[Palolahti, Olmark, 45 km away from Kjotve, 28th of After Witching, Year 427, 4:30 AM]

Wandering around the forests, a man in a gas mask immediately rushed away from the town of Mustavuori where a charcoal-like fog had poisoned his fellow Akrovian soldiers and their enemies, the Chergarian Army. Born deaf and mute, he could track himself using his sense of sight and saw a wooden signage, labelling, " Tervetuloa Palolahtiin (Welcome to Palolahti), " He could only understand the name, 'Palolahti' and sighed in his gas mask, removing it.

Without his knowledge, an Olmarkish Army soldier behind him pointed his weapon at his spine. The deaf and mute Akrovian soldier-engineer felt the tip and blow hole of the projectile. He looked around and sternly glared at him, taking his pistol to defend himself. It was a hostile stand-off between an Akrovian Army engineer and an Ollish army sniper which seemed like a scene from an Elandric Cowboy film.

" Drop your pistol. Don't even try to run off, " Torben warned the Akrovian soldier as he pointed his sniper rifle at him.

Using his hearing aid, he could hear and see the Ollish man's speech. The man dropped his pistol off to the snowy ground. He thought of composing his words before responding and took a silent exhale.

" Now stand up slowly. I'm taking you back to commanding officer, " Torben ordered.

The Akrovian soldier began to spell out his response using his fingers from both hands. Somehow, he agitatedly frowned at him and tried to express himself, reasoning out. Then, he frantically pointed and gestured to the forests and even farther away.

"Sorry, but I don't understand you." Torben said before gesturing him to the direction where his camp is at with his sniper rifle. "Start walking."

The Akrovian man heavily sighed and walked, picking up his pen and journal and writing what he had seen from the late evening upto wee hours of the morning.

Reaching the town proper, he finished writing and seemed to be suspicious if there were anything strange happening in this place, however it was more peaceful than in Mustavuori.

"Continue. You're almost there." Torben sternly ordered.

The Akrovian man nodded and followed suit. They reached the Army barracks where there were Olmarkish soldiers patrolling the place. Some held POWs from Chergaria and Akrovia. He sighed and felt sorry for them.

" I've captured an Akrovian soldier near Mustavuori, " Torben said to his fellow soldiers.

A grey haired commanding officer in his late fifties saluted him and intently glared at the deaf and mute Akrovian soldier.

" At ease, Heikkinen, " the lieutenant colonel replied. " Does this man speak? "

" No sir. He seems to be deaf and mute." Torben answered the lieutenant colonel.

Lieutenant Colonel Arto Tuolema sternly glared at the blonde Akrovian soldier. The man picked up his journal letting him and his subordinate read his testimony written in Neo-Yddrassi.

My name is Anton Ilyanovich Danilovsky, 33 years of age and born and raised in Akrehotsk, Akrovia. I am not a mage like my cousin and his wife, but I'm a technical sergeant and engineer for the Akrovian Army. You may not believe me, but this is going to be another 'Skolgva incident' if you Ollish people won't action and resolve it. Just last night, I was busily inspecting and fixing one of your old models of trains which we are sequestering it for transportation.

One of my fellow soldiers became very frantic and communicated with me in sign language. In the frontlines and trenches around Mustavuori, they described a mysterious fog that poisoned most of our men and some Chergarian soldiers.

No one knew where it came from. I followed my fellow soldiers as we were wearing gas masks. We inspected the town which was estimated to have more than 500 deceased soldiers from both of the Sovereigns and the Lusivakian Commonwealth forces, specifically the Arkovian and Chergarian army. My team headed to the town square and saw some strange blood markings on the walls, mentioning the name, ' Milo '. I was pretty sure that an Umbral Cultist was truly responsible for the poisonous fog. I concluded it was 'another remake of the mysterious Skolgva fog'.

Suddenly, we saw a woman dressed in a dark cloak and communicated to us in Luski. She was evilly smirking at my fellow soldiers. She crushed them using Umbral magic, it was some sort of a blood bending spell and put them to their instant deaths.

I quickly escaped from her and went on hiding in the forests, avoiding myself from being noticed by her. From this day on, I decided to move to Monoceros Keep, Foranea. I really need to meet my cousin, Doktor Amnon Joseph Danilovsky-Montmartre. If only you could arrange my trip to that country, it would be very helpful. I really need a medical examination from him and a consultation from that mysterious woman.

" What does it say? " Torben curiously asked.

" Sergeant Danilovsky has seen a mysterious woman who's responsible for deaths of the opposing forces in Mustavuori. He may be needing a ride to meet his physician cousin in Foranea, " Tuolema summarised.

Anton sincerely nodded and seemed to be pleading to leave Olmark. Then, he continued writing for the two officers and let them read, giving them a stern glare.

