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#1Ryuko 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:53 pm

Ryuko

Tap... tap... tap...

the sound of the raindrops clattering against the window was the lone sound hearable in the meeting room. One thing she did have to admit after her visit to the headquarters of the Rune Knights was that their choice of furniture and decorations was stylish if anything. Even someone like her couldn't help but admire the beauty of the craftsmanship.

Speaking of herself, after her meeting with her benefactor Esperia found herself currently gazing outside the window, looking at the forestry surrounding the headquarters. Nature was always something she enjoyed, so even amidst the downpour, the scenery was oddly comforting to her.

But now was not the time for such relaxation. She was here for a reason, a purpose even. Walking over to the table she allowed a single finger to graze the surface. If she wanted to prevent this grudge-filled war from consuming Fiore, her only choice was to take down the instigators of such a conflict. It was for this reason she had chosen to accept the summonings to travel to Era. She was not here for pleasantries, she was here to stop a war from happening.

But how would she accomplish this? One couldn't simply mobilize the Rune Knights. They were the forces of the kingdom and by extension that of the Magic Council. The only reason they would take arms is to protect the peace of the kingdom, or if something would threaten the world as a whole.

It was this awareness that had become a key factor in her plans. Sometimes knowledge itself could become a weapon to be wielded by its possessor, and if there was one thing Esperia possessed, then surely it was knowledge.

Fortunately, her presence here did come with a fair degree of benefits, as evident when she was allowed to call upon a page to search for one of the Captains. This one in particular could be an important partner in ensuring peace would become a reality within Fiore. She turned her gaze back away from the table and walked back toward the window, a soft hum escaping her lips. "If only it isn't too late..." One never knew what to expect when it involves individuals like Erebus, their way of thinking was too erratic, to emotional, and bereft of logic at times that she couldn't help but feel cautious. She disliked being unable to predict what people would do.

#2† Aleja 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:58 pm

† Aleja


"What was her name again?" Alejandro asked the woman walking beside him, she held a few papers for him look over regarding the mysterious shadow Entities that had been popping up all over the city. They didn't have any leads so fa because these shadow creatures couldn't be contained. They vanished upon their demise and it seemed like they could self destruct whenever they chose to. As if the country wasn't already in shambles. The Seated Knight handed the papers to the Captain who simply placed them on his desk. "Esperia Ivalice. Former member of Fairy Tail and Blue Pegasus as far as we know. She has...quite a profile. Apparently she's been seen using all different types of magic. She's strong, I can tell you that much..." The elf nodded. He heard that name before but he could't place an image to her face. It wasn't like she wasn't well known either.

"Mmkay, and why am I meeting with her?" Days usually just passed him by, they became distant memories by the time his next shift started. Drowning in field work would do that to you. Even for a captain he had very little interaction with the other captains or the rest of the Rune Knights for that matter. A series of event had led to him being next in line for captain commander. Once the paper work went through it'd be solidified, so he was already tossing those under him around to organize a meeting with the other commanders. "She's joined the rune Knights as a captain, captain. She's pending to becoming the Commander of the Interrogation department. Apparently she's got connections and the Magic Council's good will." Then that was it then, there were four people filling in the seats of all four divisions.

"She sounds important...Alright, thanks Isabella."

The Celdruan smiled warmly. Isabella nodded before handing Alejandro the rest of the papers and going about her day. This is what being a Rune Knight Captain consisted of; brief conversations, always serious, always...forgettable. This meeting wouldn't follow that trend. No, this meeting was apart of something bigger, the Nephilim could feel it. Why else would another pending captain commander want to meet him? If it was a favor she wanted, she may have been out of luck. Alejandro had an overwhelming amount of work, surely more than the other captains did and he was the youngest out of them all. Soon enough he'd find out. As he approached the door of the meeting room he could see that there was only one person there and their Mana level was massive. "Hm."

