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Paladin Ascending Volume 3 #5: Caving In
Our ship catches up toward the chopper, thankfully with the device Ghostforge managed to plant on Bronze Butcher’s back. But problem is, the team’s been arguing....and Riley couldn’t be more than enraged by trying to shoot at the enemy.
Harry: “What are you doing?!”
Riley: “I’m gonna kill em ole bastards for trying to hurt my boyfriend.”
Sam: “Christ, calm the heck down. What if you killed him—-and then we’re gonna lose our only source of redemption for our ally?”
Lyra: “Tout le monde a besoin de se calmer! Guys, we’ve been arguing over the last 15 minutes. Can we stop?”
Edens (voice): “Look guys, I hate to drag you into this, but autopilot’s not gonna save your trip overseas, despite the short distance. Someone man the flight. Or the hangar.”
Lyra: “The professor has a point....hmm. The storms are getting bigger. We do have to pick up the pace.”
And there we go. I decide to handle the flight controls, thanks to my aviation experience, with Harry as my co-pilot. During our initial meeting, I’ve developed quite a friendship with him, just like Sam. It is a bit odd to say I treat them as if they were cousins instead of siblings. But either way, I don’t care. Harry’s taught more on the control of powers since Kieran was too busy to handle it...and Sam teaches me medical stuff. At least, I don’t get teased for being the youngest....
Harry: “You ready for this, monk girl?”
Lyra: “Oh, stop calling me that.”
Harry: “Well, but you are from the mountains...I mean, you have a great prowess, considering in my experience I’ve met a lotta kids who are awesome.”
Lyra: “Yeah. Explosion back there almost gave me a shock. I was unprepared...but it’s like...when I got hurt, I’ve developed more healing....ç'est fantastique.”
Harry: “Well Sam was pretty good at that too. I enjoy having two combat doctors. It's a perfect combo. Anyways, position the coordinates. We’re not too far behind from those guys...get ready to uncloak. Deactivate your invisibility”
Sam: “You sure?—-“
Bronze Butcher *interrupts*: “So, you’ve finally shown yourself. I do have a robot on my hands...wanna come get it?”
Riley: “Oh yeah. I’ll be coming for you first, you f***ing knobface.”
Bronze Butcher: “Well, another challenger to eat the winds again. I’m still on my way to find my benefactor, but if you want to be my guest, my pleasure.”
Sam: “Wait a minute. You’re delivering it to whom? Third—I mean, there’s a fourth party who wants it?”
Bronze Butcher: “Yes. But given that we’re almost there, if you wanna grab it, come and get it. Surprises, surprises.”
Sam does not hesitate to accept the challenge, immediately leaving the cockpit , along with Riley following behind, because why not. Both jet and chopper are set to autopilot, as three of em’ start to unsheathe their weapons. I absorb the plane’s interior to keep myself protected. Bronze Butcher is the first to attack ,attempting to use his shoulder cannon to dispatch both agents, but the shots deflect off our plates, thankfully. He then uses his arm blade and engages in CQC, which Sam avoids and keeps clashing. The butcher proceeds to use his shortstick and tries to electrocute Sam, which he shakes off the buzz with his katana, absorbing it in.
Riley, still in her angry state, vibrates her swords, sending our carriages into a bit of a spiral due to her power effects, but all three manage to keep their foot steady. She lunges towards her enemy, eye to eye coming in contact with his mask. I knew it would be a risky move considering the fact that Riley’s smashing BB’s jet, like a ferocious tiger mauling its prey. Smoke starts welling up on the enemy jet as Sam, who gives a quick annoyed look, goes in and extracts what’s left of there. It doesn’t take long for it to almost sink in the sea. The Bronze Butcher nearly falls into the water, but Harry made sure he wouldn’t drown, thanks to his grappling hooks. We pull him quickly into our cabin, tied up like a wrapped gift.
Harry: “Gotcha now. See, I knew I repaired the jet well, especially the grappling hooks.”
Lyra: “Haha, show off.”
Harry: “Touché. That accounts for winning on that poker game by the way.”
