[@PaulHaynek] [@Crowvette] [@AzureKnight] (SHI)

[quote]"Kerry-san, it seems you were the first one to finish with your mission. Well met, in addition to recapturing our little friend there and assisting with the natives."[/quote]

[color=fff79a]"Yeah, Takamori's on board. Just send the word and he'll be there. And who knows what damage that asshole could've done if he got away. Thank the gods I was around."[/color], Kerry replied before turning to the newcomer. [color=fff79a]"Hmmm......Io, was it? Well, given the aura I'm sensing and how nearby plants wilt from your presence.....and you look too down to earth to be a wight, so you must be a lich. Huh, usually your kind is stationary. You're the first one I've seen out this far. Oh, speaking of our little friend..."[/color]

Before she forgets, Kerry quickly ran over to the pig pen to retrieve Kasseros, who was still unconscious and becoming a new pillow for the pigs. Seconds later, she returned to the group, dragging a muddy Varjan behind her.

[quote]"It seems things aren't as simple as Lady Kyouko hoped," Io said quietly[/quote]

[color=fff79a]"Honey, that's an understatement in all caps."[/color], the Hornet commented before becoming serious and addressing everyone, including Ayu. [color=fff79a]"I wasn't bullshitting about what I said earlier. Takamori's adopted daughter sided with the Varjans in exchange for giving them information. Shizuyama's hidden routes have been exposed. The locals won't have anywhere to run if this keeps up."[/color]