Ruh who got lost

"Who are you?" asked Rin softly.

The lost spirit smiled, then, in a soft voice replied, "I am one of the spirits lost among these dimensions."

Rin and Azazel looked at each other, trying to understand the child's whereabouts in the middle of their journey. Their curiosity peaked.

The lost spirit child continued, "I have wandered between these dimensions, with no definite destination or direction. However, I feel an attraction to you. You seem to be looking for something, and it could be the clue you need."

Rin and Azazel are even more curious, feeling that this encounter with the spirit child may have a deep meaning.

"We were looking for something," admits Azazel. "What can you give us?"

The spirit child nodded knowingly. "I don't have a definitive answer, but I do have knowledge that might help you. I will share it on the condition of one thing."

Rin and Azazel listened carefully, wanting to know what conditions this spirit child meant.

"You guys have to help me find my way back to my own dimension. I feel that this meeting of ours is part of fate, and I want to return to my home," pleaded the spirit child with hope in his eyes.

Rin and Azazel looked up, then nodded in agreement with the offer.

The spirit child smiled gratefully. "Thank you, you guys are so kind. I live inside this stone, and I feel that something binds me here. You guys have to help. Let me go."

Rin and Azazel inspect the stone, figuring out how to help the spirit child.

"What are we doing?" asked Azazel, looking for clues.

Rin thought for a while, then said, "Um... perhaps we need to find a way to untie this spirit child to the stone. But how?"

The spirit child smiled softly. "You need to look for the mark or symbol that binds me to this stone. That was the key to letting me go. Try to research it carefully, maybe you will find it."

Rin and Azazel follow the spirit's leads, examining the stone more closely, looking for any marks or symbols that may be on its surface.

While busy, the spirit boy noticed that Rin's left chin had a white spot that made him curious.

The lost spirit child pointed to the wound on his own chin, "What is that?"

The spirit child's query caused Rin to feel drawn to look at the youngster. He realized that the spirit was inquiring about the wound on his left chin.

"Ah, this is—" Rin tried to answer.

Azazel cut Rin off by saying, "Maybe the wound from the fight."

"Is that true?" asked the spirit child.

"No, this is a birthmark," Rin replied.

The spirit child was silent for a moment, then smiled knowingly.

"... Oh," Azazel said with some embarrassment, realizing that her previous opinion might have been too hasty.

Rin and Azazel kept trying to find any marks or symbols that might be around the stone. They carefully observed every detail on the surface of the rock, looking for clues that might help untie the spirit child.

The spirit child remained calm, looking very patient in waiting for their help. He feels that their encounter with Rin and Azazel is fate that brings him closer to his path home.

Wusshhh!

Suddenly, the wind became strong. Rin, Azazel, and the spirit child tried hard not to be blown away by the wind that wracked them. Rin, who felt the power of nature, looked at the sky and was shocked when she saw a giant bird with a dashing posture.

"Garuda!?" said Rin in surprise.

Hearing Rin say the name, Azazel who also looked over, was stunned, and then shouted, "Garuda!"

But unfortunately, although the presence of Garuda brought great admiration, the giant bird did not stop flying. In an instant, it continued its journey and lightly floated up, dispelling itself in the distance.

Rin, Azazel, and the spirit child remained fascinated, staring at the sky where Garuda disappeared. They realize that the encounter with the mythical creature may be a rare moment that will not be forgotten.

"Is it really Garuda?" asked Rin, still fascinated.

"It looks like yes," Azazel replied with a hint of disbelief in his voice.

The two of them stood in place, still remembering the moment when Garuda appeared and then disappeared gracefully.

Rin finally decided to continue their journey. "We must continue to find a way to the third world. Maybe the clues will be there."

Azazel agreed, "That's right, we don't know what we will find in the third world yet, but we have to continue."

"Hey, you... will you be able to go freely?" asked Rin to the spirit child

The spirit child thought for a while before replying, "Um... It seems, yes."

Rin smiled, "Then how about we go together and find a way while going on an adventure? How?"

The spirit child was surprised by Rin's offer, but then smiled enthusiastically. "That sounds very interesting! I agree."

Azazel who saw this just smiled.

