Volume 4 – Chapter 108(Demon Blade)

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Author Note:

[ ] = When Twilight is speaking.

{ } = When talking through Telepathy.

' ' = When thinking in your mind.

<<  >> = When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.

--- --- = When describing a certain period of time OR Another place.

** ** = Point Of View i.e., POV

/// /// = In Call

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A few minutes.

Rentaro returned with the drinks. Neither Primis nor Kisara talk about the revenge thing in front of him. Even though Rentaro knew how Kisara hate Tendo family and was willing to lend hand in her revenge, Kisara also knew that he won't like her means.

Kisara started drinking her oolong tea while Primis only took a sip of his orange juice and gave the rest to Asaka. Just like that time went by.

Rentaro left after three hours since one of the conditions that Miori gave him to get the sponsorship for her firearm company was that Rentaro must take admission in Magata High School. Hence, now he had to go to meet up with her.

Once he left, the room became silent again.

Primis: Are you prepared? Even though the relation between you and Tendo family is tense, the moment you killed one of them, you will become Tendo family number one enemy.

Kisara: ...…I know.

Primis: ......…

Noticing something in her eyes, Primis brought his left hand in front and a Katana materialized.

Kisara: Wha---

Becoming dumbfounded how the sword appeared out of nowhere, Primis continued.

Primis: The moment you will accept this blade, your path for the Absolute power will be opened. However...

Pausing for a second, he continued.

Primis: This also means you have severed all your connection with the past and, henceforth, will solely live as my guard. As my sword. As my weapon.........…There will be no turning back.

She didn't reply right away. A cold sweat appeared on her forehead as her gaze was on the Blade in Primis hand.

The handle of the Katana was red in color with silver rayskin. The spacer of the blade also had a design of silver coil. She can't see the blade because it was currently in its dark red scabbard. Nevertheless, she had a strong urge to go grab it. But her instincts were also warning her to stay away from that sword.

Gulping nervous, she asked.

Kisara: J-Just what is this S-Sword? I am s-sensing a very o-o-ominous feeling from it.

Primis: This is Demon Blade: Akujiki.

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Pic: Demon Blade: Akujiki

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Kisara: D-Demon Blade...….

Primis: Yes. This Sword devourers the Yin and Souls of other beings to make itself more powerful while also given its wielder terrifying destructive power.

Kisara: D-Devour the S-Soul of others!!

Primis: Um. This also means that you must be prepared to dedicate your live in killing and slaughter.

Kisara: This is r-r-ridiculous.

Primis: I know. But since you want power, then you must be prepared to pay the price.

Kisara: The price is......…too heavy.

Primis: That's why I am giving you the last chance to step back.

She didn't answer for a few seconds before opening her mouth.

Kisara: Can I get some time to think about it?

Primis: No. The way things are right now, every second counts.

Kisara: What do you mean by that?

Primis: ......South America had fallen last night. There are no survivors.

Kisara: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Asaka: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Both Kisara and Asaka widened their eyes in shock. They can't believe what they just heard.

Kisara: What did you say!? And how did you know!?

Primis: I have my own ways.

Glancing down at the side, Primis saw that Asaka grabbing his hand tightly and was shivering in fear.

She was not the only one, Kisara face had also turned pale with fear.

Ignoring her for now, Primis picked up Asaka and held her in his embrace.

Primis: It's alright. With your dad here, no one could hurt you.

Asaka: ...Mn.

Nodding lightly Asaka buried her head in Primis chest. Only in her dad arms, she felt the sense of security.

On the other hand, Kisara knuckles had turned white in horror. One should know that South America Area was five times bigger than Tokyo Area. In case it disappeared overnight then Tokyo Area wouldn't stand a chance.

Kisara: How d-did it happen?

Primis: You don't need to know since the current you won't be able to do anything either way.

Kisara: ......…

Primis: Now tell me your answer......Tendo Kisara.

As she was thinking of the reply, an image of the boy smiling happily at her appeared in her mind. The boy willing to sacrifice himself for her sake. Next, appeared the face of her parents appeared as she recalled the time she spent with them. However, soon that time vanished as their funeral that she attended resurfaced.

'Kisara: Satomi...Mom...Dad.........'

While all those thoughts were going through her mind, her eyes were on the Demon Blade: Akujiki.

Finally, she answered.

Kisara: I...accept.

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Evening Came.

It was 5 p.m., and Tendo Kazumitsu was accompanied by his secretary, Kazumi Shiina, walking quickly to leave the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and hurrying to his destination.

The moment they stepped outside, they were met with a stuffy heat that wrapped around their whole bodies, and he suddenly wanted to call a limousine like he usually did, but that was something that he just couldn't do today, he told himself.

It was then that he realized that his necktie was crooked, and he fixed it with an irritated hand. It was an error his normal self would never have made. He had been like this since the afternoon, and he couldn't even put his mind to his work.

He couldn't bear the sweat anymore and took off his suit jacket, looking up in the direction of the faraway Monolith 32. The one who he was responsible for and the place where Kazumitsu and Shiina were going was a place with deep connections to it.

They changed trains and got off at Tokyo Area Outer District, District 37. The exit was deserted. It went without saying that once it became night in a few hours, it would be suicide to stay overnight here in this place full of abandoned buildings with no streetlights.