You may consider me as a prisoner of war just like the other soldiers you have arrested. If I stay here in Palolahti, all of you and myself would be instantly killed in milliseconds by that cloaked woman. You surely don't want to die in her hands, Da?

"Is it possible this woman is a hostile civilian?" Torben asked Lieutenant Colonel Tuolema.

" According to Sgt. Danilovsky, she's an Umbral cultist, " Tuolema replied and turned to the Akrovian soldier. " Is that right? "

Anton nodded and wrote again, showing it to them.

She's worse than the legend of the Baba Yaga or even the Forsaken Land creatures.

" Umbral Cultist?! This is a very dangerous situation! " Torben said in shock. "Do you know where to find this woman?"

Anton quickly wrote in his journal and showed the message in response. This Umbral Cultist has been chasing me in the wee hours of the morning! I went farther away into the forest until you showed up! I was supposed to tell you something, but you caught me! I am so terrified that she will be after me again and kill us all!

" There is no need to worry, we can handle a single Umbral Cultist." Torben said with reassurance. "What we need to do is make sure you won't get arrested or killed by other Ollish soldiers."

Anton heard what Torben had said as he was in a mix of doubt, concern, and relief. He curiously tilted his head and raised his eyebrows. Then, he continued writing.

As much as you can help, I must say you need to be very vigilant with that mad woman. She's not very easy to trifle with.

" We'll keep this camp on high alert for this mysterious woman." Torben said as took the Akrovian soldier's warning. "I forgot to ask. Who are you?"

" His name is Anton Ilyanovich Danilovsky, " Tuolema replied.

Anton silently sighed in relief and smiled. Then, he nodded and gave the two a salute.

" Sergeant Torben Heikkinen. It's an honor to meet you, " he introduced himself.

Anton warmly smiled and used his right hand in front of his chest, motioning in circles, showing his palm, and pointing at Torben. From that gesture, Anton was pleased to meet him.

Torben smiled at Anton before moving his attention to Lieutenant Colonel Tuolema, " What should we do next, sir? "

" I believe we have to warn everyone including the prisoners. And we need a sign language interpreter for Danilovsky, " Tuolema replied. " This Akrovian man could be an asset. I just realised that the cultists are causing more trouble than the Akrovians and Chergarians. "

" Agreed. We should keep this camp on lockdown and call any friendly soldiers to come back here, " Torben suggested.

" Sir, are you looking for a sign language interpreter? " one of the soldiers saluted and asked.

" Ja, " Tuolema nodded. " Who is it? "

" An Akrovian-Foranean half-elven woman needs to see you and Heikkinen. "

" Why does she want to see me, sir? " Torben curiously asked.

" It might be very important. It has something to do with those cultists. "

Just then, a tall icy white haired woman with semi pointed ears. She was wearing a thick winter fur coat and boots and being escorted by Ollish soldiers. Anton curiously looked at and thought of this person could bring him to Foranea.

Torben noticed the woman wearing the thick winter fur coat and boots and moved his attention back to Lieutenant Colonel Tuolema. " Is that her? "

" Ja. " he nodded.

She broke her serious coldness by giving them a slightly warm smile and greeted them with her combination of hard Luski and melodic Franken accent. " Bonjour, messieurs. I believe you have a situation here aside from your opposing invaders. How can I help you? "

" Sergeant Anton Danilovsky said that he saw a woman who was an Umbral Cultist and attacked a nearby town, " Torben explained to the Akrovian-Foranean woman.

" I see. Do you need a sign language interpreter for him, am I correct? "

Torben nodded at the Akrovian-Foranean woman. " Kyllä (Yes)."

" Well, then. I'll ask him a couple of questions before I can assist you all. Is that okay with you all? "

Torben moved his attention to Lieutenant Colonel Tuolema. " Sir? "

" I think we will let them be for the meantime, " the supervising officer said and looked at Anton and the lady communicating in sign language.

Torben nodded at his commanding officer. "Understood."

[Four Hours Later]

Torben and Anton were on the look-outs. The deaf and mute Akrovian sergeant was standing on the outpost and holding a pair of binoculars, looking at the surroundings. Galina finished talking to the Akrovian and Chergarian prisoners, warning them of what happened in Mustavuori in their language. Then, she joined the two men. The Olmarkish soldiers were patrolling around the streets with the local officers. The whole town was in lockdown.

" So, how are you two doing? " the human elven hybrid woman asked.

" Fine. We're still keeping an eye out for any suspicious activities, " Torben replied.

" Torbya is vigilant as I am, gozposha. " Anton interjected in sign language.

" Very well, messieurs. I have warned your prisoners about what happened this morning. We make sure that we are prepared. "

" Understood. Also I never got your name." Torben asked the Akrovian-Foranean woman.

