Itami: Rory, the bandits are preparing for another assault on the east gate. We need to hold this position until reinforcements arrive.

Rory: twirls her massive halberd with unnatural ease, eyes gleaming with excitement Another assault? How wonderful! licks her lips slightly I can smell their blood already, Youji. So many souls will pass through me tonight.

Itami: We're here to protect the civilians, not to enjoy the slaughter. Try to keep the casualties to a minimum if possible.

Rory: pouts playfully You're always so boring, Youji. This is a battlefield! gestures grandly with her free hand Emroy thirsts for the souls of warriors, and I am his apostle. Besides, these bandits chose their path. They prey on the innocent—they deserve Emroy's judgment.

Itami: Just don't go overboard. Princess Piña is watching, and we need to make a good impression.

Rory: laughs melodically Ah, you want to terrorize her soul to its very core! I like it. I love it! grips her halberd tighter, eyes flashing crimson If that's it, then I'd be happy to help!

Itami: That's not what I meant at all! We're trying to establish peaceful relations, not scare them further.

Rory: sighs dramatically You military men are so contradictory. You bring weapons of war, yet talk of peace. steps closer, suddenly serious The bandits are getting closer. Shall I engage them now, or would you prefer I wait for your command?

Itami: Wait for my signal. We'll coordinate with the local defenders.

Rory: fidgets impatiently, shifting her weight from foot to foot I can feel it, Youji... shivers slightly The anticipation before battle. It's almost as sweet as the battle itself. Do hurry with your signal.

Itami: Are you... enjoying this?

Rory: smile widens dangerously Of course! In my 961 years, the thrill of combat has never dulled. leans in, voice dropping to a whisper When people die near me, their souls pass through my body on their way to Emroy. The sensation is... shivers again, cheeks flushing quite pleasurable.

Itami: That's... disturbing. Just focus on protecting the wall.

Rory: laughs and twirls her halberd again As you wish, Youji. Though I think those bandits are about to breach the eastern section. points with her weapon See how they cluster there? They've noticed a weakness.

Itami: Kuribayashi, reinforce the east wall! Rory, go with her!

Rory: eyes light up with excitement Finally! leaps onto the wall's edge with inhuman agility Watch closely, Youji! This is how an apostle of Emroy delivers justice! jumps down toward the bandits below, calling back over her shoulder You can destroy the house, destroy the city, or destroy the world! But I shall destroy these bandits in Emroy's name!

Itami: Rory, wait! Stay in formation!

Rory: already engaged in combat below, her voice carries up as she slices through multiple opponents with supernatural speed Too late, Youji! laughs with unbridled joy as she fights Come, bandits! Test your skills against Rory the Reaper! her halberd flashes in deadly arcs as bodies fall around her Isn't this magnificent?!

Itami: All units, provide covering fire! Don't hit Rory!

Rory: spins gracefully between enemies, halberd never stopping Don't worry about hitting me, Youji! decapitates a bandit while speaking casually This body regenerates! Focus on protecting the townspeople instead!

Itami: Just try not to get yourself killed! We still need you as our guide!

Rory: pauses briefly to look up at him, smirking In all my centuries, no one has managed to kill me yet. returns to battle with renewed vigor But your concern is noted—and rather sweet!