25 I Trust Dead more than Living people

After the void swallowed all the wind blades and space healed itself Sukehime finally relaxed and looked at her beloved granddaughter who was still diligently guarding her, she found diligent Masako cute this remind her of little Masako who would diligently sing prayer's with her in the royal temple. reminiscing the old times Masako shook her head and looking at her granddaughter she said " you have worked hard. "

" this is nothing compared you, grandma " said Masako with a smile, seeing her smile Sukehime also gave a small smile and said " I see you used the phoenix tear I gave you on the western girl, you know phoenix tears can't cure the Extreme yin poisoning. "

" That's the thing grandma that girl's body seems to be able to resist the Extreme yin poison but as she has taken a heavy physical damage from the Thorn so her body has entered the dormante state to save Vitality. so, I used the Phoenix Tear on her, after all she helped us. "

" um!.. Interesting, seems like there is more to these westerner's then we assumed. " said Sukehime looking at huge 2.3 meter cocoon then shifting her gaze to Malinda as she said " come lets officially introduce ourselves to our benefactors,shall we. "

In blink the Granddaughter and grandma pair appeared next to the wagon where Janet, Justin, Leon, Luca, James and Malinda trying to be as civil as possible so as not to cause some misunderstandings.

Looking at the 6 people who were staring at each other and communicating through mental channel, Sukehime curiously asked " how are you guys doing that?. "

Being in a heated arguement the 6 people did not notice Sukehime and Masako arrive mostly because of Sukehime's wierd Movement technique. so, when they heard Sukehime they were startled.

" Senior what do you mean by 'that' ? " asked Leon politely, while the rest tried to avoid meeting Masako or Sukehime's eyes.

" Clearly except her, none of you have awakened your mental strenght yet you are able to comunicate telepathically, your technique is so wierd that even I am unable to listen in your conversation. " explained Sukehime while pointing out Malinda. Malinda had opened her mental strength thanks to her new upgraded ability Devil's Crown.

" This... " Leon was hesitating to explain this to Sukehime cause this was Janets secret and he had no right to divulge it withou her permission.

Knowing Leon's predicament Janet came forward to explain " Senior this is my unique ability that I was born with. it helps us communicated mentally even though we have not awaken our spiritual strength and I call it M-chat. " Janet choose to tell half truth half lie so as not reveal World Terror.

Than two marble sized milky white orbs floated out of Janets forehead, then she said " these orbs help us created mental channels between ourselves. if you allow it to enter your for head than you can also communicate with use."

Sukehime grabbed one Orb between her two fingers and said " fascinating, this orb is made of mental strengh and its so strong that its even visible to naked eyes, yet you seem to have not awakened your spiritual strength. marvelous really this ord cotains spiritual energy even purer than mine yet your body does not possess a hint of spiritual strength. "

Masako directly placed the ord on her forhead and allowed it to sink in to her mind and then mentally thought, [ Am I connected.. can you guy's hear me. ]

[ yes Masako-san we can hear you. ] replied James.

Then, Masako exclaimed, " it really works, really amazing I did not even use a hint of mental strength. " then she turned to other 5 and asked " do you guys also have similar abilites. " they suddenly she pointed at Malinda and said " since when can you stand. "

Blacklines were visible on Malinda's forehead as she thought ' did this airhead not notice her till now. ' but Malinda still politely smiled and said " I was healed due to healing properties of Nether flame. after I refined the Array core. "

" what?! wait are you telling me you found the array core before me and also refined it, not just the core even the Nether flame heart, How? for weak mortals you guys are really wierd. " exclaimed Masako, staring at Malinda as if she was looking at a monster.

" since you have refined the core then shut down the array we are running out of breathable air. " reminded Sukhime still examinig with M-Chat orb.

" yes! " exclaimed Malinda and she hurriedly stopped the formation array, and the fiery dome trapping them crumbled and disolved into the wind.

As soon as Malinda stop the Array, another two shawdow flashed next to the wagon, it was Hito and rope bound Hive Mother.

" you still did not kill her. " said Masako, looking at Hive Mother who was bounded in a golden rope.

" I would but she surrendered after the failed assassination attempt " said Hito scratching the back of his head.

" so?!" asked Masako looking at Hito.

Not knowing what to say, he turn to Malinda ," congrats your legs are healed " Masako soffed " tuk! "

Malinda was confused and said " thanks I guess. "

Hive Mother choose to surrender cause it was the only way she had the hope of survival, trapped inside the Formation array.

Yes, once Flame Fiend who had control over the formation was banised to the void, Hive Mother was also trapped inside the Formation array as Flame fiend was her ticket to her exiting the array.

Hive Mother used to advantages to hunt her prey or in a battle, they are Numders and flight. which in present situation was not possible as her Insect army was completely annihilated, flight lost all the meaning being trapped inside the formation array.

Even if she was able to defeat Hito, she still had to face Masako and the allpowerfull Sukehime. so she finally decide to surrender to take her chances with Sukehime's mercy.

