121 arjun.durga

///C
Durga:
You've been doing well for yourself, Prince. I'm impressed you had it in you to make it this far.
Arjun:
It's very hard to keep up with everyone, especially you. But I've been doing what I can.
Durga:
Mmm. By the way, I forgot to mention it earlier... I lost the sword you gave me.
Arjun:
I gathered as much. It's a miracle you're still alive. Was what I heard about the flood gates really true?
Durga:
Yes, washed me and my men away. That [Tact] is a sneaky one... And now I've been bested in combat by that tactician and Orion. Talk about humiliating... I'm going to settle the score after this is over.
Arjun:
I think it's amazing you survived after all you've been through.
Durga:
Heh, I'll never die as long as I have enemies to fight and kill.
Arjun:
R-Right...

///B
Durga:
I haven't had this much fun in a long time. Now, where is my next quarry Come out! I still hunger!
Arjun:
Haa.... Ha.... Haahh... You make it look so easy...
Durga:
Having a rough time, Prince? ... You should rest. I don't see any enemies, so now is a good opportunity. I don't need my back up dying of exhaustion on me.
Arjun:
I don't think you need me. Frankly, I feel like I'm not helping at all.
Durga:
Even I can't fight these enemies alone. ... Though it would be quite a challenge. I'm not going to risk dying before I have a shot at the big guy himself. So any little bit helps. Just do what you can.
Arjun:
Thank you...
Durga:
But you know, you won't be getting far with how you fight.
Arjun:
Eh?
Durga:
You resemble a fish out of water at times. It's rather painful to watch. ... How about a lesson?
Arjun:
A-A lesson?
Durga:
Get up and show me your stance.
Arjun:
...
Durga:
Hmm...
Arjun:
W-What are you doing?
Durga:
Here, bend your legs a little more. And raise your sword a bit. Hey, stop shaking and do as I say!
Arjun:
Y-Yes, ma'am!
Durga:
.....
Arjun:
.....
Durga:
There, see? If you're like that, more power will be in your blows. Even an amateur like you will be a threat to these fools now.
Arjun:
Th-Thank you, Durga...
Durga:
Heh, I... Ah! More enemies! I was getting a little too bored there. Perfect! Come, Arjun, let us crush them! Hehehehahahaha!
*she vanishes*
Arjun:
... I hope I don't embarrass myself now. Durga touching me like that... My heart is pounding...

///A
Arjun:
Say, Durga, where will you go after the fighting is done?
Durga:
Then I seek out another fight. I have no need for peace.
Arjun:
So you'll leave... Will... I ever see you again?
Durga:
I don't know.
Arjun:
... ...
Durga:
Hmph, you've come this far, and you're still a baby, I see.
Arjun:
D-Durga, I want you to come with me. Let's return to Deimos together!
Durga:
I just explained to you I have no interest in peaceful places.
Arjun:
Deimos... Will not be peaceful Not for a long long time. It's in shambles now. The army is destroyed. The people have no way to defend themselves. I'll become Emperor when I return, and then it will be up to me to rebuild the empire. People will try to take advantage of the chaos. ... I can't stop them from doing so... Not alone, anyway. Please, Durga, help me bring order back to the empire. There will be battles aplenty to be had, I am sure of it!
Durga:
Hmm... Now when did you get so good at negotiating? You're off to a good start as a big strong emperor, boy.
Arjun:
S-So you'll do it?
Durga:
Yeah, sure. Sounds like fun.
Arjun:
Thank you, Durga... That means the world to me. You are my most trusted ally, you know that?
Durga:
Heh, well you are about the only one who likes having me around. I suppose it's the same for me to you.
Arjun:
...