Year:X780 January , 6
Region:NorthEast region of Isvan-
Location:inaforestbiome-
Takeshi Haruka POV:
I quickly move and then strike RaidenTsukino-Kuro right at the heart.
•stab
Now that makes (2/8) dead now.
I grabbed my compass from my back pocket and BHA Lacrima signal in my front left pocket.
I Signal the BHA Lacrima, while doing that since Raiden Tsukino-Kuro was located in NorthEast region of Isvan, that means Ayame Sato-Swift is in the Western region of Isvan.
I then used the compass, I'm currently looking in the direction of North, since I'm facing North that means to my left is West.
5 minutes later-
•rattle
•rumbling
The sound of carriages can be heard, approaching me and from the sound of it. Just from the sound alone sounds like two carriages approaching.
The BHA had arrived with exactly two carriages. One specifically made to take the dead body.
A BHA associate member had came up to the dead corpse, theey had instantly knew who this person was, there was no need for a scan.
"Wow! You have captured an (A+) rank bandit, they have multiple stealing items under them including with murrder."
The BHA associate said as they had handed me a bounty ticket I placed the ticket inside my ShadowStorage.
(ShadowStorage:The power to seal items into your shadow.)
Now then off to head to the Western region of Isvan, will take about half the remaining day just to get there, since the Westernregion of Isvan is the biggest region of all the other regions of Isvan.
8 hours later-
Region:Westernregion of Isvan-
Location:Ina unknown village-
I'm at the front of a village I have no idea what the name of it is.
There was two guards at each side on top of a pillar tower only thing visible was the liver release to open the front gate, the gate is shut which is a problem since I want to get in.
"Umm.. am I allowed inside the village?"
I asked the two village guards.
Guard(1.):"A fee must be paid allowed inside."
Guard(2.):"The fee is 3,000 jewels to enter."
Takeshi wallet 5 days ago-(123,867 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now-(75,367 jewels )
(Jewels including the 3,000 jewels entering fee plus previous 45,500 jewels used in the last 5 days)
I saw a billboard that says-
Craftpeakvillage- Craftpeak:village Renowned for its expert craftsmen, Craftpeak offers unique armor designs influenced by mountain traditions and the local landscape.
I paid the fee and immediately went towards some type of inn building went to the register to pay the inn room which was pretty expensive costing 1,200jewels to rent a day.
Takeshi wallet now-(74,167 jewels )
I immediately went into the bathroom and started a bath this time to clear my mind and body.
25 minutes later-
I finished my bath, I also brushed my teeth, then gaze up to the mirror where my medium length sliver hair was just passed my shoulders, I then turn the sink water on, then manipulated the water into scissors.
I then cut my hair down all the way to where just below my ears where I had originally when my last haircut.
Now time for bed.
•growl
My stomach growled, I'm hungry but also exhausted, I guess I'll just have a breakfast feast tomorrow.
Year:X780 January , 7
It was late morning I slept like a log.
•yawn
Man that sleep was much needed.
•growl
•growl
My stomach was growling like a thunderstorm.
I then left my inn room , I made my way over to the front register to clear my room and to return the inn key.
I then left the inn building. I was walking around the village until I have noticed on how many blacksmith armor specialist there.
I counted up to 9 different blacksmith armor shops.
I then scanned multiple different buildings, until my gaze landed on a restaurant.
I then went inside the restaurant, the air was quite heavy with noise customer, it seems this restaurant is very busy or just that popular.
I then went over to a single chair, I sat down on the chair, I then picked up a menu, I quickly scanned the menu.
I rise my hand out for a waiter.
A male waiter went up to me.
"What would you like sir?"
The male waiter asked politely.
"I would like two blueberry pancakes, two blackberry pancakes and two of your chocolate strawberry pancakes, with apple juice to drink along with all of that , please."
I asked kindly to the waiter while placing a long order.
"Uhmm..sir if you don't finish your food we will charge you double the original price."
The waiter warned me if I didn't finish eating my order, I will have to pay a fee which will be double the cost of my order.
"Thanks okay, I understand."
I said to the waiter with the hint of continuing with the order.
"Very well sir."
20 minutes later-
•sniff
The smell of delicious made pancakes can be smelled through the air.
The hint of blackberry and blueberry was overwhelming my nose, however they pale compared to the chocolate strawberry the smell was too overwhelming.
•clatte
The waiter then placed down all of the plates onto the table.
"Here you go sir."
