Volume 6 Chapter 1 Regular Meeting
The place Kushina Mikoto visited was a small hill on a grassy plain, surrounded by greenery.
The clear air, illuminated by the sun, carried the scent of nature. The climate was mild, with a warmth that made one forget it was early autumn.
This was a world created by magic, which was awe-inspiring. Or perhaps it was chilling.
There wasn't much of a difference either way.
Kushina sat on a rock placed conveniently on top of the hill.
This was a virtual space created by magicians belonging to the same organization as Kushina. According to the magician, it was created with inspiration from a VR space, and its quality was comparable to reality in terms of information.
Kushina's physical body in reality was still lying in the organization's medical facility.
He had managed to steal Sharla's magic, but as a result, his left arm had been cut off from above the elbow. If the treatment had been delayed even an hour, he would have died.
"...D*mn it!"
Kushina remembered that moment and gritted his teeth. Even now, the humiliating memory boiled his intestines.
It was all because of Yamamoto Yuusuke――Silver Hero. He was the cause.
If it weren't for his interference, he could have not only controlled Sharla's magic, but also her souls. That's why he had been preparing for it.
If Silver Hero hadn't been there, his arm wouldn't have been cut off.
But now, his frustration from the pain immediately turned towards his surroundings.
In the first place.
Today was supposed to be a "regular meeting." Moreover, it was after he had achieved the victory of stealing Sharla's magic at the risk of his life.
Naturally, he had expected the others to be here, but...
"Why is no one here――!"
Only Kushina was present in this place. Even the magician who was supposed to have created the virtual space didn't show up.
It felt as if they were saying they had no interest in his actions, and Kushina clicked his tongue.
He had always understood that they were a bunch of slackers, but he didn't think they would have no thoughts of congratulating him for completing the mission at the sacrifice of his arm.
Would his goal be achieved with such a thing?
Kushina gave up on getting angry and sighed, drowning in the sea of his thoughts.
By stealing Sharla's magic, the operation would move on to the next stage. However, that man, Silver, was in the way.
He understood that after seeing him fight. He was something else, wearing the skin of a human. Even with the ability to use "Meikai," Kushina would only last ten seconds if he challenged him.
Even if he wanted to use magic coins, he was too slippery. He wasn't strong in direct combat. Besides, he has almost used up the magic coins he had saved for this operation over the past few years.
And people other than Silver are probably wary of Kushina.
Now, he doesn't want to admit it, but he's at a dead end. He must at least avoid the worst-case scenario of being captured.
That's why he wanted to talk about the next plan today.
"It ended up like this after all."
Kushina muttered. It was a mistake to rely on them. They are completely unrelated to words like cooperation and collaboration.
Even though he should have known better, relying on them somewhere in his heart is evidence that his body is weak.
Kushina scolded himself.
But this space is good. There is no high fever from injuries, and the pain in his arm is bearable. Here, he can think without being disturbed.
Kushina is in an unstable state, like a precarious balance. With just a slight factor, the future can easily tip.
It's unlikely that his whereabouts will be discovered for a while. However, the opponents are magicians who cannot be estimated by Earth's standards. It's possible they will come after him in some way.
When that happens, he need a place to hide. There are several candidates, but which one is the best?
As Kushina delved deep into his mind, he was interrupted by a sudden remark.
"What are you so worried about?"
When he looked up as if startled, there was a tall rock there.
The voice came from above the rock. As if carrying a virtual sun, it was lying on top of the rock, embodying tranquility.
That's why he hadn't noticed their presence.
But once recognized, he couldn't take his eyes off it. Simply being there, it gathered consciousness and reverence.
This person was nothing more than a beautiful man. A face with perfect symmetry that even the world's top artists couldn't reproduce in their lifetime, appearing as both a boy and a young man, and even an old man.
The word "perfect" does not apply to the human body. It is a living being that has imbalance due to being a living organism and constantly changes.
But that man was perfect. Complete, ultimate, supreme. It existed in a place that humans could never reach by nature.
"Tell me, what troubles you?"
A calm and soothing voice that makes the heart calm just by listening.
In the presence of someone who makes him want to fold his knees and lower his head, Kushina spoke with his head raised.
There is only one thing that should be said first in this situation.
"Before that, put on some clothes..."
"Hm?"
The man was completely naked.
No matter who looked at him, from wherever they looked, he was completely and flawlessly naked.
Moreover, there was no thought of hiding his body. From the rock-like chest to the limbs of a giant tree, from the top of his head to his toes, everything was exposed to the light. Of course, it also symbolized the man's claim to be fiercer than anyone else.
As if surprised by the unexpected comment, the man replied,
"It doesn't matter. There is nothing to hide in my body. What's the problem?"
"It's not about what you think, I'm telling you to put on clothes because it's hard for me to talk. Why do I have to have a conversation face to face with a naked man?"
"I see, as long as it's a woman's body, it's fine?"
"I'm not talking about that!"
When Kushina shouted, the man closed his eyes and sighed. He stood up slowly, and his naked body became even more distinct with light surrounding him.
Depending on the viewer, it might be an enviable sight, but unfortunately, Kushina had no pure heart to perceive it as noble.
The man spread his arms to the side and jumped from the rock. At the same time, his long black hair seemed to be sentient as it swayed and weaved clothes while falling.
The man landed lightly like a feather, without any sound or vibration. The lower body was covered with loose pants that swelled gently and had a narrow hem. The upper body was only covered with a thin jacket, exposing the graceful physique generously.
The clothes that were woven with hair had vivid embroidery of colorful flowers, for some reason.
"Is this good?"
"Yes, you should have done it from the beginning."
It would have been better to stay standing above. Being this close, it was impossible not to be aware of his majestic presence.
This man's name is Shikin.
In terms of belonging to the same organization, he is Kushina's comrade.
In fact, Kushina actually thought that this guy would be the only one who wouldn't participate, but it turned out to be the opposite.
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