"Kurogami Masayuki, are you once again the earliest riser in this academy?" The Water Master of the Divine Ones held a cup of ginger tea in his hand. Though he sipped the ginger tea slowly and peacefully, his eyes were fixed on the handsome face of Kurogami Masayuki. Since becoming a student of this academy, Kurogami Masayuki had become increasingly handsome, but behind that handsome face (masculinity not much inferior to the most handsome divine being in the academy, Snow Sky-Dog), lay a significant concern. This concern of Kurogami Masayuki was quite easy for a wise deity like his mentor to detect, as his mentor did not need to expend much time and energy to discern it."Yes, my mentor! I've come to your office today because there's conflict and turmoil in my mind that I find difficult to resolve. Truly, my mind and thoughts are in disarray, like a tangled thread! What I need most now is to unravel the confusion in my mind and thoughts. So I've sought you out, the wisest deity in all

"Snow Sky-Dog, are you serious? Do you truly believe that only I can defeat a fearsome and ruthless deity like 'Desert Dragon' Ryujin Sabaku?""Indeed, Mizuchi Haruka. My elder brother, Kurogami Masayuki, and I were powerless against the strange magic he wielded. His magic transformed his entire body into a natural phenomenon, an entity of nature; his body ceased to be that of a living creature and became a form that could not be harmed by conventional attacks. Only you, Mizuchi Haruka, have the potential to learn the specific magic capable of countering his. War Deity Bishamonten will instruct you with utmost enthusiasm. Therefore, Mizuchi Haruka, my beloved, strive onward!""But Snow Sky-Dog, I've heard other students in the academy saying that War Deity Bishamonten is the strictest instructor here. I'm genuinely worried, Snow Sky-Dog!""Everything will be fine, Mizuchi Haruka! Wherever you sit, that place becomes a throne.""Could you stop jesting, Snow Sky-Dog! Are you still jokin

"Mizuchi Haruka, why did you come to the Kingdom of Light a few days ago, a small kingdom in the world of gods?""Well, my eldest brother, Kurogami Masayuki! That kingdom was under attack by rebellious youkai, plotting to conquer it. The Rainbow Goddess Aurora asked for my help to defeat that rebellious youkai.""Is that so, Mizuchi Haruka, my sister? Did you alone defeat all those rebellious youkai?""My eldest brother, Kurogami Masayuki, why are you so surprised? I had taken on my strongest fighting form, wielding the magical power of the diamond element. Furthermore, I mastered the magic of the 'Colorful Armament', so even though the rebellious youkai were numerous and ferocious, not only did they not harm me, but I also defeated all of them within a few rounds.""Mizuchi Haruka, you are truly outstanding! So, how long did it take for you to learn the 'Colorful Armament' magic from the War God Bishamonten?""Oh, Kurogami Masayuki, my eldest brother! It didn't take too long in terms

"Kurogami Masayuki, I know that aside from our master, you are the most enlightened deity in this academy. Therefore, I wish to ask you for some crucial information regarding a deity who was once a student in this academy. Would you be willing to assist me, my elder brother?""Snow Sky-Dog, we are not only friends but also comrades. If there is anything I can help you with within my capabilities, I will certainly assist you with all the sincerity and enthusiasm I possess!""Very well, if you say so, then I will straightforwardly inquire about a very important piece of information regarding him! With a series of impending missions, as well as a major and fierce battle that none of us can avoid; I wish to understand his mindset and ideological system.""Are you referring to 'Desert Dragon' Ryujin Sabaku, Snow Sky-Dog?""That's him! I need to know about the life philosophy he deems most important!""Let me recall then! I remember our master mentioning a statement made by 'Desert Dragon'

The mysterious woman led Snow Sky-Dog and Kurogami Masayuki to a grand, imposing castle. As the two gods stepped into the castle's grand hall, they were shocked to see Mizuchi Haruka standing there, seemingly waiting for them."Mizuchi Haruka, you're here too? How long have you been at this castle?""Snow Sky-Dog, there's no need for such a surprise! The woman who brought you both here also sought me out and requested my presence at this castle several days ago.""Mizuchi Haruka, Snow Sky-Dog, can either of you tell me why the three of us are here in this castle this afternoon?" Kurogami Masayuki scanned the vast hall with a hint of surprise mixed with the innate skepticism of his wise mind."Kurogami Masayuki, Snow Sky-Dog, and Mizuchi Haruka, all three of you gods are present in my castle this afternoon to face a series of challenges that I have set for you!" A powerful voice resonated from afar, as a youkai general clad in golden armor strode towards the throne-like seat of the you