The following day, your group continues the journey to Mistral. You arrive at a village but this one doesn't even appear finished.

Ruby: What is this place?

You read a weathered sign.

Y/N: Oniyuri... Never heard of it.

Ren: I have.

You turn to face him.

Ren: It would've been Anima's version of Mount Glenn, had it been completed. But the people found it too difficult to build without the protection of the kingdoms.

Jaune: What happened?

Ren: What always happens... Grimm...

Jaune: We should move. This place gives me the creeps...

The group begins to leave as we cut to Weiss singing on stage. A banner nearby reads that the event is being held to raise money for Vale. After Weiss's performance, she stands by her father as he talks with some Atlesian business tycoons.

Jacques: It's all rubbish. We pay our Faunus employees the same wages as our other workers. Their argument is invalid right out the gate.

Weiss begins to step away but her father grabs her arm.

Jacques: Where are you going?

Weiss: I'm just thirsty.

Jacques: Weiss dear, we have people for that.

Weiss: No, I can get it. I'll be right back. I promise.

Jacques: ...

Jacques lets go of her arm and returns to his conversation.

Jacques: Sorry I zoned out for a moment. But from the sound of things, I'm the good guy again?

Weiss steps away but before she gets to the drinks, she finds one of the fundraising items to be bought at the event. A painting of Beacon Academy... Looking at it, Weiss recalls all her memories of the school.

?????: Hey.

She turns to see a young man.

?????: It's quite a nice piece.

Weiss: Yes... It's a lovely painting.

?????: The two of you have something in common.

Weiss: ...

?????: Well... That was my attempt at breaking the ice. How'd I do?

Weiss: You are leaving a lot to be desired...

?????: Honesty. I appreciate that. Henry. Marigold.

Weiss: ... Weiss Schnee.

Henry: I saw your performance.

Weiss: ...

Henry: Right... So... Do you plan on buying it?

Weiss: ... No...

Henry: Yeah... A little pricey for a painting.

This starts to get under Weiss's skin.

Weiss: It's to raise money.

Henry: For what?

Weiss: Are you serious?

Henry: To be honest, I really only come to these things for the free drinks. And the lovely company.

Weiss slowly gets more and more angry but August steps in and glares at Henry.

August: I think it would be best if you leave her alone.

Henry: Sorry. Didn't know she was taken.

With that, Henry walks off.

Weiss: Thanks...

August: I overheard him... It's insufferable how these people are...

Weiss: Most of them have no idea how many have suffered... How many have died...

August: Just try to stay calm. I need to talk to you about something important.

?????: Vale honestly got what was coming to them.

The two turn to see a woman speaking with some other party goers.

Man: Honey, please...

Woman: You said the same thing last night. They were crazy to think they could manage without a military like Atlas. I'm just surprised it took so long.

August flicks his pointer finger as Kagero starts to surface.

Kagero: Let me rip that tongue of hers out...

August forces his Inner Demon back in check.

August: No... Can't make a scene...

Weiss however, finally snaps.

Weiss: Shut up! Not a single one of you even actually care about anything aside your clothes, your money, your pointless problems that don't even matter.

Jacques walks up and grabs Weiss's arm.

Jacques: Weiss, that's enough.

Weiss: Let go!

Weiss pulls herself out of her father's grasp and falls to the ground, accidentally making a glyph. From this glyph, a snow white Boarbatusk appears and gets ready to charge the woman.

Woman: No... I'm sorry!

Before the summoned Grimm can reach her, Ironwood shoots it and it dissipates. There is a brief silence but the woman's fear is replaced by anger.

Woman: What are you doing? Arrest her!

Ironwood coldly looks at the woman before putting his gun away.

Ironwood: She's the only one making sense around here...

The General then turns to Jacques before leaving.

Ironwood: Thanks for the party, Jacques...

Meanwhile... You and Team RNJR prepare to leave Oniyuri but Vice appears beside you.

Vice: Someone's heading this way fast. And they don't smell friendly.

Y/N: Guys, get ready for trouble.

You put on your Driver and RNJR ready their weapons before Tyrian jumps out of nowhere and tries to attack Jaune.

Y/N: Henshin!

Buddy Up! Revi! Vice! Revice!

You transform and block the man's arm mounted blades with the Revicelasher before Vice tries to kick him but the Chameleon Deadman appears and blocks the attack.

Chameleon: It's been a while.

Tyrian: You can handle our smiley friend here.

Jaune: Who are you?

Tyrian: Who I am matters not to you...

He points at Nore first, then Ren.

Tyrian: Or you...

He then points at Jaune.

Tyrian: Or... Well you do interest me. But no... Who I am matters only to... You.

He points at Ruby.

Ruby: Me?

This makes Tyrian go into a laughing fit.

Tyrian: You have no idea, do you? You see, my dear, I am here to whisk you away.

Nora: What if she doesn't want to go?

Tyrian gives a face of boredom.

Tyrian: Well... I suppose I would just have to take her.

Jaune: We aren't letting that happen.

Tyrian takes a deep breath and smiles.

Tyrian: Good.

Meanwhile, you continue your fight with the Chameleon Deadman.

Chameleon: Consider this payback for our hideout.

The Deadman goes for a kick but you grab him and toss him aside before pulling out the Barid Rex stamp.

Barid Rex!

Baribari!

Baribari Up! Revi-vi-vi-vi! Revi!

You punch the Deadman and he crashes into an incomplete building.

Vice: That's what you get!

You go after the Chameleon Deadman but instead of him, you find Pyrrha.

Pyrrha: Y/N.

Your eyes widen.

Vice: How dare you steal our friend's face?!

Revi: You aren't Pyrrha... Next time to try disguising as one of my friends, make sure it's one that I know's alive!

You punch the Deadman and he turns back into his demonic form as you ready the Barid Rex stamp for some scanning.

Reku-Reku!
Pute-Pute!
O-O!

Reborn! Reku-Reku, Pute-Pute, O-O! Baribari Stamp Fever!

You summon the three Remixes and they fuse into a dragon-like construct that attacks the Deadman. You then prepare a finisher and jump off Vice's shield.

Barid Rex! Finifini Finish!

You strike the Deadman and he turns into what can only be assumed to be his true human form before dissipating like what happened in the Deadmans hideout.

Revi: Why... Wasn't he separated?

Vice: I... I don't know. Maybe this stage of Deadman works a bit different.

Revi: ... We can't dwell on it. Ruby and the others need our help.

You rush to RNJR's side and make an ice wall as Tyrian tries to stab Ruby.

Revi: You are not touching her!

Tyrian: Oh? You must've done away with my... Comrade. Oh well. The mistress will be interested in you as well.

Vice: The only one going anywhere is you when we kick your ass!

You get ready to fight but a familiar crow arrives.

Qrow: Hey. Am I late for the party?

End of Part 24