Volume 2 Chapter 42 Tenhou And Ouka Read The 'Secret Book Of Konton' Ii
"Yes! I wish for it!! Please guide me, Shuu-sensei!!"
"I feel the same way as Tenhou!!"
I immediately answered.
A moment later, Shouou also gave the same answer as me.
Before, I had a dream where the Aika Country was destroyed.
In that dream, the king, Rouen, said:
'This continent will eventually be devoured by the Four Fiends.'
──At first, I thought it was just a dream.
But then, I found out that the 'Four Fiends Technique' actually exists.
And the enemies of Aika Country had learned that technique.
Of all people, it was Kai Yougetsu, the protagonist of 'History of Swordmaster,' and his father.
...No, it's not just that Kai Yougetsu can use 'Kyuuki.'
He is a game protagonist, after all.
There's a chance that he can use the other 'Four Fiends' too.
So, I need to learn some countermeasures.
No matter how long it takes.
Even if, as Shuu-sensei said, I work hard and still don't get results.
Still... by training in the 'Konton technique,' I might get clues about the other 'Four Fiends.'
That's why I want to learn the 'Konton technique.'
Actually, I was only supposed to learn a way to escape with the 'Four Divine Steps.'
But... I can't just run away anymore.
In this country, there are Seirei. I have my father, my mother, and my big brother.
I'm also being taken care of by Ryougen-kun.
His daughter, Yuuri-san, is a good friend of the Seirei.
I can't just leave my family and the people who have helped me behind.
Besides, there's Shouou.
Shouou is involved in capturing Kai Shuujaku.
If Kai Yougetsu finds out about this, Shouou might be seen as an enemy by the game's main character.
The one who fought Kai Shuujaku is a boy named Sui Kaou, so Shouou──Sou Ouka might be let off the hook... but I can't let my guard down.
Also, Shuu-sensei and Touri-san are now residents of Aika Country.
If a war breaks out because of the 'Four Fiends', they will get caught up in it too.
I won't let that happen.
If the enemy is the 'Four Fiends', then I will fight back with one of the 'Four Fiends', 'chaos'.
Right now, I think that's the only option.
"I understand your determination. I will also do my best to guide you."
After a while, Shuu-sensei nodded with a serious expression.
Then she shrugged and said,
"That said, we need Raikou's cooperation for the training."
She said this with a wry smile.
'Konton' is very difficult. Training must be done carefully.
Only when both Shuu-sensei, an expert in 'ki', and Raikou-sensei, a master of martial arts, are together can we have perfect guidance.
So, it's better to start serious training after Master Raikou returns.
──That was Shuu-sensei's conclusion.
"Well then, until Master Raikou returns, there's nothing we can do, right..."
"You're right, Kaou-kun. Well, let's get ready. We should be able to start training as soon as Raikou gets back."
"Um, Shuu-sensei."
Suddenly, I realized something.
Kaine translated the secret book and passed it on to us.
There was a part at the beginning that caught my attention.
"To remember the 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection,' we need to practice sensing the presence of others, right?"
"That's right. The training for that is written there."
"Since it's the ultimate receiving technique, we need to read the movements of others with 'ki' and skin sense. So, we blindfold ourselves and touch arms or legs with our training partners, right?"
"Yes. It's like slowly doing martial arts forms while blindfolded."
"While sensing the opponent's presence, right?"
"Exactly."
"If that's the case... Shikei and I have been doing something similar, right? When the 4 of us did the guidance together."
"...Ah!"
Shouou exclaimed.
It seemed she understood what I wanted to say.
When the 4 of us did the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique,' we closed our eyes and sensed each other's presence.
Even while moving in that state, we hardly bumped into each other or touched.
That's very similar to the training method for 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection.'
"That's definitely true! Just like Tenhou said!!"
Shouou nodded with an excited expression.
"When we did the guidance with 4 people, even with our eyes closed, we could feel each other's presence."
"At that time, I didn't know who was who, though."
"Still, we could sense each other's positions and movements, right?"
"Yes. Since we had that experience, I think we can do the initial training for 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection'."
Master Raikou might not return anytime soon.
