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We begin in the Emperor's castle as the heads of the 9 Covens enter a room with a pedestal of blue flames at the center.

At one end of the room, Belos, the Golden Guard and Kikimora were there waiting for them.

Kikimora: The Day of Unity approaches, where we'll celebrate the purification of magic under the coven system, just as the Titan intended. As heads of the nine covens, we celebrate your efforts to complete this plan. For this, you have earned a glimpse of the reward that awaits.

Emperor Belos: Step forward.

He says as the heads of the mine covens remove their badges and place it onto the pedestal, causing the flames to grow.

All of their eyes glowed white as they could see the Titan's skull, it's eye sockets glowing yellow before seeming to appear in the human realm with an eclipse in the sky.

Emperor Belos: The larger your covens grow, the more power we have to unite our realms, where the worthy shall inherit a utopia free of wild magic.

He says before suddenly letting grunts and groans as the Golden Guard helps the emperor up from his seat.

Kikimora was about to follow them until the Golden Guard raised his hand.

Golden Guard: No. Stay here. I can handle this alone.

He says before escorting the emperor out, now entering the throne room.

As soon as the Golden Guard closed the door, Belos started groaning, falling to his hands and knees, his mask falling off in the process.

The Golden Guard's figure was darkened by the emperor's shadow, seeming to have undergone some sort of transformation.

Belos then lets out a roar before punching the wall, creating a large hole in the process.

After a few seconds, Belos maintains control before returning back to normal.

The Golden Guard then approaches the emperor with a palisman in hand as Belos puts his mask back on, his eyes now a glowing blue.

Belos then snatches the palisman out of the Golden Guard's hands, cracking the poor palisman in half and absorbing it's magic.

Emperor Belos: I need more.

Golden Guard: That was . . . the last from our reserves. The palistrom wood has been overharvested.

Belos then lets out a grunt, turning his back on the young witch as he walks away.

Golden Guard: Uncle, let me help! We can make more palismen! In fact, I read about this technique harnessing wild magic to . . .

He paused as Belos stares at him upon hearing the mention of wild magic.

Golden Guard: . . . Sorry.

He says before Belos puts a hand on his shoulder.

Emperor Belos: Please, be careful. Our family is gone because of wild magic. I can't let the same happen to you.

He says as his finger nails slowly grew into claws before immediately returning to normal.

Emperor Belos: Find me more palismen. I can depend on you, right?

Golden Guard: Of course, my emperor.

He says before exiting the throne room.

Meanwhile, Luz was at Hexside's Grudgby field along with Amity, Willow, Gus and other students as Principal Bump and Eda showed up.

Unbeknownst to them, Garou was watching from afar, sitting on the highest branch of a tall tree.

Garou watched as the Bat Queen arrived, bringing palismen for the students to adopt.

Garou continued to watch until it was Luz's turn, the young teen having been chosen by an otter palisman that Luz promptly named Otterton.

Garou: Hmph. This is boring as hell. Might as well take nap. Haven't exactly been sleeping much since those coven bastards have been hunting me.

He says, setting himself into the most comfortable position.

Garou: At least they decided to tone it down.

He says before shutting his eyes and falling asleep.

We now take a look into Garou's dream, that being a memory from his childhood.

Garou was sitting on the floor in the living room watching a children's television show called Justice Man, grunting as the protagonist's theme song started playing.

Kid Garou: This theme song sucks! We were just getting to the good part and Justice Man screwed it all up! Devil Earl was just about to take over the world! Come on! Beat up Justice Man and win! . . . Argh! He lost again! Dad! Will a villain ever beat Justice Man?!

Garou's Father: No, son. Justice Man will never lose.

Kid Garou: Huh? But why not?

Garou's Father: Because Justice Man always wins.

Kid Garou: That doesn't make sense! The monsters try so hard but they always lose! I don't like that! It isn't fair and it's boring! Monsters have hopes and dreams too! I feel bad for them because I root for them . . . I mean, monsters are way cooler than heroes.

The child version of himself says before the memory faded as Garou woke up.

