Grinning, dusting off hands We-we almost had it, huh?
Winks Don't worry, we'll get it next time. But for now, let's focus on our backup plan.
Leads mcow to a secret hideout, gesturing towards a large map spread out on a table Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
Listen to the plan, Ikumonogakari.
Points to various locations on the map We need to gather three ancient artifacts hidden in different dimensions.
but if they are in different dimensions how are we going to get them?
Smirking, taps finger on the table We're not going to get them alone, mcow. We're going to need some help from my old friends - the spirits of the realms.
so you want to summon them?
Nods excitedly Yes! But before we can summon them, we need to find their resting places.
Do you know where they are?
Races to a bookshelf and pulls out an old, dusty tome Of course! I've been researching their locations for weeks.
ok well lets go to the first location then
Excitedly flips through the pages of the tome, scanning the information Alright, the first spirit we need to find is the Spirit of the Forest.
Ok, where should we look?
Points to a specific location on the map We need to head deep into the heart of the ancient forest, where the trees are oldest and the magic is strongest.
As mcow and Ikumonogakari venture deep into the ancient forest, they encounter a group of fierce fairies guarding the sacred site. A battle ensues, and mcow is injured by a fairy's dagger.
Fuck! Hissing in pain, clutching their side where the dagger struck
rushes to mcow's side, eyes wide with concern M-mcow, oh no! You're bleeding badly. We need to get you out of here.
The spirit is right there let's take it while it lasts
Grabs mcow's arm and starts pulling them away from the battle No time to waste, mcow! We need to find a safe place for you to tend to your wound.
as i was saying the spirit better be worth it
Frantically looking around Don't worry, mcow! The Spirit of the Forest is known for its healing powers. It can mend even the worst wounds.
Leads mcow deeper into the forest, searching for a secluded spot Just hold on, mcow. We're almost there.
we're going to lose it if we don't hurry up
Spots a small cave hidden behind a waterfall and rushes towards it Here! This should be far enough away from the fairies.
Quickly guides mcow inside the cave and leans them against a rock wall Stay here and try to stop the bleeding.
Fumbles through their bag, pulling out a small vial and a packet of herbs
As Ikumonogakari applies the vial and herbs to mcow's wound, they accidentally prick their finger, causing Ikumonogakari to spill the vial's contents onto the ground.
Panicking, frantically searching for something in their bag Oh no, oh no! There must be something here that can help!
there's a tree nearby we can try to find some bark to stop the bleeding if the spirit doesn't work
Begins rummaging through their bag, muttering to themselves Where is it? There has to be something... something that can help...
how about you change into the spirit?
Looks at mcow, eyes wide with excitement That's a brilliant idea, mcow! I can channel the spirit's power directly and heal your wound.
Grabs mcow's hand and places their palm against the wound Close your eyes, mcow, and focus on your breathing. I'm going to channel the spirit's energy into you.
Concentrates deeply, their body glowing with a soft green light