Lyra: “Right. So, I guess we’ll have to ask him where he can take us...”
Kurt (voice): “You kids better remember not to use my fishing gear onboard....ugh.”
***
As expected, our jet manages to brace the storm and rain quickly. We have gotten closer to the borders of South Korea. After a daunting 10 minutes and still under cloak mode for most of the time, we land on the ground safely. Riley takes the lead as she grabs BB with ease. The rest of us are in toll, following behind, with a couple of confused villagers pointing us to the way we’re going.
A few more miles away, we get there eventually. A secret base, duh, obviously, thanks to the eye retinal scanners. We enter as we see someone so familiar sitting on the chairs....the White Ninja? He looks kinda the same, but with some black cybernetic parts at his back.
White Ninja: “Yeoboseyo, Paladin.”
Sam: “Since when do you started to speak Korean? How did you even wind up here after our last rematch?”
White Ninja: “Yes, Sabershift. I know you do have a lot of questions. I knew Bronze Butcher would lead you to me, somehow unexpectedly. I would like you to free him first.”
Riley: “Not if you answer, slime.”
White Ninja: “Please. I’m not going to attack anyone. Just...let him go. I mean no such harm.”
Harry: “Fine. Tell us whatcha know. You got 10 seconds before I blow your f*cking brains out. All of you.”
Spinebreaker: *appears*: Well, tis may seem like we are assassins working for Igarashi...but we’re not. Us in guild.....are a lost covenant. Lost cause.”
White Ninja: “Sorry if he attacked your lover, by the way. He suffers from a bit of autism, kind of hard to communicate but I will do my best to explain. So let’s start off with the beginning. I needed the robot for a purpose—because I wanted to unlock its secrets.”
Sam: “Sounds dubious. I don't believe a single word. Literally after our encounters.”
White Ninja: “Believe what you. But you’ll never know what it was like to leave that island....North rebuilt me, then left me. He does that after his employees and the things he sees are useless. I was broke. So I decided to reform my guild....and I wanted to go find a sword, after rumours of it appeared. So I became obsessed with it...I found out the sword could revive me.”
Harry: “That doesn’t mean you could use methods like these to get what you want. Not so much of an excuse.”
White Ninja: “Do I look like I have a choice anymore? I wanted to use it to heal myself....after the numerous procedures North had used...but it all started with Igarashi! He turned me from man to monster! Abusing me like a dog!”
Riley: “Well, sorry, I guess? About that part, but still you're a real of sh*t. ”
White Ninja: “I thought I could use it for good. Years of being a cybernetic assassin did me no good. Neither did the Yakuza kept their word. Now a war breaks out and it’s us left. Three. I don’t want to be seen as some hero since we relocated here....”
Spinebreaker: “It true. White Ninja wanted to help villagers. They friends. But I.....I am scary. I don’t like myself....”
Bronze Butcher: “We originally had a code...a name....until we lost it. The master threw us out like scrap toys...unwanted puppets after we were deemed unworthy to play with....”
Lyra: “Wow. Spoiler alert. That’s...quite a revelation. I guess you guys wanted to build a reputation here?”
White Ninja: “Yes. And my real name is....Nakamura. If you allow me to take you into this temporary makeshift home. Your ship can stay outside as long as you want it to be.”
"Harry: "Please don't tell me there is something sh*ttier inside this, and I'll still shoot regardless."
***
Nakamura: “....and I always longed to wield it, but I knew I couldn’t. I grew jealous of Dusksmoke for having a reputation....but I figured he would know the situation better than me. I was too ashamed of my appearance. That had me thrown out, like the other two.”
Sam: “This all makes sense now. That’s why you wanted the head to find the location. You wanted notoriety.”
Bronze Butcher: “But he—-we couldn’t find it. To no avail. I saw Dusksmoke getting robbed of the weapon he tried to find. The culprit went somewhere to Europe, according to the last footage I deduced inside the android’s head.”
Harry: “This is all Igarashi’s doing then. Calling Jumpdeath to wipe out the other clans so he could rule as one, but you did what you had to secure the citizens here.”
