The scene commenced with a narrative that Ryu recounted to Yuki. It was identical to the vision Ryu had witnessed in his dream.
"Well Ryu, it is insane and could be connected with your existence or the existence of the mysterious ring," Yuki said. "Well, it could be," Ryu replied. He observed his ring and was confused. "What? It changed its color again," Ryu whispered. "What happened, Ryu?" Yuki asked. "Well....The ring again became purple," Ryu replied. "What!" Yuki was shocked.
"Well, it is beyond our cognitive capacity," Ryu stated. "Yes Ryu, you are right; it would be better that we find any way out of here," Yuki said. "Yes Yuki, if we stay here we will inevitably die," Ryu replied. "Hmm, Ryu, well have you seen any other thing about the place?" Yuki inquired. "Yes Yuki, I noticed every time I saw the woman, the dream always concludes," Ryu answered. "Well, somehow the dream is linked with the woman; perhaps her resonance is somehow linked with our dimension," Yuki postulated. "Yes, perhaps you are correct, and we need to find a way to sever the link," Ryu concurred. "Yes, exactly, I think so," Yuki affirmed.
Then they contemplated for a considerable duration but failed to ascertain any conclusion. Finally, they resolved to proceed to another location to uncover some clue about the place.
"Well Ryu, have you seen any village or town nearby?" Yuki asked. "Well, perhaps, hmm... Yes, I have seen a devastated village, but I do not know if it exists in reality or not," Ryu responded. "Ok, no problem; navigate to the place; perhaps we could find any clue," Yuki replied. "Ok, let us go to the place that is along the same path of the river; we just need to follow the river," Ryu directed.
"Well, we need to ascertain in which continent we are now, and then we can formulate a plan," Yuki stated. "Yes,.... Well, we have reached the village," Ryu announced. "Finally,... We have traversed for a protracted period," Yuki replied.
Then they entered the village; the name of the village was the Village of the Fallen Light. Ryu and Yuki proceeded to an adventurer guild. When they entered, some inebriated individuals approached Yuki and attempted to harass her. But Ryu utilized his dimensional magic and manifested his sword. Then he delivered a strike, employing his light elemental power to augment the attack.
The person parried Ryu's assault with his own sword. "Ah, an annoying fellow," he remarked. Then he endeavored to attack Ryu, but simultaneously, a woman arrived and incanted a spell, conjuring a defensive wall in front of Ryu to protect him from the offensive.
"Hey, you are exceeding your limits; do you wish to be penalized by the guild?" the woman declared. "I...I am sorry, ma'am, but he initiated the conflict with me first," the adventurer retorted. "Silence! I witnessed the entire occurrence; it is preferable that you vacate these premises immediately," the woman commanded.
The adventurer fled from the location. Then the woman approached Ryu and said, "Hey, child, why are you here? It is a perilous place for you," the woman uttered gently. "Well, we are newcomers here, so we desire to acquire some information," Ryu answered. "Ah, you appear quite intelligent, but you could have gone to the town hall; why did you come here?" the woman queried. "Because my father was once an adventurer, so I am more acquainted with the guild than the town hall," Ryu explained. "Well, do not fret; I will assist you. Well, I am the guild leader of this guild. Is the girl with you?" the woman inquired. "Yes, miss, she is my companion; someone cast a spell on us, so we were teleported here; please aid us," Ryu petitioned. "Ok, follow me," the woman instructed.
They entered a room; then Ryu and Yuki seated themselves on a sofa. "Well, I apologize; the sofa is quite antiquated," the woman mentioned. "Ah, do not concern yourself, miss; it is perfectly acceptable," Ryu responded.
Yuki noticed something. "Hey Ryu, look; that is the map of the continent," Yuki articulated in shock. "Yes, but why are you astonished?" Ryu replied. "Observe that; all the kingdoms are disparate from the authentic ones," Yuki indicated. "What, truly?" Ryu responded, and he gazed at the map. He was astounded.
