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Kagura Octo
Kagura Octo was a noble of the Octo Family in Jakoku and the guardian of the Twin Blades of Levianta. Entrusted to guard the vessel from an early age, she was eventually forced to swap bodies with the Demon of Envy, becoming trapped in the blades herself.

Meeting with a Missionary
Following Kayo's execution, her sewing scissors were abandoned on the tatami in the tailor shop. Kagura later saw Elluka heading to the shop, wondering why she was coming there. Seeing her enter, Kagura told her she seemed disappointed, not knowing if she could hear her. Seeing her widen her eyes and then sigh, Kagura heard her say that it was fine, and that this wasn't the first time she was cheated by a Demon of Sin.

Asked who she was, Kagura retorted that she was under no obligation to tell her that. Saying she was the one who robbed Kayo's body and that she had no desire to open her heart to her, Kagura saw Elluka smile and say that it was what Kayo wanted. Replying that Kayo thought she did and that Elluka induced her to think that, Kagura heard Elluka say that she didn't care who she was, and that she was going to destroy her.

Suddenly speaking in a friendly tone, Elluka told her that it wasn't a bad thing to be destroyed, and that she wouldn't be able to converse with living human beings anymore. She then continued that it was fine if she didn't want to talk about herself, musing that she intended to share it with someone else for a long time. Elluka then repeated that this would be the last time she would be speaking with a human being, and that she was willing to listen if she had things to say. Told that there was still time before the ship departed and that she would tell her anything in exchange, Kagura thought about Kayo and how she wanted to tell her story as atonement.

Saying she was reluctant to do so, the woman replied she wanted to talk about Kayo, seeing Elluka smile. Told by Elluka that she had many questions about Kayo and the people surrounding her and that among the humans she had met so far, Kayo's thoughts couldn't be read by her, Kagura thought about what to speak about first. Eventually deciding to start with the great fire of Enbizaka, Kagura began her tale.

Telling the Tale
Explaining that Onigashima was the exception to Jakoku's national isolationist policy, Kagura began narrating about Gaou Octo, the former Izasa magistrate with foreign blood, before being interrupted by Elluka, told that a history lesson wasn't needed. Saying they would cut to the chase, Kagura told how Kayo had a loving relationship with her husband; she then narrated how Kayo attempted to flee with her family before being trapped under a burning house and subsequently taken in by her mother's house.

Afterwards, Elluka suddenly asked if she meant the Octo family. Confirming it, Kagura remarked that she knew it well. Elluka replied that she just knew what little she heard from Anan and Kayo, commenting that she seemed to have a rather complex domestic situation. Replying yes, Kagura listened as Elluka explained how she heard that Kayo's mother Kagura, the eldest daughter of magistrate Gato Octo, eloped with a man at age sixteen and fled the family, resulting in Kayo's birth.

Remarking that she knew more about it than she thought, Kagura speculated aloud that she wouldn't need to speak about it at length. Elluka then asked her not to do that, stating that she knew the story because it was relevant to her and the scissors. She then narrated how Kagura took the treasure passed down the Octo family. Stating that it was those scissors, Kagura asked if she didn't want her to talk about it.

Seeing Elluka nod, Kagura asked why the scissors weren't taken from Kayo when she was in the custody of the Octo family. After Elluka asked if that was supposed to be a riddle for her, Kagura noticed she was put in a foul mood. She then answered that the answer to the riddle was the reason she didn't come after the scissors for many years. Remarking that she realized the answer, Kagura heard Elluka state that as soon as she thought she acquired what she desired, she realized she was also in a situation where she was trapped in fumes.

Finding the way she said it amusing, Kagura laughed in response. Elluka then said that it was fine for now, and that the answer would naturally come to light if she could hear more of her story. Seeing her laugh proudly, Kagura wondered if those were her true feelings. She then asked Elluka why she didn't immediately take the scissors from Kayo, thinking about how she had come to Jakoku almost a year ago. Telling her there were various circumstances and that the scissors weren't her only reason, Elluka asked if she got her meaning.

Noting that it was something else of Kayo's that was clear from looking at Elluka's current form, Kagura thought about how that didn't answer her question. Politely asked to continue her story of Kayo, Kagura observed that she wanted to change the subject. Saying that it didn't matter, Kagura stated that the story would now be of four years after the fire, during the time when Elluka came to Jakoku. Hearing Elluka remark that she basically became a character in her story, Kagura replied that the story would involve what she already knew. Told it didn't matter how people saw her, Kagura stated that she would continue, resuming her tale.

Section 1
Kagura then explained how Enbizaka was able to bounce back in four years. She then stated that rebuilding everything took an enormous amount of money, and that it was made possible due to the investment of Perrié despite the Izasa fiefdom's lack of wealth. Acknowledging that Perrié's title was indeed long, she asked Elluka if she thought so as well. Summarizing things as Perrié being entrusted with trade around the Jakoku area by the foreign Freezis Foundation, she asked Elluka if she knew it well.

Explaining that the fire originated from nearby the Freezis trade house and that it caused great damage to the building, Kagura stated that Perrié was uninjured due to being at the shogunate's headquarters in the Enkoku region. She then narrated how the businesswoman lost a lot of property and employees, and that she invested in Enbizaka's reconstruction for unknown reasons.

