Incursion of the Citadel (DP-Hard)

[Izanami Midorikawa]

The swarm of corrupt, plague rats was reminiscent of a wave coming in from the sea threatening to wash over the shore. This incoming scourge of infected vermin would meet an overwhelming force in the form of a shockwave from the shield of this knight. As he saw them approach the knight pulled his arm across his front only to swiftly swing back casting out a shockwave that mimicked his motion. Crushing and pushing the swarm backwards along with any of the zombies that may have joined the rats. The knight could see that there were two threats to the Citadel, but one was a far easier target. This a quick thrust forward of his broadsword would cast out a precise shockwave the size of his blade positioned to cut through Connor’s chest if he didn’t move quickly.

If Connor managed to dodge or protect himself in some way that would be a good thing although it wouldn’t be something to smile about for more than a moment. This knight wasn’t going to give him more than that single moment to think. Kneeling down on his right knee the knight thrusts his broadsword into the flesh of the bridge. In that moment Keira would be able to sense the reiatsu of the knight flare up. Afterwards the knight sent out his own wave of offense. The flesh of the bridge was molded rising upwards from the surface identically to the broadsword of the knight. Three feet high sharp upwards and forwards at a speed of 500 with a force of 1000 cutting through rumble, rats and zombie alike. How would the two of them deal with this threat?

Knight’s Remaining Reiatsu: 1230/1330
Sword Dance: {-100}

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Getting out of the building and heading towards the bridge Tsukuyomi nor Lucien would have any sort of issue. It wasn’t that long of a walk to reach the beginning of the bridge and once on the steel grey stretch of material they’d be able to start the process of reaching the next section of the Citadel. This bridge was roughly three hundred feet long, right over the raging water that was only a hundred feet or so dropped off into the waterfall. If either fell off the bridge it was unlikely they’d be able to get back up with air ground inhibited. They were still incredibly far off from the base of the Citadel tower which meant that being discovered wasn’t acceptable, which now was a choice they’d have to make as a small group of three Fullbringers walked towards from on the bridge. Dressed in tactical gear, masks concealing their faces. Lucien would be able to sense that these guys weren’t very powerful, but should have reached the level to unlock their Fullbrings so what would they do now as the opposition quickly approached.

[Lucien Dantes]

Lucien gave Tsukuyomi a cursory look. "Agreed. I'm surprised that you would be sent as the reconnaissance team however. Your strength seems above average for that sort of job. Are you not here for infiltration, rather than recon?" Lucien countered. Tsukuyomi did have some useful information however. So... the guards didn't know how to use their powers yet? Such individuals, confused, uncertain and new to their powers made for very useful recruits to the Vandenreich. Lucien would keep this in mind going forwards and encountering others.

As they approached the bridge, Lucien paused. This would be an ideal guard posting. A long stretch with no other way around unless you want to take a swim. Were I in charge of security, and given sufficient numbers, I'd arrange for two guards on either side of the bridge, with a fifth, possibly a sixth swapping out to patrol the bridge. Given more minimal numbers, at least two, even presuming there are other bridges further on. A bridge like this is too vital to be left unguarded. Lucien considered and sure enough, a group of Fullbringers were approaching. Lucien could tell by their reiatsu. Lucien looked at Tsukuyomi for a moment. "Please remain here." He suggested, before moving out into the open and walking directly towards the three. They were not powerful. Lucien could tell that much. Given but a moment, he could eliminate all three before they had so much a chance to scream, but Lucien wanted to try diplomacy first.

"Good afternoon." He said pleasantly, pausing a moment to vent his lungs with a coughing fit. Lucien was weaponizing his illness. With his sickly appearance, combined with his sudden fits of coughs, it was not uncommon for people to underestimate him. These soldiers, if they were as new to their powers as Lucien suspected, might believe that Lucien's sickly look, his slender build, and his evidence of not being entirely well meant he was somewhat weak. If they underestimated him, they'd be less inclined towards more extreme tactics. It wasn't as if the coughing fit was faked either. Lucien tried to regather himself, with a fatigued look on his face. "Patrol duty today?" He asked. "It seems strange you'd be looking out here, when there is clearly something going on at the Citadel." Lucien remarked, looking in the direction of the massive structure. Even from here he could sense the ripples of battle. "Whatever is going on up there? Do you know?"

[Kyomei Kuchiki]

1,200 TP to Participants, but no Ryo.

This will count as a Bankai requirement as it reached 3 pages if it is sufficiently character developing.