Garou: What did I dream about that for? Wait . . . why's it dark?

He says, having just realized that it was night.

Garou: Seriously? How long was I out? Guess I was more exhausted than I thought.

He says before noticing an air ship above the grudgby field with the palismen nest being hooked up to it as it began flying away.

Garou: The hell?

He says before seeing that the airship was heading his way. Garou then waits for the right moment before jumping onto the nest.

He then opens the nest's little door, looking inside to see the scared palismen.

Garou: Don't worry little guys. I gotcha.

He says before closing the door and climbing his way up hook and onto the side of the ship as he sees the pilot being the Golden Guard.

Garou: 'The Golden Guard, huh? He's Horn Head's new right hand. Interesting.'

He thinks to himself with a sinister smirk before sneaking up behind the Golden Guard.

Garou then taps his shoulder, prompting the Golden Guard to turn around, gasping in shock upon seeing the human.

Garou: Hey.

He says before grabbing the witch's cloak and yeeting him out of the airship.

Garou: Pfft! Right hand? Child's play. Now, how do I steer this thing?

Golden Guard: Oh, you just pull that cord above your head.

Garou: The fuck?!

He yells upon seeing the Golden Guard right in front of him.

Golden Guard: Hi.

He says before surrounding the human in a red aura of magic, sending him flying into a wall and tying them up with rope.

Golden Guard: Looks like we finally meet, Garou. I wasn't there in person, but I watched your fight with that human girl during the Petrification Ceremony on a crystal ball. Not to mention the injuries you've caused upon my emperor.

Garou: Oh just fuck off, will ya? Old Horn Head had it coming.

Golden Guard: Then it must be fate. For the crimes of assaulting countless coven members, assaulting the emperor and throwing me off my own ship! You'll be locked in the dingiest cell of the Conformatorium for the rest of your sad little life. You definitely got that coming.

Garou: Oh yeah?

He says before breaking free from the magic and rope, grabbing the Golden Guard by the throat with his bare hand and slamming him into the controls.

Garou: I beat the shit out of your "emperor", what're you gonna do?

He says as the Golden Guard gasps for air.

Golden Guard: You got . . . lucky!

Garou: Is that what Horn Head's been telling everyone?

He asks with a devilish smirk on his face, raising a fist to hit the witch.

Suddenly, a large dragon-like creature appeared, attacking the ship and causing it to crash to the ground.

Garou: What the hell!!?

He yelled, letting the Golden Guard go and bracing for impact.

Garou had blacked out for a little while before opening his eyes.

Garou: Ugh . . . where the hell did that thing come from?

He says before noticing a little red bird palisman was with him.

Garou then noticed an unconscious Golden Guard and his staff on the ground. The human monster picks up the staff before hearing the voices of Kikimora and a few coven scouts.

He then looks around a corner to see what Kikimora was talking about.

Kikimora: I'm afraid the Golden Guard is lost. Such a tragic accident.

She says, obviously faking her emotions while holding the Golden Guard's helmet.

After the coven members left, along with the other palismen, Kikimora then blew a whistle which summoned the same dragon-like creature that attacked the ship.

Kikimora: Excellent work, my pet. Now, find the rest of him and have a nice little snack.

She says, offering the helmet to the creature, to which it gladly devours.

Kikimora: I'll call for you soon.

She says before leaving, to which Garou backs away, looking towards the unconscious Golden Guard.

Garou turns around and starts walking away only to stop himself and looking back at the unconscious witch.

Garou: . . . Tch! Screw it.

He says before approaching the golden guard, seeing his now unmasked face.

Garou: He looks like he could be a student in that witch school the pipsqueak goes to.

He says, staring at the Golden Guard for a moment before grabbing him by the shirt and slapping him across the face, awakening him.

Golden Guard: What?! You!

He yells before Garou covers his mouth with a hand.

Garou: Listen Golden Brat, I don't like you and you don't like me. But little bird legs is trying to kill you and she got those little staff animals.

He says only for the Golden Guard to lick his hand, though Garou was unfazed by this.

