Chapter 468: Welcome Back

Chapter 468: Welcome Back



Shin found himself leaping into the air. He sprang off the top of the wall, into the bright sky, flying over an enormous distance in a single leap while drawing his sword.

As his leap reached its crescendo, he muttered, "Kageyama Sword Arts, Form One, Dark Raven."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Shin twisted his body in the air as he descended. A black aura like speckled smoke oozed off his sword and shrouded his entire body, forming the visage of an enormous raven of darkness -as he descended on the sea.

His collision with the surface of the sea caused a mighty uproar and explosion. The impact sent waves crashing outward, a violent surge that swallowed the surrounding sea.

Shin emerged from the chaos, standing atop the water's surface, the dark aura still swirling around him like a protective shroud.

He scanned around with heightened senses. The part he had landed on wasn't the exact place Northern was located, but he still had eyes on him, so he knew the path to his son.

However, he seemed to have attracted the attention of several monsters, as more now swam to him with furious speed.

Shin frowned furiously, tightening his grip on the hilt of his sword.

He could feel the raw energy crackling in the air, the impatience and anger coursing through him.

With a swift motion, he dashed forward, his dark essence forming an aura around him, flickering like a dying flame before reigniting.

As he approached the first monster, he leaped again, this time slicing downward with precise fury. "Form Two, Distortion."

A burst of speed propelled him through the air, and he became a blur, a streak of darkness that cut through the water's surface.

The monster reared back, but it was too late.

Shin's sword met its flesh, and a shockwave erupted, sending splinters of scales flying.

The creature roared in agony, thrashing as it plunged back into the depths.

But there was no time to revel in his victory.

From the depths, more monsters emerged-smaller but swarming like a cloud of locusts, their teeth bared and eyes ablaze with fury.

Shin gritted his teeth. At a time like this, only one thought settled in his mind: 'Northern.'

And focusing on that single thought fueled his resolve with adrenaline.

He spun, a whirlwind of dark energy and ferocity, his sword carving through the air.

Each strike summoned shadows that danced around him, striking down the approaching horde.

"Form Three, Night Hawk."

A flurry of raven-like silhouettes shot from his blade, each one piercing through the monsters, leaving trails of darkness in their wake.

The sea churned with the chaos of battle, the cries of the creatures echoing against the sky.

With each slash, each swing of his sword, Shin smartly carved the path towards his son, mercilessly destroying the monsters with intense focus, revealing all his cards.

He was fighting with a different intensity than he usually would. The air that surrounded him was stern and grim.

Soon, a squad of protectors began to reach the seashore.

Some of them paused and stared in awe as they watched Shin singlehandedly cleave a storm of monsters while in the water.

The water was at his knee level, which should even slow his movement to a reasonable extent.

However, Shin did not look bothered or slowed.

He rose high into the air, the dark aura coalescing around him, forming a massive raven that

mirrored his movements.

"Dark Raven's Fury!"

He descended with blinding speed, the raven's form striking at the heart of the monster.

The impact sent a shockwave rippling across the sea and the shore-the protectors had to shield themselves from the waves of the sea and intense breeze as the creature let out a final, agonized roar before sinking back beneath the waves, defeated.

As silence fell over the battlefield, Shin landed gracefully on the water, breathing heavily.

He turned to continue on the path of the water but suddenly noticed through the eyes of the

raven that the boy fighting in the water was gone.

'Damn it! I was too focused, I didn't see...' He gritted his teeth in pain.

He tried controlling the raven to search around but suddenly froze.

Heartbeats later, trembling, Shin turned to his back, towards the shore of the sea.

Three meters away from him, a white-haired boy with sparkling, beautiful blue eyes was

walking towards him with a pale smile.

"Fath-"

Northern did not get to complete the word before Shin rushed forward and pulled him into his

warm embrace-despite the cold air.

He clenched his teeth and closed his eyes, a tear dropping from his left eye.

"I'm back, Dad..."

Shin hugged even tighter, pressing his lips as he lingered for more than a moment, after

which he responded with a trembling voice.

"Welcome back."

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[A/N]

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