40. Momiji's Isolation and Convergence in the Silent Night.
Omniscient POV
Nakiri Clan
One of the Five Great Families, they are a powerful clan of mystics linked to the Shinto Gods and have served them for generations, well-known for purifying evil spirits.
The clan rules over the powers of the Sacred Beasts, with the Nakiri Clan in possession of one known as the Yellow Dragon.
The Nakiri Clan has been blessed by the Shinto Gods, allowing its members to use the Earth Phase, one of the Five Elements, which enables them to manipulate the Earth.
The Nakiri Clan is noted to be the leading clan among the Five Principal Clans.
In the Nakiri clan, there is a secret isolation barrier technique.
In their personal dimension, they seal treasures hidden by the Nakiri themselves and dangerous objects that should not surface.
Something strictly kept hidden, accumulating ten layers of that barrier technique to isolate 'IT' from the outside world.
'IT' was neither a precious item nor a secret formula passed down in the Nakiri clan, but a girl──.
The space of the Tokyo Dome area was basically a blank world, both the sky and the ground were bright white.
A magnificent Shinto Shrine was built in the center of that white space.
Whoever had entered there was a young boy.
The young boy was one of the special people even in the Nakiri clan, who were allowed to enter this barrier.
His name is──Nakiri Ryuuta, born in the Nakiri clan, five years old.
Ryuuta entered the Shinto Shrine, heading to the back. There resided what was being hidden strictly in this space.
Ryuuta opened the door to the back room.
There──was a girl's room. Ryuuta caught the girl who was sitting in front of the TV, playing. The girl was twelve years old.
What appeared to be end credits were playing on the television. Apparently, the game was over.
Ryuuta took the desk chair and sat there.
He asks the girl.
"Momiji-chan, have you finished the game that Nakagami-niisan gave you...that isn't the case anymore, that Ouryuu-san gave you?"
The girl named Momiji nodded disinterestedly.
"Yes. After all, I can't entertain myself with anything other than playing... Also, since I can't play games with an internet connection while inside this『Dome Barrier』, I feel much more bored."
The girl──Nakiri Momiji has lived for a long time in this space isolated from the outside world.
The reason is that in her body ──she harbors a taboo stray that for nothing in the world should ever come to the surface.
Even in the Nakiri clan, those who know about it are few. It was a secret of such magnitude that only people in central positions knew it, the current head of the family who is Momiji's father, and the next head of the family──Nakiri Nakagami no Ouryuu who is her older brother.
In the case of Ryuuta who visits this place, he has not been made aware of what resides in the girl's body.
Ouryuu simply told Ryuuta: "She has a condition that should not come to the surface," then, being her cousin, he allowed him access as a conversation partner so that Momiji would not feel alone.
Momiji says, "Hey, Ryuuta. When do you think I will be able to leave this place?"
Ryuuta just bowed his neck at Momiji's question.
"Hmm, I've also asked Ouryuu-san several times, but I don't understand the main point, you know?"
"I see...Nii-san hasn't appeared recently either, really, how boring."
Momiji sighed out of deep boredom.
Nakiri Nakagami no Ouryuu, her older brother, has not spoken in detail about the power that resides in the person in question, to Momiji, his younger sister.
And if he did──it's probably because he was aware that something not very good would happen.
Momiji wants nothing more than to leave this isolated space and live with her family happily again.
Even if she doesn't know what it is, she knows it is because of the power inside her that she has to remain here.
Ryuuta let out an exclamation as if remembering something for the displeased Momiji.
Ryuuta took out a file from his suitcase.
"...Ouryuu-san asked me to deliver this to you. I think later, Ouryuu-san will explain it too..."
Hearing that it was a gift from her older brother, Momiji, interested, received Ryuuta's file. When she opened it, a document appeared.
Momiji flipped through the document.
"...A proposal for a new game?"
Momiji said that.
Ryuuta, interested, asks her.
"Hee, a proposal for a new game? Did Ouryuu-san also get involved in the game industry?"
On the one hand, the Nakiri clan makes a living using supernatural abilities, and on the surface world, they are involved in various industries, deriving wealth from there.
Momiji read the contents of the document with interest.
"It seems like this uses mobile phones. Somehow, it sounds interesting."
