
Aunt
Teresa's
room-
“Hi
Teresa,
me
and
Master
Riku
are
just
heading
out
for
a
bit,
would
you
like
us
to
pick
anything
up
at
the
market??”
Mr
Kuro
said
“Emm,
Some
juice
and
bread
would
be
great.”
Teresa
replied
“Perfect.
I'm
just
going
to
teach
Master
Riku
a
thing
or
two
about
sewing.”
Kuro
said
“You
are??
I
thought
we
were
gonna?”
Riku
said
in
confusion,
-Kuro
kicks
him
in
the
shin-
“Ouch
what
the
hel-”
he
continued.
“See
ya!”
Kuro
said.
Riku
and
Mr
Kuro
head
out
of
the
building
bickering.
“Uhh,
Have
fun??”
Terea
said
in
confusion
Milo-
“What
was
that?
And
since
when
could
Riku
use
Shakti?”
Milo
asked
himself
as
he
bashed
a
tree
with
his
fist.
“He's
just
a
weak,
short
pipsqueak
Milo,
ignore
him.”
Milo
continued
to
be
stuck
in
his
thoughts.
Riku
and
Mr
Kuro
have
been
walking
for
over
3
hours,
and
stop
at
the
front
of
a
forest.
“Why're
we
here?
And
what
about
our
conversation
about
earlier?”
Riku
asked
“Big
words
for
a
little
guy,
and
we're
here
to
see
if
you're
'worthy'
to
hear
what
I'm
about
to
tell
you.”
Mr.
Kuro
replied.
“I'm
not
following
you.”
Riku
said.
“Do
what
I
do.”
Kuro
instructed.
Kuro
jumps
up
to
the
top
of
the
forest
and
starts
jumping
from
tree
to
tree.
“Piece
of
cake”
Riku
said,
to
Kuro's
surprise,
Riku
copies
what
he
does
with
ease,
without
an
ounce
of
Shakti.
“Interesting.
Now
follow
me.
I've
got
some
experiments
to
do
brat.”
Kuro
told
Riku,
“I'm
not
a
brat”
he
replied,
they
have
been
travelling
at
insane
speeds
for
ages
now,
it
was
getting
dark.
They
stop
to
eat
when
Riku
notices
something.
“Mr
Kuro
is
it
just
me,
or
is
my
shadow
moving
on
its
own?”
he
asked.
“You're
just
thirsty,
here.
You
wanna
know
about
yesterday,
right?”
Kuro
gives
Riku
a
drink
while
they
are
resting
“Yeah,
of
course!”
Riku
replied
“You’ve
heard
about
the
tale
of
the
first
emperor
of
Soshi
right?”
Kuro
asked,
“Yup,
everyone
has.”
the
short
boy
replied.
“Well,
it
isn't
100
percent
true.
Yes,
the
first
emperor
is
real
and
saved
the
world.
What
isn’t
true
is
the
demon
part.
You
see,
there's
2
realms
in
our
world.
The
human
realm,
and
the
spirit
realm.
The
demons
aren't
really
demons,
they're
spirits.
Another
main
species.
The
human
and
the
spirit
races
were
very
friendly
in
ancient
history,
but
could
never
live
to
find
complete
equality.
Spirits
are
pure
and
naive,
while
humans
on
the
other
hand
are
very
diverse,
many
of
them
are
what
we’d
call
evil.
The
original
emperor
was
not
a
good
person,
he
was
greedy
and
killed
millions.
The
Shakti
he
got,was
obtained
by
killing
the
Spirit
King.The
most
powerful
being
in
the
universe.
He
wasn’t
stronger
than
the
Spirit
King
though,
Spirits
are
pure
and
once
they
make
an
oath,
it's
for
eternity.
The
spirit
king
swore
to
never
attack
anyone
in
the
human
race,
even
in
self
defense.
So
he
died.
The
spirits
were
furious
about
this.
When
a
spirit
experiences
grief,
they
lose
their
pureness
and
become
full
to
the
brim
with
hatred
and
sorrow.
They
become
demons.
Once
the
spirits
heard
about
The
Spirit
King's
death,
they
had
all
turned
into
demons
and
had
1
goal,
to
terrorize
the
earth...”
Kuro
said.
Chapter
5
“All
that
stuff
really
happened?”
Riku
asked
“Believe
it
or
not
Kid”
Mr.
Kuro
said,
Riku
was
shocked
“Holy
crap,
I
grew
up
idolising
the
first
emperor
as
well.”
“Not
everything
is
as
it
seems.”
Kuro
continued.“There's
still
something
I
need
to
know,”
Riku
said
as
suspense
filled
the
air,
“And
that
is?”
Kuro
asked
“who
are
you?”
Riku
asked
as
he
glared
at
Kuro.
“W-What
do
you
mean
Master
Riku?”
He
asked
using
his
guide
voice,
“Cut
the
bullshit,
explain”
Riku
continued.
“Watch
your
mouth
scum”
Kuro
said
*sighs*
“Guess
I'll
fill
you
in.”
Kuro
said
“My
name,
my
real
name,
is
Ivan
Kurosaima.
I'm
currently
23
years
old
and
I'm
a
former
general
in
Soshi's
military.
A
couple
years
ago
a
lot
of
people
knew
me
and
I
was
one
of
the
strongest
in
all
of
Soshi,
I
was
the
face
of
our
army
and
represented
this
country
everywhere.”Kuro
added.
“THE
Ivan
Kurosaima
that's
a
load
of
crap!
You
look
nothing
like
him!”
Riku
said.
“I'm
getting
there
idiot.”
Kuro
said
For
the
first
time,
Riku
gets
a
good
look
at
Ivan.
He
has
chestnut
brown
hair
and
a
slender
body.
He
has
a
long
beard
and
green
eyes.
Riku
has
heard
from
stories
that
he
uses
Wind
Shakti
“I
used
wind
Shakti,
and
was
the
most
skilled
in
our
nation
when
it
came
to
wind.
I
led
our
nation
with
2
others,
in
the
'Legendary
Triad'
of
Soshi.
Together
we
conquered
lands
all
over
the
earth
for
Soshi.
We
were
the
strongest
on
the
planet.
After
a
while
of
leading
the
army
I
realised
the
truth
of
what
happened.
I
tried
to
inform
the
head
man
but
he
didn't
wanna
hear
it.
I
decided
to
go
straight
to
the
emperor
and
tell
him
what
I
found
out.
He
wasn't
happy
to
say
the
least.
He
had
his
guards
detain
me
and
I
retaliated.
I
took
on
every
guard
and
won,
until
my
own
comrades
betrayed
me.
The
other
two
members
of
the
triad
took
me
down
and
detained
me
in
front
of
the
emperor.
I
finally
used
my
magic
to
set
myself
free
and
as
I
was
escaping,
I
was
shot
down
by
flames
and
was
defeated.
The
emperor
had
me
grovel
at
his
feet
and
did
something
I
didn't
even
know
was
possible.
He
took
away
my
Shakti
and
I
was
thrown
into
a
dungeon.
To
this
day
I
still
don't
understand
how
he
did
it.
Eventually
thanks
to
some
prisoners
I
escaped
the
emperor's
castle,
changed
my
name
and
accent
and
I
have
decided
to
round
up
my
own
group
of
warriors.
That's
my
plan.”
Ivan
added.
“So,
what'd
you
think?”
“A
great
idea.
You've
already
got
2
strong
fighters
in
me
and
Milo!”
Riku
said.
“Good
point...”
Ivan
said.
“I
know
right!
I
think
I'd
make
a
pretty
good
leader
too!”
Riku
added.
“Wasn't
talking
about
you
shorty,
I
meant
your
friend.
He's
already
pretty
strong
and
is
pretty
smart.
With
some
basic
combat
training
he
could
really
be
something.”
Ivan
said
“What
about
me?
I
have
strong
magic
don't
I?”
Riku
asked
“That
you
can't
control.
Well
come
think
of
it,
I've
never
seen
anything
like
it.
Can
you
use
it
at
will?”Ivan
added.
“Sort
of
but
it's
pretty
weird.
It's
like
electricity,
no
lightning.
And
since
you
don't
just
find
electricity
lying
around
the
place,
I
can’t
use
the
surroundings
to
my
advantage.
I
also
struggle
emitting
it
like
most
Shakti
users
can.
It
just
doesn’t
come
out
properly.”
Riku
said.
”Interesting.”
Ivan
said
with
awe.
Ivan
stands
up
and
stretches
his
arm
“Only
one
thing
to
do
then,
come
at
me
Riku,
attack
me
with
everything
you've
got.”
Ivan
added.
“Are
you
sure?”
Riku
asked.
