[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/3YdqYf1.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/0zvnz6I.png[/img][/center] [center][url=https://youtu.be/9FvvbVI5rYA?t=55]🐉[/url][/center] [sub][@PaulHaynek][@The Irish Tree][@Crowvette][/sub] [b]Terauchi Temple[/b] [hr] Many of the peculiar names Liliana flew mostly when over the swordsman's head, hiding the fact that it all just sounded like gibberish to him. All except the last one mentioned. That one apparently had the effect of making a person think they're royalty. [color=0072bc]"That..."[/color] He thought to himself for a brief second. [color=0072bc]"Is rather interesting. A mushroom that causes a person to think they're a ruler does sound like the case, but would it cause another separate conscious to spring forth?"[/color] There seemed to be many pieces missing from the picture, made all the more tedious given the nonsensical nature of Wonderland phenomena. There conversation was soon interrupted by another member of the taskforce arriving on the scene. An apparent automation that identified herself as Eula. This was the first time Shizuka every met this type of mamono, having only heard of them in rare passing. A type of sentient being construction through ancient and arcane means. It was possible that such beings existed native to Zipangu, but if they did he certainly wouldn't know. After a brief introduction, she promptly offered her assistance to one of the locals and make her way off the temple grounds. Shizuka stared at the girl for a moment before turning back to the other two. [color=0072bc]"Well, I...suppose it's nice to meet another ally for the coming challenges..."[/color] He said with an awkward smile and a sweatdrop appearing on his head. [color=0072bc]"At any rate, I don't think it's a good idea to pluck the mushroom off of her head."[/color] Shizuka continued, responding to Io's suggestion. [color=0072bc]"As for what happened, I had arrived a little after the scene played out, but there was a slight between Alice and Gringor it seemed."[/color] He said, responding to Liliana's inquiry. [color=0072bc]"However, I think it best to hold those thoughts for now. I'm going to accompany Eula on her mission, as these recently ones have proven there to be safety in numbers. If either of you would like to join, you're more then welcome to."[/color] He said to his teammates as he began to follow after the automation, inviting them to tag along if desired. [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/cDfjYN0.png[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/0u0wcUo.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/NporBQG.png[/img][/center] [center][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfOVMI-pKw]🌀[/url][/center] [sub][@PaulHaynek][@Hammerman][/sub] [b]The Headman, Onrai Woods[/b] [hr] [color=9e0b0f]"Sorae-san, watch out!"[/color] Exclaimed Atsuha, seeing the onslaught of arrows headed her way. Fortunately, it seemed the Tokinomiya clanswoman had a few tricks up her sleeve as well. Assuming a stance, the bolts completely phased through Sorae as if she were a phantom or spirit of some kind. However, as she was standing in front of Hinami the bolts instead struck her. Thankfully the bolts harmlessly bounced off of her due to Atsuha's reinforcement spell. [color=9e0b0f]"Hinami-chan, are you alright?"[/color] asked Atsuha. [color=7bcdc8]Yes, I'm fine Nee-san, thanks to your spell!"[/color] Hinami responded reassuringly. Atsuha looked at Sorae briefly, eyes filled with frustration. She must have known that Hinami was standing behind her, why would she put her in danger in such a way? Looking at the bolts on the ground, she noticed that the tips were laced with a purple substance. She quickly turned her attention to her allies after coming to the realization. [color=9e0b0f]"Everyone, be careful! Those arrow bolts are laced with poison!"[/color] She warned. She began to shoot a fuchsia wind toward the men in order to subdue them. The wind was also laced with sakura petals that would hopefully block more incoming projectiles, while the wind itself would cause their enemies to become drowsy and unalert.