Ryuuta asked Momiji, who, while saying that, continued reading the document.
"Does it have a name?"
"Yes, although it is still just a provisional name."
Momiji showed him the cover of the document.
[──Denpachi]
That is the origin of karma──.
That is what announces the first sign of life of Darkness──
The name of the power resides in Nakiri Momiji──one of the [God Killing Weapons, a Longinus Sacred Gear], the so-called [Telos Karma].
In a place unknown to the young man with the dog and the leader of the fallen angels, the wheels of destiny quietly and surely go crazy.
Events will take place a few years before SLASHDØG meets "Diabolus Dragon" and "Cross Times Kiss", only if a certain someone doesn't interfere.
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Kouske's POV
Waking up beside a sleeping beauty is always delightful. It's far more enjoyable than staying confined in the Demiplane. Deciding not to disturb Lavinia's sleep, I carefully move out of the bed.
In the early morning, before the sun graces the sky, I find myself running in the middle of the night. The winter cold seeps into my body, yet I sense a newfound resistance to the chill. Running alone at this hour is oddly refreshing, sweeping away all lingering thoughts from my mind.
The potion-making apparatus is now operational within the Demiplane, consistently churning out a myriad of potions.
Yesterday, I acquired some intel about Momiji Nakiri from the sla*ahem* gangsters. It appears she's confined within the Nakiri Clan House, never venturing beyond the Clan's confines, which is regrettable.
Given my current limited capabilities, infiltrating the Nakiri Clan's main territory abruptly isn't feasible.
It looks like I'll have to delay my encounter with Momiji Nakiri, but it must happen before Mitsuya Kanzaki reaches her.
I suppose I'll need to dedicate some time to grinding in order to improve my skills, with a specific focus on leveling up my 'Dark Curtain' ability.
This body is also about to turn seven, just a few days away.
Currently, I've assumed my Akatsuki form. It's wise to avoid attracting unnecessary attention; people might get concerned if they see a young child running alone in the darkness of the night....or so I had thought.
Lost in my contemplation, I failed to perceive the presence of the new individual jogging alongside me. An elven golden-yellow-eyed woman with flowing gray hair and sun-kissed tanned skin, she wielded a large nodachi at her side. Surprisingly she had multiple number of piercings on her elongated ears.
The realization struck me – she was a familiar face from Cleria's peerage. Encountering her so unexpectedly sparked a twinge of surprise within me.
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Navirose Celcia's POV
I am a knight piece in Cleria Belial's service, and my entire existence is devoted to the art of swordsmanship.
Indeed, people may betray you, but a loyal sword remains your eternal companion—that's my unwavering belief in life.
I wield my sword solely for my master's protection. The Cluster incident revealed my shortcomings; without Akatsuki's intervention, we might have faced dire consequences. I must intensify my training, striving to become stronger and embody the unwavering strength my master deserves.
Even Mark and Maria, the two of the youngest among us, are working harder than ever. How could I, as their senior, fall behind?
Since then, my practice with Hiroshi-dono has intensified. Today was no exception. After my regular run, I was scheduled to meet up with Hiroshi-dono for sword practice.
However, before I could reach our meeting point, I ran into him unexpectedly. Despite searching for two whole weeks without finding a trace, he suddenly appeared in front of me out of nowhere.
I cannot let him go now; Cleria-sama is looking for him. So, I quickly ran alongside him, observing him completely absorbed in his thoughts.
During our previous encounter, due to the ongoing fight and tension, I couldn't properly notice his face.
He possesses long wavy dark black hair and a sharp skin tone. Some strands obstruct his eyes, but behind them, his ocean-blue eyes are visible.
Those captivating eyes seem to hold the entire ocean within them, with water waves dancing in various ways.
He boasts a long and handsome face that no woman could deny. Concealed beneath his simple t-shirt is a chiseled body that could captivate anyone.
He might be one of the most handsome men I've ever seen in my entire life as a devil. Snapping out of my trance, a negligible blush graced my face at that moment, which I was unaware of.
I took a second look at him, noticing the muscle structures in his hands, proving he was not just a regular magician but also a trained warrior proficient in using some kind of weaponry.
Finally, I decided to call out to him.
"Hey, wait!"
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