Chapter 48 - "Each Gives Perspective"

Re;Kingdom, Starting a Life with Amnesia From Zero

Arc 4 – "Eternal Contract" – Sanctuary Arc

Chapter 48 – "Each Gives Perspective"

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Gently pushing my lips away from hers, my entire face turned red the moment I opened my eyes widely. A moment ago, while I was still questioning the path I walk, I wasn't sure what to do. But now, as I looked in Emilia's amethyst deep eyes, I saw a woman worth risking my life for. Her beautiful maiden-like skin was that one of a princess. Her silky yet soft silver hair was that of a maiden. I devoted my entire heart to protect this woman.

Suddenly, her eyes widened and she started to blush. The moment I saw this happen, the same happened to me. Our first kiss was right now, the moment when we needed to keep going forward and proceed our plans. Somewhat ironic, wasn't it?

Emilia : "I-I'm sorry…"

She stuttered at her unnecessary apology. Her amethyst eyes gazed aside, away from me. Thus, I grabbed the palms of her hands, and placed them on mine.

Jens : "Don't apologize! That was cute!"

Fuck. In the name of god, what was I even saying? As I spoke out those words, I looked like a Christmas tree. My entire face turned from pale to red to pale once again! I felt somewhat nauseous as I thought about what I said. I simply hoped that Emilia didn't think as weird about me as I did.

Emilia : "R-Really…?"

Jens : "Y-Yeah… Emilia I am seriously sorry. It was never my intention to leave you here, just to worry! Please, I really hope you can forgive me."

Her face turned into that of concern. Did I say something wrong? Or perhaps did something stumble on her mind? Either way, there was something on her mind suddenly. However, I refused myself from asking, thus awaited a response.

She placed her right hand on her chest, blinked and raised her face towards me. Opening her beautiful jewel-like amethyst eyes, they shined. Her hair was swayed by the gentle wind, and then,

Emilia : "I cannot be angry at you all the time… I am sorry for saying what I said. Let's put that aside, and continue with our mission."

Those words brightened my mood drastically. As soon as I was able to tell myself that Emilia's words were part of reality, I raised my body and reached out my hand towards Emilia to help her stand up. Accepting my offer, I pulled her and the two of us stood there, standing at the entrance of the Sanctuary.

This moment, just standing next to her, looking in her eyes while holding her hand, it felt natural. Despite the conversation between me and Emilia being somewhat questionable, this revelation felt natural. Everything about it, all was natural.

Jens : "I will protect you. Even in the darkest of times, even when the world doesn't accept you, I will be there to guide you. This time, I promise it. I swear!"

A genuine smile appeared on Emilia's face, and was followed by a cute laugh. She closed her eyes and covered her mouth with her other hand as she giggled. There was nothing for me to do, but smile back at her. Her laugh was precious, her appearance was unique, everything was perfect.

Soon after, while still holding each other's hands, we turned towards the group. Both our facial expressions strained from the thought that our friends got hurt. It was a matter of who will talk first to start a new conversation, yet none of us spoke. Instead, I walked forward towards the group. I released my hand from Emilia's, and approached the group.

Legend, Tattletale and Ram approached me, while Emilia sat back on her knees next to Nathan Harmonia, and started healing him. She raised his t-shirt and touched his muscular abs. The moment her gentle fingers came in contact with his abs, a light green light shined from her hands. The next moment I noticed she was healing, I turned my face back towards the three persons who stood in front of me.

Ram : "I didn't intend to get my hopes up, but you've returned without having completed the first trial. You truly are a pathetic person. It's a reckless move to return without accomplishments."

I had not expected a different kind of "Welcome Back" from Ram. She remained the same what so ever. Yet, something deep inside me scorched the moment she talked. I started thinking about the words that Echidna told me. About the two Demon Sisters being unable to be one what so ever until Gluttony would be defeated, or until I would accept Echidna's contract. Just that thought made my heart ache. Yet, I didn't say anything. Instead, I strained my smile the moment Ram spoke.

Legend : "Do not fault Jens' circumstances. As a matter of fact, the Trials can only be taken when the Sun has set. Thus, even Emilia-sama would have been incapable of taking the Trials as for right now."

Jens : "That's not exactly the case Legend. The Witch of Greed offered me to take the First Trials whenever I want."

Tattletale : "What does she want in return?"

In an instant, Tattletale asked as a response to my given information. The way Tattletale asked that, it felt as if she knew that Echidna wanted to forge a Contract with me. Was this the power of her Semblance?

Jens : "What do you mean?"

Tattletale : "Echidna is known as a pretty skilled deceiver, I doubt she would act like that out of kindness, correct? She must either know about you, or you have something which she wants. Which of those two may it be?"

It wasn't her Semblance, it was simply Echidna's reputation, great. Though, while thinking about it, I wasn't quite able of telling them why Echidna wanted to forge a contract with me, as that would result into me mentioning Return by Death, and I hadn't mentioned it in a long time. I didn't want to be embraced by Satella's shadowy hands, nor did I want to feel that pain ever again. Thus,

Jens : "She knows something about me… There is a lot that I learned from her. However, based on the information given, Echidna wants to wander this world again, and she said that I am required for her to walk down the path of reality. However, I know that Echidna isn't the person that one is able to trust with ease, thus I refused. However, she still offered me various kind of things so I would consider it. She really is a good manipulator, somewhat scary."

Tattletale placed the palm of her right hand on her cheek and started thinking. She expressed a thoughtful face, and mumbled something like "So that's the case huh…"

Ram : "Then again, we are facing various obstacles as for right now. That damn clown hasn't shown his face since his disappearance. The fuckin' Jester Furuta hasn't shown his face either."

Jens : "About that…"

I completely forgot to tell everyone. I talked with Furuta on my way to Echidna's dream world, but I hadn't told anyone.

Jens : "Furuta… It was indeed Elis Rose Evergarden, Masquerade, and probably even more people. I met him while approaching the Tomb's entrance. We talked a bit, but no physical conflicts what so ever. I suppose he left the Tomb while you all were fighting the others."

Legend : "The Washuu King… While I was making my way to grant my assistance to the Emilia Camp at the Sanctuary, I came in contact with Furuta Washuu. I didn't have the slightest chance to defeat him what so ever. He slaughtered me, but I survived. I suppose he spared me, but I haven't got the slightest clue as for why."

Tattletale : "A crazy motherfucker like Furuta probably saw something fun in you. Not literally, but I assume that that psycho wants to keep it somewhat entertaining for him. Because, I mean… He has enough power to slaughter us all if he wanted to. It's simply the fact that he needs Jens, and perhaps others within the Emilia Camp."

