The Ashen Fortress

[Kuzuru]

Kuzuru's smiled faded and was replaced by a scowl. There was little doubt about her strength, being able to dispatch Cinder with relative ease was more than enough proof of that. The demon stood silent for a moment, examining her from head-to-toe. Kuzuru sighed and glanced back towards his fortress hidden in the depths of a volcano. "Well," he began, taking a moment to compose himself, "I suppose if you wish to be boring about it, your participation in the fight against Volvagia will be sufficient." He turned his back on the newcomer and started up towards the entrance of his base. "You'll find an empty room inside, do with it as you will," he said, raising his voice as he got further away, "oh, one more thing, once you're settled in come find me, there is one more order of business, don't worry it won't take but a minute."

With his final word he disappeared into the compound.