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It was dark. It was cold. It was suffocating.

"Don't give up"

I couldn't stand the situation I was in. I hated this and wanted to leave but I can't. I was stuck in my predicament.

"Don't give up!!"

*breath in*.. *breath out*

The child of the most arrogant man shall not falter. He must remain strong even in the worst of times.

I miss everyone.. I've been stuck here for a long time.. I need to get back to them. Eucliwood.. Mordred.. Ahri.. Amagi.. everyone.

"It's hard now, but you must not give up"

I know. I have to.. keep looking forward. I must stay sane while finding a way out.

I could hear the sounds of someone walking towards me as I prepare myself for more of the usual.

Kiara: "My, my. What do we have here?~"

She circled around me while tracing her finger around my torso.

Kiara: "Have you given up yet? You've been here for weeks already. Your friends won't be able to find you and your constantly being drained of mana. Don't worry, I'm putting it to good use. I'm using it for myself and Kama"

I stay quiet as I take long winded breaths of air.

Kiara: ".. I've drained you countless times to the brink of death, stabbed you countless times, I've drained you mentally with thoughts of murdering everyone you know and punishec you in a variety of ways"

She grabbed me by the chin and forced me to look at hee.

Kiara: "How are you not corrupted yet? Why can't I touch your heart? WHY ARE YOU BEING SO DEFIANT?!"

I grin while chuckling to myself as I show the severity of my wounds.

Y/n: "I'm too proud to ever summit to anyone. Not even the world itself"

I had lost my left eye a few days ago along with having countless cuts, bone fractures and punctures that most would have been dead by now. I stayed strong and smiled through it all though.

Kiara: "I won't lose you Y/n. You're the ticket to defeating Goetia so I refuse to give you up.. I'll be back in a bit"

She walked over to the exit but stopped with a smirk as she turned back to me.

Kiara: "Don't think about leaving~ I'll have a few of my copies have an eye on you"

As she left, I could sense another aura come in.

Y/n: "What do you want?"

Kama: "To show you that I've gotten stronger with your mana. I've even matured a bit, although it isn't to my full power.. What do you think?"

She walked over to me with an emotionless face as she shut the door behind her.

Kama: ".. Why did you lie to her in the first day?"

Y/n: "What the hell did I possibly lie about?"

Kama: "You said you tortured me. You never even laid a finger on me"

Y/n: "..."

Kama: "Why are you just letting this happen?! Did you kill the future me?! I'm sure you could just break out of this prison and kill the both of us if you really wanted to!!"

Y/n: "Because I'm betting.. betting on the unexpected"

I chuckle to myself once more as Kama lands a semi strong punch to my stomach.

Kama: "This isn't funny!!! Go on!! Kill me!!!"

She hits me once more but sees that I don't care.

Kama: ".. *huff* What's this bet you're talking about? Is it your friends? They won't find this place"

Y/n: "That's my expected bet.. but the other one? That ones a shot in the dark that will miss almost 100 percent of the times.. but I believe in the impossible no matter how miniscule it is. I'm my father's child after all, he guves the improbable a chance"

She looked like she wanted to retort but kept it to herself instead.

Kama: "If that's what you want to believe, then I won't try to force you to change"

I looked to the ground once more as I grew exhausted. What Kama said was far from possible. These arms that are holding me in place are consistently taking mana from me. Even if I did break out, I couldn't open a gate to save my life. I'd need to get some rest to wear off the fatigue and replenish my mana.

Y/n: "All I got right now is hope"

Kama: ".. Keep your beliefs on your hopes and you'll never get out. I believe in reality"

She walks out as I stay back in the dark room.

Y/n: "I just have to keep my head up. I can't give up.. I need to be strong to see you again.. Eu"

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The eyes open wide as Eucliwood jumps up from her bed. She gasps for air as she tries to get her breathing under control.

Eucliwood: "Relax"

Upon speaking, her nerves calm down while her head receives a minor shock of pain from using her powers. She gets up from the desk and grabs the key Y/n gave her before heading out to the living room.

Amagi: "You've arrived"

Mordred was catching a few Zs as the rest listened to Amagi while eating.

Amagi: "That completes the whole team. So, this expedition team will be named Team Mordred, lead by the one with the same name"

They all turn to her as her head cocks up.

Mordred: "Huh?"

Amagi: "I'll send my regards that you all stay safe. Anyways, the ones going with her are Eucliwood, Momo from Miss Sitri's peerage, 2 Valkyries from the Norse faction, and a Shinto hero who'll be waiting for you all at Kyoto. Any questions?"

Mordred: "As the leader, I'd like to know-"

Amagi: "That wraps everything up. Prepare to leave in a bit"

Mordred: "Why can't I ask my question?!"

Everyone got off and went to prepare as Mordred facepalmed.

After the main group packed up, Amagi called Rias to see if they could travel with them through Akeno's teleportation.

Rias: "It's good to see Eucliwood again"

Eucliwood: "Sorry for worrying you all"

Rias: "No worries. We understood that you needed some time to collect yourself after the incident"

Eucliwood nodded as she looked at the group behind her.

Momo: "Looks like I'm under your service for today. I'm Momo Hanakai, I'll be under your care"

Mordred: "Mordred Pendragon, leader of the group"

She puffed her chest while giving it a proud pound.

Momo: "I thought the queen would be the one incharge? Well, regardless, I'll listen to either of you's instructions"

Amagi: "Your help has arrived"

From behind them, a familiar face arrived that put a smile on everyone's face.

Rossweisse: "Hello everyone, it's nice to see you all again"

Eucliwood: "ROSSWEISSE!!!"

She grabbed onto her head while the train shook a bit from the emotion outburst she had.

Mordred: "Maybe dial it down a but Eu?"