The wooden door creaked open and revealed a beautiful black headed woman, like something out of a Fairy Tail. Alejandro raised an eyebrow in curiosity before moving towards the window and extending his hand. It was second nature by now, all these meetings and introductions. If this was another one of those boring ass inventory meetings- "Captain Esperia Ivalice, right?." Always with that warm, charming smile. For someone apart of such a bloody department, he was extremely gentle. "Nice to meet you."

#3Ryuko 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:22 pm

Ryuko

Alejandro's arrival did not go unnoticed, for upon the opening of the door the raven-haired female turned toward Alejandro. Her lips curved into a gentle smile, her scarlet gaze fixated on his facial features. Yes, from the first impression Alejandro looked like a male, a member of the elven species but there was something more about Alejandro. Something that made them stand out as someone special. "Alejandro of House Celdrua, a pleasure to finally meet you in person."

She gently shook Alejandro's hand, motioning with the other toward the table as she offered for them to take a seat. Meanwhile, she would approach the other side of the table and pull a chair backward opposite of his, after all, it was only proper to be face to face with someone during a conversation.

"I thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet me. As much as I desire to reassure you by saying that I'll keep it brief, this conversation might take a while, especially considering its contents."

A gentle sigh escaped her lips as she sat down, her gaze not leaving Alejandro's face for even a moment. "The reason I decided to ask for you rather than the other captains is that I think you are quite suited for what I am about to tell~ From what I heard: People praise your earnest and hard-working nature. That you have a fair sense of justice, and that despite being ambitious you don't let it consume you. Important traits for a Rune Knight to have."

Her smile faded for a moment as the topic shifted slightly. "Surely you must have noticed it also: While on the surface the Rune Knights seem to be holding their ground, the fact remains they suffered a lot of casualties in recent days. The invaders from another realm, conflict across Fiore which show the stirring of these with ill intentions."

Esperia shook her head for a moment. "The current situation is a delicate one. With most of the former captains gone, there is a clear absence of leadership. Which is troubling considering the knowledge I obtained."

She closed her eyes and pondered for a moment. "What do you think about the state that the Rune Knights find themselves in currently?"

She waited for Alejandro to speak, her eyes opening to focus on him once more as she listened to the man's response. "Then again, I didn't simply bring you here to lament about the current state of affairs. As Captain of a department like yours, I was hoping to get your input onto something more delicate and severe." She paused, her elbows resting on the table as she brought her chin to rest on the back of her hands. "Tell me Alejandro: Have you heard of the Midnight Cult before?" A sudden question, but judging from the more serious look on her face it was clearly an important question the vampire had posed for Alejandro.

#4† Aleja 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:54 pm

† Aleja


One couldn't deny the powerful presence Ms. Ivalice had. Her gentle smile, her charisma, the way she graced the floor beneath her with every step spoke volumes about how she viewed herself. The confidence oozed out of her pores. The Nephilim found his seat offered to him by the newest captain of the organization and listened actively as she began to speak. There was a small lacrima device planted on his ears for quick and easy communication with his platoon, so at a moments notice he could spring into action. His gentle silver eyes baring small bags beneath them looked into her motherly gaze. She began by acknowledging Alejandro's work ethic then jumped into the reason the meeting was called. A plethora of things had been said regarding the current status of the country. To sum it up, the government was knee deep in a lake of shit in more ways than one. A page could see that with their eyes closed.

While at first Ale felt as though this meeting was about a power grab for the newly inducted captain, he soon learned that that was the furthest thing from what was happening. A question had been thrown, one that they hadn't gotten the chance to answer though It was probably for the best considering Esperia had something specific to raise. Midnight Cult. "Ahh, Midnight Cult. Yes, a group of Morrigan's Worshippers. It's where Odin Morningstar hailed from. My department has been tracking them for quite some time. Every day we find more of them, It's a war they're losing." He exhaled before leaning back. "To be quite honest, they're a pain to deal with. Like mosquitoes. You capture one, and four more pop up but ever since Odin's death we've found that there are less of em in Oak city."

