The Reincarnation Room
Sydonays

"Ughhh!" Shana felt an extremely strong force hit Nietono no Shana. This made both his hands tingling and numb.

"It's so powerful!"

Of course it's strong. With the effect of the Heavy Silver Gloves, Ryan's kick had a double damage effect.

Such a simple attack, despite not using the Flashing Dash of the Nanaya Killing Technique, once launched, Shana would definitely not be able to withstand Ryan's attack power completely.

Moreover, in this fight, Ryan had yet to use his Prana to increase his attack power.

If Ryan used Prana in that kick, then Shana would definitely fly like a ball.

"When it's obvious you're only a human, but why can your Physical Ability be trained to this extent?!"

With this remark of being confided, Shana directly slammed Nietono no Shana in her hand ferociously, creating a whirling ring of fire that flowed on her blade. 

This dazzling red odachi carried a red heat wave and instantly cut towards Ryan.

"I've guessed, the Shana Sword Technique is very simple. But, because of its simplicity, it had a powerful slash. It was really a fighting style that suited his disposition." murmured Ryan as he retreated backwards like a ghost.

Slash

This sharp heatwave slash from Shana instantly scratched a bit of Ryan's clothes. 

Ryan who managed to escape this deadly attack instantly stopped for a moment. Shortly thereafter, Ryan returned to moving at a rapid pace 

Shana who had just carried out a powerful attack was still in a slashing position and had no time to pull Nietono no Shana to defend.

Under such circumstances, Ryan's mouth was slightly raised. Without any pause, Ryan immediately extended his left hand towards Shaba.

"Flashing Sheath: One Wind (Sense: Ippu)!"

Like an eagle grabbing its prey, Ryan's palm slid across space.

In an instant, Ryan's hand clasped tightly onto Shana's hand holding Odachi.

"I'm the winner!"

With such a statement, Ryan turned Shana's hand back and slammed her to the ground

One Wind is a throwing and slamming technique.

Therefore, Ryan's actions are very subtle, as smooth as running water, there is no discord in them.

Under these circumstances, Ryan's victory is certain.

However, as Ryan prepares to land Shana on the ground, Ryan's eyes catch something on the ground.

For no apparent reason, Ryan suddenly stopped his slamming in the middle.

Not wanting to miss this golden opportunity, Shana immediately moved

"Yeah!"

Shana shouted and turned back her arms. He pulls Ryan's body forward, and drops it.

Brawny

Ryan fell hard to the ground. Due to such a sudden incident, Ryan did not have time to use Prana to strengthen his defense. As a result, although not injured, but Ryan grimaced a little in pain

Shana looked at Ryan who had fallen to the ground. However, there was no expression of excitement on Shana's gentle face. Instead, Shana raised her eyebrows and asked a little coldly, “Why did you suddenly stop? Do you pity me?”

After all, Shana was a Flame Haze, of course she knew there was something odd about Ryan at the time when his body was about to be slammed into the ground.

Because of this, Shana has a chance to turn things around. Of course, such a win did not make Shana happy at all.

Ryan who was lying on the ground, recalled that Shana had the same high self-esteem as Aria. 

Remembering that, Ryan smiled and said, “It's impossible for me to budge. I just haven't mastered this Technique completely.”

Hearing this, Shana saw Ryan's helpless facial expression and snorted coldly. He then turned around to leave Ryan.

After seeing this, Ryan immediately shouted, “Shana!”

When the name came out, Shana immediately shouted, “Don't call me by that name!”

After shouting with such vexation, Shana further accelerated her pace to leave.

At that instant, the air within Fuuzetsu shook, letting the bright red world slowly disappear.

Now, there is only Ryan who is still lying on the edge of the river. He sighed and muttered, “Not that I purposely relented. I hate what is called defeat. But ..”

Ryan no longer continued his murmur and just looked at the blue sky while smiling wryly.

~***~

“Why?! Why would he do such a thing?!” Shana continued to grumble as she walked down the path on the banks of the Mana river.

“I did manage to win, but, I cannot accept a win like this!”

The confrontation between Shana and Ryan was originally made only to vent his frustration on Ryan. And now, Shana has managed to win. However, Shana was not relieved at all. In fact, he was even more upset than usual.

To be honest, Shana knew the reason Ryan suddenly stopped when he slammed her.

Alastor, who had only been silent since then, also knew the reason. Unable to bear Shana's complaint, Alastor finally spoke up, "Shana, calm down. You should know that too, right? Right under your face, there's a pretty sharp rock lying around."

This was the reason Ryan stopped his attack abruptly. A sharp stone lay right in front of Shana's left eye.

