The Cursed Bloodline
The Right Time

The moon in the sky was almost perfectly round, the reddish tinge on its face was even clearly visible. The night sky looks dark. A land that was once covered in the light of life is now trapped in a perpetual support of darkness.

The beautiful Lotus pond that had previously decorated the residence of the Great Hermit Tora looked dry, the Lotus flowers were not left. It is as if the evil forces of darkness were consumed. The same thing happened to the forest around the hill, Yokai Country is now turned into a barren desert expanse without leaving a single life.

In a stone singasana, there was a silhouette of a gray-haired man sitting while closing his eyes. His sun gyoku emitted a faint red tinge of light. The man just leaned back leisurely, while propping up the head with one of his hands. He looked so calm, as if he was waiting for the time to launch the plan that he had been compiling.

"You're taking too long, Tanuki. I'm just giving you a little assignment, how dare you make me wait! " the heavy voice muttered the man. Samar, a smile is seen behind his mask. Aora or we can call Kurasu, is now starting to open both eyes.

A black mouse ran in front of him. The rat instantly turned into the figure of a middle-aged man with his left arm cut off. Tanuki directly faced Kurasu while bowing respectfully.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, sir. I have to sort things out before I get back here. "

"You got it? "

Tanuki's pulling out a deep red stone. A powerful magic beam enveloped the strange stone. Tanuki then gives the stone to Kurasu.

" As per your instructions, I found the 4th Pillar Stone hiding inside the statue of the Snow Goddess, Master. The powerful energy of the statue has hidden this stone for thousands of years. "

" Good job. "

Kurasu directly reached for the stone that resembled a ruby crystal. The fourth pillar stone, one of the four key pillar stones to unlock the seal in Nue temple. Just like the other pillar stones, the fourth pillar stone also has a special strength that is no less powerful. A power that could open a portal of space and time.

"Mr Kurasu, I think the three key pillar stones have already managed to get the enemy. If left unchecked, wouldn't their chance of renewing the broken seal be able to run easily? "

Tanuki was starting to feel worried about his master's plan. After all, three of the four stones were already in Mirai's hands. What if with just those three stones, Mirai could renew the seal in Nue temple

Hearing Tanuki's question, Kurasu simply smiled knotfully. He looked back at the reflection of his form in the remnants of the Lotus pond water. Aora's face was clearly reflected. Only, there was no glare of the gray-haired man's eyes. Or a special smile that emanates through his eyes that narrow when smiling.

"The "mirai may already have three other pillar stones. But, without the fourth pillar stone, all would be meaningless. You know, what kind of power did Mirai have to muster to get back to ensnaring me? "

Kurasu started to raise the stone in his hand. The power of his darkness made the color of the stone turn blackish red.

" In order to seal me into the seal of immortality, the descendants of the three pillars, Aorasu, Yorasu and Yuki must be connected. The strength of each pillar stone is indispensable for moving complex seals.

The first pillar stone, having great magic power can be many and almost unlimited. With that magic power, the snow goddess was able to suppress my soul into an immortal seal.

The power of darkness that I possess certainly cannot be snared away. For that, the life force and healer of the second pillar stone was required.

And to weaken Nue's special powers. Absorbing the soul, controlling the mind as well as fortifying myself with the power of my demonic eye. The Snow Goddess required the pure power of the third pillar stone. The power of that stone will take me and paralyze me.

But is that enough to defeat me? "

Kurasu started to step her feet towards Tanuki. He glanced at Tanuki's severed hand. Gyoku His eyes began to react. With just a snap of a finger, a new hand Tanuki got. It made Tanuki aghast, the figure in front of him was truly unable to be called human. Kurasu, truly a demonic figure capable of manifesting anything with his great power.

"This is the power of the fourth pillar stone. Power can control space and time. Even restore anything that was destroyed before. Except for a human soul, this stone can restore anything as it was!