" Galina Ivanova-Lavigne, it's nice to meet you, monsieur...I mean gospodin? " she introduced herself.

Anton intently smiled as he reminded her of his cousin in Foranea who spoke Luski and Franken.

"Sergeant Torben Heikkinen. It's an honor to meet you." He introduced himself.

" It's nice to meet you as well, " Galina replied.

" Are you a fellow soldier like us, Galina? " Torben curiously asked.

" Former member of the Foranean Army, currently an intelligence agent. Anton has mentioned to me of going to Foranea and meeting his cousin who happened to be an old friend back in my Army days, " Galina answered.

" I heard Foranea is currently in a chaotic state." Torben said with concern.

" That is why I need to warn my cousin as well if he and his family visit my country again! " Anton signed anxiously. " The Umbral Cultists may also try to stop the Great Premier of my country! That cloaked woman is one of them! She will get rid of every leader to become Grand Empress of Akrovia! "

" Why? " Galina asked in sign language.

" Her mission is to cause deaths by Umbral magic. Once she made numerous deaths, she has attained the 'Staff of Control' and wields it! "

" What did he say? " Torben asked.

" Anton just warned about the cloaked woman. She's one of those cultists who wants to overthrow the Akrovian government and steal the Staff of Control to become the true Grand Empress, " she translated. " He wants to go to Foranea and tell his cousin. "

" We need to make sure all these soldiers are safe from that cloaked woman though." Torben reminded.

From a distance, Anton looked at the forests using his binoculars. He silently gasped and saw the animals were being poisoned by the same mist from Mustavuori. He frantically signed and pointed at the distance. Torben quickly looked through the scope of his rifle and saw the poor animals being poisoned by a mist.

" She is coming! Everyone needs to get to positions! Now!"

Anton wore his gas mask and gave Torben and Alina each for them to wear.

Torben quickly put on his gas mask before going to warn his fellow soldiers.

" Poisonous mist coming! Out on your gas masks! If you see anyone untouched by the mist! They're the enemies."

The Ollish soldiers wore their gas masks along with the Akrovian and Chergarian prisoners. From a distance, the cloaked woman started to walk towards the town of Palolahti. She grinned and held a darkened crystal.

Torben pointed his rifle at the cloaked woman and gave her a warning. "Stop right there! Don't come any closer!"

The woman unveiled her cloak and revealed her long jet black locks. Her skin is cold pale white as snow. Her alluring appearance caught everyone's attention. She simply smiled and removed the cloak. She was holding a tainted dark crystal on her left hand and a skull of a deceased soldier on her right. She was wearing a long dark elegant gown as if she never bothered herself being frozen and intently grinning at the soldiers.

" I have expected this to happen..." she nonchalantly spoke. " Besides, it's the war of the Umbrals and the Ouranists can happen in a very distant future, however this is just a petty show for us mortals. I am just waiting for my turn to become the Empress of Akrovia. "

" That's never going to happen on our watch! " Torben sternly said.

" What is the matter, gospodin? You can't accept the fact that your country is being sandwiched by the Chergarians and Akrovians? We will wipe those Sovereigns out and soon Olmark will be a territory of Akrovia under my watch! "

" Olmark will not be under anyone's rule, especially that of an Umbral worshipper." Torben angrily said.

" Really?! How did you find this deaf and mute soldier? He's supposed to be the next victim, Da? "

"He won't be a victim and will aid us in defeating you." Torben sternly to the mad Akrovian woman.

" Well, then..how about we involve the townspeople? "

" The townspeople don't need to suffer from your mad schemes, witch! " Torben said with frustration.

" I can make this town another Skolgva if you want! " she laughed.

The Umbral cultist summoned a spell in Luski as the dark crystal slowly began to form a poisonous mist. She waited for it to grow. Anton frantically signed at Galina and Torben. The rest of the people in the camp stepped back and immediately rushed away from their positions.

" What's the matter?! You can never get away with this! "

Torben fired a bullet from his rifle at the madwoman to stop her from spreading the poisonous mist. The crystal got dropped from her hands and fell on the ground. The mist ceased which she angrily yelled. The cultist summoned a spell of chaos when the town became distorted and the sky slowly grew in darkness.

" Everyone get to safety now! " Torben loudly yelled.

" You destroyed my weapon! Now, it's time to destroy your town! " she angrily spoke.

The woman casted another Umbral Spell to destroy Torben and the others. Suddenly, a bluish-white lightning struck down when Anton and Galina turned their attention to the armored man riding in a white horse.

" All of you, stay out of the way! " the mysterious armored man sternly spoke at Torben, Galina, and Anton.

" Who are you? You with the Ollish Army? " Torben curiously asked.

" Neither..."

