"Logically speaking, a newbie who just became a Yin-Yang Master shouldn't be able to handle three Spirit-branded Retainers, but for you … perhaps you can."
Seiji had just recalled his Visualization experience when Summer Night's words brought him back to his senses.
"If you really can do it, we'll fight with four people and request that Akira Mitarai also fight with only four people; he's likely to agree."
"What if I can't do it?"
"At the very least, you and I will fight, and request that Akira Mitarai also fight with only two people … he'll probably agree to this as well, but he'll probably give some conditions."
"I understand." Seiji nodded.
At any rate, the number of Spirit-branded Retainers that he could handle was the key.
"Let's try it out first, starting with the Spirit-branded Alliance Contract … what should I do exactly?"
"I'll teach you. With your learning speed, you'll probably be able to master it in one day."
Summer Night couldn't help but wonder what kind of spirit Seiji would summon after he learned how to form a contract.
…
Later that night.
Seiji received a phone call from Tomohisa.
"Seigo, are you free tonight?"
"I have something to do. What's the matter? "
"There's something I'd like to discuss with you in person. Since you're busy, let's postpone it. "
"Oh … okay."
They ended the phone call.
Seiji was rather curious about what Tomohisa wanted to talk about, but it didn't seem to be anything urgent, so he put it aside for the time being.
He was currently wearing white monk robes and sitting in the middle of the Yin Yang diagram in the spellcasting room.
After putting away his cell phone, he closed his eyes again, calmed his mind, and began chanting the incantation.
Sensing, experiencing … attempting to connect with the "spirits of the world," which were existences that could become spirits.
He had learned everything that Summer Night taught him. Now, as long as he could complete this final step, he would be able to summon spirits. In other words, he would officially have the ability to summon Spirit-branded Retainers.
Seiji cleared his mind of distracting thoughts, maintained his calm, and focused his mind on searching.
After maintaining this state for an indeterminate amount of time, his consciousness gradually sank into darkness.
In the darkness, there were many silver specks of light flickering like fireflies and starlight.
Being in it, he had an incomparably ethereal feeling. His consciousness was clear, but his thoughts had stopped.
"There's no need to think. Just feel with your heart."
He seemed to hear a voice say so.
Seiji did as he was told and felt a lot better. Mysterious, great, sorrowful, passionate, hateful, joyful, terrifying … Words could not describe them, nor did they need to be.
They … No, they're there. They've always been there.
"If you have a request, then summon it." A calm voice sounded.
"We will help thee, no matter when," said the gentle voice.
"Everyone has been waiting here all along," the cheerful voice said with a smile.
These distant and indistinct voices seemed very familiar, but at the same time, they seemed to be illusory …
…
Seiji slowly opened his eyes and found that he was tearing up.
"Strange, why am I …" Confused, he rubbed his face, feeling very puzzled.
It seemed like he had successfully made contact … but what was with this feeling?
Her heart was filled with indescribable sadness, and her tears flowed uncontrollably.
Summer Night didn't mention anything about this phenomenon, did she? Could it be that there was a problem somewhere?
He didn't understand.
Although he didn't understand, there probably wasn't a problem. Nothing seemed to be wrong with his body. Although his heart was filled with sadness, he didn't dislike it. In fact, he even faintly felt that this was quite nice.
Seiji allowed himself to immerse himself in this wondrous feeling as he quietly waited for his emotions to calm down.
After a while, Summer Night arrived.
"How's the situation … eh?"
The Grand Mistress was astonished to see his expression.
"Seiji, why are you …"
"I don't know either." Seiji shook his head. "I just successfully sensed something, and when I regained my senses, I discovered that I've become like this."
"Are you … in pain?"
"No, I'm just a little sad, and it's difficult to express … If I had to describe it, it's similar to watching a heartwarming emotional movie."
Summer Night was rendered speechless.
"I didn't experience such a situation when I was cultivating, nor have I heard of such a thing." After remaining silent for several seconds, she asked, "Are you certain that you're alright?"
"I'm fine … could you give me some tissues?"
Summer Night handed him a handkerchief.
"Thank you." Seiji wiped away his tears with the handkerchief as he smelled a nice fragrance. "This … I'll give it back to you after I wash it."
"There's no need for that. You can wash it later."
After a while, that mysterious sadness finally dissipated, and Seiji's mood returned to normal.
After confirming that he was able to contact the spirit, Summer Night inwardly sighed at his learning speed. She then told him that he would rest for the night, and that they would form the alliance tomorrow.
"I don't need to rest. Let's do it right now," Seiji told her.
"But you …"
"I'm fine. Although I don't know why, I'm feeling quite good right now. I have a premonition that the ritual will definitely succeed. "
It was as if there was some sort of conviction deep within his heart. This came as inexplicably as his sadness, but it didn't feel bad.
"Do you really think it'll work?" Summer Night looked directly at him.
"I really think it'll work," Seiji responded resolutely.
Several seconds of silence fell between them.
"Alright, if that's what you think, then let's do it." The Grand Mistress chose to believe in him.
…
Seiji took some time to prepare himself.
Apart from Seiji and Summer Night, who had changed into her shrine girl attire, Hitaka, Rona, and Mai all arrived at the spellcasting room.
Hitaka and the others were here in case something unexpected happened. If something went wrong with the ritual, they would have to deal with it.
"Here's the procedure. First, I'll change the contents of our contract. Then, you'll sign a contract with me, and I'll become your Spirit-branded Retainer. Finally, the two of us will confirm the alliance together, "Summer Night explained." Do you understand everything now? "
"Yes, I do." Seiji nodded seriously.
"In that case, let's begin." Summer Night reached out with both hands.
Seiji, who was standing across from her, also reached out and grasped her hand.
Then, both of them closed their eyes.
"Under the witness of the Five Gods, I, Wanhua Summer Night, hereby change my contract with Haruta Seiji …"
As Natsuya chanted the incantation, Seiji gradually felt the effect of the spell on his body. His body began to heat up.
Summer Night changed the contents of the contract and requested his response. Seiji responded and confirmed it.
Just like that, the first step was successfully completed.
And then, the second step …
"Please answer me. What is your name?"
"Wanhua Summer Night."
"Are you willing to accept the Spirits of Heaven and the Souls of Earth, and sign a contract with me under the witness of the Azure Dragon of the East, the White Tiger of the West, the Vermillion Bird of the South, and the Black Tortoise of the North?"
"I am willing."
"With my blood as the witness and my seal as the guide, I summon the souls of Heaven and Earth to strengthen you and fight for you …"
Seiji clearly chanted the incantation and used his Mana to cast a spell, connecting with the souls of Heaven and Earth to summon them.
Then, he sensed a powerful existence with a burning power approaching Summer Night. The two of them touched and accepted each other.
"Spirit descend! Spirit-branded Retainer summon!! Urgent as my command!!! "Seiji decisively shouted.
That powerful existence descended and entered Summer Night's body!
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