As I listened to the words of Tattletale, they finally started to make some sense. She was right in fact. Furuta is by far the most powerful person I have met so far, excluding Reinhard van Astrea, as I haven't seen his ultimate power. Though, indeed, why would Furuta spare Legend if it would mean getting rid of one of many obstacles? A "Traitor" within the Wardens, that's one of many things Furuta would want to avoid, yet he spared Legend, and now our Camp grows even stronger. There has to be a meaning behind those actions.

Ram : "You're making a very complicated face, you fool. Is there something you're hiding from us?"

Jens : "Huh?"

I raised my face in an instant. I didn't realize I was thinking that loudly, as apparently Ram noticed that I was thinking very deeply.

Jens : "I am unsure if these are the people that should know about what Echidna had told me. Maybe Qrow and Emilia should be here as well?"

Legend : "For now, I'll assume she has told you plenty, thus everyone should be here that you think are necessary to know. Though do not forget, our goal is right in front us, by telling the people who shouldn't know, it can become one's weakness."

Jens : "W-What does that even mean?"

Tattletale : "Example, if Echidna had told you something about the Garden of Eden. Do you really think Melissa could use that kind of information right now? Nathan almost died few minutes ago, and if she would learn something about the Garden of Eden right now, she would be devastated."

Clever as ever, Tattletale knew to what extend the information was that Echidna provided me with. Tattletale's Semblance was something that I couldn't comprehend that easily. But, she was right. Melissa had enough stuff to worry about, thus I changed my mind in a switch. Instead, it would be Weiss, Blake, Yang, Legend, Qrow, Tattletale and Emilia that should know about the news.

Jens : "Ram."

Ram : "I will not leave this conversation right now. You must have learned something about Rem, is that right?"

I swallowed the saliva that resided inside my mouth. I didn't quite know what to say, other than "Yeah."

Then, that right moment, Ram placed the palm of her hand on her forehead and sighed in exhaustion. Then, she swung her hand spoke out.

Ram : "Whatever, go on and talk. My "so-called" sister can wait apparently."

Without being able to say anything, I simply stood there. I tilted my head slightly in confusion to why Ram was so casual about her Sister Rem. She approached Frederica, and started a conversation with her. I sighed in relief, but the next moment I tried to turn my sight back on Tattletale, she was gone.

Looking around, I noticed her, Weiss, Blake, Yang and Emilia approaching me a few meters on my right. Without my decisive words, Tattletale already knew who I wanted for this kind of Long Awaited Talk.

However, before I was able to say anything, before I was able to clarify any kind of confusion, a woman with long black hair and eyes of amber approached me. Her cat-ears were adorable, but the glimmer in her eyes was somewhat to be afraid of.

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Jens : "Blake Belladonna, correct?"

She looked down, down to the ground, but the moment I spoke out her name, she raised her face in excitement, as if my recognition was enough to satisfy her eternal desire for something unknown. She tilted her head slightly, and her eyes started to tear up.

Blake : "I… I am sorry."

The first words this woman told me were that for an apology, magnificent. Again, I was unsure why she apologized, but I didn't say anything, not yet. I wanted to hear Blake's full story.

Blake : "I am sorry for running away… I am sorry for joining the enemy… I am… I am weak."

Jens : "I suppose you know about my Amnesia, correct?"

She nodded. As she nodded, tears dropped from the corners of her eyes, and landed on the soil. It was weird to say, but seeing her crying was somewhat adorable. She was worried so much for this apology, even though I have no clue what it is about.

Jens : "Your past deeds are forgiven. Just remember that what counts is what awaits."

Blake : "You… You aren't even angry for me joining The Demi-Human Alliance Side…? Adam's side?"

As I stared in her amber eyes, I shook my head. The man named Adam I know was the one at the Crusade against Masquerade. He hadn't shown his ultimate power what so ever, thus I wasn't sure who he was. All that I knew is that he was a member of the Blood Cloud, and now knew that he was a member of the Demi-Human Alliance.

It's kind of ironic that it was today that I learned about the Demi-Human Alliance, about the Slaughterhouse Nine, about the Endbringers, and I already know more than the average person in Lugunica. Truly, today is a mess. My head somewhat aches, but it wasn't a choice to stop. Whatever would happen, I'll force myself to keep going forward. Stopping isn't a possibility as for now.

Jens : "L-Like I said, everything is fine Blake. I want to hear more about you, about any of you all later. But as for now, our goal is the same. We need to stop the one's that are attacking the Sanctuary, and succeed the Trials. Tattletale, what about the civilians?"

Tattletale : "Everyone got evacuated to the Mansion of Roswaal. Ram passed down her keys to me, and I gave them to one of the citizens. They'll be safe there, for sure. I doubt Roswaal will go and count his Holy Coins while we are busy taking the Trials, right?"

Legend : "Enough chit chatting, right? Jens"

As he called out my name loud and clearly. I turned my face towards his. His face was one meter away from mine, yet it felt way closer. It felt as if he was about to kiss me. Thus, I stepped back a little bit. It wasn't just that which was intimidating, it was his muscular manly physique which I lacked.

Legend : "What did you learn? What information did you gain from this meeting with the Witch of Greed?"

I took a deep breath, and tried to bring my mind and consciousness together. It was a lot to tell at once. Then, I sighed. I opened my once and looked at everyone, and locked my vision on Legend's extremely serious face. Of all people that were here, together, caring about someone like me, Legend was the one who was the most strained and tense.

Jens : "Well… I learned about Lugunica and Eldia. As well about the collision with Eden."

As I talked, I already saw Qrow Branwen grabbing the same flask as before. He took a sip, and swept away the remaining alcohol on his lips and facial hair. Then, Tattletale placed her finger on her cheek, a true "Listener" expression, if I may say so.

Jens : "Echidna told me that it was this woman named Contessa who created a portal from Eldia to Lugunica. Since then, thousands if not millions of people have traveled from Eldia to Lugunica, but if I remember correctly not the other way around. Team RWBY was one of those people, right?"

Weiss : "Yeah…"

Jens : "Well, then there was this story about the Four Maidens."

As if I confessed something, Legend widened his eyes drastically, and then turned towards Qrow, who sighed in annoyance. Still rather confused, I looked Tattletale who was rubbing her chin with her right hand, expressing a thoughtful face.

Tattletale : "Such information was already public knowledge to those affiliated with Eldia. You told most of the Wardens your former deeds."

Jens : "Most of the Wardens?"

