Chapter 7

Just as the Vienzola shattered upon striking Akudama, Nozomi swiftly began to resurrect it. Gripping her sword tightly, she pointed it directly at Akudama and declared, "I'm going to try attacking you again." Akudama was taken aback by her determination. At that very moment, the sky began to darken, revealing a colossal eye akin to the one Nozomi had witnessed when she first arrived in Akudama's world. The entire planet trembled as the sorcerers who sought Akudama felt an overwhelming pressure envelop their surroundings. The world was shaken to its core.

Nozomi looked up, her annoyance evident in her voice as she exclaimed, "Wow, it's little brother Yukiharu-chan..." Akudama whispered quietly, "Yukiharu?" As the planet continued to shake, the intensity surpassing their previous encounter, a young boy with white hair and gray eyes emerged. He wore a black shihakushō and held a black sword, though he appeared rather short. Slowly descending to the ground where Nozomi and Akudama stood, he observed them and noticed Nozomi pointing her sword at Akudama.

Yukiharu turned to Nozomi and asked, "You haven't finished him off yet, big sis?" Akudama whispered in confusion, "Big sis?" Nozomi approached Akudama with an angry expression, addressing Yukiharu, "I was just about to, until you showed up!" She puffed up her face and crossed her arms over her chest. Yukiharu responded, "I know that you didn't. You attacked him, but your Vienzola started to break when you hit him." Nozomi let out a scream, exclaiming, "You were watching?!" Yukiharu simply nodded and replied, "Indeed, I was."

Yukiharu approached Akudama and summoned clothes for him that resembled Nozomi's outfit but with slight variations. Akudama nodded in gratitude and said, "Thank you. Also, I have a question for you, Sir Yukiharu." Yukiharu nodded in response, asking, "What is it?" Akudama then asked, "How tall are you exactly?" Nozomi chuckled softly in the background, while Yukiharu appeared slightly bothered. He leaned in and whispered the answer to Akudama's ear, saying, "I'm 156 centimeters." Akudama seemed satisfied with the response.

Yukiharu brandished his black sword and pointed it at Akudama, issuing a warning, "I will spare you, but if you interfere with our business in a negative way, we will eliminate you." Akudama felt genuine fear upon realizing that Yukiharu appeared much stronger than both Nozomi and himself. He nodded in response, saying, "I will stay out of trouble." Yukiharu gave Akudama a charming smile and sheathed his black sword. Just as he did, Akudama couldn't help but ask, "What is the name of that black sword you possess?" Yukiharu smiled and replied, "It's called 'Shinasha'." Akudama whispered the name to himself, "Shinasha..."

Yukiharu affirmed, "Yes, it's Shinasha. It has the ability to eliminate illusions and any form of possibilities." Akudama was taken aback by Yukiharu's description of the sword, finding it intriguing. He raised his hand and asked, "Can it also vanquish spirits, like Vienzola?" Yukiharu casually rested his sword behind his shoulders and replied, "Yes, it has the power to eliminate spirits as well."

Yukiharu walked away, his eyes filled with a chilling glare, and spoke to Akudama, "The reality is vast, with shadows that exist far beyond it."