Then the woman approached and presented them with tea. "Well, I have not disclosed my name; my name is Haru Sama," the woman announced. "W...what? Haru Sama?" Yuki whispered. Ryu looked at her and pondered why Yuki was stunned. "Truly, you are Haru Sama?" Yuki inquired, shocked. "Yes, but why? Why do you appear so shocked?" Haru asked. "I have heard about you from an elder," Yuki stated. "Which elder?" Haru queried. "Elder Daisuke," Yuki answered. "Ah, do you mean Daisuke Mahoshi?" Haru asked nonchalantly. "Yes, but..." Yuki began. "Ah, you have encountered him previously; I comprehend; perhaps he recounted something peculiar about me; do not take it seriously; he is a jocular individual," Haru responded. "Well, Miss Haru, I witnessed your magic; it was insane and fascinating; could you instruct me?" Ryu requested. "Ah, ok, but I recommend you also receive tutelage from my sisters and Daisuke," Haru suggested. "Yes, miss, we are prepared," Ryu assented. "Splendid, because I have perceived potential within you, and as Sister Sora is considerably more proficient in combat and magic than I, and also Daisuke possesses the capability to slay a demon king, I believe it is optimal if you solicit guidance from them," Haru elaborated. "Ok, miss," Ryu replied. "Ah, well, I could instruct you in advanced mana control; I have observed that your mana is fluctuating, and you have already unlocked divine elemental powers, so it will be facile," Haru noted. "Ok, miss, but how did you discern that?" Ryu questioned. "Because your sword is not a conventional sword, and also you can employ dimensional magic, which is only feasible if you have unlocked a divine element," Haru elucidated. "Oh, miss, you are exceptionally perceptive," Ryu complimented.
Then someone summoned Haru for a matter. Subsequently, Ryu observed Yuki and noted she remained in a state of shock. "Hey Yuki, what has transpired with you?" Ryu inquired. "Ryu...!" Yuki uttered, shocked. "What has occurred to you, Yuki?" Ryu asked. "We have been teleported to the past, 5000 years ago," Yuki revealed. "What..!" Ryu was shocked. "Yes, in the cave during the academy incident, the elder who possessed your body was Daisuke, and Sora is designated as a deity in our timeline," Yuki explained. "What..! Truly!" Ryu was astounded. "But how can we return to our timeline?" Yuki questioned. "Well, I am unaware, but the phenomena I have witnessed were historical events that transpired an extensive period ago; how is this plausible?" Ryu asked, shocked. "Yes, precisely; for that reason, I remain in a state of shock," Yuki replied.
"Well, let us abandon that topic for now; we are entrapped here, so we must discover an egress; it is preferable if we endeavor to uncover some clues instead of remaining astonished," Ryu proposed. "Yes Ryu, you are correct," Yuki concurred. "Ok, now we must seize all opportunities because they are ancient mages and battle mages, so we could assimilate ancient magic readily from them," Ryu strategized. "Ok Ryu, let us proceed," Yuki agreed.
They exited the room; then Haru noticed them. "Ah, I was intending to escort you to the practice area," Haru stated. "Ok, miss, let us proceed for training," Ryu responded.