“Don't
you
wanna
get
me
back
for
calling
you
short?”
Ivan
said.
“Fine.
You'll
regret
this.”
Riku
said
Riku
tries
to
shoot
some
sort
of
beam
out
of
his
palm
but
nothing
happens
“Oh
come
on
Riku,
think.
What
did
you
do
when
you
fought
that
demon?”
Ivan
said
“I
don't
know
what
I
did
Ivan!”
Riku
said
Ivan-
“Shakti
users
fight
differently,
the
way
you're
fighting
is
like
a
light
user,
you're
trying
to
copy
that
royal,
Yuma.
Your
'lightning'
Shakti
is
useful
at
close
range
Riku,
try
attacking
me
upfront
and
I'm
sure
you'll
get
a
better
result.
Be
calm
and
focus
your
energy
into
the
center
of
your
chest,
then
try
to
feel
it
all
over
your
body,
to
the
tips
of
your
fingers
and
the
bottom
of
your
feet.
Now
try
to
attack
me
Riku!”
Ivan
instructed
“Okay.”
Riku
said
as
he
focuses
his
energy
and
breathes
slowly,
the
air
is
thick
and
damp
as
he
continues
focusing.
Then,
everything
clicks.
Riku
charges
straight
at
Ivan,
before
jumping
onto
a
tall
tree
and
gos
from
tree
to
tree,
moving
at
insane
speeds
Chapter
6
-Riku’s
whole
body
gets
engulfed
in
bright
blue
Lightning’s
he
jumps
from
tree
to
tree,
before
charging
into
Ivan-
“That’s
it
kid!
Feels
amazing
doesn’t
it!”
Ivan
said.
“Yeah,
I
feel
so
alive.”
Riku
said.
-Riku
lands
a
hit
at
Ivan’s
side
before
bouncing
back
a
few
dozen
yards-
“Try
that
again,
but
hit
me
a
few
times,
be
unpredictable
and
use
your
speed
to
your
advantage.”
Ivan
said.
“Got
it!”
Riku
said
-Riku
is
moving
at
unbelievable
speeds
right
now
and
is
aiming
a
kick
to
Ivan’s
face-
“Too
easy,”
Ivan
scoffed,
he
dodges
and
knocks
riku
out
with
a
chop
to
the
back
of
the
neck
“you
did
good,
but
not
good
enough”
he
added.
He
picks
Riku
up
and
carries
him
over
to
the
campfire.
10
minutes
go
by
and
Riku
wakes
up
again.
“Hey
shorty"
Milo
said.
“Milo!?
Where
are
we?”
Riku
asked.
“No
clue
to
be
honest.”
Milo
added.
“Hey
kiddos.”
Ivan
entered,
“Where
are
we?”
Riku
asked.
“Come
find
out”
Ivan
said
-Ivan
opens
a
door
and
it
leads
into
an
enormous
hall,
with
around
50
people
inside,
there
is
a
lot
of
chatter
until
they
see
Ivan
at
the
entrance.
They
all
quiet
down
and
salute
towards
him.
An
old
man
walks
towards
him
and
greets
him-
“Welcome
back
General
Kurosaima.
We’ve
all
been
waiting
excitedly
for
your
return”
Kuro
is
greeted
by
an
old
man.
“Hey
Ian,
been
a
while
hasn’t
it?
You
guys
can
get
back
to
what
you’ve
been
doing.
I
just
have
1
question,
have
you
seen
the
youth
faction?”
Ivan
replied.
“They’re
out
back,
training
I
believe.”
Ian
replied.
“Thanks
Ian,
please,
meet
these
two.
This
is
Riku
Inazuma
and
Milo
Konakame.
Adopted
brothers
I
believe.”
Ivan
replied
-Riku
offers
to
shake
Ian’s
hand.
Ian
looks
him
up
and
down
and
declines.
Unimpressed
by
Riku’s
appearance.
Riku
is
a
short
15
year
old,
with
light
brown
skin
of
African
descent.
He
has
dreadlocked
hair
that
runs
down
past
his
eyes
and
a
black
headband
with
a
blue
symbol
on
the
front.
He
has
dirty
and
scruffy
clothes
with
dark
chestnut
brown
eyes-
“Anyways,
let’s
head
out
back
to
the
rest
of
the
group.”
Ivan
said.
“Sorry
to
ask,
but
why’re
we
here
anyways?”
Milo
asked.
“Well,
I
sorta
need
you
guy’s
help.
I’ve
already
filed
you
in
on
the
corruption
of
the
empire,
but
we
need
more
recruits
and
you
two
have
heaps
of
potential.
I’d
like
you
to
meet
these
three
to
help
out
with
you
as
they’re
in
the
exact
same
situation
as
you.
So
meet
the
other
three
members
of
the
‘Kurosaima
rebels
Youth
Faction’.
First
up
we
have
Moeru.”
Ivan
said.
“Yo!
I’m
Moeru
Kemono.
I’m
16
and
use
Fire
shakti
.
I
was
the
first
of
the
youth
faction
so
I’ll
lead
the
reigns
for
you
guys.
I’ve
heard
great
things
about
you!”
Moeru
said
-Moeru
is
a
16
year
old,
stocky
and
tall
teenager.
He
has
red
hair
and
a
man
bun
hairstyle.
He’s
the
tallest
out
of
the
group
and
along
with
Riku,
the
loudest.
He
came
from
a
middle
class
family
famous
for
their
flame
shakti
.
Moeru
puts
his
hand
out
to
Shake
Riku’s
and
Riku
takes
it
gladly,
before
feeling
his
hand
being
crushed
by
the
stocky
lad’s
grip.
Moeru
offers
Milo
a
handshake
but
Milo
declines
politely.
“Nice,
next
up
is
Mizu.”
Ivan
continued
“Hey,
I’m
Mizu
Kuchika.
I’m
16
and
use
water
Shakti.
My
parents
were
killed
by
the
government
generals
when
I
was
a
baby
and
because
of
my
unique
water
Shakti,
I
was
used
as
an
assassin.
I
can
camouflage
almost
instantaneously
by
changing
the
colour
of
the
moisture
all
over
my
body.
Ivan
saved
me
when
I
was
little
and
the
big
gorilla
over
there
lied.
I
was
the
first
in
the
Youth
faction.”
Mizu
said
Mizu
is
the
same
height
as
Riku
and
has
long
black
hair
with
brown
eyes
and
creamy
coloured
skin
with
freckles.
Instead
of
shaking
hands
she
nods
at
each
of
them.
Riku
eagerly
nods
back
while
Milo
is
hesitant
but
follows.
“Great,
now
lastly
we
have
Yuma.
Pretty
sure
you’ve
already
met.
We
only
recruited
him
a
couple
months
ago.”
Ivan
continued
Yuma
steps
up
slowly
as
suspense
builds
up.
Yuma
starts
laughing
while
Riku
and
Milo
are
both
equally
confused.
“Hello
Commoners!”Yuma
said,
he
points
at
Milo.
“Pretty
sure
I
know
you
already
mister.”
Yuma
continued.
Milo
immediately
turns
hostile
“I
kicked
your
ass
in
the
tournament.
I
left
straight
after
though,
I’m
gonna
become
emperor
a
different
way.
Hope
you
enjoyed
getting
destroyed
by
me.
You’re
bottom
class
while
I’m
at
the
very
top,
which
means
I’m
your
superior
and
also
your
boss.”
He
continued
Yuma
is
a
slender,
average
height
boy.
He
has
bright
blue
eyes
and
short
fair
hair.
His
skin
is
naturally
pale
and
he
uses
Light
Shakti,
which
is
associated
with
royal
blood.
Ivan
watches
on
as
Yuma
taunts
the
newcomers.
“Hey!
You
watch
your
mouth!!”
Riku
shouted
“You’re
one
to
talk!
Look
at
your
skin,
you’re
definitely
not
from
Soshi.
Go
back
to
where
you
came
from.”
Yuma
said
to
Riku,
“You
prick.”
he
whispered.
Riku
starts
getting
more
and
more
annoyed
while
Ivan
jumps
in
between
the
two
in
order
to
stop
the
argument.
“It’s
really
late.
Moeru,
take
the
newcomers
to
your
rooms
and
well
begin
training
tomorrow.
Dismissed.”
Ivan
said
Riku
clenches
his
fists
in
a
ball
as
he
storms
out,
furious
at
his
new
squad
mate.
Chapter
7
“So,
this
is
our
room.
Mizu
sleeps
over
on
the
left
by
herself,
me
and
Yuma
share
a
bunk
and
you
two
will
share
one
at
the
back
there.”
Moeru
said.
“Wait,
this
is
temporary,
right.”
