Journey of the Last Demon and the Female Lieutenant

Chapter 50

Keith (notice Anna's sudden change of expression): Are you mad at me?

Anna: Of course not. I was just thinking of something.

Keith: Then tell me what's on your mind. Could it be what we talked about with Sabrina?

Anna: Yes. If you don't want me to be a pure demon then I won't bring it up again.

Keith: Anna if you want to be a pure demon then I'll respect your decision. Yes, I may disagree but that will depend on the situation.

Anna: You sure it's okay?

Keith: Yes.

Sabrina (in their mind): Your life is yours to command. It's alright to ask for people's opinions but you make the final decision in the end. If you still wish to become a pure demon then I'll make sure it goes smoothly. However, it may change your personality.

Anna (after grabbing her blanket): I'll take the chance. Being a half-demon isn't enough in this war. (look at Sabrina's spirit form) I want to be a pure demon.

Sabrina (smiling): Very well.

Anna (look at Keith): Will you help me once again to master another change?

Keith (stroke Anna's head): Of course but you need to recover first before taking that step.

Anna (smiling): Okay. (in her mind) Thank you for your support, Keith.

(three days later hallway)

Soldier one (looking at Anna while she and Keith walk past): Isn't that the guest from yesterday's fight?

Soldier two (next to soldier one): It is but she looks so different. Is the guest a human or an unknown being?

Sabrina (in Anna and Keith's mind): These humans are so rude.

Anna (in Keith's mind wearing their soldier outfit while people talk in the background): Let them talk. Don't forget people under the rank of captain in other bases don't know my secret.

Sabrina: I know but they could at least keep it to themselves.

Keith (in Anna's mind): We'll be free from their chat soon.

Sabrina: That's good.

(outside office)

Keith (after knocking on the door): Yoruichi it's us.

Yoruichi (inside): You can enter.

(inside office)

Yoruichi (seeing Anna enter after Keith while sitting on her desk): Nice to see you fully recovered.

Anna (while Keith closes the door): It's thanks to your mendicants.

Yoruichi (watches Keith stand behind Anna): Has Keith told you about the conversation we had three days ago?

Anna: He has.

Yoruichi (standing after getting off her desk): So you have an answer?

Anna: I'll allow you to tell the other captains and the general. However please inform them we're not a threat.

Yoruichi: Of course. I'll personally tell them in our next meeting that will be happening next week.

Anna: However the next time we meet I'll be different.

Yoruichi: So you're leaving?

Keith: That's right.

Yoruichi: Before you go allow me to give you some surplices for your journey.

Anna: Are you sure you have enough for your base?

Yoruichi: Of course. Plus headquarters always send us surplices every week and if we're low we just hunt or fish.

Anna: Is it possible to have it ready before sunset?

Yoruichi: Leave it to me. For now, you two chill for a bit. I'll have someone bring over the surplices.

Anna (smiling): Thank you for taking care of us while we're here.

Yoruichi (while walking): If you ever need a place to stay low or hide. (touch Anna's shoulders) Please come to me.

Anna (touches Yoruichi's hand): I will.

(Anna's room)

Sabrina (in Anna and Keith's mind): That went well.

Keith (standing while his outfit glows changing into his winter outfit without his cloak): I thought Yoruichi was going to ask more questions.

Anna (sitting on the bed while her outfit glows changing into her winter outfit without her cloak): Well I don't have to hide my appearance. However, I do wonder if my appearance will change again.

Sabrina: We will have to wait and see but would it be alright to do it tomorrow?

Keith: Is there a reason that won't allow us to do Anna's request today?

Sabrina: You'll see once we reach the shadow realm tomorrow but Anna I forbid you to use magic today.

Anna (after sighing): Since I promise to listen to you I won't question what you tell me what to do.

Keith: Did you two talk in private over these three days?

Sabrina: Sorry that's my fault. I forgot to tell you.

Anna: Sabrina knows a way to make me a pure demon so to make it successful I have to follow her instructions.

Sabrina: Before I forget try to avoid any fighting.

Keith (smiling): I'll do my best Sabrina.

Soldier (after knocking on the door): Excuse me. The surplices you ask are done.

Anna (while standing): Time to leave.

Keith (and Anna's cloak appears on them): Yep.

(Yoruichi office)

Yoruichi (standing in front of the window watching Anna and Keith leaving on the same horse): They just left.

General (from a screen on Yoruichi's desk): Thanks for telling me their alive.

Yoruichi (looking at the screen after turning around): I was surprised they were alive myself. However, I have something important to tell you at the meeting.

General: Why not tell me now?