Garou: What're you, five? Anyway, I'm gonna give you three choices, blondie. You shut up and come with me to save those little staff animals, I hand you over to little bird legs or I kill you here and now. What's it gonna be?

He says before releasing the Golden Guard's mouth, to which he lets out a sigh.

Golden Guard: . . . Very well, I'll follow your lead. For now.

They then quickly made their escape from the dragon creature before making their way to a nearby town called Latissa.

Garou couldn't help but look around at all the people and buildings in town as he walked alongside the Golden Guard.

Garou: Heh! Haven't been able to see much of the towns, me being a fugitive living out in the woods and all.

He says before noticing the Golden Guard walking away.

Garou: Oi!

He says before catching up to him.

Garou: Where the hell do you think you're going?

He asked, to which Golden Guard just grunted in response.

Garou: You know, I don't actually need your help, right? I was only being nice when I saw your worthless carcass after the crash.

He says before the Golden Guard approaches a few of the Emperor's Coven members. He tried to order them to help him return to the castle, but they didn't know he was the Golden Guard and brushed him off.

Golden Guard: I am your superior and I can prove it. Staff.

He says to Garou, only for the human to give the witch a mischievous smirk before making a run for it.

Golden Guard: Hey!

He yells before giving chase.

They ran past a crowd of people and eventually into a dead end. But Garou wasn't worried as he simply leaps onto a rooftop, looking down to see the Golden Guard staring at him.

Garou: Come on, Golden Boy! Use your magic!

He says in a mocking manner only for the Golden Guard to look away.

Garou was confused by this before looking at the staff he had taken from him.

Garou: Wait . . . are you powerless without this thing?

He asks, looking to see the Golden Guard staring up at him.

Garou: Hahahahahahaha! Holy crap! Seriously?! You're completely helpless without this oversized stick?!

He laughed as the Golden Guard glares at him.

Golden Guard: That's not funny!

Garou: You're right . . . it's fucking hilarious!

He says, letting out a hysterical laugh, holding his stomach with his arms as the Golden Guard's face turned red with anger.

The witch then gets himself up there by doing parkour.

But the moment he reached the roof, Garou grabs him by the arm and throws him against a wall.

The Golden Guard growled as he glares at Garou, the latter motioning his hand, daring the witch to attack.

The Golden Guard lets out a battle cry as he charged towards Garou, throwing a punch only for Garou to block it.

Garou was about to karate chop him in the neck only for the Golden Guard to deflect it with martial arts.

Garou was shocked by this, so much so that it gave the Golden Guard an opening as he punched Garou square in the jaw.

Garou glared daggers at the Golden Guard, grabbing him by the throat and pinning him against the wall.

Garou: Now where did you learn that, Golden Brat?

He asks with a smirk on his face as the witch tried to escape the human's grip.

They then saw the dragon creature fly overhead, Garou letting go of the Golden Guard as they look to see the creature landing in front of Kikimora.

Golden Guard: So Kikimora really was after my catch.

Garou: No shit, sherlock. Now then, how about we work together to get back the staff animals?

Golden Guard: They're called palismen. Also, say we do work together. Then what? You think I'll just let you walk away with them?

Garou: You won't be able to stop me, kid. Trust me.

Golden Guard: Then what do you call the last forty seconds?!

Garou: You caught me off guard. That's it. Speaking of which, you didn't answer my question. Where did you learn how to use martial arts?

Golden Guard: . . . I didn't.

Garou: Huh?

Golden Guard: I learned while watching you and that other human, Luz. I thought I'd copy your moves and have been practicing for some time now.

Garou: Is that so? Well, that's pretty impressive for someone your age. Of course, you are an amateur when it comes to martial arts. But maybe with some training, you could become a real beast in the fighting world.

Golden Guard: I have no interest in fighting, especially not to be trained by a criminal like you.

Garou: Whatever, kid. Copy and practice all you like, but you'll never be a real martial artist that way.

Golden Guard: Whatever. So you wanted to work together to get the palismen?

Garou: That's right.

Golden Guard: Well . . . that's gonna be tricky with Kikimora, her dragon and all those coven scouts about.

