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[h2][color=c4df9b]Kurokono[/color][/h2]
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[color=c4df9b][i]What just happened?[/i][/color] While passing by, Kurokono was puzzled when his surroundings that was obviously collateral damages by the "two ronins" suddenly restored to a clean state. [color=c4df9b][i]Just what was that...?[/i][/color] He tried to maintain his nonchalantness to the situation, that was a feat that he had not seen before, that goes beyond even his own realm of common sense. On the second thought, he was relieved that he chose the wiser decision of blending in, otherwise he would end up being pulverised by one of the things of the "era" that he doesn't know about. [color=c4df9b][i]This era is more chaotic than I thought...[/i][/color]

[color=c4df9b][i]Vesta Celunaga?[/i][/color] Kurokono being at a further distance now, could barely make out the details of the conversation. He realized Vesta's way of speech to Malakus is more of someone of a high infleunce, than a mere "ronin". And it seems that she was the one who used that "sorcery thing". [color=c4df9b][i]Don't tell me she is the heir to the Shogun family?...[/i][/color]

Kurokono slowed down his walking pace, as he noticed Zin approaching Vesta. [color=c4df9b][i]Dragon... Magic...? Aren't they just legends...?[/i][/color] He almost let out a gasp in astonishment, that lady was definitely the Shogun's daughter, for quite the number of "bodyguards" to gather around her in what it seems like a moment to him. He had heard legends of the "Shogun" raising Dragons, but he didn't believe it until he overheard what was in front of him. Zin was probably Vesta's pet dragon, and seeing how she mentioned "human form", she definitely could transform if she want. [color=c4df9b][i]That sorcery thing was magic...?[/i][/color] Kurokono didn't believe in magic obviously, until today when he saw how something isn't supposed to happen have happened. 

[color=c4df9b]"First, that Vesta girl is the Princess,"[/color] Walking to the end of that street, Kurokono hid at a corner, trying to grasp his head on the current situation. [color=c4df9b]"Second, Dragons and Magic exist. So, someone tried to assassinate the Princess, but a Samurai and her bodyguards stopped that assassination attempt. And that happened when I was strolling around here, Wow..."[/color] He spoke to himself. There is no need for him to gather information at an inn anymore, just tailing them and overhearing their conversation will be more than enough to gather knowledge of the politics of "Kyoto". He needed to get at least the general idea of Magic, 'cause the last thing he wanted is for something strange like that to be used against him.

As a precaution, Kurokono put on his penguin mascot suit, though it isn't really meant for this purpose, but its good enough for a disguise in an "era like this". With quite a number of warriors with seasoned instincts around there, he knew that he will be discovered eventually. So, taking cover at the hidden corner, he peeked out for a moment to see that they're still there, trying to overhear more of their conversation, his right hand is positioned near his sword, being on alert for situation of his cover blown.

~ [@ZekariVoblis][@Forett][@Spriggs27][@Lucius Cypher][@Lunarlors34]