[center][h3]Frenzy Plant – Inquest at Belka[/h3]
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The celestial spirit’s pulling at strings to be offended and find ammunition to use against him did not surprise Sanders at all.  No creature given that sort of power and loftiness over humans would ever consent to being wrong.  Only something without a brain could have actually not understood that the hospitality to which Frenzy Plant’s general referred was that of the people of Belka, not the soldiers of Frenzy Plant, so naturally Leo was misinterpreting on purpose.  His mention of ‘action’ drew a raised eye from Sanders.  Did the egotistical creature truly think that if he challenged a warrior guild, he would not be annihilated in mere moments?  One of the S-rank soldiers alone would be equal to or greater than him in power, Sanders judged; if he attempted to take on an entire guild at once, perhaps imagining that a group of over thirty might not attack simultaneously in a display of foolish sportsmanship, then it would be returned to the spirit world far sooner than it thought.

Silently the General watched Leo go, and a look from him caused the soldiers who were watching to disperse about their duties.  For a few moments while Gabriel set up his temporary habitation, he considered strategies to go about the guild’s inquest at Belka.  When Gabriel emerged, however, Sanders stood before him.  [color=8F9779]”Your spirit makes a good point.  Since he’s not a part of my army, I have no official authority over him.  Of course, the authority brought on by age, experience, and sensibility would mean nothing to an inhuman being.  As such, you, private, are one-hundred percent responsible for his actions.  Insubordination is not tolerated in this guild.  If your spirit steps out of line, you will bear every consequence.  This includes punishment up to dishonorable discharge.  By now you know that Frenzy Plant is a guild where authority and discipline are absolute; that is the path you have chosen by joining us.  Do I make myself clear, private?”[/color]  The old man’s voice held steady, without malice, but with assured intent.

Sanders remained with him only long enough to hear an affirmative reply.  Any sort of excuses, explanations, or accusations would brook not so much as acknowledgment as the General then went to see to what came next.  While the majority of the soldiers awaited his commands, the guest Damian took the initiative.  [color=8F9779]”You have anticipated my plan of action, Mr. Gerard.  I’ll trust you not to appear suspicious, and to that end, please take Lieutenants Eliza and Rensa with you.  They are both quick-witted and quick on their feet.  After taking a look at the cinders, please proceed to the graveyard at the other end of the town and take a look at Willard’s grave.”[/color]  He glanced upward, and found the sky on the verge of gray.  Another color filtered through the darkened heavens, however: a sickly sort of yellow.  Such phenomena typically heralded twisters.  [color=8F9779]”We might be in for a storm.”[/color]

He turned to the assemblage of soldiers nearby.  Crossing his arms, Sanders told them, [color=8F9779]”There’s been a change of plan.  I wanted to wait for several hours before attempting anything, but I do not like this coming wind.  Ymir, Fortinbras, Riven: please go to the schoolhouse where the nobleman, Evgeny, is purported to be.  Inquire about recent events in Belka.  Enma, Mercury, and Gabriel, head to the market under the pretense of buying food.  Keep an eye out for anything suspicious, and stick together.  Thor, Saxum, and Johnson, I ask discretion of you.  Peruse the outskirts of the town, where the buildings are sparse and the trees plentiful.  Tsubano and Graham, leave town and find Argus and Kilo immediately.  Frenzy Plant’s demon is in great danger if his power remains unchecked, and he may invite greater danger by releasing it even outside the city.  Brand him with a Seal of Denial and return with him to this spot.  Brass and Rewman, take Isla with you as you seek out the cleric in his church near the graveyard.  We can leave no option unexplored.  Let’s move, soldiers.”[/color]

[b]”Yes, sir!”[/b]