The woman heatedly glared and blandly spoke, " So, the cryptic hero of Foranea has just arrived! How wonderful! How about if you dare to duel to death! "

" Honestly, I don't want to fight you, but if you dare, I'll make sure that you get what you truly deserve! "

" Go ahead! "

The Blue Knight casted Volatile and channeled his Bio-Electricity Spells on his Voltaic Blade. The Akrovian cultist summoned some skeletons and forged a sword. She started to strike the armored combat medic and attempted to slash him. Then, he quickly dodged from her attacks and parried her with a counter attack. The two kept exchanging strikes and hits. From the Blue Knight's sword, she casted a spell to immune herself from being shocked and evilly smirked.

The Akrovian cultist gave him a fatal striking blow, however the Blue Knight blocked her attack. Torben, you could see the power struggle between the two and think one of them could fall or rise.

Torben aimed with his rifle before firing a bullet at the cloaked woman's shoulder to injure her.The woman got pushed back and wounded. The Blue Knight also retaliated and slashed her forearm skin. She angrily gritted her teeth and said, " I will get even with all of you! "

Then, she casted a spell to teleport herself and vanished from everyone's sight. The town returned to normal.

" Voi Perhanna (Damn it)! That mad woman escaped! " Torben said with frustration.

" She's an Umbral Cultist mage, " the Blue Knight sternly spoke.

" We know. Sergeant Danilovsky told us she attacked an Olmarish town with a poisonous mist, " Torben said to the Blue Knight.

" I see. It could be the source of that mist...." the Blue Knight spoke and pointed out the dark crystal on the ground. " This is considered as contaminated by Umbral means. I'll try to purify this one. " (edited)

" Do you know where that crystal came from? " Torben curiously asked.

" The lost country of Robania as my reliable sources have spoken to me, " he spoke.

" What exactly is this crystal? It created a mist of destruction, " Torben asked.

" It is meant for medicinal properties, yet this one has been tainted with Umbral magic from that witch. "

The Blue Knight examined it and went to his horse. He grabbed something from the saddle which was a bottle of Ouranist Holy Water. He knelt down and silently prayed. Then, he opened the lid and whisked the crystal.

Torben, you could see the Holy Water gradually purifying the Robanian zenigen crystal which the essence of umbral magic had dissipated. Suddenly, it radiated into a white light.

Galina and Anton covered their eyes since they couldn't bear the blight radiance coming from it.

Torben covered his eyes as well from the white light and looked at the Blue Knight. "Who are you?"

" Just a friend..." the Blue Knight precisely spoke, stood from his position, and picked up the newly purified Zenigen crystal.

" We just met you. Especially when you came out of nowhere to save us from that witch, " Torben suspiciously said.

" That witch is very difficult to trifle with. I'll get her someday. For now, you need to tell what happened here. " the Blue Knight heavily sighed in his helmet with a tone of disappointment and answered.

Torben nodded at the Blue Knight with suspicion. "I'll let my commanding officer know."

" Until then..." he sternly spoke and rode on his white horse, rushing away.

Anton curiously watched the armored man and his horse had gone. Then, he communicated in sign language with Galina. Torben, you rejoined with the other two when they turned their attention to you.

" Anton asks you if you are alright upon meeting with that man, " she said.

" I'm fine. I'm wondering who that person was, " Torben said.

" He's the Blue Knight, " Galina answered. " He happened to be the mysterious hero of Foranea. "

" Foranea? So does that mean he knows my cousin? " Anton asked.

" Let's see. "

" Heikinnen, are you alright? " the lieutenant colonel asked with concern.

" We were attacked by that woman, Sergeant Danilovsky told us. Then a mysterious armored hero came to save us." Torben explained to Lieutenant Colonel Tuolema.

" I see, " Tuolema nodded. " I have spoken to the town mayor and in Mustavuori. We are going to have a thorough investigation. In your case, I'm assigning you for a special out of the country mission . This is considered classified since you have encountered an Umbral. "

" Classified? What's the mission? " Torben curiously asked.

" From now on, you will be starting to hunt Umbral Cults, " Tuolema replied and looked at Galina. " Is that right? "

" Da, " Galina nodded.

Torben nodded at his commanding officer, " Understood. I'll be going to? "

" Monoceros Keep, Foranea, " Tuolema instantly answered. " You might as well find this mystery man that you have encountered. "

" When will I be leaving for Monoceros Keep? " Torben asked.

" Later in the afternoon, I suppose, but you need to be careful with those cultists circulating the city. There are some Chergarian invaders who happened to be one of them. Bring Sgt. Danilovsky with you as well. "

" I will, sir. Kiitos (Thank you). " Torben said to Lieutenant Colonel Tuolema.

