Somewhere in the Youkai WorldIn a castle that exuded an air of dread, a group of rebellious youkai gathered around the most fearsome-looking youkai. This youkai sat upon the golden throne of the Youkai World. It should have belonged to Seraphina Frostwind's father, but this youkai had destroyed him and seized his position as the King of the Youkai World. Leading the rebellion, it harbored a sinister plot to seize the eight most terrifying magical artifacts scattered across all three worlds. The youkai on the throne emitted a dark aura, exerting immense pressure on the psyche of its subordinates. After a moment, it spoke:"I have been planning to overthrow the rule of the God World for a long time now, yet the progress of this plan remains at a standstill. What does this mean? If you are not a bunch of useless beings, why is this happening? Who are the three pathetic gods thwarting our plans time and time again? And what of the three dragon gods, our supposed allies, why are they inco
"Snow Sky-Dog, have you not received any letters from Seraphina Frostwind recently?" Kurogami Masayuki inquired, yet his indifference was apparent, reflected in his countenance."Kurogami Masayuki, my elder brother, I have indeed been awaiting the letters from Seraphina Frostwind these past days. However, I have waited a long, and no letter has reached me! Perhaps she has roasted the messenger pigeons she often employs to deliver letters to me!" Snow Sky-Dog chuckled, a beautiful smile adorning his face. Alas, that smile, radiant as the sunrise after a night of darkness reigning over the world, held no sway over Kurogami Masayuki's mind. Perhaps because Masayuki was a man, not Seraphina Frostwind, nor Mizuchi Haruka. (Were Snow Sky-Dog facing not Masayuki but these two girls, his enchanting smile might act as the love spell's glamorous allure, rendering its 'victims' powerless against its irresistible charm, akin to a love potion without an antidote.)"Snow Sky-Dog, you're playing 'du
"Snow Sky-Dog, Mizuchi Haruka has asked me to relay a message to you that she would like to go out with you today.""Huh? Go out? That's great! It's been so long since I went out with Mizuchi Haruka! Going out with this beautiful young lady makes me very happy!""Haizza, Snow Sky-Dog, you'll probably say similar things if Seraphina Frostwind asks you out in a few days! Loving two gorgeous girls simultaneously, you're playing with fire, my friend. Perhaps you think you're the god of ice, snow, and eternity - now you even possess the power of fire; hence, you believe you won't be harmed by playing with the emotions of 'fire' Mizuchi Haruka. But if you think so, you're gravely mistaken, Snow Sky-Dog! Because Mizuchi Haruka isn't just an ordinary flame; she's molten lava! If you hurt her in a way that she can't quietly endure anymore, I wouldn't be surprised if she burns you to ashes! And if that tragedy indeed befalls you, even if you possess the power of ten magical artifacts named 'The
"Snow Sky-Dog, you seem rather idle today, don't you? Your beautiful companions didn't invite you for a stroll?""Oh, eldest one, Kurogami Masayuki, spare me your jests! If you're feeling idle, perhaps a few drinks at the tavern, or delving into some tomes at the library would suit you better. Don't linger here to mock me further!""What do you have in your hand, Snow Sky-Dog?""It's a letter from Seraphina Frostwind. Eldest one, why concern yourself? I know your penchant for teasing, but my mood is dark today. So, taunt me now, and you may regret it!""I have no time for the trivialities of your love story! I'm focused on our mission to retrieve the eight lost magical artifacts! Does the letter speak of the sixth artifact, 'The Lamp of the Seven Stars Seizing Lives,' Snow Sky-Dog?""My dear elder, don't rush so. We'll secure 'The Lamp of the Seven Stars Seizing Lives' soon! But this letter holds no such mention.""What does it say, then, Snow Sky-Dog?""Just a reprimand from Seraphin
At the Academy of the Divine, the World of the DivineAlone in their shared room, Kurogami Masayuki held in hand a weathered tome clandestinely procured by Snow Sky-Dog from Seraphina Frostwind's abode. He endeavored to peruse it with utmost care and the highest level of concentration. Alongside him sat a freshly brewed cup of coffee, a wispy trail of smoke, and the rich aroma of top-grade coffee wafting from his cup. (It seemed as though the faint aroma of coffee was attempting to engulf the spacious room, with only Kurogami Masayuki seated within, saturating the cool air with its intensely robust fragrance.) He meticulously pored over its pages with utmost focus, his keen eyes a testament to the divine intellect of a deity ranked as the most exceptional student in the Academy of the Divine. Indeed, Kurogami Masayuki was not the first deity to peruse this tome of arcane knowledge. Before him, Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka had also delved into its depths with utmost mental acuity. Ye
"Kurogami Masayuki, where were you yesterday morning, and what were you doing there?""Me? Why are you asking me that? Um... I was having a few drinks at a wine bar I just discovered in the World of the Divine Beings. The wine there was exquisite, and the food was delicious! We should go there together sometime, Snow Sky-Dog!""Haizza, so you're not the culprit then! I apologize for suspecting you since this happened. There were times I thought you were that darn culprit! Haizza, big brother, if you have time, let's go have some drinks wherever you want. But I advise you to drink moderately! Don't get too immersed in alcohol, Kurogami Masayuki!""The culprit? So what exactly happened yesterday morning?""Haizza, big brother, you don't know anything! Sometimes I admire your intelligence; but right now, I see you as a very ordinary white lamb, with thick fur!""What do you mean by that?""Come here, I'll show you!" When Kurogami Masayuki approached Snow Sky-Dog's desk, Snow Sky-Dog open
"Snow Sky-Dog, why do you seem so complex today? Are you stressed? I rarely see you lose your composure like this, Snow Sky-Dog!""Kurogami Masayuki, something terrible is about to happen to me. It's making me incredibly tense! I feel so anxious thinking about the haunting and gloomy prospect ahead!""Is this about the beautiful woman again? Is it Mizuchi Haruka or Seraphina Frostwind?""It's Seraphina Frostwind, my elder brother! Perhaps she'll unleash her thunderous wrath upon me this afternoon. Haizza, elder brother, I truly dread facing this. It's such a daunting prospect!""Snow Sky-Dog, I understand. You don't need to explain further! Surely this is because some wretched deity in this academy has burned the book you took from Seraphina Frostwind's library without her permission. That precious book you clandestinely borrowed. Now, she's discovered you've taken it. Therefore, today she arranged to meet you somewhere to retrieve this book. But this book has already been burned. You
At the Academy of the Gods - The World of the GodsSnow Sky-Dog sat on a chair, holding a letter written by a very skillful hand. (The writing on the letter was beautiful! Perhaps it was written by a deity who patronized the art of literature.) Kurogami Masayuki noticed a mixture of inexplicable joy and extreme unease from the peculiar expression on Snow Sky-Dog's handsome face. Kurogami Masayuki approached Snow Sky-Dog and inquired:"Is this another letter from Seraphina Frostwind?""No, it's not Seraphina Frostwind's letter, my dear brother!""Could it be from Mizuchi Haruka? The three of us are all in this room together. We meet each other every day, so why would she write to you? Does Mizuchi Haruka have so much free time to engage in such trivial matters?""This is not Mizuchi Haruka's letter either!""Then whose letter is it? You must tell me, Snow Sky-Dog!""It's a letter from the Goddess of Good Fortune, Aika Takara, the goddess who was once engaged to the wretched 'Steel Drag