"Why'd you ask? Don't tell me they're starting their shit again..." Their silver eyebrow arched. The Stellan hoped to the gods that Esperia didn't find something that would require Secret Service, they were already running low on recruits. One thing after another, every damn day...

#5Ryuko 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:13 pm

Ryuko

"Your information is partly correct~" She smiled gently, her tone clearly one of praise after which she continued. "They worship a certain interpretation of her. Simply said, they worship an entity that according to their beliefs would consume the world and leave nothing in its wake. Simply said they are a doomsday cult that wants to bring a world-ending threat into existence."

She heaved a sigh, after which she gently lowered her hands onto the table. "Thanks to some internal investigations we discovered some new intel about this cult, and the fact they are associated with multiple other factions. Some being cults that for example worship demons... Others are more complex in their ambitions. For example the guild of dark mages known as Eternal Nightmare. They were formerly led by Odin Morningstar."

She tapped a hand on the table, revealing a small vial that contained a piece of paper that was rolled up inside it and gently slid it over to the other side of the table. "As you can likely understand, that makes cults like these our natural enemies, groups that in their zealous desire would see the world burn, endangering innocents and often they even bring us personal losses right?"

If Alejandro would open the vial he would notice that on the parchment a single name was written: "Tomoe Tanaka, the most wanted criminal on Earthland is currently in our custody. I was able to... 'convince' him to testify. As you likely understand, association with the Midnight Cult is punishable by death, so his allies might try to liberate or silence him before we can bring the crimes of his kindred to light."

She paused, her gaze darkening as she continued. "There will be a trial where the truth will be brought to light. Tomoe will be judged for his crimes by the laws of Fiore. Albeit, I would like to ask if there is a possibility of you and your department overseeing security. Surely you must understand a trial as big as this might draw attention. But an official confession will enforce the Magic Council to acknowledge the threat of these cults. Then we can finally act with initiative rather than reactionary.

She smiled briefly after which she waited for his response. "It is obviously an important decision to make, should you wish to have a meeting with the man himself I can see it arranged. We currently have decided to detain him in a secret location till his trial out of concern for his associates trying to break him free, or silencing him. But I believe you to be trustworthy enough to let such a meeting unfold."

#6† Aleja 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Thu Sep 15, 2022 12:00 am

† Aleja


Alejandro folded his arms and patiently waited for the woman before him to finish. He paid attention to the words she used and how she used them, he noticed her body language down to the taps upon the table. Having been instilled with the art of counter-deception, it was hard for the Fallen Nephilim not to pay attention to every little thing, even when speaking to another captain. In addition to Odin Morningstar's name briefly being brought to the conversation another name was added; Tomoe Tanaka. Alejandro was familiar with it. In fact there weren't a lot of criminals that he wasn't aware of. In order for him to properly do his job he had to research endlessly. Every day there was another new hotshot following in the footsteps of Odin's darkness.

Trials happened frequently at the Rune Knight tower and yet Tomoe Tanaka may have been the one criminal who had been imprisoned for an extended period of time without the luxury of a trial. It wasn't like he deserved one either. Still, if a criminal with a reputation and bounty like Tomoe was finally meeting the judge then Esperia was right. "Mm..." he pondered as she continued. Midnight Cult, regardless of who they worshipped, were amongst the oldest of Fiore's enemies. If they wanted to make a statement or protest in any way, Tomoe's trial would suffice. Esperia wanted the Secret Service there because...well..they were the secret service. Events as big as this one usually required their presence.