***

In the training area of the knights, many knights are training diligently. They train to increase their strength and are ready to guard security posts and protect their kingdom.

Some knights were practicing swords, while others focused on magic abilities. They strive to be the best in their respective fields.

Security posts in this area are also very heavily guarded. The knights in charge ensure that no threat can disturb the peace in their kingdom.

Amidst the usually quiet atmosphere, suddenly there was a loud shout that broke the silence from inside the training canteen.

"Waaa!!"

The shout broke the silence and caused the knights who were practicing directly to stop and swarm in the direction of the canteen. They walked quickly, some with their swords and shields ready in hand, ready to face whatever caused the shout.

The knights Daniel and the other knights arrived at the canteen, and the atmosphere instantly changed when they saw what happened.

"What is this?"

"Hey, what the f** is that shouting?"

The knight Daniel decided to approach the crowd and try to look inside the canteen. The moment he saw what was going on inside, he was horrified.

What... What the f* is this?

Inside the canteen, they saw a woman disguised in knight's suit, sitting and eating with gusto. Around him, several knights were lying on the floor, seemingly losing the battle against him.

"H-hey, you—"

The woman retaliated by asking for silence with a finger gesture on her lips.

Then, they all watched in horror as the woman picked up a fork and knife, pierced the skin of one of the knights lying on the floor, and calmly picked up the piece of meat and ate it.

"Hmmm~ the skin of a strong man makes me excited."

The atmosphere in the canteen became tense, and the knights felt confused and shocked by what they witnessed. They must quickly find out who the woman is and stop her before more knights fall for this mysterious hand.

The woman suddenly stood up from her seat and introduced herself in a joking tone, "Hey, hey, my name is Joker! Not the one on the card, but the one that can make you laugh!"

She smiled slyly, as if this situation were just a big joke to him. The knights present were even more confused and didn't know what should be done. They had never encountered something like this before.

The Joker continued, "You know, these people's skins are indeed delicious, and I can't help myself! But don't worry, I won't kill you guys. Only limited to cutting a little bit. Hahaha!"

The knights are getting ready for action. They look at each other, looking for courage and the right strategy to cope with increasingly bizarre situations.

The Joker, with his mischievous expression and unexpected jokes, kept laughing at the situation, "Hey, hey, there is no need to be so tense. Let's have fun!"

However, the knight-group that was preparing to deal with it, swiftly took a defensive position, ready to act according to the increasingly urgent situation. They plan their moves, not allowing the Joker to continue to roam around without a fight.

Meanwhile, the other knights began to take careful measures to get rid of the lying knights and protect them from further threats.

At that moment, the Joker put his hands in his pockets, and with a swift movement, he threw a few cards into the air.

[Card Control]

The thrown cards rotate and look sparkling with magical light. They moved at high speed, and seemed to have an unfathomable force. The knights were surprised by this move, and they were constantly wary of every move of the cards.

It's unclear what the Joker will do with the cards, but the knights are prepared to act against them if these cards pose a threat to them. They kept a close eye on the Joker's every move and the cards spinning in the air.

"The card is made of metal~" said the Joker

Without further warning, the cards made of metal fell from the sky like a rain of sharp metal, attacking the knights. They were shocked by this unexpected attack and immediately avoided the attacks of the cards.

Some cards hit the knights' protective suits, while others stuck into the walls and equipment around the canteen. The knights tried to protect themselves, some took defensive positions, and others attempted to evacuate other wounded knights.

The situation is getting tense, and this unexpected battle is getting more and more intense. The knights are determined to survive and resist this unexpected attack by the Joker. They must find a way to subdue the Joker before more damage is done.

The knight Daniel, with his extraordinary courage, used the handle of the broom he took as an improvised weapon. With a quick and skillful jump, he directs his attacks towards the Joker, who is surprised by the knight's speed and determination.

Bonk!

The handle of the broom slammed into the Joker's abdomen with shocking force. The attack was quite powerful, resulting in the Joker bouncing a few steps back. The knight Daniel, nimbly, tries to organize the next attack to control the increasingly tense situation

"Ackk!"

"Hey, I've almost failed to save two young men, now I don't want to fail to save my comrades-in-arms."

< Chapter 27 > To Be Continued.