825 Why do you fight? (1/2)

The samurais had all fought against the evil demon. However, every last samurai had been killed.

This just happened a few minutes ago.

Seiji remained silent.

”Tell me…” Kungo asked a question after looking at Seiji for a while. ”Did any of them live?”

”No,” Seiji answered.

”Did any of them retreat?”

”Not even one.”

”Did any of them beg to be spared?”

”Not a single one.”

All of them had fought heroically and were willing to sacrifice themselves.

”Very good.” Kungo's mouth arced slightly upward in praise and pride.

Seiji felt bad about Kungo's smile. But from Seiji's own standpoint, it was difficult for him to say anything.

This Kungo was evidently ”the first samurai” that he referred to in his story.

Then who was this ”woman” that he was talking about?

This village, the villagers, the demons, the mysterious power here, the ”woman”, and Kungo… All of them were a mystery.

”Can I ask the name of the 'woman' in your story?” Seiji inquired.

”You don't need to know.” Kungo stopped smiling.

”…I came here in order to save someone. He should be unconscious, and I believe that he's probably inside this shrine… Do you know about him?” Seiji continued asking another question.

Kungo didn't reply. Instead, he slowly unsheathed his sword.

This was an evident signal that he didn't want to continue talking.

All that remained was another fight…

”I'd like to ask one final question.” Seiji looked directly at Kungo. ”Why do you fight, Kungo-san?”

The previous samurais had fought for the sake of protecting their town. They probably had no idea that even if they killed the ”evil demon”, their town was still destined for destruction.

However, this ”first samurai” was evidently different. Seiji felt it was likely that Kungo knew the truth.

No, Kungo definitely knew the truth.

No matter if they fought here or not, this place would still end up being destroyed!

”Use the sword in your hands to learn the answer to your question, Harano-san.” Kungo got into a combat stance.

Seiji could only mentally sigh as he also prepared himself for a battle.

The snow which had previously stopped for a while now began to fall again.

A snowflake slowly fell down onto the ground in between the two warriors, melding into all the other snowflakes.

Kungo's figure suddenly vanished!

Seiji managed to block Kungo's sudden stab. He then had to block a series of continuous attacks!

The sound of swords clashing kept fiercely echoing in midair. They sounded almost melodical.

As expected, this Kungo was far stronger than all the previous samurai… Seiji continuously retreated under Kungo's powerful attacks, barely managing to block while resisting his discomfort and urge to cough.

However, Seiji had intentionally feigned weakness.

[Body-strengthening technique, wind element]!

Sword technique, [Shadow Pierce]!

Right as Kungo's sword reached him, Seiji activated his spells as planned, and narrowly dodged the attack. He also countered with a powerful technique of his own!

Right when his sword was about to slice into Kungo's body, a bright red light suddenly flashed and blocked Seiji's attack!

Not only that, the bright red light enveloped Seiji's sword as if it was fluid, which slowed Seiji's movements.

”This is bad…” Seiji instantly had an ominous premonition.

*Smack!!!*

Kungo suddenly kicked while being buffed by the bright red light. This kick's power was so strong that Seiji was sent flying backwards, and his defensive barrier instantly shattered!

Seiji adjusted his position in midair so that he could land feet-first on the ground. However, he was no longer able to withstand the urge to cough as he started coughing up blood.

”Damn it…” This permanent debuff on him was so uncomfortable to bear.

However, this was the price he had to pay for intruding and destroying someone else's world.

Seiji looked over at Kungo. Kungo simply stood still and silently looked at him.