Looking at Sukehime who was playing with a milky white ord, Hito asked " Sukihime-Sama, the assassin escaped but this one choose to surrender, what to do with her? "

Sukehime Ignored Hito and looked at Malinda and other 5 as she asked " all of you have your own unique abilites. "

Being Ignored by Sukehime, Hito mouth twitched but still he patiently waited.

Hearing Sukehime's question, Malinda hesitated but looking at rest of the team nod she said, " Yes, senior. Like Janets M-chat, I have the ability to have multiple minds in one body which upgraded as I refined the Nether Flame heart, Now I can also Metamorph into Nether Flame Fiend and my ability is called Devil's Crown. "

" Now I understand how you were able to refine the Netherfalme heart, with your ability it should be peice of cake, haha really interesting. Looks like West's also has its mystery. " laughed finally clearing the mystery of how Malinda refined with her weak strength. from the movement she saw Malinda refine the core Sukehime was what to know she did it, she wanted to ask Malinda directly but her pride did not let her to do so.

" do all the Westerners have these amazing ablities? ] asked Masako, cause if they do then west is lot stronger then she thought.

" No, Masako-san only Nobles are born with these gift. not all gifts are powerful or suited for combat but each have there own use and cannot be underestimated. " siad Malinda , seeing through Masako's worries and also cause what if they run into a western in the middle of their travels, then it will be really awkward.

" Janet was it and Malinda right, both your abilites are excallent and I have some high level Techniques and practice suitable for your abilites I do not know if you are interested " said Sukehime, looking at Janet and Malinda.

" Senior what will it cost us " asked Janet and Malinda nodded in agreement.

" I see you girls are smart, then this will be easier, Let me Introduce ourself first. " said Sukehime, then Masako continued dramatically "you are in pressence of Grand Empress Tokugawa Sukehime and Princess Tokugawa Masako. " but not getting the expected reaction from the audiance she fake coughed " cough! cough! "

Hearing Masako's fake cough, Sukehime's checks turned red in shame while James and the rest hurriedly reacted as they bowed and shouted " Her majesty, the Grand Empress. Her majesty , Princess Masako. "

" now that the Introductions are over, Lets get to the point right now even though we are running as refugees but still our allied forces are waiting at Kitsuke District. I do not care of your previous history as long as you pledge to be loyal to Princess Masako, on behalf of the princess and the allied forces I invite you all to Join the allied army as Princess's Aids and royal gaurds depending on your strenghts and gender. I promise you that you will not be treated unjustly." said Sukehime , looking at the 6 people in front of her. clearly she had her own plan's for James and the team.

James and the rest were excited and felt like they ware at the top of the world, Sukehime is the founder of yin and yang masters association for past 50 or so years, she is like the walking library of all the technique's and practices in the the crying heaven world. anyone of her so called high level Technique's or practices can easily be rated as 8 star and above occupation, and if they are the mythical forbidden practices then they will definetly be rated 9 stars and above occupation by the world Terror.

Even though the Team was at cloud 9 inside, they maintained poker face outside as they knew that if act hard to get , they will reep higher the rewards. " this .... " hesitated said James and the team.

Looking at their hesitation Hito encouraged them, " with your current strength you won't last a day out there, but you guys have crazy luck, it seems god really takes care of fools and drunk. since the golden thigh has come to you why are you hesitating if you feel the remards are less you can talk it out later first hang on to the thigh. your hesitation may cost you instead of gaining more. "

hearing Hito, the 6 hurriedly bowed in 90 degree first to Sukehime and then Masako as they said " we accept " James and rest hurriedly accepted because they could leave when ever they want once the scenario is complete . so they did not have to worry about the responsibilities that came with this new gains.

After accepting the proposal, the 6 looked at Mira, Ava and Trisha then looked at Sukehime and Masako. Sukehime understood their little actions and said " the offer also extents to them and also you guys learn Japanese cultural equities before we reach Kitsuke. "

Sukehime did not mind being addressed informally but in front of allied army and troops it would we shameful and undermining her authority.

" we understand Grand Empress-sama. " said the 6 together as politely as possible.

Then Sukehime turned to Hive Mother, feeling Sukehime's gaze Hive Mother hurrierdly kneed down and cried " your Majestic, this lowly one is willing to serve as your pet. please forgive me and give this lowly one another chance. "

Hearing Hive Mother, Sukehime sneered and looked at the kneeling Hive Mother and asked " what makes you thing you are worthy to be my pet. "

Hearing Sukehime's question Hive Mother was flabbergasted, She was a disaster level Demon, her Insect army could turn a city in to dust within seconds, high level Yin yang masters coveur just hearing her name, yet she was asked if she worthy to be a pet by a human noless. no matter how what she thought Hive mother could gather the strength to resist, she Just covoured in fear as Sukehime neared her step by step...

Sukekime bent down and slowly lifted Hive mothers hear by her chin and stared in to her dread filled eyes and asked " are you worth! "

Hive Mother shutter and replied " No! your Highness ", then a white light shone into Hive mothers eyes from Sukehime's eyes, destroying Hive Mother's soul as her body slumped down on the floor powerlessly and unresponsively.