Outside the Kingdom of Shugia, deep within the forest, Jarreck and the girls were on a quest. Jarreck, however, wasn't even bothered about completing it. Instead, his focus was entirely on sexually harassing Nao as he pleased.
But suddenly, Enilia stepped in front of him, blocking his path.
Jarreck: Hey Nao, come here. I am horny you need to cure this for me. And as for you, Enilia, finish the quest yourself and leave me and Nao here, got that!!
Enilia: Enough. She's not doing anything. Leave her alone I am more than enough to satisfy you, master.
Jarreck: Oh? What's this? Are you doing what I think you're doing!?
Nao: Sis Eni, don't worry about me. You don't have to do this for me. You know our master is very powerful, and you don't stand a chance against him…
Enilia: I know that… This man doesn't care about anyone but himself. What he's going to do with you here it's not good. I don't like it one bit… and I always trust my hunch.
Jarreck burst into twisted laughter.
Jarreck: Hmmhahahahahahahahakuhahahahahaha! When does a slave get the mind to defy his master? You're going to regret ever doing that… Think you've forgotten the slave crest on you? It tortures whoever disobeys their master…
Enilia: I haven't forgotten… That's why I beg you—do to me what you want to do to Nao. Please… she's still young. Don't treat her that way.
Jarreck: Quiet. Nao, come to me at once… I command you.
Nao: Yes sir—ahhhhhhhhhhbhhhhhhhh!
The slave crest on her neck activated, sending a violent shock through her body.
Enilia: What's wrong with you?! Please stop that I beg you, just stop it!
Jarreck: Be quiet. I command you.
Enilia (screaming in pain): Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!
Jarreck brutally tortured them both through the slave crests engraved on their necks.
Jarreck: You know what? Screw that. I will do whatever I want with you… and then kill you for defying me. That will be your punishment.
Enilia (in pain): Run, Nao… run!
Nao (in pain): I can't leave you here alone just let him do whatever he wants!
Enilia (in pain): Take this and run! I will be fine, okay? Don't you worry about me!
Nao: What's this!?
Enilia: Just take it and run. Say this word… "Kakudanayo."
Nao: But please—I can't leave you here!
Enilia (yelling): I SAID RUNNNNN!
Nao ran as fast as she could. Jarreck didn't bother chasing her. His focus was now entirely on Enilia his main objective was to kill her. She had defied him, and she had to pay.
Jarreck: Running won't do her any good. Once I'm done with you, I'll go after her next. She won't get far… Nao, stop—I command you!
Nao ran desperately through the forest, her breath uneven, her body trembling.
Nao (running): Aaaaaaaah, damn it… I can't—I really can't…!
Then she remembered.
Enilia: Say this word… "Kakudanayo."
Enilia had given her something a crest canceller. Nao didn't fully understand it, but she had no choice.
Nao: Kakudanayo!
Instantly, the crest on her neck vanished.
It was an ancient relic, crafted long ago by Enilia's little sister. She had kept it for herself all this time a precious gift she cherished deeply. But in that moment, she gave it up to save Nao… because Nao reminded her of her sister.
Nao: The pain… it stopped. And the weird crest on my neck—it's gone… how—?
Her vision blurred.
She collapsed.
A deep exhaustion took over her body the side effect of the crest canceller pulling her into sleep.
A voice broke through the silence.
"Oh… she really managed to escape from him, huh? Is she the one Lady Soral was talking about?"
Standing before her were Akube and Lisa.
Nao (weakly): Who… are they…?
Akube: Don't speak. Just rest, okay? You're safe now, my friend.
Nao (faintly): Please… save her…
Lisa: Your companion, huh? Don't worry—I'll go save her. Aku, take her home.
Akube: Are you going alone? You know Jarreck is no joke.
Lisa: Keep quiet and do as I say.
Akube: Damn… who gave you the right to bark orders at me—
"Be quiet, you two."
Soral's angry voice echoed in their minds through telepathy.
Both: Sorry, ma'am.
Lisa: Take her back home. I'm going to save the other one, okay?
Akube: Alright… be careful.
Lisa: Wait—you're actually worried about me?
Akube: Don't get a fat head.
Lisa: Hmph.
Lisa shot forward at full speed, racing through the forest.
But she was too late.
By the time she arrived, it was already over.
Jarreck: Piece of trash… challenging me was your biggest mistake. Tsshp.
Jarreck turned and walked away.
Lisa arrived moments later—her eyes falling on Enilia's lifeless body lying on the ground.
Lisa: No… I'm too late. Damn it…!
Her expression darkened.
Lisa: Wait… did Jarreck do this?
The air around her grew heavy intense, suffocating as her anger surged.
Far away, Jarreck suddenly froze.
Jarreck (gasping): What is this power…? It's coming from Enilia's direction… Wait did she survive or what!? No… no, she can't have this kind of power. Whoever owns this power is no joke… damn it, I need to stay far away from this person.
Lisa: I'm going to kill him… I swear. Where the hell are you, you scum Jarreck?!
Soral's voice cut through again.
Soral (telepathy): Stand down, Lisa. Don't worry about him. Just bring the body here for me.
Lisa (telepathy): But he's—
Soral (telepathy): I said leave it. Bring the girl's body.
Lisa (telepathy): …Yes, ma'am.
The pressure in the air suddenly vanished.
Jarreck: The intensity… it's gone. But who was that just now!? That wasn't Enilia… it was someone else. Whoever it is I can't mess with them. Even if I've gotten stronger, I still know my limits… That's why I need to grow even stronger before facing my other schoolmates…
He exhaled sharply.
Jarreck: Damn it.
Lisa carefully lifted Enilia's body.
Lisa (telepathy): I'll bring her to you, Lady Soral.
Soral (telepathy): Thank you. And don't worry about Jarreck. Your other schoolmates will encounter him in two minutes they'll clash soon. Scorpy will be observing how things unfold… and I promise you, Jarreck will fall.
Lisa (telepathy): Got it, ma'am. If push comes to shove, I'll step in and handle him.
Soral (telepathy): Of course… but wait for my signal first. Now bring the girl's corpse to me.
Lisa (telepathy): Yes, ma'am.
Lisa disappeared into the distance with Enilia's body.
Meanwhile, further ahead, Reika and Captain Meji, along with several knights, were heading in Jarreck's direction.
Suddenly—
They froze.
A powerful aura swept through the area.
Cap Meji: Now who's this…? Don't tell me that guy is the one who owns this aura!!
Reika: No… it's not him. I've sensed Jarreck's aura before this one is different. I'm sure of it.
Cap Meji: Could it be someone else? One of your schoolmates?
Reika: Possibly… but no matter what, let's avoid confrontation with that person, okay?
Cap Meji: Sheesh—I'm the captain here. You don't have to tell me that twice.
Reika: Sorry, sir—kunahahahhahahahahahaha!
Cap Meji: Let's move now.
Reika: Don't think so… our prey has come to us. No need to move further.
Cap Meji: That's right.
A figure approached from the distance.
Jarreck.( Approaching)...…