Ryan also actually knew that such a stone would not hurt Shana. It's just that, unknowingly, Ryan stopped. This is a decision that arises from Ryan's subconscious.

This is what makes Shana feel bad.

As a result, Shana's irritable mood was not only not relieved, but she was even more upset.

"Why at a time like this, no Denizen comes out?! I really need an impingement to vent my frustration!"

Shana then stopped and raised her head up to look at the clear sky. 

After a while, Shana shouted, That guy really sucks!"     

~***~

For three days after the fight Ryan and Shana, Ryan continues to kill Torch in Misaki City every day. 

Ryan kept trying to get Friagne out. However, Friagne did not appear at all, as if she had left Misaki city. Therefore, the number of Torch in this city is getting fewer and fewer days.

The City Devourer's Infinite Spell could only be performed in a city if the Torch's number reached a minimum of 10% of the city's total population.

Therefore, Ryan continued to kill the Torch-Torch he encountered in the city, so the activation conditions of the City Devourer Infinite Spell could not be met.

Under these circumstances, Friagne still remained silent and did nothing. Even Ryan admired his patience.

In fact, the City Devourer Infinite Spell was extremely important to Friagne.

"But, I can't believe you can keep quiet and be patient like this."

In fact, Ryan's thinking is correct. Friagne had reached the limit of his patience this time around.

In a dimly lit room, on a blue hologram map, the Torch appears to be extinguished one by one. This caused Friagne's elegant face to appear slightly distorted.

Friagne gritted her teeth and said emotionally, "Br3hsek man!"

If not for the existence of Reiji Maigo who was already in sight, Friagne would definitely not be this patient.

"Mr …"

Marianne, who was lying in the arms of Friagne, called out to her Master in agitation.

This cry, immediately made Friagne calm down. He then touched Marianne's head in his arms, and smiled gently.

"Don't worry, we still have enough Torch left. Although the Torch that disappeared is very much, but as long as we manage to get Reiji Maigo, then we can activate the Spell at any time. Believe me, we will not fail!"

"But, if our circumstances continue like this, your efforts during this time will be in vain." Marianne then said with a hint of trepidation, "Then, has that Crimson Lord not come yet?"

"I've contacted him. But for some reason, up to this second he has not arrived either." Friagne looked at the Crystal Altar in front of him. With a somewhat anxious expression, he said, "Could he not be interested in accepting the mission from me? Or does he think the mission I'm about to give you isn't interesting?"

The Crimson Lord that Friagne contacted was indeed famous for taking on missions from other Crimson Denizen. He really enjoyed his life as a mercenary.

As Friagne was thinking, suddenly a voice sounded in the room.

"Hey hey hey .. don't say that. Anyway, I've been doing this business a long time."

When such a powerful voice with a reckless sensation was heard throughout the room, Friagne laughed happily. He then looked back and saw the figure he had been waiting for.

There stood a tall man with a black after color. Dark gray hair was combed to the back of his head. 

The sunglasses that the man was acquainted with made him look like a bodyguard.

The middle-aged man then stepped silently and slowly walked out from the shadows. He then looked at Friagne, and showed a sweet smile.

"Sorry, I'm late. The Denizen that hired me recently is very much. And incidentally, before your request came, I was already helping my two best friends."

Hearing this, Friagne smiled, and said, "No problem, the important thing is that you are already here. Nice to meet you, Thousand Changes, Sydonay …"

"Ah, nice to meet you too, Hunter, Friagne. Honestly, when you called me, I thought I heard your name wrong."

Sydonay is a Crimson Lord who is happy to receive a mission request from another Crimson Denizen. He had lived in this human world for a long time, even longer than Friagne.

Among the Flame Haze and Crimson Denizen, the name Thousand Changes itself was very famous, even more famous than the name Hunter.

Sydonay knew that Friagne was the strongest Crimson Lord ranked top five denizen of this modern era. Sydonay was a little surprised when Friagne contacted him.

"In general, the Crimson Denizen who needed the help of the other Crimson Lord was the weak Denizen. But, I did not expect that a powerful Crimson Lord like you would ask for your help. It's really amazing!"

After saying that Sydonay took a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket. He lit his cigarette and smoked it. "Fuuuh~"

Under the white smoke he exhaled, Sydonay said without further ado, "So, what mission do you want to give me?"   

Hearing this, Friagne smiled, and looked straight at Sydonay. He then said in an elegant tone, "I'd like to assign you to help me deal with the two people who are at odds with me."

"Two people?" Sydonay immediately asked, "Who are these two people?"

Friagne looked towards the Crystal Altar. There, he saw a Torch in the corner of the city suddenly disappear.

In a somewhat emotional voice, Friagne said, "Flame Haze …"

"And the other one …"

"A human being …"