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

It carried the definition of “Total Mirroring Concentration.” 


Indeed, Suzuran felt as if she was watching herself fight through a mirror. She ‘touched’ the mirror’s surface with both hands as she viewed herself. Suddenly, a warm light began embracing her and a voice echoed in her skull. “[I see that you have also finally made it to this realm…]” Suzuran tried opening her mouth to speak but it was as if an invisible force was sucking away her voice. She felt a single finger softly place itself on her lips, silencing her. “[Not now, child, the time has not yet come. Focus on the battle in front of you.]” 


Just as quickly as it came, Suzuran’s consciousness returned to her body. 


The Martial Maiden’s Deception — Second Half (VI)