The Bounty arrived at the base of Samurai X. Cole and Axl and Lance helped the wounded sit up and lay down on wooden boxes.

- What's wrong with them? - PIXAL asked.

- They are stunned. Aya, do you have any way to reversal the charm? - asked hopefully (Y/N).

The Mistress of Magic came closer and looked at the tainted with evil power council members.

- I know a way to get around the spell, but I won't destroy it completely. But the question is up to you. Do you want to bring them back?

All the heroes fell silent and looked at each other, thinking. (Y/N) and Lloyd stepped forward and said with absolute certainty.

- Do it.

- Very well. Let's get started then. - Aya said.

She placed her hand on Aspheera's forehead and began mumbling something under her breath. Her hand glowed with a blue aura, that sent an electric shock to Aspheera.

She approached Pythor and repeated the action, and when she approached Harumi, she stopped, looking at her suspiciously. However, she put her hand on her forehead and also sent a shock, making the girl jump up and gasp, and Lloyd grabbed her hand in a gesture of comfort.

Everyone stared at the three villains in anticipation. Pythor groaned and clenched his eyes, shaking his head. So did Aspheera. Harumi put her hand on her forehead and sighed, as if she had a headache. What's more, their eyes have returned to their normal color.

(Y/N) walked closer to Pythor and watched, as her friend opened his eyes slowly and looked around.

- What... what happened? Why does my face hurt so much? - he groaned and rubbed his face, getting up.

- I feel... rather strange. - admitted Aspheera, rising to a sitting position.

Pythor saw, where they were and gasped. - What are we doing here? - then shifted his gaze to (Y/N).

- (Y/N)? What happened?

- You were under the control of the Crystal King. He cast some kind of obedience spell on you and controlled you. - She explained.

- Under control? Oh no! No! - outraged Aspheera.

- How no, how yes. You attacked us like empty puppets. - Saber said. - Avada Kedavra you were throwing like crazy.

- But now you can see, that you are back to normal. - said Aya.

Aspheera and Pythor gasped in shock at seeing the queen and quickly stood up. They bowed to her majesty.

- Your Majesty. We are very sorry for our... inconsistent behavior. - Aspheera said, in a nervous tone.

- There is nothing to worry about, dear Aspheera. You had no control over your own actions. - she said.

- Nevertheless, this  doesn't leave us blameless. We misappropriated your student, despite the fact, that she gave us... me a chance. - Pythor said.

- For the third time in a row. - Cole said, rolling his eyes.

- Relax. The evil spell has clouded your judgment. However, punishment will await you, Pythor, for  misappropriation from  the High Princess, who gave you a chance to redeem your deeds.

Pythor bowed his head down with a sigh. Aspheera looked at him and crawled closer.

- If you punish to him, then you punish to me. - she said. All the heroes looked at her absolutely shocked.

Aspheera want to sacrifice myself? Spend herself to death? 

- You kill him then you kill me. Your Highness. - she said.

(Y/N)'s jaw dropped and after a moment she burst out laughing, shaking her head. - You guys really think, we saved you just to kill you?

- Didn't we? - asked a confused Saber.

- No. Admittedly, what the three of you did was completely out of line. Especially the torture of one of the League members. But you can see that I and Lloyd have considerable affection for you. Especially Lloyd. - she said, smiling at Lloyd communicatively.

Lloyd blushed slightly, before he grunted back.

- But still... I have an idea, that will clear you of all guilt. - Lloyd suggested.

- We have? - Jay asked.

- What is it? - asked an interested Pythor.

- Cooperation. Show us, that the Queen and we can trust you again. Will you abandon the evil side and help us in the war against the Crystal King? - asked (Y/N).

Pythor and Aspheera looked at each other and started whispering to each other in the Serpentine language. They smiled at each other and looked at (Y/N).

- If this is the only way to redeem our guilt. We're in. - Pythor said. - Our forces and wedges are at your command, my lady. - He said to Aya and bowed.

- My knowledge of spells and the very practice of casting spells, are under your command. - Aspheera said and also bowed to the queen.

Aya nodded her head in approval. - Excellent. What about you, Miss Harumi?

Everyone looked at Harumi with interest. Harumi looked around at them and looked at Lloyd uncertainly. The boy sent her a smile and nodded in response.

Harumi sighed and looked at Aya and smiled slightly.

- I will also join the fight.

They all smiled happily and looked at each other with satisfaction. Aya smiled slightly.

- You have acted wisely. Lloyd, you are yet to be judged. - Aya said.

Lloyd nodded with understanding. Aya sighed.

- I'm giving you a warning. As part of it, I exonerate you, but in return you must surrender the Ancient Power, which rightfully belongs to (Y/N). I have my eye on you after this crime.

Aya reciprocated the smile and looked proudly at her people.

- Let's cleanse you of evil powers. (Y/N), you will lead them to the armory and give them some set of armor. They will not wear the symbol of the enemy army. After that we get to work. - Aya said.

- Of course. Follow me. - said (Y/N) and started walking with Aspheera and Pythor to the crates of weapons and armor.