pearl of wisdom

[Season 2] Chapter 33 - Perpetual Motion of Wind

"Hm— have you moved all of the no-named to the residence?" You glanced at the masked woman who made her way over with light steps, her dark hair fluttering like tattered wings behind her, "Too bad. I wanted them to see Kaiser having their name stolen before their eyes."

"A mask and a cloak. . . Are you Dragonhier? I'm glad I found you more easily than I thought." She spoke over the distance, her voice regal and stern. You casted your gaze behind her, observing her behind your mask. Khun side-eyed her, ". . . Who are you?"

"K. . . K. . . K-K-K-Kai-Kaiser!!" The red-haired regular stammered, pointing at the approaching woman. You fixed your gaze on her, the undying that carried an air of longing bringing you to her as she looked down at you, "When they said you were a slayer candidate, I imagined a large, muscular woman. But you're cute and your cheeks looks squishy. . . Well, the same goes for me, as a woman."

"You must be Kaiser. . . though I wonder, why is it that you've been in this place for over a thousand years?" With your voice as cold as long-forgotten echoes, and gaze as montone as pearls in moonlight, you met her eyes.

"I could ask you the same, why are you here? Why would a slayer candidate be so interested in justice that she would be interested in helping the no-named? What are you after, Dragonhier?" She took another step, "I'll ask you again. Why have you come here? Dragonhier. What's your purpose in suddenly appearing and shaking up this station?"

"My objective is simple: your name."

"Is that so. . .? You too. . ."

"KAISER!! You've got some nerve showing yourself!! You lunatic!!" Just as the redhead was about to attack Kaiser, a school of fishes appeared around him, restraining him and sending him away, "No one on this station can attack Kaiser unless they obtain the right to participate in the festival or if Kaiser directly requests a match. Anyone who breaks this rule and attacks, shall vanish immediately under the orders of the administrator, right?"

"What a ridiculous rule." Khun mummered as you felt Baam stiffen next to you.

"So you've done your research. This rule is one of the reason we've maintained this station until now. If you can't follow the rules, you should leave. Although, once you enter, you can't leave." She outstretched her hand to you, pointing at you, "But you, Dragonhier, needn't wait any longer since you'll just cause choas on this station if I leave you alone any longer. By the name Kaiser, I hereby request a match with you."

"You must now put your name on the line to fight me, Dragonhier!"

Baam grasped at your arm, his voice a hushed whisper, his voice a bit too serious, "I should fight on your behalf."

You surpassed a wry smile, "That may just anger Kaiser, Baam."

"T-this is so sudden. It's happening so much more quickly than I expected. . .!" Khun mummered as Xia Xia spoke to Shibisu through her pocket, "Kaiser requested a match!"

"If a FUG slayer candidate loses her name in a match it must be the worst humiliation to FUG!" Out came an invisible weapon, cutting through the air to you.

"It's an attack! Watch out!!" Khun shouted. A fish of hydro from your hands knocked it away. You stared at the odd reel inventory next to her, the item but a distortion of space-time shape in your eyes.

"W-what kind of attack was that!? I couldn't see it. . .!" Baam sidestepped, staring at the rip through the ground. You hummed, crossing your arms as you analyzed her weapons.

Is it supposed to be invisible. . .?

"Stay out of the fight. You have been warned, you will disappear."