I repeated, or rather demanding an clarification regarding what she said just now. Were the Wardens I didn't like, or perhaps were not good enough to know the truth? The latter would be pretty obnoxious of me.

Legend : "Only those of trust. In the darkest times of history, we have encountered Wardens becoming thugs, or even join the enemy. All the training you provided us, was thrown into the fray, and taken for granted."

That made sense, yet was somewhat shallow. Though, I could understand why I did so. I don't know the circumstances I was as of that moment, but if it would mean to prevent betrayers, I get it.

Jens : "I see. But then, once again, what about the Artifacts… or the Relics, however Echidna called it. The things that only The Maidens have access to. What are they about?"

Pushing Blake and Weiss aside, Qrow walked forward while taking another sip out of his flask. I hadn't seen him this drunk, not that I knew him that long.

Weiss : "Hmpf!"

Walking as if possessed, eyes rolling around and expressing confusion, he pointed his finger towards me while slowly narrowing his eyes.

Qrow : "Those are the Artifacts we need to find. They will lead us another step towards our goal."

The last words of the drunk man echoed in my mind. "Our Goal", he said. Such words were unable to be understand for me. I barely understand who my enemy is, and barely know what to do against them. Regulus Corneas, Furuta Washuu, The Gluttony Sin Archbishops, The Lust Sin Archbishop, or maybe even Raven Branwen, they were all dangerous as hell, and nowhere close to be killed by me.

Still, as I placed that aside for now, I questioned another thoughts that was stuck on my mind thanks to Qrow's words.

Jens : "But then again, what are those Artifacts? They will help us defeat our enemy, but how?"

Blake, Weiss and Yang turned their gazes towards the ground as Qrow and Legend looked each other in the eyes. An awkward atmosphere surrounded everyone but me. Emilia walked forward, and stood beside me with a genuine smile on her face, as if reassuring my presence. She then held my hand, and gazed in my eyes. As I did the same, I opened my mouth in confusion, and looked back.

Jens : "Hello?"

Qrow : "Ugh…"

As he placed his hand on his forehead, as if he had some kind of headache, he sighed in annoyance and grabbed his flask once again. Right before he was about to take a sip, he sighed once again, and placed it back into his pocket.

Qrow : "Well, that's the thing. Humans from this world, nor the humans from Eldia have the slightest clue what those Artifacts do. You were the one who bestowed humanity with such god-like gifts."

Legend : "In addition to the things Qrow Branwen stated, we don't know what the capabilities nor the qualifications of such things. However, we do know where they would be located. Though, I'm unsure if that would please you."

My confusion was to be expected, as I didn't quite understand what they were talking about. However, from what I did understand, is that like the Maiden's powers, I was formerly in possession of those miraculous artifacts. If I would go by that train of thought, it would appear that before I lost my memories, I had enclosed such objects somewhere where they would be guarded. In addition to that, it got stated multiple times that I "expected" what Furuta or Regulus would do, thus perhaps I hid them from them?

Emilia : "Jens?"

As I was dragged by my train of thought, Emilia slightly pinched me in my stomach, thus I jumped up a bit, and let out "Aah?!". Then, as I looked around, everyone was staring at me.

Jens : "A-Ah…yes, tell me. Where are these Artifacts located?"

I stuttered, as I wasn't quite paying attention to everyone's words. My thoughts were engulfed by theories and possibilities of what could have happened in the past.

These… Artifacts, they sound powerful. If they could help us triumph, then they sure were way more powerful that I could imagine.

Qrow : "The Relic of Spring is located in the southern-most part of the Dragon Kingdom of Lugnica. In the midst of the Augria Sand Dunes, there is a massive tower, which is being overseen by the Sage. Within that tower, within the Pleiades Watchtower, somewhere there… the Relic of Spring is located. The Sage isn't one that is just wise, he is said to have shed a thousand dragons, and even caused the Great Calamity to meet its conclusion. The Wise Sage, Flugel."

—Pleiades… That name, I am sure I heard it before. I scratched the back of my head as that name echoed within my skull. Where did I hear that name before, I couldn't recall. Though, from what I did remember, it's an open star cluster. The Seven Sisters that are located high in the sky… Or was the Pleiades Watchtower a reference to mythology? The companions of Artemis, the seven daughters of the Titan Atlas. Maia, Electra, Taygete, Alcyone, Celaeno, Sterope, Merope, those were the names of the Seven Sisters from what I could remember.

—Flugel… That name, I am sure I heard that before as well. It originates from a language that was at the tip of my tongue, but I wasn't quite sure which. Still, I did know the meaning of that name, which was "Wing". In Lugunica, it appears that there's only one language, and perhaps multiple sorts of dialect that I wasn't familiar with.

Once again though, I didn't understand how I could remember such unnecessary mythological things, but not anything important. If I was born in the Garden of Eden, how did I gain the knowledge of such mythology? Was it the knowledge of Eldia, or perhaps that only of Eden? I couldn't understand. However, that wasn't of priority for now.

The words of Qrow, getting the relic, it didn't sound too difficult what so ever. At least, for me. It is being guarded by the Sage though, but if I would be the one who placed these Artifacts there, then the Sage is supposed to give me access to it. At least, that sounded logical to me.

Weiss : "Then, there is the Relic of Winter, overseen by Odglass, one of the Great World Spirits. Influenced by constant prayers of peace and tranquility, the spirit became the Guardian of the relic. On the top the Pardkia Mountain in Gusteko, Odglass oversees the Relic, and only allows those to enter his domain who deem worthy."

Gusteko, the northern lands where Furuta was the boss… The thought of that was simply vile. I didn't have desires to go there what so ever. Most of Gusteko is probably already informed regarding me, and wants to have me dead. Elsa Granhiert, who is absolutely loyal to the Crazed Prince, is actually loyal to Furuta Washuu, another thought that made me narrow my eyes in disgust.

Legend : "The Relic of Fall… is somewhat problematic. Cinder Fall, the current Fall Maiden, who is in association with Regulus and Furuta… she probably already took the Artifact from its original location."

Jens : "Wait… You said that all Artifacts were being guarded and protect by guardians?"

Tattletale : "That doesn't mean that Guardians cannot be killed. In addition to that, how do they know if to trust the Maiden or not? You haven't showed your face to one of these guardians in four hundred years of Lugnician time, if not longer."

I frowned my face at the words of Tattletale. It wasn't my fault I haven't showed my face, it was Furuta's. I didn't want this, so I wasn't the one to blame. Though, if I would speak such words out loud, the perspective of those in front of me would change drastically. I wasn't a victim either, as most of all this was probably on me anyway.

