Asukem observed Fayte, who had short black hair and blue eyes, staring vacantly at Rhino. Her armor resembled studded leather, with knives secured to her legs and sides. She wore a hood that seemed down and a bandana around her neck. It appeared that she only wore her hood and bandana when working on a job that involved stealing. Asukem never paid attention to his other sisters because they were immature and annoying. Still, Fayte seemed to have matured a bit, and Asukem respected that about her.

Christopher remained stiff, yet there was a subtle change in his demeanor. Despite his efforts to disguise himself with his studded leather armor and hood, Asukem could still identify him by his short brown hair and brown eyes. Christopher fidgeted with his knuckles, the brass knuckles still visible. He darted his eyes around, hoping to remain inconspicuous. At that moment, Asukem realized something significant was missing - the one person he held dear, second only to his little sister, Isabella.

Asukem's expression turns grave once more. "Hey, guys, where's Clair?" The atmosphere grows heavy, a sense of sadness filling the air. Fear creeps into Asukem's eyes, widening them as he repeats, "Guys, where's Clair?" All Asukem's siblings turn to me, their faces filled with fear. Rhino looks at Asukem and remarks, "Man, ugly. You know how kill party." Asukem shoots Rhino a stern look, desperate for an answer. Christopher sighs remorsefully and responds, "I wish you hadn't noticed, Asukem, but she left with a noblewoman." He glares at me with seriousness and adds, "She abandoned us to fend for ourselves; that's why Rhino is looking after us."

Asukem, looking worried, exclaimed, "She must be in trouble!" Munching on a piece of meat, Rhino inquired with a full mouth, "Do you really think so?" Asukem looked sternly at Rhino and replied firmly, "I don't just think so. I know she's in trouble! She would never leave her family behind!" Asukem then turned to Christopher, probing for more information, "You mentioned she left with a noble. Did this noble carry an umbrella and wear black and purple clothes?"

Christopher's eyes widened with concern as he nodded and inquired, "How did you figure it out?" Asukem's expression transformed from sorrow to anger, displaying a mix of emotions, as he declared, "That wasn't a noble; that's a demon, and now she has taken another member of my family!" Everyone, including the bandits, gazed at Asukem with a perplexed and worried look. At the same time, Fayte anxiously pleaded, "Asukem, you have to rescue her!" Asukem attempted to reassure his family, calming them down, as he responded, "Don't worry, I'll find her and bring her back safely." With concern in his voice, he contemplated, "But I'm worried about all of you; do you think you can make it back to Kimbra?"

Rhino was taken aback when he learned about Asukem's siblings leaving. However, he quickly regained his composure and expressed frustration by forcefully slamming his hand on the table. "No! You no take family! They mine now!" Rhino's outburst caught Asukem's attention, but instead of backing down, Asukem met him with a fiery glare. "What did you just say? You don't have any claim over my family!" Christopher watched in astonishment as he had never witnessed Asukem so enraged before.

An argument began between Asukem and Rhino. One of the bandits put ill thoughts in Rhino's head as he had, "Boss, he is challenging your leadership! You should teach him a lesson; you should fight him!" Rhino nods and glares at Asukem as he says, "Yes, teach lesson by smashing him!"

Fayte rushed between the two, attempting to calm everyone down while pleading, "Rhino, please reconsider! He didn't mean any harm." Rhino abruptly cut her off by swinging at her. However, Asukem refused to stand idly by and watch as Rhino threatened his sister. Asukem swiftly traveled in the shadows, teleporting himself before Fayte, and blocked Rhino's attack. Asukem stared deep into Rhino's eyes, growling, "If you're looking for a fight, let's do it." Asukem's grip on Rhino's arm tightened as their gazes remained locked.

Rhino was taken aback, quickly pulling his arm away from Asukem's grip. "good, you get smashed in morning!" Rhino approached his tent, dragging the little Sin Kin behind him by a chain. The Sin Kin struggled and resisted while Rhino begged, "Master, please!" The bandits chatted about the incident and how Asukem dared challenge their leader, leaving Asukem's siblings to deal with the aftermath. Fayte and Christopher provided me with bedding for the night. Still, Asukem couldn't rest as he realized his siblings were enslaved by the bandits. Asukem seethed with anger as he watched his siblings toil away.

Finally, Asukem patiently waited as the sun went down, and everyone settled to rest for the night. Asukem couldn't sleep; his mind was flooded with thoughts of his siblings' safety, what was happening with Clair, and why she left everyone. Asukem got up and silently sneaked over to Rhino's tent, carefully watching his step and trying to not make any sudden noise to wake the bandits or his siblings.

As Asukem nears the enormous tent, he lifts the flap and steps inside. Asukem's shadow startles the small Sin Kin. Upon realizing the little Sin Kin is awake, Asukem tugs on the chain, bringing the little Sin Kin closer to him. Asukem brandishes his blade and warns, "If you utter a sound, I'll strike you immediately!" Terrified for his life, the little Sin Kin whispers in fear, "Do you think I desire this? This brute would be even more ruthless, Asukem."

Asukem glanced at the tiny Sin kin, feeling perplexed, and softly uttered, "So, you're a slave?" The little Sin kin responded impolitely, whispering, "No, duh. Did you expect me to enjoy being treated disrespectfully all the time?" Asukem maintained his gaze but persisted, "Maybe you could assist me with something then?" Still maintaining an attitude, the little Sin Kin whispered, "Oh, and what might that be?"

Asukem points towards Rhino, saying, "Get rid of your curse." The tiny Sin Kin chuckles and asks, "Oh, so you noticed that, huh? What if I refuse?" Asukem ponders momentarily, teasing the little Sin Kin, as he already had a plan in mind: "Then I won't set you free tomorrow." The little Sin Kin initially looks at Asukem with disbelief but soon realizes he is dead serious. Nodding, the little Sin Kin whispers, "You've got yourself a deal." Asukem releases the chain, and the little Sin Kin approaches Rhino to remove the curse.

Asukem glanced back at the little sin kin before exiting the tent. As he settled to rest, the sin kin warned him, "Don't deceive me, Asukem." Exiting Rhino's tent, Asukem reassured the sin kin, "I promise you, little one." Just as he was leaving, the sin kin whispered, "Gimp, Gimp Darkrune, remember that." Asukem smirked as he went to bed in the bandit camp, looking forward to finally getting some sleep.