[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/3YdqYf1.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/0zvnz6I.png[/img][/center] [sub][@PaulHaynek][@The Irish Tree][/sub] [b]Homestead[/b] [hr] Shizuka's mist technique was well at work, and it seemed to be doing its job at first. The bandits helpless slashed at each other, panicking at the sudden onslaught of unknown warriors. He wasn't surprised that these sloppy bandits hadn't trained their mind's eye to realize they were only attacking phantasms. However, it was short-lived, as a large fellow armored like a Tengu blew the mist away with a well-placed cannon shot. Shizuka immediately took notice of the man's strength to even wield such a weapon. Well, so much for the stealthy approach... With their cover blown, Shizuka was about to quickly devise a counterstrategy, that was before Eula took matters into her own hands. She even tried to shield Shizuka from the blast at first with her uninjured hand. That wasn't good; He felt there was no need to cripple herself in that way, in addition she should've known that he could have easily dodged that attack. But now wasn't the time to reprimand her actions, it was time to act. She clearly understood this too, as she picked up the cannon with one hand using her supernatural strength and threw it back at the masked man. He watched, quite impressed, as he was sent flying back into the hut from where he came out of. The other brigands began to panic, obviously not accustomed to fighting manono. Shizuka was confident that Eula could handle the attackers flailing wildly at her, amateurishly telegraphing their attacks in a panicked frenzy. Plus they didn't seem to be using glass weapons, so that also put his mind at ease. [color=0072bc]"Eula-san, dealing with these men should be simple. Not a single competent fighter lies among them!"[/color] He exclaimed. One might think that it was foolish to for him to divert his attention while there were two bandits hidden away in the rubble caused by Eula's throw. Especially with those glowing arrow tips on the bolts. One would normally be correct - but not in this case. On the contrary, Shizuka purposefully acted like he didn't notice them so they wouldn't be put on alert. The Kannazuki they saw shouting at Eula was nothing more than a mist clone he had conjured while they were all distracted by Eula's rampage. The real Shizuka was already behind the two archers whilst they were preparing their strikes, still none the wiser. His plan was to shoot their hands with ice bolts from his palm, injuring them and also freezing the guns so they couldn't fire. He wanted to keep some alive for questioning later. If whatever magic that was imbued in the arrows still allowed them to be fired at Eula, he would make sure that the clone took the hit for her. After all, it was only right that he return the favor. Of course, he couldn't be sure if the tengu masked leader was down for good. He had an electrical counter waiting with his other hand if the bandit tried for a surprise attack. [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][@Restalaan][@Crowvette][@Nakushita][@Enkryption][@Rezod92][/sub] [b]Terauchi Temple[/b] [hr] Atsuha got even more annoyed at Skarsneek's rebuttals, finding them little more than convenient excuses. Their exchange was cut off, however, as everyone seemed to co-sign Hinami's suggestion for food. Atsuha had to admit, even she was a bit famished from today's events. Her stomach made a audile growl, her finger still on Skarsneek's nose. [color=9e0b0f]"I'm too tired and hungry to argue with you, and dinner sounds like a much better alternative."[/color] She said, sighing with an irritated groan. She didn't want to admit it, but the thought of having Skarsneek cutely put food in her mouth sounded tantalizing. At that moment, another thought had popped into the spider's mind. Up until this point, no one except Hinami knew that she and Skarsneek had done the deed on the voyage here. But the idiot at this point had made too many utterances that more than likely gave them away. Atsuha shot him the stink eye, annoyed with his big mouth. She actually found it weird that none of her other manono companions had picked up on that fact. Perhaps the other newer members weren't aware that Skarsneek was indeed a boy, and didn't think to take note of the scent? Some other members may know the secret, but if they did they hadn't revealed it yet. Thankfully, it seemed that everyone else was too busy dealing with Takeshi's little dilemma. One which even she, thought was quite humorous. [color=9e0b0f]"Takeshi-san, you naughty boy~ Seems you've finally succumbed to the charms of the 'dreaded' yokai. I'm glad to see that you've learned that were not so bad after all. Although, I didn't take you for being into the cute Lolita type."[/color] She said, walking up to the young lord, teasing him as she always liked to. Her main goal was to keep all the attention on Takeshi so she herself could avoid the fire. Hinami turned to Liliana and Io, rubbing her head with an embarrassed smile. [color=7bcdc8]Whelp, that's my sister for you! Hi there you to, my name is Hinami, it's really nice to meet you![/color] She said, making a polite bow at the lich and fairy. [color=7bcdc8]"It's especially nice to meet another undead! You seem to be one of those smart types, since you're a sorceress and all. I'm afraid that brains aren't really my strong suit, haha..."[/color] She then turned to Yuki, who also was teasing Takeshi of his little 'outing' with Alice. [color=7bcdc8]"Hi there, you were with Skars-kun on his mission today, were you. My name's Hinami, thanks for looking after him for us. We know he can be quite a handful!"[/color] After uttering that statement, Atsuha shot a wide eyed glance at her little sister. [color=9e0b0f]"Hinami!!!"[/color] She exclaimed. [color=7bcdc8]"WaaH! S-sorry Nee-san!!"[/color] She replied, covering her mouth with both hands in a panicked fashion.