Interrupted by Elluka and told that Perrié was selling a favor to the shogunate to try making them accept their requests, Kagura remarked that she saw why they accepted her request. Kagura then explained she wasn't able to see the mainland past Onigashima, narrating how Enbizaka was able to return to its original vibrance despite those who died not being able to come back. Afterwards, she said that because of that, a mind was broken.

After Kagura narrated Kayo's return to Enbizaka and her swapping bodies with Elluka, Elluka declared that she had some questions. Noticing that she had stopped writing on the notebook she had on her lap, Kagura was asked how she knew the spell she used was called the Swap Technique, despite Elluka never mentioning the name to Kayo. Kagura then replied that it was something she arbitrarily thought of, hearing Elluka explain that she knew Kayo's father died of disease and ask what the cause of death of Kayo's mother.

Kagura explained that she went missing immediately after Kayo's wedding. She then continued that since her scissors were found on the coastal cliff, it was determined she accidentally fell and died. Told she must have witnessed the scene, Kagura confirmed that Kayo's mother went down into the sea. Elluka then asked if it was really an accident, speculating that someone pushed her or that it was suicide. In response, Kagura remained silent.

Afterwards, Elluka observed that she didn't want to give her details about it, explaining that she was listening to her story as much as Kagura disliked her. Hearing her remark that she seemed quite committed to Kayo, Kagura said that Kayo was like her master given the amount of time they spent together, rhetorically asking Elluka if it was unnatural. Asked if that was the only reason why, Kagura asked why this was about her, remarking that this was Kayo's story right now. Telling Elluka she might share her own afterwards, she heard her state that [insert Ma's butchered line here].

Looking at Elluka's notebook, Kagura asked what her what she was writing. Elluka then explained her writing hobby, and that she wrote down the story due to finding it more interesting than she thought. Told that she might sell it and that it might make a good screenplay, Kagura interrupted the missionary, asking her not to do as she pleased without her permission. She then asked her if she really cared to save Kayo's mind.

In response, Elluka rhetorically asked if she knew the answer regardless, stating that she only wanted a body full of magical power. She then continued that Kayo's interest overlapped with hers, causing her to take advantage of it, and that she would have taken Kayo's body by force if she refused. Kagura then concluded that Elluka lived for centuries by doing so. Elluka then explained that while she didn't care to save Kayo's mind, she bore her no ill will. She continued that other than exchanging bodies, she did nothing wrong and didn't know why Kayo caused those incidents.

Musing that it was an effect of the Swap Technique, Elluka remarked that even that didn't explain it, stating that Kagura held the answer. Kagura then realized that that was why she was listening to her story. Afterwards, Elluka explained that the Swap Technique was a powerful spell that burdened her. Told that she didn't do anything unnecessary that year due to her temporary weakening, Kagura asked if that was why she didn't take the scissors right away.

Elluka then answered that it was something like that, explaining how she thought the Demon of Envy dwelled in the scissors until that day. Clarifying that the demon was special and that she'd be in trouble if she made a mistake, the missionary explained that she left them as they were until she regained her power. After Kagura declared that they would continue Kayo's story, Elluka remarked that she really wasn't going to reveal her identity.

Resuming her story, Kagura narrated that Kayo was reborn as someone else, although no one found it strange. Elluka then added that she had the power to manipulate people's minds a little, explaining that it was considerably weaker compared to the old days but was still a modest power. Told she was able to convince everyone around them that she and Kayo had those forms ever since, Kagura thought about how she couldn't ascertain if it was the truth.

Musing that the missionary's words didn't have to be correct, Kagura noted that there was no confusion over the body exchange, and that Kayo didn't seem to worry about the burn scars afterward. She then stated that another problem occurred with Kayo's mind, narrating her murder of Mei.

Personality and Traits

 * Cared deeply about Kayo, considering her her master but couldn't understand her true intentions
 * Felt that telling Kayo's story was the only way for her to redeem herself
 * Interested in the lives of the local people of Enbizaka; observed them
 * Angry at Ma for swapping bodies with Kayo and turning her insane
 * Didn't want to dwell on her feelings regarding her once human life

Skills and Abilities

 * Trustworthy enough to guard the Twin Blades
 * After swap, essence trapped within the scissors
 * Could see and hear a large distance from her vessel, allowing her to observe others
 * Could only understand Jakokuese

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Her surname is derived from the Greek and Roman prefix octo, meaning "eight".

Ferdinand Mansion
The Ferdinand Mansion was the residence of the Ferdinand family in Mystica.

History
At some point, the Ferdinand family settled in the mansion. In EC 126, Elluka Clockworker visited the mansion to conduct business with Earl Ferdinand before leaving. Following the abduction of Lukana Octo in EC 136, Earl Ferdinand began helping investigate the mysterious disappearances. Later that year in April, Duke Sateriasis Venomania visited the mansion and slaughtered the entire household. Soon after, the earl's nephew moved into the mansion. He was later visited by Karchess Crim and the two discussed the recent disappearance of Lilien Turner.

Bedroom
A bedroom within the mansion. It was furnished with a bed and other furniture.

Guest Room
A guest room within the mansion. It was furnished with chairs and a fireplace.

Secret Room
A secret room within the mansion maintained by Earl Ferdinand. It contained a portrait of Princess Maylis, her dress and some of her jewelry.