Chapter 56: Renewal

Soujin’s surroundings changed. The ground beneath him was smooth like glass, and the sky above was dark, though nothing came down from them. Swords of every kind—some ancient, some newer were embedded in the ground, and strong currents of wind blew through the area.

He knew this place.

Or at least, he thought he did.

He had only been here once before, and in that time, he was able to communicate with his sword. But that time, it had felt… different. The realm had been hazy, like he was seeing it through a thick fog.

Now, standing here again, he could see the whole landscape and feel the gusts of wind swirling in front of him.

Kaze no Montagari, his sword stepped forward with a face reflecting his own, looking him up and down with scrutiny.

"Well, well. Look who's back."

Soujin narrowed his eyes. "Yeah, yeah. Long time no see."