Bandits - Village entrance - Kaji, Yasai, Kiryu, Leta, Vosswald & Village Chief
"Ah... So more come to join the fray."
The bandit tried to appear calm but one could almost literally feel the tenseness in his posture
and the way his eyes were darting nervously from opponent to opponent.
"Since you aren't alone I think should have some help too. What do you say, boys?... eh..."
The bandits suddenly didn't seem to cheerful anymore. They thought they could bully and intimidate poor and defenseless villagers. They didn't expect such heavy opposition. Doubt began to show on their faces. One of them, a small man covered from head to toe in blankets, spoke up.
"I don't know, boss. This whole idea seems a little stupid now that I think about it." "Yeah..." "Uh-huh..."
Two of his comrades voiced their agreement. The purple-robed leader made a half-turn and looked at his followers before looking back towards the village's protectors. More people began to gather. Encouraged by their saviours display of courage. Among them were the village chief and Vosswald, who was drawn here by the sound of a gunshot. The bandit leader didn't know what to do. Attacking would be suicide at this point, running away would hurt his pride. It was at this moment that the giant bandit stepped forward. It put a reassuring hand on the leader's shoulder before pushing him aside.
"My turn."
The rest of the bandits all took a couple of steps back. They looked fearful but nevertheless content to remain observers for now, their strongest acting as some kind of champion.
"I can easily take on three of you at the same time. So who wants to try?"
Its voice had something inhuman to it, something that caused fear. Whatever it was it must be at least partially demon.
And it wanted to fight.