"Unfortunately, our numbers aren't what they used to be. As members of the S-S, we carry out missions all over the world. Bounty hunting, Monster hunting, private requests from Council reps, and as of last night we've gained a new enemy in addition to the dark raiders." Just thinking about it stressed Alejandro out. The Celdrua gently massaged his nasal bridge before sighing and leaning back in. "Keep in mind that that as high security agents, our numbers are specifically for high level government officials. We don't particularly prioritize property over our assignments- not even Headquarters. We're also never the first line of defense, that would fall under the War department." As a new member of the Rune Knights, Esperia probably didn't understand what Secret Services department entailed. So they respectfully gave her a heads up.

"But I can spare around seventy agents." he nodded. "The court will likely have soldiers on standby already as well." Lucretia Wolfenstein led the biggest department, if anyone had numbers to spare it was her.

"When is this trial?"

#7Ryuko 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:36 pm

Ryuko

Esperia nodded her head slightly at Alejandro's remark, a thoughtful frown on her expression. "A new enemy? I don't think the nobles upset at the king's decision to pardon the crimes of criminals would be willing to take action right now. Surely they must know that if we are to survive against these dark invaders we'll need a united front. Then again~ Mankind has often proved they can sometimes disregard logic for emotions in their decisions."

A weak smile lingered on her lips as she shook her head afterward. "Mhmm~ I'm well aware that your department tends to cover more delicate and important matters. I was hoping to get your involvement in security primarily because of the nature of this trial. We can't forget that Tomoe Tanaka was a major figure in the underworld. A high-ranked member of the Midnight Cult. The trial itself is a very severe risk on its own. I presume members of the cult and dark guilds alike will try to silence him. Which we can't permit, his testimony could change the opinion of the crown and the Magic Council about their tolerance toward the activities of these dark mages immensely."

Still, Alejandro was willing to spare at least seventy agents, which was a reassuring something to hear. "Yes, I believe that they will arrange a suitable force for the trial, but even then, it's hard to predict if they will just try to brute-arm their way into the trial or go for subterfuge and strike in more secretive manners. That is why agents with talents like these found in your department will become vital for ensuring the success of this trial."

A brief pause followed as Alejandro asked a question that left Esperia quiet for a moment. To reveal this intel was to be expected, but it also opened a certain risk in doing so. She raised two fingers into the air in front of her. "Weeks. The trial will take place in Crocus, It seems the Magic Council will send one of their own to observe the trial, not to mention a lot of people suffered at the hands of the Midnight Cult so I expect his execution to be quite attended."

With that said and done she waited for Alejandro's response while letting a memory briefly linger in her mind. A man stood in front of her in that memory, the weariness of a hardened life on his expression as he asked her when it was enough. Back then she didn't know how to genuinely answer him. But now she knew: To create a better world free of evil there would never be enough bloodshed. For where there is light, there will inevitably be shadows. As such it was their duty to continue fighting, to continue purging the shadows in this world. If only she could have eased his burden... But that would be a discredit to the sacrifices he had made.

#8† Aleja 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:42 pm

† Aleja


Alejandro raised an eyebrow. Esperia seemed to believe that this enemy he spoke of were the nobles. She was wrong, but Alejandro didn't feel the need to tell her that. This conversation was about a different subject entirely anyway. A new creature lurked in the shadows, something unlike they had ever seen before. Of course there was already so much going on that Alejandro decided to keep it under wraps for now. If it just so happened that the threat couldn't be eliminated then it'd have to be something talked over with the magic council. Esperia seemed to know a lot, but Alejandro decided that some things even the one next in line to command the interrogation department didn't need to know.

The Captain continued speaking, acknowledging the defined duties of people committed to the Secret Services devision. She understood what they did- at least that's what she expressed, but perhaps she wasn't cognizant of the fact that they were the department with the least amount of members. Still, Alejandro was willing to provide her with what she needed. He believed that the trial was in fact important, but seeing as they had already pursued and destroyed many high ranking cultists, he lacked the ability to understand why she may have needed more than that seventy agents- not that she was asking for more of course. The Nephilim simply squinted his eyes and slowly nodded, following as she continued to speak.

