Ishida grins, not slowing down.
"Big mistake."
Ishida jumps over the figure.
The figure spins sword slicing upwards but Ishida twists midair, narrowly avoiding the blade.
He lands gracefully smirking.
"Too slow."
Ryizen watches, eyes narrowed.
"Damn. He is good."
Rumi whistles impressed.
"Hot and skilled? Damn."
"Martial arts: Cleanser Shot!" Ishida says kicking at the figure
The figure raises their sword blocking the kick.
They push Ishida back, eyes narrowed.
"You're quick, I'll give you that."
"Thanks, it'll be more than that soon." Ishida says punching at the figure
The figure brings their sword up blocking the punch.
"Cocky little bastard"
"Martial arts: Anger Patada chatarra!" Ishida yells, kicking the figure.
The figure staggers back, eyes widening for the first time.
"Damn!"
Ishida smirks dusting off his sleeves.
"You wanted a fight? You got one.
Ryizen just watches stunned.
"Holy shit."
"You should have told me the answers now. I'm all fired up now! Martial Arts Butler Barrage! Ishida says before rapidly punching the figure
The figure staggers back, raising their sword defensively.
"H-H-Hey! No fair!"
Ishida smirks.
"All's fair when it comes to a fight."
He continues the barrage, fists flying hitting the figure repeatedly.
"So. You wanna tell me now?" Ishida says his foot pressing in on the side of the figure's head.
The figure lets out a muffled, defeated grunt.
"F-Fine! I'll talk, dammit!
DeSoton. Is. Already here!"
Ishida's gaze sharpens, pressing harder. "What?!
He's... already here!?"
The figure coughs;nodding as much as possible.
"Y-Yes! He's somewhere inside the inn!"
"Dammit." Ishida says sprinting out the office
Ryizen stiffens looking alarmed.
"Hey! You can't just leave!"
"Shouldn't you go after him, mister Ean's? I mean he's your butler and all." Ajax says slightly intrigued by the situation.
Ean looks out the door watching Ishida go.
"Hm. Perhaps I should.
But it's Ishida. He thinks he's always been able to beat DeSoton. So I'll let him test his worth."
Ryizen raises an eyebrow.
"You're just gonna let him go?"
"Isn't that wrong? What if he dies?" Ajax asks.
Ean smirks.
"You don't know Ishida very well, do you?"
"Well can't say I do." Ajax says.
Ean leans back, eyes gleaming.
"Then watch."
"Well I'm liking this butler guy. I hope I can convince him to join my Kabukimono." Ajax says standing up and stretching.
Ean chuckles amused.
"Good luck with that."
Ryizen scoffs.
"Tch. Whatever."
Rumi smirks.
"He is pretty cute."
Ryizen rolls his eyes.
"Focus."
Ajax puts his hands into his pocket and accidentally grabs the charm like object. "Oh wait shit I forgot I had this thing on me."
Ryizen glances over frowning.
"What the hell is that?"
Rumi leans in curious.
"Ooooh. Looks old."
Ean's eyes narrow slightly though his expression remains neutral.
"Where did you get that?"
"Wait, I know that. That's a charm. Wait. YOU'VE HAD A CHARM THIS ENTIRE TIME AND NEVER ONCE THOUGHT ABOUT USING IT?"! Rumi yells, shaking Ajax rapidly.
Ryizen grabs Rumi's wrist pulling her off.
"Oi! Stop shaking him!"
Ean tilts his head leaning forward.
"A charm?"
His voice drops dangerously calm.
"Where did you get that?"
"I grabbed it outta a bar it just looked like something I could sell for money if needed to." Ajax says nonchalantly.
Ean's expression hardens though his voice remains eerily calm.
"You stole that from a bar?"
Ryizen tenses sensing the shift in atmosphere.
"Uh that might've been a bad idea."
Rumi whistles slowly backing up.
"Damn. You really messed up."
"What's so special it's just a silly little charm?" Ajax says eyeing the charm.
