Scenario:Shukra - Double Divinity

Double Divinity

While attempting to recruit passersby for a new group of Divine Generals, Shukra is spotted by the crew, who offer to recommend her for the vacant Divine Horse position instead. That night, as she weighs their proposal, her ancestor Sankara unexpectedly appears before her.

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In a corner of town where people are going about their usual business, a not-so-usual scene unfolds.

Shukra: Hey, you there!

Willowy Passerby: Yes?

Shukra: You look fantastic. Like, really incredible. What a great body...

Willowy Passerby: What!

Shukra: The brand-new Twelve Divine Generals are going to be oh-so-much fun! Interested? If you sign up now, you get bonus points!

Motherly Passerby: Eek!

Shukra: Ooh, now you're a real cutie. A perfect fit for the new-and-improved Divine Generals. Want some candy?

Young Passerby: No way!

Shukra: Such thick, muscular arms... How about joining the all-new Twelve Divine Generals?

Brawny Passerby: Eep!

Every person Shukra approaches hastily flees in a panic, with not one willing to hear her out.

Shukra: Sigh... Why won't anyone bite?

Five hundred years ago, during the War, a certain young woman narrowly missed becoming one of the legendary Twelve Divine Generals.

Her name was Sankara, and after a complicated series of events, she came to proclaim herself the Divine Cat.

The temple attendant currently calling out to people on the street is none other than her descendent—Shukra.

Shukra: All I want to do is build a new team of Divine Generals, but I can't find anyone else to join.

Shukra: Ugh. Seriously, what's the deal? Doesn't anyone else look up to them like I do?

Her admiration of the Divine Generals has inspired her to work toward establishing a second group of her own.

Shukra: Ooh, look at that girl! I'm getting a real "Divine" vibe from her!

Sensing something special about a blue-haired girl walking nearby, Shukra dashes over to her.

Shukra: Hey! Are you interested in the Twelve Divine Generals?

Lyria: What! Th-the Divine Generals?

Shukra: Huh?

Vyrn: Well, if it isn't Shukra. Whatcha doin' around here?

Shukra: Oh, you're that crew from before...

Lyria: So you're on a break right now?

Shukra: Y-yeah. How about you guys?

Vyrn: We're on the lookout for a suspicious person. Word has it there's some shady gal goin' around askin' people to... join the... Divine Generals...

Lyria: ...

Shukra: ...

Vyrn: Wait, don't tell me...

Shukra: O-oh, is that so? Sounds like you guys have got your hands full. 'Fraid I haven't seen anyone matching that description around...

Vyrn: Uh-huh. Now look me in the eye and say that.

Lyria: Shukra, have you by any chance been working to create that new group of Divine Generals you mentioned?

Shukra: You bet I have! I'm going to put together the most amazing team ever!

Vyrn: Welp, we got our confession. Let's take her in.

Shukra: Wh-what? Nooooo!

Woman's Scream: Aaahh!

Turning toward the sudden scream, (Captain) and company hear a woman shouting about a thief as a man heads straight toward them.

Lyria: Shukra, watch out!

Shukra: I've got this!

Brutish Man: Outta my way!

Shukra: Hup!

Just as the man reaches to shove her, Shukra spins out of the way, causing him to stumble forward.

Brutish Man: Wha!

Seeing her chance, Shukra pounces.

Shukra: Nyah!

Brutish Man: Yeowch!

With a single devastating blow, she sends the man crashing to the ground.

Lyria: Th-that was incredible!

Thoroughly bested, the thief is quickly taken away by the town guards.

Shukra: Wow, there really was a suspicious person! That must've been the suspect you were looking for, right? Guess the case is closed!

Vyrn: Don't try to pin it on that guy!

Shukra: Wh-whatever could you mean?

Lyria: But you're really something, Shukra! I had no idea you were so powerful!

1. That was some show of strength.
2. Anyway, you're still our suspect.

Choose: That was some show of strength.

Shukra: R-really? Ehehe...

Vyrn: Yeah, I gotta admit, that was pretty impressive. You handled it like a pro.

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Choose: Anyway, you're still our suspect.

Shukra: I can't believe you saw through me!

Lyria: W-well, it doesn't sound like you were doing anything harmful, so I guess it's okay...

Vyrn: Sheesh. Be more careful, would ya? If this were an official request, we'd have to haul you in.

Vyrn: But I gotta admit, those were some pretty impressive moves. Guess you're not the Divine Cat for nothin'.

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Shukra: I've been training with Svaha forever, so that much was a piece of cake!

Shukra: But...

Lyria: But what?

Shukra: But that doesn't matter! More importantly, there's something I need to ask you!

Vyrn: Ask (Captain), ya mean?

Shukra: Why did you turn down the Divine Horse position!

Lyria: Ahaha... So that's what this is about.

Recently, it came to light that the role of Divine Horse among the Twelve Divine Generals had been vacant for a century, and (Captain) was put forward as a candidate.

However, the captain politely refused, opting to search for a descendant of the first Divine Horse's lineage instead.

Shukra: Here I am, desperate to become one of the Divine Generals, and you just casually decline the last opening!

Vyrn: Shukra's dyin' to join up, while (Captain) just turned 'em down. When ya think about it, you two are complete opposites.

Shukra: What's that supposed to mean! Are you taking a jab at me?

Vyrn: The heck did you get that idea?

Shukra: Exactly who are you guys anyway? And how'd you get to be so chummy with the Divine Generals?

Lyria: Now that you ask, it's a bit tricky to explain...

Lyria: I guess we just sort of happened to meet each of them and became friends along the way.

Shukra: That's pretty amazing. I can't believe you'd pass up being the Divine Horse in that situation.

Vyrn: Just can't let that go, can ya?

Shukra: Of course not! It's all I can think about!

Vyrn: Maybe you could do it instead.

Shukra: Huh?

Lyria: What? You mean... become the Divine Horse?

Vyrn: Uh-huh. There's still a chance, right?

Vyrn: After all, (Captain) was only offered the job after they passed on Shukra. Things might be different now.

Lyria: Oh. Now that you mention it, that's true.

Lyria: Plus, Shukra is super strong!

Vyrn: If (Captain) vouches for ya, they might give it another thought.

Shukra: R-really?

Vyrn: No guarantees, but I'm sure (Captain) would be willin' to put in a good word, right?

(Captain) thinks for a moment before nodding in agreement.

Lyria: We know you're definitely motivated!

Vyrn: Yeah. Plus, you've got the guts.

Shukra: No way... You really think it's possible?

Vyrn: If we can recruit a new Divine Horse, that'll complete our mission too!

Having been asked by the Thirteen Buddhas to find a new Divine Horse by the year's end, (Captain) and company are enthusiastic about the prospect.

Shukra: The Divine Horse...

That night, back at the inn, Shukra sits lost in thought.

Shukra: Hmm... Me, the Divine Horse? Hrrrm...

Shukra: Is this really what I want? Hmm... The Divine Horse...

???: What are you brooding over?

Shukra: Huh?

???: Muttering to yourself at this hour... Do you have a stomachache or something?

Looking up, Shukra sees her ancestor Sankara standing before her.