Volume 1 Chapter 36 The Great Villain Of The World, Reading The Master's Letter
The letter from my master said the following:
'To my disciple, Kou Tenhou.
If you are reading this letter, it means you have completed your mission.
You did well. I am proud of you.
It is very unfortunate that I must part from you.'
...Huh?
Parting...? Why...?
'Actually, recently, there have been some bad rumors spreading among martial artists.
The rumor is that "Aika Country will fall, and chaos will come."
All kinds of divinations are showing signs of this. That's the rumor.
It seems a certain underground organization is spreading it.'
...Aika Country will fall, and chaos will come. Is that showing in the divinations?
Could it be... because the game is set that way?
In 'History of Swordmaster,' a great conflict happens in ten years.
The world is set up for that to happen.
And divination reads the flow of the world.
So, is it that the result of 'Aika Country will fall, and chaos will come' is appearing?
But if there are people who believe it...
Is there a possibility that it could really happen because of that rumor...?
'However, I do not believe in divination. I think fate does not exist.
You and Ouka have proven that.
Until now, those who learned "Beast Body Guidance" and "Five Divine Swordsmanship: Walking Technique" have always competed for strength and fought against each other.
My master's generation was the same.
But you and Ouka are good friends. Your little sister, who is practicing it with you, is the same, right?
You all changed the fate of the disciples of "Beast Body Guidance" and "Five Divine Swordsmanship" who were destined to fight against each other.
So, I believe you can change the fate of Aika Country too.
For that reason, I decided to go on a journey.
To grab the neck of the organization that is spreading strange rumors.'
...Master.
'Tenhou. You should continue your training as usual.
And go to Souma Country with Ouka.
That country is a rising nation, but it has good martial artists.
There should be people who can teach you a better way to use your 'ki' energy.
It would be good to find such a person and have them look at your 'ki' energy.
Actually, you and Ouka, and you and your little sister doing "Beast Body Guidance" was to create something called "Divine Energy." It's the secret technique of "Beast Body Guidance."
When you mix the 'ki' of both genders in "Beast Body Guidance," the Yin and Yang 'ki' sublimates to create the strongest 'ki' energy.
Without knowing that, you and your little sister ended up practicing "Beast Body Guidance" together.
As a result, "Divine Energy" was born within you.
Moreover, it seems you originally had almost no 'ki' energy.
When you did the 'Beast Body Guidance' with your sister, only pure 'Divine Energy' was born inside you.
Normally, when two people do the 'Beast Body Guidance', some of their body's energy turns into 'Divine Energy'. But you're different. Only a powerful 'ki' energy is circulating inside your body.
A person like you has never existed before.
It's amazing, a world's first.
To strengthen this, I also made Ouka do the 'Beast Body Guidance' with you...
...Huh?
Wait, Master... Did you use me and Ouka as test subjects for human experimentation?
'Sorry. As a martial artist, I couldn't resist.
It can't be helped if you call it human experimentation.'
She was honest.
'However, from now on, you'll need a different instructor.
It's not about martial arts techniques or forms, but about the issue of 'ki' energy.
So, go to Souma Country and find a master who specializes in 'ki' energy.
And the sword I gave you is called 'White Kirin Sword'.
My master made it to withstand 'Divine Energy'.
Maybe only you can wield it.
That's why, take care.
Finally, as your master, I'll give you one last word.
"There's nothing predetermined in this world."
I believe that.
Let's meet again.
Raikou, also known as Shin U.'
"......Phew."
This letter...can't be shown to Shouou.
Shouou respects her master too much.
She might be shocked to find out that she was made to participate in an experiment to create 'Divine Energy.'
Well, of course, Master did it to make us stronger.
But, I should talk about the underground organization.
That organization is probably involved in the invasion of the Jinkyo Tribe.
They might also be reaching into Souma Country.
Princess Shouou should know about this.
"This sword... she said only I can draw it."
I touch the sword in the box.
It feels just like the one I always use. It's just lighter.
The surface has the inscription that Master taught me.
'White Kirin Sword'――it says.
...Huh? 'White Kirin Sword'?
Isn't this supposed to be an item meant for selling?
I remember that no character can equip it, so it has to be sold.
It's usually sold for a high price to get other equipment.
When I put my hand on the sheath... it came out easily.
Can it really only be drawn by me? I should have Shouou try it later.
"...Anyway, I think I broke the death flag for my brother..."
The reason Kou Kairyou (my brother) wasn't in the game 'History of Swordmaster' is probably because he was killed by Zeng Taiga.
If I hadn't jumped in at that moment, his spear would have pierced my brother.
If my brother died, the soldiers around would be shaken.
As a result... Crown Prince Rouen might have been captured by the Jinkyo Tribe.
Then, he would have been released in exchange for ransom and territory... that was probably the original history.
If Crown Prince Rouen had been captured, my father would have had to take responsibility for it.
He might have been dismissed... or maybe not executed, but he probably wouldn't have lived long.