Garou: Then let's hurry and come up with a plan.

He said as the two did just that with Garou keeping the witch's staff from him.

Some time had passed as the two had finished discussing their plan.

Garou: So we good with the plan?

Golden Guard: Yes.

He says, seeing Garou staring at him.

Golden Guard: What?

Garou: I just don't get you, kid. All these witches from the Emperor's Coven are a bunch of stuck up pricks obsessed with their self serving laws and order. What made you wanna join?

He said, the Golden Guard surprised by the human's question before letting out a sigh.

Golden Guard: You were right before. I'm a powerless witch. A lot of my ancestors were. I never thought I'd have a future in a world like this. But then Belos found me and gave me my staff with artificial magic. Said the Titan had big plans for me.

Garou: The Titan? As in the giant corpse that's literally the entire island?

Golden Guard: Yes.

Garou scoffs.

Garou: Sounds like a bunch of superstitious bullshit to me.

Golden Guard: Okay then, what about you?

Garou: Huh?

Golden Guard: What exactly are your goals? What's beating coven members to near death and making enemies with the emperor going to accomplish?

He asked as the two stared at each other for what felt like an eternity before Garou would let out a sigh.

Garou: Well . . . it all started when I was just a kid. There was a children's television show called Justice Man. Everyone in my school watched it, I did too. The show was about a hero named Justice Man where he'd fight against monsters in each episode. I always thought that heroes are boring and that the monsters are way more interesting.

He paused before clearing his throat.

Garou: Anyway, the kids in my school came up with a game called "Heroes & Monsters." Whenever we played that game, I always chose to be a monster. But everytime we played, I always lost.

Golden Guard: Why not just choose to be a hero in the next game?

Garou: Heh. No way. I never liked heroes. I only ever wanted to be the monster. But overtime, I realized how incredibly one sided and unfair the game was. Everyone was free to choose what role they played. But for me, I was friendless, always with a dark cloud above. Everyone knew who the hero was going to be, I didn't stand a chance in hell. The popular kids that chose to be the heroes would always beat me in the game. I eventually got tired of it and tried to change the game by making the monster win for once. But, of course, they didn't like that and they fought me several against one. The fighting would get serious with me getting sent to the principal's office and me getting hit with a lecture. And even when I explained what had happened, the principal didn't believe me because the popular kids had friends to back them up while I was on my own.

He said, clenching his fist as he took a deep breath.

Garou: That was the day I realized that the show, the game and the world was all the same. The Boiling Isles being no different. The popular, strong and rich would always put others down just to satisfy their own egos and maintain the status quo so long as it means that they stay on top. Like that emperor of yours.

He said as Golden Guard looked somewhat conflicted.

Garou: The reason I fight all those coven bastards, the reason I beat the shit out of your emperor is because I fight for underdogs everywhere. I plan to change the story, where the monster wins and the so-called hero loses.

He said, the Golden Guard being deep in thought.

Golden Guard: Hey!

He said as the little red bird palisman jumped to the floor, chirping as it approached him.

Golden Guard: Stop! Get away from me!

Garou: The hell's your problem?

Golden Guard: These things are made from wild magic! They're dangerous!

Garou: It's a fucking bird, kid.

He said as the little palisman smiles at the Golden Guard. They then suddenly heard a growl and looked to see that Kikimora and her mount were ready to take off with the other palismen.

Garou: Let's do this.

He said as the Golden Guard puts on a mask to hide his identity.

Garou then hands him his staff back and as soon as Kikimora's dragon creature takes off, he leaps into the air towards the creature.

Garou: Going somewhere!!?

He yells with a smirk before kicking one of it's wings, breaking it.

The dragon creature roars in pain as it fell to the ground, dropping the palismen nest.

Kikimora: Don't just stand there you fools!! Kill the Witch Hunter!!!

She yelled as several dozen coven scouts charged towards Garou, the human taking a fighting stance with a smirk on his face.

Garou: Witch Hunter? Seriously? What is this, the 1600's?