Kazumitsu and Shiina walked for a while until they stood in front of a dilapidated dojo. It was a one-story building with a high ceiling, and since the house was renovated more than a month ago, it looked somewhat different and new. On the sign hanging outside was written TENDO STYLE.

Giving Shiina an order, he opened the expensive wooden door and stood in the doorway. He hesitated for a moment before deciding to enter with his shoes on.

And then, he opened the sliding door and saw her in the middle of the wide tatami-mat dojo, her murderous blade Yukikage sheathed and stuck into the ground. She had both hands folded on top of the hilt and was standing with her legs slightly apart.

She slowly raised her face.

Kisara: Welcome, Brother Kazumitsu. Or should I call you vice minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism?

Kazumitsu: Kisara.

He never thought he would ever say his little sister's name with such hatred.

The evening sun shone in slanted rays on her glossy, straight, jet-black hair, making it shine in contrast to her porcelain white skin. Tendo Kisara stood there with her thigh-high socks and black sailor-school uniform. That more than anything proved that this would be the location of a fight to the death.

At the side of the dojo was an unfamiliar face he hadn't seen before. The person was wearing a suit and was leaning on the wall with his hand crossed in front of his chest. Next to him was long black-haired little girl dressed in a warrior-like armor.

Kazumitsu: Tch. Who are you!? Kisara, is this is between us. Why are you involving outsiders in it!?

Finding someone he could release some of his anger on, Kazumitsu didn't let go the opportunity.

Nevertheless, Primis ignored him like he was some thin air while gesturing Asaka to not make her move.

Kisara: He is my Lord. The person who I have decided to dedicate my life too.

Kazumitsu: Hahaha. To think you will fall this much that you will make another boy as your Lord. How pathetic, Kisara.

Ignoring his mocking tone, Kisara spoke.

Kisara: Brother, did you refrain from telling anyone that you were coming here, as you promised?

Noticing how she ignored his verbal talk, Kazumitsu grunted and spoke.

Kazumitsu: Thanks to that, I came on my own two feet without calling for a car. What about you? You brought what you promised, right?

Kisara: Are you talking about this?

Saying that, she pulled out a bundle of papers from her chest and threw them at Kazumitsu's feet.

Pretending to be calm, he ordered Shiina pick up the documents while groaning inwardly. After flipping through them one by one, it was confirmed that it was unmistakable evidence.

Kazumitsu: Damn it, where in the world did you get this?

Kisara: I was lucky that someone deliver it to me.

She scoffed and chuckled while giving a side glance at Primis. Of course, this was caught by Kazumitsu as he made Primis the target of his indignation.

Kazumitsu: How dare you!? Because of your this act, you have now become the enemy of entire Tendo! Be prepared to face consequences of your action!

While Kazumitsu was shouting like a madman, Primis ignored him and remained calm as always. On the other hand, Kisara was sneering at her brother like he was some kind of clown.

'Kisara: Do you really think that Tendo Family has what it takes to become an enemy of a God? Lord only need to snap his fingers and he can erase this entire world.'

Yes. After becoming his Permanent Member, Kisara now knew the truth of Primis identity.

She still remembered how she almost had a breakdown when she realized how she was treating and behaving in front of him. Good thing that Primis didn't brought that up, otherwise, even her nine lives won't be enough to repent.

Kisara: Anyway, shall we continue, Brother?

This brought Kazumitsu attention back to Kisara.

Kisara: After some thorough investigation, we found out that something was wrong with Monolith 32. Because of that even though Monolith might be able to keep Stage IV Gastrea away, however, there was an exception.

Kazumitsu: Exception?

Kisara: Yes. A month ago, a Stage IV Gastrea Aldebaran was able to cling to the Monolith and almost destroyed it. If not because of a powerful Promoter making his move to kill it, Tokyo Area would have been razed by now.

Kazumitsu: Stop joking around! I never heard of no such thing!

Kisara: Indeed, you don't. However, if you ask for IISO permission for Aldebaran, you will be able to confirm my words.

That's right. Aldebaran Arc occurred before even the start of the plot. And since he can't let the Tokyo Area to fall, Primis decided to make his move and kill it.

Noticing that Kazumitsu was not saying anything, Kisara narrowed her eyes like a cat cornering its prey, spread her arms sadistically, and spoke.

Kisara: Public works projects have used a general bidding system to prevent corruption and collusion, but because of that, it can be quite complicated. For construction projects like the Monoliths, where speed is more important than anything, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is responsible for gathering general contractors and directing the construction.

Pausing for a second, she continued.

Kisara: It's not like I have objections to this system in general. However, Brother, I cannot appreciate how you had filler materials mixed with Varanium in order to make the Monoliths more cheaply, using the leftover money to line your pockets.

Finally, Kazumitsu opened his mouth.

Kazumitsu: Of course, the Varanium with filler materials in it had a lower degree of purity and gave off less of the magnetic field that Gastrea hate. Because of that, it's possible that certain Gastrea can overcome the magnetic field of a weakened Monolith and cling to it. Theoretically, that level of purity should have still been good enough! In reality, Monolith 32 stood for these past ten years, didn't it?!

Kisara: But it did not work against Aldebaran.

Kazumitsu: ...…

As Kazumitsu gulped, Kisara lifted the corners of her mouth and smiled, concluding ruthlessly.

Kisara: if Aldebaran wasn't stop ahead of time, then the Third Kanto Battle would have started. And the one responsible for pulling the trigger would be you, Brother Kazumitsu.

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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