Eucliwood: "Sorry"

She ran into Rossweisse's arms as the two hadn't seen each other in a while.

Rossweisse: "I apologize for leaving you all in such a time of hurting. I wish to do whatever it is to redeem myself in such a terrible time"

Amagi: "We understand, Odin needed you back so we hold no hard feelings"

Rossweisse: "Thank you. Oh, let me introduce you all to our ally. This is one of my valkyrie sisters"

Thrud: "I'm the Valkyrie Thrud. I'll doing my best to help you all in your mission under Father Odin's trust"

She gave a polite bow as the rest returned it.

Rossweisse: "I understood that we will be traveling with the Gremory peerage during the train ride but splitting up once we arrive at Kyoto?"

Amagi: "Yep"

Mordred: "We're all here now. LET'S GO ALREADY!!"

She stormed inside as X sighed.

X: "Pardon her wild behavior before hand"

Thrud: "I have a sister just like her"

Amagi: "We'll then everybody, we wish you good luck on your trip. May you all be blessed with nothing but good fortune"

Siduri: "We need some of that ourselves. We got work to do still"

Amagi: "Right. Haha... *sighs*"

Rias: "Akeno and I will help you guys out"

Amagi: "Thank you"

The group says their goodbyes as they enter the train to find it full of students.

Mordred: "Oi idiots!! SIT DOWN!!!"

The room got quiet as Mordred chuckled to herself.

Mordred: "I'm still the scariest one here~ I'm the King now!!"

Rossweisse: "Thrud, do you have the school clothes I gave you?"

Thrud: "Do I really have to use this?"

Rossweisse: "Just until we separate from the rest"

Thrud: "Urgh. Please forgive me Lord Odin"

Rossweisse was in her teacher outfit as she sat next to Azazel who was on the ride already.

Azazel: "Oh? You're back"

Rossweisse: "I heard that my friends needed some help. I've returned in hopes I can lend them a hand.. Anything?"

Azazel shook his head as he looked out the window.

Azazel: "I've scoured everywhere. I can't find the kid"

Rossweisse: "We mustn't give up our hope. I'm sure he's holding up wherever he is. We'll find him"

Azazel: "I know.. I got a word to keep with his father"

Rossweisse puts a hand on his shoulder as she looks forward.

Rossweisse: "Looks like we'll be leaving now"

The train begins to move forward as the class talk to one another.

Thrud: "Urgh.."

Boy: "I haven't seen you at all. Got a name?"

Girl: "You are so beautiful, you know that? Your eyes, your hair, your skin color. Are you some sort of model?"

Boy: "Got a boyfriend?"

Thrud: "Lord Odin, I can't handle this for long.."

Mordred: "*munch* *munch*"

Mordred ate her potato chips while Eucliwood read some her book.

Mordred: "*munch* What you reading?"

Eucliwood: "William Blake poetry"

*Thunder*

Mordred: "Is there a storm approaching? *munch* I'm suddenly motivated to do some more swords training.. maybe with a katana while I slick my hair back"

Issei: "Oddly specific don't you think?"

Mordred: "Meh. How's training coming along doofus?"

Issei: "It's been going great.. Oi"

Mordred: "Good. I better not have wasted my time training you if you haven't improved"

Issei: "I guarantee you I've improved teacher"

Mordred dumps the rest of the chips into her mouth before throwing the bag behind her.

Girl: "Hey, watch-!!"

She looked to see the L/n knight glaring at her menacingly and took her words back.

Girl: "T-Thank you for the gift"

Mordred: "Stop bothering my friend"

Boy/girl: "Yes ma'am!!"

Thrud sighed as she could finally get some time to relax in quiet.

Momo: "I guess we both can finally get some tranquility"

Thrud: "Yes"

Mordred: "I wonder who that hero that Amagi mentioned will be?"

Eucliwood: "Could be someone cool"

Mordred: "Having another female knight would be awesome"

Aika: "And the harem grows larger~"

Eucliwood: "Forget what you heard"

Aika: "What did I say before?"

Mordred: "Nice"

The train ride goes smoothly as Team Mordred and the class arrived at their destination, Kyoto.

Issei: "So I'm guessing this is where we separate?"

Mordred: "Yep. See you around Hyoudou"

Issei: "If you need some help, let me know okay?"

Rossweisse: "We'll be sure to notify you"

Azazel: "Don't try to do everything yourselves. If you really need help, do say something"

Mordred: "We will now get the hell out of here!!"

The group leaves as Team Mordred wait for their escort.

Mordred: ".. Wanna bet it's a girl?"

Eucliwood: "I got 5 on it"

Momo: "He has been getting many women lately. Wouldn't be surprised if I somehow got added this harem as well"

Ophis: "A king does need to have MANY offspring"

Mordred: "WHERE THE FUCK DID YOU COME FROM?!"

Ophis: "I go and appear wherever I want"

Mordred: "Fair enough- No, you can't just do that!!"

Ophis: "I just did"

Thrud: "Is she an ally?"

Rossweisse: "Yes"

Ophis: "If we count the tactical fox, the queen herself, the barbaric female knight (Oi!!), the sitri girl, her queen, the new valkyrie here, the lusty fox girls, the mage fox, myself.. I'd say there is still room for more in the harem"

Mordred: "WHY ARE YOU BUILDING MY MASTER A HAREM?!"

Ophis: "The bloodline MUST continue"

??: "*claps* Hehehe. You folk are quiet amusing. I'm thankful to our lovely goddess for the opportunity I've been given"

Rossweisse: "I'm guessing you are our guide?"

??: "Yes, that is me"

The figure walked over to them as the clapping stopped.

??: "What rude manners I've displayed. Please, allow me to introduce myself properly"

Kojiro: "My name is Sasaki Kojiro. I will be your guide while in Kyoto"