Milo
asked,
“To
be
honest
with
you,
I’ve
got
no
clue.
I’ve
been
here
for
4
years.
Could
end
next
week
or
next
decade
we’ll
see.”
Moeru
said
truthfully.
“Ivan
said
he
filled
Aunt
Teresa
in
on
the
situation
so
we
should
be
fine.
Let’s
get
some
sleep,
I’m
way
too
tired.”
Riku
said
“You’re
right
on
that
one
little
guy.”
Milo
said.
-the
next
day-
Ivan
slams
the
door
open
at
5.30
am
and
starts
shouting
for
the
teenagers.
Mizu,
who’s
been
awake
for
the
last
hour
follows
and
slaps
the
boys’
faces
to
wake
them
up.
She
uses
her
Shakti
to
drench
them
to
wake
them
and
also
for
a
quick
laugh
After
having
a
shower
they
get
started
on
their
first
drill
of
the
day,
stamina.
They’re
instructed
by
Ivan
to
complete
a
30km
obstacle
course
and
to
only
use
Shakti
if
they
really
need
to.
For
normal
teens
this
would’ve
been
impossible,
but
these
guys
are
extremely
different.
“Last
one
has
toilet
duty
for
the
week,
begin!”
Ivan
said.
The
5
start
racing
off,
Moeru
well
in
the
lead.
Milo
starts
catching
up,
using
his
Earth
Shakti
to
make
a
bridge
across
the
obstacles.
While
they’re
not
too
dangerous,
the
obstacles
are
still
not
your
everyday
thing.
They
see
bear
traps,
sand
pits
and
many
other
daring
devices.
“Hey
Milo,
he
said
only
use
it
for
an
emergency!”
Riku
said.
“Hey
Riku,
I
don’t
give
a
damn.”
Milo
said.
He
races
off
in
the
lead.
“If
he
can
I
will
too.”
Yuma
said
Yuma
starts
shooting
beams
out
of
his
palm
to
power
himself
forward,
he’s
neck
in
neck
with
Milo
as
Moeru
does
the
same
with
flames
and
Mizu
uses
invisibility
to
get
through
the
human
operated
traps.
Riku
is
left
behind
when
he
has
an
idea.
He
stops
in
his
tracks
and
readies
a
sprinting
stance.
He
focuses
and
remembers
Ivan’s
advice.
Feel
the
Shakti
all
over
your
body
from
your
head,
to
your
chest,all
the
way
to
the
tips
of
your
toes.
Lightning
starts
surging
all
over
his
body
until..BAM
“Oh
yeahhh!”
Riku
shouted
Riku
shoots
forward,
faster
than
the
speed
of
sound.
Almost
like
a
bullet
and
wins
in
less
then
a
second.
The
others
are
stunned
and
Moeru
starts
celebrating
for
his
new
comrade
and
ends
up
finishing
last.
But
he
doesn’t
care
as
he
and
Riku
are
both
ecstatic.
“Nice
job
Inazuma,
I
could
barely
see
you
out
there
you
were
so
fast.”
Ivan
said.
Milo
and
Yuma
are
equally
as
stunned
and
annoyed.
Milo
pulls
Riku
aside
to
talk
to
him.
“Riku
Inazuma,
my
little
brother.
I’ve
known
you
for
15
years
and
you’ve
never
had
an
ounce
of
Shakti.
How
the
hell
did
that
happen.
Even
if
you
did
unlock
it
late
that
doesn’t
look
normal!”
Milo
thought.
Milo
is
fuming
with
rage,
jealousy
and
feels
betrayed
by
Riku.
He
feels
like
he’s
been
lied
to.
“That’s
because
it
isn’t.
Apparently
I’m
one
of
the
first
ever
to
have
that
and
I
call
it
lightning
Shakti.
Pretty
cool
right?”
Riku
said.
“Whatever,
we
have
combat
training
now,
hurry
before
we’re
late.”
Milo
said.
Riku
scurries
along
while
Milo
storms
off.
After
ten
minutes
of
setting
up
equipment
in
the
mini
gym,
combat
training
starts.
“Here
we’ve
been
learning
the
fundamentals
of
all
fighting
styles
but
right
now
we’ll
focus
on
one,
the
art
of
Kung
Fu.
Yuma,
Mizu,
show
the
newcomers
what
you’ve
got.”
Ivan
said
Yuma
and
Mizu
both
stand
up
and
bow
at
each
other,
before
taking
fighting
stances.
Mizu
takes
a
low
one
while
Yuma
remains
up
high.
“Begin!”
Ivan
shouted.
They
start
slow
but
all
of
a
sudden
Mizu
strikes
Yuma
in
the
jaw
with
a
jab,
after
which
she
kicks
him
in
the
stomach
before
taking
him
down
and
pulling
him
into
a
headlock.
Yuma
taps
out
after
struggling
for
a
few
seconds.
“Okay
Okay!”
Yuma
said,
Mizu
goes
and
stands
up
grinning
“Low
life
scum”
Yuma
added.
Riku
glares
at
Yuma
and
is
furious
for
his
continuous
insults
but
Mizu
gestures
to
him
to
calm
down.“Great
work.
Mizu
today
you’ll
be
working
on
stealth
with
Master
Kreese
while
I
train
these
two.
Try
mastering
your
invisibility
again.”
Ivan
said
Mizu
nods
and
walks
off
as
the
boys
stand
in
line
in
front
of
Ivan.
“Lets
begin!!”
Ivam
shouted.
After
about
2
hours
of
basic
training
and
learning
techniques,
Ivan
gestures
the
boys
to
line
up
again.
“You
did
well.
Moeru,
Milo,
sit
down
behind
me
and
watch.”
Ivan
said.
“Ivan-”
Riku
said,
Ivan
cuts
him
off
with
a
glare.
“General-
sir,
What
about
me
and
him?”
Riku
said.
“I
was
getting
there,
you
and
‘him’
will
be
sparring.
Come
to
think
of
it
this
could
get
messy.
We
ought
to
get
out
to
do
this.”
Ivan
said
They
get
outside
and
the
two
boys
take
their
fighting
stances.
Riku
has
come
to
hate
Yuma
while
Yuma
has
had
an
agenda
against
Riku
since
the
start,
due
to
his
obnoxious
personality,
his
odd
heritage
and
his
average
intelligence,
as
well
as
being
somewhat
gifted
with
Shakti.
“The
use
of
Shakti
in
this
match
is
prohibited.
Begin!”
Ivan
announced.
Riku
calms
himself
and
moves
towards
Yuma.
He
goes
for
a
right
hook
as
Yuma
blocks
with
ease
and
brings
in
his
taunts.
“I
thought
I
told
you
already
to
go
back
to
the
shithole
you
came
from.”
Yuma
said,
Riku
grits
his
teeth.
“I’ve
lived
here
my
entire
life,
I
don’t
know
what
you’re
on
about,
if
anything
I
was
born
here
too.”
Riku
said
in
a
rage.
“Clearly
that’s
a
lie.
Look
at
yourself,
you’re
way
too
tanned
and
dark
skinned
to
be
from
Soshi.
You
don’t
belong
here,
scum.”
Yuma
said
Riku
snaps.
“You
racist
prick!”
He
shouted.
Riku
charges
at
Yuma,
landing
a
nasty
kick
to
his
side.
Before
taking
him
down
and
jabbing
him
in
the
face.
“Nice
one
shortstuff!”
Moeru
said.
Yuma
takes
it
well
and
turns
his
body
before
flipping
Riku
off
him.
As
Riku
falls
Yuma
kicks
him.
Yuma
continues
to
kick
him
along
the
floor
like
a
sack
of
potatoes.
“Bye
bye
darkie”
he
said.
Yuma
points
his
palm
at
Riku,
ready
to
shoot.
“Yuma
stop.
You’ll
kill
the
guy!”
Moeru
shouted.
He
is
about
to
jump
in
to
Riku’s
aid
when
Ivan
signals
him
to
sit
down.
“This
is
getting
interesting.
Riku
isn’t
out
yet,
keep
watching.”Ivan
said.
“There’s
no
way
he
could
dodge!
It’s
point
blank
range
and
the
beam
is
faster
then
the
speed
of
light!”
Moeru
said,
“Calm
down
Dammit!
Sit
the
hell
down
and
watch
like
Milo.”
Ivan
shouted.
Moeru
sits
down
and
watches
on,
worried
about
his
new
pal.
Chapter
8
Yuma
shoots
and
almost
instantaneously,
Riku's
eyes
glow
a
bright
blue
as
electricity
surges
throughout
his
body.
He
immediately
dodges
before
springing
off
his
hands
and
hitting
Yuma
with
a
kick
to
the
face.
