The daemon was bisected easily, not even managing to scratch her with its claw.  It slattered into a red mist that hung on the ground and then drained away through the stones.<br/><br/>All around her, glowing eyes seemed to watch, disappearing if she ever focused on their source.  Gate closed behind her, she was in the castle complex itself.<br/><br/>The way to the<strong>Grand Hall</strong>was clear, and so too the large<strong>Side Tower</strong>.  There was also the<strong>boat access</strong>clearly visible, with the way to unbar the door clear--of course, there was no boat set in at the moment, just the one across the lake.<br/><br/>The trees within the castle ground were small but ill-kempt, grass beginning to escape its bounds.  It seems there had been few people here for some time, and it was not being kept well.  If the garrison was still present they were hiding with shameful cowardice... unless they planned to spring an ambush, of course.<br/><br/>A fell wing blew by as she considered her options, and she couldn't help but feel her nipples stiffen against her armour, her sides shudder as if caressed.  Something strange was going on here.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Saeko</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/gO3JbAR.jpg)</div><br/><span class="bbc_u">Name:</span> Saeko Amakusa<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Background:</span> Daughter of House Amakusa, she's probably the best swordswoman in the Shogunate...And always the first to volunteer for the most lethal *and* sensitive tasks. Of course, she's not just in it for the honor of serving the Daimyo - she's in it for herself, too! As long as she doesn't get caught, of course...<br/><br/>She's slated to marry some young nobleman, but she insists on continuing to serve. It's quite likely that she's actually looking for any excuse to duck out on her engagement for as long as possible...Or at least until she's had enough fun!<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Motivations:</span><br/>- Serve the Shogun<br/>- Master the blade.<br/>- Bring glory and honor to her House, which is eternally striving for power and position.<br/>- Have as much fun as possible.<br/>- Avoid getting married for as long as she possibly can!<br/>- <strong>Don't get caught.</strong><br/><br/>Honour: 1<br/>¥: 500<br/><br/><strong>Perception</strong>: 1/2<br/>(sarraphim): 0<br/><br/>Marksmanship:  2<br/>Sneak:  2<br/>Detect:  2<br/><br/><strong>Physique</strong>: 3/3<br/>(daemon): 0<br/><br/>Melee:  5<br/>Sex:  2<br/>Resistance:  1<br/><br/><strong>Charisma</strong>: 3/3<br/>(possession): 0<br/><br/>Diplomacy:  2<br/>Seduction:  3<br/>Willpower:  1<br/><br/>Armour: 4/4<br/>HP: 2/2<br/></div></div>