novellk Chapter 140: Villain Simulator, Ch 139
Chapter 140: Villain Simulator, Ch 139
Chapter 140: Villain Simulator, Ch 139[In a flash, your fury ignited an immense surge of potential. Channeling your Onmyoudo techniques, talismans flew forth, obliterating the remaining demons. Even seasoned adepti couldn't help but marvel at the sudden eruption of your power.]
[Yet, it was too late for Qiqi, whose lifeless body lay cold before you. Despite using every technique you had mastered, you could not bring her back. Desperately, you pleaded with the adepti for a method to resurrect her, and for a moment, their resolve faltered.]
["Qiqi died because of you," you said, your voice sharp and unyielding. "And now, you stand by and do nothing? Is this the path of immortality you claim to follow?"]
[Finally, Mountain Shaper broke the silence. "There is a method," he said. "A dangerous one, known as the Forbidden Art of Soul Revival. In this dire circumstance, I suggest we each contribute a wisp of immortal energy to the girl. It may grant her a second chance."]
[The adepti exchanged hesitant glances. Though reluctant, their compassion won over as they looked upon Qiqi's pitiful form. Each contributed a wisp of immortal energy, infusing it into the girl's body. Her pale cheeks grew rosy once more, and a flicker of hope lit up your face.]
[This was it—the resurrection technique you had dreamed of. Now, it was within reach.]
[Before long, Qiqi's eyes opened, but instead of gratitude or joy, she erupted in uncontrollable chaos. Overwhelmed by the immense power of the combined immortal energies, she fell into a state of violent frenzy.]
[Though each adeptus had only given a small fraction of their energy, the resulting force was far beyond what Qiqi's body could handle. As she rampaged, the adepti were forced to suppress her. Mountain Shaper ultimately sealed her within amber, rendering her frozen in time.]
[The crisis was resolved for now, but the Forbidden Art of Soul Revival consumed your thoughts. You begged Mountain Shaper to teach it to you, but he refused without hesitation.]
[One day, while Mountain Shaper was away on a journey, he forgot to lock his library. You decided...]
1. To investigate.
2. To refrain.
"There may never be another chance," Lucas thought grimly. Despite suspecting a trap, he steeled himself. "Investigate!"
[You snuck into your master's library. After a thorough
[Inazuman warfare traditionally began with duels between generals. While the outcome of these duels rarely determined the overall battle, they often had a profound impact on morale. The sheer presence of an extraordinary warrior could sometimes cause the enemy to crumble without a fight.]
[Iwakura Michihiro, with unmatched strength, defeated several of your elite commanders. These warriors, trained in the "Shadow Bureau," were no match for the oni swordsman, causing a severe blow to your army's morale.]
[Yet, you remained calm in the command tent and sent out a prearranged challenger.]
[Upon seeing his next opponent, the once confident Iwakura Michihiro showed a rare moment of shock—it was none other than Mikoshi Nagamasa!]
[Nagamasa, the adoptive son of Torachiyo and Iwakura Michihiro's younger brother by bond, had served the Shogunate to restore their family's honor. Before the battle, you promised Nagamasa that if he could defeat his rebellious elder brother, you would restore the Mikoshi clan's status in Inazuma.]
[Once inseparable brothers, they were now forced into mortal combat by your machinations.]
[As a human, Mikoshi Nagamasa was no match for the swordsmanship of the oni Iwakura Michihiro. Within a dozen exchanges, Nagamasa began to falter, just as he always had against his elder brother.]
[You had anticipated this outcome from the beginning.]
[However, Iwakura Michihiro, as the elder brother, could not bring himself to deliver a killing blow. Nagamasa, though outmatched, shouted furiously, accusing Iwakura Michihiro of dishonoring their family and following their mother's path of darkness.]
["Kill me!" Nagamasa roared. "After all, you already killed your own mother. What's an adopted brother like me to you?"]
[Iwakura Michihiro was visibly shaken by the accusation, leaving him open. Nagamasa seized the opportunity, plunging his self-forged blade, "Daitatara Nagamasa," deep into Iwakura Michihiro's chest. While Nagamasa's skills couldn't match his brother's, his mastery in forging made his blades unparalleled—even among yokai.]
[As Iwakura Michihiro instinctively raised his weapon to use his famed "Tengu Sweeper" for a final, mutual strike, he hesitated upon seeing the tear-filled eyes of his younger brother. With a bitter smile, the once-renowned oni swordsman known as "Iwakura" fell.]
[Iwakura Michihiro's slaying of his mother, Torachiyo, had been a closely guarded secret. But you had learned of it through the myriad paper familiars scattered across Inazuma, acting as your spies. You shared this secret with Nagamasa, ensuring this outcome.]
[The tragic fratricide unfolded just as you planned. With Iwakura Michihiro's death, the yokai coalition fell into chaos. Teruyo, a close friend of Iwakura Michihiro, suppressed her sorrow and rallied the yokai forces for a desperate assault on the Shogunate army.]
[Though the yokai coalition's fifty thousand troops were formidable, they quickly realized the Shogunate soldiers were unnaturally fearless and imbued with enhanced strength and speed.]
[Furthermore, even without Visions, their weapons carried elemental energy, devastating against yokai.]
[These enhancements were your creation. Using Onmyōdō techniques, you crafted two types of talismans: the "Strength Talisman," which greatly boosted physical capabilities, and the "Divine Weapon Talisman," which imbued weapons with elemental power.]
[Of course, this power came at a price. The soldiers using these talismans consumed their own life force in exchange.]
[But for you, who had long abandoned scruples, any sacrifice—even your own—was worth reviving Kitsune Saiguu.]
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Author's Note: We did not reach 400... Tch no extra Chapters for you!