Th waiter said while bowing about 35° degrees.
I grab a silverware fork.
"Itadakimasu!"
I said as , I started with the two blueberry pancakes first.
•much
Yummy!
4 minutes later-
I finish eating my two blueberry pancakes they were delicious, I'll give them a 8.5/10.
Next up the two blackberry pancakes they were slightly bigger than the blueberry pancakes.
•much
Interesting it's almost like drinking a coffee with a little splash of milk, it has a weird bitter sweet taste.
4 minutes later-
I finish eating my two blackberry pancakes, they were a lot better than what I expected, I'll give them a 8/10.
Next up is the two chocolate strawberry pancakes now this one has high expectations they better be worth the taste.
•much
It's soooo yummmmmyyy!
This is a 10/10 without a doubt.
4 minutes later-
I finally finished my food, the fee was 7,250 jewels.
Takeshi wallet now-(66,917 jewels )
Now time to go hunt down Ayame Sato-Swift.
Year:X780 January , Unknown
Region:Westernregion of Isvan-
Location:Ina unknown village-
It's been 6 whole days since I have been in the WesternregionofIsvan. I'm currently in a village called Valehollowvillage-
Valehollow:village Valehollow hosts a bi-weekly auction that attracts merchants, featuring an array of handmade crafts and local produce nestled in cozy stalls.
Year:X780 January , 13
Region:Westernregion of Isvan-
Location:Valehollowvillage-
I'm here since this would be a perfect place to look for raw materials that they are searching for which means they won't buy products, but instead will steal them. I'll have to look out for reactions to certain whenever high quality materials are put onto display.
Currently I'm wearing a helmet mask that's covering my hair and my face the only thing exposed is my eyes.
I'm also not the only one wearing some type of mask to protect my identity, there are some people that didn't it was mostly 85% of the room.
However I didn't focus too much on that , what I did focus was on all the women in the room.
It was a 40/60 rate of female/male ratio , I specifically focused on women with short hair and height around 178 centimeters tall and 174 centimeters tall.
Since Ayame Sato-Swift is 176 centimeters tall , I made the effort to think of her changing her hair and height.
Since it's much more easier to manipulate those factors with simple magic spells or potions.
I found 4 note worthy candidates.
One (1/4) was a woman wearing a cat mask on her face with one eye visible, looks the most suspicious of them all.
Another one(2/4) has a simple mask covering their face,look about 176 centimeters tall.
Another one(3/4) was a woman with no mask ,however did have her hair done and makeup done, was standing about 177 centimeters tall.
The last one (4/4) was a woman with long hair perfectly suited for the occasion, however they were about 175 centimeters tall.
"Ladies and gentlemen the auction biding will commence… Right now!"
The auction host said.
20 minutes later-
"Now for the adventure types of people looking for materials your time has come!"
The auction host said.
I then noticed the slightly movement from (1/4) , since she was the most suspicious of them to me she stands out the most.
Looks like I found my target.
20 minutes later-
(Authornote: blood/gore will be used.)
I followed after them, not in a hurry just enough to make it seem like we are heading towards the same direction.
She mostly noticed my presence, but that was fine since she doesn't know my motives and she isn't stupid enough to cause trouble right here in this very well guarded village, since it's near the Western kingdom of Isvan.
I made sure to follow her into an alleyway that she clearly wants me to enter, I did enter, but didn't follow anymore I stayed right there not bothering to move.
She counted walking deeper and then makes a left turn to enter another alleyway.
I stayed here didn't follow since I know she well return, I was thinking of making my way back to the auction building then due some research on where she is currently resigning.
•swish
•clash
I almost didn't seen that coming.
A sword was clashing against my sword GyuunennoTsurugi (Bull's Yearning Sword).
(Name of Sword: GyuunennoTsurugi (Bull's Yearning Sword)
Rank-(A+)
Abilities: Shock blast from impact, Shock waves from swinging, Physical Damage boosts, Physical Endurance boosts, Weapon durability.)
"Who! Are you! And why are you following me!"
Ayame Sato-Swift said.
"You know why Ayame Sato or would you prefer -Swift."
I said her full name and criminal known name.
I then tried to strike her, however she was to fast to touch.
•swish
"You have no idea on who your messing with!"
Ayame Sato-Swift said in a strict cold tone.
"Funny! I could say the same thing."
I said provoking her, however I know I can't touch her overwhelming speed, so I'll have to create an opening, which I already have a couple ideas.
