Occultic Fondness

[23:14:20] Ishida Kurosawa says, "Next."

[23:14:33] Brago says, "Oh..."

[23:14:37] Brago says, "I see."

[23:14:41] Brago says, "Very well."

[23:18:41] Lili crossed one leg over the other, taking to silent observation for the most part. The spectacular defeat still gnawed at her, a sigh escaping her lips as she'd lean forward, folding her arms onto her leg. She was thankful the lesson cost her little more than her pride. Which she knew in her mind, she had to get rid of anyway.Idly blowing a puff of air upwards, shifting the few strands of hair that hung over her forehead, she'd stare between the next pair of combatants. Curious to see if this man would manage to do any better than she did.The occasional glance would be paid to her right, regarding the girl who yet sat beside her, otherwise her attention was mainly toward the arena.
(Lili)

[23:21:41] A new challenger had arrived. Judging by Ishida's confidence, Brago couldn't help but pin the man on being a capable combatant. Perhaps even joining the group of those who had outclassed the gehennan by far. But the fights hadn't started yet. Only until the battle ended would the winner be decided. He couldn't afford to jump to conclusions like he did the lightning magi.He took in a deep breath before letting out a distracting whistle, beckoning that he was ready while the same dark flames rose up once more, surrounding his being.
(Brago)

[23:23:51] He found Akemi's lack of ability disturbing. Regardless, it was his turn to fight the occultist... and the fact that his opponent was occultist brought two very immediate goals to the mind of the Izhuran ronin. The first was recruitment. The second... was his own personal little project. Regardless, the first step was to emerge victorious against him. It should not prove difficult should it? It should not. We understand his patterns. We watched his attacks. Indeed. We shall use this to our advantage.He would prepare himself as the fan from his back was drawn and the shadow from beneath his person zipped towards the target, "Let us see then the strength of your occultism." And as the battle began... the faint bleak whisper filled the head of the other occultist. "Surrender." A faint and echoing snicker as it continued to repeat the same conditioning. Odd.

“Or fall.”
(Ishida Kurosawa)

[23:25:54] {combat} Brago has been defeated by Ishida Kurosawa! They're unable to continue fighting.
[23:28:43] {combat} Brago has been defeated by Ishida Kurosawa! They're unable to continue fighting.

[23:32:48] Well it was certainly something. But for whatever reason these Valmasians always saw fit to hold back the full power of their arsenal until the second half of battle. Such a foolish maneuver. And the occultic fire would come against him in the full of its force and overwhelm him. He would recall the shadow as he finished siphoning what power he could harvest, "Interesting. At least that gave me a sizable work out." He would give a smile towards the man, no doubt the whispers and the voices in his head were still ringing, "Perhaps you can work for me and my associates. I do have a fondness for other occultists..."
(Ishida Kurosawa)

[23:36:20] Ludin returns to the Arena, a little tired of the race and the collection of resources ... Well, for the little money he has earned after having bought a sword that he still can not use, it was worth ..."Hey guys, I'm back. What's going on here? Who is fighting who now?"
(Ludin Ischys)

[23:37:45] Ishida Kurosawa says, "No one with anyone."

[23:37:57] Ludin Ischys says, "Oh... I see."

[23:38:00] Lili says, "The last bout just ended, yeah."

[23:40:14] His magic wasn't enough to combat the combined effects of Ishida's occultic flames. There was certainly a difference in power between Ishida and Brago. That much was clear. With enough struggle he managed to get back up, taking in a deep pained breath as he wobbled on his feet before straightening his posture. This kind of damage was something he was accustomed to so he would live through this, but the mental assault and its pangs were new. "Your associates?" He asked in a bit of confusion. In all honesty Brago's occult magic was more a reflexive thing, harnessed during the heat of the battle to help him combat his foes. He didn't know occult magic delved in much deeper than just the fundamental basics
(Brago)

[23:41:37] Ishida Kurosawa says, "Associates yes."

[23:42:06] Ishida Kurosawa says, "The Kurosawa family in Izhura is a long line of Occultists... and Izhuran Nationalists opposed to the Jianghu emperor."

[23:42:17] Brago says, "Never heard of 'em."

[23:42:36] Ishida Kurosawa says, "Thus why im saying."

[23:43:01] Lili says, "Jiang politics remain a mystery to me."

[23:43:15] Ishida Kurosawa says, "I could explain another time, Lili."