Yuma
is
knocked
back
but
not
out
yet.
“There’s
no
way
you
could
dodge
it.”
Yuma
said.
“Try
that
again,
I
dare
you
Yuma.”
Riku
screamed
from
the
top
of
his
lungs
Yuma
starts
shooting
beam
after
beam,
which
Riku
dodges
with
ease.
Moeru’s
Green
eyes
glow
in
awe.
“He’s
doing
it!
He’s
moving
faster
than
the
speed
of
light!”
Moeru
said,
“Riku!
Remember
what
we
practiced?
Try
it
now!”
Ivan
said.
“Got
it.”
Riku
said.
Riku’s
eyes
glow
more
as
his
whole
body
gets
engulfed
in
even
more
lightning.
His
fist
gets
turned
light
blue
and
he
starts
jumping
around
from
tree
to
tree.
“When
I
first
trained
Riku,
we
learned
that
his
Shakti
is
fuelled
by
his
emotions,
specifically
anger,
sorrow
or
hope.
We
realised
that
if
we
push
him
hard
enough
he
transitions
into
this.
All
this
time
Yuma’s
been
insulting
and
putting
people
down
has
been
pushing
Riku
more
and
more.
I’ve
been
watching
him
for
a
few
weeks
and
learned,
he
doesn’t
care
what
people
thinks
aside
from
himself.
He’s
motivated
to
be
better.”
Ivan
explained.
Riku
moves
faster
and
faster.
“More,
faster.
Need
more
speed.”
Riku
said.
He
moves
faster
to
the
point
not
even
Ivan
can
see
him,
until...
He
charges
straight
at
Yuma
and
pulls
his
fist
back.
As
he
does
Ivan
sees
a
beast
in
Riku
as
he
attacks.
Almost
like
it’s
attacking
with
him,
completely
in
sync.
“Lightning
Shakti!”
Riku
shouted
“Riku
Inazuma,
the
heart
and
pride
of
a
Lion.”
Ivan
said
Yuma
looks
horrified.
“Lightning
Shakti,
thundering
Roar!”
Riku
shouted
As
Riku
shouts
his
attack
they
hear
a
roar
of
a
lion
before
seeing
one
attack
with
Riku
right
in
front
of
Yuma.
“Is
this,
the
end?”
Yuma
thought.
“This
guy
is
something
else
man.
Wait,
this
energy
could
kill
Yuma!”
Moeru
said
Ivan
nods
and
in
between
the
two
appears
Mizu.
She
punches
Ivan
to
the
side
before
knocking
Riku
out
with
a
jab
to
the
neck
and
catches
him
in
mid-air.
She
used
her
invisibility
to
stand
in
between
the
two
in
case
anything
went
wrong.
After
hearing
Ivan
saying
that
Yuma
and
Riku
will
fight,
she
couldn’t
stop
herself
from
intervening.
“What
the
hell?”
Ivan
said.
Mizu
stares
at
him,
anger
in
her
eyes.
She
starts
shouting
at
him.
“Ivan!”
Mizu
screamed,
“That’s
genera-”
Ivan
said
“Oh
shut
the
hell
up.
I
don’t
give
a
shit
if
you’re
a
general
or
not.
You
used
Riku’s
emotions
and
nearly
had
him
kill
Yuma!
Riku’s
a
kid,
he
doesn’t
know
what
he’s
doing!
You
should
know
better
if
you’re
a
so-called
general.”
Mizu
said,
cutting
Ivan’s
sentence.
“Calm
the
heck
down
Mizu.
Why
aren’t
you
at
stealth
training?”
he
asked
“Oh
screw
that!
You
should
be
ashamed.
What
if
his
aunt
heard
about
this?”
She
said.
“She
knows
already-”
Ivan
answered.
“That
you’re
turning
her
son
into
a
weapon?”
she
asked.
Ivan
keeps
quiet.
“Didn’t
think
so.
No
wonder
the
emperor
took
your
Shakti
away
and
you
were
demoted.”
She
added.
While
Mizu
usually
has
upmost
respect
and
gratitude
to
Ivan
for
saving
her
life,
she’ll
always
be
a
strong
willed
person
and
will
tell
Ivan
where
he
went
wrong.
Although
she’s
only
a
couple
months
older
then
Riku,
she
really
is
the
mother
of
the
group.
Yuma
looks
around,
mortified,
as
they
all
walk
to
camp,
Mizu
speeding
up
ahead
holding
Riku
on
her
back.
The
evening
comes
and
Riku
opens
his
eyes
to
Mizu
holding
his
head
on
her
lap.
“So
you’ve
finally
woken
up
Sparky?”
Mizu
said
Riku’s
head
is
pounding
as
he
looks
around.
He
sees
Milo
reading
a
book
and
Yuma
watching
the
news.
Moeru
is
playing
cards
but
immediately
jumps
up
when
he
sees
Riku
awake.
“Sparky?”
Riku
repeated.
As
he
looks
up
at
Mizu’s
face
he
sees
her
change
from
her
usual
expressionless
face
to
a
thin
lipped
smile.
Happy
to
see
him
awake
and
well.
“Hey
Inazuma?
You
okay
man?”
Moeru
asked.
“I’m
great
Moeru.
Thanks
for
looking
out
for
me
bro.”Riku
answered.
Riku
gives
him
a
fist
bump
and
catches
Yuma
staring
him
down
in
the
corner
of
his
eye.
“I
think
somebody
owes
Young
Inazuma
an
apology.”
Mizu
said.
Yuma
walks
over
reluctantly
and
looks
down
at
Riku.
“I’m
sorry.”
Yuma
apologised.
“For?”
Riku
asked.
“For
saying
my
opinion.”
Yuma
added.
Mizu
glares
at
him.
“We
spoke
about
this
Yuma.”
Mizu
said,
glaring
at
him.
Yuma
sighs
and
continues,
“I’m
sorry
for
being
hostile
towards
you
and
making
you
feel
bad
about
yourself
and
angry.
I
shouldn’t
have
taunted
you
and
I
shouldn’t
have
brought
race
and
heritage
into
it.”
he
added.
Riku
nods,
satisfied
as
Yuma
walks
away.
“Now
that
that’s
out
of
the
way,
you
can
get
your
head
off
my
lap.”
Mizu
said
to
Riku.
He
shakes
his
head
and
falls
back
asleep.
“No
thanks,
I
like
it
here.”
Riku
replied,
Mizu
blushes
as
Moeru
smirks.
Milo
grins
beneath
his
book
not
wanting
anyone
to
see.
After
all
these
years
of
Riku
being
weak
and
overlooked
by
himself,
Milo
is
really
happy
for
his
little
brother
and
altogether
feels
proud.
Not
wanting
to
show
it
of
course
and
quickly
switches
back
to
his
cold
look.
The
Gang
goes
to
sleep,
ready
for
a
day
of
rest
ahead
of
them.
Ivan
apologises
to
Riku
and
Riku
accepts
gladly.
Chapter
9
Riku
feels
a
tap
on
his
cheek
and
sees
Moeru
grinning
in
front
of
him.
Moeru
points
up
behind
Riku
as
a
Riku
looks
up
and
realises,
he’s
in
Mizu’s
bed
and
fell
asleep
in
her
arms.
“What
in
the-?”
Mizu
was
confused,
Moeru
can’t
help
but
chuckle
as
he
holds
up
a
football
and
throws
Riku
some
shorts,
along
with
football
boots.
“It’s
Saturday
so
Ivan
gave
us
a
day
off
today.
I’m
thinking
me
and
you
have
a
kick
about
to
pass
the
time
while
the
others
are
still
asleep.”
Moeru
said.
Riku
nods
his
head
and
slowly
curls
out
of
Mizu’s
arms,
not
wanting
to
wake
her
up.
They
decide
to
go
play
on
the
beach
and
ditch
the
boots
in
order
to
enjoy
the
sand
barefoot.
As
they
arrive
they
have
a
small
heart
to
heart.
“You’re
pretty
strong
shorty,
what
is
that,
lightning
Shakti?”
Moeru
added,
he
heads
the
ball
at
Riku.
Riku
controls
with
his
knee
and
starts
doing
some
basic
kick
ups
before
kicking
it
back
to
a
Moeru.
“Yeah
that’s
what
I
call
it
anyways,
it’s
brand
new
never
seen
before
or
something.”
Riku
said
“That’s
so
cool
man,
my
Shakti’s
pretty
basic.”
Moeru
said,
“But
stupidly
overpowered.”
Riku
said.
Moeru
grins.
“Hey
Inazuma?
What
was
that
when
you
fought
Yuma?”
Moeru
asked.
“What
was
what?”