Jens : "I see… The Relic of Fall, where was it?"

Legend : "It was originally within the Magolya Lake, near the cavern of the western edge of Kararagi inhabited by the Great Spirit Zarestia, who kills anyone who comes near. However, a month ago or so, I ordered Glory Girl, Shadow Stalker and Assault to examine the surroundings and if it was possible to enter without getting slaughtered."

I didn't quite understand what Legend tried to say with the latter. The four names he had given me, three of them were Wardens. Though, the Great Spirit Zarestia didn't sound like a Warden, more like the guardian. As he said such words, I tilted my head and questioned his reasoning for saying that.

Jens : "So?"

Legend : "Well, all of them returned, alive. Zarestia hadn't shown up what so ever, thus something must have happened. Either her cave got disturbed, or the Relic of Fall had already been taken."

Jens : "What has that to do with woman named Zarestia?"

Legend : "If the Relic is gone, the Great Spirit has no cause to still reside there. Thus, the Great Spirit of Murder, Zarestia probably already moved to another location."

To his words, I said "got it" and a nodded my head gently. Then, I awaited for someone else to explain what is up with the final relic, the Relic of Summer. However, as I awaited their words, nobody said something.

Jens : "Hm? Well… What about Summer?"

Tattletale : "That's probably the most difficult one to gain access to. Even with my Semblance, I would have no idea how we would gain access to something like that."

I tilted my head slightly in confusion. Tattletale, who's blonde hair were swayed by the gentle gust looked at me while narrowing her eyes.

Tattletale : "The Relic of Summer is underneath the feet of the enemy. Literally."

Yang : "That's not even the worst if you would ask me."

Then, as she took a step forward towards Tattletale, Yang added something to Tattletale's words, as if she didn't say the worst as of now.

Yang : "Underneath the Crystal Palace of the Sacred Empire's Capital. That's where the Relic of Summer is located exactly."

Then, Emilia loosened my hand and opened up her arms while looking at Yang. Like a maiden dedicated to confess something, she stepped forward.

Emilia : "But… The borders of the Southern Empire are closed. After the Imperial Calamity of six months ago, all borders got closed and its civilians got requested to return."

Qrow : "That's the kicker. Vincent Volakia isn't really a fond of——"

Jens : "Vincent Volakia… He is also the one who erased my memories. Right?"

Widening his eyes slightly, he sighs in exhaustion and closes his eyes. As he grabbed the flask containing alcohol from his pocket, he took a sip and looked back at me. He pointed his finger towards me. In full honesty, this man intimidated me quite a bit, thus I gulped.

Qrow : "Vincent Volakia isn't as dangerous as Furuta or Regulus. He's the one we should focus first."

Jens : "But that's not what I asked Qrow."

Qrow : "Jesus fuck."

As he face palmed, he cursed in harsh annoyance and looked at me full in disgust. Was this man really an ally—— Well, he couldn't be an enemy. He was providing information to me right now, thus it would be very unlikely for him to be an enemy.

Qrow : "Yes, yes it was him as well. He, Furuta and Regulus caused your amnesia. Though, Vincent is simply an idiot who wants to grow stronger, while Furuta and Regulus had 'their' reasons for doing this to you. Which, none of us know."

Jens : "So… Gusteko and Volakia are basically hostile towards us, is that right?"

Tattletale : "Don't be mistaken Jens. Priscilla Barielle is from Volakia, and Weiss Schnee is from Gusteko, thus information and perhaps even gaining people on our side from those Kingdom's isn't impossible. It's simply going to be really, really hard."

That was right. Priscilla Barielle and her weird knight Aldebaran were from Volakia, Anastasia Hoshin was from Kararagi, and the others were all Lugnicians from what I understood. Thus, we did have connections with the outer Kingdoms. Though, was it smart to trust other Camps regarding this?

Qrow : "Anyway. Back on topic. Let's see… where was I…"

The man who was simply annoyed tried to get back to the topic regarding the Artifacts of the Maidens. As he looked around, he widened his eyes and turned back towards me.

Qrow : "Ah, right. You see, Vincent Volakia isn't quite fond of any of us. Thus, entering will be extremely hard, but getting the Relic will be even harder, if not impossible."

Jens : "Well, why?"

Yang : "It's because the last Summer Maiden disappeared. She didn't die, nor did leave a trace of her body, she simply disappeared. Her ashes were nowhere to be found, nor did anyone know her name… she literally disappeared from both Eldia and Lugunica."

Tattletale : "You are forgetting something really important. The Endbringer of Screams resides literally near the Capital."

Jens : "What. W-Why?"

I asked for a clarification. Why would the Capital of the sacred empire of Volakia be located near the place where an Endbringer resides? That didn't make sense to me what so ever. From what I understood, Endbringers are those who search and destroy, that's it. They cannot communicate with humans, nor have they desire to do so. Thus, why?

Legend : "Counter measures against infiltration. Vincent Volakia lost his mind since the beginning of this never-ending war. In the times of chaos, or in the times of need, he'll awake the Endbringer of Screams, the Simurgh to destroy."

Blake : "The man doesn't care the slightest about his civilians, nor about his Empire, he basically wants to become the King of the world. However, what he doesn't understand is that Furuta and Regulus are using him. Well, not that he has any choice anyway. If he would refuse to join their sides, he would've been slaughtered already."

Putting everything on a row… The man literally made a Capital, just to protect the Artifact? That wasn't that weird, but the fact that he's able to destroy an entire city, and slaughter ten thousands of citizens if something happens. That man… Vincent Volakia must be stopped. To be able to live his life while having killed a countless amount of innocent people… There's no redemption left for such person. Also the fact it was him… He was the one who tortured me the night when I lost my memories. All of them were there, but Regulus.

Jens : "You are telling me that the Artifact of Summer is literally located in our grave, is that right?"

Tattletale : "You could look at it that way, but it gotta be possible. Finding the Summer Maiden isn't exactly impossible y'know? There are a thousand methods to learn about the Maidens, and about their former hosts. The Sage could possibly help us with this as well."

The locations of the Artifacts, or Relics, whatever, was clear, but that wasn't the only thing we should worry about anyway.

Jens : "Then what about the other Maidens? I understand that Summer is vacant, but what about the others?"

Weiss : "The Winter Maiden is said to be located in Larikt, one of the three Great Cities of Gusteko. In addition to that, Larikt is really close to Mountain Pardkia, thus the Maiden isn't that far away from Gusteko. Then again, entering Gusteko will be really difficult."

Legend : "The Fall Maiden is in the hands of Furuta. The powers are unrequired to us. All we need are the relics that lie within."

