[center][h3]Terauchi Temple[/h3][/center]

[center]~ [@AzureKnight] (SHI, HIN & ATS), [@Enkryption] (CEC & CRL), [@The Irish Tree] (EUL & LIL), [@Rezod92], [@Restalaan] (SKA & GRI) ~[/center]

A day passed with the taskforce members settling personal matters. The only incident being the Amethyst Prince Na'kratz's close brush with death from [u]Cecilia's[/u] sniper shot. Fortunately, [u]Liliana[/u] was there to administer some quick healing magic to keep the Varjan prisoner alive while [u]Skarsneek[/u] took him to Ayu for further treatment. While abuse of prisoners was normally considered inappropriate, no one exactly sympathized with an Amethyst Prince, a Varjan caste known for depravity and debauchery. Thus, the matter stayed more or less quiet.

The next morning, Takeshi called for the taskforce to be assembled in the main courtyard. As they moved, some members would be stopped by certain people.

As soon as [u]Shizuka[/u] and Revuel ran into each other, the spellcaster immediately voiced his thoughts. "[color=cyan]I sensed powerful magics yesterday, Sir Shizuka. I hope the talk you had with him went better than I assume?[/color]" When [u]Kerry[/u] passed by, Revuel stopped and followed her with his glowing eyes. Narrowing as the Hornet went, before continuing. "[color=cyan]She... The child is no longer with her.[/color]" He then glanced at the azure swordsman, his expression exasperated. "[color=cyan]...This group of monsters is probably the most I am weary of.[/color]" The ex-Warlock then walked away and let [u]Shizuka[/u] continue on to Takeshi.

Meanwhile, [u]Skarsneek[/u] and [u]Liliana[/u] would be approached by Ayu who put a hand on her hip. "[color=red]I know Takeshi called for all of you so I'm gonna make this short, that Amethyst Prince Na'kratz wants to see you. Probably has something to do with taking care of him yesterday. The good kind of 'taking care of', I mean. You can go see him after Takeshi and all, if you're interested in seeing him that is.[/color]" The woman removed her hand from her hip and assumed a concerned face. "[color=red]You two be careful, okay? He may be missing an arm and severely injured, but he's still an Amethyst Prince. He's over at the medical huts.[/color]" Ayu then waved the monsters goodbye.

Once the taskforce was complete before Takeshi, the young lord would immediately speak. "As you all know, much of the local allies we have recruited have gone ahead to Castle Kaneda to prepare for our father's rescue. I hope the taskforce is done handling their businesses because I'd like us to join them and finally rescue my father." He declared to the mostly-yokai taskforce. "If we set out now, we'll arrive there by nightfall. I know that castle and I have a plan ready to take that castle with the numbers we have. I will explain once we're all there." Each second that passed with his father in captivity, the deeper his anxiety worsened. A feeling that he wore on his sleeve for the taskforce to see. He wanted nothing more than to ride out and bust Castle Kaneda's doors open if he could.

"Are there any questions?"