Chapter 9

Chapter 9

"Ho-How?" (Yuki)

She could not believe it. Of course, she could not believe it because it doesn't even sound real in the first place. Since she has set her goal in life to create a world where curse spirits are not born, she has clashed ideas against some of the smartest sorcerer in the world.

Every time, she discuss in depth with another fellow researcher, she learned new things but, one way or another, the solution to cause ended up to the two conclusion she reached.

But, now, here she is. A teen who just entered the level of a top-rank sorcerer just a week ago, speaking confidently of creating a whole new parallel world of just curses. And, even more mind-blowing is that, he may know the way? That moment, Yuki decided that, if Embra's way is plausible, possible and more importantly, align with the ideal world she chased after, then, she would be willing to give up everything to support Embra.

"Simple. By creating a system to manage curse energy of the whole world and programmed it to only birth cursed energy in the designated places. If we do better, we might be able to create a system to forcibly create a sorcerer or permanently deny a sorcerer of his or hers CE." (Embra)

That is bullshit.

Yuki wanted to say that. And, she would have if not because of the confidence in his eyes. So, she continued to listen to Embra who talks more enthusiasm, seeing that Yuki is paying him utmost attention.

"And, we can start it by using the curse doll creation. Not the traditional one of course. We are going to make an improved version of curse doll creation; 'Artificial God Creation' " (Embra)

How Embra got that knowledge, we have to go back in time for a bit.

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Flashback

The next day after the fight, Embra woke up feeling fresh. That day, school is closed because the authorities are still making investigation in his school. So, getting some time off, Embra decided to asked for some favor from Konan, someone who ascended to godhood a thousand years ago.

Meaning, even if her current power is just 1% of her actual power, her knowledge about CE would be more valuable to Embra than anything else. He was nervous asking her that but, Konan accepted it easily,

"If it is just some basic jujutsu techniques, I can teach you that. You getting stronger is beneficial for me.

Honestly though, I can't believe you only used your innate cursed technique in your 8 years of sorcerer life. If Monk Weizaya didn't teach you the 'Curtain' technique..., Just seriously, how are you still an independent sorcerer when you don't even know basic jujutsu technique, shikigami?" (Konan)

Embra could only laughs nervously hearing the nagging of Konan as he doesn't have any excuses to give. For someone who have worked for nearly 20 years of office life, he knows, or more like guess the personality of higher-ups in Jujutsu community.

Moreover, from the anime he watched from his previous life, he can clearly tell that;

It is either obey us without question or be killed in any Jujutsu community of the world.

So, Embra decided to not be affiliated with any organization and he made quite a lot of effort to deny any offer and get on the good side of the Buddhist temple in Australia. Hence, no one teaches him the basic of being a jujutsu sorcerer. Except for 'Curtain', everything he can do is self-taught.

But, now that he has become stronger, that would surely attracts some attention; meaning possible danger to his mother. Thus, he is finding every way to get stronger and learning about other jujutsu techniques is one way to do that. Absorbing the remaining three fifth of the CE that Konan is holding back, have to come after Embra get stronger, like really stronger to raise his own CE capacity.

"Well, for now, I will teach about Shikigami, some basic barrier techniques and cursed doll creation." (Konan)

"Hm? Why cursed doll creation?" (Embra)

"Because I am most knowledgeable about that technique after my innate technique. Now, listen. I will explain how each of those work. Tell me what you want to learn first." (Konan)

Embra nods in understanding and proceed to learn the theory of 'Shikigami' technique and basic barrier techniques to silence the sound in a certain area, set up an illusion barrier and a barrier to detour normal people.

Konan is different from normal teachers in that she let Embra choose which technique he wants to learn first because Embra should know what is best for him and make decision by himself of what he want to learn first or second because she don't want Embra to blame her when Embra met a situation where he encountered something he don't know and blame her.

She has experienced those enough times already to sick of it. So, she let Embra choose by himself.

After an hour of explaining, Embra noticed something in the basic explanation of 'Cursed doll creation'. He realized that the technique is similar to 'programming', albeit a little. And that make him thinking, if he can make a doll that will do as it was programmed, can he make a doll that automatically kill any curses or curse spirit that are born?

Like, search and destroy drones of a Sci-fi movie he once watched. Curious, he consulted about his idea to Konan and that makes her thinking deeply before answering him in interest.

"That is possible. It would be hard but, it is possible. Yes. That is not a bad idea. You have to study a lot about 'Curse Doll Creation' to be able to do that though." (Konan)

"I am willing to do that. But, will you be willing to teach me, Konan? I know our deal do not extend that far but,-" (Embra)

Konan smiles, looking at sheepish Embra whose soul she is inhibiting and see a certain potential in him. The same potential that she once had. She is sure that even if she do not guide him, Embra will become stronger in the future and may even ascend to greater heights.