Qrow : "I don't know exactly who the Spring Maiden is, but I do know how to find her."

As if an unexpected confirmation was made, everyone turned their gazes towards the drunk man who looked at me. His gray black hair, with eyes of crimson, formed an expression of disgust.

Qrow : "It isn't something nice though. My sister, Raven Branwen, the current leader of the Branwen Tribe is in possession of the Spring Maiden. If we would have to go to the Pleiades Watchtower, we would need to go to Raven first. She might help us out if we would explain the situation which awaits us."

Jens : "But… doesn't Raven want me dead?"

Qrow : "My sister is weird, but she's not crazy. She isn't fond of Lugnicians, nor is she fond of the Washuu King and Vincent. However, she does care about you, deeply actually. If we would explain what's going on, she might actually join sides with us."

Yang : "Raven…?"

Repeating the words of Qrow, Yang's eyes started to be shed tears. Her sorrowful look, her eyes overflowing with melancholy, and the despairing aura were truly, a tragic sight to look at. Her long yellow hair swaying in the wind, and her lilac eyes, it was so sad to look at her.

Qrow : "Ugh… Once today is finished, I'll explain as much as I can Yang."

He sighed in more annoyance, and took another sip. However, as he looked into the flask, it was empty. He had drank an entire flask filled with alcohol. In anger, he put it back in his pocket and looked at the sad Yang. Realizing this, he too formed a face of sorrow.

Legend : "Rest assured miss Xiao Long. I am sure that your mother will understand the circumstances of our worlds."

Qrow : "Don't give her false hope Legend. Be real with Yang."

He interrupted him, and then turned towards Yang so her sadness would wait for another moment.

Qrow : "Raven's got an interesting way of looking at the world that I don't particularly agree with Yang. And she's dangerous. Being great in so many ways, her strength, her ambition, her dedication to whatever cause she thought was worth fighting for… she was great indeed, but she didn't understand the meaning of it all. Like everyone, she had her faults, but those faults are what tore Team STRQ apart. And, they did a real number on our family."

Hearing this, Yang sighed in relief, and wiped her tears of sorrow away. Then, as she looked around, as she saw all her friends smiling at her, she smiled as well.

Personally, I would say that of these people, from what I know, Yang is the toughest. Being abandoned by her mother from the beginning of her times, and knowing that your own mother is some kind of bandit with true murderous intentions, is heart wrecking. Yet, she still stands her, strong as ever.

Yang : "I get it. Whatever. Let's continue with what task awaits us."

??? : "I agree! Hiyaaa~!"

With such words echoing through the entire square where the Emilia Camp was located, everyone grabbed their weapons and entered their battle stances. I looked around as fast as I could, trying to seek for the one who said such words. It was a familiar voice, but I couldn't quite hear who it was due to the conversation which was going on.

Then, from the three streets that lead towards the square where everyone was located, hundreds of men approached. All of them wore white tuxedos and the same mask that Masquerade once had. All of them had curly black hair. Witnessing this, everyone of the Emilia Camp ran towards the front of the Sanctuary. Melissa and Frederica helped with dragging Nathan towards the rally point.

Then, as I looked up, there was a disgusting person staring in my eyes. But the right instance I saw him, he disappeared from my vision, and appeared at the center of the square. With his fairly tall body, his dark and medium-length hair that was parted on his right, a mole near the bottom right corner of his right eye… His entire face was obnoxious and made me frown.

Furuta : "Y'all are surrounded! Haha!"

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It was disgusting. Vile. Obnoxious. Revolting. Sickening. Vulgar. Horrific. Hateful. Abominable.

Being entirely surrounded by the clowns that Furuta Washuu lead to this point, we were all cramped up at the one side of the Square. All four corners were accompanied by these clowns, all streets were guarded, and there was no way to go for us.

Me, Emilia, Puck, Tattletale, Legend, Qrow Branwen, Yang Xiao Long, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, Nathan Harmonia, Melissa Lestrange, Ram, Frederica Baumann, Angel… We were all surrounded. Never had we defeated Furuta in a battle, nor did I expect this to be the first time.

Then, I stepped forward, but I wasn't the only one who approached Furuta. Emilia, who grabbed my hand stood beside me shoulder to shoulder. While her eyes expressed nothing but fear, she still accompanied me. Then, Tattletale, Qrow and Legend did as well.

Furuta : "So painful! It hurts to watch this. You must be in pain. You must be suffering… You've lost your wings, realized that you're trapped and lost your pillar of moral support on top of it all. You poor thing… I can only imagine your despair. You must accept that escape attempts are futile at this point. Give up already, will you honey?"

The gaze of Furuta and the others clowns… they were all contaminated with hostility and malice, with their aura being consumed by hate and violence. Most of their hands were all painted crimson, they had shed blood before arriving to this square. They had slaughtered and shed blood before coming here… Could they possibly have killed Otto and Garfiel?

Jens : "Furuta… Why?"

I stuttered while trying to ask for reasons. I wanted to understand his reasoning for doing what he's doing right now. He's destroying countless amount of lives, simply because of me. Why doesn't he just go for me, and leave everyone else alone. Why does he have to go for my friends, and not for me?

Furuta : "Haha! What is this? Some type of malicious prank? Or perhaps a rhetorical question? Did you intend to swap roles with me? Remember, I am the Joker here, not you. Stupidity and an imbecile like you are equally harmful for my good skin y'know?"

With such words leaving his mouth, a hero to-be stepped forward as he swung his arm to the rear. His heroic posture, his skin-tight costume and his eyes flaming in fury, the man spoke his thoughts out loud.

Legend : "Jens. Stand aside. Me and the others will take care of this ridiculous clown. Take the first Trial and then return to us as soon as possible. Yang, take the ones on the right, Weiss and Blake the ones on the left, the non-combatants should stay aside as well. Then——"

Jens : "Wait. What are you talking about? I am not leaving you all here, to fight for me? No way, no fucking way. I won't let you all die for me. Who do you think I am? I am not some kind of hero you must protect. Together, united, we'll face this man."

It was reckless of me to say that, as I was pretty sure we couldn't defeat him. Yet, that isn't a valid reason for me to run. How could I live my life if it meant abandoning everyone here? Simply beyond my understanding. There could be no way I could live with myself while carrying the burden of everyone's death, even…. Emilia's.

Furuta : "Wait. Do you really think I am the one who will face defeat? A story of victory for one, is a tale of defeat for another, the former being me. Y'all will crawl for my redemption once you all realize what Jens has done to every single one of you! Not just to me, not just to Regulus, but what he did to Lugunica! He's the reason why this never ending war is going on! Join me and y'all will realize what actual freedom feels like!"

