Main Scenario/Lord of Kijinga Castle

Cursed Forest Episode
39-1	Jusatsu Forest
39-2	Lord of Kijinga Castle
39-3	Village of Tragedy
39-4	When the "Line" is Crossed
39-5	Reasons to Believe
39-6	Apprentice of Koroshiya
39-7	Reverse Soul Technique
39-8	Yuuzen's Past
39-9	Effects of Poison
39-10	Sorceresses' Bond

Mary	"Jusatsu Forest. Yuuzen's hometown, that's what it's called. It's a place where a very sad incident happened..."
Mary	"Yuuzen's mother put a spell on the entrance to the forest. The villagers were not allowed to approach. She also placed dolls to create a magical ward."
Mary	"But there was a girl who broke through the wards and entered the forest. She was a good sorceress, so she was not affected by the warding..."
Miyako	"She was affected by a technique that was more terrifying than the warding instead."
Mary	"Ah, how did you know?"
Miyako	"It is a technique that is the second stage of defensive sorcery. A curse that is activated when an enemy breaks through the ward."
Mary	"No wonder you are Yuuzen's disciple. You can understand this much without me going into details."
Miyako	"Any Nishiki sorceress would understand this much. Besides, I am not Yuuzen-san's disciple."
Miyako	The girl must have been a Koroshiya or an enemy spy, right? That's why the curse set up by Yuuzen's mother activated. Because she was someone who would be considered an 'enemy'...
Mary	"You being too clever isn't a good idea methinks. You would have been beaten up if Yuuzen's here."
Miyako	"Why would that happen? I'm pretty confident about my guess.
Mary	"You are almost right, but not quite. It seems that what you lack is not knowledge of sorcery, but imagination.
Miyako	"I understand your point that I lack imagination. However I don't understand what you mean earlier. There's a contradiction."
Mary	"The girl was just being used by Koroshiya. Just a poor child. She didn't have any ill intentions."
Miyako	"No way... And yet Yuuzen-san's oka-sama activated the curse?"
Mary	"I'm sure she 'had to activate' it. The sorceress who used the girl as a pawn had put some special technique inside the student's body."
Miyako	"...The caster must have used a technique to transfer its own killing intent and magic unto another. It is effective against counter arts. It is also a good way to find out how the opponent will react and what they are capable of."
Mary	"This is not a technique to use against humans. It's grotesque."
Miyako	"That girl... What happened to the girl who was used by Koroshiya?"
Mary	"Died. She died at the meeting place."
Miyako	"She couldn't be saved..."
Mary	"By the time Yuuzen found her, it was too late. She said she was in a very bad shape."
Miyako	"I don't blame her for that outcome, since she was Koroshiya's pawn."
Mary	"How pitiful. The child was innocent."
Mary	"She was really trying to be friends with Yuuzen. That's why Yuuzen also opened her heart to other people at that time. I wonder what Yuuzen's thoughts were when she went to the meeting place."
Yoshino	"Mary, Miyako, our helper has arrived. It looks like we will be leaving soon, so let's talk about it on the train.
Miyako	"Thank goodness. I'm glad our helper made it in time."
Mary	"How did you manage to find anyone in just a day or two? Wasn't Yuuzen's conditions very strict, I thought?"
Yoshino	"Very strict, neither Yoshino nor Miyako would have been able to meet them."
Yoshino	"But on the other hand, the world is a big place. There was someone who could move that straw doll at will."
Yoshino	"It can spin around in the air, jump kicks Shashou until he flies away, and can make that quiet straw doll look like it's alive."
Miyako	"Unbelievable. I didn't even know anyone that could do that..."
Mary	"Who the heck is this sorceress, did you pull that person out of the Nishiki Army's sorceress team?"
Yoshino	"She's the one over there."
Maki	"Straw doll, next is to tackle Yakutsk over."
Yakutsk	"OOWAUWF!"
Maki	"Nice reaction. But not cute."
Yakutsk	"Ri, rib... my ribs..."
Maki	"Your armpit is sweet; Maki is not sweet."
Putra	"Hey hey, Maki! Go ahead and dive into Vivienne's chest next! Likey-like, you know, head first!"
Vivienne	"What's the fun in letting a straw doll do that? How about this Maki, let it bite Putra's ass?"
Maki	"Straw dolls don't have mouths. How about to just slide it in?"
Putra	"Slide it in? You're going to slide it in my ass!?"
Mary	"Heck's all this?"
Yoshino	"A superhuman who easily meets Yuuzen's strict requirements. Her name is Maki."
Miyako	"That's amazing. Making that straw doll walk is already hard enough..."
Mary	"It seems that it's not only her sorceries that are amazing. Her level of martial arts is also quite impressive. Her gait is just like that of an experienced Nishikese martial artist."
Mary	"That's a kijin from Mount Ooe... I wonder if Ooenomiya trained her."
Maki	"Not a kijin of Mount Ooe. Maki is the lord of Kijinga Castle. Kinjinga Castle's kijin."
Mary	(I'm already caught!? How in the world did she do that when I've been watching her the whole time...?)
Maki	"The Knight Commander of St. Iris's armpit is also sweet; Maki is not sweet. Always vigilant against those who are looking at me."
Mary	"That's a very belligerent greeting. By the way, I am not a Knight Commander, but a 'former Knight Commander'."
Maki	"Excuse me. Thought you have returned to duty because you were wearing a knight's uniform."
Maki	"My name is Maki, Lord of Kijinga Castle. Proud kijin. Never run away from any fight."
