To the Rune Knights stationed in Port Hargeon it must had been an odd sight to say the least. Only a few weeks ago did they encounter the Guild Master of Blue Pegasus, and in tow with her the former advisor to the Sentinel Syndicate, a witch who had quite a bounty on her head.

The odd part? THE FACT THAT SHE HAD RETURNED LIKE A LOST PUPPY! Esperia couldn't help but smile sheepishly at the thought, a hand raised to her cheek as she tapped it lightly with a finger. "But considering I'm not a werewolf but a vampire, I wonder if that makes me a lost little bat in that saying?"

Giggling sheepishly at her companion, Valerie would likely notice that the Rune Knights were staring in bewilderment at her partner. "Now where were we?" Chiming the words with faux forgetfulness, the girl's lips curved up into a smirk as she walked past the guards and approached the direction of the Blue Pegasus Guild building.

Marching onward till she was in front of the building she finally let go of her partner's hand and cupped both hands in front of her mouth as she exclaimed loudly.

"ALISA VOLLAN! HUNTER OF EVIL, TEMPTRESS OF LEWDLINGS! FIORE'S MOST DANGEROUS PILLOW FORTRESS! I HAVE RETURNED TO SETTLE THE SCORE and introduce my wife...!"

Esperia paused for a moment as she lowered the last part a bit, wanting to make sure her threatening nature didn't drop in the slightest!

"FACE ME IN A DUEL! IF NOT I'LL MAKE DAIKO EAT MY COOKING! AND I'LL STEAL ALL THE PILLOWS IN THE BLUE PEGASUS GUILD!"

Her lips curving into a smirk she raised her arms wide, her cape fluttering in the air behind her while she declared proudly. "YOU THOUGHT IT WAS A DARK MAGE, BUT IT IS I! ESPY THE LEWD! AND I HAVE COME TO.... say hi?"

Tilting her head slightly to the side in confusion she turned her attention toward Valerie, pondering out loud. "I wonder if she is even home...."

So their travels would end up here, Not exactly like it was entirely unexpected for what was going on, it just seemed so far they were visiting some of Esperia's long time friends, at least that is what was gathered in thought She wanted to really question if there was a far easier and simple way to go about it, Then again the flare was just most likely something to hard to pass on.

No matter it was fun to see in the end.With her comment about being a little lost bat she would laugh."Not exactly lost, But you are still a little bat so to say."Which was something she at least found funny. It was a play on Esperia in some manner was a bit smaller then her wife, even then she did display far more might.

But it seemed Esperia would continue her playful display much to her delight and interest watching. no really looking at the apparent rune knights around them both it just seemed this was all a magicl high light of an exploding performance, As well taking into mind all of what she was saying.

They walked into Blue Pegasus and she was just yelling out names of people she knew? bold and entertaining, But what was this score to settle she wondered? No doubt a harmless one.

Would the intended humour get left aside? were people about to fight in a duel here? not exactly what was planned but she did not know people of this guild really, not many she could recall right away.

Holding any words she would say until some one was here, Valerie was not holding back laughing slight over the display and show Esperia was having go on.

With the wonder if anyone was here, Valerie would walk over pat her wife on the shoulder and just say."Who knows, but that was a wonderful show dear."She would compliment for the sake of the moment, Blue Pegasus did have a nice building and guild hall. So far this place was nice and well taken care of.

Esperia couldn't help but clap her hands together in excitement, clearly delighted at the arrival of Alisa stepping out of the guild hall. The words that were spoken earned a sheepish smile from Esperia. "I did not enter the guild hall yet, as you see I am right here at the entrance~ Therefore I am not trespassing and am not doing anything illegal."

The girl exclaimed proudly, puffing up her chest as if she was proud of the reasoning behind her logic. However, the words that followed made Esperia tilt her head lightly to the side in confusion. "I mean, if you prefer fighting in pajamas or a bath towel, that could work also~" A mischievous smile lingered on her lips at the teasing remark.

"But I'm happy to see you too Ali~ Especially now that I'm no longer a wanted criminal." Yet the sudden magic of her ring causing her armor to emerge on her body made Esperia's eyes widen in surprise. "That's cheating! I thought you were gonna fight me in your underwear! Change it back! At least even the odds a little!"

Yet as Alisa brandished her sword Esperia couldn't help but find her lips curving up into a smirk as she pulled her hand sideways under her cloak, toward the holster of her gun as she twirled the Jackal in her grasp, her unnatural dexterity showing itself.

"You might want to take a few steps backward darling~ My mentor is very strong, to the point I will need to pull all my tricks out of the closet."

