Leaving Absolver

After the group had been teleported back to the village Reima was sat down on a table by his friends to explain the various inconsistencies in his powers, knowledge and past. He explains to them about his bodies special constitution that allows him to travel between alternate realities, that his world has an energy called magic which allows people to manipulate the laws of physics.

Kuretz "So, you're from another world? That pretty cool!" he says after taking a gulp of alcohol.

Talem "This is why I'm unable to use your techniques."

Risryn "But why are you able to use our techniques?" she says while leaning on the table.

Reima "I don't know... Maybe my energy is a higher form of your energy? I'm able to mimic Fold energy so it must be something like that." Talem and Risryn nod at his vague answer.

Reima "So, I never told you guys why I actually came here... I came here to learn martial arts and increase my combat capabilities, there is going to be a large conflict in my world which I need to train for..."

Risryn "Is there anything we can do to help? You did help save our world, perhaps it's our chance to repay you."

Kuretz "I want to see your world Reima! You speak of monsters and magic... Sexy sorceresses? I need to see it!"

Reima "It won't be happening for a long time... But I could use your help if you're willing."

Talem "What is the conflict you speak of?"

Reima "Its another race, similar to humans who wish to steal the powers of a special person who's similar to me. Once they obtain her power they will invade my world and destroy all who oppose them.

Risryn "Sounds similar to the Guides" She grumbles.

Reima "Yeah.. I need to leave this world to get stronger... I can still get stronger here but not as fast as I need... I intend to leave tomorrow in-fact."

...

Kuretz "I guess we'll drink to see you off then!" He gets up and grabs three other mugs before filling them to the brim with his home brewed whisky, he plops them down in-front of everyone as he kicks his legs up on the table.

Talem uses the techniques taught by Kuretz and Risryn to remove his mask, his face is of a 30 yearold man with short brown hair, stubble and brown eyes.

The all look to Risryn who's never removed her mask before...

She reaches up to clasp her mask before slowly removing it. Kuretz almost chokes on his drink as they behold Risryn's beautiful face, blue eyes, black hair and Asian face. Her skin looks like it's been untouched by all the fighting she's been through, Her lips are pale red, they part as everyone watches them.

Risryn "Stop staring, lets drink." She holds up her mug to clink with the others.

"Cheers!" They call out before they start drinking all their troubles away.

Reima wakes up feeling a similar sensation in his head, why does he let Kuretz talk him into this? He tries to push himself off of the bed but hears a feminine moan as he tries to grasp the sheet...

"No..." Reima thinks to himself as he lifts the cover to show a naked Risryn's already awake face.

... "Morning?" He says as he rubs his temples trying to think of a way to escape castration.

She removes Reima's hand from her breast, "So early in the morning... You want another round or?"

Reima "Sorry!" He puts his head on the bed to mimic a Japanese dogeza.

Risryn "It's fine... To be honest it's been a while and I had to choose between you and Kuretz... I still see him as the kid I had raised so, well you already know the answer..." She eyes his muscular teenage body as she gets out of bed to dress herself.

Risryn "You're leaving today right? Lets get you ready before we say goodbye."

Reima nods and quickly gets dressed before following her out... The amused stare from Kuretz releases some of the tension he is feeling for having to leave.

After he stores a large amount of food, drink (courtesy of Kuretz) and Essence shards Reima is stood in a clearing being watched by the majority of the village, Kuretz, Risryn Talem and Kalini say their goodbyes.

Kuretz "Don't take too long to visit Reima... It'll be boring around here without you."

Talem "It feels like only yesterday that I met you on the Plains outside of the city, you've learned well and I'm proud to have contributed to it." He dips his head towards Reima in respect

Risryn steps towards him, "I know you feel awkward about last night, but I still consider us friends, Rei."

Reima hugs Risryn and she steps back with the others, "I'm gonna miss you guys, I'll come collect you when the conflict happens... It's a shame I don't have anything for you to contact me."

Kuretz "Don't worry about it, We're still immortal you know?"

Reima "Just watch out for the Guides... They will seek the secrets to removing masks, if they learn of the techniques they will wipe you out."

Talem "We are aware of this, only us four know of the technique... No one else will learn of it."

Reima nods as his worries are temporarily quelled, "I guess this is it, when I get back tell me how it looks from your end..."

Reima had been contemplating where to go next to get stronger... His slow training with Haki had been irritating him, he had already come to the conclusion that the One pieces worlds residence have stronger souls than normal, allowing them to fully use Haki. To improve himself more Reima would need to improve his soul somehow, and he only knows of one place to do it.

He focuses on the world he wishes to travel to before charging up the Elder Blood.

The others watch as Reima's body start glowing a bright Turquoise as he suddenly vanishes in a burst of light.

Risryn looks on as the others talk about what just happened, Kuretz comes behind her and grasps her shoulder. "He'll be fine..." She nods at his encouragement as they leave to improve the villages defences.