"Don't worry. We will be out of this place sooner rather than later." Darius assures them.

As the group is walking out of the village towards their carriage, they notice a woman sitting on the top of the hood.

"You guys are really starting to get on my nerves." She says.

She jumps off of the hood and lands in front of them.

"Akuji! What are you doing here?" Cyrus asks.

"pffft, Nice tail!" Akuji snickers. "I'm surprised that you are still of sane mind even after being infected.

"What do you mean?" Cyrus asks.

"I mean, you haven't changed into a monster. You've maintained your humanity while still reaping the benefits of my work. If you weren't the one who murdered all of my pets I would have given you a comfy spot on the winning team. But alas, I have to deal with you pesky humans. You need to pay me back somehow." Akuji says.

"So what, are you going to take care of us yourself now? Cyrus says.

"That is exactly what I'm going to do. You four have made a mockery of me among the rest of