23 There’s no legendaries in this game! (1/2)

Natsuya Yoruhana firmly pursed her lips and remained silent.

Seiji racked his brain upon seeing her expression.

”Oh, that blondie.” He finally managed to remember him.

Takao Yamamoto was the name of that blondie whose ability to have children was crushed by him. He hadn’t even bothered remembering the name of that worthless scum.

”That guy disappeared? What’s going on?”

Although his injuries were extremely serious, it wouldn’t be something so easily cured, would it? Seiji wasn’t very familiar with this world’s medical capabilities, but he found it difficult to believe that blondie would be able to get out of the hospital so quickly.

”He left the hospital, and neither his family nor the police have been able to locate him. Normally speaking, he shouldn’t even be able to walk with his injuries.” Natsuya said lightly.

”That does sound strange... are you worried that he’ll come seeking revenge on Mika or me? Is that why you’re letting me know?”

Natsuya Yoruhana remained silent for a few seconds.

”This is one reason, but... actually it doesn’t have much to do with you guys anymore.” She sighed as something glittered in her eyes; it seemed like she had just made an important decision.

”Seiji Haruta,” she formally said his real name out loud, ”how much do you know about ‘Yin Yang masters’?”

Yin Yang Master? (TL note: this is one of the top-ranked most popular cell phone games in Asia.)

That game doesn’t have legendaries at all!

He suddenly remembered his inability to discover any legendary creatures in that game during his past life, and Seiji almost felt like covering his face.

”Haruta-kun?” The perceptive Natsuya noticed the slight change in Seiji’s expression.

”Ah... nothing... you said ‘Yin Yang masters,’ right? Did I hear correctly?”

Natsuya nodded.

”About that... I can only think of what I’ve heard before in games and manga; are you asking about that?” Seiji was doubtful.

”Of course not.” Natsuya Yoruhana folded her arms with a serious expression on her face, ”I’m asking how much do you know about real-life ‘Yin Yang masters’ that exist among us?”

The atmosphere changed.

Seiji furrowed his eyebrows.

In reality, he expected that something like this might happen when he had first learned about the history of this world.

The original Seiji’s memories also had some portions which were hazy and even mysterious.

But he didn’t expect that such a thing would appear in front of him so quickly.

He finished his tea and set the cup down.

”Do Yin Yang masters... really exist?”

Seiji remained silent for a while.

”Honestly, I do have some strange inexplicable childhood memories, but that was a long time ago, and I might have been mistaken since I was only a child.”

”So that’s how it is... I suppose it’s only natural you would think that way. As far as I’m aware of, you were considered to have no talent, so you were never taught about it.”

Natsuya relaxed slightly and blinked.

”Yin Yang masters really do exist.”

She reached out her hand as she spoke, and the kodachi on the table suddenly began shaking and flew into her hand!

”Just like the ones you’ve read about in mangas and seen in animes, we conceal our existence from society, and we have the ability to control spirits to use various powers. But unlike those fantasies, us modern Yin Yang masters fight mainly against humans, not demons. Nor do we do anything like protect the balance of Yin and Yang or defend humanity. Instead, we use our powers for personal benefits, and protect our status in society.”

Seiji took his eyes off the kodachi that mysteriously flew to her hand, thinking that he had finally understood why she carried that around.

”It sounds… realistic.”

”Yes, we’re realists; it’s not romantic at all.” Natsuya smiled as she let go of the kodachi.

Before the kodachi dropped to the floor, it paused in midair as if something invisible was grabbing it and began flying again, while leaving a faint red trail that condensed into a mysterious marking.

”We choose to conceal ourselves from society, as this will maximize the benefits that we can obtain from our power in addition to minimizing the number of threats we face. Ordinary people that don’t know the existence of Yin Yang masters are easier to manipulate. And, of course, an existence that isn’t recognized to exist can’t be judged by the law. Therefore, the number one rule that we Yin Yang masters abide by is to conceal ourselves from society. Any information that exposes us will be instantly destroyed, distorted, or smoothed over, no matter where it comes from. Those that intentionally try to expose us to the public will face the full force of our retribution.”