Grabbing her Myrtenaster, Weiss Schnee pointed it towards the man as the rapier's steel edge started to shine crimson.

Weiss : "If you honestly think we would join your side thanks to those words… Then Jens clearly isn't the imbecile, but you."

Furuta : "The white rose spoke just now! Scattering! Amazing! So, freakin', miraculous! I love it. Please, why don't you show me whatever y'all got? I would love to see how much y'all have grown!"

Weiss : "Tch! Well, wait until I tell my father about who the Crazed Prince actually is. Do you think the Military of the Schnee Dust Company will accompany you? There's no way that such ridicule will become reality. Once my father will learn about the fact that the Prince of the Holy Kingdom is a psychotic maniac, and is actually the Washuu King, the Kingdom will cut ties with you."

Furuta : "That's why the borders of Gusteko are closed, y'know? After you made it to the Kingdom of Lugnica, I ordered the borders to be closed, and nobody may enter my domain know. Your pitiful and obnoxious father will never come in contact with you anyway, so why bother trying now?"

As she clenched her teeth, Weiss raised her Myrtenaster, and the tip of its blade pointed towards the light blue sky. Only the borders of the southern empire were closed, but now the ones of the Holy Kingdom of Gusteko were as well, troublesome. The two Relics which we could still get were legit in enemy's territory.

Weiss : "Malicious words for an insect who leads an entire kingdom in its trickery. You must—"

That moment, Ram pushed Weiss aside, and started to growl at Furuta. Pulling out her wooden Wand, Ram pointed it towards the man who tried to confront the Emilia Camp with such ridicules.

Ram : "And here I thought Roswaal was the clown… But you're just as obnoxious, if not worse as that nasty man."

Her short pink hair wavered, and her dark pink eyes were burning in fury. That amount of anger which resided and was burning within the young Demon Girl was indescribable. Her voice was embraced by hate, her aura was burning like her passionate heart, but… Not impressed by what Ram said, Furuta eased his smile, and narrowed his eyes while looking at Ram.

Furuta : "Poor soul. Tell me, why are you even in the Emilia Camp my dear Demon Girl? I mean, you don't actually believe that Jens and Emilia are able to return your forever forgotten sister, right? Being consumed by Gluttony, she's nothing but an empty shell, awaiting her demise."

Ram : "——Tch!"

Clicking her tongue out of annoyance, she swung her wand with a single and simply sinuous gesture, releasing an insane amount of Wind Mana towards the man.

Ram : "Fura!"

A shockwave of wind energy was released from the tip of her wand. The blasting wind energy approaching Furuta was easily dispelled with a single swing of his hand.

Furuta : "Weak. You're weak. You're pitiful. No wonder why you lost your horn. You're worthless. Without your Sister, you're simply a useless being. Your actual existence is beyond my understanding. I doubt there's anyone who comprehends the question why you're even here? Are you satisfied with your existence? Or perhaps you're letting out all your inner frustration towards Jens? Not that I care, but you're simply disgusting."

I really wanted to calm Ram down, but that wouldn't work what so ever. Perhaps I would be the one who would be slaughtered instead of Furuta. Ram… A girl who I thought was simply a maid, she cared about one she could barely remember. Yet, faith remained inside of her mind. She believed in the words of mine, that Rem is actually her sister. Truly… A tragic sight.

Ram : "Listening to the words of a man known as the Crazed Prince? Do you really think I would listen to the words of a sinner?"

A genuine smile appeared on his disgusting face. The man's aura was vile, and was only watchable with a frown face. His entire existence was disgusting. I couldn't imagine looking at him without being disgusted.

Furuta : "Perhaps not. But even if you didn't, you know that I can easily crush your skull, right?"

Ram : "The Crazed Prince… Masquerade the Jester… Elis Rose Evergarden… now Furuta Washuu… You… You must die. You must die for all your former deeds. You'll regret trespassing Roswaal's domain after today. And once I'm finished with you, Roswaal will be next."

Jens : "Ram please, don't do any—"

I wasn't even able to finish my sentence when Ram took another step forward while charging her wand with an extraordinary amount of Wind Mana. As I tried to stop her, she simply ignored me and continued.

Ram : "You must die. You will die. All you are trying to do is divide us. You're trying to divide those who are stronger than you. All you've done so far is use your knowledge against us. You're trying to make us lose our temper. But in actuality… You're nothing but a pitiful man. El Fura!"

She was right. Furuta didn't do anything yet. All he did was using words to divide us. He uses his knowledge against us. By far, he knows more than us. Problematic circumstances were able to be avoided, but as of right now… That wasn't the case.

Then, with a horizontal gesture of her wand, a massive blast of wind energy blew Furuta a few feet away, and one of the clowns behind him was cut in half. A fountain of crimson painted the square.

Furuta : "Such energy… Do you think something like that would inflict wounds? As expected, aside from your tongue, you have no capabilities whatsoever."

Then, Frederica grabbed Ram's hand, and pulled her aside. The pink haired maiden that wanted to push the leopard maid aside, looked in her jade colored eyes. Glistening in the sunlight, their gazes meet. Staring at Frederica's worried gaze, Ram sighed in exhaustion and lowered her wand.

Tattletale : "Perhaps power resides within more than just energy? After all, you're simply manipulating most of us. Ram for example, you're using words to lower us down to your level. But we will stand united, shoulders aligned, and we'll rise. There's no way you'll lower me, Jens-sama, Emilia-sama, or Legend-sama to your pitiful, obnoxious, disgusting level."

Then, Tattletale stepped forward, and stood beside me. She opened her arms up, as if she was trying to make a proposal with the clown in front of us.

Furuta : "Oh? The stupid little girl starts to talk as well?"

The woman with the skin-tight costume and blonde hair clenched her teeth, making a growling noise. Those words irriated Tattletale quite well, which wasn't a good thing.

Tattletale : "Furuta… You know that I hate being called stupid, right? Then don't do it."

Furuta : "But isn't that what you are? You're an idiotic little girl who forgot her place, isn't that right? Known as the Master Deceiver, one of the best Thinkers from Eldia… Tattletale rises to the center of the stage! Haha, even the thought of it makes me want to gag. Disgusting. Such self-claimed. You're making me sick. Do you actually think that you're smart? All that makes you smart is your Semblance, without it, you would've ended up just like your fool of a brother."

Tattletale : "——"

Without saying anything, Tattletale's gentle hands formed fists, and her face formed an angry expression. Never had I seen her filled with that amount of anger——No… She was contaminated by murderous intentions, the desire to kill.

