Year 800 of the Common Era.

In this year, supernatural cycles brought Earth on a collision course with an alternate dimension and the consequences of such a visit were much more drastic than the times it has happened before. Beginning in Japan, an outpouring of otherdimensional creatures known as «aradama» sparked a silent war between them and humanity that has been ongoing since that century. The only people with the power to oppose these interdimensional creatures are warrior-maidens given the name of «Toji».

Already a millennium has passed since the dawn of the war but the passage of time has done nothing to alleviate the fighting; a status quo has been maintained throughout time. However, this would all change when Japan held the 132nd Annual Swordsmanship Tournament. With that as a stage, a chain reaction of events began rippling throughout the island nation of Japan and these ripples do not merely stop in the archipelago———

Valkyries and Blade Dancers

“…An organization that opposes the Origami family led by the young daughter of the same family?” Suzuran mumbled. “Does that mean you’re on Noa-san’s side?” 


“Exactly,” Maihime replied. “I’m sure my mother already knows where I am though because I escaped from my envoy to get here. The Elite Four will definitely know I’m here too so they should be adjusting their plans. The fastest they can get those done changes done and approved is by tonight so we need to get off the mountain as soon as possible. However, we cannot use our abilities to do so; that fox Yomi will be able to sense it with her special abilities.” 


“Can we get away with short bursts?” Suzuran asked. 


The Battle of Asamayama — Second Half (III)