I want to do what I can before then.
"I agree with Tenhou too! What do you think, Shuu-sensei?"
"...That's right. You all succeeded with that secret technique."
Shuu-sensei nodded as if she understood.
"Indeed, Touri also said that. Even with eyes closed, she could clearly understand everyone else's movements. Tenhou and Kaou felt the same way, right?"
"Yes. No doubt about it."
"I felt the same. While training with the secret technique, my skin was tingling, and my body could feel that Tenhou was right ther──"
Shouou's words suddenly stopped.
She quickly turned to the side and said,
"W-Well, anyway, I think we can train with 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection!'"
"I agree too, Shuu-sensei. Could you please guide us?"
"...Hmm."
Shuu-sensei seemed to be thinking for a moment.
Nona, who was listening, looked surprised.
She probably didn't expect that training would start so soon.
By the way, Kaine... oh, she's sleeping.
Leaning against me with her small body, she had fallen asleep without me noticing.
I was so caught up in the conversation that I didn't realize. Amazing... this girl.
"Alright. That sounds good."
After a while, Shuu-sensei looked up.
"Let's try the first training of the 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection.' Of course, I will take full responsibility for your health. If anything seems off, we will stop immediately. Is that okay?"
"Thank you, Shuu-sensei!"
"Please take care of us!"
Shouou and I clasped our hands in front of Shuu-sensei.
Because Kai Shuujaku died, we lost our lead on the 'Golden Feather Syndicate.'
Still, there are things we can do.
Nona and Kaine are with us, helping us decipher the secret scroll.
Shuu-sensei, who was a traveling doctor in the game 'History of Swordmaster,' is now an ally of Aika Country.
It's okay to take it slow. With everyone's help, let's work on countering the 'Four Fiends Technique.'
That should also help prevent the collapse of Aika Country.
"Then, please guide us, Shuu-sensei!"
Shouou stood up energetically.
Then she turned to me... looked away, and put her hand on her obi.
"Kaou-kun."
"Y-yes, Shuu-sensei?"
"This secret book is different, so you don't need to take off your clothes, okay?"
"────!?"
Shouou's face turned bright red.
I mean, it would be really bad to take them off now. Nona and Kaine are here, after all.
Especially, Nona thinks Shouou is a boy named Sui Kaou... Oh, Nona is covering her face with both hands.
"...It's too much for my eyes. I still don't have the courage to see the skin of my admired Kaou-sama."
──Right.
Yeah, Nona is really a fan of Shouou...
With that, Shouou and I (still fully dressed) started our training to understand each other's positions──
touching arms and legs, and other places, while continuing our training.
Then, the next day.
I received a letter from Kairyou-aniue at the northern fortress.
'I met your master, Raikou.'
──The first line said that.
Master Raikou is looking for an organization that is spreading rumors that 'Aika Country will fall.'
It seems she visited the northern fortress for that reason.
'Raikou said she would head east after this.
I asked which town she would go to, so I'm writing it down just in case.
If you wish, you could go meet her.
I told Raikou about Gen Shuuyoku-dono.
When she heard you are being taught by Gen Shuuyoku-dono, she felt relieved.
But, you might have things you want to discuss with Raikou.
So, I asked about her schedule. I hope this will be useful.'
"──Thank you, brother!"
The letter included the date when my brother met Master Raikou and the name of the town where my master is heading.
If I chase right now, I might be able to meet Master Raikou in the eastern town.
I haven't told my father and brother about the 'Secret Book of Konton.'
I just asked Master Raikou to let her know that I and Shouou want to meet her.
I also mentioned that I'm training under the traveling doctor, Shuu-sensei, along with my recent updates.
It worked! I found out Master Raikou's travel route.
With our 'Five Divine Steps,' Shouou and I might be able to catch up with her even now.
If we can call Master Raikou back, she should be able to guide us along with Shuu-sensei.
I'm a bit worried if Master Raikou will become the teacher for the 'Secret Book of Konton.'
But Shouou and I will persuade her.
Her junior sister, Shuu-sensei, is also here. I think Master Raikou will listen to us.
Thinking about this, I took the letter and headed towards Shouou.
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