Riku
asked.
“You
had
this
look
in
your
eyes
and
they
changed
colour.
I
don’t
know
if
I’m
going
crazy
but
I
feel
like
I
saw
a
lion
attack
with
you.”
Moeru
added
Riku
stops
and
stares
at
the
ground.
“I
don’t
know,
maybe
it's
just
me.”
Moeru
said.
He
awkwardly
laughs.
“I
don’t
really
know
what
it
was
either.
Ivan
explained
that
my
Shakti
is
fuelled
by
emotions,
I
was
really
angry
then
so
maybe
that’s
why
it
happened.”
Riku
answered.
Moeru
shrugs.
“Probably.
Now,
what’s
the
story
with
Mrs
Kuchika?”
Moeru
asked.
“Who?”
Riku
replied.
“Mizu
of
course,
you’ve
been
here
2
days
and
she’s
already
taken
a
liking
to
you.”
Moeru
said.
“No
no,
isn’t
she
like
Ivan’s
friend?”
Riku
replied.
“No?
Didn’t
you
hear
her.
She’s
literally
our
age,
younger
than
me
and
slightly
older
than
you.”
Moeru
said.
“Wait
really?”
Riku
said.
“100%
man.
I’ve
noticed
you’ve
taken
interest
too.”
Moeru
replied.
Riku
brushes
it
off.
“Oh
come
on,
I’m
not
blind
Inazuma.”
Moeru
added.
“Okay
you
got
me,
I
just
don’t
know
what
to
say
to
her.”
Riku
said.
“Say
to
who?”
Mizu
asked
as
she
joined
the
boys’
conversation.
Before
they
can
say
anything
they
see
Mizu
walking
onto
the
beach
behind
them.
Riku’s
immediate
thought
is
to
look
inside
his
bag
for
a
top
but
Moeru
pulls
him
back.
Moeru
whispered
“Now’s
your
chance.”Moeru,
now
talking
to
Mizu
loudly.
“Inazuma
wanted
to
tell
you
something.
I’ll
just
go
for
a
swim.”
He
said,
Moeru
sprints
off
giggling
like
a
young
child
as
he
leaves
Riku
to
Mizu.
“So,
what
is
it
Sparky?”
Mizu
asked.
“Why
do
you
keep
calling
me
that?”
Riku
asked.
“That’s
it?
All
you
wanted
to
say?”
She
said
in
disappointment.
Mizu
looks
somewhat
disappointed.
Riku
doesn’t
know
what
to
say.
“If
it
is
everything,
it’s
because
you
use
lightning
Shakti
right?
Riku
or
Inazuma
sounds
too
serious
and
I
thought
Sparky
sounds
like
a
nickname.”
Mizu
said,
Riku
scoffed,
“I
think
it
sounds
stupid.”
he
said.
Mizu
gasped
Mizu’s
That’s
pretty
rude.
Considering
I
was
the
one
who
looked
after
you
all
day
yesterday.
I
didn’t
really
care
I
just
couldn’t
let
a
comrade
down
like
that.
She
laughs
awkwardly.
“Yeah.
So
that’s
why
you
had
me
sleep
in
your
bed
isn’t
it?
While
you
held
me
like
a
teddy
bear?”
Riku
asked,
Mizu
gets
annoyed.
“Screw
you!”
She
replied.
“What
did
I
do?”
Riku
asked.
Before
he
knows
it
they’re
both
drench
by
Moeru.
Mizu
falls
and
Riku
helps
him
up.
He
finally
gets
a
proper
look
at
her,
she’s
in
an
all
black
swimsuit,
and
is
wearing
Riku’s
headband??
“What’re
you
doing
with
my
headband?”
Riku
asked.
“Oh
this?
I
thought
it
looked
great
so
I
put
it
on.
You
don’t
mind
do
ya?”Mizu
asked.
Riku
shakes
his
head
reluctantly.
It
means
a
lot
to
him
but
his
chances
with
Mizu
mean
more.
“I
wanted
to
ask
you
something
important.”
Mizu
said.
Riku’s
heart
flutters.
Is
he
asking
her
what
he
thinks
she
is?
“What’s
this
symbol
on
your
headband?
Does
it
mean
something?”
She
asked.
She
takes
it
off
to
show
him
and
points
at
the
blue
symbol.
“If
I’m
being
honest,
I
have
no
clue.”
He
answered.
“That’s
fair.
Wait,
I've
something
to
show
you.”
Mizu
said.
She
pulls
out
a
piece
of
tattered
paper.
“I
found
this
sewed
into
your
headband.
Had
to
take
it
out
to
wash
the
head
band
though,
it
stank.”
Mizu
said.
They
both
laugh
and
read
the
piece
of
paper,
Riku
feels
awkward
as
he’s
seen
it
before
but
doesn’t
remember
and
was
told
by
aunt
Teresa
to
ignore
it.
Mizu
reads
it.
“?????????????????????????????????”
“Looks
like
a
different
language.”
She
said.
“I
can’t
read
it,
can
you?”
Riku
said.
Mizu
shakes
her
head.
“There
are
some
translators
in
the
library,
we
should
check
it
out
later.”
Mizu
said.
“Got
it,
4
o
Clock?”
Riku
asked.
Mizu
nods
her
head
and
scurries
inside.
Moeru
pops
out
of
the
water.
“Damn,
smooth
Mr
Inazuma,
the
woman
magnet.”
Moeru
said
after
coming
out
of
the
water.
Riku
ignores
him.
“It
doesn’t
make
sense.”
Riku
said.
“Hey
stupid,
come
get
some
of
this
water
it
feels
amazing.”
Moeru
said.
Riku
runs
and
jumps
into
the
water
as
it
splashed
along
the
beach.
The
boys
enjoy
the
warm
weather
and
even
get
a
volleyball
match
going
between
Riku
and
Moeru
VS
Mizu,
Yuma
and
Milo.
Chapter
10
It’s
now
4pm
and
Riku
is
about
to
head
to
the
library.
“Hey
Inazuma,
wanna
get
your
ass
kicked
at
ping
pong?”
Moeru
said.
“Not
right
now
Moeru,
I’ve
got
plans
with
Mizu.”
Riku
said.
“Ah,
so
scum
has
a
girlfriend
now?”Yuma
came
in
and
joined
the
two.
“Stop
calling
me
that.
She
also
isn’t
my
girlfriend.”
Riku
said.
“Stop
talking
back
commoner.”
Yuma
said.
Riku
shakes
his
head
and
behind
to
walk
out
the
door.
“Worthless
comm-”Milo
cuts
Yuma’s
sentence
off
and
him
by
the
collar
and
glares
at
him.
“You
disrespect
my
brother
or
anyone
here
ever
again
and
I’ll
give
you
triple
of
what
Riku
did.”
Milo
said,
Yuma
starts
laughing
“You
call
that
darkie
your
brother?
Come
on
Milo,
you’re
better
then
him.
You’re
actually
from
Sosh-”
Yuma
continued
but
Milo
gave
Yuma
a
blow
to
the
stomach
and
walked
away.
“Thanks.”
Riku
said
“Don’t
worry
about
it.”
Milo
said
after
protecting
Riku.
“He
deserved
it.”
Moeru
said.
Riku
thanks
them
again
and
sprints
out.
He
finally
arrives
at
the
library.
“You’re
late
Sparky”
Mizu
said.
“Sorry
about
that,
Yuma
was
giving
me
some
trouble
but
I’m
grand
now.”
Riku
said.
Mizu
looks
doubtful
but
goes
along
with
it.
“Don’t
listen
to
that
low
life,
his
only
goal
is
to
put
you
down
because
you’re
the
strongest,
after
Moeru
of
course.”
Mizu
said.
“I
wouldn’t
say
that,
you
haven’t
seen
Milo
fight
yet.”
Riku
said.
“Sure
I
have,
at
the
tournament,”
Mizu
said.
“You
were
there?
How?
Why
didn’t
you
fight?”
He
asked
“Ivan
ordered
us
to
go
but
only
let
one
of
us
fight,
whoever
won
a
lucky
dip.
Yuma
won
of
course.
Your
brother
is
crazy
strong
but
his
cockiness
and
attitude
puts
him
down
a
peg.
You’re
definitely
stronger
with
that
rage
boost
you
got.”
She
continued.
“Rage
boost?
Forget
it.
How
strong
is
Moeru?”
He
said.
“He’s
Crazy
Strong.
He
doesn’t
look
it
but
he
is
fast
and
hits
hard.
His
fire
Shakti
matches
his
fighting
style
perfectly.
You
and
him
would
make
a
pretty
good
duo.”
Mizu
said.“Makes
sense.
