[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][/sub] [b]Homestead[/b] [hr] Having made their way to their destination, Shizuka took note of the four bandits ransacking the ruined house. He made special note of the one that was holding a blade made of...glass? Before he could ponder further he listened to Eula's explanation of her functions and combat capabilities. It made sense that killing humans went against her programming, she was a mamono after all. He glanced for a little bit at the serrated weapons she made from her arms and the strange glowing pellets that she apparently used to stun her foes. After her explanation, she offered to use herself as a distraction while Shizuka took them from behind. [color=0072bc]"I don't have an objection to that plan per se, but I feel we should be wary of that glass blade that one swordsman appears to be wielding. The first thing one would presume is that the blade is very brittle and would shatter upon a strong enough force. However, that would also entail shards of it getting everywhere. It could also possess a hidden quality that we're not yet aware of. Perhaps it may be best for us to stun him first to avoid any complications."[/color] He said, still eyeing the glass weapon. [color=0072bc]"I suppose that sword may also be lighter, thus allowing him to swing it faster as well. But that doesn't really matter to a person like me."[/color] At that point, he placed his hand on his sword's grip. [color=0072bc]"Alright Eula-san, when you're ready, go ahead and let loose on them. At that point, I'll have then downed before their eyes even register the scene..."[/color] [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] The number of bandits were slowly winding down, thankfully. Seems the local brigands weren't well equipped to deal with yokai. Sorae, of course, continued to tear through the enemy ranks with reckless abandon. It seemed her brashness finally came back to bite her, as a stray bolt struck her in the leg. The damage was made minuscule thanks to Atsuha's defensive spell, however, than wasn't the main issue. The sisters watched in bewilderment as Sorae was rendered immobile by the toxin laced on the bolt. A lone bandit with a crossbow was about to land the final blow to end the Tokinomiya clan's bloodline right then and there. Not having time to think, Atsuha began shooting a torrent of sakura blossoms at their oncoming foes, aiming mainly for the crossbow wielders. [color=9e0b0f]"My sister and I will handle these cretins! Luna-chan, please save Sorae-san!!"[/color] At that, Hinami took on the two sickle wielders by herself. Her hand glowed again as she summoned a hanabo, spiked with demon realm silver. Her plan was to neutralize one of the assailant's sickle chains by stomping it to the ground, then running up and clobbering him with the club. She would then jump up and hit the other man square on the head with the heel of her foot if her plan succeeded.