They proceeded to the training ground. "Well Ryu, initially you need to demonstrate your powers," Haru instructed. "Ok, miss," Ryu complied. Ryu utilized his light elemental power and fused it with a wind cutter, assaulting the target with a slash of his sword. The attack merely inflicted a superficial scratch on the dummy. "Ok, you are genuinely proficient for a novice; so... Let me observe your elements; I believe you can employ the light element," Haru deduced. "Yes, miss, you are exceedingly sharp; I can also utilize all basic elements and the light element," Ryu confirmed. "What, truly?" Haru asked. "Yes, miss," Ryu affirmed. "Ah, you mentioned you are new to this place, but I surmise you are not a formal mage because everyone possesses all the basic elements; that is ubiquitous in every individual, and a select few possess the divine elements like light, dark, and void element. The void element is genuinely unique; it cannot be obtained by birth; it can be acquired through rigorous training, and it is utilized to negate any magical assault, and the shield you witnessed also employs some void elemental powers," Haru expounded. "What! Truly?" Ryu was shocked. "Yes, do not be astonished; I will instruct you in everything," Haru assured. "Well, thank you, miss," Ryu expressed. "Ok, now exhibit your light elemental power for me," Haru directed. "Yes, miss," Ryu replied. He concentrated his light elemental power at a focal point. "Ah, it is not pure," Haru observed.
"What, miss? What do you imply?" Ryu inquired. "Well, I conjecture you awakened the dark element simultaneously when you awakened the light elemental power; am I correct?" Haru postulated. "Yes, but..." Ryu was shocked. "Ah, I comprehend, and it is rare for someone to awaken both elements concurrently," Haru remarked with a smile. "Well, miss, for that reason, I did not reveal the element to you; I apologize," Ryu confessed. "Ah, well, do not worry; it is advantageous if someone awakens both simultaneously because it is superior to awakening one sequentially," Haru clarified. "What, miss? You stated that everyone can awaken the two elements when one is awakened?" Ryu asked, shocked. "Yes, and why are you shocked? It is commonplace among battle mages," Haru stated.
"Well, I presume you are not extensively knowledgeable regarding these elements," Haru deduced. "Well, you are correct, miss, but how is it feasible for two opposing elements to coexist within a singular body?" Ryu questioned. "Ah, why would it not be possible? Everywhere you perceive light, there will invariably be a shadow if any object is present; similarly, every light element generates a shadow, and that is the shadow element. If someone awakens the dark element initially, then it is invariably accompanied by the light element because shadow cannot exist without light, and when you awaken the light element, you will generate a shadow element, which is termed the dark elemental power," Haru explicated. Ryu listened attentively and comprehended that it is normal, and the theory is indeed valid.
"Well, miss, then why can I not control my mana with the elements?" Ryu asked with curiosity. "Oh, finally you have identified the crux; as you mentioned previously, the elements are opposing, so since you awakened them concurrently, they became interlinked, and as light and shadow cannot merge, they fluctuate within your body, so you lose control of your mana. There are some locations where one or both elements were nullified, so you could regain your mana control," Haru elucidated. "Oh, I understand, miss," Ryu replied.
"Ok, excellent, so now you know what to do; as you demonstrated your light elemental power, it contains some impurities, meaning particulates of dark element; now attempt to concentrate on only one element, and when you attain complete control over one, you will be able to utilize the other effortlessly," Haru advised. "Thank you, miss; I will endeavor now," Ryu responded.
Ryu commenced cultivation and attempted to focus the light element at a point; he repeated the process repeatedly but failed in every attempt. Then Haru noticed the mysterious ring on Ryu's finger.
"Ah, well Ryu, I possess an identical ring; where did you acquire it?" Haru inquired. "Ah, this ring was bestowed upon me by my sister, and it is a magical ring which is beyond my cognitive capacity; miss, are you acquainted with the ring?" Ryu asked. "Ah, yes, I possess the same, and I did not anticipate another one existing in the world because the creator of the ring perished after its fabrication, but I can perceive identical mana emanating from the ring; I am astonished now," Haru responded. "Oh, miss, truly? But I believe it is merely a replica that I obtained," Ryu suggested. "But I am from the future, so it is actually the ring of Haru Sama; I need to comprehend the ring to utilize it properly," Ryu contemplated internally.
