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[color=ed145b][b]Skarsneek of the Red Hill[/b][/color]

[color=ed145b]"You seen other goblins before? When?"[/color] Skarsneek asked, slightly surprised at that. He never knew goblins reached this far, he himself didn't consider coming east until there was a mission to screw the Varjans over.

[color=ed145b]"But me? I'm Skarsneek. I'm here to screw the Varjans over."[/color] He pointed a thumb to himself before getting to the meat of the story. [color=ed145b]"But as to why Takeshi there changed? Let's just say their defense of the beach went poorly. He was the only survivor, heard your lord was captured but he might be dead already."[/color]

[color=ed145b]"And the Varjans are worse. Much worse than you think."[/color] Skarsneek answered before pointing out the most significant reason. [color=ed145b]"They're attacking and conquering a nation of anti-mamono...so they can use this island to invade Zipangu as a whole."[/color]

Honestly, Varjan would've such an easier time if they just offered a joint effort. Although considering how Shizuyamans are, it'll be rejected out of sheer pride.

[color=ed145b]"This ain't just your Island business anymore, it's the entire east we're talking about here."[/color]

Once done, Skarsneek and Yurine attention drew to the reason why Atsuha and Hinami came here. To find a stopgap measure for her fury.

Come to think of it, was that the purpose of the talisman?

Honestly, the shocking thing wasn't them turning into monsters but trying a forbidden resurrection spell. Those things aren't lightly to be taken.

Slouching forward as Skarsneek squat down in contemplation.

Thinking on it further, that uncontrollable anger seemed similar to how a zombie or ghoul when first emerged. Only seeking to fill their desire to feed. 

[color=ed145b]"...Atsuha, how long was this ago?"[/color] Skarsneek addressed her as he stood up and got closer to Hinami. The answer can't be that simple but it's a possible one.

It took a long while for normal undead to turn into ones capable of speech and coherent thought. Liches and Vampires skipped the process due to the former transformation of a strong background of magic while the latter was transferred or born to them.