Journey of the Last Demon and the Female Lieutenant

Chapter 85

Anna: This feels nice riding in the forest while the sun is out.

Keith (riding next to Anna): Finally you look less tense.

Anna (while slowing down): This battle is important.

Keith (grabs Anna's hand when they stop): Instead of working your brain you should always keep your mind clear and fresh before an important battle happens.

Anna: Were you taught this during the war in your generation?

Keith: Yes.

Anna: So what happens if your mind is clouded?

Keith: You will end up making a mistake that will end your life.

Anna (looking to the side): I know that feeling too well. (after Keith suddenly pulls her onto his horse) What are you doing?

Keith (grabs Anna's horse rein): Just hold still.

Anna (annoyed): You know I can ride my own horse.

Keith: Let me spoil you for once.

Anna (in her mind while leaning on Keith with smiling before closing her eyes): This isn't so bad.

(Anna's mind room)

Shizuka (see Anna float down after appearing while on a sofa): Finally got through to you.

Anna (after landing): Why are you so mad?

Shizuka: I've been trying to contact you but your brain was so busy I just gave up.

Anna (sitting on the opposite sofa): Sorry.

Shizuka: Anna I know about the situation but beware of the shadow solar eclipse. The Shadow King and his army will be stronger just like how they are in the Shadow realm.

Anna: So the earth will be covered in the shadow realm effect?

Shizuka: Yes. (kneel down on one knee) Don't forget to use all your skills. (touch the pendant) Everyone behind you. They'll become your strength when you need it the most.

Anna (touch Shizuka's hand): I understand. Thank you for the warning.

(forest open area)

Keith (after seeing Anna open her eyes while leaning on a tree): Another visit from Shizuka.

Anna: Yeah. She told me that the shadow solar eclipse would appear during the war making the Shadow King and his army stronger having the same strength as when they were in the shadow realm.

Keith: That's not good. So do you have a plan when we fight the Shadow King?

Anna: Just don't hold back but something is bugging me.

Keith: Same here. However, I wonder what's giving us this bad feeling.

Anna (while the wind blows): So what are you now?

Keith: A dog demon. According to the spirit dog I was chosen to take its power but because the voice was so strong I entered the spirit dog's forbidden area. From what the spirit dog told me my parents sealed my memory and the spirit dog power because I wasn't at the right age to enter that area.

Anna: So you had a ritual?

Keith: In my dream.

Anna: Have you adjusted to your new abilities?

Keith: Thanks to Makoto's help I was able to be ready for this day without worries.

Anna: That's good. (while standing) It looks like we should head back to wait for the arrival of the Shadow King.

Keith (run ahead after standing): I'll race you.

Anna (follow behind): Let's see who's better. Someone who was born in the present or someone who's from the past generation?

Keith (while getting on the horse): Oh this old timer accepts (while Anna gets on her horse) this beautiful young lady's challenge.

Anna (while they both turn around): Don't be sad if I beat you.

Keith: We'll see who has the last laugh because I know I'll (at the same time starting his horse) be victorious.

Anna (while following behind): No fair! Cheater!

(sunset base roof)

Renji (standing next to Makoto): Their back.

Makoto: Looks like they went on a nice trip today.

Renji (Makoto laughs a bit after seeing Keith catch Anna when one of her feet tip hit the saddle while coming off her horse): What's funny?

Makoto (after catching his breath while Keith put Anna down): Nothing. It's just things never change from long ago.

Renji (see Keith and Anna guide the horse into the shead): Do you count this as spying?

Makoto (lying on the floor): Na. They don't even know we're here. Plus we were here first before they even arrived.

(night Anna room)

Sabrina (appears in spirit form while Anna is at her table writing): What are you doing?

Anna (wearing her battle outfit without her coat on): Writing a letter.

Sabirna: To who?

Anna: To Yukimaru.

Sabrina (touches Anna's shoulder): Do you think you're coming back?

Anna (after putting her pen down): That's what I'm worried about. After waking up before the meeting I saw another vision. I was at the cave of the meteor we destroyed but it was hard to understand what happen because of a bright beam.

Sabrina: That's a little bit strange.

Anna (holding an envelope in front of Sabrina after putting the folded paper in): If things do turn bad please give him this letter.

Sabrina (taking the letter): Okay.

(Keith room)

Sosuke (in spirit form floating near Keith while he sits on the open window): I wish I could fight with you.

Keith (wearing his battle outfit while his hair out): Shouldn't you be in the afterlife?

Sosuke: I got permission to come over to see this final battle.

Anna (suddenly appears in front of Keith wearing her coat while using her wing magic to float): Enjoying the view?