Dina: So what do you think the king's plan is by spreading the wanted posters about us?!
Arya: I don't know, I'm confused too. There are many possibilities behind his action:
Making nobles whose positions are threatened by our existence become even more uncontrollable.
Making the people confused about who to choose—follow the king's orders or support us. Since he's the king, the people can't just insult him recklessly.
He deliberately ruins his own image to see our reaction—whether we still have the determination to continue or not.
Dina: So you mean… we're being toyed with? The king must have a lot of free time.
Arya: Exactly. From his moves, he seems too relaxed and not in a hurry even though his territories are being attacked one by one. If he really targeted us, why only now, even though we've already killed seven rulers?
Dina: Well, forget it. So where's our next destination?
Arya: The city of OITER, then just one more.
(Previously, they had gone to the city of Puari but only stayed briefly because the ruler was rumored to be good.)
Dina: Just one more?
Arya: Yeah. After the city of OITER, there's one last city named ZERIO, then the capital city of the Kingdom.
Dina: So there are a total of nine cities with corrupt rulers?!
Arya: Exactly. We've killed seven, two more left.
Dina: After everything's done, what will we do?! Let's say, if the king is also killed, who will replace him?
Arya: According to rumors I heard, the king has a sane and kind younger brother. But yeah, rumors are just rumors—we'll see for ourselves when the time comes.
Dina: What if the younger brother is just as crazy? Why not you become king instead?
Arya: Me, become king?! Mwahahaha! That's not a bad idea—then I could sleep with many beautiful, sexy, and dazzling women!
Dina: Trashy man. (Blushing and looking down)
Arya: Let it be. But I really don't fit the role of a king.
Dina: Why not?
Arya: Well, you know... It's better to enjoy peaceful days without thinking about anything. If I became king, I'd be busy thinking about this and that every day.
Dina: That's true.
They continued their journey to the city of OITER. Three days later...
Dina: Hmmm... The scenery looks the same as usual.
Arya: Yeah. Alright! Go ahead and look around for a bit!
Dina: See you later.
Arya: Yep, take care.
They explored the city... and later that midnight...
Dina: Are you coming inside the mansion too?
Arya: Yeah, because we don't have to be stealthy anymore.
Dina: But why still at night?
Arya: If we go during the day, the citizens will see us, and it'll cause trouble.
Dina: Alright, let's begin! (Draws two daggers)
Arya: Yeah. (Draws pistol)
Bang! Bang! (Shooting the gate guards)
"Intruders! Intruders! Exone is attacking!"
"What?! Exone?! Tch, so this time they're attacking this mansion?!"
"Just surrender! Value your lives—there's no point staying loyal to the ruler!"
"W-We surrender!" (Drops weapons)
Dina: What now?! They don't seem to want to fight anymore!
Arya: Hmmm... Just leave them! Dina, cut off all their fingers one by one!
"What?! Cut off all our fingers?!"
Dina: Hey Ar?! Are you serious?!
Arya: Arya, of course! That's a reminder that it was Exone who caused your fingers to be cut off—so you won't commit evil again.
Dina: But what next?! Don't you feel pity for those who've already surrendered?!
Arya: Pity?! For what?! Does pity solve anything?! Losing fingers is nothing compared to death.
Arya: The world isn't that gentle! Those who've surrendered, line up so I can cut your fingers one by one! Anyone who refuses will die!
"F-Fine!"
Arya cut their fingers one by one... Screams echoed through the corridor.
Arya: If you still commit evil even after losing your fingers, then I will not forgive you.
"Alright!" (They endure the pain)
Dina: A-Are you sure this is okay?! You're starting to look really cruel.
Arya: Cruel? Listen, Dina—if criminals are allowed to surrender without any loss, they'll just repeat their crimes.
Arya: Just imagine if we let them go without suffering anything, innocent people would become the next victims. It'd be the same as us causing it by letting them go.
Dina: Y-You're right...
Arya: Alright, let's head to the last room.
Slash (Cuts the door)
Arya: Oh yeah? Have you surrendered too, like the guards?
"P-Please forgive us!"
