SOULTALE | By ShadowNTS

(Chapter XI) Arrival.

Sleeping soundly through the night, birds can be heard chirping, flowers are resonating, and the burg of Perseverance is absent and silent. Footsteps and ruffling clothes is the only thing that can be heard.

RHT: So this is the burg? I was expecting something bigger to be honest.
CHAR: We've finally arrived, now it's time to finish what we started.
RHT: Ehh, I'm gonna get a drink first.
CHAR: *sigh* of course you do.

You go up to the bar and push the doors open. The bartender is cleaning the glasses.

BAR: Welcome traveler, what can I do for you?

You approach the counter and sit on the stools. You take a look at the drinks and choose.

RHT: I'll take a sea tea.
BAR: Good choice! Sea tea is a recipe originated from the underground, they say the queen made it.
RHT: Queen? The Determined Knights' caretaker from when she was a child?
BAR: Precisely, they sure grow fast.
RHT: Time sure flies.
BAR: If you want some dessert with the tea, we have butterscotch pie!
RHT: Pie? Where have I heard that before? But no, thank you.
BAR: Alright. How's the tea?
RHT: Refreshing. Here, have a good night.
BAR: Thanks for the tip!

You get up and leave the bar. Meanwhile, the Knight is enjoying a good nights sleep. Suddenly a sound from outside her window wakes her up.

PSV: Who's wandering this late?

Shane gets up from her bed and peeks outside the window. There's nothing but darkness around.

PSV: Probably an animal or something. Better get back to sleep!

Another sound is heard from outside, this time it's the sound of rustling leaves. Shane ignores the noise, until something lands on her window.

RHT: What drives your perseverant mentality?
PSV: Who the hell-
RHT: Is it love? Is it the wish to make the world a better place? Or is it just plain old pride?
PSV: I said who the hell are you!
RHT: Does it matter who I am? After all... we're all peasants in your eyes!
PSV: Yo-!
*CHARGE*
*BOOM*

The upper floor is blown to bits, and the knight is submerged underneath all the rubble.

RHT: Guess I had too much of a high expectation.
*FWOOP*
RHT: Hmm?
*CUT*
PSV: I don't know who you are, but I won't let anyone hurt this town or its people!
RHT: Another prey fights back.

The knight is standing on top of the rubble. She unsheathes her katana from the holster and points it towards you.

PSV: State your name, devil.
RHT: *chuckle* you guessed right. :)

You dash towards the knight trying to find an opening but her sword skills are unparalleled. You throw a risky slash but it gets blocked and the knight kicks you right in the stomach, sending you flying into the field.

RHT: *cough* She's relentless.
CHAR: Sure is.
RHT: I have to find a way to beat her.
CHAR: Remember Rhett, Hate always prevails. :)

You stand up and are surrounded by smog created from the blow. The Knight could be anywhere. Suddenly you see a purple light through the smoke, and barrage of katanas fly by. But something's wrong, they missed you on accident. At that moment, a hand bursts out from beneath the ground and drags you underneath. You find yourself in what seems to be an abandoned mineshaft. With no way of knowing where your enemy is, you set out deeper into the shaft.

END OF CHAPTER XI
"Arrival"