"Well, miss, what is the function of the ring?" Ryu asked. "Oh, this? Ah, it functions as an energy reservoir or mana storage, utilized by those who generate a colossal quantity of mana. When they employ any attack, a majority of the mana energy is squandered, so this ring conserves the mana, and you can utilize it or reabsorb the mana back into your body when you are depleted of mana energy on the battlefield; it is exceedingly beneficial for a battle mage," Haru explained. "Well, miss, I believe my ring can perform similarly, so please, could you instruct me on how to operate the ring?" Ryu requested. "Yes, certainly, Ryu," Haru assented. She taught him how to utilize the ring, and Ryu formulated a theory that since the ring was perpetually active, mana was accumulated within it, so a substantial amount of mana is present in the ring, and he postulated that due to the energy absorption of the ring, the mana is impure and fluctuates.
Then he attempted advanced mana control again and succeeded. "Hey, miss, observe; I have succeeded," Ryu announced. "Wow, Ryu, you are exceptionally rapid," Haru commended. "Now you need to concentrate all your elements and summon the elements at disparate locations to regulate them appropriately; now attempt an assault on the dummy employing advanced mana control," Haru directed. "Ok, miss," Ryu replied, and he charged the identical attack on the dummy; now the attack was significantly more potent than before and inflicted a profound laceration on the dummy.
"Nice, Ryu; now you merely need to refine your skill," Haru stated. "Thank you, miss, for your assistance; I have attempted this continuously for 6-7 years, but due to you, I have succeeded in mana control," Ryu expressed. "Ah, I have not accomplished a monumental task; well... I have instructed you in everything I could, so now you can receive training from Sister Sora," Haru proposed. "But miss, you have not taught me your shield skill," Ryu reminded. "Oh, that? Well, you need to attain control over the void element beforehand, which is created through the fusion of light and dark magic to generate a similar skill like that, but still, you can employ a spell which is the fusion of earth and wind element with light element to fabricate an invisible shield which can absorb some impact of any assault; it is beneficial for battle mages, but wait, you also possess the ring, so... Attempt to absorb both light and dark elements into the ring in a specific quantity, then release it and fuse it with any element to create a different shield like mine; I believe this will function for you temporarily, as you have not awakened the void element; give it an attempt," Haru suggested.
"Yes, miss, I will try now," Ryu declared. Then Ryu utilized his wind and earth elements and created an invisible shield; then he attempted to fabricate the divine shield but failed. "Ah, miss, the creation of the divine shield is excessively complex," Ryu admitted. "Yes, it is complex, but train daily, and you will accomplish it," Haru encouraged. "Well, how many days remain until the full moon day, miss?" Ryu inquired. "Ah, not many; merely 3 days remain, but what is the matter?" Haru asked. "No... Nothing, but I need to establish a deadline to master these skills," Ryu explained. "Oh, truly? Excellent," Haru said. "But why is Yuki remaining silent?" Ryu whispered. Then he observed Yuki; she was seated beneath a tree, resting her back against the trunk, her eyes closed. Ryu approached Yuki and called to her, but he discovered Yuki was slumbering. "Ah, she has fallen asleep; I believe she became weary," Haru surmised. "Ah, that is plausible," Ryu replied. "But where did you spend your night? Do you have any residence?" Haru inquired. "No, miss, we do not," Ryu answered. "Ah, then accompany me; reside at the pact of Daisuke; I also dwell there," Haru offered. "Truly, miss? Well, thank you for all these considerations; I will discover a method to recompense you," Ryu vowed. "Ah, it is unnecessary; follow me," Haru instructed. "Ok, miss," Ryu replied. Then he lifted Yuki onto his back, and they walked to the pact to spend the night. They arrived at the entrance of the pact, and simultaneously, Yuki awakened. "Hey Ryu, where are we now?" Yuki asked. "Ah, we are at the entrance of the pact of Master Daisuke," Ryu informed. Then Ryu set Yuki down. "I apologize, Ryu; invariably you have to carry me; I am sorry that I fell asleep at that moment," Yuki expressed. "It is acceptable, Yuki; do not concern yourself; it is not a problem; I can walk every day while carrying you," Ryu reassured. Yuki blushed.