Lyra: “The highest form of betrayal. But this isn’t redemption for you. But since you're not that bad on my book, I’d like to call a truce. At least. Riley?”
Riley: "Uhh...no hun. I don't think so. I want a hug instead. If we had some girl time hanging out, that'd be much better in this creepy place."
Nakamura: “Redemption? Perhaps not. I’ve lost too much shots already....yet with a fair share of chances offered. But on the other hand—-Yes. We will call it truce for now. I do thank you for everything, and restoring trust and faith in us—-and the citizens here. But one day if you need us, we might help.”
Sam: “Depends if we need it again. I still have trust issues.”
Bronze Butcher: “He keeps his word. I’m sure we will. Now, go have your mission out there. The sword must be secure—-it is in Prague. I remember it now. If you can sweep it out through the obstacles, you are all worthy to be samurai. Do it for us, Paladin....we will meet again soon.”
Nakamura teleports away with his two accomplices away in a smoke. That was it. We were left a bit speechless, but we know what to do now. Harry gives me a trusting look, knowing we could find what was there. Edens and Kurt gaze at us with sure confirmation.
Riley: "Wait, that's it? Wow, so anticlimatic."
Lyra: "Hm. Well, you can hug me more till we end this."
Kieran: "Thanks to Erin, I guess all the dots line up. The story makes sense."
Harry: “We have the location of the sword. It’s time Igarashi has to pay for it.”
Connor: “You sure? In Prague?”
Kurt: “Hundred percent it is through analysis. I’m going to rendezvous point. Edens will keep backing the other guys up.”
Ty: “Where to now?”
Connor: “We keep running. To find more answers. The only plan is to keep stalling until the other team gets the sword back....”
Once they finished their call, I nod at the rest of the guys. We decide to leave immediately after making peace with the villagers nearby, with Nakamura’s message being addressed. At least they feel safe now.
But for once, I know I’ve done my part, even if it isn’t a lot, I will do whatever it takes to get a valuable weapon back...and restore it.
Paladin Ascending Volume 3 #5: Caving In
Our ship catches up toward the chopper, thankfully with the device Ghostforge managed to plant on Bronze Butcher’s back. But problem is, the team’s been arguing....and Riley couldn’t be more than enraged by trying to shoot at the enemy.
Harry: “What are you doing?!”
Riley: “I’m gonna kill em ole bastards for trying to hurt my boyfriend.”
Sam: “Christ, calm the heck down. What if you killed him—-and then we’re gonna lose our only source of redemption for our ally?”
Lyra: “Tout le monde a besoin de se calmer! Guys, we’ve been arguing over the last 15 minutes. Can we stop?”
Edens (voice): “Look guys, I hate to drag you into this, but autopilot’s not gonna save your trip overseas, despite the short distance. Someone man the flight. Or the hangar.”
Lyra: “The professor has a point....hmm. The storms are getting bigger. We do have to pick up the pace.”
And there we go. I decide to handle the flight controls, thanks to my aviation experience, with Harry as my co-pilot. During our initial meeting, I’ve developed quite a friendship with him, just like Sam. It is a bit odd to say I treat them as if they were cousins instead of siblings. But either way, I don’t care. Harry’s taught more on the control of powers since Kieran was too busy to handle it...and Sam teaches me medical stuff. At least, I don’t get teased for being the youngest....
Harry: “You ready for this, monk girl?”
Lyra: “Oh, stop calling me that.”
Harry: “Well, but you are from the mountains...I mean, you have a great prowess, considering in my experience I’ve met a lotta kids who are awesome.”
Lyra: “Yeah. Explosion back there almost gave me a shock. I was unprepared...but it’s like...when I got hurt, I’ve developed more healing....ç'est fantastique.”
Harry: “Well Sam was pretty good at that too. I enjoy having two combat doctors. It's a perfect combo. Anyways, position the coordinates. We’re not too far behind from those guys...get ready to uncloak. Deactivate your invisibility”
Sam: “You sure?—-“
Bronze Butcher *interrupts*: “So, you’ve finally shown yourself. I do have a robot on my hands...wanna come get it?”