Two weeks, hm? Alejandro nodded. As much as he wanted to give her than seventy he just couldn't risk it. "Alright then. I'll have them outside of the courts by the sixth hour." He said with a sigh. Sure, the Avariel was a captain, but that didn't mean those under him wouldn't give them a piece of their minds. The truth was, it felt like they were working harder than the other departments lately. They wouldn't complain or protest, but whew, they sure were tired. "I'd like to take you up on your offer and meet Tomoe Tanaka. I know he was transferred, but your departments been secretive about his exact location. Even the current Commander of the S-S won't tell me..." Alejandro understood though. Sometimes the Interrogation division used...questionable methods.

#9Ryuko 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:54 pm

Ryuko

Esperia smiled apologetically at Alejandro "I thank you for your cooperation, I can imagine your agents are feeling quite overworked with the recent state of affairs, so I truly am grateful for each and every one of them willing to ensure this happens."

When Alejandro showed his desire to meet Tomoe Esperia's expression remained unchanged, instead she nodded her head lightly. "An understandable precaution. In fact, should you dig deep enough you will likely be told that Tomoe Tanaka is in a special ward in the Era Dungeon, but that one is merely a scapegoat."

She paused for a moment to let these words sink in. "As you can likely understand Tomoe has a lot of enemies both among his own kin and the officials. As such a scapegoat was prepared in the dungeon, should they try to silence him, they will have silenced the wrong man."

She smiled, a glint in her eyes suggesting such mischief was not below her as she continued. "The real Tomoe is in my custody currently. I can take you to him if you'd like. It wouldn't take long at all, in fact to others it might seem we didn't leave the room."

A curious offer perhaps, but if Alejandro looked into the left eye of the woman, he would likely notice that the iris of the crimson eye was a unique shape. "To go further into detail: Tomoe Tanaka is currently imprisoned in my own personal dimension. Because of the nature of his confinement, it is impossible for him to leave said dimension without my aid, do try not to pass this intel even to others in your department. Aside from us two and the Captain Commander of my department, only the Magic Council is aware of this. The risk is too high to let him stay in a dungeon, considering the Midnight Cult or their allies might take drastic action to silence him. Something we can't let happen till his testimony comes to light"

She gently slid her chair backwards and gestured to the clear space at the end of the table. "If you wish to meet him right now, just let me know and I'll create a portal for us."

As the vampire had given her offer, she waited to see if Alejandro would accept it. Still, even to him it must had come as a surprising revelation, that the Tomoe Tanaka currently in the dungeons of Era was in fact a fake, a trap prepared by the Interrogation department.

#10† Aleja 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Fri Sep 16, 2022 2:08 pm

† Aleja


Alejandro nodded. As stressed and as tired, as irritable and easily annoyed as he was, he was always happy to help. Esperia's eyes shined a vibrant red color, but one of her eyes were different. Between the both of them was a hint of Mischief that Alejandro definitely took note of. The Angel of Death didn't trust her yet, but he felt a strong sense of...something inside of her. She was a vampire no doubt about that and while they had a tendency to lean towards the darker spectrum, he found Esperia to be different. "Indeed." he said. Suddenly, beneath his gloves that thing started happening. His veins pulsated, he could feel the contract he had accidentally accepted trying to force him to do something. Beneath his closes his veins were likely burgundy, symbolizing the unholy energy of the Seraphim creature he was bound to.

The energy climbed from his head, up his chest, then began to make its way up his neck. Not now... the Stellan thought. The captain clenched his jaw as he fought the power of the mysterious Seraphim. Ever since that fateful day where he nearly destroyed his family's home, the powers of the fallen had tried to force him into submission. Ale tried to play it cool in front of Esperia, but it'd be hard to fight the fact that he was holding something in...or pushing something out. "Mhm." the Nephilim mustered. It was until the Vampress revealed some breaking nose that the Seraphims power was fully forced away. Alejandro raised an eyebrow in curiosity. So that's why nobody told him where Tomoe Tanaka was, he was in this woman's personal domain?

