Ikuno smiled at her, “Kal is a fine young man and my servant for today. Eporner “Damn it! “Yield! Sadly, her skin had turned mostly green the last time they were in the area and she had barely been able to buy their small supply of saké. “Well she can’t stay here with me, you live hours away in the opposite direction of her village and I’m sure you and your mother could use the help on the farm.”
Kal thought about what she said for a second before grumbling, “Damn logic.”
Ikuno smiled at the knights, “Now that that ugly business is out of the way may I see your crystal, Sir Balthus?”
“I suppose so,” he said taking the necklace off and handing it to the oni, “its drained and I doubt one with your power could use it.”
Ikuno inspected the crystal, “I have no intention of using it, but I heard something when you had your
