Memories from Requiem

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M.F.R Chapter 9 Page 321

Xatiav

on May 6, 2010

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Afterwords
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Empyrean Tower, the "Tower of Rubican".
Said to be one of the seven most dangerous places in the world. Whether it is because it's Rubican's house or because of what lives there is unknown.
The Royal Guard of Proxima is in fact composed by eight girls, who were the best warriors of their era, 6000000 years ago. Their strength is far superior to normal humans, and besides, they're not humans anymore.

The Royal Guard is also called the "Lily Meadow Memory". Reason unknown.

Royal Guard members:
Shiro
Yumiya Margareta
Madgala
Pandora
Isei
Inochi
Lilith
Kenmei

Basically, they do nothing more than training, never leaving the Empyrean Tower, even if Rubican is not there. They spend their time annoying the maids working there or doing similar tasks. If someone enter the tower without a let-pass, they kill him/her and ask questions later.

Which is a little hard since the said person is already dead. So they just call the maids for them to clean the Hall before Rubican come back and scold them for dirtying his vases.

Dystopia was once a member of the Royal Guard. But she left them when Enclaim came to Proxima in order to offer her to live and travel with her. Rubican was somewhat disappointed, and he was even furious when he learned that Dystopia was gone with Enclaim. He swore he would kill both of them if he met them.

Pandemonium sometimes sneak into the tower for unknown reasons. It is supposed that he do it when he's bored and want to pick a fight with someone. He always end up defeating the eight members of the Guard without putting too much efforts. And they decided not to fight against him if he comes. Then, he would sometimes go to the Empyrean Throne to fight with Rubican. But they never fight because Pandemonium's power is enough to destroy the entire kingdom, as Rubican's own power can erase Proxima from the map as well. So they spend their time playing chess.

Rubican's sphere is a handmade magic allowing it's user to see somebody wherever this person is. It needs a great concentration power and a good quantity of time. Plus, you need to remember the person's face and/or his/her voice.

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Chapter list:
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- Memories From Requiem: "Her Heart"
CHAPTER 1: Starting of The Prolonged Darkness
CHAPTER 2: Break The Cristal Chair!
CHAPTER 3: The Prince, The Priestess and the Furnisher
CHAPTER 4: Ascend Into The True Faith
CHAPTER 5: To The Eternal Land
CHAPTER 6: Bloodstained Brotherhood
CHAPTER 7: Fading Memories Of The Ethereal Dream
- CHAPTER 7-A: Trails In The Mist
- CHAPTER 7-B: The Ruler
CHAPTER 8: An Echo In The Silence
- CHAPTER 8-A: The Maiden Of The Rose Graveyard
- CHAPTER 8-B: He Who Asks For Ruin
CHAPTER 9: Imperishable Gloom Rhapsody Of The Crimson Belvedere
- CHAPTER 9-A: Nuclear Fusion Rhapsody

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Memories From Requiem Playlist
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- Theme of Hevan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWOPmv5CW5E
- Theme of Rubican (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi3yYhr5iTo
- Theme of Hakka (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVDitMqcRGo
- Theme of the Moon Temple: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD5ZorxHVAc
- Theme of Izuna Kumiho (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXYaUgcjPQw
- Theme of Kitsune Kumiho Izuna(1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbNnbEmrAUE
- Theme of Crow (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tSaWMrRlx4

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Encyclopedia
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Psychoetherose:
Rubican's definition: A rare and ancient thing… Psychoetherose is an hyper-sensibility to auras, which allows its host to growth in every element and become lot more powerful than the most of the living, including the Devil Hunters. It’s what we call “psychoetherose”. It’s an abnormal development of the sense, who allows its owner to resent every aura that is near the host.
Psychoetherian known nowadays: Elizabeth Maria IV (dead), Hakka

Motherland: A place located in the Nine-Tails Graveyard, where Kumihoes come to die.

Kumiho (Kitsune Kumiho+[plural Kumihoes]): Kitsune Kumihoes are wandering fox spirit which generally takes the appearance of very beautiful women. They're generally friendly and spend most of their time in seducing the traveler. However, when the night comes, they can become very dangerous ; The moonlight reveal Kitsune Kumihoes' true appearance, which usually is a monstrous fox.
They usually wears a cat mask, but they can hide it whenever they want. Breaking the mask exorcise the beast and allow the soul to find eternal slumber. But nowadays, Kumihoes are extremely rare, and are seen as nature disaster or as benedictions, depending on traditions.
By the way, it's says that Kumihoes affectionate the Nine-Tails Graveyard, in the Altremare continent, because this is the place where they come to die. It's also said that Kumihoes can die many times without disappear.
Protected race.
Devil Hunter Order's estimated rank: A

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Thanks for reading and for your comments !
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@ghostrunner: Thank you. :) But I was wondering if PSP would gives me better renders for my paintings… This said, I'm used to Photoshop and sometimes SAI or Painter…
Your works are pretty good too!

@Dark Pascual²: Well, it wouldn't be that good since Astharoth isn't dangerous for the allies, but for the enemies… She's slightly like Mia: She'll avoid fights if she can. However, once she started a fight, she won't avoid to kill her enemy and if she's pissed, she won't avoid to use her full power… Which is somewhat catastrophic, according to what remains of Chancela…

@Peipei: According to Astharoth's words heard throughout Rubican's sphere, Chancela's life is saved. She's still unconscious, but she will wake up as soon as her body recover from the trauma. :3