Then they entered the pact; Daisuke was cultivating there. After some time, he concluded his cultivation and noticed Haru. "Oh, Haru, you have returned," Daisuke said. "Hello, elder; it is pleasant to meet you," Yuki greeted. "Oh, pleasant to meet you... Well... I believe I have encountered you somewhere else... Oh... I recall; you are Yuki, correct?" Daisuke recalled. "Yes, elder, and he is Ryu, the individual you previously possessed," Yuki introduced. "Oh, is he the child? Pleasant to meet you, Ryu," Daisuke acknowledged. "Pleasant to meet you, elder," Ryu replied.
"Oh, you are acquainted with each other?" Haru questioned. "Ah, well, yes, it is an extensive narrative; I will elucidate it to you subsequently," Daisuke responded. "Ok, but where is Sister Sora?" Haru asked. "Oh, she ventured to the forest for a specific purpose; wait, she will return," Daisuke answered. "Well, elder, could you instruct me in some of your skills?" Ryu requested. "Ah, ok, Ryu, certainly," Daisuke agreed. After some time, Kiyomi entered the room. "Well, Dai, you did not inform me that guests would arrive today," Kiyomi inquired. "Ah, I also encountered them just now; I was unaware previously," Daisuke explained. "Oh, then it is fine," Kiyomi conceded. "Hello, I am Kiyomi Sama," Kiyomi introduced herself. Ryu observed her countenance with shock. "Hello, Miss Kiyomi; pleasant to meet you; my name is Yuki," Yuki responded. "Hey Ryu, what occurred?" Yuki whispered. "Oh, nothing," Ryu dismissed. "Hello, miss; my name is Ryu; pleasant to meet you," Ryu greeted. "Your names are genuinely pretty," Kiyomi complimented. "Ok, allow me to prepare the evening meal," Kiyomi announced and proceeded to the kitchen.
"Ah, well, I desire to converse with you regarding something clandestinely," Daisuke confided to Yuki and Ryu privately. "Ok, elder," both Ryu and Yuki assented. They partook of their dinner and also encountered Sora Sama; the training would commence the following day. That night, Ryu and Yuki were seated beneath a tree in the garden of the pact, which was situated in the center of the pact; they gazed at the moon and discussed their subsequent course of action.
At that moment, Daisuke approached. "Oh, you have not retired to sleep?" Daisuke inquired. "No, elder; we were merely deliberating on what to do now," Ryu replied. "Well, I have sensed something unique within you," Daisuke noted. "Truly, elder?" Ryu said.
Then Daisuke seated himself adjacent to them and also looked at the moon. "Well, when I initially encountered you, I was within my domain, but there was something peculiar: there was a magic circle designed to seal powerful entities, and now you have arrived here, so I conjectured you are connected to me, directly or indirectly," Daisuke postulated. "Ah, well, you are not entirely erroneous, elder," Yuki admitted. "Hmm, I presumed that," Daisuke said.
"Well, elder, I am uncertain if you will believe me or not, but... but we have been teleported here from the future,... We belong to the timeline 5000 years hence," Ryu disclosed. "Ah, I had contemplated that, and it is indeed veracious," Daisuke affirmed. "You readily believed us? But how?" Ryu asked, shocked. "How could I not believe? When I first encountered your team, I was perplexed, but when I saw an individual of Sora's bloodline, I was confounded as to whether I was in the future or present because Sora does not have any grandchildren, and then the girl... the name, I believe... Hmm... Yes, Akari, mentioned that she was in the world 5000 years prior, during the epoch of the great tragedy, so I realized that I had indeed been teleported to the future, but then when I observed my own hands, I discovered only my soul had been teleported and entered your body," Daisuke explicated. "Oh, elder, truly? It is excessively strange," Ryu responded. "Yes, but are you acquainted with the great tragedy and how people perceived Kiyomi as the demon queen?" Daisuke inquired. "Well, I am not thoroughly knowledgeable about the great tragedy, but in my dream, I beheld Miss Kiyomi previously, when I was aged 7-8; there were some nightmares concerning her, and recently I envisioned a dream that she became a demon queen and decimated the majority of humanity," Ryu recounted. "What, truly? Please recount it to me meticulously; explicate everything you witnessed," Daisuke implored.
