Yuurei had been hanging out within Seven, but more so, he had not ventured anywhere within Fiore since he left the leadership to Lumikki. He had been there for certain events, but other than that his time around Fiore had been quite quick. Still, with his sights now on Seven and his interest in Joya, he decided to learn things from Central Fiore.

There, of course, were the Rune Knights, the protector of the keeps, and possibly the only ones left to protect Fiore after everyone had left. The Seraphim was hoping to see how things were governed here, so he could make sure not to use it when his island was finished being constructed, and the civilians were allowed to enter and live there freely.

It wasn’t just that, but he also wanted to see someone. That person would be Toga, who he had met when he was just a small pub. Then he fought him when he had gotten massively stronger, and he figured he would see him again to see his progress as of lately. Yuurei was not alone, Renji had joined him on this journey along with Migi, and Venom. Renji was depressed as the power of the relic that imbued him with Yuurei’s power had been destroyed down to the creation and repairs of the orb that he mended in Joya. The two walked through the streets of Era wondering what was going to happen that day.

“Cheer up Renji. We have a lot to do today.” He said to him.

Renji looked down and to the side as he was not happy about anything right now.

“Who cares, I just want to make sure that things don’t require me to back you up.” He said to Yuurei.

Yuurei sighed as he patted his head as he was on his shoulder not wanting to walk or anything like that.

“You got this I’m sure you will still be useful to me. Unless you want me to get Revy, so you could be happy.” He said to Renji.

Renji looked away blushing from hearing her name. The two moved through the streets as they were hiding themselves amongst the crowd.

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Yuurei was always dressed regularly but was always battle-ready in the wave of an arm. He looked like a relaxed laid-back person no matter where he was. His presence gave out try me even if he did his best to hide it. Those who knew of the world's power and about the famous mages in Earth Realm will notice that it was Yuurei. Some of them pointed him out and others gasping to see someone like him walking so casually around their city.

He, of course, ignored all of that as he was with Renji and they were just enjoying their time here.

“You think so Yuu? How would that be?” He asked him with a disappointed look on his face.

“I’m sure your goddess will bless the light on you. You will gain the ability that suits you best to help me out.” He said to his partner.

Renji heard those words and he hoped that would happen soon though. While they walked though, he noticed that there was someone inching closer to him. The people around him had their own movements, but none of them were directly toward him. The vibration in the air with them depicted they were just walking, but this one in particular, throughout the random movements, was heading straight in his direction.

He didn’t know who it was, but he didn’t turn to see who it was. Of course, he prepared himself for the worst-case scenario though.

“Are you hungry Renji? I am, so let’s get something to bite.” He said to his friend as they moved to a stand.

Once they arrived at their location they could see the different types of food that were here. They had a lot of small trays of pasta with different proteins. The aroma that had been let out from these things had covered this section and it made him a bit hungry.

He stared at the selection trying to figure out what he wanted to eat. The man behind the stand stood quiet as he hoped that he had a customer today.

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Yuurei was looking at what he wanted right in front of him. the Chicken Fritta Pasta with angel hair. The person who was coming closer to him was coming as two. Still, one of them had found themselves in the air, which meant that he was a mage.

“Hmm, maybe I will get the Chicken Fritta with Angel hair.” He said out loud.

Renji heard him and he nodded as he figured that was a good choice.

“I will take the same thing then.” He said to Yuurei.

It was then that the person approaching them would land behind them. The landing was nothing and they did nothing to assume or result as an attack. He looked over and heard his and his partner’s names being called out. It was someone they knew, which meant most likely friendly.

It was then he noticed that it was Toga that was there. He should have known it would have been him as well he was around the Rune Knights headquarters and well he was the only one he interacted with from here. Still, looking at him, it seemed like the young mage had gotten stronger than he was last time. That was interesting as it seemed like the young Dragon was becoming stronger quickly as the day pushed forward.

“Ah Toga, you were the one running in this direction I see. And you don’t seem to be alone.” He said this as he looked over in the direction that Strigrs was running from.

“But yes, it’s been a while. I’ve gone through a lot of time alone, so I haven’t done much interaction with a lot of people outside of those who have gone to Seven or Joya." He said to him.