However, as the cross radiated its suppressive aura Esperia tilted her head lightly to the side in confusion, her crimson eyes softening a little as if she seemed entirely ignorant of the power, almost as if it didn't affect her at all due to the mysterious power of the World.

"A sparring match for nostalgia's sake? But I won't hold back either master!"

With those words spoken Esperia suddenly darted toward the side, away from the direction Valerie was at and raising her gun fired her gun twice. The first bullet clearly seemed to had been aimed straight at Alisa, or to be more specific the space right in between the area that the Sculptress was standing at and the direction she was dashing toward, making sure that should she try to dash she would likely have to maneuver around the bullet that was curving downwards and once it hit the pavement would detonate into a 16 meters large explosion of fire and lightning. Meanwhile, a second bullet was fired, one which curiously enough started to curve in a wide sideways arc and would try to circle back to aim at the back of Alisa's legs, an ordinary bullet meant to hurt her legs if it hit them. She knew Alisa's speed and mobility was one of her greatest weapons.

The vampiress couldn't help but smile briefly at her mentor. "I know you have a lot of experience fighting the supernatural Ali, but it is wise not to consider me 'just a vampire'. The blood that turned me was a bit special~"

Nonetheless, she knew she had to expect a retaliation from Alisa soon!

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Mana: 18700-560=18,240


Spells used:
Name: Explosive Shot
Rank: S
Mana Cost: 500
Requirements:  Jackal
Type: Offensive
Element: Fire | Lightning
Range: 35 Meters
Cooldown: 5 Posts
Duration: Instant
Effect: The user aims the Jackal, pointing it at their target with one hand. The user then squeezes the trigger to fire off a 1.3 cm-sized bullet that is formed from the user's own mana. A red and yellow magical circle forms at the end of the Jackal as a red and yellow intertwined bullet is fired. On impact, the round will detonate consuming a 16m diameter area in fire and lightning.

Name: Anti-Freak Shot
Rank: B
Mana Cost: 100
Requirements: Jackal
Type: Offensive
Element: Fire | Lightning
Range:  25 Meters
Cooldown: 3 Posts
Duration: Instant
Effect: The user aims the Jackal, pointing it at their target with one hand. The user then squeezes the trigger to fire off a 1.3cm sized bullet that is formed from the users own mana. A red and yellow magical circle forms at the end of the Jackal as a red and yellow intertwined bullet is fired.

Stats:

Espy the Lewdling Vampire wrote:
Aura : World
Strength: 501
Speed : 463 +20% Speed -100 from gear
Constitution : 253 +20% from race passive
Endurance : 198 +60 from earrings
Intelligence : 1
Mana : 18,700
Weapon Mastery : Fist - Novice
Weapon : Jackal
Helmet: Armored Titan
Body : Mercenary Vest
Cape : Dracula's Blood Cape
Earrings : Zameen Earrings
Necklace : Headhunter's Keepsake
Relic : The One Ring
Modification : Cain's Blood

Urgh, if there was something Daiko needed right now, it was rest. His body needed time to heal from all its bruises and pains – he was reckless in his missions, and who wouldn’t when a Phoenix embedded deep inside of you kept pushing you away from sure death? It was a weird phenomenon, but he embraced it fully. In the end, it upped the effectiveness of his on his quests…

But right now, he wasn’t feeling its fragrant grace healing his exhaustion. He had been prescribed rest and a new diet, so that his Magic could return to its full power as quickly as possible. And he had just eaten, so…

It was such a calm, slightly breezy but warm, late spring day… he melted into the songs of fair sirens echoing across the Port’s waters. The waves clashing against the brick stones. Coda’s chirping to the sudden cries coming from outside… … …

… W-Who was shouting out there? Even he could hear it… wait, it came directly from outside the guild hall! Who was tha-

… Alisa’s name was mentioned. And so was his. Ohh, what was this about eating their cooking? Was this some kind of prank?

Gathering his resolve, Daiko rose up from the comfortable bed and waddled towards the exit out to the field. He was suggested to not exert himself for the next few weeks, but he felt that his energy was returning very quickly just about now. His hair was starting to stand up more and more, just like usual. His eyes regained their golden flare too.

He still yawned deeply… before realizing that Alisa had already confronted the noisy visitors. She had even donned her Black Armor, reminding him that he was still in his loose pyjamas and had no shielding on his person. Was this… was this serious?

“… U-Uhhm…” he stuttered in confusion, not recognizing the two visitors. One of them – presumably the raven-haired lady – had mentioned his name earlier, but… wait, no-

“… Wait, you are Espy?” he disbelievingly asked out loud, raising a straight, pointed finger straight at the raven mistress, “Wait, Alisa, I know her… she’s an old friend. Coda likes her, and so do I-AAH!!!”

