>>6047475“Well… all things considered… maybe that Ryuno guy would be the best choice?” you suggest.
“You think so?” Chuu Lee asks.
“Given who we’ll be up against, we’ll need the best help we can get. Who else but the man’s son? It’s not like he’d join up with Yalbadoth if given the chance either.” you point out. “Have you met him before, Zelos?”
“...Briefly, yes.” he answers with a cryptic but solemn tone. “Very well. Bring forth Ryuno, King Yanlou.”
“Sorry you didn’t get to reunite with your student…” Chuu Lee comments to him.
“She lived her life well and continues trying to better herself even beyond the veil of life and death. It is probably for the best regardless, we are up against powerful foes, even if she would join my side at a moment’s notice, it would be better to let her continue to enjoy her well-deserved rest.” he responds, still sounding a bit solemn.
https://youtu.be/aScOdznyC8U?si=5XXlzrCR909BaMYVAfter a short while, you’re all brought to an area with a large, elaborate elevator, which opens up to reveal this young man flanked by a number of ogres in formal bodyguard getups, complete with dark sunglasses. Heh, kinda funny actually. Still, Ryuno stands in the middle of the group, a hand reaching up and poking at the halo above his head. He looks around as he walks with his ogre escort, noticing you and Chuu Lee with curiosity, but then locking eyes with Zelos.
“So I have you to thank for my parole, oh Great Lord Zelos.” he speaks in a soft, flowing voice. Formal, kind, refined, and humble… or at least, putting the airs of such things forward. “I see you have some new allies… what curious scheme have you gotten up to?”
Zelos almost looks down his nose at the young man. “One that brings you into conflict with your father once again. Need I say more?”
There’s a chuckle that escapes Ryuno’s lips that feels disquieting. “Straight to the point then. No, no you do not.” He smiles, tilting his head ever so slightly as the ogre escort backs away from him. He then looks over at you and Chuu Lee again. “You both feel… strong. Very strong, with yet further strength you’re not showing yet.”
“No need to show my best in a moment like this.” Chuu Lee responds. “Especially since I can draw out my best pretty quickly.”
“Might I know your names, ladies?” he requests.
>A. You can call me Izzy>B. Name? You’ll get a full title!>C. …Nnnnah, you may not. Not from me at least>D. So what exactly are you capable of?>E. Something else? 