It was then he heard the interaction between the woman and Toga. It was from there he could assume she was his partner when he ruffled her hair.

“It looks like Toga found himself a girlfriend. And it also seems like he’s also gotten powerful.” Renji said out loud.

He had power before and lost it recently. That was how he could tell from looking at Toga that he was much stronger than before.

“How’s it going though Toga? It seems like the Rune Knights have been keeping you busy.” He said to him making conversation.

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Yuurei heard his apology and he would wave at him as he was fine with the approach. He was actually wondering who he would bump into in this place. He was actually glad that it was him out of all people.

“No need to worry about that. I’m glad you found me is all.” He said to Toga with a smile on his face.

Then he heard about food and he slammed his fist into his left hand and remembered about that.

“Ah yes, we were about to eat something delicious food from this guy here.” He said as he pointed behind him and then turned to look at him.

It seemed like he had already prepared the food for them and was waiting for them to grab their food and pay for it. Yuurei would pay the man first before grabbing his and Renji’s meal. He heard Renji’s words, and he would give Exceed his food as he wondered how the woman would react to those words.

Renji had his meal. Hee took some of his food into his mouthande looked at Strigr. It was then that she called him his father, and hesmirkede.

“All dragons do that it seems. Drakkon’s Dragon calls him father as well. That is interesting, do I just start calling you father to Yuu?” He teased as he nudged Yuurei.

Yuurei shook his head as that was the last thing he wanted to hear from Renji. The two looked over to Toga as he was quick to explain the situation, but it wasn’t needed. The two of them gave him a smile though as they figured they could bother him about it as they heard him.

“I see, so you somehow achieved getting a Dragon baby. Who’s the mother?” Yuurei teased as he was listening to Toga.

Renji heard him and he understood where he was coming from. Still, he saw Yuurei as his best friend and someone he knew he could count on.

“Yeah that is true, you should see us when we become one.” He said to Toga that that was a different side of them that they had not shown the world.

“I understand. It is nice to meet you Strigr. I hope you have been keeping Toga out of harm's way?” He asked curious to hear what she had to say.

While he waited, though, he started to eat his food, which smelled good and made him hungrier than before.

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Yuurei heard Toga ordering food and then it followed up with Strigr explaining how he had been on a roll with his questing. That was something he used to do all the time, now he was more relaxed than anything.

“I see, that is good to hear. At least I know Toga is doing well, and getting stronger all at the same time. I, on the other hand, have been gathering a bunch of tools to use for battle. Still, I don’t think anybody wants to fight me sadly.” He said out loud, which is true.

The Champion fought in the arena, and those were enjoyable, but those outside of the arena feared to fight him. It wasn’t just that, but he was waiting for an opportunity. There was someone who spoke to him with a foul mouth, threatened to pillage his guild members, and recently threatened the life of his new Guild Master. It was one of the dark thoughts that brought Yuurei’s blood to boil as he waited for the time to take him out.

Renji heard how they met and nodded as he understood the situation. He pushed off Yuurei’s shoulder and while falling he transformed into his human form. Shirtless, with long black hair, and tattoos covering his upper torso.

“Better to eat your food in human form. I see, so you took her and now she’s been with you ever since.” He laughed as he was joking.

“I joke.” He said.

Yuurei snapped out of it when he heard his name and he nodded as he explained it better. He nodded again eating his meal now as he was happy to hear him speak. That was when he spoke about him being here, which brought Yuurei a smile on his face.

“Well, adventure always finds me, so yes figure it out later and do what you want at the moment. It’s also how I got into a lot of trouble.” He laughed a second as he would answer Toga’s question.

“I am leaving Fiore, or I already have. Paradise Dawn has moved to Iceberg, and I have been going through so much I have been living in Seven for quite some time. There was a recent tournament that allowed me to gain a city on an island of my own there.” He said as he smiled at him.

“I came to Central to get a better understanding of how the center of Fiore is governed. I want to be able to provide for the people who will be living in a place under my care alone. So, this time here will allow me to see things I don’t and things I want to do in my new city.” He said to Toga as he would eat a bit.

Migi's eyes and mouth opened up on his right hand.