Riley: “Oh yeah. I’ll be coming for you first, you f***ing knobface.”
Bronze Butcher: “Well, another challenger to eat the winds again. I’m still on my way to find my benefactor, but if you want to be my guest, my pleasure.”
Sam: “Wait a minute. You’re delivering it to whom? Third—I mean, there’s a fourth party who wants it?”
Bronze Butcher: “Yes. But given that we’re almost there, if you wanna grab it, come and get it. Surprises, surprises.”
Sam does not hesitate to accept the challenge, immediately leaving the cockpit , along with Riley following behind, because why not. Both jet and chopper are set to autopilot, as three of em’ start to unsheathe their weapons. I absorb the plane’s interior to keep myself protected. Bronze Butcher is the first to attack ,attempting to use his shoulder cannon to dispatch both agents, but the shots deflect off our plates, thankfully. He then uses his arm blade and engages in CQC, which Sam avoids and keeps clashing. The butcher proceeds to use his shortstick and tries to electrocute Sam, which he shakes off the buzz with his katana, absorbing it in.
Riley, still in her angry state, vibrates her swords, sending our carriages into a bit of a spiral due to her power effects, but all three manage to keep their foot steady. She lunges towards her enemy, eye to eye coming in contact with his mask. I knew it would be a risky move considering the fact that Riley’s smashing BB’s jet, like a ferocious tiger mauling its prey. Smoke starts welling up on the enemy jet as Sam, who gives a quick annoyed look, goes in and extracts what’s left of there. It doesn’t take long for it to almost sink in the sea. The Bronze Butcher nearly falls into the water, but Harry made sure he wouldn’t drown, thanks to his grappling hooks. We pull him quickly into our cabin, tied up like a wrapped gift.
Harry: “Gotcha now. See, I knew I repaired the jet well, especially the grappling hooks.”
Lyra: “Haha, show off.”
Harry: “Touché. That accounts for winning on that poker game by the way.”
Lyra: “Right. So, I guess we’ll have to ask him where he can take us...”
Kurt (voice): “You kids better remember not to use my fishing gear onboard....ugh.”
***
As expected, our jet manages to brace the storm and rain quickly. We have gotten closer to the borders of South Korea. After a daunting 10 minutes and still under cloak mode for most of the time, we land on the ground safely. Riley takes the lead as she grabs BB with ease. The rest of us are in toll, following behind, with a couple of confused villagers pointing us to the way we’re going.
A few more miles away, we get there eventually. A secret base, duh, obviously, thanks to the eye retinal scanners. We enter as we see someone so familiar sitting on the chairs....the White Ninja? He looks kinda the same, but with some black cybernetic parts at his back.
White Ninja: “Yeoboseyo, Paladin.”
Sam: “Since when do you started to speak Korean? How did you even wind up here after our last rematch?”
White Ninja: “Yes, Sabershift. I know you do have a lot of questions. I knew Bronze Butcher would lead you to me, somehow unexpectedly. I would like you to free him first.”
Riley: “Not if you answer, slime.”
White Ninja: “Please. I’m not going to attack anyone. Just...let him go. I mean no such harm.”
Harry: “Fine. Tell us whatcha know. You got 10 seconds before I blow your f*cking brains out. All of you.”
Spinebreaker: *appears*: Well, tis may seem like we are assassins working for Igarashi...but we’re not. Us in guild.....are a lost covenant. Lost cause.”
White Ninja: “Sorry if he attacked your lover, by the way. He suffers from a bit of autism, kind of hard to communicate but I will do my best to explain. So let’s start off with the beginning. I needed the robot for a purpose—because I wanted to unlock its secrets.”
Sam: “Sounds dubious. I don't believe a single word. Literally after our encounters.”
White Ninja: “Believe what you. But you’ll never know what it was like to leave that island....North rebuilt me, then left me. He does that after his employees and the things he sees are useless. I was broke. So I decided to reform my guild....and I wanted to go find a sword, after rumours of it appeared. So I became obsessed with it...I found out the sword could revive me.”