Mary	"Kijinga Castle... That's the the name of the mountain south of Mount Ooe. Yuuzen said it is a magical place that attracts Mist and demons."
Miyako	"The peak of Kijinga Castle has a strong curse that wiped out the family. It became a place where the Phantom Mist, which attracts demons and never clears, lingers. I heard that it was the work of a sorceress who led a large 'kijin hunter' army."
Maki	"Did Yuuzen tell you that too?"
Shimoamazu	"No. I told her."
Maki	"Shi-chan!"
Shimoamazu	"You are doing better than I expected. You seem to be doing what I told you to do."
Maki	"Sister-disciple's words are Shishou's words. Iwato's rules. Maki follows Iwato's rules wherever I go."
Putra	"By sister-disciple, you mean Shimoamazu, right?"
Vivienne	"I see, Maki is a disciple of Shimoamazu the First. So she's sorta like Shimoamazu's younger sister."
Shimoamazu	"That's the way it's appears to be, but in reality, Maki is more reliable than I am. Especially for a mission like this."
Mary	"Yuuzen's requirements are for an all-rounder who is skilled in both sorcery and martial arts. Maki is certainly a better choice than Shimoamazu."
Yoshino	"Kijin are choujin. Very gentle but very strong. In many ways, they are people who you should not kenka with."
Shimoamazu	"Maki is one of the most skilled in sorcery among kijin. She is strong physically and mentally. She should be able to withstand most of the techniques that her mother directly teaches her."
Putra	"Shimoamazu's endorsement. That's amazing, Maki. Never expected you to be a expert straw doll master of sexual harassments."
Shimoamazu	"My personal endorsement doesn't weight much, but Maki has my mother's endorsement. Shimoamazu the First does not recognize many kijin."
Shimoamazu	"When it comes to fighting, Maki is really reliable. Let her do what she wants. I'm sure she will fight for her life to save Yuuzen."
Maki	"My pleasure. Former Knight Commander."
Mary	"You know it's going to be a tough fight, yes?"
Maki	"Foolish question."
Mary	"What was that?"
Maki	"That question, is a foolish question for Maki. Wanted to say this."
Maki	"Kijinga Castle's kijin live for battle. Fighting is always tough. Fighting is something we do with our lives."
Maki	"Kijin fight for people at the risk of our lives; Kijinga Castle kijins never run away from a battle. Even if we are the last one to fight, we will continue to fight if necessary."
Mary	"Girl, I like you. I wonder if I can get you. You would make for a good Out-Sider."
Shimoamazu	"You should try it if you can. I won't stop you."
Queensway	"Mary, Miss Maki, please pause the pleasantries for now and let's board the train, for Miss Shimoamazu has other plans for herself."
Putra	"Huh? Shimoamazu, you're not going with us?"
Queensway	"Miss Shimoamazu is moving separately. Didn't she say that we're only getting one person as reinforcement?"
Putra	"Eeeh～, it would have been more reassuring if Shimoamazu's with us."
Shimoamazu	"Quite unfortunate. I was suddenly put in charge of Nishiki's sorcery team. It seems that Hone Ningyou's sorcery is having a negative impact on a wide area."
Miyako	"It's not normal for one of the commanders of the sorcery team to be killed."
Shimoamazu	"Yes, it is unusual. That's why I have to go. As Shimoamazu the Second, I must do my duty to the best of my ability. I'll leave the rest to Maki and Miyako."
Shimoamazu	"Miyako, as your senior sorceress, let me tell you something."
Miyako	"Yes? What is it?"
Shimoamazu	"If you want to help Yuuzen, you must work together with Maki and listen to what Maki says. Don't think you can do it alone."
Shimoamazu	"That's how good Maki is. My Haha would never take a stranger as her apprentice. Maki had the qualities to be 'the exception'."
Miyako	"Does that mean that Maki is very skilled in sorcery as well?"
Shimoamazu	"It is neither sorcery nor martial arts that she excels in. I hope you will learn the meaning of these words through this battle."
Shimoamazu	"Don't worry, Miyako you will do well. You have become very strong. Now that you have your magic back, you will be able to help Yuuzen."
Shimoamazu	"Maki."
Maki	"?"
Shimoamazu	"Break Iwato's rules when you really must. Your priority is people's lives. That includes your own life."
Shimoamazu	"Is that fine? You will obey nee-san's words, okay?"
Maki	"When it is truly necessary, will break Iwato's rules. Maki's priority is people's lives, and that includes Maki's."
Maki	"Acknowledged."
Shimoamazu	"Conductor-san, please take good care of Maki."
Queensway	"Mist Train, we are leaving soon. All Train Knights, please get on board and take your positions."
Mary	"Come on, let's go Maki, I need to talk to you about a few things about the formation."
Maki	"Maki, this time will play both vanguard and rear guard role. Basically ranger."
Mary	"I understand. I thought it was possible, so I'd like to discuss various things with you."
Queensway	"......"
Yakutsk	"What? Are you jealous of Maki by any chance?"
Queensway	"Wh-Why would I be jealous of Miss Maki!? Don't just blurt out things that don't make sense, please!"
Yakutsk	"You're easily read like an open book. Just like Bestyakh. What's the point of competing with a martially-excelled kijin in terms of fighting ability?"
Yakutsk	"Maki of Kijinga Castle, a kijin that Shimoamazu the First recognizes as her disciple, huh...?"

Cursed Forest Episode
39-1	Jusatsu Forest
39-2	Lord of Kijinga Castle
39-3	Village of Tragedy
39-4	When the "Line" is Crossed
39-5	Reasons to Believe
39-6	Apprentice of Koroshiya
39-7	Reverse Soul Technique
39-8	Yuuzen's Past
39-9	Effects of Poison
39-10	Sorceresses' Bond