He had to jump away at the sudden explosion coming from a projectile shot out from Espy’s gun. He found himself rolling closer to the entrance into the hall again, looking back at the two battlers in panic. “W-WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT, ESPY?! ESPY??!?!?!”

This was the most confusing moment in his life. What the hell?

WC: 425

This went different, by different it was exactly the opposite as she first assumed."And here you lead me to think this was a vacation...But if you really honestly feel like you need to do this."Sure she was requested to stand back and well, Who was she to disagree with this because really she was here for something entirely different."You have strange ways to amuse yourself dear." Hopefully this just left Esperia's system quickly, Because this was not her ideal way of meeting new people, she preferred either making drinks and talking. Just if this is how Esperia went about these things, She will not complain.

She had wished to even introduce herself to not only Alisa but the young man who was also here."Do excuse me, I do not wish for any part in this situation, I will just wait outside, I will not pose a problem."She did not expect her word to be taken given what has happen currently but it was still something she would mention.

The red head would just walk outside like she mention, Any compliments or conversation would wait until her wife and the guild master let out some steam.

Settling herself outside Valerie just simply crossed her arms  leaving them there just under her bust and seemed to just enjoy the outside warmth and weather, Now she was just expecting to be swarmed by other member of the guild because of the situation happening currently, But still in the end Valerie would pose no threat nor would she try to put up a fight.

Maybe it was a good thing she considered walking outside and staying there the firing of a gun just proved this was just going places as she thought it would, maybe it would be over soon.

Right around the time, she had fired her explosive shot Daiko emerged from the guildhall, the phoenix lad seemingly recognizing her after a moment which led Esperia to exclaim in a panic. "Stay back Birdie! It's a danger zone! Lots of explosions and--- EEEP!" Letting out a little yelp Esperia as Alisa's barrier suddenly took the brunt of the initial assault, leading to her to rapidly darted in an arc around her master, seemingly intending to try to aim for her back "Scary masters!"

The words that were spoken by Valerie suddenly made her Esperia freeze in the spot, clearly stunned as she flailed in protest. "This isn't a fight Darling! It's a sparring match! We're not fighting for real!" Esperia's attempt to explain herself only made it all the more confusing as Valerie started to walk away, the sight of it making the obsidian-haired vampiress her hands tremble softly. "I just wanted to say hi to everyone in a way they would recognize... I didn't mean to make anyone sad nor did I want to actually hurt anyone..."

Red tears started to gather in the corner of her eyes, soft sobs following as the gun went falling onto the ground with a soft thud, its energy sizzling as its master was no longer holding its grip. "Wait Valerie!" Esperia's sobs turned into outright wailing at this point. "Don't leave me behind! I was going to introduce you to everyone as soon as I finished sparring with master!"

It was clear that despite her infamous reputation and former status as a Disaster she was still just a soft-hearted crybaby when it came to those she cared about. "I'm sorry...." the girl cried out as she had been entirely oblivious to the fact she had been in the middle of a fight.

Nonetheless, there was still the clear danger present in the fact Alisa was there, likely right behind her, but it seemed evident where Esperia's focus was currently.

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Fight is currently on hold, courtesy of the scary vampire girl turning into a crybaby.

H-Huh… the redhead behaved well, unlike Esperia who jumped into a fight with Alisa out of nowhere! Daiko was taken aback by the level of surprise in all of this, and he wasn’t really able to… well, recognize the Magic and tool that the former was using. Was that a gun-cannon-thingie? When’d she have a gun, even? If she was having a real fight with Alisa, why not use her Takeover Magic? If he remembered… uhhhhhh… Asmodeus, yeah! Remember, Esperia was the one who revealed to the Fire Mage that his Magic drew from the same term; Takeover, embodying the power of beasts with limitless potential deep within themselves.

“Uh… s-sure, I guess?” he awkwardly replied to the redhead companion, after which his back straightened a bit with Sofia’s arm slithering around him without warning. And he wasn’t little! C’mon… “H-Huh…!?” he yipped slightly, solidifying his face, “I-I’m a good space away from them, I’ll be fine… *yawn*”

No, no, no, stay awake, Daiko… just because that Alisa was taking over the, uh, well, ‘confrontation’, it didn’t mean that you could just shut your brain off. Be alerted…

“That’s Esperia… yeah, that’s definitely her. Although, she looks different from back then,” he explained to the Heavenly Body Mage, wondering what the meaning of this was. It looked like Alisa was recovering from the sudden gun shots and kept her guard up even after taking a weakened hit. And then…

E-Esperia… she started crying blood! Blood!