“I didn’t think you were going to be telling anybody your plans outside of the Guild Yuu?” He asked him as it raised a flag for him.

Yuurei looked at his arm and chuckled swallowing the noodles.

“It’s Toga, I figured I would tell him, rather than being all secretive you know.” He said to Migi and then looked at Strigr and Toga.

Anti saw Migi speak, so he figured he would do the same thing.

“What does it matter what Yuu does? You need to mind your business Migi.” He said as the symbiote formed a little person attached to Yuurei’s shoulder.

The two started bickering as they always did. Two parasites in one body had made for an interesting lifestyle.

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Yuurei’s eyes widened and were sparklingly when he heard Toga’s words. He was willing to fight him whenever he wanted. This was perfect and he had a smile on his face as he was eating his food. That was what he wanted to hear more than anything. That was when he looked over to Strigr as it seemed like she was trying to get to the real task at hand. Yuurei choked a bit, slamming his fist into his chest before looking at the two of them.

He kept eating his food while Migi and Anti were doing their usual. He looked over to Toga when he heard what he had said and he laughed a bit. These were by chance, Migi had replaced his arm or else he would have had to get a robotic arm.

“Migi can detach from my body. This right arm is basically him replacing my former arm. I lost that against a Seraphim. As for Anti, when I was in one of those void caverns, he jumped me and tried to take over my body. These events weren’t really fun, but I guess if you can win against a hostile takeover, then they grow on you.” He laughed a bit as that was the truth.

He would then move on to the offer of challenge that Toga had given Yuurei. He couldn’t hold his excitement on this any long and decided to speak.

“Of course, I’m happy you said this. If you want I can take us to the Arena in Seven at any time and we can have the people a show. I have a bunch of new gadgets to try out. This cool helmet, two books, these destructive gauntlets, so much.” He said as he rambled a bit, but he caught on, stopped, and started eating again.

Renji heard all of this and shook his head.

“Yeah, trust me between these two guys and the other guys messing with Yuurei, I don’t think a constant gathering of new parasites entering Yuurei’s body is the best idea. I would also like to participate in this fight. I need to use new techniques since that void version of you destroyed the ribbon that granted me the boon of your powers.” Renji said a bit frustrated that happened, but knew he would be helpful somehow.

Migi looked at Toga.

“You want to see me detach from Yuu? I can do what Anti can and that is my own person.” He said as he was boasting.

“Oh yeah, but you can’t cover Yuu’s entire body like I can. You can only live on that arm, while I can even enter your portion of Yuu’s body.” He said.

Yuurei shook his head at these two as they were never going to stop.

“You guys need to stop. You guys both do your task. Migi you make sure to hit people who think they can be far beyond reach and Anti you make sure to protect and hurt anybody who tries to hurt me.” He said this as he glared at the two before continuing his meal.

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Yuurei noticed that she had said something, but he couldn’t make out what she said. He didn’t have super hearing, but it seemed like she wasn’t pleased with the fighting between the two of them. Still, listening to the Dragon Slayer talk, he had a smile on his face. He had gotten stronger than he was last time. The Seraphim could tell just by looking at him and he was glad to know that was the case. He didn’t want to fight a battle where he couldn’t see what his opponent was capable of all the time.

“That’s good to hear. I’m glad you are eager to show me what you learned. I have a few things I've gotten new since the last time we’ve seen each other too.” He said excited that this was going be an interesting battle between the two of them.

He was finishing his meal as it seemed like Migi wanted to show off what he was capable of doing. That meant that Venom was going to do it too. He shook his head at these two as they needed to be in a room together and figure shit out. It was then his eyes went from his almost finished food to Toga who had been excited to see what Migi said he could do. The parasite looked at Yuurei and waited for him to give him permission as he was eating.

Yuurei was finishing his mean, and it seemed like Strigr was apologizing on Toga’s behalf. He chuckled a bit while eating as he was fine with it, it’s just that they caught him in the middle of eating. He kept finishing his food, and when he was done, he stood tall looking at Toga and Strigr.

“Alright, go show off.” He said to Migi.

It was then that the arm would come right off of Yuurei, leaving him a stub on his shoulder as he looked at Toga. Migi looked at Yuurei and then looked at Toga who wanted to see it. He was on all fours at the moment and he had a tail and one eye.

