CH 151

“Chapter 151: Moonflower 2”

We finally reached the shrine.

– Akane-san… There’s a “Moonflower” here, right?

– Yes. Undoubtedly.

“The sword Moonflower, which the residents of Shimazu so much venerate, is in a shrine at the end of this snowy path”

Where is the sword?

There are offerings around the center of the altar, and there’s not a speck of dust, which means it’s cleaned regularly, but “Moonflower” is missing.

– Moonflower only shows itself at night. Akane. (Fuji)

– Yes. Pardon my intrusion, Moonflower.

Akane lit a small fireball on her palm and shot it towards the place where the sword was supposed to be.

But the fireball split in half and disappeared before reaching its target.

– It cuts magic!?

Magic in this world is created by converting the life energy circulating in the body into various phenomena.

Normal fire would need oxygen to survive, but fire created by magic (like Akane’s) can burn for as long as it is supplied energy.

Cutting said fire would require great savvy in magic, or equipment made to counter it.

Even Kouya’s warehouse didn’t have something like this.

– I’m… not sure I understand all of this. All I know is that there’s a very important sword that cares for the island. How is Akane tied to it?

In fact, they call this sword a deity, but it feels more like a curse.

– Boy, are you acquaintanced with the story of the Seven Meteorites?

– I’ve only heard the name. I know nothing about it.

– Then let’s start from there. Hopefully you reconsider some things afterwards.

Fuji looked at me dead in the eyes.

– Takaya, would you believe me if I told you that our ancestors were not originally from this world?