778 White Sakura Goddess (1/2)

Everyone attacked in unison with their ultimate abilities and instantly defeated the snake monster… No, such a thing didn't happen at all.

Although the ”Tremendous Light” spell suppressed the snake monster somewhat, the seven-headed snake monster was still a powerful opponent that required caution when dealing with it.

Kaho released an insect swarm and Kazuko summoned a tremendous number of Sakura samurai demons. Mika and Yukari used the insects and demons as cover to approach and attack the snake's heads. Kaede flew in the air while carrying Hisashi as they combined long-range magical wind and thunder-based attacks. Kagura and Idelia (Mayuzumi) teamed up to cast powerful AOE ice magic together. Hoshi swiftly shot out arrows of light that exploded into thorns. Natsuya created numerous spiritual blades that Hitaka and Rana rode on for a combination attack…

Everyone worked together and fought fiercely against the snake monster! The snake monster seemed to go berserk as it furiously spat toxic mist, venomous liquid, Mana Bullets, and released countless smaller snakes. Each snake head was biting or swinging itself like a whip…

The fight was so fierce that it would surely make for a good fantasy film fight scene if it was filmed.

Seiji maintained everyone's formation and focused only on supporting and protecting his companions.

Against a snake monster with such powerful regenerative abilities, it would be impossible to strike it down in one attack. A battle of attrition would be needed.

Although the snake monster's energy seemed limitless right now, it was impossible for the humans who combined into this monster to have limitless energy and Mana.

As long as everyone in Seiji's group worked together and fought their hardest, winning would only be a matter of time!

.........…..

Chiaki was feeling so tired.

She felt like her hands and feet were becoming like heavy wooden blocks. Her throat was becoming hoarse. She really wanted to stop and rest, or even just fall asleep right here.

But, she couldn't.

The god's trial wasn't over yet. She had to persist!

Chiaki knew that Seiji and the others were fighting for her sake right now. So, for their sake, she absolutely couldn't allow herself to collapse first.

'I have to go on, I must go on, I must persist…'

Chiaki's consciousness became hazy as she gradually lost her sense of self. Some unknown period of time later, she reached a previously unknown realm.

”Excellent job,” a mysterious female voice spoke in her mind. ”You and your companions have all done an excellent job. You have passed my trial. Apart from what I promised you, your companions will also be rewarded. Thank you all for defeating that snake for me.”

Chiaki then suddenly felt a warm feeling enveloping her body as her consciousness was gradually restored.

Chiaki slowly opened her eyes to see a woman before her.

This woman was wearing a one-piece dress and had long hair which was the same silver shade as Chiaki's. Chiaki instantly widened her eyes upon seeing this beautiful woman who had such a gentle smile. Lost memories suddenly flooded into Chiaki's mind as forgotten emotions welled up within her heart. Chiaki trembled all over as tears flowed unstoppably…

”Mom!!!”

Before her mind could even think of anything else, Chiaki's body started moving first as she shouted out and jumped over towards her mother.

Chihiro welcomed her with open arms as they embraced. Tears also flowed unstoppably from her eyes.

Mother and daughter tightly hugged each other as tears fell everywhere.

Pure white cherry blossoms slowly fell around them in this void-like space.

...........

Seiji was currently standing beneath a large cherry blossom tree.

He found himself teleported here after he'd finally managed to kill that seven-headed snake monster.

The cherry blossoms were white. The falling flower petals made for a beautiful sight.

Seiji opened up his fan to reveal the words ”peaceful heart and mind.” He lightly fanned himself while calmly waiting.

”Please, become my protector…” a young-sounding female voice spoke to him.

”What specifically do I need to do?” Seiji inquired as he closed his fan.

”It will be very similar to what you just did.”

”How frequently will this happen?”

”I don't know…”