" Ole hyvä. (You're welcome.) "

[Montmartre Residence, 28th of After Witching, Year 427, 2:30 PM]

Benas was babysitting Little Emie and she was happy to play with him. He was holding a stuffed bear which she wanted to touch. Suddenly, he heard a loud buzzing of the doorbell when he got alarmed.

Pierre looked at you and said, " Benas, it's okay. Let me handle this one. You can look after Emie. " 

Benas gratefully nodded at Pierre and smiled as he handed Emie the stuffed bear.

While carrying Little Emie and her stuffed bear, he could see and hear Pierre arguing with the new mayor and his troops. He was worried about what would happen next. Suddenly, he saw his brother being pushed by the Chergarian soldier. Glenda looked at Pierre with concern as Amnon immediately walked over to his wife. They exchanged glances as if they were alarmed of what was happening.

" Benas, let me have Emie, " the blonde Elandric-Foranean pediatrician reminded. " Please warn everybody. "

Benas sadly nodded as he handed Glenda her daughter and signed, " Please stay safe."

She nodded back at her as Amnon gestured thumbs up at him and headed outside to defend his younger brother as he spoke in Franken.

Benas had come to see Marie talking to Karola, Blokk, and her caretakers. Then, on the other side of the house, Ivo was helping out Shemlock and Nirvana to solve some cases.

Benas anxiously signed to his family to warn them, " Chergarian soldiers are here! We need to get to safety now!"

" What?! " Marie exclaimed.

" Die schon wieder! (Them again!) " Ivo angrily muttered in Chergari and signed at Benas. " You guys stay here. "

" Be careful, Ivo, " Benas signed with concern.

Ivo nodded back and headed outside as the argument grew more intense. He heard Pierre bickering against the Chergarians as Amnon tried to pacify and prevent him from shooting them.

" Pierre, arrèt, sil vous plait, " Amnon seriously reminded. " Let me talk to them. Get inside. "

Pierre exasperatedly sighed and nodded at his brother, entering the house. Mayor Reinhart intently smirked at the Foranean Army captain who rolled his eyes in disgust. Then, the general practitioner audibly cleared his throat, immediately calling his attention.

" Avec tout le respect que je vous dois, maire Reinhart, vous nous avez rendu visite sans aucun conseil. Je suis vraiment désolé de dire ça. Ce n'est pas du tout professionnel d'exécuter cela. Je sais que vous êtes un homme très instruit, monsieur. (With all due respect Mayor Reinhart, you have visited us without any advise. I'm so sorry to say this. It's very 'unprofessional' to execute this. I know you are a very educated man, sir.) " Amnon calmly spoke.

" Vous me traitez d'instruit, Docteur Montmartre? Je suis plus que ça ! Je ne serai jamais déshonoré ni victime de préjugés et de jalousie! Je suis le maire de cette soi-disant « ville forteresse » sur laquelle nous lancerons à tout moment des frappes aériennes depuis notre Luftwaffe! Si vous désobéissez à mes ordres, vous serez tous en cendres très bientôt ! Est-ce que tu comprends?! (You call me educated, Docteur Montmartre? I am more than that! I will never be disgraced nor a victim of prejudice and jealousy! I am the Mayor of this so-called 'Fortress City' which anytime we will do some airstrikes from our Luftwaffe! If you disobey my orders, you will all be in ashes very soon! Do you understand?!) " Spiriah scoffed and then sternly spoke, pointing his right index finger to him.

Amnon crossed his arms and looked intently at the mayor. He cocked his eyebrows and deeply thought while looking his eye movement, observing his breath and demeanor and hearing his verbatim. The physician touched and scratched his chin, becoming suspicious at him. " Écoutez, monsieur. Je ne suis pas psychiatre, mais souffrez-vous du syndrome d'orgueil? (Look, sir. I'm not a psychiatrist, but are you having a Hubris syndrome?) " he asked with a concern. " Avant de prendre vos fonctions, avez-vous déjà consulté un thérapeute ou un psychiatre clinicien? (Before you got yourself in office, have you ever checked to a therapist or clinical psychiatrist?) "

" Psychiatre?! Pensez-vous que je suis un fou, docteur?! Est-ce que tu m'insultes au moins?! (Psychiatrist?! Do you think I am a loon, doctor?! Are you even insulting me?!) " the mad Chergarian mayor angrily growled.