What the hell was a Personal Domain?

"Oh, I see. Clever. The only way someone would be able to meet Tomoe Tanaka is through you. It's odd for the Magic Council and the Captain Commander of the Interrogation unit to have so much trust in a...newly appointed Captain." He said, tapping his finger on the table. "Alright Esperia Ivalice. Let's do it." Quickly he stood indicating that he was ready. "Will- Will it hurt?"

#11Ryuko 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Sat Sep 17, 2022 1:00 am

Ryuko

Esperia smiled kindly at Alejandro as she continued. "It's as much trust as the fact they know we have the same goal in mind. I want to create a peaceful future for my family to be raised up in. For that to succeed I need to be unrelenting in my hunt against evil. The Magic Council knows that, and they also know how far I'm willing to go for that ideal. It's for that reason they believe it's better for me to work with them? At least this way they have a certain degree of insight into my plans."

The vampire finished her explanation as Alejandro rose up from his seat, the question about whether it would be painful earning a soft chuckle from her. "There won't be any pain. It's like stepping through a doorway." As she spoke she activated the secret power of her Kamui eye, the space at the end of the meeting room swirling and distorting as a gateway opened. She had made it large enough to ensure the two of them could pass through it at the same time, and while she approached the gateway she hummed softly. "I'll close the gateway after us."

Once the two of them were inside Alejandro would likely notice that the dimension, they were in was a somber one. It represented an innumerable amount of randomly arranged and differently sized rectangular prisms in a dark and seemingly endless void, and at the center of the area they were in they found their target.

In a makeshift seat the man was seen, his body covered in a suit that was covered in magic runes that pulsed eerily in the darkness. Meanwhile chains surrounded him, each of them diverging into one of the four inter-cardinal directions while the man called Tomoe Tanaka looked up at them. Although he looked healthy, his eyes clearly looked vacant, as if life itself had been devoid of them.

"The runes you see on the clothing are responsible for both sapping his strength and making him incapable of casting magic. The chains restraining him also are leeching his mana so he is severely weakened. Also in case you're curious: Time in this realm is in stasis, so people don't grow older nor do they experience things like hunger."

Tomoe's gaze turned toward Alejandro as he spoke, his voice dry and heavy. "Didn't knew I was going to have a visitor..."

#12† Aleja 

From the shadows [Alejandro] Empty Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:56 pm

† Aleja


At least now he knew there would be no pain. With a smirk he nodded and suddenly the fabric of space began to tear open. In no time a hole in the air had been revealed to him. The captain raised an eyebrow, "Huh. Cool trick." He said. Alejandro followed Esperia's lead, walking through the portal as she led them into her private domain. Honestly, he half expected to see whips and paddle boards, maybe some torture tools. Alas, the domain was underwhelming. There were prisms decorated all around the dimension, floating and turning about. It wasn't as fun or as interesting as he assumed it would be, but to be here was cool enough. The two Knights walked further into the domain until finally they approached a man. He didn't look like he had been tortured, he didn't look malnourished. In fact he seemed to be quite healthy.

Tomoe had runic markings all over his clothes and his wrists were clamped with what appeared to be steel cuffs. There was one thing about him that stood out from other prisoners; his eyes. Most prisoners usually had this hopeful gaze, ambition succeeded them and they clung onto the idea that one day freedom would sing to them. This man however, Tomoe, he lacked that gaze. Alejandro raised his eyebrow as he scanned the mans body. Esperia broke down what the situation was. No hunger? No aging? Didn't seem so bad for someone with a bounty like Tomoe's. The man spoke. His voice croaked as he acknowledged Alejandro's presence. "You're famous, had to see if the rumors were true. Consider me your number one fan..." he joked. "You don't look as tough as they say you are." Finally he had met Tomoe Tanaka.

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