"You don't need to worry old man Ishida will be fine with me." Ajax says.
Ean's just nods.
"That makes me glad."
Ishida walks up to Ean's.
So M-. I mean Ean's what's next for you old man? I mean with me gone surely the inn's business will plummet?"
"Oh don't worry about that. I have plenty of butlers. You just happened to be the best one I've ever had. I'll be fine. Besides, your new master is waiting on you." Ean's says pointing at Ajax who's practically jumping up and down.
Ishida sighs and looks over at Ajax. And a fraction of a smile forms on his face.
"Yeah I guess he is."
"Alright enough clammy stuff we gotta go!" Ajax yells.
Ean's smiles
"Indeed you do young ones. There are plenty of adventures for you to go on."
"Alright master Ajax let's go." Ishida says turning away from Ean's.
Ean's grabs a small circular object out of his pocket and slaps it into the back of Ishida.
"Ow! What the hell was that for shitty old master?" Ishida yells though he doesn't feel any pain.
Ean's just turns and begins to walk away.
"Consider it a farewell gift. For all your years of hard work. Your new Master will need you to be strong for him just like you were for me. So be strong Ishida. And farewell. Ean's says walking away."
Ishida rubs the spot where Ean's slapped him on the back still no pain.
"Yeah thanks and all that. I'll never forget it." Ishida whispers.
"Ishida now that you've officially joined you should totally make some food!" Ajax says immediately.
"Just like you to want food dumbass." Ryizen says, chuckling.
"If it means the hot stuff comes with us then it's fine by me." Rumi says eyeing Ishida.
"It's gonna be a long time with you guys isn't it?" Ishida says, sighing.
"But food aside, we should get going the next town. We need to catch a train before we get there so it'll be some time." Rumi says checking the map Ean's gave them.
"Alright then let's go!" Ajax says running out the room.
"Damn, isn't he eager? But he's my master now so I'll follow him to the end." Ishida says to himself. "Alright you heard the master let's go!" He says running after Ajax.
Rumi and Ryizen just grin before following them.
An hour after Ajax and his group leave Ean's inn. Ean's sits down at his office table taking a smoke.
"That kid Ajax. He's something alright, I just hope he knows where his future lies. Finding Kimmegona's sword. Was always a tough task even for the greatest of Ronin's. Kimmegona was just too good for his time. If only he knew what he caused after his death." Ean's says looking at the ceiling.
"Indeed Nelazaru Kimmegona was always the best Ronin ever there was no mistaking it. Yet you were just talking about someone other than Kimmegona. Someone named Ajax." A voice says entering the office.
Ean's eyes widened exponentially.
"You're joking. It can't be you of all people."
"Oh so it seems this small town's heard of me as well. How fascinating, but I didn't come here for a meet and greet y'know?" The figure says still standing in the doorway.
Ean's slightly backs up.
"It's you! The greatest bounty hunter alive. Bounty Hunter Charles Loki!" Ean's says.
"Indeed I am. Now who is this Ajax character you were just speaking so lightly about?" Loki says.
"Ajax his name is Ajax Nozami. He's a rookie Ronin that wants to find Kimmegona's sword like the rest of the Ronin. What's so special about him?" Ean's says confused.
Loki yawns and stretches.
"So this Nozomi brat. Does he have a charm? Like DeSoton does?"
"I well he uhhh." Ean starts to panically ramble.
"Answer wisely old man from what I can see Ishida is no longer with you so I don't have to worry about struggling to cut off your head if I wanted to." Loki says, slightly revealing his sword. "You know how much I hate violence. Don't you?"
Ean's shudders immediately.
"O-of course I do. It's well you see." Ean's stammers.
"It's fine, don't bother explaining yourself." Loki says standing up.
Ean's just stares confused.
"Ajax Nozomi huh? And he wants to find the legendary sword. Ugh how perfect. And he has a charm. He's gonna put a big target on his back. The shogunate office isn't gonna like this report but oh well." Loki says preparing to leave.
"You're still working for that corrupt military office? How far have you stupped? Charles Loki?" Ean's says.
I'm a flash Loki is behind Ean's hand on his sword hilt.
"I'd watch your mouth old man." Loki says coldly.
Ean's just nervously swallows.
"Besides, I don't work for anyone. I have my own dream. The Shogunate brand makes said dream easier to access. But best believe if any of them step outta line towards me. I'll be collecting their bounties as well." Loki says walking from behind Ean's.
"I'm taking my leave. All I'm gonna say is be careful old man. The future just got a whole lot more interesting. Loki says before walking out the office with a slight smile on his face.
Ean's stares at the door frame.
"A dream that aligns with the Shogunate brand, yet he doesn't support them in the slightest? What kinda monster is that man?" Ean's says ,sighing.
"I just hope Ishida is going to be alright and support his new master to the fullest. Only God knows how much time I got left in this world. It was nice to send Ishida away before that happened. It would have broken the poor boy. But now he'll have friends and new ambitions to chase after." Ean's says relaxing into his chair.
Meanwhile at the town over Ajax and his friends finally arrive and prepare to start their expedition to the Hollow.
"Wow this is so cool I didn't even know a thing like a train even existed." Ajax says walking through the street.
"Yeah. Ma- I mean mister Ean's took me on a train once. It's a great experience but it's rather pricey." Ishida says.
"Oh cause you totally striked me as a train enjoyer." Ryizen teases.
But wait, you said it's pricey right? Do we have that type of money?" Rumi suddenly asks.
Ajax pats down his pockets and shakes his head Ryizen doing the same.
"I got 25,000 Ryō but that's only enough for one person." Ishida says rummaging through his suit pockets.
"You're telling me we have to walk there?! I can't continue doing all this walking." Rumi sighs.
"Even worse, we might have to get a job here and that sounds even more annoying." Ryizen says.
"A JOB?!" Ishida, Rumi, and Ajax yells collectively
End of Chapter