The Race to Volturnum
Dragon
The Moon looks down on us, my clan, and she smiles. Though the armies must remain here to battle Akuma, she has chosen us to forge onward, to finish the battle she began when she walked with us in the mountains of the Empire.
It is our duty to follow, to finish the task.
A small Nezumi--a Ratling--came to the encampment today. The Ratlings have found a way through the oni lines, and they are willing to lead us. There is no time for argument; we must leave for Volturnum immediately, while the passage remains clear.
Only one thing will slow me.
The traitor, Kokujin, marches with the Shadowlands horde, bearing the swords of our Kami. He must be destroyed. I swear to you: if we make it to Volturnum, I will kill Kokujin myself. If we fail, I will die trying to wrest the swords from his hands. They must not be forced to bear this dishonor any more. The Shadowlands must not be allowed to taint our Kami's blades. Hoshi agrees and has sworn to give me the samurai I need to assault Kokujin.
All I ask is that you are brave enough to follow.
--Hitomi Kobai