After a while, I pulled myself out of the cave, and called for Yazuki, or as he called himself first, Raijin. I walked out a distance, at least a mile or so, and stood there. I left a note on the side of his cavern wall, stating: "While I have no intention of turning you into anything resembling authority, I still have a request of you. I'd like to see the resolve you hold in following your path, of following your own brand of justice. I won't stop you, or help you along your path, but I must see what power drives you. Meet me about a mile away from your cavern, straightforward from the mouth of the cave, and then right. I wish to duel you, plain and simple. I'm not the most powerful, but I'm the most willing to help you. If you're willing, meet me. Aera Tylidae"
I made myself comfortable against a time-marbled pillar of stone that sat against one of the canyon walls, and waited.
I made myself comfortable against a time-marbled pillar of stone that sat against one of the canyon walls, and waited.