Furuta : "Or what about your parents? They were slaughtered by nobody but me, do you really want to end up like them? They achieved nothing in their lives but brought life to such an idiotic little girl like yourself… Isn't that right, Lisa—No… weren't you named something else?"

Tattletale : "——So that's the case huh…"

Gently tilting his head, Furuta formed an expression of concern and confusion. His legs, his entire body was caught by the unexpected words of Tattletale.

Tattletale : "Yes. Now I understand it. It wasn't an Endbringer after all, is that right?"

Her words didn't make sense to me what so ever. What was Tattletale even talking about? She mentioned an Endbringer, but it wasn't an Endbringer after all? What did Tattletale learn?

Weiss : "Tattletale, what are you talking about?"

Tattletale : "The night when a so-called Endbringer slaughtered the entire Washuu family… The night that Team RWBY rescued Furuta… That never was the case. It was never of my concern, but now I understand all of it."

Furuta : "——Watch your tongue you lil' piece of shit. Your semblance really is a pain in the ass."

However, that warning did not stop our Tattletale. Instead, she continued. She continued stating what she had learned just now because of Furuta's words.

Tattletale : "It was Furuta who slaughtered his entire family. You aren't different from Vincent in the end. Just like Vincent, you wanted power… The power to control others. You were the one who killed your own mother, father, relatives, even little sisters? Isn't that right?"

With such ridiculous words leaving Tattletale's mouth, the crazy man lowered his face.

Furuta : "——"

The man remained silent and looked down to the ground. His face was covered by his long hair, and the clowns that surrounded all of us weren't moving either. It was as if he was paralyzed by her statements.

Tattletale : "Did I caught your attention? Calling me stupid, while you were trying to gain power by slaughtering your own family? Oh honey, now who's being stupid? I've got the most powerful weapon of all… Information."

Yang : "Wait… Is that right? But then…"

Tattletale : "Furuta planned on betraying Jens even before Jens' heroic reveries. Even before Furuta knew about Jens' desire to join the Lugnicians, Furuta was already planning ahead. This man slaughtered his entire family… Just for power. Haha… The fact that he called me stupid is somewhat ironic now, isn't it? Well… It probably wasn't just him. After all, these clowns that surround us… The Clowns of V. It's an organization which is absolutely loyal to the Washuu family. Thanks to Furuta's semblance, he possibility made them kill his entire family, so he wouldn't be able to be caught doing so. So funny."

Then, a piercing noise echoed through all our eardrums. Looking at the man who we were facing, his entire back was bend, and he was laughing like some psychotic maniac. As he turned his face towards us, his crimson red eyes glimmered in the sunshine, and his long black hair wavered in the wind.

Furuta : "Yes. That's all true. It was me who slaughtered my entire family. From the beginning of times, when Glacier Gusteko adopted my family into his, the entire family tree was already destined to fall, so it didn't matter anyway. But… But… I just couldn't watch my fool of a father remain to be King. His ideals were too pure for such demonic world. That man was simply destined to be slaughtered by his own son, he had to die, he needed to die… So he died! Then— My fool of a mother, Rima Washuu. During the night, I set her room on fire, and her entire body ignited. All that remained from her were her pitiful and disgusting ashes. That woman who brought me to this world… She was nothing but a pig! She had no place in this world, thus I gifted her redemption from all this. I slaughtered them all, not just for power, but so they didn't had to witness their son become the antagonist of this world! —— Yes, the antagonist! I am Nimura Souta Furuta Washuu, the last of the Gusteko bloodline, the 11th Prince of the Holy Kingdom of Gusteko, known by my alias as the "Crazed Prince", I am the primary antagonist of this world, and I will not rest until every single fucking son of the devil will die. Just like my father, who I tore and shed in a thousand pieces… Just like my mother, who I emblazed and turned to ashes… Just like my nephew who drowned in a lake… Just like older brother who got decapitated…. Just like my younger sister, who's neck simply got snapped… All of them died for the greater good, and so will you all as well! You all won't just die, you all will die for a better world where you all can live your lives peacefully. I mean—— There is no peace in a world where Jens is anyway."

—His words echoed in the minds of others. His piercing words, his blasting voice, the obnoxious meaning in his words, all of them trembled within our minds. Furuta… Killed the entire Gusteko and Washuu family, just so he could become King?

Emilia : "You… You are disgusting. How can you even smile so peacefully? You disgust me."

As if light formed a physical appearance, Puck appeared out of thin air on the top of Emilia's beautiful silver hair. Then, with a single clap of his hand, a million if not more ice needles appeared above of the Emilia Camp, all pointing towards the clowns and Furuta.

Puck : "I think the time has arrived we'll put this at an conclusion. Shall we?"

Furuta : "A spirit! In addition to that, it's an Artificial Spirit as a matter of fact?! What in the name of god happened to you Puck? If I remember correctly, did Echidna do this to you?"

Puck : "Silence you lower life form."

Never had I heard such void in Puck's voice. Just now, the glimmer in his eyes was vengeful, as if the desire for revenge consumed his sole reason to live.

Furuta : "It's a shame that you ended up on Emilia's side. After all, from what my silly head can remember, we were pretty good pals in the past, y'know?"

Puck : "If you don't shut the fuck up, I'll slaughter every single one of your kind, The Washuu King."

His words were filled with malice, and his voice was contaminated by hatred. Puck's aura was glowing bright cerulean light. The excessive Mana leaving his body was extraordinary. Millions of little cerulean sparks were scattering around him.

Furuta : "So scary! It's frightening! Terrifying as hell! My spine begins to chill, while my blood is curdling! Such words are so horrifying y'know! Fearsome create you are! But even then, with such nerve-racking words leaving your disgustful mouth, what about me telling y'all a story about the Great Spirit named Puck? I am sure Emilia would be really really surprised once she hears your full story, right?"

Emilia : "Full story?"

She spoke out in confusion. Emilia's face turned towards Puck's face, who was gazing towards the clown who stood in front of us. His eyes narrowed, the tiny spirit was—

Furuta : "That's right! Once, a man lived, a human as a matter of fact. But then——"

Puck : "Die."

——A blade of frigid wind whistles though the air, slicing a countless amount of clowns to shreds and pieces.

Their spouting blood freezes in an instant. Flowers of frozen crimson bloom furiously. With a single icicle standing central in their midst, out scatter the sanguine-flecked petals, a masterpiece of ice and death.

