The Takehi Is Here

After the intense battle with the Dragon Queen, the knight shifted his focus toward fortifying the inner defenses. He strategically installed gravity manipulators around the domain, designed to immobilize any creature that wasn't a resident of the town. With these defenses in place, unauthorized intruders would find themselves powerless to move.

Following the completion of the defense setup, the knight proceeded to meet with King Lionsgate. However, upon his arrival, a guard confronted him, oblivious to his official status as a king. The guard's ignorance was dangerous, as their actions could inadvertently spark a war. In a timely intervention, Silph stepped forward and warned the guards that any aggression towards the king would result in dire consequences. Faced with Silph's unwavering determination, the guards retreated, allowing the knight and Silph to enter the kingdom. To add a touch of mischief, the knight stuck his tongue out at the guards, relishing the small victory.

As they strolled through the kingdom, Silph abruptly halted in front of a door. With an air of secrecy, Silph opened the door, revealing the presence of the Demon King and the Queen of Dragons, who were in the company of King Lionsgate. The knight, understandably bewildered, questioned the situation. The Demon King took the lead in explaining that the knight needed to kill Lycone, but before the explanation could fully register, the world seemed to fade into nothingness, the Demon King's voice growing distant and indistinct.

Suddenly, Toka materialized seemingly out of thin air, poised to suggest something of importance. The knight's attention shifted to Toka, leaving everyone else in a state of confusion. The three kings inquired about Toka's identity, and the response came: he was the sixth Takeshi, presenting a proposal. Toka outlined a plan to place a slave collar on Lycone, temporarily suppressing the darkness within him. If the knight declined, Toka ominously hinted at the potential annihilation of everyone present for even suggesting his brother's death.

A moment of contemplation ensued as the weight of the decision pressed on the knight. Amidst his thoughts, the knight asserted that he needed time to deliberate. While walking away, he was met by nine Takeshi figures standing at the domain barrier, their presence evoking a triumphant smile from the knight.