Aoki The Exorcist!

(Meanwhile at the Royal Capital after two months has gone by, Arthur was seen sparring with several different low-class knights as he then sheathed his sword to conclude combat.)
"Arthur: All of you have managed to survive longer than ten minutes. With my authority, I can now rank you all to Middle-Class Knights. You will be accessed to B+ and higher commissions, S+ rated missions are still off the table. You all are dismissed."
(As the knights were now grateful for their new ranks, Arthur then returns inside the capital and notices Roselyn going out for a stroll.)
"Roselyn: Sir Arthur, good evening to you."
"Arthur: Good evening to you too, Lady Roselyn. Are you off somewhere?"
"Roselyn: Just a quick stroll."
"Arthur: Do be safe out there, princess-"
"Ophiel: Roselyn! Arthur! We have news!"
"Both: What's the news?"
"Venali: Well, we've heard back from Empress Eterne and it appears Aoki has finally gotten the Banri situation under control!"
(Roselyn and Arthur were surprised with joy that Aoki managed to control the situation but their moods suddenly changed.)
"Ophiel: Unfortunately... Aoki has no plans to return to the Magic Region. From what she has told us, Aoki immediately applied for the role as a Spirit Region Exorcist."
"Venali: If he ever finds the chance, I do hope he can return to the Royal Capital so we can apologize to him for what we've done."
"Roselyn: I see... Well.. I'm glad to hear he's doing well... S-Sir Arthur, mind if I borrow you for a quick moment...?"
(As Arthur and Roselyn walks away for a quiet conversation, Roselyn begins to shed tears in regretting how the family treated him.)
"Arthur: What's wrong Roselyn?"
"Roselyn: ...It's just... We've tried to help Aoki.. but even I couldn't reach to him.."
(Arthur then hugs Roselyn to keep her from the verge of breaking down.)

"Arthur: It's hard Roselyn, yes. But at this point... we'll let fate decide when we see him again. It's only a matter of time before so."
"Roselyn: I hope your right..."
"Arthur: Why don't we go to the City of Spirits to see him? After all, Empress Eterne is one of our allies so she'll gladly welcome us."
"Roselyn: Well.. Okay."
(As the two then leaves the capital, they'd run into Vuella and a now-at-ease Reika as they returned from their meeting.)
"Vuella: Arthur! Roselyn!!"
"Roselyn: Hi you two, what's going on?"
"Reika: Well, we just returned from a meeting so now we're returning to the capital to work."
"Roselyn: Oh don't worry about that. Along with Arthur, I've allowed you two as well to take the day off. We were actually going to the City of Spirits."
"Vuella: Really?! I've always wanted to go shopping down there too!"
"Reika: When do you ever not shop?"
"Vuella: When I buy out everything!"
"Reika: Ugh... I don't know what to do with you. Anyway, I'll go. (Thinking): I want to see how much he's changed anyway."
"Roselyn: Great! We'll all go together!"
(As the party then ventures to Serpengate Valley, they'd stop along the journey for the scenery or to stretch for it was a long carriage ride towards the Spirit Region. After arriving shortly, Vuella was then amazed at the scenery of Serpengate Valley with exotic, modern technology as some remained in its medieval scenery.)
"Vuella: I love it here already!
"Reika: It is awe-inspiring, really. Serpengate Valley is home to the most historical landmarks of the Spirit Region."
(As the carriage then arrives in front of Eterne's hall, she then levitates herself down to the bottom of her hall to greet the arriving party.)

"Eterne: I welcome you, heroes of the Magic Nation."
"Arthur: Empress Eterne, I see you're looking more ravishing than usual."
"Eterne: You flatter me, Sir Williams..."
"Roselyn: We're here to visit and see how Sir Toshiharu is doing?"
"Eterne: Ah, he's currently training with Hu-Mai in the practice rooms. You're more than welcome to go and see him."

(As the party was then lead towards the practice rooms, Hu-Mai and a more serious Aoki who was now controlling Banri begins training harder than their normal training sessions as Lou and Elvire was cheering Aoki on as Hu-Mai effortlessly counters his strikes with his sword as Bai continued fighting off Hu-Mai with martial arts learned during his time on Earth and in the Magic Realm by Arthur. Roselyn was suddenly blushing at the work Aoki has done here during his time in Serpengate Valley.)

