Both Berial and Kruger looked at each other with of anticipation. Kruger indulged Shura, “Oh and what could that be?”
Shura had a serious look on his face. “I will rebuild this country and become a King.”
Kruger blinked, completely thrown off by this new development. “Big dreams for a squirt like you. You know what this means right? Everyone will be gunning for you trying to take you out. You must get stronger so you can become something people can stand behind. This is no small task and it will be a long, hard road.”
Shura responded very calmly with a hint of confidence covering it. “It wouldn’t be fun if it wasn’t a challenge. Not to mention I got Berial, Loki and Chi. I am never alone.”
“Chi?” Kruger asked.
Berial leaned over, “His girlfriend.”
Shura blushed a bit, “She isn't my girlfriend!” Berial and Kruger both laughed at Shura being embarrassed. “We are just yanking your chain kid, clearly you must like her. Every King does need his Queen.”
Shura wanted to say something but found himself tripped up by these two. “Regardless, I want to do right by my family as the last of the Ranzu’s.”
Kruger remembered that name from somewhere, “Ranzu, was your father Kaiser Ranzu?”
Shura focused on Kruger, “You knew my father?”
“Yea, great man. We worked together when were younger. Worked in the Rune Knights together. I heard what happened to your family.”
“So you know.” Shura replied.
“Yea, I hunted each one down myself and exterminated them. He was a good friend of mine and I thought the children were lost. Good to know the bloodline survives.” Kruger explained.
“I am not sure if my brothers and sisters survived. We were all scattered to the winds to keep us safe. I am not sure if they are still out there.” Shura responded.
“If you made it, I am sure the rest of them are out there. Ranzu’s are a tough breed. Don’t die easily.” Kruger was right on that front. Berial got up from his chair and called out to Loki. “Loki lets go! We are heading out!”
Hearing that Loki floated back into the room where the three were talking. A bunch of ghouls were waiting at the doorway. As if Loki was going to come back to play. “Say goodbye to your friends we are heading to Oak.”
Berial nodded and gave a salute to Kruger. “Nice seeing you again Kruger.”
“Same to you Berial.” With that Berial turned to energy and flowed back into the tattoo on Shura’s chest. “Once again thank you for everything.”
Kruger gave a small bow, “Come on I will see you out.”
Shura, Loki, Kruger and the ghouls headed to the door. “Oh one more thing.” Kruger snapped his fingers together and the Ghouls brought a large, black cloak with fur covering the neck region. Something to keep him warm in the winter till he can go get something made. Kruger noticed something, Shura’s hair was becoming brighter. The blue tint was fading away, most likely a byproduct of the soul bond. Shura clearly wasn’t aware of it because of always wearing a mask. Shura quickly put the cloak on and pulled the hood up. “Thank you once more. For everything.”
Kruger, “Go ahead, get out of here kid. Go change the world.”
Shura nodded, “Let’s go make a name for ourselves Loki.”
“Gastly.”
They both left the house and made their way back to the main road so they can begin the journey back to Oak.
[Exit]