Chapter 103: Enchantment of the Moonlit Journey

"Snow Sky-Dog, today do you feel anything different about Mizuchi Haruka?"

"I'm not sure, my older brother, Kurogami Masayuki."

"Come on, don't pretend, Snow Sky-Dog! I know clearly that besides me, you are one of the deities who understand most clearly the impact of the new special trait that Mizuchi Haruka has only possessed for a few days, how it has strongly affected your mind!"

"What do you mean by that, my older brother, Kurogami Masayuki?"

"If I say that she is using a special enchantment to make you unable to resist loving her, do you believe me, Snow Sky-Dog?"

"Oh? So that's it! That explains why I've been feeling this strange, extremely powerful, and irresistible allure from her recently. It's not an exaggeration to say that every time I look at her beautiful face, I just want to kiss it. These past days, whenever I see her, my heart beats fast, almost irregularly. I feel an incredibly intense emotion rising in my mind, seemingly overwhelming my reason. Perhaps I've fallen for her uncontrollably, recklessly, and irresistibly? My older brother, Kurogami Masayuki, what kind of enchantment has she used on me? And how can I dispel that enchantment?"

"Snow Sky-Dog, you've forgotten that I am an 'ally' and the 'advisor' of Mizuchi Haruka, haven't you? I don't know how to dispel Mizuchi Haruka's enchantment, but even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you! Because I want you to marry Mizuchi Haruka, not Seraphina Frostwind!"

"How can you be so cruel, my older brother?"

"Cruel? Before you ask me this question, you should reflect on yourself, Snow Sky-Dog, the one who likes to tempt beautiful girls and make them 'compete'!"

"What's so cruel about me, my older brother?"

"No? After you gave 'The Eternal Rose' to Seraphina Frostwind, Mizuchi Haruka spent the entire night crying from when the night fell until the first rays of light shone into this academy! Is that not cruel, Snow Sky-Dog? You are 'less' cruel to Mizuchi Haruka, Snow Sky-Dog!"

"Sigh, I knew you would defend Mizuchi Haruka! I wasted my time talking to you. But it's not a big deal! If you don't know how to dispel Mizuchi Haruka's enchantment, surely our master will. I'm going to find him!"

"Snow Sky-Dog, do as you wish, but I swear by the most sacred oath that I will help Mizuchi Haruka until the result is truly decided. Until then, Mizuchi Haruka and I will not give up on this battle! You should know that the idea of using the 'Magical Moles' to make you irresistibly love her was my 'direction'. Go find our master, even if we fail because the master will help you, I, Kurogami Masayuki, will still devise another trick to ensure that you will marry Mizuchi Haruka, not Seraphina Frostwind!"

Snow Sky-Dog no longer wasted time arguing with Kurogami Masayuki. He quietly stepped out of the room and sought out his master. His master was still in the headmaster's office of the Academy of the Deities. Snow Sky-Dog knocked on the door, creating a sound not too loud or too soft.

"The deity is a student of this school, the deity is knocking on the door, please come in!"

"Master, Mizuchi Haruka has used the 'Magical Moles' to make me only able to love her and reject the love I have for Seraphina Frostwind."

"Well, Snow Sky-Dog, initially I tasked you with winning Seraphina Frostwind's heart only to gather information about the 8 most powerful magical artifacts in all three worlds! Now, Seraphina Frostwind has voluntarily provided all the information about those lost magical artifacts to Mizuchi Haruka. So you no longer need to 'act' as Mizuchi Haruka's lover, but the truth is you have 'acted' beyond what was necessary! In the end, between Mizuchi Haruka and Seraphina Frostwind; who do you truly love? Who do you truly want to marry? Or do you want to buy two beds, place them in separate rooms, and divide the time into two; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays you 'enjoy' with Seraphina Frostwind; Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays you 'deal with' Mizuchi Haruka? You are too greedy and have too many intense emotions, Snow Sky-Dog! Snow Sky-Dog, I see you as my son; but I don't want two daughters-in-law! But if I were to reluctantly accept that, then neither of those girls would ever accept that they would become your wives alone, living with you under the same roof! Both of those girls do not want to 'share' you with the other. And neither of these women wants to be your unofficial wife. I think there is a place that can help you escape from this dilemma!"

"What place is that, master?"

"The 'Stream of Enlightened Spring', whoever drinks the water from this stream will understand others, understand the world, and most importantly, understand themselves!"

"Will you help me drink from that stream, master?"