“This is how I look and I can independently do things without Yuurei. I’m also as strong as he is and half as fast as he is.” He explained to Toga.

This was actually the first time Yuurei ever heard about that, and he found it intriguing that Migi was that strong.

“First time, I ever heard about that. You should talk to me about what you do next time.” He said to Migi as the parasite had a smirk on his face.

Anti heard all of this and he decided to join in on the action.

“I can do this.” He said to Toga before covering Yuurei’s entire body with white and black symbiote.

It covered his entire body and left Yuurei’s face uncovered

“I can also cover Yuu’s face, but I don’t do that unless he asks for it.” He said out loud.

Migi shook his head as he couldn’t believe that Anti was trying to show off. Still, he knew Anti was the ultimate defense when it came to protecting Yuurei, so he wasn’t going to complain about it.

Renji was watching all of this happening while he was eating and he shook his head.

“I guess we all have things up our sleeves that you don’t know about Yuu. Just wait until the next time we fight.” He said to Yuurei as he didn't know Renji could merge with his partner, but Yuurei didn’t know that either.

“Seems like those close to me, like to keep secrets from me.” He laughed a bit as he looked at the group that he found himself with.

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Migi heard him and he had a smirk on the face he created. He got up on two legs and created blades that were on his two front legs. He was now walking on two with blades as he looked at Toga. He showed him what he could do, and he was able to fight in this form without a problem. The fact that he was small and running around would be scary to anybody on the battlefield. He could also extend his limbs up to ten meters which made him even more lethal.

“Well, I've never been in this form, but yeah I’m as powerful as Yuu. I am his right arm after all, so the power behind his right hand is also distributed to me.” He explained to Toga letting him understand.

Yuurei heard Toga’s excitement through all of this, and he hadn’t known that Migi was that strong. That was a scary parasite if he ever saw one. Hell, this guy was scarier than Venom in many ways. He looked at Toga as he spoke to him and laughed at the last bit he said. It was true that Yuurei had gained many powers throughout his journey. He had also lost many as well, but that was okay with him. He knew that by losing his other abilities, he would fit new ones and replace them.

“Yes, but today is the day I found out about Migi being that strong myself. I should try it out next time, have in battle I mean. But yes, that seems to be the gist of things, and it’s not even the end of it.” He said to Toga as that was something he would have to see.

Yuurei also had a cape that would be able to protect him, if he failed to do so himself.

“Alright you two, show and tell is over.” He said to Migi and Venom.

The two of them had returned to their rightful place, Venom somewhere within Yuurei, and Migi becoming Yuurei’s arm as the Seraphim squeezed to be happy it was back.

“It’s okay Strigr, it is Toga’s nature to be this way. I don’t mind it at all. Trust me I enjoy it more than you think. Still, enough about me what about you Toga? What new things have come your way? If you have gone on reckless and many adventures, then it means you picked quite a few stuff right?” He asked him curious to hear what he would say.

Yuurei knew from experience, adventure meant some form of reward in the end, it was what happened to him most of the time, so the same could be said for Toga. Renji was just eating his food and watching everything unfold. The young dragon was very polite as it seemed like she could sense the power coming from Yuurei.

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The interaction with Toga had been an interesting thing. the way he acted was something similar to how he did when they first met back then. It was good to see that he didn’t change much in terms of how he was. The young man had become stronger than he was prior and that was good to know. If he ever went evil, he was glad to know that there were a few people in this world who could hopefully take him out.

Still, he could tell that Toga was sad when he put his arm back, but it was something he did due to the fact that he didn’t want others to continue gathering like they were right now. The Seraphim had relaxed as he was waiting to see what Toga would tell him.

It seemed like the young man in front of him had ascended to a godly being now. That was nice and interesting to hear. There were a lot of those running around lately. Then the fact that the fire dragon abilities he had prior weren’t the same but even stronger than it was. Now that was interesting and he was curious to hear more about it. Of course, the last thing that topped everything he had said was that the young man had gotten a new sword. His eyes sparkled like a kid, as Yuurei was a weapon specialist, so weapons did excite him.