Without the power of this stone, the gate of the seal would never open. And the renewal of the Nue seal is definitely impossible! "

Tanuki started moving his left hand. The perfect hand. A sly smile was etched on his face. Tanuki also felt a strange power seeping into his soul. Aye! The power he had dreamed of. Not to rule out the possibility, by helping Kurasu, Tanuki could later realize his ambition to control the three Great Negeri. Tanuki became so excited, looking forward to what his Master would do.

"What's your plan, sir? Are you now intending to attack Sora and seize the remaining pillar stones?! " said Tanuki with a little emphasis.

Kurasu stared at the half-full moon in the sky. It was not yet time for him to move. The power of darkness would increase greatly if the red full moon emitted its rays. A little more, he just had to wait a little longer.

"Still Not. I have to be a little patient and wait a few more days to meet the Snow Goddess!

......................

Compared upside down, the starry night sky looks beautiful seen from the balcony of the Sora Village Office. The night wind swept gently, making Mirai's long mane dance following the wind that caressed her. Mirai's eyes looked distant. It was as if his body and mind were two different places.

"Mirai, what are you doing here? "

Yora started to step her feet towards Mirai who was still standing daydreaming. He chose to stand right beside Mirai, his eyes as dark as night also looked straight ahead. The expanse of the houses in the village, with the glitter of small lights looks beautiful from up there.

" All this mess is making me a little claustrophobic. Before I didn't even know where I was from. But the fact of my identity being revealed made me a little surprised. Sora was my home, my father's house and my mother's. I feel like this is so sudden. That's a little hard for me to accept.

That's why I came out. I just want to breathe a little fresh air, how about you Leader? "

Mirai turned to the tall man beside her. Nothing had changed from Yora, the man still had his trademark flat face.

" I, too, feel the same way. It's been a long time since I left this village. A lot has changed. But for some things, Sora is still like the Sora I used to know.

I could feel, my father and mother waiting for me in this place " murmured Yora softly.

Her trademark cold eyes began to turn soft. Sora village, reminiscent of his childhood memories. The time when his father and mother were still alive. Yora enjoys living with her entire family, clan and even her brother, Aora. A happy moment that he might not be able to feel a second time again.

Silent.....

After that short conversation, either Yora or Mirai were deep in her mind. Until, Mirai's voice broke Yora's daydream.

"Leader, do you miss Aora? "

The question suddenly came out of Mirai's mouth. Yora glanced at the woman who was standing down beside her.

Even if Mirai didn't say it, Yora knew that the girl missed her sister so much.

" How about you, Mirai? " Yora did not immediately answer Mirai's question. Instead, he threw the question back to Mirai.

" i.... Really miss Aora, Leader. Because of that, I really felt something stuck in my heart. I hope Aora can return to our side.... "

Yora was a bit aghast, but she had already prepared with the answer that Mirai had said. Yora did harbour a special feeling for Mirai. Whether it's the love between a man and a woman or the feeling of wanting to protect. A feeling he has been feeling for over 10 years. A feeling that maybe only he understands.

However, the girl he had always admired liked his brother. Despite the weight, Yora had already started removing Mirai completely. Yora began to reach Mirai's shoulders. A little pat on the fragile shoulder, to just give comfort.

"We, definitely can bring Aora back Mirai. And I, will make that happen. Trust me..... "

Hearing that, the smile on Mirai's face lifted slightly. In this situation, he should not just give up. Aora could be saved. And whatever happens, Mirai should be able to seal Kurasu back.

" You're right Leader, we can't just give up! Aora, must be waiting for us. "

Yora started to pull out a letter from her pocket. Before heading to the balcony, Ten left behind a letter that Zen had written to Mirai.

" Mirai, Ten left you a letter. I think this letter was written by the Zen master before he died. "

Mirai received the letter, then began to read it. Mirai lavender beads perfectly rounded. Something surprising must be written there.

" What's up Mirai? "

" l-this... "