"Hu-Mai: Seems like we have company, don't go showing off now. Focus on the fight!"
(As Aoki did not say another word, he'd escape Hu-Mai's grasp and taps into Banri's power which allowed him to coat himself in a shadowy darkness and reveal a transformation that allowed him to manipulate the forces of darkness at will. Everyone watching was surprised.)
"It seems you've been taking the training seriously, then let's make this fair."
(Hu-Mai then removes two ankle weights which begins to crack the training room floor then unsheathes one sword which releases a deadly amount of exorcist mental energy. Hu-Mai then takes one step as Aoki was able to block an incoming flash-step from Hu-Mai as then begin colliding in a fast fight with Hu-Mai's sword and Aoki's shadow-covered fists.)
"Arthur: He's holding in there!"
"Roselyn: I can't believe it... He's astounding...!"
"Vuella: Well, guess he's a little out of your league, right Reika?"
(As Reika was silent and just stares, she'd then begin to notice the Aoki in front of her isn't the Aoki she once knew.)
"Reika: Yeah... You could say that."
(After minutes of a hard fought battle with sword slashes across the entire room, Hu-Mai then charges a monstrous amount of exorcist mental energy as he holds his family's stance.)

"Hu-Mai: You seems to be very intrigued with defense more than offense... Then counter this with your might, Toshiharu!"
"Aoki: ...."
"Hu-Mai: Monde Sword Technique: Flash Barrage!"

(As Hu-Mai then swings in mid-air, Aoki was then blasted through his right thigh by homing exorcist energy as endless counts of mental energy beams blasts through and right back inside Aoki who was taking an inconsiderable amount of damage as then ongoing attack ends with Aoki's head becoming completely decapitated off of his body which surprises the group. Suddenly, Aoki's eyes then snaps themselves open as a shadowy demon reattached Aoki's head as he then flash steps faster than Hu-Mai anticipated and just in time blocks an incoming roundhouse which delivered enough force to crack Hu-Mai's sword which gave him a confident smile at the progress Aoki is coming through with.)

"Hu-Mai: I think we're done here."
"Aoki: Yes commander."
(Lou and Elvire suddenly claps for the two along with the rest of the party.)
"Lou: Bravo!! Bravo!!"
"Elvire: Congrats, Toshiharu!"
"Roselyn: You've done great out there!!"
"Arthur: Well done, champ!"
(Aoki then turns around to greet himself to the others.)
"Aoki: Lord Arthur, its good to see you again. Princess Musili, Lady Vuella and Reika."
(As the four was surprised at Aoki's turn of attitude, Hu-Mai then pats Aoki's back to get his attention for a moment.)
"Hu-Mai: We head out tonight, we're targeting an Category 6 Phantasm."
"Aoki: Understood."
(As Aoki then gives the party a tour, Roselyn pauses for a moment to ask Aoki a question.)
"Roselyn: Aoki, are you ever coming back to the Royal Capital?"
"Aoki: Why would I?"
"Arthur: Its where your journey started, its where I trained you, its where you and Reika first lived together."
"Reika: No need to mention my name..."

"Aoki: Look. I'm not coming back. Its for the sake of your mother and father, Roselyn. They're too old to defend themselves and I almost killed your father because I couldn't keep Banri under control. So I'm thankful but I disliked the idea of being sent away while I was unconscious."

"Reika: ..."
"Aoki: Now if there isn't anything else, I'm going to clear my head. You guys are free to stay as long as you wish."
(As Aoki then leaves the group and walks off, Reika follows him as she wants her questions answered while Vuella and the rest of the party enters the cafeteria to enjoy a cooked lunch. Meanwhile as several minutes went by, Aoki and Reika was at the top of Eterne's Hall and stares at each other from afar.)

"Reika: I want to talk to you."
"Aoki: Make it quick, what's the issue?"
"Reika: ...Listen. I met with the Divinity Courtroom."
"Aoki: ...?"
"Reika: Even if Banri is trained now, you can't drop your guard for a second."
"Aoki: Why is that?"
"Reika: Because they're keeping their eyes on you now but me and Vuella still have authority to watch you... But..."
"Aoki: But what?"
"Reika: ...In the event where you're no longer yourself, I have to destroy you."
"Aoki: I see. In that case, your task may be considered complete soon."
"Reika: Huh?"
(Aoki steps on the edge of the rooftop and stares into the breathtaking view of Serpengate Valley along with the entire Spirit Region.)

"Aoki: According to Eterne, in two years, something big is coming. And that something is something even I can't stop at will. Plus, it means the beginning of the end."
"Reika: Beginning of the end?"
"Aoki: ...In two years, all regions are going to war... And I wanna die, fighting in that war."
(As Reika begins to take in what Aoki has said, meanwhile in the Forbidden Realm, an already cracked jewel begins crunching and cracking more as an escaping felon was preparing to escape, following Aoki's prediction in two years.)