He says as the coven scouts approached him, but then they were blown away by a wave of red magic from the Golden Guard.

Garou chuckled before charging in as he quickly and decisively beat the living crap out of them all, breaking bones and knocking them out with a single blow.

Kikimora: Dammit!!!

She yelled, creating a spell circle that fired a large beam of magical energy.

Garou thrusts both hands forward, stopping the beam, though the force behind the blast was stronger than he expected as Garou's feet started to drag across the dirt by a few feet.

Garou then stomps both his feet into the ground, releasing one hand from the beam while holding it back with the other.

Garou then used his free hand to punch the beam right back Kikimora.

Kikimora: What!!?!?!

She yelled, quickly creating a spell circle to make herself a barrier though it only lasted a couple seconds against the beam.

The barrier broke, causing an explosion that sent Kikimora flying into a wall, falling to the ground unconscious.

Garou: That takes care of that.

He says before Kikimora's pet dragon roars at the young man.

Garou: You want some too!?

He says with a smirk, the dragon charged towards him only for the Golden Guard to appear in front of Garou.

Golden Guard: Sleep!

He yelled, using a sleep spell that instantly made the dragon unconscious, falling to the ground right in front of them.

With their enemies taken care of, Garou & the Golden Guard then make their way to the palismen nest, opening it up to see the palismen still in one piece.

Garou: Don't be scared, little guys. I'm taking you back to the school.

He says before hearing magical energy coming from the Golden Guard's staff.

Garou just grinned as he turns to face the witch.

Garou: Really? You're gonna try and take me in after all the warnings and what I did to those guys?

He says, pointing out to all the unconscious coven members that surround them.

Garou: I don't know what old Horn Head wants with these little guys, but I doubt it's anything good. I was hoping you'd care at least a little about the little guys that get stomped on. But then again, you're looking down on everyone from the top. Aren't you, Golden Guard? Just the emperor's puppet.

He says, to which the Golden Guard's expression softens before removing his mask.

Golden Guard: Hunter.

Garou: Huh?

Golden Guard: My name is Hunter.

He says, surprising Garou a bit before he gets hit in the head by a small blast of magic.

They looked to see that the blast came from a tired and disoriented Kikimora.

Kikimora: I can't tell who's there, but I know I got you!

She groans before firing more magic blasts at Hunter, the young witch dodging and fighting her off.

While they were distracted, Garou takes this opportunity to lift the palismen nest with his bare hands, taking Kikimora's beast whistle, which she dropped earlier.

Garou then gets on the dragon's saddle, using the whistle which awakens the creature.

He then takes off into the sky along with the palismen as Hunter had just finished defeating Kikimora.

Garou then returned the palismen to Hexside and made his way into the forest.

He then finds himself a cave, entering it and slumping onto the rocky floor before falling asleep.

Meanwhile, at the Emperor's Castle, Hunter had just returned to report back to Belos.

Emperor Belos: So, you return with nothing. Is this the thanks I get for taking you in?

Hunter: Of course not! I want to help! A-A-And if you told me how wild magic did this to you, I might be able to find a-

He was cut off upon Belos charging towards him before stopping right in front of him.

The Emperor having an arm raised, ready to strike, though he maintained his composure as his arm shook.

Hunter: I . . . my apologies. I spoke out of turn. It won't happen again.

He said as Belos lowers his arm and groans.

Emperor Belos: It's painful watching you fail. I know you can do better, Hunter. You may go now.

He says, to which Hunter exits the throne room and heads for his room.

Hunter: I know I can help. If I just knew how to fight better!

He says before hearing a chirping noise, looking at his open window to see the red bird palisman.

Hunter: Did you follow me all the way here? You shouldn't have. It'd be bad if Belos saw you.

He says before the little red bird flew onto his bed before making strange movements that seem to somewhat resemble martial arts.

Hunter: . . . Ugh! Fighting! Yes! Now I finally realize it! I'm so stupid. I just need to practice more. Or . . . maybe get myself a teacher?

He says, looking out towards the sunrise out his window with the little red bird palisman perched on his shoulder.

-To be continued-

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