“W-Wha, what’s with the blood-red tears…?” he mumbled in oblivion, “Esperia! You alright there? I-I’ll go get some handkerchiefs…”

WC: 264
TWC: 689

It seemed as she got outside the signs of Esperia's cry would catch her ears, A small sigh would just leave her system, Maybe she was a bit cruel at first. Then again it was set ways of her being, But her partner being upset did bother her. So she would take her time returning to the field were these two were fighting. Only because well it seemed Esperia might have just had her games ruin even if she was just more trying to stay out of the way, Even if she could have just stayed off to the side.

So maybe providing some kind of context to why she walked away, Since well they seemed to stop fighting. So walking back close enough to be in view of Esperia, Alisa and everyone else she would.

Then picking up her partner, hugging her and giving her a kiss on the right cheek."Alright fine my dear, I will watch then. I just did not expect an out fight spar."The wonderful moment of honesty after picking up a crying vampire, None the less they would most likely have to have it return."Forgive my rudeness then dear."It was mentioned to Esperia about it, Hopefully she will be able to enjoy herself still.

So now after making sure Esperia was okay, she heard a bit of a confused person wonder about bloody tear, To Valerie it was normal."It is what happen when some one is a vampire."Which was true, Esperia was a vampire.

After petting Esperia on the butt."I will go watch from the side then, after out of the way for I do not want to get in the path of spells of gun fire."It seemed pretty clear of what she intended, only other thing she might mention."Then maybe, I see about getting a glass of water." So now she was back in the room watching as well.

Being gently picked up and embraced by Valerie made Esperia's distress fade away quickly, her tears ceasing to flow and the soft sobbing subduing as she whispered softly: "I'm sorry for not warning you beforehand." The vampire whispered meekly when she suddenly heard Daiko's worried voice, making Esperia quickly shake her head back and forth. "Ah, don't worry about that Birdie, I wouldn't want to stain your handkerchiefs with blood, besides they well."

Pausing as she smiled weakly, she gestured at the red trail of tears that she had been sobbing that seemingly started to vaporize lightly, the blood disappearing as if her skin had absorbed it. "My body tends to be a bit weird at times like this."

Although the words that came from the stranger among the group quickly earned a blink of bewilderment as she turned to look at Alisa. "You got your own Asmodeus now? She sounds like her and her ARA ARA level is off the charts."

Yet the moment her gaze settled on the stranger her smile wavered, even if for only a moment. The words spoken earlier made it clear who this person was: Alisa's spouse. Or wife? Nonetheless, Esperia couldn't help but briefly feel the pessimistic phantom of past doubts and thoughts surface as if she inwardly wondered about something. The lack of a search for her, nor the attempts to reach out... Was it simply because of different priorities? Then again, when she left Blue Pegasus to find her own place in the world, she must had looked as if she had forsaken the sculptress and her family.

A quick shake of her head followed, attempting to banish the thoughts as she turned her gaze at Valerie. In the past she would had been spiteful, hateful even and hold a grudge for those things but not anymore. She now had her own family to protect, her own priorities so to speak, so in a way she could understand her master now.

No, instead she merely clung against Valerie and shook her head at Alisa's earlier question. "I told her we were visiting the guild, although I guess the excitement got the better of me~"

Yet there was one point she was less enthusiastic about, which led to the vampire girl to press her hands on her hips as she declared firmly. "Also I didn't do anything silly! I got turned against my will. I initially planned to study a vial of blood belonging to an ancient being that I got from a mysterious merchant, but on my way home I got attacked and the vial spilled onto me, which led to..."

She motioned at herself as if to explain she had turned into a vampire. "Even tried to figure out some cleansing methods but it seems it's more complex compared to traditional vampirism. As far as my theories go I believe the metamorphosis was both spiritual and physical making it much more complicated to remove the taint. But I'll spare you the boring details~ Wouldn't want you to get distracted from your bedroom wrestling daydreams with your wife."

A playful pout and a poke of her tongue followed as Esperia wrapped both arms around Valerie, as if to make it clear she wouldn't allow her to walk off. "Besides, that gun was nothing compared to my true power! But I don't like using that unless it's truly necessary... A lewdling has to be stylish and classy, right?"

A soft hum following as she turned her focus onto Daiko she smiled sheepishly at him and replied with a cheerful: "Don't worry Daiko~ You can get closer, I don't bite uninvited~ Well, I actually only bite a certain someone~ so I'm afraid noms are off-limits~"