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Being a filial son to Himaru and finding the truth to his death and being a good Student to Haohmaru and clear his name as murderer, were the only goals left in Hito's life aside from reaching the peak of swordsmanship. Even though these two goals were one and the same Hito also knew that unless he achieved these two goals he would never be able to reach the peak of swordsmanship. It would not be excruciating if one were to say Hito's entire Life revolved around these two goals, therefore when Leon came forward with a solution for his heart's worm Hito did not hesitate to agree to all of his terms. As for weather Leon's solution was true or a wide goose chase Hito did not care for three reasons. Firstly, he was out of new leads to find the answer to the questions haunting him, secondly he trusted Sukehime and lastly He did not believe Loen dared to cheat him and from looking into Leon's eyes Hito could tell that leon may be hiding few details about how he got the info but he was definitely not lying about Dark elves. Therefore Hito did not hesitate and gave his Sword Owari no Ken to Leon.

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" That's a Demon Sword, how do you have one, I thought they were all destroyed under the order of the father emperor. "Masako looked at the jet black sword in Hito's hand and knew it was a Demon sword due to the negative energies oozing out of it.

" This is Oni no Ken, my father's demon sword, after my father's death my master hid it instead of destroying it following previous emperors orders. Do not worry I will not borrow its Demonic energy. I have not formed a contract with it. " explained Hito as he sheathed his sword.

" Boy you really are daring to openly use a Demon sword in front of me, But that's what I like In young people so I will let it slide this once but after reaching Kitsuki District I will destroy it personally. "Sukehime was the one who lead the Japanese army to fight the corpse emperor and nobody other than her knew better about Demon swords and their trickery. If it was anybody else wielding a Demon sword Infront of her she would have killed him that instant but Hito was different because he successfully gained her respect as a swordmaster and also because he reminded her of her husband.

" Thank you for your mercy, your highness. I do not mean to disobey your highness's kindness but I will destroy this sword myself after I am done with it. And also I will be heading south to the Deccan Plateau after I escort your Highness and princess Masako to Kitsuki district. " Hito was really grateful towards Sukehime for not creating a scene about the Demon sword. Hito was no more a directionless aimless lost soul, with the information he got from Leon now he had an objective and no longer needed to follow Masako similar to the plotline of original works.

Sukehime was very unhappy with Hito for refusing her order to destroy the sword in Kitsuki District but when she heard he was going to the Deccan plateau, Sukehime understood what was going on, from the movement Sukehime met Hito she knew that Hito was suffering from a doubts, regrets and was haunted by his past. And now that Hito passed on his precious sword and sword style to Leon seemingly for the information on Dark elves, and seeing him wield his father's Demon sword, Sukehime started to piece together that the past haunting Hito had something to do with his master and his father. Knowing Hito's character Sukehime chose to believe in him that he would destroy the demon sword after he is done with it.

Hearing Hito's future plans and knowing that he will soon leave Masako felt as If she would lose something Important with the departure of Hito but she did not understand this feeling and did not care because they have only known each other for a week and their relationship was still very shallow. Out of curiosity she still asked " Why go south! I want to make you one of my generals, stay by my side. I will offer you glory, wealth, women. "

" I am sorry, your highness but I will have to refuse your offer again, going to the south this is something I should do. " Saying this Hito eyed Leon who seemed to be admiring the Owari no Ken in his hand.

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When James and Malinda heard that Hito would not follow the princess according to the Original works plotline, but head way south to the Deccan Plateau, they finally confirmed that Leon was the one who used the Scenario prop " Bone of Nether flame fiend ". and then they told this to the rest of the team and confronted Leon. Malinda, Mira and Luca's mind and eyes were completely blank as if the bulbs in their head exploded. Especially Mira because the one who betrayed her was her fiance, all her joy of gaining a 9 star occupation prop felt pointless, she felt that her world had shattered. As a second generation kid Leon knew how to handle women and sweat talk them into doing things they would regret later. it was not a surprise that even though Mira was forced into this engagement she had started to like and trust Leon falling for his charismatic handsome face and gentle words. But now knowing that she was betrayed by her lover she felt weak in her knees and was about to fall down. Malinda, whom Mira envied for gaining Leon's attention, came to support Mira's falling body. Malinda was the only one who knew how much it hurt being betrayed by your loved one and she was the only one who knew what Mira was going through right now. Having an understanding of Mira's pain beforehand Malinda came for Mira's aid.

According to the Original works, In the 3rd volume Hito's past is completely revealed, introducing the demon swords for the first time and the tragic death of both Himaru and Haohmaru. Being chased by masters from 13 families Hito becomes fully aware that his strength is not enough and in search for more strength and in order to escape the hunt of masters from 13 families, Hito and Masako travel to south leaving Japan where Hito meets his new monk who tells Hito that his past has become his heart's worm and a obstacle in his path to advancement.

Finally feeling hopeless and desperate Hito confided the past and questions haunting him with the Monk, knowing Hito's predicament lied with his dead father and master the Monk told Hito about Dark elves in the Deccan plateau and the services they offer.

With a New destination in mind, Hito and Masako travel to the Deccan plateau and meet the Dark elves. In the holy land of the Dark elves Hito was finally able to meet both Himaru and Haohmaru solving his doubts, resentment from the roots, at this movement in Hito's heart, mind and strength he felt like a huge wall was broken opening new paths to travel and heights to reach.

All this information can only be known to those who have full knowledge of the Original works, Leon had said that he did not know the plotline of the Crying Heaven's earlier when they had Just entered the World Terror Scenario. James and Malinda had only discussed the 1st volume of the Crying heaven's with the team as that was enough to complete their main taskline and clear the scenario. So, how did Leon know about Hito's past and the Dark elves, James and Malinda never told him, there was only one possible explanation to this that Leon lied before when he claimed that he did not know the plotline of Crying Heavens.

Leon could have avoided being suspected right now if he had not lied earlier but if he had not lied earlier than he would have been the top most suspect at that time.

Is Simple in the beginning if Leon had told that he knew the plot completely then everyone would suspect him, because Crying Heaven is marked is a 3rd tier Terror scenario not something a combat class rookie will spend time memorizing, it's one thing that Malinda and James know the plotline of a tier 3 terror scenario because one is a 3rd tier guide and other is a forgein scenario relation officer, Memorizing Scenarios was their duty. A combat class rookie memorizing a 3rd tier scenario was unheard of; they barely have time with their combat and physical fitness classes.

With all this evidence in front of them one would be considered as a fool if he or she thought that all these were coincidence.

[ Yeah! I was the one who used the Scenario porp, My plan from the very beginning was to gain Owari no Ken. What the funk will you ants do about this? complain to the city government? Let me stop you from wasting your time, My family runs the city government. ] Leon sneered looking at James and the rest of the team, he did not bother to hide behind his mask anymore having achieved his goal.