Cerulean light flooded the sky, as the enchantment of ice lifted. The ice that had engulfed and slaughtered many clowns gradually turned to light, and the scattering mana diminished.

Furuta : "It appears I did something wrong! Hahaha! Did I hit a touchy part of Puck-san?"

Emilia, who was rather confused to look at Puck like this, stood there.

Legend : "Now is our moment! Ram, Melissa, Frederica, Angel and remnants of Team RWBY, leave! Find a rally point where we'll reunite, until then… Stay safe!"

Both Frederica and Melissa grabbed Nathan's unconscious body and fleeded towards the exit of the square. Ram, Angel and the members of Team RWBY followed. They all had witnessed the same thing. Puck's miraculous and astonishing amount of power was something that they had never witnessed. It was something beyond their imagination. Soon after, they disappeared from everyone's sight.

Me, Emilia, Puck, Legend, Qrow and Tattletale remained.

The silhouette of Puck's aura was shining bright. He jumped of the top of Emilia head, and started to float right in front of us. Honestly, I was afraid of what was coming next. Never had I seen Puck this angry. During the battle against Elsa, during the confrontation against the Damsel in Distress, never.

Puck : "You mistook your place, you fiend. Perhaps death is your only form of salvation—— Just die."

Rods of ice spear down to impale Furuta's limbs, a spear of ice was fired and from the ground to piece Furuta from groin to crown, his frozen body screeching as it shattered into pieces. Yet, only in a split second, he returned on the surface of the ground, unharmed.

Furuta : "Uwah! Ya forgot that I ain't killable by someone weak like you, yet you should stop, y'know? Your natural form will consume every single one of us. When that happens, Reinhard-san will appear and slaughter you! Even Emilia will die if you lose your temper.

Puck : "——Just die."

White mist cloaked Furuta's body, transforming him into a sculpture of ice. A massive ice sword appeared on top of Puck's tiny little body, which pierced his heart, beating the Furuta sculpture to its demise.

But despite this storm of destruction and bloodlust,

Furuta : "Y'know. You're actually exactly the same as you were before. A liar."

Emilia : "P-Puck!? What is he talking about!?"

To such words, Puck's eternal hunger for Furuta's demise diminished, as if those words brightened his day. Emilia's voice which called out for an explanation, trembled within Puck's mind, but was simply pushed aside for now.

Furuta : "Tell her who you actually are. Tell me as well! Becuz, y'know! It's fun to see others suffer."

Jens : "Stop this ridicule! Puck, don't listen to Furuta's deceiving words! Don't lose control or else… Or else…"

Puck : "——Die."

An explosion of frozen mist occurred. Freezing cold gust engulfed the entire village of the Sanctuary as Puck's tiny little posture transformed into a monstrous, 20 meter, golden eyed cat like beast. I rushed towards Emilia's side, and grabbed her hand, and put my arm around her shoulder to keep her warm from such freezing cold.

Legend pointed his arm towards the surface, creating a shining light barrier, protecting the remaining of us warm from such blasting cold wind.

Emilia : "P-Puck…?"

The creature that lied in front of them was Puck, known by its second name as the "The Beast of The End". I remember seeing this form, the same happened back when Furuta and Raven attacked the mansion. So… Does this mean… We were all going to die?!

Puck : "Leave my Emilia… Leave my daughter alone! Grow at least a thousand shadows. Grow at least a half of Satella could, only then will you match my power level, you fiend."

Furuta : "My heart! It hurts to watch this! It's freezing cold after all, y'know! Seeing such little, cute, innocent cat turn into the Beast of the Eternally Frozen Lands of the End, it's ridiculous! But it's somewhat nice, and heartwarming as well! The expression in Emilia's eyes, these lands will remain forever frozen like the bond between you and Emilia. It's so fucking cool! You lied from the beginning of all this. You're nothing but a liar! A liar, you hear me? Just like Jens, you lead people down the path of trickery, as if it's their destiny. You are disgusting. You're an abomination! You are so obnoxious. Die! Die! Die! Die you fucking piece of shit! You should have been the one who died, not her! It's all your fault! You're nothing but a slab of meat! You, who forgot its own place will die right now. I had enough of jokes and funny talk, you'll die right here, right now. There's nothing that will save you. Even if I don't have a thousand shadows, fuckin' sure I as strong as Satella! Perish you heinous fiend!"

The man with a crazy facial expression jumped towards the face of Puck, punching it. It seemed like a regular, ordinary punch, but its impact was greater than that I had anticipated for. Due to the punch of Furuta, Puck was blown away for a few meters. Luckily, Puck didn't land on us, nor did he land on the Sanctuary.

Furuta : "Haha! The blood pumping through my veins, such an adrenaline is immense! It's amazing to finally fight the Great Spirit of Fire! Please, show me your actual power! Because, after that, you'll perish and turn to ashes!"

Puck : "Death isn't even redemption for you anymore…"

Opening its massive jaw, cerulean sparks surrounded its teeth, and a blast of frozen mana was fired towards the flying Furuta. The moment of impact, the moment when that beam of frozen mana would collide with his body, Furuta returned to the surface of the ground. This wasn't the work of his powers, it was as if he was manipulating reality. How?

Legend : "Everyone. Stay here. Tattletale, analyze the situation from the rear. Jens, do not enter the battle what so ever. Qrow, follow me."

Then, the to-be hero's aura turned from light blue to crimson red. His body started to glow because of the excessive mana inside of his body. With such powerful body posture, the man, in a blink of an eye, appeared next to Furuta, and hit an uppercut.

Furuta : "Mai te-heeth!"

One of Furuta's front teeth was punched out of his mouth, but he caught the flying teeth with his extending hand in time. Then, Furuta was send flying towards the air, just like that, he was free falling towards his pitiful demise.

Qrow Branwen dashed towards the place where Furuta Washuu would land. Noticing this, a smile of a smug appeared on the clowns face. Without expecting it, the next moment Legend appeared right in front of him. Focussing all his Mana and Strength in his right fist, Legend punched Furuta in his stomach, and the powerful punch gave Furuta enough momentum to hit the ground, to his demise, in an instant.

Then, Qrow Branwen stuck his great sword in his chest, and the Crazed Prince Furuta let out a pitiful scream.

Furuta : "Uraaagh!"

Legend : "Great Spirit of Fire! Now!"

I nearly forgot about Puck, I turned my gaze towards that of the monstrosity behind us, and a massive pillar of ice was send flying towards Furuta. But then, before I could witness his death, my vision turned black, and before I could realize what happened… I heard a voice calling out for me. It was a voice that of a young, graceful maiden awaiting my presence.

"I Love You."