Eizen: Draws sword Stay close. It’s big.
Ethan
Alright, alright, goddammit! Let's handle this.
slashes at the sea monster, aiming for its limbs We need to take it down fast before it capsizes the ship.
Ethan
Ookay.. takes out the flaming spear
dodges the sea monster's tentacles and strikes at its main body Keep it distracted, Ethan! We can't let it focus on anyone.
Ethan
shoots the monster with arrows made of souls
jumps forward and stabs the sea monster in the mouth, severing its tongue Good shot, Ethan! Now it can't speak its way out of this fight.
Ethan
Thanks. continues throwing soul arrows into the monster
slashes at the sea monster's legs, causing it to stumble and bleed profusely Keep those arrows coming, Ethan!
Ethan
keeps shooting the monster
leaps forward and slices off the sea monster's right arm Time to end this, Ethan! Make your move!
Ethan
impales the monster with the flaming spear through the heart
dancing with excitement Nice job, Ethan! That was a clean kill!
Ethan
Wew, seems like I got lucky.
Luck has nothing to do with it, Ethan. You trained hard and you're getting stronger every day. That's why you were able to pull off that amazing move.
Ethan
Well, whatever works. So, uh...let's get this beast back to shore, huh? We gotta report this to the council.
nods and starts helping Ethan drag the lifeless body of the sea monster across the deck Right behind you, Ethan.
Ethan
Alright, we should be able to just drag it over to the crates over there.
grunts and pulls with all his might Don't worry, Ethan. We'll get this beast to shore and make sure it never poses a threat to anyone again.
Ethan
Hell yeah we will! Ethan chuckles
grunting with effort Almost there, Ethan. Just a little bit more...
Ethan
Alright, alright! And then we need to clean up this mess.
breathing heavily Clean-up won't be necessary, Ethan. I'll handle it. You go ahead and report to the council. They need to know what happened here.
Ethan
Yeah, you're right. Okay, thanks ZEN. I owe you one!
As Ethan reports to the council, they decide to award Eizen and Ethan with a promotion to the rank of Grand Knights, recognizing their bravery and skill in defeating the sea monster.
Ethan
Damn, didn't expect a promotion for killing that monster.
smirks Well, Ethan, it's not every day you get recognized for your bravery and skills. But don't forget, this promotion is also a reminder of the responsibilities that come with it.
Ethan
Yeah, yeah, I know. Responsibility. groans
puts a hand on Ethan's shoulder Look, Ethan, I understand that the weight of responsibility can be overwhelming sometimes.
Ethan
Well, if not for the monsters, I'd probably be sailing the seas instead of playing knight all the damn time.
narrows his eyes Ethan, I know you think sailing the seas is an escape, but it's not. It's just another way of running away from your responsibilities.
Ethan
Yeah, yeah, I know.
clenches his fists Look, Ethan, I've seen what happens when people shirk their responsibilities. It leads to chaos and suffering.
Ethan
Yeah, I know. he sighs
lets go of Ethan's shoulder and takes a step back Don't just sigh, Ethan. Acknowledge your feelings. Recognize that running away might not be the answer you're looking for.
Ethan
Alright, alright. Look, Zen, I get it. I just... sighs I just hate how we have to deal with all these monsters. It's like the world is conspiring against us.
narrows his eyes, a determined look on his face Ethan, the world may seem like it's conspiring against us, but remember, we are not helpless.
Ethan
gasps
grabs Ethan by the collar and looks him in the eye We have the strength and the knowledge to fight back, Ethan.
Ethan
Y-yeah, y-you're right, Zen...
releases Ethan's collar and steps back Good. Now, remember that strength and knowledge when we face our next challenge.
Ethan
I nod
clenches his fists Ethan, I won't let the darkness consume us. I will fight until my last breath to protect everything we hold dear.