" Non,non! Maire Reinhart! Écoute, je ne veux pas insulter...(No, no! Mayor Reinhart! Look, I don't mean to insult...) "

Spiriah sternly spoke, " Bien sûr, nous réquisitionnerons vos biens futiles! Vous ne finirez par rien! (By all means, we will requisition your futile property! You will end up nothing!) "

The Akrovian-Foranean doctor got triggered, heavily took his breaths, and raised his tone of voice, " Vraiment?! Réquisitionner mon bien?! Qu'est-ce que vous avez acheté chez Iliade?! Vous avez volé et tué toute ma famille à Robania il y a onze ans?! Maintenant, vous ferez la même chose ici et puis vous avez transformé l'hôpital en terrain vague! (Really?! Requisitioning my property?! What on Iliad have you gotten yourselves?! You stole and killed my entire family in Robania eleven years ago?! Now, you'll do the same here and then you had turned the hospital into one of wasteland!) "

" C'est pour le bien de tous, Herr Doktor! Vous n'êtes plus soumis à la propriété de cette propriété, oui?! C'est à nous maintenant! C'est déjà un arrêté municipal! (This is for the good of everyone, Herr Doktor! You are no longer subject to ownership of this property, yes?! It's ours now! This is already a city ordinance!) " Spiriah grinned and looked at his men, implyingly to brace themselves for the next step.

Amnon furiously dimmed his eyes and controlled his both hands from sparking. He didn't want this to happen again, ever. He got himself in trouble from Damocles in Robania, lost his other work in Asclepius and then Kintor in Hurroka, amputated by the Shuffler in St. Essa, and saw his clinic in shambles and then recently, Monoceros Keep General Hospital. He couldn't tolerate this anymore. The doctor could feel his adrenaline was rushing like a group of soldiers into battle. His heartbeat was racing and quickly thumping like the fastest beats of the war drums. He inhaled and exhaled to pacify himself, but this mad man kept triggering him. Slowly the bioelectric spells began to spark on his both hands. Out of anger, he had to defend himself and his family.

" Merde, Cyka Blyat! " he cussed in both Franken and Luski heatedly ranted. " Espèce de foutu et foutu fluage chergarien! Ivo et Pierre ont raison à votre sujet ! Tu es un salopard schizophrène! (You damned and insane Chergarian creep! Both Ivo and Pierre are right about you! You're a schizophrenic bastard!) "

" Qu'y a-t-il, Herr Doktor? Est-ce que vous et toute votre famille avez peur de vous retrouver sans abri, nein? (What's the matter, Herr Doktor? Are you and your entire family afraid of being homeless, nein?) " Spiriah asked and maliciously grinned. Then, he turned to his men and ordered in Chergari, " Du weißt was zu tun ist. Genau wie die anderen es mit der Durand-Villa gemacht haben. (You know what to do. Just like the others did to the Durand mansion.) "

" Ja wohl. "

The Chergarian soldiers readied themselves to crush the doors and windows. Everyone in the household became anxious about what to expect. Little Emie began to wail as Glenda shushed and tried to pacify her daughter. Pierre picked up his pistol and readied himself to defend the people of this household. Shemlock and Nirvana joined Pierre as well. Marie was after her mother, her caregivers, and uncle who were all praying to Mother Photis. Ivo and Benas could see and hear the mayor and the doctor's confrontation. The official had his left hand slowly morphing into a monstrous arm with sharp claws. On the other hand, Amnon became uncontrollable and intentionally casted Volatile.

" Khvatit s menya tvoyego chertovogo breda! Vy vse monstry! (I have enough of your damn nonsense! You are all monsters!) "  the doctor heatedly responded in Luski that his bioelectric spells grew intense.

Ivo noticed his brother's bio-electric spells getting stronger and ran to his side to see if he needed help.

" Ivo, the armor, " Glenda reminded and pacified her daughter in distress. " Hurry, they're coming inside the house! "

Ivo nodded and quickly got the Blue Knight Armor before sliding toward his brother.

Amnon grew the most intense until he casted Storm Grasp and noticed his older brother coming towards him. Then, he warned, " Ivo, step back! I can stun you with high voltage!! "

Ivo quickly stepped back to safety of the Storm Grasp spell and saw the armor pieces get attracted to the doctor's body. Then, he witnessed his sudden transformation to the Blue Knight.

Ivo widened his astonishment as the Blue Knight Armor pieces attract to Amnon's body. He muttered lowly, " Unglaublich! (Incredible!) "

The Blue Knight stood in a defensive stance and looked at Ivo, " You surely want to do this, Ginger Earth Engineer, getting it done against this Agent of the Pale Mother? "

" Ja. No one has the right to threaten anyone's family and destroy their home." Ivo said with frustration.

" So, Herr Doktor Montmartre is the Blue Knight after all! You and Fischer are part of those foolish Dread Wolves Tribe, Hauptmann Schulz has already mentioned you two are part elves! How about I finish you all, ja? " Spiriah angrily growled.

" You won't dare to tell anyone of me and him being one person! " the Blue Knight retorted. " You will surely meet your match if you do! "

" Let's see what I can do, dummkopfen! "

"We need to wipe Mayor Reinhart's memory of acknowledging you as the Blue Knight once he's defeated. The risk is too great if the mad man escapes." Ivo said to his brother quietly.