She didn't charge in Irrationally unlike what the rumors said.
Is she weary of me, because if that's the case then maybe her speed is her only advantage.
However that doesn't matter as I channel mana into nothing but speed in order to match her.
•swing
She dodge my vertical strike by moving away
•crash
A small crater was formed on where I had just strike due to the shock wave force.
"Interesting sword you have there, however your too slow to touch me."
She taunted me by ignoring my presence by looking at her fingers nails.
"Is that so. Then with that speed why don't you end it. Or maybe you just don't have the capabilities."
I said taunting her.
She finally took the opportunity to strike me she moved faster than my body could move however my eyes could see it.
I placed a strong force onto my feet , she was about to strike me however she was met with a Ice wall.
•crash
She shattered it with ease, at the same time I took a step back then stretched out my hand with the shattered ice floating in the air.
"Water Bullet Projection!"
I said as I aimed all of the Water Bullet Projection: targeting all of her left leg.
(Water Bullet Projection: Fire in short sequence over a wide area.)
•pierce
"Aghhhh!"
•thud
•rumble
She cried out as she tumbled into a wall.
I didn't let her get the chance to recover her shock as I immediately targeted her right leg.
•stab
•pierce
"Aghhhhhhhhh!!!!"
She screamed in pain.
I didn't remove the sword,but instead chopped her right leg completely off.
•slice
•gush
•aghhhhhhhgghhhhg!!!!!!!!"
I cover her mouth to shut her mouth, I placed my hand on the cut off leg, channeled Ice Infusion: to slow the bleeding making sure she doesn't die right away from blood loss.
(IceInfusion: Empower and energize anything touched or used (usually a weapon) with ice.)
I then pulled out ShinjitsunoMuchi (WhipofTruth).
(Name of tool: Shinjitsu no Muchi (Whip of Truth).)
(name of spell: Kagami-no-Satori (Mirror of Discernment)
Type of magic: Jingi (Divine Tool Magic), Soul Binding, and Onmyōdō Constraint
The Judgment Mechanism:
Binding: When the whip makes contact, the wielder inwardly invokes the judgment of the Underworld.
The Lie: If the target attempts to speak a falsehood, the Kagami-no-Satorienchantment immediately triggers a resonance between the spoken word and the pure light of the soul.
Infliction: The dissonance created between the lie and the truth of the Reikon is channeled back into the target in a dual assault: Physical Pain (The Lash of Enma) Mental Pain (The Mirror's Glare
Duration: The enchantment is permanent on the whip. The binding effect lasts until the target speaks the full truth or the wielder ceases the casting/unwinds the whip.
Casting cooldown: For Enchantment: 7 days of continuous meditation and channeling, culminating under the light of a new moon.)
I then used the Shinjitsu no Muchi (Whipof Truth).
By asking.
"Where could I found
ToraHasegawa Aka Tiger (A+) Rank
Kazuki Hayashi,aka Oni (A+) Rank
Haruto Tanaka ,aka Rouge Samurai (A+) Rank?"
I asked for the location of the other known members.
"I…Don't …know wh…."
"Aghhhhh!!!!!!!!!"
She screamed in absolute pain I don't know if it was a mental pain or a physical pain due to the Shinjitsu no Muchi (Whipof Truth).
"M…make it stop…"
She begged me to stop.
"If you want the pain to stop all you gotta do is stop lying."
I said with the intention of releasing her pain.
"Haruto Tanaka ,aka Rouge Samurai (A+) Rank he can be found in the SouthWest region of Isvan."
Kazuki Hayashi,aka Oni (A+) Rank, he can be found Somewhere 8 kilometers West from the Western region of Isvan."
ToraHasegawa Aka Tiger (A+) Rank she can be found NorthWest region of Isvan."
She finish talking.
I then asked my final question.
"Where can I found
NaoHoshino,aka Scarlet Viper (S)Rank
MakotoKato Aka TheObsidianPanther (S)Rank?"
"MakotoKato Aka TheObsidianPanther (S)Rank he can be found in the Southern region of Isvan."
NaoHoshino,aka Scarlet Viper (S)Rank she can be found in the Eastern region of Isvan."
She finish talking.
I then stopped using the Shinjitsu no Muchi (Whipof Truth).
I then quickly strike her in the chest taking her last breath before she could say anything.
Ayame Sato-Swift is now dead , I then pulled out the BHA signal Lacrima.
Chapter ends-
Sorry for the late chapter.
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