Anyways,
why
did
you
decide
on
the
library?”
Riku
asked
“Why’d
you
think?
Obviously
because
it’s
in
secret
and
we
can
do
whatever
we
want.”Mizu,
she
winks
at
him.
Riku’s
extremely
confused.
“I’m
joking
Sparky,
it’s
because
they’re
books
here
that
could
help
and
the
librarian
could
help
us
out
too.”
Mizu
said
“Ok
yeah
that
makes
sense.
I’ll
look
for
anything
that
has
similar
symbols
on
the
right
of
the
library
you
check
the
left,”
Riku
asked.
“Got
it.
Meet
back
in
an
hour
at
the
middle
table
beside
the
computer.”
She
said.
They
split
up.
While
searching
they
find
some
interesting
stuff
but
not
useful
info.
After
a
while
they
decide
to
ask
the
librarian
and
she
hands
them
a
translator.
Apparently
it’s
the
language
used
before
the
war
between
humans
and
Spirits.
“Okay,
let’s
translate
it.”
Mizu
said
????????????????????????????????-t?he
spirits
need
you.
come
back
and
save
us.
“Weird.
I
thought
the
spirits
were
killed.”
He
said
“No,
you
didn’t
pay
attention.
They
were
banished
to
the
spirit
realm.
We
need
to
find
a
way
to
get
there.
Why
did
you
have
that
note
Riku?
It
was
sewed
into
your
headband.”
She
said
“I
don’t
know.
My
Aunt
said
I
had
it
around
my
waist
when
she
adopted
me
when
I
was
a
few
weeks
old.
Apparently
there
was
also
a
name
tag.
Thing
is
she
adopted
Milo
too
but
there
was
nothing
like
that
with
him.”
Riku
said,
Mizu
sighed.
“I
say
we
leave
it
for
now.
Until
we
know
more
about
it.
We
need
to
complete
our
basic
combat
training
too.”
Mizu
said
“Riku
You’re
right.
The
day’s
still
young
anyways.
Should
we
head
back?”
She
continued,
“I
say
we
have
a
bit
of
fun
first”
she
said.
She
drags
Riku
outside
and
brings
him
to
a
photo
booth
which
Riku
Hates.
After
a
while
they
go
bowling
and
see
a
familiar
face.
“Moeru?”
Riku
said.
Moeru
turns
and
sees
them.
“Hey
Inazuma,
Mizu.
Didn’t
expect
to
see
you
here.”
Moeru
entered
the
library.
He
sounded
very
unconvincing.
“Let’s
play
bowling.
How
about
you
guys
go
together
against
me.”
He
continued.
The
trio
had
a
great
time
and
stayed
out
until
midnight.
Before
sneaking
in
and
watching
a
film
together.
Eventually
they
get
caught
by
Ivan
and
are
made
to
run
laps
but
don’t
mind
as
they
had
one
of
the
funniest
days
of
their
lives.
But
Riku
still
feels
uneasy
and
wants
to
solve
this
mystery
about
his
headband.
Chapter
11
6:00
AM
Ivan
called
“Inazuma,
Mizu,
Moeru.
Three
of
you
up
now.”
Riku
groaned
and
felt
his
head
pounding.
“Yuma
Milo,
you
followed
my
orders
so
you
can
take
the
day
off.
I
gave
you
a
curfew
and
you
stuck
to
it.
These
three
will
be
working,
all
day.”
he
said.
Mizu
hears
Ivan
but
fakes
being
asleep
while
Moeru
starts
complaining.
“Oh
come
on
Ivan,
General
Ivan.
Please,
we’re
tired.”
Moeru
begged.
“Don’t
care.
Up,
all
of
you.
Mizu
I
hear
you
laughing
clearly
awake.”
Ivan
said.
The
three
get
up
and
are
about
to
head
for
the
breakfast
lounge
when
Ivan
calls
them
back.
“Nope,
no
breakfast
for
you,
get
your
gis
on.
You’re
coming
with
me.”Ivan
added.
Ivan
got
them
ready
and
brought
them
out
on
a
run.
“Where
are
we
going?”
Riku
asked.
“You’ll
see,
young
man,
you’ll
see.”
Ivan
repeated.
After
2
hours
of
running
they
finally
make
their
destination.
“I
know
this
place!
This
is
our
farm!
My
home!”
Riku
shouted.
Riku
looks
at
Ivan
and
notices
his
appearance
has
changed.
He’s
gotten
rid
of
the
long
beard
and
actually
looks
like
Ivan
Kurosaima.
Ivan
knocks
on
the
door
and
somebody
familiar
opens
up,
Aunt
Teresa.
Riku
runs
in
and
gives
her
a
hug.
Aunt
Teresa
embraces
her
and
is
overwhelmed.
“I
missed
you
Riku.
Where’s
Milo?”
Teresa
asked.
“He’s
back
at
the
base,
these
three
are
on
some
extra
training.
I
was
wondering,
Milo
made
a
few
pillars
with
his
Shakti
didn’t
he?
We
need
to
borrow
them
and
we’ll
need
you
along
with
it.”
Ivan
answered.
“That’s
fine
Ivan.
I’ll
do
my
best.”
she
said.
It
turns
out
that
Teresa
knew
who
Ivan
really
was
from
the
start.
She
waves
over
at
Moeru
and
Mizu
and
they
both
wave
back.
“You’re
probably
wondering
what
we’re
doing
with
these
Pillars
and
Teresa.
Well
we’re
working
on
your
Shakti
control.
You
three
can
emit
your
Shakti,
Riku
can’t
do
it
as
well
as
it’s
more
of
a
physical
one
but
that’s
besides
the
point.
I
want
you
to
balance
on
1
finger
on
top
of
these
pillars,
but
don’t
rest
your
finger
on
it,
I
want
you
to
emit
your
Shakti
ONE
inch
so
you’ll
be
floating
above
it.”
Ivan
said.
“But
Sir,
that’s
impossible.
Mizu
uses
water
so
gravity
affects
it
and
she’ll
fall
while
Me
and
Riku
will
get
hurt
by
our
electricity
and
fire.
It
doesn’t
make
sense.”
Moeru
said.
“Don’t
worry,
it’ll
work.
Just
try
it.”
Ivan
said,
the
three
nod
and
jump
up
and
begin
balancing.
After
falling
a
couple
of
times
they
master
it
and
are
floating
perfectly,
although
it
takes
up
a
lot
of
energy.
“Great,
you’ll
hold
that
for
the
next
8
hours.”
Ivan
added,Riku
immediately
fell,
knocking
over
Moeru.
“WHAT?”
Moeru
and
Riku
said
as
they
both
knocked
the
stones
off.
“Boys,
that’s
five
minutes
extra.”
Ivan
added.
The
two
lads
immediately
scurry
back
up
and
continue
holding
the
position.
After
a
couple
hours
they’re
fingers
got
fatigued
and
they
started
to
fall,
Aunt
Teresa
immediately
healed
them
with
her
light
healing
magic
and
they
continued.
Aunt
Teresa
is
a
short
woman
with
green
eyes
and
fair,
blonde
hair.
Her
parents,
along
with
her,
were
expelled
from
the
royal
family
so
they
moved
out
to
the
country
where
she
adopted
Milo
and
Riku.
This
game
of
back
and
forth
went
on
for
8
and
a
half
hours
until
Ivan
showed
Mercy
on
the
three
and
relieved
them
of
this
training
session.
“Wash
up
and
meet
me
at
the
front
door
of
the
barn
in
1
hour.”
Ivan
said.
The
three
nod
and
immediately
go
clean
up
and
have
breakfast
while
Riku
catches
up
with
Aunt
Teresa.
After
the
time
limit
is
up
the
four
say
goodbye
and
head
back
home.
Riku’s
limbs
feel
like
they’re
about
to
fall
up
but
feels
like
he
learned
a
couple
of
things
from
this
little
session.
They
get
home
and
see
everyone
in
the
hall
saluting,
they
see
Milo
and
Yuma
waiting
on
the
front
stage
and
as
they’re
comrades
and
superior
finally
arrive.
The
three
newcomers
walk
up
to
the
stage
as
Ivan
walks
to
the
front
and
the
youth
faction
are
behind
him.
“What
the
hells
going
on?”
Riku
whispered
into
the
ear
of
Milo,
“General
Ian
told
us
that
Ivan
was
giving
an
announcement,
an
important
one.”
Milo
said
Ivan
clears
his
throat
and
begins
to
speak.
“So
far
this
army
has
been
incredible,
the
few
of
you
that
have
gone
on
missions
have
been
leading
as
an
example
and
I
thank
you
all
for
that.
Here
I
have
the
most
promising
people
here.