" Unless he has an accomplice who happened to be another Agent of Xiven..."

" How did you know?! " Spiriah angrily asked.

" I saw you and Schulz summoning the Pale Mother several nights ago. We will take all of you out of this country! "

" You observed our activities! You insolent...Nein, niemals! " he shrieked. " Everyone, shoot them!! "

The Chergarian soldiers were supposed to intrude the house. Instead, they cornered the Ginger Earth Engineer and the Blue Knight.

" Sorry for the upcoming damage to the house." Ivo sadly said to his brother as he readied to cast a spell.

" You sure will be renovating after this mess, Ivo. I won't spend another Cred or Drachma for a construction engineer and architect. " he replied.

" I know. You won't be disappointed with the new renovations, " Ivo said to his brother and casting his spell to remove the metal from different parts of the house. He levitates the metal around him and attach it to his body, manipulating it into indestructible armor. (edited)

The rest of the Montmartres and their housemates had evacuated from the house being demolished. The Chergarian soldiers were about to capture them, but they got intimidated by the Blue Knight and the Ginger Earth Engineer.

" Scheiße! " Spiriah cussed and ordered his men. " Stehen Sie nicht einfach da! Schnappt sie! (Don't just stand there! Get them!) "

Ivo casted a spell to create a barrage of hardened rocks and throw it at the Chergarian soldier to injure them.

The soldiers were being thrown and pushed back by the barrage of hardened rocks as they got injured.

The others were both targeting Ivo as the Blue Knight used his Taser Quickdraw and aimed at the soldiers, giving them around 20 kilowatts. The soldiers got stunned and charred, falling down.The mayor was not pleased to see his subordinates and rushed to his opponents, subduing them.

Ivo casted another spell to encase Mayor Reinhart's arms and legs in hardened rocks.The official or Agent of the Pale Mother was breaking the rocks since he got enhanced by Dr. Günther. He smirked and laughed.

" Was (What)?! Wie (How)?! " Ivo said in shock as Mayor Reinhart broke free of the rocks with ease.

" Glaubst du, du kannst mich leicht kriegen?! (You think you can easily get me?!) " Spiriah scoffed and laughed.

" Ivo, he's mutated as the Pale Mother's remnant. " the Blue Knight warned.

" He's the Pale Mother's new host?! " Ivo said in disbelief. " This isn't good at all."

" The only thing to do is to erase his memories from knowing me and Dr. Montmartre are the same person, " the armored man sternly spoke.

" We'll need to subdue him first before we can wipe his memories of you." Ivo said to the Blue Knight.

" Restrain him first, " he replied. " Let's see if he could act with metal. "

Ivo nodded at the Blue Knight and cast a spell to create metal restraints and put it on Mayor Reinhart.

" Verdammt! " Spiriah angrily growled at the two.

" I think I should have done this procedure earlier..." the Blue Knight sighed and snapped his fingers for Bio-Shock aiming at the mad mayor.

Mayor Reinhart widened his eyes in shock when his body was tremendously shaking at 30 volts. As the Bio-Shock ceased, his hair rose and face became charred. He obliviously looked at everyone.

" What did you do to my men?! Where's Doctor Montmartre?! Why did this house got demolished?! " he cluelessly asked and raised his voice.

" Dr. Montmartre ain't here. Your men went rogue and attacked the mansion." Ivo sternly said to Mayor Reinhart.

" He asked us to confront you, Mister Mayor... "

Spiriah heavily sighed and broke the metals on his body, " I swear! I will find that doctor and you will never stop me! "

" You'll fail just like the rest of your Umbral fiends," Ivo sternly said.

" Nein, niemals! " The mad Chergarian mayor signalled his remaining troops when they got away.

Just then, the Aldernian detective approached the both of you and seriously broke his silence, " It seems that this city is not safe to remain here. I might consider visiting you all, but I have my self investigations around Foranea until I gather the pieces. Surely, you all need my resources. "

" You know where to find us..." the Blue Knight remarked.

" Of course, it's just an elven village..." Shemlock simply spoke and winked. " I will be visiting there one of these days. "

"It'll be dangerous out there if you're alone. Your house might be next for acquisition by the Chergarian Army." Ivo said to Shemlock with concern.

" I'm just an Aldernian expat who became a fellow housemate, Ivo. I was sent by Ms. Galina Lavigne and my brother to observe and investigate some Umbral cult crimes. As expected, they became involved with politics and war crimes. Worry not friend, I have my ways to get by. "

Ivo nodded at Shemlock. "If you need our help with anything, contact us. Well there for you right away."