Harry: “That doesn’t mean you could use methods like these to get what you want. Not so much of an excuse.”
White Ninja: “Do I look like I have a choice anymore? I wanted to use it to heal myself....after the numerous procedures North had used...but it all started with Igarashi! He turned me from man to monster! Abusing me like a dog!”
Riley: “Well, sorry, I guess? About that part, but still you're a real of sh*t. ”
White Ninja: “I thought I could use it for good. Years of being a cybernetic assassin did me no good. Neither did the Yakuza kept their word. Now a war breaks out and it’s us left. Three. I don’t want to be seen as some hero since we relocated here....”
Spinebreaker: “It true. White Ninja wanted to help villagers. They friends. But I.....I am scary. I don’t like myself....”
Bronze Butcher: “We originally had a code...a name....until we lost it. The master threw us out like scrap toys...unwanted puppets after we were deemed unworthy to play with....”
Lyra: “Wow. Spoiler alert. That’s...quite a revelation. I guess you guys wanted to build a reputation here?”
White Ninja: “Yes. And my real name is....Nakamura. If you allow me to take you into this temporary makeshift home. Your ship can stay outside as long as you want it to be.”
"Harry: "Please don't tell me there is something sh*ttier inside this, and I'll still shoot regardless."
***
Nakamura: “....and I always longed to wield it, but I knew I couldn’t. I grew jealous of Dusksmoke for having a reputation....but I figured he would know the situation better than me. I was too ashamed of my appearance. That had me thrown out, like the other two.”
Sam: “This all makes sense now. That’s why you wanted the head to find the location. You wanted notoriety.”
Bronze Butcher: “But he—-we couldn’t find it. To no avail. I saw Dusksmoke getting robbed of the weapon he tried to find. The culprit went somewhere to Europe, according to the last footage I deduced inside the android’s head.”
Harry: “This is all Igarashi’s doing then. Calling Jumpdeath to wipe out the other clans so he could rule as one, but you did what you had to secure the citizens here.”
Lyra: “The highest form of betrayal. But this isn’t redemption for you. But since you're not that bad on my book, I’d like to call a truce. At least. Riley?”
Riley: "Uhh...no hun. I don't think so. I want a hug instead. If we had some girl time hanging out, that'd be much better in this creepy place."
Nakamura: “Redemption? Perhaps not. I’ve lost too much shots already....yet with a fair share of chances offered. But on the other hand—-Yes. We will call it truce for now. I do thank you for everything, and restoring trust and faith in us—-and the citizens here. But one day if you need us, we might help.”
Sam: “Depends if we need it again. I still have trust issues.”
Bronze Butcher: “He keeps his word. I’m sure we will. Now, go have your mission out there. The sword must be secure—-it is in Prague. I remember it now. If you can sweep it out through the obstacles, you are all worthy to be samurai. Do it for us, Paladin....we will meet again soon.”
Nakamura teleports away with his two accomplices away in a smoke. That was it. We were left a bit speechless, but we know what to do now. Harry gives me a trusting look, knowing we could find what was there. Edens and Kurt gaze at us with sure confirmation.
Riley: "Wait, that's it? Wow, so anticlimatic."
Lyra: "Hm. Well, you can hug me more till we end this."
Kieran: "Thanks to Erin, I guess all the dots line up. The story makes sense."
Harry: “We have the location of the sword. It’s time Igarashi has to pay for it.”
Connor: “You sure? In Prague?”
Kurt: “Hundred percent it is through analysis. I’m going to rendezvous point. Edens will keep backing the other guys up.”
Ty: “Where to now?”
Connor: “We keep running. To find more answers. The only plan is to keep stalling until the other team gets the sword back....”
Once they finished their call, I nod at the rest of the guys. We decide to leave immediately after making peace with the villagers nearby, with Nakamura’s message being addressed. At least they feel safe now.
But for once, I know I’ve done my part, even if it isn’t a lot, I will do whatever it takes to get a valuable weapon back...and restore it.