The
Kurosaima
rebel
Youth
Faction.
These
5
teenagers
are
my
students,
comrades
and
I
trust
them
with
my
life.
I’m
ecstatic
to
reveal
that
these
5,
will
be
coming
with
me
to
infiltrate
the
Capital
and
start
the
rebellion.
I
would
like
for
you
to
meet
them.
First
we
have:
Yuma
Aisuru,
16
years
old
from
Zyonia
and
a
former
member
of
the
Royal
family.
He
left
his
home
in
hopes
to
help
fix
this
empire
and
become
the
next
emperor.
He
uses
light
Shakti.”
The
crowd
of
people
are
full
of
chatter,
some
supportive,
others
sceptical.
Yuma
steps
up
and
looks
around,
before
bowing
and
walking
back
to
his
spot.
“Next
up
is
a
Moeru
Kemono.”
Ivan
continued,
Moeru
smirks
and
walks
forward
with
a
huge
grin
on
his
face.
“A
lot
of
you
know
him
already
as
the
fire
prodigy
from
Marno.
This
bug
guy
of
course
uses
fire
Shakti
and
packs
a
real
punch
when
fighting.”
he
added.
The
crowd
is
ecstatic
to
see
Moeru
and
they
cheer
for
him.
“Next
we
Have
Mizu
Kuchika.”
Ivan
continued.
The
crowd
immediately
starts
cheering
before
he
can
continue.
“You
all
know
her
as
the
water
Shakti
user
and
former
assassin,
she’s
been
with
us
for
almost
a
decade
and
you
all
know
and
love
her.”
he
added
Mizu
steps
up
and
waves
at
everyone
before
stepping
back
quickly.
“Next
we
have
a
new
recruit,
only
been
here
for
4
days.
It’s
Milo
Konekame!”
Ivan
continued.
The
crowd
is
silent
but
somebody
shouts
that
he
came
second
in
the
Emperor
of
Soshi
tournament
and
they
immediately
start
cheering.
“You
all
watched
him
in
the
tournament.
He
uses
Earth
magic
and
is
very
promising.
He
is
from
a
farm
residency
in
Cape
Town.”
Ivan
added,
the
crowd
is
chanting
Milo’s
name
and
he
feels
amazing
as
he
steps
up.
Salutes
to
them,
before
stepping
back.
Ivan
hesitated
before
speaking.
“Last,
but
certainly
last
week
we
had
another
new
recruit,
the
brother
of
Milo.
Riku
Inazuma!”
The
crowd
is
completely
silent
and
somebody
points
out
that
he
got
destroyed
in
the
first
round
and
couldn’t
use
Shakti,
the
crowd
starts
laughing
and
Riku
feels
embarrassed.
Ivan
shouted
“SILENCE!”
The
crowd
immediately
goes
silent
“You
can
laugh
all
you
won’t
but
trust
me,
soon
you’ll
be
praising
him.
This
boy
Riku,
he’s
something
special.
You
doubt
him,
you’re
out
of
here,
for
good.
He
looks
like
nothing
but
he
has
something
never
seen
before.
He
calls
it
lightning
Shakti.
With
his
powers
he
can
move
and
hit
people
at
insane
speeds
and
his
emotions
can
control
how
much
damage
he
does.
I’m
sure
you
all
know
how
Light
magic
is
impossible
to
dodge
as
it’s
actually
the
speed
of
light
right?”
He
said.
Many
people
in
the
crowd
nod.
Ivan
continued
“Well,
this
kid
right
here,
he
did
it.
He
dodged
a
full
powered
light
beam
at
point
blank
range.
When
at
full
power
he
moves
faster
than
the
speed
of
light.
Don’t
you
ever
doubt
him,
Riku,
along
with
his
comrades
are
the
biggest
hope
we
have.
Now,
say
his
name!”
Riku
steps
forward,
proud
of
himself
and
thanks
Ivan.
The
crowd
starts
chanting
his
name,
out
of
fear
of
Ivan
rather
than
respect
towards
Riku
but
he
doesn’t
care.
“In
10
days,
we’ll
be
infiltrating
the
capital
and
take
back
our
country.”
Ivan
announced.
He
puts
his
fist
in
the
air
as
the
crowd
goes
wild.
After
the
announcement
they
all
head
back
to
their
bunks
and
rest.
Riku
is
absolutely
ecstatic
and
can’t
wait
“An
actual
mission,
I
can’t
wait!”
Riku
said
in
excitement.
Chapter
12
It
is
the
day
of
the
group's
mission.
Ivan
has
been
saving
money
for
years
for
this
and
has
bought
a
private
plane
with
money
he
made,
and
stole.
He’s
painted
it
jet
black
and
put
his
logo
on
it,
a
fist.
“That’s
my
symbol”
Ivan
said.
He
slaps
the
plane.
“The
symbol
of
hope.
We’re
leaving
tonight
at
8:00
am.
That’s
3
hours
from
now.”
He
added.
The
group
nod.
They’re
all
sitting
at
a
campfire.
Riku
looks
behind
him
and
sees
his
shadow.
It’s
larger
than
him.
It’s
also
moving
around
on
its
own.
“Ivan,
the
shadow
thing
is
happening
again.”
Riku
said.
“Riku,
you’re
stressed.
I’m
gonna
brief
through
the
plan
so
get
some
rest
afterwards,
you’re
just
seeing
things.”
Ivan
replied,
Riku
nodded.
“Now,
let’s
get
into
this.
The
plan
is
that
we’ll
bring
General
Ian.
He’ll
be
flying
the
plane.
We
swoop
down
and
the
6
of
us
get
down.
I
want
Riku
and
Mizu
at
the
front.
You
two
are
the
fastest
and
most
agile
so
we’ll
need
you
up
there.
Then
I
want
Moeru
right
behind
those
two,
you’re
the
powerhouse.
Use
that
Gorilla
strength
to
the
fullest.
Then
Yuma
and
Milo,
you
guys
are
gonna
be
behind
them.
Yuma,
I’ll
need
you
at
range
to
use
your
light
beams
but
don’t
be
afraid
to
get
stuck
in
and
Milo,
use
your
Earth
Shakti
and
do
your
thing.
We’ll
need
your
extra
strength.
They’ll
be
setting
up
troops
as
the
plan
got
out
and
the
emperor
has
heard.
I’ll
be
right
in
front
of
you
so
just
follow
my
lead.
Mizu,
use
your
invisibility
for
stealth
attacks
and
try
to
take
out
the
generals
and
Riku,
do
what
you
do
best
with
your
lightning.
I
want
you
to
speed
blitz
them.
All
of
you,
Leave
no
survivors.
Got
it?”
Ivan
commaded
“Yes
sir!”
All
five
of
them
replied
“Now,
get
some
rest
and
meet
in
front
of
the
base
at
07:55
AM.
Dismissed.”
Ivan
added
Riku
felt
uneasy
now
and
thought
about
the
shadow.
“He
wants
me
to
kill?”
Riku
said
in
paranoia
3
hours
later
The
group
are
all
ready
and
board
the
plane.
The
plane
takes
10
people
so
there's
definitely
enough
room.
They
land
in
front
of
the
castle
and
get
out.
They’re
greeted
by
a
whole
fleet
of
soldiers.
Ivan
is
greeted
by
a
familiar
face.
Ivan-
“Aarons!!”
Ivan
shouts
at
the
general
and
glares
at
him
“If
it
isn’t
General
Ivan
Kurosaima.
Looks
like
you
brought
the
daycare
squad.”
General
Aarons
said,
Ivan
signals
the
group
to
take
their
fighting
stances.
“Sorry
but
I’ve
been
ordered
to
destroy
and
leave
no
survivors
and
I’m
pretty
obedient.
No
hard
feelings”
Aarons
added.
“ATTACK”
Ivan
screamed.
“Now!”
Aarons
screamed.
The
two
groups
immediately
begin.
Ivan
charges
straight
at
Aarons
and
pulls
out
a
sword,
aiming
for
his
neck.
“You
traitor.
You
could’ve
had
a
stature
in
your
name,
an
empire
of
your
own,
girls,
everything
you
ever
wanted.
But
you
threw
it
away!”
Aaron
said,
trying
to
taunt
Ivan.
“If
this
country
is
murdering
innocents,
I
don’t
want
your
shit!”
Ivan
said
with
hatred.
Aarons
enforces
his
arms
in
ice
and
strikes
Ivan
in
the
side.
Ivan
jumps
back,
before
pouncing
forward
and
slicing
a
chunk
out
of
Aarons’
arm.
Aarons
smirked.
“Pretty
good
for
somebody
with
no
Shakti.
With
your
wind
I’d
be
dead
right
now”
Aarons
said.