Arya: No! You're the root! Even if your fingers are cut off, you won't regret it! You'll keep repeating your crimes.
Dina: ...
"W-We won't do it again!"
Arya: What can you offer so I believe you? A leg? An arm?
"Eeep!" (Terrified)
Arya: Haaaa... Come, give me your hands. I'll cut your fingers one by one. And... you must step down from your positions...
Ruler's son: Bastard! Who do you think you are?! You're just some random brat!
"Q-Quiet! Don't provoke him!"
"Yeah, shut up!"
Bang! (Arya shoots the son)
Arya: Just as I thought, you're all trash to the core. Bang! Bang! (Kills them all)
Dina: ... (Arya...)
Arya: Alright, it's done. And...
(They walk out of the ruler's room.)
Arya: Hey, guard over there!
Guard: Y-Yes!
Arya: Is there a hidden room here, like a prison or something?
Guard: Y-Yes!
Arya: Show me.
Guard: Follow me!
(They head to the hidden room...)
Arya: Can you cut it, Dina?
Dina: Leave it to me. Slash (Cut)
Arya: Ugh... It stinks so bad—what the hell is wrong with you people?!
Guard: P-Please forgive me! I was just ordered by the ruler to do this!
Dina:(Covers nose)
(The place smelled awful... And there were many people imprisoned here...)
Arya:Light! (Lights up the room) Alright, you're all free now. Dina, cut all the iron bars!
Slash! (Cuts iron bars)
Arya: So many are injured... Heal! Heal! Heal! (Heals all 24 people)
Dina: How cruel. What's the point in treating people like this?! (Clenches fist) I almost felt sympathy for that ruler because they seemed sincere.
Guard: ...
Arya: Don't think about it, Dina. Everyone, please leave this room. We have food.
"T-Thank you so much!"
(They leave the room...)
Arya: Hey, are there any more people besides them?
Guard: N-No more!
Arya: Really?
Guard: It's true!
Arya: Alright then. (Takes out food and utensils from storage) Here, everyone, please eat. And Water! (Fills glasses with water) Please drink as well.
"Thank you so much!" (Tears up)
"Thank you so much!" (Tears up)
Arya: Don't mention it. Please enjoy the food. Hey, guard—does the former ruler have any good family members?
Guard: Family? I'm not sure. Please ask the servants.
Arya: Go call one of them!
Guard: Understood!
(A servant arrives.)
Servant: W-What do you need from me? (Trembling)
Arya: Does the former ruler have a decent family member?
Servant: He has a younger brother who's a good person. But that's just my opinion—I don't know what others think.
Arya: Can you contact him to come here?
Servant: He's been locked up by the ruler for trying to go against him. He's in another room.
Arya: Alright, take me there.
Servant: Follow me.
(They head to the room where the ruler's brother is held.)
Servant: This is the room.
Arya: Hmmm... Dina, you know what to do.
Dina: Is my dagger really meant for cutting doors?! Haaa... Slash! (Cuts door)
Arya: Sorry... Ughh... Smells awful—how long has he been locked up?
Servant: Five years.
Dina: Five years?! What about food and everything else?
Servant: Food was passed under the door. As for other needs... done inside the room.
Arya, Dina: Ughhh...
Arya: Can he lead this city? Is his mental state okay?
Arya: Hello, sir. My name is Arya. Would you be willing to talk to me?
"Wh-Who are you?! What for?!"
Arya: Well... your brother is dead, and we killed him. Now my request is—would you be willing to take your brother's place as the new ruler of this city?
"M-My brother is dead?! Ruler of the city?! Why?!"
Arya: Because we're leaving this city. So... it needs a new ruler. Would you be willing?
"Thank goodness! So my brother is finally dead! Hah hah hah... That means... the people are freed from his cruelty... Yes... I'm willing, if it's for the people..."
Arya: Alright, may I know your name?
"My name is Terza. I don't have a family name. So just call me Terza."
Arya: Understood. Nice to meet you, Mr. Terza.
They leave the room and Arya helps restore the city of OITER. The former prisoners are released and asked to go to the city of AZURA for mental rehabilitation because they want to stay far away from OITER...