" You might come with us at Dread Wolves Tribe Village. " the Blue Knight suggested. (edited)

" Just like our old Odyssea Academy days, we make our antics using the Magic Mirror, " the Aldernian detective smiled and chuckled. " I'll be there and see you. "

[West Wing, Palais du Frankia, Monoceros Keep 28th of After Witching, Year 427, 5:40 PM]

Mayor Spiriah Reinhart looked downtrodden upon entering the Foranean President's residence. The rest of the people noticed him. The others murmured to their gossip. He sat down on the lounge chair waiting for his turn to speak to the Head of State. Hans had come from Dr. Mutran Günther's place and noticed the mayor's gloominess. The Leanan Sidhe intently grinned and snickered in seeing him.

" What's the matter, failed another mission and got yelled at by Neforie? " Hans chuckled.

" Nein! " Spiriah angrily growled. " I am not a nutloz and a dummkopf! That bastard Luski-Franken doctor insulted me as a schizophrenic and a piece of hubris! I'll show him what I can do to him and his family and friends! "

" You should've enlisted my help. I could've destroyed that doctor and anyone cares about, " Hans replied.

" And where have you been, Malter? Assisting Schulz and Günther with another experimentee? Tell me, is he one of us? "

" Avak Karl Goebbels. He was a volunteer subject in an experiment and became an anthropomorphic eagle. I saved him from being encased in hardened rock recently." Hans explained.

" Doktor Goebbels of the Dunkel Jäger, Gerlach's right-hand man. Did he and his entire lot get successful in hunting down Doktors Odette and Wilma Durand two nights ago? "

" Nein. They were easily defeated by the Blue Knight, " Hans said with frustration.

" Don't tell me that Ingwer-Erdingenieur (Ginger Earth Engineer) and the silver ranger elf were along with him, ja oder nein?! That is why I am here to speak to President Neforie to declare them as 'terrorists' along with Friedrich! "

" You think that'll do something? We'll only get more injured and demoralized soldiers. What we need is more capable allies." Hans said with disagreement.

" It seems like I have heard enough, Le Maire Reinhart et Monsieur Malter," an elderly Umbral statesman stood behind them and grinned. " Come you two, I have more good news to share. So, we can plan our next action. " (edited)

Hans nodded at the statesman and proceeded into Neforie's office.

The two guests were offered a seat as President Neforie sat down and smiled at them. Then, he sat down, took his glass of wine and sipped. He checked his papers from General Höllegard and Tsihrc Itna and audibly cleared his throat.

" Now, messieurs. The Polyphemus Society, Famiglia Roccia, Dunkel Jäger, and the Children of Xiven are willing to support our cause for the total control of this country, " the Foranean Head of State smiled.

" See? These groups will be far better than the lousy and weak soldiers you have," Hans smirked at Reinhart.

" Nein, Niemals! " Reinhart angrily growled.

" A-HEM! "

Neforie cleared his throat calling their attention and deadpanned. Then, he took another sip of his wine and sternly continued, " However, we are targeting terrorists. I need to make a speech about them. The public knows them as heroes, but we need to influence every citizen that they are being feared. "

" If you can send me in, sir. I'll make sure these terrorists will be dealt with by the end of the week, " Hans sternly said.

" Well, then. I shall give you a reward for hunting them, monsieur Malter, " he remarked.

" Sehr gut, Herr Präsident! " the mayor smirked and asked. " Is there anything else about those groups? "

" Don Tuma Marchetti is the leader of Familia Roccia. Oscar Reyes y Saddler is from the Polyphemus Society. Also, the witch Madame Maurelle is from Children of Xiven and Icarax Gerlach is also part of Dunkel Jäger. They are willing to take down those terrorists for good. "

" What about that group from Akrovia? They've been giving our fellow Umbral cultists trouble." Hans asked.

" That is another story, Monsieur Malter, " Neforie heavily sighed. " I have sources from Madame Sheeva herself. The priestess Iadviga is busy with her group in taking over the Akrovian government. According to Sheeva, they are our rival Umbral Cult and the Chergarians are their enemies. They were furious at the destruction of Robania because the cult wanted the country for themselves. Iadviga and her colleagues' plan is to take over the government and expand the empire by annexing some countries including Olmark. "

" Is that bad for us? " Hans curiously asked.

" Oui, " Neforie nodded. " I had a discussion with Madame Sheeva and her siblings yesterday. They warned me of this and not to tolerate Iadviga if she comes here. "

" So, another threat from a fellow cultist, " Spiriah scoffed. " I will keep note of this, Herr Präsident. I understand that they are not easy allies to deal with. We can wage war against them if possible."

" Agreed, Le Maier Reinhart. Make sure you can do your job well, I have just promoted you as the mayor of Monoceros Keep, " Neforie seriously replied. " Make sure you will not fail me, understood? "

" Ja wohl. "

(RP with @BjornGamR27with his OCs)

(Valfor Neforie belongs to @BrandonToy)