Ivan
charges
again
before
being
knocked
back
with
a
fist
to
the
face.
Moeru
is
having
the
time
of
his
life,
burning
enemies
and
crushing
their
skulls
with
ease.
“Ivan
sir!
When
are
we
gonna
fight
someone
tougher?
These
guys
are
nothing!”
Moeru
said,
“Shut
the
hell
up
and
stick
to
the
plan,
if
we
don’t
we’ll
lose.
Got
it
you
guys.”
Ivan
replied.
Riku
tornado
kicks
a
soldier
before
shouting.
“Yes
sir!”
Riku
said.
Aarons
takes
notice
of
Riku
and
signals
a
few
soldiers
to
distract
Ivan.
“Keep
your
eyes
on
me!”
Ivan
said
to
Aarons
as
their
weapons
collided.
Ivan
slices
Aarons’
face
but
he
doesn’t
care.
“That
boy,
could
he?
No
it’s
impossible
he
died.”
Aaron
was
shocked.
Riku
starts
having
a
tough
time
so
he
focuses.
He
finally
starts
moving
faster
the
more
he
gets
annoyed
and
while
he
isn’t
moving
at
light
speed
yet,
he’s
moving
incredibly
fast.
“You’re
going
nowhere
darkie!”
A
soldier
said
to
Riku,
the
soldier
charges
a
light
beam.
Riku
knows
what
he
needs
to
do
and
uses
that
insult
to
power
him
even
more.
The
soldier
shoots
and
Riku
dodges
with
ease
before
jumping
towards
him
and
knocking
him
out
with
a
kick
to
the
face.
“Nice
one
Inazuma!
Up
high,
three
coming
your
way.”
Moeru
complimented
Riku,
“Got
it!”
Riku
said.
Moeru
tosses
them
up
and
Riku
jumps
and
kicks
them
into
the
ground.
Milo
seems
to
be
having
a
great
time
too,
he’s
killed
4
and
defeated
12
and
is
finding
it
fun.
Yuma
charges
a
beam
and
knocks
a
soldier
towards
Milo.
“Hey
Peasant!
On
your
left!”
Yuma
warned.
Milo
turns
and
enforces
his
fist
on
earth
before
punching
him
into
a
building.
“Thanks
for
that
Shithead.”
Milo
replied,
Yuma
glares
at
him
but
continues
fighting.
Ivan
finishes
off
the
distraction
soldiers
and
looks
around
for
Aarons.
He
sees
him
walking
towards
Riku.
“Riku!
On
your
left!”
Ivan
warned
Riku.
Riku
is
preoccupied
with
a
few
soldiers
and
by
the
time
he
looks
over,
he’s
knocked
into
a
building.
Riku
groans
as
Aarons
approaches
him.
“???????????????.”?Aarons
said
in
a
mysterious
language.
Riku
immediately
responds.
“????????????????????”?“It
is
him.”
Aarons
said,
his
eyes
widens
and
he
grins,
“I
knew
you
weren’t
dead.”
he
added
Riku
comes
back
to
his
senses
.
He
got
up,
and
is
confused.
“What
in
the
hell?”
He
said
in
confusion,
Aarons
pulls
out
a
communicator
from
his
pocket
and
begins
speaking
“Your
highness,
the
Spirit
King.
His
reincarnation
is
alive...”
Aaron
said
through
the
communicator.
Chapter
13
All
of
a
sudden,
hundreds
of
other
soldiers
come
out.
On
a
throne
behind
them
is
none
other
than
the
current
emperor
of
Soshi,
Julious
Ignurion.
He
looks
around
the
battlefield
and
notices
some
familiar
faces.
The
two
finalists
of
the
tournament
and
Riku.
“It
can’t
be
this
kid.”
The
Emperor
said,
Aarons
rans
towards
him.
“Your
highness.
It’s
him.”
He
points
at
Riku.
The
emperor
ignores
him
for
a
second
and
switches
his
attention
to
Ivan.
“If
it
isn’t
General,
Former
General
Kurosaima.”
The
Emperor
said,
Ivan
glared
at
him
“You’re
not
fit
for
the
throne.”
Ivan
replied
with
disgust.
“We’ll
Ivan,
does
he
know?”
The
Emperor
asked.
Ivan
stayed
quiet.
Riku
is
detained
by
Soldiers
as
the
others
get
captured
as
well.
“Know
what?”
Riku
asked
in
confusion
trying
to
assess
what's
going
on.
He
looks
at
Ivan.
“Who
are
you
Kid?”
The
Emperor
asked
Riku-
“My
name
is
Riku
Inazuma,
I’m
a
fighter
in
the
Kurosaima
Rebels
youth
Faction.
I
use
lightning
Shakti.”
Riku
answered.
The
emperor
is
intrigued.
“Lightning?
That
confirms
it
then.”
The
Emperor
said.
“Confirms
what?”
Riku
asked.
“You’re
who
I
thought
you
were.”
Emperor
Ignurion
said.
All
of
a
sudden,
Ivan’s
plane
lands.
Ivan
shouts.
“Ian!
I
told
you
to
go!”
Ivan
shouted,
it
landed
terribly
and
Aunt
Teresa
ran
out.
Ian
isn’t
there.
Milo
and
Riku
are
immediately
shaken.
“What’re
you
doing
here?”
Riku
asked.
“I
should
say
the
same
for
you!
Why’re
you
here,
why’re
they
bodies
here?
I
thought
Ivan
said
you
wouldn’t
actually
fight.”
Aunt
Teresa
said.
She
looks
over
at
him
and
notices
the
emperor
and
is
immediately
surprised
and
scared.
She
hesitates
and
the
emperor
waves
his
hand.
In
an
instant,
she’s
detained
by
them.
“What’re
you
doing!?”
Riku
shouted
“What
do
you
know
of
this
woman?”
The
Emperor
asked
in
a
sinister
tone.
“She’s
our
mother!
She
adopted
us!”
Riku
shouted.
The
emperor
laughs.
“She
really
did
it.
This
woman
is
a
criminal.
Young
man
do
you
know
who
you
really
are?”
The
Emperor
added.
Everyone
went
silent.
The
emperor
smirks.
The
Emperor
announced
“You’re
a
reincarnation
of
the
Spirit
King
of
Legend.
When
you
first
came
into
this
world
I
kept
you
imprisoned,
I
planned
to
dispose
of
you.
You
were
like
a
wild
animal,
you
had
no
control
over
yourself
and
lashed
out
and
escaped.
We
kept
you
on
a
snowy
mountain
and
had
no
idea
where
he
got
to.
Eventually,
I
heard
he
was
taken
by
a
woman
and
they’ve
disappeared.
Do
you
have
any
memory
of
it?”
“No.”
Riku
denied
the
fact
that
Teresa
was
a
criminal.
“Woman,
what
Shakti
do
you
use?”
The
Emperor
asked
but
Aunt
Teresa
didn't
answer.
“I
recognise
you.
Teresa
Culiana.”
The
Emperor
said.
The
emperor
grins,
“Your
parents
were
banished
from
the
royal
family.
We’re
related.
You
use
light
healing
Shakti,
correct?”
he
added,
Teresa
doesn’t
answer
“I
knew
it.
Riku,
when
she
took
you
in,
I’m
pretty
sure
she
must’ve
healed
you.
If
I’m
correct
she
healed
your
soul
as
well,
which
means
every
piece
of
pain,
sorrow
and
anger
was
erased.
Which
means
you
had
no
memory
of
everything
that
happened
prior
to
her
adopting
you.
In
simple
words,
you
had
your
memory
wiped.”
he
said.
Riku
is
furious,
he
shouted
“Aunt
Teresa,
he’s
lying
right?
He’s
scum,
he’s
lying
isn’t
he?”
Teresa
doesn’t
answer
“You
knew
about
this?
You
lied
to
us
our
entire
lives?”
Milo
added,
Aunt
Teresa
starts
to
cry.
Everybody
was
silent
except
for
Riku.
“YOU
LIED
TO
ME!
MY
ENTIRE
LIFE
I
THOUGHT
YOU
WERE
THE
ONE
PERSON
WHO
BELIEVED
IN
ME,
THAT
THOUGHT
I
BELONGED!”
Riku
screamed,
he
started
to
get
angrier
and
electricity
started
spurring
everywhere.
His
eyes
and
hair
start
glowing
blue.
“I
trusted
you!
I
believed
you.”
He
added
in
rage.
Riku
turns
to
the
emperor.
“So
all
this
time,
I’m
not
even
who
I
think
I
am?”
He
asked
in
a
cloud
of
rage,
the
Emperor
scoffed,
“Kid,
you’re
not
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