That was the beginning of everything, as well as the end of everything … no.
However, for Seiji and the others, it could be said that this incident had indeed started when they were admiring the cherry blossoms in Kosui Park.
When they saw the cherry blossoms glowing, they felt that this was no small matter. Indeed, it was no small matter. But they never expected that the current situation would become so terrible.
They had to know what was going on. Even the risk was worth it in order to obtain important information.
After making his preparations, Seiji used his divine power to protect himself as he opened the door and headed out.
The real world was still icy and dark with thick mist everywhere.
Compared to the beginning, it was even colder now. The giant cherry blossom tree's bright red color had also become noticeably darker.
This meant that the situation was constantly worsening!
Perhaps many people were already in eternal slumber … Seiji stopped himself from thinking about this as he headed towards his destination.
Long-distance teleportation consumed a lot of stamina and Mana.
It was impossible to drive a car in such a situation. Even if it was possible, it would be difficult to drive in the current road conditions.
The only transportation method he could use was a bicycle.
Although he could use his legs to fly over the rooftops of residential buildings and take shortcuts, that would be the fastest way. However, Seiji had only been to Kosui Park once before. Now that he had to rush there with visibility of less than twenty meters, his sense of direction was greatly tested.
In order to not get lost, it would be better to walk on the road. Riding a bicycle would save him a lot of energy, which was why he borrowed a bicycle … Let's not talk about how he borrowed it for now.
Seiji rode at top speed on his bicycle with a basket of groceries. After some time, he finally arrived at Kosui Park.
The park was quite large. Kamitani had only said that he was in the park, but not the specific location. Seiji had thought that he would have to search around, but he sensed an abnormal aura not long after he entered the park.
It was hot air.
Feeling this hot air in such a cold environment was like seeing fire in a world of ice and snow.
"Voidfire" … this code name was similar to "Yakushi" in that it represented a person's abilities. From this, it seemed that this member of the Messengers was someone who was especially skilled at using fire magic.
Seiji cautiously walked towards the source of the hot air.
The further he walked, the hotter it became. It was as if he had just experienced winter, then summer, and then a hot region.
Then, he discovered that the ground had been burned.
Moving forward was like approaching an active volcano. Seiji strengthened the barrier around his body to resist the high temperature and continued to approach the source of heat.
Next, he saw a black-gray cherry blossom tree … Seiji approached it and tried to touch it, but the entire tree instantly crumbled into ashes!
It looked like it was completely charred, but it still maintained its shape.
As they continued forward, they saw many similar cherry trees. Judging from the marks on the ground, the area of effect of the spell that burned them was very large.
Finally, he saw a pit.
A gigantic crater … with a diameter of over thirty meters!
There was no fog around the giant pit, and they could clearly see a large mass of red at the center of the pit.
It looked like a burning flame, but it wasn't moving. Instead, it was in a static state, like a photograph or a model. It was quite strange.
Seiji stared at the "flame".
That should be some kind of barrier … He couldn't see through it, so he couldn't be sure if there was anyone inside.
Logically speaking, "Voidfire" should be in there. However, it was also possible that this was only a spell that the caster of the spell wasn't present.
High temperature, giant pit, and flames … Seiji thought of a meteor crashing down here.
If Voidfire was in there, did he fall from the sky here?
Seiji looked up at the giant cherry blossom tree's crown and felt that this was a possibility.
He felt that it would be dangerous to go any closer, so he shouted a warning next to the pit.
There was no response.
Seiji tried shouting three more times, but there was still no response.
He could only go closer and take a look.
Seiji cautiously entered the pit and moved towards the bottom.
When he was about ten meters away from the "flame", a small portion of the "flame" suddenly extended towards him at an incredible speed!
[Emergency Dodge]!
Seiji decisively activated the third ability of his Mika card and dodged this attack.
* Boom!! * The "flame" hit the ground and exploded with a scorching shockwave that created a giant pit.
After missing its attack, the "flame" immediately changed direction and attempted to chase after Seiji.
"I mean no harm!" Seiji raised his hands and shouted as he speedily retreated. "Itsuki Kamitani told me to come …"
* Boom!! * The second attack created another giant pit.
Seiji used the momentum from the shockwave to speedily retreat to the edge of the pit.
The "flame" stopped its attack and retreated.
Was this the spellcaster's control, or was this the spell's automatic defense mechanism?
Seiji furrowed his eyebrows as he stood next to the pit.
"Voidfire-san, my name is Haruta Seiji. I heard about you from Itsuki Kamitani not long ago." After a moment of silence, Seiji shouted towards the "flame".
"I heard that you're someone with a strong sense of justice. You tried to stop Soul Society from sacrificing innocent citizens, but unfortunately, you failed.
I want to know what happened … If possible, I'd like to help solve the current situation.
"I really don't mean any harm. Please talk to me!"
After shouting, all that was left was to wait.
About one minute later, the "flame" started moving again.
It kept shrinking, and its color became fainter. Gradually, a humanoid figure appeared within it.
"Haruta Seiji … what are you?" A raspy voice came from the hazy figure.
Seiji paused in surprise for a moment when he heard this question. He suspected that he had misheard.
"Are you asking me what I am?"
The white figure remained silent.
"I'm … a human," Seiji decided to answer.
"Liar!" The white figure, Voidfire, spoke in a raspy voice. "You're not a human!"
Seiji was rendered speechless.
What the hell? What was going on?
He was astonished.
He was asked "What are you?" by someone he was meeting for the first time, and his answer was "human"? What kind of expression should he have? By the way, why was it like this?
"Answer me. Just what are you!?" Voidfire demanded.
'I want to know as well, bro!!'
Seiji wanted to retort, but he sensed that Voidfire was asking him a serious question. Retorting rashly might result in a negative reaction.
And so, he seriously considered the question.
"Actually … I'm an existence from another world," Seiji answered in a serious tone after thinking about it.
"After I arrived in this world, I merged together with Haruta Seiji and lived under his identity.
"But who exactly am I, and what exactly am I, I don't know either."
Since you have asked me with sincerity and sincerity, I will answer you with the same kind and compassionate compassion!
Voidfire fell silent again.
At this moment, the "flame" suddenly became active again. It seemed to be burning normally, as if it was reflecting the caster's emotions.
Just as Seiji was worried that this high-ranking member of the Messengers would angrily attack him, the raspy voice spoke up once again …
"Existence from another world … your true identity should be a 'divine envoy.'
"A divine envoy from another world who doesn't know your own identity, a non-human existence who doesn't belong to this world, and a mysterious individual who has appeared in this world under the false name of Haruta Seiji … I'm delighted to meet you.
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