Shadows Become Enemies: Battle Through the Temple

Previously: A Demon's Influence: Entrance to the Mountains

Unwanted Betrayal
They walked through the mountain pass, not realizing that Senna was possessed. As they walked, Senna tried to regain control, and at least warn them of the shadow beast. It was no use, she couldn't regain control.

As they reached the Shadow Temple ruins, she resigned herself to being trapped forever. Three Monks walked up to Hikaru and asked, "What business do you have here?"

Hikaru stared at them and said, "We have to see Echo."

"The god of evil? No one is allowed to see him."

"I see... well in that case we'll just go by ourselves."

The monks flanked the entrance through the temple, which was the only way to Echo's palace. "I'm afraid we can't let you do that."

Hikaru sighed, "And I'm afraid I'm going to have to hurt you." Without another word, he dispatched the monks with one blow.

Everyone else quietly followed him into the ruins.