Ean's eyes darken almost menacingly.
"It's not a "silly little charm."
Rumi steps back even more.
"Uh oh."
Ryizen raises his hands trying to placate.
"Whoa, whoa. Let's chill out here. It's just some weird old thing."
"Jeez, you're stupid Ajax. A charm is as simple as this. Every swordsman can have a charm, it's just extremely rare. Charms give the Swordsman great power. For example, a charm can give the user the ability to use and control fire with their blade. Charms are incredibly powerful. Yet each swordsman is limited to just one charm. If you get a second one and use it. You'll be erased from this world." Rumi explains.
Ean's expression remains icy though he seems to be processing this.
Ryizen looks at the charm eyes wide.
"It…gives you power...?"
Woah so this charm thing is just useful for money?
Rumi snorts.
"Uh, hell no?"
She steps forward folding her arms.
"Charms aren't some plaything for a cheap buck.
You have a sword charm and you haven't even used it yet, how stupid can you be!" Rumi yells once again, shaking Ajax.
Ryizen groans, finally pushing Rumi off of Ajax.
"Okay! Okay! Will you knock it off already?!"
Ean looks at the charm expression unreadable.
"Well when you put it like that." Ajax says shaking off the cobwebs in his head.
Ryizen scowls, rubbing his temples.
"Shut up."
Rumi smirks amused.
"What were you going to do then? Sell a powerful magic charm for cash?"
"...Maybe." Ajax whistles.
Ryizen facepalms groaning.
"Damn idiot."
"Well no. Not anymore." Ajax sighs.
Rumi rolls her eyes, sighing.
"Well good. Then you're not a complete moron."
Ryizen snorts.
"Debatable."
"This is bad. Very bad." Ean suddenly says.
Ryizen stiffens looking up at Ean.
"What do you mean?"
"If what that lady has said is true. Then Ishida doesn't stand a chance against DeSoton." Ean's says.
Ryizen's eyes widen before he suddenly bolts toward the door.
"What?! Then we gotta go now!"
Rumi curses immediately following.
"Damn it, wait up!"
Ean exhales, grabbing his cane before moving after them.
"If I'm not mistaken DeSoton has a water charm in his blade meaning he can control water from his sword."Ean yells out
Ryizen glances over his shoulder.
"Water?!"
"That sounds so cool!" Ajax says chuckling behind Ryizen.
Ryizen snaps his glare back at Ajax fuming.
"Cool?! Cool?! This bastard's gonna kill
Ishida and you think it's cool?!"
Rumi groans running faster.
"God. Focus!"
Meanwhile at the Inn. Ishida kicks down the door to the private employees only room.
The room is dark, shadows dancing across the room.
Ishida steps inside, eyes narrowing.
"Hello? Anyone who needs an ass kicking in here?" Ishida says.
There is a low chuckle.
"Quite the mouth on you, eh?"
"Yeah I could say the same to you. Decapitator DeSoton." Ishida says, spitting out his gum.
DeSoton steps out from the shadows, eyes glinting.
"Oh? So the little butler knows my name, hmm?"
"I'm tired of you trying to kill the master so today I'll kick your ass for good." Ishida says
DeSoton smirks leaning against the wall.
"You think you can defeat me?"
"Oh I don't think I know I can." Ishida smirks.
DeSoton chuckles unimpressed.
"Cocky little bastard, huh? Well I look forward to seeing your skills in action. Cause if you don't impress me then your last breath will be a painful one." DeSoton says unsheathing his sword.
Ishida smirks, rolling up his sleeves.
"Trust me. You won't be disappointed."
"You bossed around Master Ean for too long. It's time to put you in your place, you filthy Ronin." Ishida says.
DeSoton's smirk widens, becoming cold and dangerous.
"Oh? A butler defending his master? How pathetic."
Ishida charges at DeSoton.
DeSoton swiftly raises his sword, the blade shimmering with water.
With a flick of his wrist, a wave of water surges toward Ishida.
End of chapter