(Chapter VI) True Kindness.

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Surging with power fueled by pure hatred and determination, You stand high and ready to fight.

KND: You might look scary, but you don't frighten me.
RHT: Heh, you'll be scared, I assure you.
KND: Then let's cut the chatting and continue.

This time is different. The knight seems more serious as if she thinks of you more powerful than before. She goes in for the attack, but you manage to block in time. You counter with a fist to the face, unorthodox but it works. The knight backs off and stands her ground. You lunge forwards at her, she tries to block you with a magic shield, but you manage to get a scrape before you get flung back from a kick to the stomach. So far it looks like a even battle. You two go at it, once on offense and once on defense, the fighting goes on for quite a bit. After some time, you both stop out of exhaustion. Both stuck in a standoff.

RHT: It seems you've met your match, huh?
KND: *chuckle* You're deeply mistaken.
RHT: What are you talking about?
KND: Do you really think a SOUL KNIGHT is so weak? That they can be defeated by a child?
RHT: Stop talking so grand! I'm superior to you!
KND: You're stuck in an illusion formed by your hatred towards the world...

The knight before you bows her head down. The hall goes silent. You're puzzled, letting your guard down. Then... the rubble around the knight starts floating. You feel immense energy coming from the knight. A green glow surrounds her. She takes off her helmet, revealing her beauty, green hair and eyes. She says...

 She says

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A giant beam of light fills the hall, blinding you

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A giant beam of light fills the hall, blinding you. This soul energy coming from her, it's so calm. After the light dims down, it reveals the knights true form, filled with KINDNESS. You get a tight grip on your knife and lean forwards. The knight isn't playing around anymore. Before you is a god incarnate. You step forward when suddenly you get hit and thrown into the wall, smashing it and landing inside the forest. You get up and hide behind a tree.

RHT: She's strong, I stand no chance! If I keep this up I'll be dead indefinitely. I have to think of a plan.
KND: Talking to yourself?
RHT: Shit.
*BOOM*
KND: Poor child.
RHT: Gotta move fast!

You keep running through the forest trying to get the drop on the knight but it seems she knows where you are. After a while of running and dodging, you tire out and rest under a tree. It seems you might've lost her for now. You hear someone over your shoulder.

CHAR: What were you thinking when you attacked her in the first place?
RHT: I got ahead of myself. Are you always following me like this?
CHAR: Kinda, but why are you hiding?
RHT: Don't you see how powerful she is?!
CHAR: You've got soul powers too, you know.
RHT: Wait really? Didn't know that.
CHAR: Well you should be getting up now.
RHT: Yeah yeah, I'll be trying to fi-
KND: You rest enough?

You swing at her but she easily dodges and counters. You're pinned down against the ground, unable to move as you are restrained with even stronger soul chains. The knight approaches.

CHAR: Now's a good time to use those abilities!
RHT: The hell do I do?!
CHAR: Just flow your soul power into your knife, then you can use that energy as a physical weapon.
RHT: Alright.

You charge up your knife with animosity and wait for the opportunity to strike. The Knight looks down.

KND: So miserable, why throw away a perfectly good life? You could've lived happily with your family.
RHT: You wouldn't understand even if I told you... you're too kind to understand. But I can show you this.

*BOOM*

The energy you channeled into the knife is too much and erupts into an explosion. The knight is pushed away and you stand your ground. Before the knight can react, you slash projectiles towards her made from soul energy. The knight heals herself and lunges towards you. You try to parry her attacks but they're too fast and you have to back up. The knight moves for another attack but you successfully dodge and try to counter but she blocks it, but then you reveal your real knife and stab her in the gut. Both of you are gasping for air. The fight is near over. Your vision starts to fade. The knight dashes in for the final strike. You can't dodge. Wounded, you drop down to the floor.

KND: It's over for you kiddo. I'll end this now.

The knight raises her sword but she can't
bring herself to kill you.

KND: Look kid. I can't bring myself to kill you. So please just give up. I'll never mention this fight of ours and I'll be sure you get discharged from prison. After that, we can continue our lives like before.

The knight reaches her hand towards you.
You look up at her, she's smiling.

RHT: You're right. I'm sorry.
KND: Really?! I didn't think you'd accept! Well then, lenme help you and we'll be on our merry ways! Here, let me give you a hand.
RHT: Thanks again, you're giving me another chance...
KND: Ah don't mention it, I'm gla-
RHT: ₳₮ ₭łⱠⱠł₦₲ ɎØɄ!
*SLASH*
KND: *pant* Heh... I should've known. I should've killed you when I had the chance, but my kind nature couldn't let me, and for that, I paid dearly. I'm sorry Leon but I can't keep my promise now. At least I'll meet you soon.
RHT: You're one of the first to fall. Your knight buddies are next in line. I will purge this world of negatives and only leave the positives.
KND: So hardheaded. But be warned, the others arent as merciful as I am.

The KIND KNIGHT has fallen. You've achieved victory. You farm her soul of pure kindness.
Seeing the lifeless body of Amber laying
in front of you, fills you with
|DETERMINATION|

END OF CHAPTER VI
(VOLUME I)
"True Kindness"

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