When he spoke about Strigr, he figured that she was a much more powerful Dragon than the others. Of course, he fought ones even stronger than her. when he was about to say something it seemed like Strigr had scolded Toga for not explaining things to Yuurei. He chuckled a bit as he summarized his year and then told him that he wanted a Migi someday, which brought Yuurei to laugh.

“You got to show me your new power, and the sword, what kind of sword?” He asked as he went on to comment on the last thing he said.

“I don’t think we could get you a Migi. This came from the fractured sky in Talaz Lagaar. I was fighting something on that island when Migi fell from the sky, so I don’t know if that would be possible, but who knows.” He said to Toga.

Renji finished his food as he looked at everything that happened. The Exceed looked at the group of people who were looking at them. When they saw the glare, they walked away from them as he sigh and looked at Toga.

“Why would you want something that can try and take you over? If Migi had gotten it his way back then, Yuu wouldn’t even be here today. The same thing with his Anti-Venom.” He said explaining to Toga.

Migi looked at Renji and he wanted to say something, but he was the senior of the group of people who surrounded Yuurei. He wouldn’t go against him just because of who he is.

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He heard his words and it seemed like he was the third person in Earthland to obtain one of the same katanas. He knew that Alisa was the holder of one, then it was Drakkon, and now it seemed like Toga was another one. He wondered how good that weapon was if so many people sought out the power. Still, to hear that he thought of Alisa as a mentor and a friend annoyed him a bit. It was the darkness within him. He lost his best friend, the person he loved due to the negligence of that guild. She had died while she was a Blue Pegasus, and the demon and oni within used that feeling to fill his anger toward that guild. His brow creased with the mention of her name.

“I see, interesting to hear that.” He said it would take him a second to release the frustration from his expression and do his best to get back to how he was.

He was happy to hear that Toga wanted to surpass Alisa, and he was sure that he would. Hell, there were a lot of people much stronger than that woman was and he could only feel that it was a lack of her being threaten by outside sources.

Renji heard his words about what he said, and he closed his eyes for a second as he was trying to gather himself. It seemed like he didn’t understand the situation of what Migi was. Still, it wasn’t a topic to continue on with, so he would leave it at that.

“I also heard Drakkon has one of those Yamato things. It seems like a very powerful blade if more than two people use it.” He said to him as he was curious about the blade more than anything.

He buried his thoughts about the woman as he was bringing himself back to his current interaction with Toga. Renji had thrown out the bento that was given to them to eat. He would come back and he looked at Toga.

“So, you said your Dragon powers level up. Does that mean you don’t have that Inferno stuff anymore?” He asked Toga wondering what he would say.

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Yuurei nodded as he heard him speak about how surprised he was that Drakkon had one. He was a man who only used katanas from what Yuurei gathered. When he heard him ask if Drakkon had gotten one from Alisa, he chuckled a bit. He didn’t think Drakkon interacted much with anybody who didn’t want chaos. That was why he kept an eye out for him, but as of lately, he was too busy to keep him in check.

“I doubt it. He probably got it another way. It is a blade with dimensional properties, so I could see him pulling something to get it from a different universe." He said this to Toga.

Yuurei did know about the multiverse and it was due to fighting a Yuurei from a different universe. It seemed like they weren’t the only ones of their kind in this world or another. Then he clapped his hand and also thought of himself.

“I’m pretty sure with the time I’ve been around weapons, and the work I’ve put in as a blacksmith, that even I can replicate weapons for anybody who needs or wants it.” He was that confident in his work.

He had found out that he came from special blacksmiths a while ago, and he was basically the last of his kind besides his father. And with Brone’s help, he was able to master his craftsmanship and make his own weapon as well.

“That is why I started fixing my own weapons and stuff. It’s been pretty easy to and not out of the way now.” He stretched his arms into the air a bit as he was glad to continue chatting with Toga.

Renji waited to hear what he had to say, and Yuurei did the same. It seemed like he didn’t have Inferno anymore, but it was an evolution of it and it was not just fire but more than that. The Exceed and the Seraphim were curious to see it more now than ever. Still, it seemed like it would be interesting to see in the future.

“I can’t wait to see it in action. Thinking about it makes me want to say we should go to Seven right now, and check it out.” He said to Toga with a smirk on his face.