"Well, actually, when I was aged 9, I envisioned a dream that a mysterious woman was weeping on a riverbank, and I found myself in an adult body, and when I approached closer to her, she turned, and her visage was exceedingly dreadful, with two horns on her head, and then recently, one or two days ago, when I was unconscious, I saw that a mysterious woman was lamenting while clasping a deceased body, and when I saw you, I knew that the body was actually yours, and then the woman arose and transformed into a demon queen, and next I saw a demon queen assaulting every human, and as numerous individuals perished, the blood flowed into the river adjacent to the village; the river entirely converted into a river of blood, and then I awakened, and then I arrived here, and when I saw Miss Kiyomi, I knew that the woman was actually Miss Kiyomi," Ryu elaborated. "Well, it is exceedingly strange because I am alive, and Kiyomi is a benevolent lady; she could not slay anyone," Daisuke rebutted. "Well, I am unaware, but I have only witnessed these phenomena, so when I saw Miss Kiyomi, I was shocked," Ryu stated.
"Well, elder, when we first met, you mentioned that a student betrayed you, and you thought you had perished; what about that?" Yuki inquired.
"Oh, yes, that is the pivotal point; indeed, a student betrayed me and assaulted me; then I suddenly teleported to the area, and I was also familiar with the area, so I assumed I had normally teleported to the place and I believed I was safe, but when I overheard your conversation, I thought I had died and my soul had teleported to the future, but when I vacated Ryu's body, I returned here again, and then I learned that Sora shielded me and rescued me; I was saved with some injuries," Daisuke recounted. "Oh, it is genuinely favorable, elder," Yuki remarked. "But elder, what transpired after that?" Ryu asked. "Oh, after that? Well... two years have elapsed since the incident, and now the student is directly affiliated with the dark cult and attempted to assassinate me again one month ago," Daisuke disclosed. "Oh, it is excessively malevolent, elder," Ryu commented.
"Well, but upon listening to you, I can now correlate all the fragments, and I conjecture the student will assault me again, then I will perish, and subsequent to that, Kiyomi became the demon queen, and she was the authentic great tragedy, and she was slain by some hero to salvage the world," Daisuke hypothesized. "Well, it is plausible," Yuki and Ryu concurred. "But can you recollect how I died?" Daisuke questioned. "Hmm, well, there was not any laceration mark or damage on your body; I believe you were slain by some magic spell which annihilates the soul," Ryu suggested. "Hmm, it is conceivable," Daisuke agreed. "Well, I desire to know how we can return to our timeline," Ryu stated. "Hmm, I will endeavor to discover something; until then, you remain with us, and I can instruct you in some offensive and defensive magic; also, Sora and Kiyomi will assist you in your training," Daisuke proposed. "Thank you, elder," Ryu replied. "And the same applies to you, Yuki; well... Let us sleep; it is exceedingly late; well, if you prefer to sleep separately, then Yuki can sleep with Kiyomi, and I will sleep with Ryu," Daisuke arranged. "Ok, elder; it is preferable for Yuki's privacy," Ryu assented. Yuki blushed.
They retired to sleep, and the night grew darker, and the scene again shifted to the demon lord who had teleported Ryu to revive the most powerful demon queen again. "What? Where is the kid?" the demon lord whispered. The scene again shifted to Ryu. "Well, it is excessively strange, but I will endeavor to comprehend it better and rectify everything," Ryu contemplated internally and closed his eyes and slept.
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