The Cursed Bloodline
Mount Girei

On an arid mountain peak, several black rocks seemed to decorate almost the entire plain. There is no life on the top of the mountain, whether plants or animals, they seem reluctant to occupy the highest plateau in the Land of the Yokai.

Girei no Yama, that is how the inhabitants call the mountain filled with darkness. Mount Girei is located right behind the Lotus hill, where the Tora House is located.

Kurasu started to enter the mountain top area. The wind blew, as if welcoming his arrival. The white-haired man began to step on his feet, towards a sealed monument located on a black stone cliff. Kurasu stared straight ahead, a meaningful grin engraved on his cold face.

"It's been a while, I haven't been to this place. You must miss me, Tora! " said Kurasu while turning her body.

A white mist swung out, revealing a silhouette of a dashing man in a white kimono, complete with a white tiger fur scarf wrapped around his shoulder. His two contrasting colored tiger irises stared intently at Kurasu. Tora was a little surprised, she did not expect to see Kurasu in the appearance of others.

"The body you're using right now, isn't it Aoryu from Sora? "

" You know this guy? " Kurasu pointed at himself. A thin grin never escaped his face. " As always, the power of the pillar stone you are guarding makes you know everything Tora! "

"However, with such lifeless container. Are you sure you can awaken your true power?! Half of his power is still sealed in Nue's temple.

I know, you can't hold on much longer. The container used is too weak to hold your great magic power . If you lose control of your power, you will end up lost to this world forever! " tora said as she unsheathed the sword towards Kurasu.

Kurasu did not respond to Tora, even though the figure in front of her was so attached to her, Kurasu still remained calm. Even in the midst of a stressful situation like this, he still had time to sit on a rock while reaching for the falling snowflakes.

" Cih! You are no less pathetic than me. Just like this useless container, you also gave half your power to someone else. Let me guess, could it be Mirai?! "

Kurasu glanced at the human form of Tora, he knew the white tiger Yokai had given half its strength. Therefore, Tora could not transform into her strongest form - the White Tiger

" At least, I left half my strength to the right person. Unlike you who are full of demonic ambitions.

I would give up my life to stop a mustard like you! Kurasu! " tora growled with a high voice

" You're a cat who likes to interfere! Even with this flawed container, I can still kill you! " Kurasu started to stand up. With eyes as bright as his blood, he stared intently at Tora.

" Even so, there's no harm in me trying! "

Tora prepares to attack Kurasu. He started to take steps, and ran towards Kurasu with a sword in his hand. Magic power filled Tora's body. Because of the aura he released, the ground around where he set his feet raised and shattered instantly.

Kurasu smiled in satisfaction, seeing Tora lunging towards him. While activating the gyoku in his hand, dark magic began to envelop his body

"The stubborn old cat! If you insist on dancing with me, I have no choice but to kill you! " murm Kurasu muttered with a grinning grin.

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Mirai walked through the forest in the darkness alone. With body-lightening magic, he made a smooth foothold in the branches of the tree, moving quickly from one tree to another. The distance he traveled to return to the Yokai Country was not close, considering that it had been almost 7 days since he left the Country. Even with teleport magic, he could not reach such a long distance. For that, it takes time to return.

In the middle of his journey, a blue butterfly appeared following him. The look of the butterfly was quite strange, with wings that gave off a soft blue light he just kept following where Mirai was stepping.

"Why do these butterflies keep following me? It was dark, how could the butterflies still roam! " murm Mirai was astonished, she tried to ignore the butterfly. Mirai assumes, the butterfly may be Yokai incarnation. It was natural to happen, considering that he would soon enter the Yokai Country.

" Mirai! "

The soft voice of a woman back Mirai heard. A voice he knew well enough.

" That voice? The voice of the woman I heard the other day! "

"Really! Thatme! "

Mirai raised her eyebrows in astonishment. While the butterfly was still faithfully flying around Mirai

" Don't tell me, you called my name! " mirai said as she pointed towards the Butterfly

" Who are you?! "

" You'll know who I am. But Mirai, you need to stop Kurasu first. As you know, he was in the Yokai Country and ravaged the Beautiful Country. You must stop him from awakening the power of the sealed demon warrior in Girei Mountain! "

" Demon Warrior? Whatchu mean? " Mirai repeated the butterfly's words again, he still did not understand what the demon warrior meant

" You must have faced Yurei, right? Yurei is the incarnation of the devil's will. But it is only a soul. If Yurei returns to his original body, he will become a hard-to-conquest demon warrior. During the fight 10,000 years ago, Kurasu harnessed the power of demonic warriors to help him fight the Three Pillars of the Sky Guard. "

Mirai rounded her eyes, she could not believe the threat she was facing could be as threatening as that

" You must stop Kurasu from unsealing Yurei, Mirai. If the demon warriors rise up, the world will again be in chaos. It cannot even be denied, the world will be dominated by the darkness of Nue.

The figure of the extremely frightening creature was able to affect the minds of humans and absorb their souls for Nue to eat. "

Mirai tightened her hands. With the accompaniment of the blue butterfly, he again rushed and sped up his movements.

" Then, what should I do to stop him?! " murm Mirai was worried

" You must prevent Yurei from finding his body. Right now, the bodies of thousands of demon warriors were being sealed on the Girei mountain. The Great Hermit Tora is the key holder of the monumental seal Yurei places in parentheses. You must stop Kurasu from unsealing it! "

From a distance, Mirai sees the barrier between the Yokai Country and the human world. He was a little surprised, before he did not even realize he was able to see the magic barrier. Is it possible because of the power that Tora put on her forehead. Mirai immediately blew away the curiosity within her, for her there was no time to think of such a small thing.

"But, what exactly is the purpose of the man (Kurasu)? I have heard, it is said that he is the god of the earth who was sent by heaven to guard the world and all its contents. Together with the Sun God, the Moon and also the Snow Goddess. But why does he hate man and want to destroy the world? " that question suddenly came out of Mirai's mouth

" Mirai, you must have heard this story. Kurasu is known as a guard who upholds peace and love. You also know, the legend about the love story of Kurasu who loved the Snow Goddess is not it? "

Mirai slightly sighed, of course she had heard that story. Even Kurasu himself told him that he was very similar to his lover, the Snow Goddess.

" Of course. But I don't fully understand what Kurasu is thinking. If he loved the Snow Goddess so much and the world he guarded. Why did he turn into a monstrous demon like Nue! "

" Sometimes, such great love will bring about equally great disappointment. Right, feeling disappointed. Maybe that's what makes Quatsu fall mired into a hole called darkness. "

The butterfly's answer made Mirai speechless. Disappointedness. Could it be that Aora also felt at him at this moment. The man had already given everything (love and trust) to Mirai. But with her courage, Mirai lies to Aora. Love and disappointment?

" Mirai! We'll pass the magic barrier of Yokai Country. Get ready! " the butterfly's voice ripped Mirai's daydream.

The long-haired girl immediately activated her snow Gyoku. A magic portal shaped like snowflakes was created. Quickly, Mirai jumped up and entered into the magic portal to head towards the Yokai World.

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I wonder who the blue-winged butterfly is? Author of little love clue, she's a very important figure in Mirai's life. Curious? Looking forward to the next chapter....