Chapter 774
The next morning, Seiji summoned his knight order members and explained to them and Natsuya about what’d happened last night regarding Chiaki . Seiji expressed that everyone should try using the Spirit Image in his Spirit House’s dojo to try Visualization and undertake the “god’s trial . ”
If it was confirmed that Visualization was the proper way to undertake that god’s trial, then the Spirit Image might become a huge assistance to everyone in the form of Seiji Kamijou!
With him around, it should be possible to pass the trial, or even more: to directly face the god!
If he didn’t show up, then everyone would have to react according to the situation .
Regardless, it would likely be far less risky to face off against a god in the Visualization dream world rather than in the Realm of Cherry Blossoms .
Natsuya and the others all agreed with Seiji’s way of thinking .
The knight order members all mentally prepared themselves to undertake a god’s trial .
“Thank you, everyone . ” Chiaki bowed deeply to express her thanks .
Seiji then summoned his Spirit House and led everyone to the dojo .
When Chiaki saw the Spirit Image, she suddenly became dazed for a moment as she recalled something deep within her mind . She felt a mysterious connection of sorts forming… This mysterious mystical feeling lasted only an instant .
After this instant passed, Chiaki recalled the information she’d received from the god in her dream .
“I remember now…” Chiaki suddenly spoke up . “The trial is indeed to take place during Visualization . I can now remember the specifics of how to begin the trial!”
Everyone looked towards Chiaki .
“It seems that my guess was correct… Can you remember anything else apart from this?” Seiji inquired .
Chiaki shook her head .
“Then, we’re still going to do the same thing . It’s just that we’ve now ascertained how to do it . ”
Seiji asked Chiaki what everyone should do . Chiaki had everyone find a place to sit down first .
“Now then, I shall begin the ritual… or maybe I should call it a spell . After the spell’s effects show up, gaze at the Spirit Image and begin Visualization . ”
After saying this, Chiaki cleared her throat and began singing with her beautiful voice .
Her voice sounded wondrous and mystical, divine and pure . It took only a moment for everyone to feel that there was something magical in the air .
Chiaki didn’t know what she was singing . She was simply doing her best to remember this song given to her in her dream .
Chiaki then raised her hands and began to slowly dance .
This was the same God-suppression dance that she had learned during her first Visualization!
This dance was a ritual, a spell, and also a performance .
The wondrous sensation Chiaki had from before naturally appeared on its own . Chiaki immersed herself fully in dancing, feeling like she’d reached a previously unknown realm .
Everyone was mesmerized by her performance . Imperceptibly, cherry blossoms began to bloom and fall… Chiaki’s clothes suddenly transformed into beautiful Sakura Island attire . She danced alluringly together with her divine singing, seeming so pure yet also seductive, beautiful and ethereal .
“So pretty…” Mika couldn’t help but utter some praise .
Everyone was astonished or quietly enjoyed the scene . Some, like Mika, couldn’t help but offer praise .
“Look at the Spirit Image!” Seiji had to remind everyone to do this .
Only then did everyone remember to look at the giant watercolor painting .
The three figures who had their backs turned on the painting transformed into many hazy figures as white mist appeared with all the falling cherry blossoms . Everything suddenly seemed icy and deep .
Everyone felt themselves being drawn into the painting as the white mist approached and enveloped everyone…
The mist was incredibly dense .
Not only was it dense, it was also freezing to the point where ordinary people would find it difficult to withstand it .
However, not a single person gathered here was an ordinary person .
Yin Yang Masters, Spirit-branded Retainers, spiritual ability users, Spirit Controllers… everyone present was here for the sake of a single girl .
This girl named Chiaki was wearing beautiful Sakura Island attire . She was currently dancing and singing within a holy temple, concentrating whole-heartedly on a ritual .
This ritual absolutely couldn’t be allowed to be interrupted .
However, there were those who wanted to interrupt the ritual .
The brave individuals gathered here all wanted to protect the girl and the ritual!