"Slow down a bit, Snow Sky-Dog! If you don't have outstanding achievements, you don't deserve a big reward! Now, while all three of you are busy trying to love each other; the rebellious youkai, the dragon clan, and the forces from hell are relentlessly hunting down the 8 lost magical artifacts, to use the power of those magical artifacts to rebel. Can't you see the danger and difficulty of the current situation? If you achieve the most outstanding result in a series of complex tasks of the mission to find the 8 most powerful magical artifacts lost in all three worlds; then I will help you drink from the 'Stream of Enlightened Spring'."

"But now I seem to be unable to control myself in front of Mizuchi Haruka's beauty!"

"That is just 'seemingly,' not 'certainly'! Snow Sky-Dog, you can still endure this. Sometimes, the strongest is not the one with the most powerful attack; not the one with the fastest strike; nor the one who unleashes the most peculiar yet effective blows; and not even the one with the best ability to adapt to a strategy of 'evolution'. Sometimes, the strongest is simply the one who can endure the best! Endure until this chess game reaches its conclusion, Snow Sky-Dog!"

Snow Sky-Dog returned to the room, where Mizuchi Haruka and Kurogami Masayuki were waiting for him. When Snow Sky-Dog saw Mizuchi Haruka, the magic from the 'Magical Moles' manipulated his psyche. But Snow Sky-Dog was the most special deity in the World of Deities - he possessed an extremely strong will, as he was born from a magical item called "The Hammer of Eternal Persistence." Because of this, he did not let the magic from Mizuchi Haruka's beautiful face completely enchant him.

"Mizuchi Haruka, our master said that when we collect all 8 lost magical artifacts, I will be able to drink water from the 'Stream of Enlightened Spring,' but that's a very long story and not yet concluded. By then I will know who will be the sole wife between you and Seraphina Frostwind! Mizuchi Haruka, I apologize for making you shed tears! I apologize for making you go to such lengths to make me only love you and reject the love I have for Seraphina Frostwind. But I also don't want to hurt Seraphina Frostwind! I just want to say this to you, now let's all go eat. I'm starving!"

Mizuchi Haruka looked at Snow Sky-Dog with warm eyes, a gentle smile overflowing on her graceful face.

"Snow Sky-Dog, you don't need to apologize. I don't want you to feel pain because of me. You also don't need to worry about Seraphina Frostwind. Let time soothe all these matters," Mizuchi Haruka spoke with a gentle tone, like a gentle breeze.

Snow Sky-Dog felt more at ease hearing Mizuchi Haruka's words. The two of them walked out of the room together, stepping onto the path within the academy with rows of lush green trees on the side. The space suddenly became more peaceful, but in Snow Sky-Dog's heart, the feelings for both beautiful girls still conflicted.

They arrived at a small restaurant near the academy, a place frequented by all students. Inside the restaurant, warm yellow lights illuminated, creating a friendly and cozy atmosphere. Snow Sky-Dog chose a corner by the window, to be able to see the twinkling lights outside.

They ordered a simple but delicious meal. While waiting, Snow Sky-Dog looked at Mizuchi Haruka, who was sitting across from him. She looked truly beautiful, with bright eyes and a gentle smile. In his eyes, she was no longer the woman bewitching him with the "Magical Moles," but a woman full of allure and mystery.

"Haruka, what will we do in the future?" Snow Sky-Dog wondered in his heart, but he didn't dare say it out loud.

Mizuchi Haruka looked at him with warm eyes, as if to say that everything would be okay. She gently placed her hand on Snow Sky-Dog's, giving him a comforting smile. His heart pounded hard, but a feeling of happiness spread through his body.

"Perhaps we don't need to worry too much. Let our feelings blossom naturally, like bright flowers in spring," Mizuchi Haruka said as a promise, but also as a meaningful reminder.

Snow Sky-Dog looked at her with warmth and gratitude. Under the warm light of the restaurant, they began a peaceful evening, filled with laughter and sharing about the past and the future.

In the night sky, the moon sparkled, adding a romantic touch to the Academy of the Deities. Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka walked on a small path, where their love slowly closed another day.

This meeting, the meeting of Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka, was not just a new chapter in their lives, but also a new beginning for a colorful and mysterious love. Because in love, nothing is absolute, only the enduring faith.

And under the sparkling moonlight, Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka walked, embracing each other in the warm arms of true love. In the gentle light, they knew that their journey had only just begun, with many mysteries and challenges awaiting them ahead.