Chapter 107: The Enchantment of Love's Trials

"Snow Sky-Dog, did you enjoy your beach outing with Mizuchi Haruka yesterday? Haizza, Snow Sky-Dog, I must admit that you are a courageous, powerful, talented, handsome, and compassionate deity. But in my opinion, in your personal love affairs, you do not deserve such attention and affection! Haizza, what can I say; because you are an incredibly handsome deity, with a magnetic personality that even Mizuchi Haruka and Seraphina Frostwind find irresistible! But Snow Sky-Dog, whatever you do, do not make Mizuchi Haruka suffer too much. Mizuchi Haruka loves you so deeply that it seems she has lost her sense of self - she loves you blindly and passionately! I consider Mizuchi Haruka my little sister, and I consider you my little brother. Although the three of us are not related by blood or origin, we all have entrusted our faith and hopes to our mentor, who entrusted me with the task of caring for and protecting you and Mizuchi Haruka forever; that's why I am saying these words to you. I hope you do not feel dissatisfied or resentful of my words which may be hard to accept! And finally, I just want you to marry and treat Mizuchi Haruka well! Can you do that, Snow Sky-Dog?"

"Haizza, my elder brother, Kurogami Masayuki, did you drink too much alcohol again yesterday? Are you suggesting that in matters of love, my character is as torn as a rag, isn't it? How I live and how I love women, I understand better than anyone! So I don't need your interference, Kurogami Masayuki! Perhaps, in your mind, I am just a man who sees loving multiple beautiful women at once as a frivolous game. But that's not the truth! I met Seraphina Frostwind and began to fall in love with her, partly because our mentor entrusted me with this secret mission! I love Mizuchi Haruka with genuine affection. I approached Seraphina Frostwind for the mission, but in the process, I also fell into her love trap. But it cannot be said that I deceived the feelings of Seraphina Frostwind and Mizuchi Haruka! In this extremely complex and challenging love story of the three of us; Mizuchi Haruka is not the only one falling into love traps and feeling pain! Kurogami Masayuki, I used to think you were extremely wise because you are the God of Light, but now I am beginning to doubt that, elder brother!"

"Haizza, you can say whatever you want, Snow Sky-Dog! I'm not as good at arguing as you are, but perhaps you have combined the art of argument and the art of sophistry into a unique defense art! And perhaps you are using and developing it so effectively and rapidly that it's almost miraculous! I'm not here to argue with you anymore. Perhaps you are right: I am not a deity destined to face love challenges like you. So I cannot understand your anguish! So just stay in this room, I'll go outside to change my currently gloomy mood!"

"Kurogami Masayuki, my elder brother, when did you switch your preference from drinking to sightseeing? Haizza, the tavern owner might feel very sad about this!"

"Don't mock me! I'm not a drunkard! I only drink a few glasses of alcohol in my spare time! And maybe if you could taste the bitterness in your complex love story, you would drink more alcohol than I do, Snow Sky-Dog! Well, I'm leaving, I don't have the leisure to stay here and listen to you using the flexibility and richness of language to mock me!"

"Goodbye, Kurogami Masayuki! Enjoy your sightseeing!"

Kurogami Masayuki closed the door of their shared room and left. Mizuchi Haruka was not present in the room. Perhaps she was busy trying to win Snow Sky-Dog's heart by traveling across all three worlds to seek advice and ideas on how to make Snow Sky-Dog love only her. So in that room, only Snow Sky-Dog and a book on the oldest types of magic remained a book that might match his personality and abilities. It was unclear what Snow Sky-Dog was thinking, but when Kurogami Masayuki left, he seemed mesmerized by the book, unable to take his eyes off it - he was engrossed in reading it.

After Kurogami Masayuki left, Snow Sky-Dog closed the door of their shared room naturally. The light dimmed, leaving him with only the ancient book, covered in a strange and mystical color. In that darkness, the open pages of the book in front of him seemed like doors to another world, a world where magic and power were boundless.

Mizuchi Haruka was not in the room. She might be wandering in this world or another, searching for secrets, advice, and guidance to hold onto Snow Sky-Dog's love. For her, love was not just a game but a battle, an immense challenge, and she was determined to fight for her love to the end.

Meanwhile, Snow Sky-Dog was immersed in the ancient words on the book's pages, like an enthusiast savoring the taste of high-level knowledge. He didn't know that those pages were exploiting his curiosity, drawing him into a magical network he might not be able to escape from. But even if he realized it, perhaps he wouldn't put the book down. The power, knowledge, and secrets unfolding before him were enough to enchant him and ignite an excitement beyond compare.

Finally, Snow Sky-Dog finished reading the book. He said to himself:

"I know what the sixth magical item among the eight most dreadful artifacts in all three worlds is, and what kind of magical item it is! And most importantly, I know where it is! It's 'The Lamp of the Seven Stars Seizing Lives'. It is linked to soul magic, soul seizing, summoning, controlling, and using the power of demons and spirits. It lies in a long-abandoned temple, but that's the only gateway to the Human World's Hell. In the temple, there's a figure possessing extremely dangerous magical powers. But perhaps this deity no longer holds 'The Lamp of the Seven Stars Seizing Lives'. Because the book clearly states that after a thousand years without anyone worthy to claim this item, it will be transferred to the 'First Gatekeeper of Hell'. This demon will present very challenging trials for those who want to take 'The Lamp of the Seven Stars Seizing Lives' from him. Haizza, this time, I, Kurogami Masayuki, and Mizuchi Haruka must venture into Hell! But it's best that all three of us find the item after our trip to the castle of the God of Forge, Takumi no Kami, to obtain the three divine weapons he forged specifically for us. I was truly clever to take this book from Seraphina Frostwind's house during breakfast at her place! Perhaps even now Seraphina Frostwind doesn't know that her bookshelf is missing a very interesting book. Snow Sky-Dog, you are excellent! Now it's time to sleep! Haizza, it's been a long time since I've been able to nap!"

As Snow Sky-Dog finished the book, his eyes sparkled more than ever, but they also held a hint of suspicion and concern deep within. He realized that his next task and that of his two companions would not be easy. For now, they would have to continue their journey to the castle of the God of Forge, Takumi no Kami, to search for the three sacred weapons. But more importantly, they would have to begin their journey to the abandoned temple, where a dangerously powerful magical force might be waiting for them.

Imagining the upcoming journey excited Snow Sky-Dog's mind. He couldn't sleep as his thoughts were consumed by possibilities and hidden dangers. However, the exhaustion of the adventure made him try to sink into sleep.

Despite feeling excited about the challenges ahead, Snow Sky-Dog couldn't resist the allure of sleep. He began to experience his first restful sleep since the beginning of this journey. In his dreams, images of the mysterious temple and the impending confrontation with demons appeared, but he couldn't stop to contemplate them.

With a turbulent yet exciting mood, Snow Sky-Dog embarked on a new journey, unaware of what awaited him ahead.