Also, being taken hostage by the Jinkyo Tribe might have left a trauma on Crown Prince Rouen... and that could be why he became obsessed with Seirei.
"...I hope Crown Prince Rouen changes a little."
I think there's a chance. My older brother survived and is with Crown Prince Rouen.
If it's Kairyou-aniue, he might be able to change Crown Prince Rouen.
I'll quietly support my brother.
As I was thinking about that──
"......Brother. Can I have a moment?"
I heard Seirei's voice from the hallway.
"Sure. Come in."
"Excuse me. Brother."
Seirei, who came in, was wearing different clothes than usual.
It was a fancy outfit for going out. It looked a bit like a cheongsam.
"...I'm practicing for special occasions."
Seirei said with an embarrassed face.
"I also want to socialize for the Kou family. So this is practice. Please take a look."
"Yeah. You look cute."
"...Ehehe."
Seirei sat next to me.
She happily leaned her weight against my body.
"Um... Brother."
"What is it?"
"After we return to Hokurin town, you're going to Souma Country, right?"
"Not right away. We'll wait for Ryougen-kun to come back, and then maybe."
"...We won't be able to meet for a while, right?"
"...Yeah."
It takes more than half a month to get to Souma Country one way.
If I send Shouou's mother over there, say hello, and come back... it will probably be more than a month before I return.
"...I feel lonely."
"Seirei will also go back to Hokurin once, right?"
"Yes."
"Then let's talk a lot before we leave."
"...Okay, big brother."
I'm glad. She smiled.
Seirei worked hard during this incident.
Thanks to Seirei's pigeon, I was able to quickly relay information to Father.
"...So, I have a suggestion for you, big brother."
"A suggestion?"
"It's about 'Beast Body Guidance.' That is... by becoming like an animal, it raises your spirit, right?"
"That's right."
"If that's the case, wouldn't it be more effective if you took a form closer to an animal?"
"A form closer to an animal..."
"...So, big brother. Before we leave, um..."
"Tenhou. Can I come in for a moment?"
Once again, a voice came from beyond the door.
"Ah, yes. 'Shikei'..."
"Hm? Is someone in there? I'm coming in."
As expected of Shouou.
By me calling out 'Shikei,' she noticed that someone else was in the room.
After a brief pause, the door opened, and Shouou appeared.
"Huh? Tenhou. That girl is... your little sister, right?"
"We met before. This is Seirei."
"That's right. Let's introduce ourselves again."
Shouou nodded as if she understood.
"I'm Sui Kaou. Just like Tenhou, I'm a disciple of Master Raikou. I'm Tenhou's senior brother disciple."
"Not a senior sister, right?"
Seirei said.
Calmly, without hesitation.
"...What are you talking about, Seirei?"
"...You can tell just by looking, right? Shikei is a boy, you know?"
"No."
But Seirei shook her head.
"Somehow, I understand. I feel something similar from Kaou-san, just like me. And... these kids also say 'Kaou-sama is a girl.'"
"Meow." "Twirl twirl."
The black cat and white dove that had come over without me noticing started making noise around Seirei.
...Something similar, huh.
Seirei and Shouou are doing 'Beast Body Guidance' with me.
Maybe that's why we can connect.
"...Yeah. That's right."
Suddenly, Shouou nodded.
"I'm a girl. But, I'd be happy if you keep it a secret."
"Shikei?"
"It's fine, Tenhou. I want this girl to know my true identity."
Shouou had a determined look on her face.
"Let me introduce myself again. My name is Sou Ouka. I'm Tenhou's senior sister, and we learn martial arts together. I'll borrow Tenhou for a while, but it's okay. I'll return him to you properly. I won't lie. If you're Tenhou's family, then you're like family to me too."
"Thank you very much, Sou Ouka-sama."
Seirei made a respectful gesture, clasping her hands.
"Thank you for trusting me. I will keep the secret safe."
"Yeah. I believe you. You're part of the Tenhou family, the little sister."
"No, I'm an adopted child of the Kou family. My last name is still from the Ryuu family."
"I see... Is that so?"
"That's how I've decided."
"I understand. So, you're not siblings by the same last name."
"Yes. Let me introduce myself again."
Seirei looked at Shouou with a strong gaze and said,
"I am Ryuu Seirei. I am the daughter of the Ryuu family, and I am the closest family member to Tenhou-niisan, but we have different last names. I am honored to meet someone who also studies martial arts together with brother. Please, as friends, get along well with my brother. This is my request as someone who will always be family."
Yeah. It seems like they will get along well. That's good.
...But it's a bit concerning that they keep staring at each other.
After they introduced themselves, we got some tea and relaxed──
From the next day, in the mornings and evenings, I practiced 'Beast Body Guidance' with Seirei, and during the day, I trained 'Five Divine Swordsmanship' with Shouou──
And so, we waited for everything to be ready, and we returned to the town of Hokurin.
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