The leader of all the girl’s defenders was named Seiji Kamijou . He was a famous and respected Yin Yang Master .
He had brought two of his Spirit-branded Retainers with him: “Snow Girl” Kagura and “Insect Demon” Kaho .
There was one other Yin Yang Master present, who was named Natsuya Yoruhana . She’d also brought two Spirit-branded Retainers with her: “Inugami” Hitaka and “Cat Demon” Rana .
Four spiritual ability users were present: “Spirit Clothes” Mika, “Spiderweb” Yukari, “Thunderfist” Hisashi, and “Galewing” Kaede .
Three Spirit Controllers were also present: “Eagle Controller” Hoshi, “Doll Controller” Mayuzumi, and “Demon Controller” Kazuko .
“I’d really like to have a good drink while enjoying such a performance,” Hisashi commented while watching the dancing beauty Chiaki .
“This isn’t a performance . It’s an important ritual . ” Kaede narrowed her eyes .
“Of course, I realize that . Still, it’s so enjoyable to watch . I don’t think there’s anything wrong with also calling it a performance . Don’t you agree, Seiji-sama?”
“Everyone is welcome to have their own opinion . It’s fine if you want to call it a performance . ” Seiji smiled . “As for having a drink… We can have a party after all of this is over . ”
“I knew that Seiji-sama would say this!” Hisashi was delighted to hear it .
“That was your goal, wasn’t it? Making Seiji-sama treat us all to a party . ” Kaede sighed .
“It’s alright to treat everyone to a party . You all deserve it for the risks you’re taking here . Of course there should be some form of payment . ” Seiji opened up a light blue paper fan on which the words “love and peace” were written in large lettering . “What payment would you all like? Feel free to mention it to me . ”
“I don’t have anything I want . I’m happy to be of help to Chiaki,” Mika stated .
“It’s the same for me . Being able to fight together with Seiji-sama is payment enough,” Yukari mentioned .
“It’s also the same for me . It’s enough for me to be able to fight together with Seiji-sama and help out Chiaki-san,” Hoshi added .
“I’m receiving excellent material for my story . I don’t need any other payment . ” Mayuzumi smiled .
“I actually do want some payment… but we can talk about that later,” Kazuko said .
“Nobody has anything that they want? That actually makes me feel awkward . ” Seiji closed his paper fan . “How about you, Natsuya?”
“I want you to accompany me for an entire day . ” Natsuya smiled movingly . “Would that be alright?”
A subtle silence suddenly filled the area .
“I would like the exact same payment,” Kaede immediately mentioned .
“That’s not wise, my dear sister . Rather than having Seiji-sama accompany you for an entire day, it would be much better to have him accompany you for seven nights . Something will definitely happen between the two of you then,” Hisashi recommended .
“Don’t butt into my business!”
“I think that’s an excellent idea . Could I request such a payment?” Kazuko’s mouth arched upwards .
“If possible, I’d like it as well…” Mika followed up with this .
“Same for me…” Hoshi also joined in .
“You shouldn’t be joining in, young Hoshi… but that doesn’t seem bad at all . ” Yukari blinked .
“I agree… as expected of Seiji-sama . ” Mayuzumi’s face flushed red .
Seiji was rendered speechless .
“I’d be quite happy to spend time together with everyone, but that doesn’t really count as payment . ” He opened up his paper fan again, this time revealing the words “pretending to be ignorant is so hard . ”
At this moment, cherry blossoms started falling .
Everyone noticed this as their expressions became serious .
“We’ll fight as we’ve arranged during our strategy meeting beforehand… Do we need to go over it one more time?” Seiji closed his paper fan .
Nobody needed another rundown .
“Let us protect this place until the ritual is finished,” Seiji told his companions in a serious tone . “I believe that we can all achieve this . We’ll definitely be victorious! Not only that, none of you are allowed to fall here . I won’t allow a single sacrifice!”
Not only would he protect this place, he would also ensure everyone’s safety . Seiji Kamijou held such conviction that he was letting off a powerful aura .
“Battle, start!”
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