Renji chuckled as it seemed like Yuurei couldn’t contain himself. Hell, he didn’t even wait a day before reaching out to Toga to do battle.

“Of course, you would escalate the process and want to rush into battle. At least enjoy the time right now with Toga wait a day and then you two could fight.” He said to Yuurei.

Yuurei looked over at Renji and sighed with disappointment. Still, he was right and he would listen to him without a problem.

“Fine, you’re right. I will wait a bit then before bothering Toga with a big fight.” He said to everyone.”[/color] He looked around to see if there was anything for them to do right now.


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Yuurei heard Strigr agree with Renji and he frowned that this was the case. Still, it seemed like Toga was fine and eager to get into a fight with him, but it seemed like today wouldn’t be the day. He rubbed his chin and he figured it was okay. If they couldn’t fight today then they would fight tomorrow then.

Renji would hear the commotion between the party and he shook his head. He looked over to Yuurei to shake his head again at what he had done. The Seraphim rubbed the back of his head now embarrassed from his partner’s gaze. Yuurei looked at Toga as he was bringing up something for them to do. He nodded as if he was fine with that.

“Sure, that sounds like a plan, and then if you feel like it tomorrow we can head to Seven. It doesn’t seem like Renji and Strigr want to go today, so that’s fine.” He had a smile on his face as he looked over to Renji, knowing he would say that.

Still, they were going to be drinking today, and he didn’t mind that. He just hoped that there wasn’t anybody stupid enough to start trouble with Yuurei. The young man looked around trying to figure out where they should go. It was only then that he remembered that he didn’t know any good spots around here.

He had been around this area many times, but never for pleasure. He was always here for business. In a sense right now he was here on business, but it seemed like pleasure crept up on him today.

“I will follow you then Toga. You know this place better than I do when it comes to that sort of stuff.” He smiled at him.

Renji looked at Strigr and wondered if she was a drinker or a watcher.

“Will you be drinking to Strigr? Or is that not your scene?” He asked her wondering what she would say.

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Yuurei heard her words and he waved his hand as it seemed like she had misunderstood him. He didn’t say she wasn’t going to go with them to Seven, but that these two didn’t want to go today was all.

“I’m sure you would go with him to support him. I’m just saying you didn’t want to go today is all.” He wanted to clarify that.

It was then he looked over to Toga as it seemed like he was excited about drinking with him. It made him smile to know that Toga wasn’t afraid of him or that he didn’t want him near him either. He would follow Toga after the young man had told them the drink was on him. That was good because Yuurei had bought a lot of materials to build items that had left him with little to no jewels left.

He wasn’t even done with his ideas, which meant he was going to have to spend more jewels. The Seraphim followed behind Toga, and Renji had transformed into an Exceed so that he could be on Yuurei’s shoulder. The two followed Toga with ease now as they were moving through the crowd. The young man was able to observe Toga, and the guy had gotten faster from what he could tell. Renji looked at Strigr from Yuurei’s shoulder and he heard her words.

“I see, I guess he doesn’t understand that we mature faster than humans do.” He said to her.

He wasn’t a dragon, but as an Exceed he also reached adulthood faster than Yuurei would. Still, hearing her say she would drink a few, he nodded knowing that he had to also do it as well now.

“Then I will join you on that.” He said to her as they were moving around.

Yuurei had watched everything around him and saw how lively and normal this place was. That was a good thing and he thrived for something similar. It was then they would make a stop and when he looked at what was in front of them he saw the tavern they would drink in. It seemed from the expression on Toga’s face this was a place he had been to a lot, and his words would only strengthen the justification that this was his place to go to.

“I trust you no worries.” He said with a smile on his face.

He entered after Toga did and he heard the cheering and liveliness of this place. It was then he sat down around Strigr, and Renji turned back to his human form and sat down as well. They heard Toga’s words and he would start with their strongest ale.

“Can I get your strongest ale please.” He said as he looked over to Renji.

“I will have what she’s having.” He said as he waited for Strigr to ask for her drink.

Yuurei looked at Strigr and Toga and had a smile on his face.

“I assume you come here often Toga?” He asked him with a smile on his face.

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