Chapter 56: The Gathering Storm: Kamui's Betrayal

"Wait a moment, Seraphina Frostwind! If what you're saying is true, that wretched 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu is planning to attack the 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi,' then we ought to throw a feast to celebrate that! Because 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' is an extremely powerful warrior who shows no mercy to his enemies; if that wretch Ryujin Tetsu were to face him, not even Ryujin Tetsu's father could guarantee his survival against the devastating might of 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi'." Kurogami Masayuki took a sip of wine, then addressed Seraphina Frostwind with a measured voice.

"Seraphina Frostwind, I share the same sentiment as my elder brother! Even our master would struggle greatly if he were to attempt to fight 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi,' so why would an incompetent fool like Ryujin Tetsu pose a threat to the life of 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi'? In my opinion, we should let Ryujin Tetsu clash with 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi'! If he isn't vanquished by 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi,' then 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' will surely teach him a lesson in righteousness and dignity. If a battle between 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' and 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu were to occur, likely, the one who loses their life won't be 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' but rather the wretched 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu. If they engage in combat, there's no way 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu would emerge unscathed from any wounds inflicted by 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi.' If he dares to attack 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi,' the injuries he sustains from the battle with this 'Asura' tyrant, while managing to preserve his pitiful life, would be an incredibly rare stroke of luck for him, for the foolish and reckless who dare to assail 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi.' But the likelihood of this stroke of luck befalling him is low, to say the least. It's as low as a person escaping unscathed from being struck by lightning during a raging storm, while still retaining their life! In my view, we shouldn't intervene in this matter; we should let the wretch 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu hurl himself into this calamity! As for retrieving the magical artifact 'Asura's Hand,' we should leave this task to Seraphina Frostwind, for she has a close social relationship with 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi.'" Mizuchi Haruka also chimed in, her words sounding quite reasonable.

"'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu could never be a threat to the life of 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' if he didn't know the most significant secret of this infamous Asura; but the truth is, he already knows that secret."

"The most significant secret of 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi'? What could that be, Seraphina Frostwind?" Snow Sky-Dog couldn't help but interject upon hearing his girlfriend mention this. Seraphina Frostwind truly was a girl who held many secrets of the most influential figures in all three worlds.

"All three of you must have heard of a famous youkai general known as 'The Great Youkai General of Wolves,' haven't you?"

"I've heard other gods talk about this figure before! This individual is the most renowned wolf youkai among all wolf youkai. His reputation is known by every youkai, every deity, and every human, in all three worlds. Even a child knows about him, and he is the idol of all wolf youkai as well as wolf deities, am I right, Snow Sky-Dog?" Kurogami Masayuki looked at Snow Sky-Dog with a teasing glance.

"Elder brother, Kurogami Masayuki, please don't tease me like that! We are all here discussing matters seriously!" Snow Sky-Dog replied to Kurogami Masayuki, although he didn't seem particularly upset by Kurogami Masayuki's jest.

"A thousand years ago, 'The Great Youkai General of Wolves' and 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' had a confrontation over some conflict. Their battle ended in a stalemate with neither side emerging as the victor. Both of them were forced to cease the battle because neither could defeat the other, and the battle reached a deadlock. After that battle, 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' suffered a severe wound right in the middle of his chest. Every 100 years, this wound afflicts him, making him very weak. At this moment, precisely when this wound torments him. If that wretch 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu were to attack him during this period, he would surely be vanquished and have 'Asura's Hand' stolen by him." Seraphina Frostwind responded to all three gods with an expression of extreme concern for the safety of 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi.'

"It's unexpected that this Asura carries such a dangerous wound." Kurogami Masayuki exclaimed. "But there's still one thing unclear in my mind. That is, how did Ryujin Tetsu come to know about this secret?"

"Surely someone must have disclosed it to him." Seraphina Frostwind raised her voice, her smile concealing the seriousness in her tone. "From what I know, there is someone who has met 'The Great Youkai General of Wolves' and knows about that wound. That person is..."

Before Seraphina could finish her sentence, the door of the restaurant in the Human World where they were dining suddenly swung open, and a middle-aged man stepped in. He was dressed in the refined attire of a nobleman, with thick, glossy black hair and eyes as cold as snow.

"Apologies for the interruption, esteemed gods and dear companions." The man spoke, his tone refined but unable to conceal the strength and decisiveness within. "I overheard you discussing 'Asura King - Kagutsuchi Hiroshi' and Ryujin Tetsu. Unfortunately, I must confess that I am the one who disclosed that secret to Ryujin Tetsu."

Silence fell over the room, his presence rendering them unable to look away.

"I didn't expect there would be a traitor like you." Mizuchi Haruka spoke up before anyone else could. "Why would you do such a thing?"

The man inclined his head to look at Mizuchi Haruka, his gaze as sharp as a dagger. "Because I want this world to become weaker, I want even the strongest to succumb to my power."

"And who are you?" Snow Sky-Dog asked, his eyes filled with suspicion.

The man gave a bitter smile. "I am Kamui, the commander of the army of hell, whom you may call a demon if you wish."

A solemn silence enveloped the restaurant; everyone realized they were facing a threat greater than they had ever imagined was merely a legend.

Kamui stood in silence, his gaze confident yet menacing. Everyone could feel the strength and power emanating from this man. Seraphina Frostwind, with her intelligence and wit, continued to ponder how to address the current situation. She looked at Kamui with seriousness, realizing that this confrontation was not just a matter for a few individuals, but for all three worlds.

Mizuchi Haruka, Snow Sky-Dog, and Kurogami Masayuki, three powerful gods, felt the pressure increasing. They realized that to deal with Kamui and his army of hell, they needed to cooperate and devise a unified plan.

In the moment of silence, an idea began to form in Seraphina Frostwind's mind. She looked intently at Kamui, her eyes shining with determination.

"We need to gather every resource we can," Seraphina Frostwind declared, her tone resolute. "We cannot face Kamui alone. We need to call for support from other gods and all the strong individuals in these three worlds."

A tense and apprehensive atmosphere engulfed the restaurant. Everyone knew they were facing a great challenge and they had to unite to overcome it.

Kamui looked at the group, expressing both admiration and disdain.

"Let's see how you can stand against me," he said, before turning and leaving, leaving behind a space of silence and worry about the future.

Seraphina Frostwind's group stood together, holding hands, ready to face the next challenges. In their unity and determination, they knew that no matter how difficult the challenge, they would overcome it and protect the three worlds from the threat of Kamui and his army of hell.