I promise, I'll heal you

Chapter 18: A Forged Bond

Elsewhere on the mountain; Aaron and Aphmau looked at all of the deceased Corps members.

Aphmau: “It seems there’s no survivors in this area.” “According to the report, a few new Mizunoto-ranked members arrived and went up the mountain shortly.” “They must have all been killed.”

Aaron: “Let’s go.”

The two began to run. As they ran, Aphmau tried to get along with Aaron.

Aphmau: “The moon is so beautiful.” “We’re finally on a mission together.” “Let’s get along well.”

But Aaron just spoke bluntly.

Aaron: “I came here to slay demons.”

Aphmau: “You’re so cold.” “All right, then, let’s split up here.” “I’ll search from the west.”

Aaron: “Understood.”

They split up, and as Aphmau ran by the west side, she heard some chirping in distress.

Aphmau’s mind: “I wonder what’s that chirping?”

Then Sky’s blue robin, Amber, came to her, and it seemed to be in distress.

Aphmau: “Hm?” “A Siberian Blue Robin?” “I wonder what it's doing here?”

Amber wanted her to follow them back to Sky to help her. Aphmau was a little confused.

Aphmau: “Are you hungry, little one?”

Amber shook their head and motioned to follow them.

Aphmau: “Ah, I see.” “You want me to follow you.” “Alright, lead the way.”

Amber gladly and quickly led Aphmau back to Sky. Back with Pierce and Ein; Pierce swung his blade at the demon, but it wasn’t able to cut through its arm.

Pierce: “This is bad!” “My blade can’t cut through!”

The demon was about to throw a punch at him when Ein stopped it with his blades. But just with Pierce; Ein can’t cut through them.

Ein: “His skin is incredibly tough!”

The demon threw them off into the river.

Pierce: “I can’t slash him even if I use an attack!” “What should I do?”

The demon ran towards him about to attack.

Spider Father: “Don’t come near my family!”

Pierce quickly jumped as the demon smashed a boulder into pieces. Ein came running and was about to swing his blades.

Ein: “Curse you!”

But the demon smacked him away as his body ran against the shallow river. He got back up, but he was in pain.

Ein: “It hurts so much!” “He merely swung his arm!” “Yet it’s so powerful!” “It’s no good!” “I’m not at full power!” “Not to mention, the bleeding is making me stumble!”

Then, the demon began to chase him while Pierce was doing something to help Ein.

Pierce’s mind: “Water Breathing!” “Second Form!” “Improved, Lateral Water Wheel!”

He sliced a thick big tree down, and it fell onto the demon, and it seemed to get stuck. He called out to Ein.

Pierce: “Ein!” “Are you okay?”

He looked at him and what he did.

Ein’s mind: “He did that?” “That was some move, dammit!”

As the father demon was stuck underwater, Pierce was getting ready to cut off its head.