"That was incredible!" Nobu exclaims, his eyes flickering with a vibrant orange glow. He propels himself off the towering wall, soaring through the air toward his comrade. "Your last attack was effective on the..." However, just as he's suspended mid-air, the agonizing repercussions of Yagami's potent healing abilities surge through his body once more, causing him to plummet face-first to the ground. "Ow ow ow ow..." Nobu grumbles, his voice tinged with pain. Gradually, he musters the strength to lift himself, a wry smile forming on his face. "Well, that certainly caught me off guard... Again..." "It caught both of us off guard..." Magnus chimes in, his astonishment evident as he observes Nobu's unexpected tumble. Before he can delve into an explanation, however, his friend interjects with a mix of concern and frustration. "Why on earth were you holding back all this time, you dumb fart?" Nobu questions, his hands gripping Magnus' shoulders as he vigorously shakes him. "If you had un

Magnus finds solace within the haunting confines of the Grim Ruins, preparing himself mentally and physically for the forthcoming confrontation with Shinso. Meanwhile, the remaining seven members of his group embark on a journey toward the capital. Amidst this crucial time, Shinso and Kaeya find themselves engrossed in an earnest conversation, aware that a new, unwelcome problem is unfurling before them. With a measured tone, Shinso broaches the subject. "You know the Sacred Forest, right?" he inquires, his voice laden with an undercurrent of concern. Kaeya, his countenance betraying a flicker of amusement, responds, "You mean what remains of the once Sacred Forest? Of course, I am acquainted with it. But what troubles you?" Shinso's voice grows quieter, his words punctuated by a tinge of gravity. "We dispatched several scouts to investigate the forest," he continues, "Yet, regrettably, none of them returned, except for a solitary individual." A touch of somberness colors Kaeya's v

"Kokoa The Maroon Empress! I'm 27 years old. Pleasured to make your acquaintance!" "No, no..." replies Nobu, his voice brimming with boldness. "I didn't ask who you are! I said, what are..." Before he can finish his sentence, Satomi swiftly appears from behind and silences him, her right hand firmly pressed against his mouth. With her left arm securely wrapped around his body, she seeks to restrain his outburst. "My sincerest apologies for our comrade's misguided behavior, Your Majesty," Satomi expresses, her embarrassment evident in her tone. "We will make every effort to ensure he regains his composure." "He has committed a most egregious act, as you have just witnessed," interjects Ashide, her usual joyful demeanor replaced with a flicker of irritation. She gracefully approaches Nobu and Satomi, delicately lifting the folds of her dress. "I wonder if I should even consider forgiving you for this unforgivable transgression!" Coming to a halt right in front of the boy, her piercin

Kokoa's voice trembles with weariness, her words a poignant expression of the burdens she carries. "I'm tired, Nobu... I'm so tired," she confesses, her voice laced with the weight of her struggles. With a heavy sigh, she allows the weariness to consume her momentarily, surrendering to the misery that envelops her soul. Nobu, his eyes filled with empathy, halts his consumption of the chocolate treat, recognizing the gravity of Kokoa's fatigue. Tenderly, he places the wrapped meal back in his pocket as he lays his whole body on the roof, his gaze fixed on the horizon as he opens his arms, inviting a shared understanding. "Yes, Kokoa," he affirms, his voice carrying a gentle reassurance. "Life has a way of revealing both the splendors of heaven to some while thrusting the torments of hell upon others, even those who do not deserve such anguish." A moment of silence passes, punctuated only by the weight of their unspoken thoughts. Then, Nobu's words reverberate through the air, their re

"After the great war of the kingdoms, I found solace in the small joys that remained, seeking refuge in the desolate Grim Ruins. It was a lonely existence, burdened with the weight of my duty as a sacred soldier. Sorrow became my constant companion, engulfing me in its relentless embrace. But amidst the desolation, a glimmer of hope found its way into my life. Three extraordinary children, like beacons of light, were entrusted to my care. In their presence, I discovered newfound joy and peace, watching them grow stronger with each passing day. They became my family, my reason to persevere. Reina, a mysterious boy I discovered in the orphanage of the Grim Ruins, possessed a staggering reservoir of magical energy that surpassed anything I had ever witnessed. From the very first moment I met him, I knew he was special. At the tender age of three, he unlocked his sacred weapon and elemental abilities, bearing a scar on his right forearm as proof of his extraordinary potential, for he inj