The fact that Embra is a noble person who wanted to save people with his strength, also get a positive opinion from her. So, she decided to teach him, making Embra ecstatic at the prospect of getting a millennium old teacher.

"Did you just think something rude about me?" (Konan)

"N-No, I-I wasn't. Sensei." (Embra)

"... Whatever. Don't call me sensei. I will just be teaching you some knowledge. Not everything. So, just call me Konan." (Konan)

"Alright Konan. Whatever knowledge you teach me will be appreciated because that will make it closer to my goal." (Embra)

"Goal? To save as many people as possible as long as you can, right? Yes, that is very noble of you. And, that is why I am teaching you." (Konan)

"HAha. That kinda hurts. Anyway, that is not my goal." (Embra)

Taken aback, Konan asked her kind-of discipline what does it mean because as far as she know, that was Embra's ambition which he even cemented with the self-binding vow. The fact that she can't read Embra's memories because of his Haoshouku haki, is not helping in understanding Embra completely. So, she had to ask Embra directly, who answer it while looking into the far distance like he can actually see the future.

"My goal is to create a world without cursed spirit. At first, I was thinking of making allies with many sorcerers and help them research and stuff but, further thinking of the 'drone' idea gives me some idea.

For example, instead of creating drones, how about we create a doll or a system that manage the curse energy of the world so that it is only born in certain areas? Meaning, we will create an island, or maybe a part of a continent where only curses are born, isolating with the world?" (Embra)

Konan was gobsmacked by Embra's bizarre ideas. Sure, they sounds almost impossible to do but, the probability of success is not zero. That moment Konan begins to gain a newfound respect for Embra, which lasted for a few second till he blurt out some comment that makes Konan facepalmed.

"Damn. I am getting new ideas with every seconds. Did my brain power got also enhanced or am I getting high? I don't remember doing drugs though." (Embra)

Flashback end

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'Artificial God creation'

That is how Embra labeled the final theory that he and Konan brainstormed for hours, thinking of ways to achieve one of Embra's idea, 'creating a system to manage the curse energy'. Beside creating a strong barrier, they haven't found a way to confine the curse spirits, curses, and phantoms. But, they are satisfied because they got time and it is not like they have to do all of that by themselves as Embra has plans to recruit allies.

At first he was planning to recruit the female doctor of Jujutsu high that he has seen in anime. Because he literally can't think of who to ask as he don't have any knowledge beyond what is shown in anime.

But, that was never a setback for Embra who is already planning to check out the other jujutsu organization in other countries and create friendly bonds and recruit possible allies.

And, as fate would have it, the best human CE researcher was sent to Embra way, which may or may not be a coincidence. Of course, Embra is not willing to let go of this chance. So, he told Yuki about every possible ways that he and his mentor has come up to realize his dreams, without mentioning of Konan's identity.

For an hour, they discussed without minding their surrounding and when they are finished, they blushed, realizing how close they are with each other and instantly get away from one another.

'Shit! Shit! I have been holding her hands this whole times? That is so embarrassing... But, her hands are so warm and she smell good. Wait!! What am I thinking?! Calm down, me. Don't become a creep and scare her.' (Embra's thought)

'Yabai! Why didn't I do anything to him holding my hands? Stupid. Foolish me. Guh.... But, his hands feel strong and dependable. Wait! Is my heart beating while thinking about him? OH... I was not expecting this till I have fulfilled my ambitions... I am in love.... His ambitions, his enthusiasm, his drive to fulfill his ambitions. I love it when he is like that, always looking at the future. Yep. It is decided then, I, Yuki Tsugumo is in love with Embra.' (Yuki's thought)

While Yuki is thinking about how she will finds out more about Embra so that she can determine whether he is the one for her, Embra gets up after shoving all the embarrassing thoughts, far behind his head. Flinching at the sudden behavior, Yuki looks at Embra weirdly before getting herself together after scolding herself that she should have taken initial as she is the older one.

"Well, it is lovely to talk with you and I want to talk more but, I think we should do that after eating something. What do you like to eat? My treat. Come on." (Embra)

'Oh! What a gentleman. A man who can understand me. A man who can handle me. And, a man who will stand by my side. Embra, are you the one?' (Yuki's thought)

"Sure. I would like some chicken. I will leave it to you, Embra." (Yuki)

"Leave it to me. I know a place with best chicken dishes. Come on, it is just some blocks away." (Embra)

Smiling, Yuki happily walks beside Embra, not noticing the small smile on Embra's face from successfully taking the lead. He is not sure whether Yuki will help his ambitions or he can in anyway help Yuki's own research but, if there is one thing he knows, he has found 'the one' for him and he will not be letting go of this chance.