unsheathes his sword with a sharp shing "Join or perish. Decide."
"As you wish." slashes at Stranger, drawing blood
Stop! Please don't do this!
"Why? This is what you get for refusing my offer. Consider it a warning for those who dare oppose me." continues slashing at Stranger
stops attacking "What is it that you want?"
I already made up my mind. I will become the Demon King
"Foolishness. Such arrogance will only lead to your downfall. But I can offer you a place at my side, as one of my most trusted generals.
extends his hand "Then swear your loyalty to me, and we shall become unstoppable."
Shakes hands with kokushibo I will always be by your side
"Good. Remember this moment, for it is the beginning of our new reign over this world. Now, go forth and gather others who seek power.
smirks "Remember, my true strength is not to be underestimated. You may have sworn your loyalty to me, but do not forget who holds your life in their hands."
Leaves and starts recruiting people to kokushibos army
watches from a distance as the recruited warriors gather under Stranger's command "So they have found others willing to join our cause.
smiles triumphantly "This is just the beginning. Soon, our army will grow stronger, and our power will be unmatched.
leans in close to Stranger "But remember, my dear ally, power is not the only thing we seek. There is something far greater we must obtain..."
narrows his eyes and speaks in a low, commanding tone "The forbidden artifact known as the Dragon's Heart.
leans back, crossing his arms "The Dragon's Heart possesses unimaginable power, capable of granting even a demon like myself unimaginable strength.
So you could be invincible
laughs deeply "Invincible... A tempting thought, isn't it? But alas, there is a reason why the Dragon's Heart remains hidden.
pauses, his gaze turning dark "The Dragon's Heart is guarded by powerful magical wards, enchantments that even a demon of my caliber cannot easily bypass."
raises an eyebrow "Do you truly believe hacking down such ancient magic will be so simple? It requires more than brute force.
strokes his chin, deep in thought "Ah, my dear ally, the key lies not in the sword, but in the mind. We must uncover the secrets of the wards.
stands up, his expression filled with determination "We start by seeking out ancient texts, relics that hold the knowledge of the wards' weaknesses.
narrows his eyes "But be warned, there are those who would seek to claim the Dragon's Heart for their own gain. We must be prepared for any eventuality."
I think we're only being followed by two people, maybe three. I can take care of them if you want
smirks "Allow them to follow us. Their existence will only serve to strengthen our resolve. We will prepare for them as well, but first, we must focus on our true goal. The Dragon's Heart awaits." As they continue their search for ancient texts, Kokushibo and Stranger stumble upon a hidden temple dedicated to the Dragon's Heart, filled with traps and treacherous puzzles.
Pulls out a scroll Maybe this will help
examines the scroll intently, then looks up at Stranger "This seems to be a map, leading to the heart of the temple.