The Present Day
Iseri is sitting on the docks, looking at the motionless waves, he thinks of the events twelve years ago, when The Roaring Beasts fought to break Kyo’s fate and most of them lost their lives…
He remembers that he has somewhere to be…but first he has someone to see. And as the moon peeks over the waves, the person he wanted to talk to arrives.
Gladian: Hello Iseri? You called for me?
Iseri: Hello Gladian
Gladian: Why do you want to meet me all the way out here?
Iseri: It is because I have something of great importance to share…
Gladian: And it is?
Iseri: Twelve Years ago to the day, I fought alongside a band of young warriors who mostly all died that day and to save one of their lives..I fought an enemy of great power and stature, one considered an existential threat
Gladian: And did you win?
Iseri: I did…but now I will face it once again…
Gladian: Will you win this time?
Iseri: Who knows…either way, I’m a tired man…an old one..and I want to move on with my life…
Gladian: So what are you saying?
Iseri: I am stepping down as guild grandmaster, the role was only temporary anyway…
Gladian: Who will take your place, you can’t just leave without a replacement?
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Iseri: The man who will replace me is the one who is looking at me
Gladian: Wait…you want ME to replace you?
Iseri: I cannot think of anyone better, you have a love and passion for the Century Corps and have proven that you are fit to lead
Gladian: Wow…that’s some strong praise
Iseri: I believe you can carry the corps to even greater heights than ever before…I know you can do it…
Gladian: I will serve that position with honor
Iseri: Well thank you for that
Iseri turns to walk away but another figure who looks familiar begins to approach the two of them
Hadane: Hello..have any of you seen an old friend of mine named Iseri? I was told I could find him here?
Gladian: Hey, I’m Gladian
Hadane: Hello Gladian…my name is Hadane
Iseri: Ah I did not recognize you at first…
Hadane: Huh…so you really are here
Gladian: Ah so this must be the person you saved all those years ago
Iseri: Right on the money Gladian
Hadane: I never got to thank Iseri since he was gone before I could…
Iseri: Well I am about to fight it again
Hadane: Good luck…I am appreciating the life I’ve currently lived…
Iseri: I’ll be going now…
Iseri moves to turn around but a group of ethereal figures block his way
Flandon: Did you really think you’d go to the most important fight of your life without us
Gladian: Holy crap is that who I think it is?
Sien: Hello old sport
Iseri: You’re here too…
Qushin: I mean we’re all here
Illun: Can’t spell duel without you?
Hadane: It’s so kind of you to remember?
Xen: We’re in this with you Iseri…let us fill your soul, so we can be with you every step of the way
Ikutaro: It’s an honor to fight alongside you once again
Acantha: And maybe it’ll end better for everyone
Gladian: Even you are here?
Acantha: Why wouldn’t I be here?
Iseri: Well then…if you insist upon it…then let’s set off for one more adventure…all of us together…in it till the end…
Hadane: Good luck
Sien: He’ll need it
Gladian: He damn well does…
Iseri heads out on the boat and sails off into the water, with the spirits following him across the waves…
Gladian: So your name was Hadane?
Hadane: It is
Gladian: How would you feel about joining the Century Corps?
Hadane: I think it sounds like an idea that is appealing to me
Gladian: Then let’s get on it
And thus, the two of them head back to the guild under the guise of darkness
